YMCA of the Rockies
82% goes to programs $8 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
YMCA of the Rockies is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Estes Park, Colorado, registered in 1950, with $69,226,516 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 82% of spending to programs.
2515 Tunnel Rd, Estes Park, CO, 80511 EIN 84-0404913 Since 1950
Revenue (FY2024)
$69.2M
▲ 45.2% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2024)
$53.5M
Net assets
$168.8M
Employees
1,868
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
AProgram efficiency40% of the rating82% to programs · $8 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For YMCA of the Rockies: 82% to programs · $8 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating38 mo reserves · +23% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For YMCA of the Rockies: 38 mo reserves · +23% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For YMCA of the Rockies: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For YMCA of the Rockies: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
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What they do
Snow mountain ranch provides a christian environment, consisting of facilities, programs and staff, in which christian principles were presented to 76,000 guests during 160,000 guest days at snow mountain ranch in 2024.
Contact & location
- Address
- 2515 Tunnel Rd, Estes Park, CO, 80511
- City
- Estes Park
- State
- Colorado
- Category
- Human Services
- Subcategory
- Human Service Organizations
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $31.0M (FY2013) to $69.2M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $44.9MNet assets $168.8M
Operating margin
22.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$213.7M
Total liabilities
$44.9M
Net assets
$168.8M
Salaries & benefits
$27.2M
51% of expenses
Board members
26
26 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $69,226,516▲45.2% | $53,534,882▲10.6% | $168,786,905▲13.6% | $213,662,086▲10.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $47,689,553▼34.0% | $48,386,682▲0.8% | $148,608,262▲4.9% | $194,112,813▲3.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $72,281,879▲59.4% | $48,020,294▲33.9% | $141,698,053▲19.0% | $188,447,947▲11.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $45,333,130▲43.1% | $35,849,841▲18.2% | $119,096,484▲11.8% | $169,115,979▲6.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $31,690,243▼38.9% | $30,328,394▼22.2% | $106,484,902▲2.8% | $159,438,946▲2.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $51,903,532▲25.0% | $38,974,260▲4.6% | $103,567,636▲17.8% | $156,362,095▲13.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $41,519,524▲11.4% | $37,277,549▲5.0% | $87,938,328▲4.9% | $138,412,361▲2.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $37,284,972▼1.2% | $35,505,449▲8.0% | $83,812,754▲7.8% | $134,726,339▲3.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $37,748,225▲3.2% | $32,873,178 | $77,738,346▲24.5% | $130,149,254▲4.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $36,573,437▼0.4% | $32,875,699▲2.5% | $62,452,966▲4.6% | $124,543,759▲2.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $36,723,604▲18.4% | $32,074,793▲6.1% | $59,697,279▲1.8% | $121,272,883▲4.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $31,009,297 | $30,226,650▲2.8% | $58,631,647▲13.5% | $116,446,605▲1.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $29,396,180▲1.9% | $51,660,987▲3.9% | $114,905,266▲2.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $28,846,911▲7.5% | $49,735,658▼10.6% | $112,619,971▲0.8% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $26,825,214 | $55,636,229 | $111,772,170 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Julie Watkins — $352,780 (0.66% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Julie Watkins | President & Ceo | 40 | $352,780 |
| Courtney Hill | Chief Operating Officer | 40 | $226,409 |
| Jeffrey Allison | Vp Finance & Cfo (through 12/31/24 | 40 | $180,785 |
| Dominique Humphrey | Vp of Human Resources | 40 | $171,338 |
| Carrie Rossman | Chief Advancement Officer | 40 | $170,803 |
| Lindsay White | Vp of Business Development | 40 | $167,750 |
| Micheal Ohl | General Manager - Smr | 40 | $165,396 |
| Shannon Jones | General Manager - Epc | 40 | $164,189 |
| Chris Eshelman | Supt. of Bldgs and Grounds - Epc | 40 | $120,984 |
| Andrew Collins | It Dir. of Infrastructure & Sec. | 40 | $115,932 |
| Kyle Livesay | Association Business & Risk Dir. | 40 | $114,064 |
| Jennifer Leivestad | Association Accounting Director | 40 | $109,060 |
| Michael Kingston | Food Service Director | 40 | $104,849 |
| Nicole Fruge | Assistant Secretary | 40 | $63,030 |
| Justin Egdorf | Vp Finance & Cfo (start 12/09/24) | 40 | $4,231 |
| Alejandro Hernandez | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Brent Mcvay | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Bruce Benbrook | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Casey Tourtillott | Board Vice-chair | 1 | — |
| Curt Lanham | Board Member | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Big Valley Construction | Commercial Construction | $1,965,261 |
| B&e Builders | Commercial Construction | $1,081,994 |
| Bonsai Design | Program Facility Construction | $506,570 |
| Allied Roofing Specialists | Commerical Construction | $367,523 |
| Fivestar Denver LLC | Laundry Service | $353,491 |
Grants received · $10.3M total
136 grants to YMCA of the Rockies totaling $10.3M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Kansas City Community Foundation | Human services | 2024 | $1,319,289 |
| National Council of Young Mens Christian Assns of the USA | Program support | 2024 | $69,988 |
| Austin Community Foundation | General support | 2024 | $26,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Human service | 2024 | $25,500 |
| Denver Foundation | Young men's or women's associations | 2024 | $20,000 |
| Communities Foundation of Texas | This grant is designated for general support. | 2024 | $16,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $15,561 |
| Colorado Gives Foundation | General purpose | 2024 | $11,701 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Sports and recreation | 2024 | $10,600 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $6,111 |
| Signatry Charitable Trust | Religious ministry | 2024 | $5,500 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $5,000 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2024 | $5,000 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Human services | 2023 | $331,500 |
| Colorado Gives Foundation | General purpose | 2023 | $244,736 |
Grants made · $16K in FY2024
2 grants totaling $16K in FY2024. All grants made by YMCA of the Rockies →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Estes Park Economic Development Corporation | Local community assistance | $10,000 |
| National Council of Young Mens Christian Assns of the USA | Ymca assistance | $6,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is YMCA of the Rockies a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. YMCA of the Rockies is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 84-0404913, based in Estes Park, Colorado. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is YMCA of the Rockies's EIN?
- YMCA of the Rockies's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 84-0404913.
- How much revenue does YMCA of the Rockies report?
- YMCA of the Rockies reported $69,226,516 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of YMCA of the Rockies's spending goes to programs?
- YMCA of the Rockies spends about 82% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does YMCA of the Rockies have?
- CharityIndex grades YMCA of the Rockies A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does YMCA of the Rockies's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on YMCA of the Rockies's latest Form 990 is $352,780, paid to Julie Watkins (President & Ceo).
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Data for YMCA of the Rockies (EIN 84-0404913) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.