Young Mens Christian Association of Greater Houston Area is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Houston, Texas, registered in 1962, with $165,781,587 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 89% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2024)
$165.8M
▲ 3.0% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2024)
$166.4M
Net assets
$154.2M
Employees
5,945
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 Young Mens Christian Association of Greater Houston Area: 89% to programs · $3 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Young Mens Christian Association of Greater Houston Area: 11 mo reserves · -0% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Young Mens Christian Association of Greater Houston Area: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Young Mens Christian Association of Greater Houston Area: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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The young men's christian association of the greater houston area is a christian fellowship dedicated to improving the quality of life through programs and services which promote healthy living, youth development and social responsibility throughout the community.
Healthy living with a number of health and wellness initiatives, the ymca brings people together. the ymca is committed to strengthening the foundations of communities while bridging gaps, connecting people and increasing the region's physical and mental well-being. see schedule o for additional information.
Youth development children and teens are better able to reach their full potential by improving educational readiness and closing achievement gaps. by building confident kids today, the ymca of greater houston helps assure they grow into contributing and engaged adults tomorrow. see schedule o for additional information.
Revenue grew from $116.1M (FY2013) to $165.8M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-0.4%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$281.4M
Total liabilities
$127.1M
Net assets
$154.2M
Salaries & benefits
$83.5M
50% of expenses
Board members
46
45 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $165,781,587▲3.0% | $166,373,369▲0.3% | $154,246,475▼0.5% | $281,368,948▼2.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $161,008,063▲22.4% | $165,857,109▲23.3% | $155,080,044▼1.4% | $289,539,360▼3.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $131,591,773▲22.1% | $134,479,457▲14.2% | $157,343,535▼4.6% | $300,575,153▼1.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $107,754,206▲2.3% | $117,804,568▲14.0% | $164,983,936▼5.4% | $303,463,612▼4.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $105,298,430▼24.8% | $103,350,039▼25.4% | $174,317,972▲3.1% | $318,286,274▲1.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $140,079,578▲5.9% | $138,599,105▲11.2% | $169,011,533▲1.4% | $315,228,433▼0.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $132,308,945▼2.8% | $124,613,521▼5.5% | $166,681,162▲15.5% | $315,513,037▲7.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $136,160,622▲7.9% | $131,905,393▲5.2% | $144,285,010▼2.5% | $293,881,993▼3.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $126,169,157▼1.3% | $125,432,572▲1.4% | $148,042,635▼2.8% | $302,916,228▼1.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $127,845,123▲10.1% | $123,667,769▲5.4% | $152,332,470▲1.5% | $307,000,207▼1.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $116,119,607 | $117,318,023▲4.2% | $150,023,820▼1.3% | $311,391,236▼1.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $112,584,909▲5.1% | $151,970,824▼1.9% | $315,513,311▼12.8% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $107,105,522▼0.2% | $154,853,835▲19.6% | $361,726,495▼0.9% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $107,370,584▲3.9% | $129,451,803▼0.7% | $364,854,210▼1.5% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $103,353,264 | $130,384,770 | $370,514,643 | 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.
Highest-paid: Stephen Ives — $656,260 (0.39% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Ives | President and Ceo | 40 | $656,260 |
| Jennifer Lopez | Chief of Staff | 40 | $339,863 |
| Jennifer Garcia | Chief Financial Officer | 40 | $316,798 |
| Richard Cruz | Chief Operations Officer | 40 | $311,798 |
| Angela Hodson | Chief Philanthropy Officer | 40 | $303,150 |
| Jeffery Watkins | Executive Vice President | 40 | $243,406 |
| Robert Hodge | Sr. Vp of Information Technologies | 40 | $220,676 |
| Avice Chambers | Sr. Vp of Youth Development | 40 | $184,500 |
| Mary Wilkes Dalencour | Chief Risk Officer | 40 | $184,461 |
| Nicole Mcwhorter | Vp of Community Philanthropy | 40 | $180,798 |
| Beth Shea | Director | 1 | — |
| Bryce Kennard | Director | 1 | — |
| Byrd Larberg | Director | 1 | — |
| Carolyn Watson | Director | 1 | — |
| Charles E Comiskey | Director | 1 | — |
| Chasta Martin | Director | 1 | — |
| Cullen Kappler | Director | 1 | — |
| Dan Bellow | Director | 1 | — |
| Daniel A Bates | Director | 1 | — |
| David Ley | Director | 1 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Sehgal & Sons Enterprises | Janitorial Services | $2,142,695 |
| Tellepsen Builders | Construction | $1,186,600 |
| Yellowstone Landscape | Landscaping | $972,586 |
| Childcare Careers | Staffing Services | $940,207 |
| American Janitorial Serv Ltd | Janitorial Services | $867,131 |
319 grants to Young Mens Christian Association of Greater Houston Area totaling $235.4M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catholic Charities Diocese of Fort Worth | To provide refugee case management assistance and refugee social services to eligible refugee clients. | 2024 | $33,763,183 |
| United Way of Greater Houston | Early childhood and youth education | 2024 | $1,147,100 |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | Human services | 2024 | $848,063 |
| National Council of Young Mens Christian Assns of the USA | Program support | 2024 | $304,895 |
| United Way of Greater Houston | Basic needs | 2024 | $138,500 |
| Texas Access To Justice Foundation | — | 2024 | $127,121 |
| United Way of Greater Houston | Navigation | 2024 | $119,000 |
| Baby2baby | In-kind donations of program supplies for needy families | 2024 | $62,717 |
| The Methodist Hospital | Program support | 2024 | $46,667 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Community & human services | 2024 | $30,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $25,464 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $25,000 |
| Gofundme Org | Welcome | 2024 | $21,000 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2024 | $12,500 |
| Greater Horizons | Human services | 2024 | $8,500 |
3 grants totaling $52K in FY2024. All grants made by Young Mens Christian Association of Greater Houston Area →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Council of Young Mens Christian Assns of the USA | Ymca world service project | $20,000 |
| Woodlands Center For the Performing Arts | General support | $16,500 |
| Young Mens Christian Association Blue Ridge Assembly | General support | $15,000 |
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Data for Young Mens Christian Association of Greater Houston Area (EIN 74-1109737) 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.