Young Mens Christian Association of Greater Kansas City is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Kansas City, Missouri, registered in 1943, with $43,241,075 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 86% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2024)
$43.2M
▼ 6.7% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2024)
$46.4M
Net assets
$64.6M
Employees
2,139
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 Kansas City: 86% to programs · $7 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 Kansas City: 17 mo reserves · -7% margin earns a B+ 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 Kansas City: 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 Kansas City: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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The ymca of greater kansas city founded on christian principles is a charitable organization with an inclusive environment committed to enriching the quality of family, spiritual, social, mental and physical well-being.
Programs that promote healthy living: the y is a leading voice on health and well-being. we bring families closer together, encourage good health and foster connections through fitness, sports, fun and shared interests. in 2024, 79,923 people grew stronger at the y through membership, programs, giving and volunteering. they are overcoming obstacles to achieve a greater personal well-being and greater well-being for the community. this is particularly important as our nation struggles with an obesity crisis and chronic disease, families struggle with work-life balance, and individuals search for personal fulfillment. our programs are accessible, affordable and open to all faiths, backgrounds, abilities and income levels. in 2024, we distributed 488,263 pounds of food to 51,593 people and we provided a total of $654,514 in financial assistance to a total of 10,647 people who otherwise would have been unable to participate in life-strengthening programs at the y.
Revenue declined from $44.2M (FY2013) to $43.2M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-7.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$91.1M
Total liabilities
$26.5M
Net assets
$64.6M
Salaries & benefits
$27.2M
59% of expenses
Board members
23
23 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $43,241,075▼6.7% | $46,350,313▲1.0% | $64,579,561▼4.2% | $91,094,904▲0.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $46,353,633▼8.7% | $45,901,882▲9.8% | $67,429,011▲1.1% | $90,358,055▼2.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $50,774,721▲26.2% | $41,815,943▲12.2% | $66,704,913▲19.4% | $92,413,478▲9.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $40,231,316▲3.1% | $37,275,058▲13.5% | $55,884,924▲5.9% | $84,444,594▲7.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $39,024,205▼16.2% | $32,851,415▼24.6% | $52,756,306▲13.4% | $78,296,951▲8.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $46,572,214▼29.6% | $43,558,557▼9.9% | $46,509,257▲7.6% | $72,177,807▲2.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $66,188,902▲31.9% | $48,370,109▲0.5% | $43,230,834▲70.1% | $70,248,284▲44.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $50,178,570▲0.4% | $48,107,319▲4.5% | $25,421,618▲9.5% | $48,651,336▼1.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $49,986,539▲3.8% | $46,048,824▲3.3% | $23,206,648▲7.4% | $49,239,339▲9.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $48,137,088▼2.4% | $44,587,884▲2.2% | $21,601,743▲21.7% | $45,069,586▲11.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $49,303,973▲11.4% | $43,619,097▼3.5% | $17,751,561▲61.3% | $40,307,876▲14.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $44,249,692 | $45,185,476▼0.7% | $11,002,108▲4.4% | $35,218,598▼1.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $45,503,452▼3.1% | $10,539,295▲10.2% | $35,616,822▼3.2% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $46,964,291▲3.1% | $9,563,011▼28.6% | $36,805,073▼5.1% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $45,545,518 | $13,387,683 | $38,791,933 | 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: Mark Hulet — $280,591 (0.61% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Hulet | Chief Executive Officer | 40 | $280,591 |
| Kelli Mcclure | Chief Financial Officer | 40 | $196,212 |
| Lisa Adams | Chief People Officer | 40 | $162,891 |
| Troy Patterson | Senior Vice President of Technology | 40 | $136,303 |
| Darcy Swan | Senior Vice President Youth Development | 40 | $129,190 |
| Katie Vivas | Vice President Operations | 40 | $107,351 |
| Kelley Grassi | Vice President People Services | 40 | $100,661 |
| Angie Lassley | Chief Operating Officer | 40 | $83,664 |
| Allen Blair | Director | 1 | — |
| Andrea Hendricks | Chief Volunteer Officer Elect | 2 | — |
| Brian Johanning | Director | 1 | — |
| Cici Rojas | Director | 1 | — |
| Craig Gaffney | Director | 1 | — |
| Doug Spear | Director | 1 | — |
| Dr Michelle Robin | Chief Volunteer Officer | 2 | — |
| Frank Kirk | Director | 1 | — |
| Gayle Sweitzer | Director | 1 | — |
| Gealita Greenhill | Director | 1 | — |
| Grant Harrison | Director | 1 | — |
| Greg Westbrook | Director | 1 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| City Wide Facility Solutions | Cleaning Services | $657,330 |
| R3 Holdings LLC | Marketing | $329,634 |
| Executive Lawn Care | Lawn Care | $296,558 |
| Cerris Systems Inc | Hvac Services | $154,648 |
| Liberty Sports Officals | Sports Officals | $136,612 |
54 grants to Young Mens Christian Association of Greater Kansas City totaling $18.0M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
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Data for Young Mens Christian Association of Greater Kansas City (EIN 44-0546002) 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.