YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF ERIE PA

Financials

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)

31 W 10TH ST, ERIE, PA 16501-1401

In care of

% YMCA

Principal officer (990 for 2025)

JESSICA WOLFROM, 31 WEST 10TH STREET, Erie, PA 16501

Signed the 990

JESSICA WOLFROM, CFO

Phone

(814) 452-1432

Return prepared by

MCGILL POWER BELL & ASSOCIATES LLP

Mission

AT THE YMCA OF GREATER ERIE, WE PUT CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD A HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND, AND BODY FOR ALL.

Program accomplishments

• EARLY LEARNING & SCHOOL-AGE ENRICHMENT At the YMCA, we strive to help all children reach their potential. We cultivate the values and skills that lead to positive behaviors, better health, and educational achievement. Woven into the fabric of the YMCA mission is a commitment to strengthening families. YMCA child care programs relieve the burden of balancing work and family, and enable parents of children in our care to remain gainfully employed, knowing their children are thriving in a safe, high-quality environment that offers a range of experiences that enrich social-emotional, cognitive and physical growth. During weather related remote school days and closures, the Y provided a safe environment for students so their parents can go to work. Expenses include subsidies and reduced fees that make participation possible for more than 60% of the children we engage. Our YMCA provides reduced fees for child care services. In 2025, the YMCA provided $79,062 in scholarships to 89 children to assist with their fees. The Y continues to accept children through the state subsidy program. We participated in the Pennsylvania tax credit program (Pre-K EITC) that allows businesses to recieve tax credits for supporting our pre-kindergarten education programs. Last year, more than $31,000 was contributed to the Y. In 2025, more than 1,325 participants were served in licensed child care. We also provide free family fun events to promote healthy family interactions and enrich relationships between parents and children enrolled in our program. Our high-quality licensed child care promotes educational, emotional, physical, and social growth for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children from diverse backgrounds. We participate in the Keystone STARS Quality Initiative at all 13 licensed child care locations. The YMCA continues to be a leader in early care and education. PRE-K COUNTS Our Y is committed to providing educational equity to those most at risk, creating a foundation for success. The YMCA of Greater Erie partnered with the State of Pennsylvania to offer free preschool to low-income children through the State's Pre-K Counts program. Pre-K Counts is an initiative created to build and strengthen pre-kindergarten partnerships in communities so that each community can create a self-sustaining system for providing high-quality early learning experiences to children in all settings. This program sponsored over 160 children in 2025. SUMMER CAMP The YMCA delivered summer camp programming to more than 335 children, combining educational enrichment, physical activity, and character development for children ages 5-12. Camps featured on-site field trips, arts, STEM, games, and social-emotional learning. Scholarships were awarded to ensure all children, regardless of income, could attend. Programs reduced summer learning loss and improved child wellness. COMMUNITY SCHOOL The YMCA of Greater Erie is the lead non-profit partner at Harding Elementary School providing on-site support to students, families, and faculty. COMMUNITY RECREATION In collaboration with the City of Erie and the Housing Authority, the YMCA served more than 475 youth (ages 6-18) through free recreation, mentoring, and educational enrichment programs. Programs included Summer Parks & Rec, and year-round Kids Clubs for youth in low-income housing. Activities included sports, art, theater, and health education, with meals and snacks provided.
  Expenses $9,813,251 · grants $84,062 · revenue $2,089,005
• HEALTH & WELL-BEING Our Y is committed to improving the overall wellbeing of our community. We strive to bring families closer together, encourage healthy habits, and foster connections through fitness, sports, fun and shared interests. As a result, thousands of people in our community are receiving the support, guidance, and resources they need to achieve greater health in spirit, mind, and body. Our programs are designed to help people create realistic goals for self-improvement and emphasize disease prevention through regular exercise, proper nutrition, stress management, and health education. We collaborate with other agencies to provide programs structured specifically for our Active Older Adults, including land and water exercise, as well as an opportunity for social interaction. In addition, the Y created a Community Wellness Resources page within our website to give online users access to health information, family activities, and more. Our aquatic programs start developing physical skills in infancy through parent/child swim class and continue up through our Arthritis aquatics class for seniors; our family swim program gives adults and children shared time in the pool to appreciate one another and promote intergenerational relationships. Through holistic health programs, the Y offers several natural healing therapeutic services in our menu of community programs including energy healing, reiki, qigong, pre/postnatal yoga, and a community education series tackling topics related to posture, herbs, acupuncture, chronic pain, and others. Many of these programs are adapted for youth and family audiences throughout the year. Our Y continues to emphasize serving populations with special needs including adaptive swimming lessons, movement and strength building classes for youth and adults, support groups for those living with chronic illness, and youth recreation programs/day camp/afterschool experiences for those in the autism spectrum. The Y's chronic disease prevention programs in 2025 included diabetes prevention, fall prevention, smoking cessation and high blood pressure self-monitoring. Funding received from the Pennsylvania Neighborhood Assistance program provided the resources necessary to fully subsidize program costs for those who were income and health eligible. COMMUNITY OUTREACH The Y operated the Rodger Young Community Pool in collaboration with the City of Erie and the Erie Housing Authority, enrolling more than 370 children, various groups serving children aged 6-18 and teach Safety Around Water.
  Expenses $3,703,016 · grants $296,402 · revenue $4,885,783
• VOLUNTEERS In 2025 We had 223 volunteers generate almost 4,900 hours of volunteer service to the Y and other local nonprofits, totaling more than $73,000. We have been called on by peer Ys and other nonprofits to help them in their volunteer program evolution and are looked to by local nonprofits as an expert in volunteer management. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE YMCA programs are offered at affordable fees for the community at large, with reasonable accommodations for those with special needs, and with financial assistance available for those who cannot afford the full fee. The YMCA provided more than $380,000 in financial assistance and community outreach programs for more than 15,000 children, teens, families, and seniors to help them live happier, healthier lives. MEALS FOR KIDS The YMCA of Greater Erie provides over 16,500 free summer meals to kids in partnership with community sites throughout Erie County. Meals are offered in partnership with local school districts, community centers, and churches - in identified underserved neighborhoods. Meals adhere to nutrition standards outlined in Y-USA's Healthy Eating & Physical Activity Standards. Freshly prepared meals directly into identified food deserts through partnerships with other local organizations. In addition, we provide healthy snacks and meals to all children in our licensed childcare program and at-risk programs during the school year. 66% of the children we serve are at 185% of poverty or below. We have adopted, along with Y-USA, HEPA (healthy eating and physical activity) standards at all locations. In 2025, the Y served almost 260,000 healthy meals and snacks which introduced new foods and influenced food choice and education. ERIE COUNTY RE-ENTRY ALLIANCE In partnership with UnifiedErie, the Erie County Re-Entry Services adn Support Alliance team and local, state, and federal law enforcement, the YMCA of Greater Erie provides re-entry services for those convicts that are re-entering civilian life. These services include securing employment, housing, and mental/physical health. TEEN CENTER The YMCA Teen Center is a youth development program that focuses on providing year-round activities for low-income youth 12-18 years of age. The program's goal is to develop teens into contributing adult members of the Erie community. Programs concentrate on character development, societal issues, academics, arts/self-expression, career exploration, and post-secondary readiness. These activities promote healthy behaviors that are linked to success in the areas of education, employment, and health. In 2025, more than 200 teens were empowered to reach their full potential through mentorship, creative expression, academic enrichment, and conflict resolution.
  Expenses $1,151,947

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

IRS record

EIN

25-0965621

Tax-exempt status

501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization

Foundation status

Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))

Donations deductible (Pub 78)

Public charity, 50% deduction limit

Exempt since

1942

Accounting year ends

December

Files

Form 990 or 990-EZ

Category (NTEE)

Human services (P27Z)

Assets (IRS master file)

$28,496,409

Income (IRS master file)

$18,993,758

Filing history

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 25-0965621).

Questions about YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF ERIE PA

What is the EIN of YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF ERIE PA?

The employer identification number (EIN) of YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF ERIE PA is 25-0965621.

Is YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF ERIE PA tax-exempt?

Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1942.

Are donations to YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF ERIE PA tax-deductible?

Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).

Which annual return does YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF ERIE PA file?

Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.

When is the next return of YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF ERIE PA due?

The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.

When did YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF ERIE PA last file with the IRS?

The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.

Who is the principal officer of YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF ERIE PA?

The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names JESSICA WOLFROM.

Who are the officers and directors of YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF ERIE PA?

The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 28 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $158,392 (JAMES MCELDOWNEY, CEO).

How much revenue does YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF ERIE PA have?

On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $15,840,990, expenses of $16,306,990 and total assets of $28,496,409 at year end.

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