Nonprofit · EIN 36-2169197
YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION JOLIET
Tax-exempt · SHOREWOOD, IL 60404
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $27,483,100 | $17,595,352 | $9,887,748 | $77,595,972 | $18,211,754 | $59,384,218 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $21,164,131 | $14,592,531 | $6,571,600 | $58,629,138 | $10,018,496 | $48,610,642 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $17,503,497 | $12,879,704 | $4,623,793 | $48,999,624 | $7,544,972 | $41,454,652 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $11,517,145
- of which government grants
- $276,566
- Program service revenue
- $14,146,963
- Investment income
- $910,415
- Net rental income
- $539,025
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $222,450
- Net income from fundraising events
- $267,245
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $17,173
- Other revenue
- $908,577
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $431,056
- Other salaries and wages
- $9,547,185
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $11,713,765
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $2,389
- Occupancy
- $949,566
- Travel
- $222,056
- Depreciation
- $1,499,283
- Program services (functional)
- $14,657,782
- Management and general (functional)
- $2,130,053
- Fundraising (functional)
- $807,517
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $58,629,138
- Total assets, end of year
- $77,595,972
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $18,211,754
- Net assets, end of year
- $59,384,218
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $57,697,068
- Publicly traded securities
- $7,738,940
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $42,605,180
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $16,779,038
- Gross receipts
- $27,746,492
- Employees
- 1,259
- Volunteers
- 1,042
- Year formed
- 1926
- State of legal domicile
- IL
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KATHRYN LECLAIR | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 40 | $213,537 | $55,952 |
| DAWN SCHULTZ | CFO Officer | 40 | $135,185 | $26,382 |
| CAROLYN HAMILTON | CMCO Highest-paid employee | 40 | $139,384 | $16,726 |
| MELISSA DURKIN | CHIEF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $133,195 | $16,902 |
| LISA BEHOUNEK | DIRECTOR OF BRANCH & PROGRAM OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $124,941 | $14,993 |
| MEGAN ENGELMAN | CHRO Highest-paid employee | 40 | $108,462 | $13,015 |
| ADAM UNDERHILL | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| CHERI RUBOCKI | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS RAMIREZ | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| GUY CHRISTENSEN | EX-OFFICIO Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE WRIGHT | VICE-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| ABIGAIL HORNBOGEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEXANDER BUTKUS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BARB ZIEGNER | BOARD MEMBER (EMERITUS) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BILL LAUER | BOARD MEMBER (EMERITUS) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
20 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CARL SMITH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CLYNE NAMUO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DAN STEVENSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DON DEGEUS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DONNA JESCHKE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ERIC HANSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| GLENN WOOD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| HOWARD WRIGHT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JACKIE BERSANO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JENNIFER JEN HOWARD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KARLA GUSEMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KEVIN OLSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LES CHENEY | BOARD MEMBER (THRU JUNE 2025) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MARY JAWORSKI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MICHELLE WILLIAMS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| NICHOLAS MACRIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| QUINN ADAMOWSKI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| RACHEL KINDER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SHANE GREEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SYLVIA ACOSTA-CHAVEZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 31 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kathryn Leclair | President & CEO Officer | 40 | $200,384 | $49,702 |
| Dawn Schultz | CFO Officer | 40 | $128,077 | $24,894 |
| Carolyn Hamilton | CMCO Highest-paid employee | 40 | $128,921 | $15,471 |
| Melissa Durkin | Chief Business Development Officer Highest-paid employee | 40 | $126,295 | $16,082 |
| Lisa Behounek | Director of Branch & Program Operations Highest-paid employee | 40 | $113,742 | $13,649 |
| Megan Engelman | CHRO Highest-paid employee | 40 | $100,006 | $12,001 |
| Adam Underhill | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Cheri Rubocki | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Chris Ramirez | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Guy Christensen | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Abigail Hornbogen | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Alexander Butkus | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Barb Ziegner | BOARD MEMBER (EMERITUS) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Bill Lauer | BOARD MEMBER (EMERITUS) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Clyne Namuo | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Don Degeus | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Donna Jeschke | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Eric Hanson | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Glenn Wood | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Howard Wright | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jackie Bersano | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Jen Howard | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kevin Olson | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Les Cheney | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Mary Jaworski | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Michelle Williams | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Mike Wright | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Quinn Adamowski | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Rachel Kinder | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Shane Green | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Sylvia Acosta Chavez | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 34 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kathryn Leclair | President & CEO Officer | 40 | $192,432 | $49,110 |
| Dawn Schultz | CFO Officer | 40 | $128,408 | $23,807 |
| Carolyn Hamilton | CMCO Highest-paid employee | 40 | $124,389 | $14,804 |
| Melissa Durkin | COO Highest-paid employee | 40 | $122,059 | $15,422 |
| Cheri Rubocki | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Guy Christensen | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Karla Guseman | Secretary (end 12/14/23) Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Johnson | Treasurer (end 12/14/23) Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Abigail Hornbogen | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Adam Underhill | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Alex Paramo | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Alexander Butkus | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Barb Ziegner | BOARD MEMBER (EMERITUS) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Beth Laken | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Bill Lauer | BOARD MEMBER (EMERITUS) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Carl Smith | Board Member (end 12/14/23) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Chris Ramirez | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Clyne Namuo | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Dan Stevenson | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Don Degeus | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Donna Jeschke | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Eric Hanson | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Howard Wright | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jackie Bersano | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennifer (Jen) Howard | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Les Cheney | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Marc Gorsch | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Mary Jaworski | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Michelle Williams | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Mike Wright | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Nicholas Macris | Board Member (end 12/14/23) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Quinn Adamowski | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Shane Green | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Sylvia Acosta Chavez | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1801 W JEFFERSON ST, SHOREWOOD, IL 60404-5305
- In care of
- % MEGAN ENGLEMAN
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- KATY LECLAIR, 1801 W JEFFERSON STREET, SHOREWOOD, IL 60404
- Signed the 990
- KATY LECLAIR, CEO
- Phone
- (815) 729-9638
- Website
- JOLIETYMCA.ORG
- Return prepared by
- SIKICH LLP
Mission
TO PUT CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE BY DEVELOPING RELATIONSHIPS AMONG ALL PERSONS AND PROVIDING PROGRAMS THAT BUILD HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY. THE Y PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, TO ALL WHO ARE IN NEED. NO ONE IS TURNED AWAY FOR INABILITY TO PAY.
Program accomplishments
- THE YMCA'S KID ZONE PROGRAM IS A RECREATION-BASED BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE PROGRAM, SERVING APPROXIMATELY 2,000 CHILDREN, THAT OPERATES IN LOCAL SCHOOLS. THE ULTIMATE PURPOSE OF THE PROGRAM IS TO MEET THE YMCA'S MISSION TO HELP THE CHILDREN WE SERVE GROW AND DEVELOP IN SPIRIT, MIND, AND BODY, WHILE SUPPORTING FAMILIES IN OUR COMMUNITIES AND HELPING TO MEET EDUCATIONAL NEEDS. CHILDREN ARE SUPERVISED BY TRAINED YMCA PROFESSIONALS WHO DEVELOP AND DELIVER A PROGRAM COMPRISED OF ACTIVE GAMES, CRAFTS, INDEPENDENT STUDY, AND HOMEWORK HELP. THE YMCA PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO ALL WHO QUALIFY AND COULD NOT OTHERWISE AFFORD CHILDCARE.Expenses $2,518,328 · revenue $4,517,915
- THE YMCA'S SUMMER DAY CAMP PROGRAM SERVES OVER 1,300 CHILDREN PER SUMMER AND TAKES PLACE IN EIGHT LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY. THE PROGRAM OFFERS CHILDREN A QUALITY SUMMER CAMP EXPERIENCE THAT IS BASED ON THE YMCA CORE VALUES OF CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, AND RESPONSIBILITY. OUR SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM OFFERS A STRONG FOCUS ON YOUTH CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT, IN A SAFE, NURTURING ENVIRONMENT WHERE CHILDREN LEARN, DEVELOP, AND GROW UNDER THE WATCHFUL SUPERVISION OF TRAINED YMCA PROFESSIONALS. THE YMCA PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO ALL WHO QUALITY AND CANNOT OTHERWISE AFFORD YMCA SERVICES.Expenses $2,281,598 · revenue $1,656,872
- THE YMCA OFFERS A DIVERSE SELECTION OF AQUATICS PROGRAMMING FOR ALL AGES, WITH A FOCUS ON SWIM LESSONS AND DROWNING PREVENTION FOR YOUTH, IN WHICH APPROXIMATELY 2,500 CHILDREN PARTICIPATE IN THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. AS WITH ALL PROGRAMS OFFERED, THE PURPOSE OF THE PROGRAM IS TO HELP CHILDREN GROW AND DEVELOP IN SPIRIT, MIND, AND BODY THROUGH THE YMCA'S CORE VALUES OF CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, AND RESPONSIBILITY. CHILDREN ARE TAUGHT THE FUNDAMENTALS OF SWIMMING SKILLS AND WATER SAFETY , WITH AN EMPHASIS ON PERSONAL, PROGRESSIVE DEVELOPMENT, WHILE INSTILLING A LIFE-LONG LOVE OF THE ACTIVITY. THE YMCA PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO ALL CHILDREN WHO QUALIFY AND WOULD OTHERWISE BE UNABLE TO AFFORD TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAMS.Expenses $1,799,855 · revenue $922,447
- ADDITIONAL YMCA PROGRAM OFFERINGS INCLUDE MEMBERSHIP, PRESCHOOL, BIRTHDAY PARTIES, SENIOR ACTIVITIES, AND WELLNESS CLASSES AND OPPORTUNITIES. ALSO INCLUDED IS CERTAIN EXPENSES THAT ARE NOT ALLOCATED TO SPECIFIC PROGRAMS, INCLUDING DEPRECIATION, INTEREST, MEMBERSHIP, AND FACILITY MAINTENANCE.Expenses $8,058,001 · revenue $7,700,744
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.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 36-2169197
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1936
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $77,595,972
- Income (IRS master file)
- $27,746,492
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $27,483,100 | $17,595,352 | $77,595,972 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $21,164,131 | $14,592,531 | $58,629,138 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $17,503,497 | $12,879,704 | $48,999,624 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $13,467,466 | $11,009,988 | $43,709,838 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 36-2169197).
Questions about YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION JOLIET
- What is the EIN of YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION JOLIET?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION JOLIET is 36-2169197.
- Is YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION JOLIET tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1936.
- Are donations to YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION JOLIET tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION JOLIET 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 JOLIET 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 JOLIET 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 JOLIET?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names KATY LECLAIR.
- Who are the officers and directors of YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION JOLIET?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 35 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $213,537 (KATHRYN LECLAIR, PRESIDENT & CEO).
- How much revenue does YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION JOLIET have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $27,483,100, expenses of $17,595,352 and total assets of $77,595,972 at year end.
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