Nonprofit · EIN 36-2179782
YMCA OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO
Tax-exempt · CHICAGO, IL 60606
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $80,477,142 | $104,531,689 | -$24,054,547 | $176,391,254 | $68,083,456 | $108,307,798 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $82,782,388 | $94,949,916 | -$12,167,528 | $196,767,359 | $64,266,870 | $132,500,489 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $28,550,521
- of which government grants
- $19,509,774
- Program service revenue
- $44,017,440
- Investment income
- $5,057,540
- Net rental income
- $1,417,375
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $5,057,540
- Net income from fundraising events
- $264,260
- Other revenue
- $2,851,641
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $977,330
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $3,647,938
- Other salaries and wages
- $47,009,347
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $59,423,381
- Professional fundraising fees
- $70,000
- Legal fees
- $179,801
- Accounting fees
- $236,919
- Occupancy
- $4,497,147
- Travel
- $485,447
- Depreciation
- $8,195,543
- Program services (functional)
- $80,445,094
- Management and general (functional)
- $20,506,564
- Fundraising (functional)
- $3,580,031
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $196,767,359
- Total assets, end of year
- $176,391,254
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $68,083,456
- Net assets, end of year
- $108,307,798
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $77,851,548
- Publicly traded securities
- $63,895,974
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $93,047,273
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $15,260,525
- Gross unrelated business income
- $159,628
- Gross receipts
- $139,214,786
- Employees
- 3,070
- Volunteers
- 1,155
- Year formed
- 1858
- 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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorri McWhorter | President and Chief Executive Officer Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $452,959 | $59,548 |
| Anthony C Lloyd Sr | Executive VP, CFO Officer | 40 | $306,485 | $46,988 |
| Swathi Staley | SVP, Chief Community Officer & Investment Officer and Gen. Counsel Key employee | 40 | $230,792 | $25,135 |
| Andrew Adelmann | SVP, Chief Technology Officer Key employee | 40 | $202,659 | $45,125 |
| Jill Doerner | SVP, Chief Employee Empowerment Officer Key employee | 40 | $213,316 | $31,058 |
| Basil Fitzsimmons | VP, Real Estate and Facilities Key employee | 40 | $195,210 | $46,252 |
| Shannon Babcock | VP, Strategic Partnerships Highest-paid employee | 40 | $183,243 | $42,356 |
| Danette Connors | SVP, Chief Learning Officer Key employee | 40 | $217,393 | $1,892 |
| Molly Silverman | SVP, Chief Growth/Engagement Officer Key employee | 40 | $184,973 | $33,596 |
| Martina Hone | SVP, Chief Economic Growth/Engagement Officer Key employee | 40 | $188,391 | $13,701 |
| Helen Townsend | VP of Accounting, Controller Highest-paid employee | 40 | $165,070 | $31,621 |
| Michael Ciminero | VP, Continuous Improvement and Internal Audit Highest-paid employee | 40 | $160,908 | $30,119 |
| Brandon Austin | VP, Integrated Marketing Highest-paid employee | 40 | $155,674 | $27,782 |
| Anthony Janca | SVP, Chief Health and Wellbeing Officer Key employee | 40 | $159,991 | $20,943 |
| Brian Starr | VP, Philanthropy Highest-paid employee | 40 | $163,120 | $11,637 |
54 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridget O'Neill | Recording Secretary, Board of Managers Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Caryn Rowe Africk | Vice Chairperson, Board of Managers Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Chris Trick | Vice Chairperson, Board of Managers Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| James H Hayes | VP & Treasurer, Board of Trustees Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Larry Hund | Treasurer, Board of Managers Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Mark D Wilcox | Board of Managers; President, Board of Trustees Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| S James Perlow | Board of Managers; VP/Secy, Board of Trustees Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Steven P Sorenson | Chairperson, Board of Managers; Board of Trustees Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| A Steven Crown | Board of Managers (Until 1/24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ali Akbar | Board of Managers Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Alicia Gonzalez | Board of Managers (Until 6/24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Amanda C Fox | Board of Trustees Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Amanda Lamb | Board of Managers (Until 6/24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Amy L Carbone | Board of Managers; Board of Trustees Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Benjamin E Erwin | Board of Managers Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Bishop Robert Lombardo | Board of Managers Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Brad Chapin | Board of Managers Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Brandon Allen | Board of Managers Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Charles E Frank | Board of Managers Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Clarence Carson | Board of Managers Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Daniel L Creamean | Board of Managers (Until 7/24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| David C Albright | Board of Managers Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| David J Vitale | Board of Trustees Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Donald J Gralen | Board of Trustees (Until 10/24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Emeka Igwilo | Board of Managers Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Felicia Cummings | Board of Managers Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Gregory A Nickele | Board of Managers (Until 7/24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| James S DiMatteo | Board of Managers Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jane R Patterson | Board of Managers (Until 3/24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Janna Patterson | Board of Managers Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jeffrey W Douthit | Board of Managers Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| John E Neal | Board of Trustees (Until 5/24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Joseph P Karczewski | Board of Managers Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Judith L Toland | Board of Managers Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kathleen R Roeser | Board of Managers Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Lisa Anastasia | Board of Managers Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mason Smoot | Board of Managers Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Meredith O'Connor | Board of Managers Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Michelle Heron-Means | Board of Managers Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Nicholas Inman | Board of Managers Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Patrick G Martin | Board of Managers Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Pete Kadens | Board of Managers Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Rachel Purches | Board of Managers Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ralston Simmons | Board of Managers Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Scott McLellan | Board of Managers Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sheila M Nelson | Board of Managers Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Thomas C Miers | Board of Managers Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Thomas Day | Board of Managers Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Tiffany Hamel Johnson | Board of Managers Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Vaishak Mittur | Board of Managers Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| William A Osborn | Board of Trustees Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| William E Bennett | Board of Trustees Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Winston Langston | Board of Managers Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Yolanda M Deen | Board of Trustees Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 73 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorri McWhorter | President and Chief Executive Officer Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $468,736 | $40,528 |
| Anthony C Lloyd Sr | Executive VP, CFO (Beginning Jan 2023) Officer | 40 | $310,333 | $31,155 |
| Katie Panning Spieth | SVP, Chief Impact Officer Key employee | 40 | $241,218 | $28,821 |
| Swathi Staley | SVP, Chief Community Officer & Investment Officer and Gen. Counsel Key employee | 40 | $238,568 | $25,939 |
| Anthony Janca | SVP, Chief Health and Wellbeing Officer Key employee | 40 | $224,041 | $30,947 |
| Jill Doerner | SVP, Chief Employee Empowerment Officer Key employee | 40 | $221,529 | $32,337 |
| Andrew Adelmann | SVP, Chief Technology Officer Key employee | 40 | $198,318 | $47,342 |
| Basil Fitzsimmons | VP, Real Estate and Facilities Key employee | 40 | $198,592 | $43,457 |
| Melissa Jenkins Goodman | SVP, Chief People and Culture Officer Key employee | 40 | $203,405 | $13,278 |
| Shannon Babcock | VP, Strategic Partnerships Highest-paid employee | 40 | $182,613 | $27,199 |
| Michael Ciminero | VP, Continuous Improvement and Internal Audit Highest-paid employee | 40 | $166,177 | $29,375 |
| Justin Shlensky | VP, Legal and Risk Management Highest-paid employee | 40 | $157,369 | $31,482 |
| Helen Townsend | VP of Accounting, Controller Highest-paid employee | 40 | $166,156 | $19,569 |
| Erskine Cunningham | VP, Business Operations and Compliance Key employee | 40 | $158,403 | $24,932 |
| Erin Kennedy | VP, Financial Planning & Analysis Highest-paid employee | 40 | $171,129 | $7,804 |
| Daniel J McGrew | Executive VP, CFO (Ending Jan 2023) Officer | 40 | $72,107 | $7,830 |
| Bridget O'Neill | Recording Secretary, Board of Managers Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Caryn Rowe Africk | Vice Chairperson, Board of Managers Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| James H Hayes | VP & Treasurer, Board of Trustees Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Larry Hund | Treasurer, Board of Managers Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark D Wilcox | Board of Managers, President, Board of Trustees Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| S James Perlow | Board of Managers, VP/Secy. Board of Trustees Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Stanley Nitzberg | Board of Managers, Vice Chairperson, Board of Trustees (until 10/23) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Steven P Sorenson | Chairperson, Board of Managers Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| A Steven Crown | Board of Managers Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ali Akbar | Board of Managers Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Alicia Gonzalez | Board of Managers Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Amanda C Fox | Board of Trustees Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Amanda Lamb | Board of Managers Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Amy L Carbone | Board of Managers Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Benjamin E Erwin | Board of Managers Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Bishop Robert Lombardo | Board of Managers Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Brad Chapin | Board of Managers Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Brandon Allen | Board of Managers Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Charles E Frank | Board of Managers Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Chris Trick | Board of Managers Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Christine M Brinkman | Board of Managers (until 10/23) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Clarence Carson | Board of Managers Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Daniel L Creamean | Board of Managers Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| David C Albright | Board of Managers Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| David J Vitale | Board of Trustees Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Donald J Gralen | Board of Trustees Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Cummings | Board of Managers (until 6/23) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Emeka Igwilo | Board of Managers Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Felicia Cummings | Board of Managers Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Gregory A Nickele | Board of Managers Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| James S DiMatteo | Board of Managers Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jane R Patterson | Board of Managers Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeffrey W Douthit | Board of Managers Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| John E Neal | Board of Trustees Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Joseph P Karczewski | Board of Managers Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Judith L Toland | Board of Managers Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kathleen R Roeser | Board of Managers Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Lisa Anastasia | Board of Managers Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mason Smoot | Board of Managers Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Meredith O'Connor | Board of Managers Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Michelle Heron-Means | Board of Managers Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Nicholas Inman | Board of Managers Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Nikki Newsome | Board of Managers (until 10/23) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Patrick G Martin | Board of Managers Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Pete Kadens | Board of Managers Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rachel Purches | Board of Managers Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ralston Simmons | Board of Managers Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Scott McLellan | Board of Managers Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sharon R Fairley | Board of Managers, Board of Trustees (until 5/23) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sheila M Nelson | Board of Managers Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Thomas C Miers | Board of Managers Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Thomas Day | Board of Managers Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tiffany Hamel Johnson | Board of Managers Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Vaishak Mittur | Board of Managers Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| William A Osborn | Board of Trustees Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| William E Bennett | Board of Trustees Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Yolanda M Deen | Board of Trustees Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 101 N WACKER DR 16TH FL, CHICAGO, IL 60606-7310
- In care of
- % RUSMIR ZEC
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ADAM ALONSO, 1030 W Van Buren St, Chicago, IL 606072916
- Signed the 990
- Dorri McWhorter, President & CEO
- Phone
- (312) 932-1200
- Website
- www.ymcachicago.org
- Return prepared by
- CROWE LLP
Mission
See Schedule O
Program accomplishments
- Child Development: The YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago is committed to youth development. We believe every child and teen deserves the chance to reach his or her full potential. As one of the largest nonprofit organizations in Chicago, the Y offers a vast network of programs and services, including licensed child care, early childhood and afterschool programs, day camps, youth sports, youth groups, and other activities that give more than 25,000 youth of all ages across the region a safe and nurturing place to learn, grow, and thrive. Our innovative youth programming includes an anti-bias literacy approach for early learning, a Youth Safety and Violence Prevention initiative, with STEAM-based day camps, youth mentoring, and a Teen Leaders Club.Expenses $29,834,996 · grants $455,320 · revenue $9,283,643
- Health Enhancement: The YMCA is dedicated to providing fitness and healthy living programs that empower children, adults, and families to learn, grow, and thrive. Free community events, such as an annual Healthy Kids Day, offer educational and fun activities that promote wellness and the development of healthy lifestyle choices that benefit the entire family. For more on our health equity efforts, please refer to the "Community Development" section.Expenses $27,779,870 · grants $359,651 · revenue $22,523,377
- Camping: The YMCA's day and overnight camps are American Camp Association-accredited, which means the Y maintains the highest standards regarding program quality. The Y offers 17 day camps and 5 resident camps, including specialty medical camps for children with physical and mental disabilities. Each camp focuses on the three key drivers of impact that inspire positive youth development journeys: achievement, relationships, and belonging. Through Y summer programs, the social-emotional, cognitive, and physical development of all youth are nurtured and celebrated.Expenses $9,690,478 · grants $153,621 · revenue $10,501,329
- Community Development: The YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago is a impact-driven nonprofit organization that responds to the changing needs and challenges of the individuals and families we serve, which includes opportunity gaps in education, exposure to violence, parent and family engagement, food insecurities, and chronic health problems. We remain a lifeline for communities by providing free, fresh produce through monthly food distribution events for families living in food deserts; teaching nutrition, healthy cooking and sustainability classes for individuals and families; pioneering innovative youth safety and violence prevention programming; offering free access to digital resources through our community hubs and bilingual helpdesk support line; providing high quality early education and care; and serving as a vital community asset across the Chicagoland area and throughout the Midwest.Expenses $11,456,639 · revenue $78,116
- Residences: A provider of supportive housing since 1931, the Y operates two Single-Room Only housing facilities in Chicago's Lake View and Irving Park neighborhoods. The facilities serve 437 people who identify as male with housing and case management to support the transition to stable permanent housing and employment.Expenses $1,683,111 · grants $8,738 · revenue $1,630,975
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 | Not 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
- 36-2179782
- 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
- 1941
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P270)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $176,391,254
- Income (IRS master file)
- $139,214,786
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $80,477,142 | $104,531,689 | $176,391,254 | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $82,782,388 | $94,949,916 | $196,767,359 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $58,528,358 | $81,951,402 | $214,431,789 | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2020 | – | – | – | 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 36-2179782).
Questions about YMCA OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO
- What is the EIN of YMCA OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of YMCA OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO is 36-2179782.
- Is YMCA OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1941.
- Are donations to YMCA OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does YMCA OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO 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 YMCA OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did YMCA OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of YMCA OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names ADAM ALONSO.
- Who are the officers and directors of YMCA OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 69 people; 15 received compensation from the organization, the highest $452,959 (Dorri McWhorter, President and Chief Executive Officer).
- How much revenue does YMCA OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $80,477,142, expenses of $104,531,689 and total assets of $176,391,254 at year end.
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