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Nonprofit · EIN 56-1045299

YMCA OF GREATER CHARLOTTE

Tax-exempt · CHARLOTTE, NC 28202

Financials

$92.1M$84.1M2023$74.1M$85.5M2024$87.6M$87.4M2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of YMCA OF GREATER CHARLOTTE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$87,561,220$87,356,856$204,364$184,719,357$41,920,543$142,798,814
December 31, 2024990 (amended)$74,091,574$85,502,403-$11,410,829$193,552,835$50,958,385$142,594,450
December 31, 2023990$92,050,008$84,125,882$7,924,126$205,181,628$51,176,349$154,005,279
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$6,886,020
of which government grants
$1,105,744
Program service revenue
$64,117,746
Investment income
$9,112,526
Net rental income
$1,359,209
Net gain from sales of assets
$8,708,249
Net income from fundraising events
-$15,088
Net income from sales of inventory
-$10,864
Other revenue
$7,444,928

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$2,596,966
Other salaries and wages
$36,536,013
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$45,281,720
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$303,074
Accounting fees
$74,288
Occupancy
$11,373,840
Travel
$815,741
Depreciation
$7,956,798
Program services (functional)
$78,831,410
Management and general (functional)
$6,724,978
Fundraising (functional)
$1,800,468

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$193,552,835
Total assets, end of year
$184,719,357
Total liabilities, end of year
$41,920,543
Net assets, end of year
$142,798,814
Land, buildings and equipment
$116,617,387
Publicly traded securities
$27,560,822
Net assets without donor restrictions
$114,176,368
Net assets with donor restrictions
$28,622,446
Gross unrelated business income
$125,488
Gross receipts
$89,724,351
Employees
4,618
Volunteers
3,500
Year formed
1874
State of legal domicile
NC

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
SUEHILA GLASSCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Officer
40$375,218$51,516
CHRISTINE MULDERCHIEF EXPERIENCE & INNOVATION OFFICER
Officer
40$242,816$5,511
DONNA BIGHAMSVP - CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (PARTIAL YR)
Officer
40$187,455$20,795
ED PAATCHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
Officer
40$200,256$2,004
JOSEPH ANGELONSVP - FACILITIES & REAL ESTATE
Key employee
40$161,461$33,365
ROBERT HORTONSVP - BRAND AND DITIGAL
Key employee
40$187,840$2,004
BEN PINEGARSVP - ENGAGEMENT & OPERATIONS
Key employee
40$163,404$22,189
ADRIANNE HOBBSSVP - COMMUNITY WELL-BEING
Key employee
40$158,146$27,295
JON BONTRAGERVP - FACILITIES & REAL ESTATE (PARTIAL YR)
Key employee
40$156,777$28,517
MEAGHAN HAMILTONSVP - TALENT & VOLUNTEERS
Key employee
40$159,716$21,678
MARVIN CROSSVP - FINANCE (INTERIM) AND CONTROLLER
Key employee
40$142,555$15,706
BROOKE REDDINGTONSVP - CHIEF HUMAN CAPITAL OFFICER (PARTIAL YR)
Officer
40$100,894$17,760
NORMAN HILLCHIEF PEOPLE AND CULTURE OFFICER (PARTIAL YR)
Officer
40$105,403$6,686
BAILEY PATRICK–
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CRAWFORD POUNDS–
Trustee or director
1$0$0
18 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CRYSTAL LILES–
Trustee or director
1$0
DERICK CLOSE–
Trustee or director
1$0
DERRICK DAVIS–
Trustee or director
1$0
DIANE MORAIS–
Trustee or director
1$0
JEFF BROWN–
Trustee or director
1$0
JUSTIN RUTLEDGE–
Trustee or director
1$0
KATIE AITTOLA–
Trustee or director
1$0
KEN BURTON–
Trustee or director
1$0
LAFREDA LESTER–
Trustee or director
1$0
MICHAEL DESMOND–
Trustee or director
1$0
NANCY McNELIS–
Trustee or director
1$0
ROBERT JOHNSON JR–
Trustee or director
1$0
SCOTT ANTHONY–
Trustee or director
1$0
TASMAN ALLEN–
Trustee or director
1$0
THADDEUS JONES–
Trustee or director
1$0
TIM MILLER–
Trustee or director
1$0
TRACEY CHAFFIN–
Trustee or director
1$0
VONDA HAUSS–
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 39 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
STAN LAWFORMER CEO/PRESIDENT
Former
40$420,000$0
SUEHILA GLASSCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Officer
40$358,501$43,841
DONNA BIGHAMSVP - CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Officer
40$274,750$34,875
BROOKE REDDINGTONSVP - CHIEF HUMAN CAPITAL OFFICER
Key employee
40$249,660$41,331
DEAN JONESSVP - CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER (PARTIAL YR-RETIRED)
Officer
40$214,241$29,415
JON BONTRAGERVP - FACILITIES & REAL ESTATE
Key employee
40$173,865$19,914
RON HORNVP - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Key employee
40$181,731$12,038
JOSEPH ANGELONSVP - EXPERIENCE
Key employee
40$160,552$30,421
KAREN AMOSVP - ACCOUNTING & FINANCE
Key employee
40$173,075$5,963
BEN PINEGARSVP - ENGAGEMENT & OPERATIONS
Key employee
40$153,969$18,460
ADRIANNE HOBBSSVP - COMMUNITY WELL-BEING
Key employee
40$148,196$21,953
MEAGHAN HAMILTONSVP - TALENT & VOLUNTEERS
Highest-paid employee
40$128,084$21,194
KELLY ROGERSVP - OPERATIONS
Highest-paid employee
40$125,211$16,266
DOUGLAS SARVERASSOC SR DIRECTOR HR
Highest-paid employee
40$111,688$25,777
HEATHER BRIGANTIVP - COMMUNICATIONS & PUBLIC RELATIONS
Highest-paid employee
40$114,109$19,855
JOCELYN TOMPKINSVP - MEMBERSHIP
Highest-paid employee
40$109,695$22,875
CHRISTINE MULDERCHIEF EXPERIENCE & INNOVATION OFFICER (PARTIAL YR)
Officer
40$117,121$1,275
ED PAATCHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER (PARTIAL YR)
Officer
40$65,472$646
BOB WOODS–
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CHARLES BOWMAN–
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CRAWFORD POUNDS–
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CRYSTAL LILES–
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DERICK CLOSE–
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DIANE MORAIS–
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JACOB GALLAGHER–
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JEFF BROWN–
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JONATHAN ISHEE–
Trustee or director
1$0$0
KEN BURTON–
Trustee or director
1$0$0
LAFREDA LESTER–
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MARCUS JONES–
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MICHAEL DESMOND–
Trustee or director
1$0$0
NANCY McNELIS–
Trustee or director
1$0$0
NETHA JOHNSON JR–
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ROBERT JOHNSON JR–
Trustee or director
1$0$0
SCOTT ANTHONY–
Trustee or director
1$0$0
THADDEUS JONES–
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TIM MILLER–
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TRACEY CHAFFIN–
Trustee or director
1$0$0
VONDA HUSS–
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 38 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
STAN LAWCEO/PRESIDENT (PARTIAL YR-RETIRED)
Officer
40$414,733$33,976
DEAN JONESSVP - CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
Officer
40$278,018$31,595
STEVE BOWERSEVP - CHIEF OPERATIING OFFICER (PARTIAL YR-RESIGNED)
Officer
40$284,553$17,231
BROOKE REDDINGTONSVP - CHIEF HUMAN CAPITAL OFFICER
Key employee
40$263,910$35,084
DONNA BIGHAMSVP - CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Officer
40$264,595$23,017
JON BONTRAGERVP - FACILITIES & REAL ESTATE
Key employee
40$182,685$16,423
RON HORNVP - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Key employee
40$179,687$8,185
JOSEPH ANGELONSVP - SOUTHERN OPS & SPECIAL PROJECTS
Key employee
40$137,712$25,941
ADRIANNE HOBBSSVP - NORTHERN OPS & YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
Key employee
40$139,360$17,590
BEN PINEGARSVP - CAMPS & OPERATIONS
Key employee
40$136,445$14,228
DOUGLAS SARVERVP - HUMAN RESOURCES
Highest-paid employee
40$118,501$22,751
HEATHER BRIGANTIVP - COMMUNICATIONS & PUBLIC RELATIONS
Highest-paid employee
40$121,469$16,751
MEAGHAN HAMILTONVP - TALENT
Highest-paid employee
40$117,442$16,540
KELLY ROGERSVP - OPERATIONS
Highest-paid employee
40$119,058$13,580
MARK MERNERVP - MARKETING
Highest-paid employee
40$111,555$20,751
ANDY ROWE–
Trustee or director
1$0$0
BOB WOODS–
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CHARLES BOWMAN–
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CRYSTAL LILES–
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DARYL BIBLE–
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DAVID DOOLEY–
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DERICK CLOSE–
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DIANE MORAIS–
Trustee or director
1$0$0
FRANCISCO ALVERADO–
Trustee or director
1$0$0
FREDA LESTER–
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JACOB GALLAGHER–
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JEFF BROWN–
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JONATHAN ISHEE–
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MARCUS JONES–
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MICHAEL DESMOND–
Trustee or director
1$0$0
NANCY McNELIS–
Trustee or director
1$0$0
NETHA JOHNSON JR–
Trustee or director
1$0$0
QUE VANCE–
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ROBERT JOHNSON–
Trustee or director
1$0$0
SCOTT ANTHONY–
Trustee or director
1$0$0
THADD JONES–
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TRACEY CHAFFIN–
Trustee or director
1$0$0
VONDA HUSS–
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
400 E MOREHEAD ST, CHARLOTTE, NC 28202-2610
In care of
% DONNA BIGHAM
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Suehila Glass, 400 E Morehead Street, Charlotte, NC 282022606
Signed the 990
Austin Wachter, CFAO
Phone
(704) 716-6200

Mission

THE YMCA OF GREATER CHARLOTTE IS DEDICATED TO PUTTING CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY FOR ALL. INSPIRED BY CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES, WE AIM TO ENHANCE COMMUNITY WELL-BEING, EQUIP NEXT GENERATION OF CHANGEMAKERS AND FOSTER INNOVATION AND UNITY FOR GREATER IMPACT.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • HEALTHY LIVING: The YMCA of Greater Charlotte serves as a center of connection, health and well-being for the region. Through 14 YMCA centers, two resident camps and three program centers, the Y helped more than 200,000 people strengthen their health, build meaningful relationships and access programs that support healthy spirit, mind and body in 2025. The YMCA maintained an average of more than 46,500 memberships throughout the year, providing individuals and families with access to fitness facilities, wellness programs, aquatics, sports, group exercise, chronic disease prevention programs and opportunities for social connection. The Y taught more than 12,000 swim lessons and served more than 1,200 children through its Safety Around Water program, equipping participants with life-saving skills and helping reduce the risk of drowning in our community. Through evidence-based health and wellness programs, partnerships and inclusive access initiatives, the YMCA works to improve quality of life, foster belonging and strengthen community well-being for people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities. By creating welcoming spaces where individuals can build healthy habits, connect with others and thrive, the YMCA advances its commitment to building thriving, inclusive and connected communities throughout the Charlotte region. During 2025, members visited YMCA Centers nearly 3.9 million times, demonstrating the important role YMCA centers play as gathering places for health, connection and belonging. More than 800,000 participants attended group exercise classes across the association, strengthening both their physical well-being and their sense of community. In addition, more than 3,200 personal and small-group training sessions provided individualized support to help participants achieve their health and wellness goals. Recognizing that community well-being extends beyond physical fitness, the YMCA continued to address critical social determinants of health, including food insecurity. Through Pop-up Food Shares, in partnership with Nourish Up, more than 380,000 pounds of food were distributed to 13,000 individuals in need through YMCA centers across the region.
    Expenses $31,800,980 · revenue $41,323,702
  • YOUTH AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT: The YMCA of Greater Charlotte partners with families, schools, volunteers and community organizations throughout Mecklenburg and Iredell counties to help young people reach their full potential, strengthen family stability and create pathways for lifelong success. Across 14 YMCA centers, two resident camps, three program centers and numerous community-based locations, the Y delivers programs that support youth development, academic achievement, character formation, water safety, health and well-being, and access to opportunities that help individuals and families thrive. In 2025, the YMCA enriched the lives of more than 12,000 people through programs designed to foster belonging, build confidence and strengthen connections within the community. Financial assistance is available through a scholarship program that provides discounted membership and program access based on household income, ensuring that financial circumstances do not prevent participation. Programs such as Y Readers, a nationally recognized literacy intervention initiative, help children improve reading proficiency and build a strong foundation for future academic success. Through youth development, educational support, leadership opportunities and family-centered programming, the YMCA is helping equip the next generation of changemakers while strengthening the communities it serves. The YMCA's Y Readers program, a nationally recognized literacy intervention initiative serving students from kindergarten through third grade, helped nearly 900 children strengthen their reading skills and improve their chances of meeting 3rd grade reading benchmarks and graduating on time. Led by certified teachers and supported by community volunteers, the program provides individualized academic support during critical developmental years. In addition, more than 4,000 students benefited from literacy instruction integrated throughout YMCA youth programs, helping build the foundational skills necessary for lifelong learning and success. The YMCA also supports families during the earliest stages of a child's development through Parents as Teachers, an evidence-based program that served almost 300 families with children under age five in 2025. Parent educators help caregivers strengthen their role as their child's first teacher while providing guidance on early childhood development, health and school readiness. Families served often face challenges such as low household income, limited educational attainment or lack of access to health insurance, making these supports especially impactful in promoting family stability and positive outcomes for children. More than 600 teens developed leadership skills, explored career pathways and prepared for future success through programs including Level Up, Leaders Club, Leaders Team, Y Achievers and the Best Buy Teen Tech Center. These programs provide safe, supportive environments where young people can build confidence, develop critical life skills and connect with mentors and peers who help them realize their potential as future leaders and changemakers in their communities. The YMCA is committed to ensuring that individuals of all abilities have access to meaningful opportunities to learn, grow and belong. Adaptive and inclusive programs in water skiing, dance, cheerleading, swim lessons, basketball and Miracle League baseball, along with Camp Boomerang, a summer camp experience for children with diverse abilities, served more than 425 participants in 2025. These programs foster confidence, independence, social connection and a sense of belonging for participants and their families.
    Expenses $25,711,571 · revenue $10,139,476
  • DAY CAMP / OUTDOOR / RESIDENT CAMP: YMCA camps provide transformative experiences that help young people build confidence, independence, leadership skills and meaningful relationships while fostering a lifelong connection to nature and community. During the summer of 2025, the YMCA served over 7,600 campers through day and resident camp programs at two resident camps. Accredited by the American Camp Association, YMCA of Greater Charlotte's resident camps provide safe, supportive environments where young people develop character, resilience, teamwork and self-reliance through outdoor adventure and shared experiences. In addition, nearly 3,800 children participated in summer day camps at YMCA centers throughout the region. The Environmental Education Center at Camp Thunderbird served nearly 10,000 school-aged children through hands-on learning experiences focused on ecology, environmental stewardship, science, technology, engineering and mathematics. These programs encourage curiosity, collaboration, problem-solving and a deeper appreciation for the natural world.
    Expenses $21,506,273 · revenue $12,654,568

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
56-1045299
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
1973
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P270)
Assets (IRS master file)
$184,719,357
Income (IRS master file)
$89,724,351

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$87,561,220$87,356,856$184,719,357XML
990December 2024$74,091,574$85,502,403$193,552,835XML
990-TDecember 2024–––IRS
990December 2023$92,050,008$84,125,882$205,181,628XML
990December 2022$75,833,800$81,199,437$200,041,234IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 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 56-1045299).

Questions about YMCA OF GREATER CHARLOTTE

What is the EIN of YMCA OF GREATER CHARLOTTE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of YMCA OF GREATER CHARLOTTE is 56-1045299.
Is YMCA OF GREATER CHARLOTTE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1973.
Are donations to YMCA OF GREATER CHARLOTTE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does YMCA OF GREATER CHARLOTTE 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 GREATER CHARLOTTE 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 YMCA OF GREATER CHARLOTTE 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 YMCA OF GREATER CHARLOTTE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Suehila Glass.
Who are the officers and directors of YMCA OF GREATER CHARLOTTE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 33 people; 13 received compensation from the organization, the highest $375,218 (SUEHILA GLASS, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER).
How much revenue does YMCA OF GREATER CHARLOTTE have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $87,561,220, expenses of $87,356,856 and total assets of $184,719,357 at year end.

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