Nonprofit · EIN 61-0444843
YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF GREATER LOUISVILLE
Tax-exempt · LOUISVILLE, KY 40202
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $44,048,509 | $58,235,233 | -$14,186,724 | $138,052,274 | $17,429,829 | $120,622,445 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $57,200,539 | $55,929,125 | $1,271,414 | $127,388,601 | $18,695,578 | $108,693,023 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $64,125,474 | $52,687,343 | $11,438,131 | $126,289,123 | $20,289,117 | $106,000,006 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $13,147,236
- of which government grants
- $9,060,978
- Program service revenue
- $42,495,613
- Investment income
- $4,088,418
- Net rental income
- $521,863
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $1,883,347
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$18,865
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $142,472
- Other revenue
- -$15,682,758
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $263,979
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $622,487
- Other salaries and wages
- $26,573,626
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $31,948,635
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $44,137
- Accounting fees
- $86,850
- Occupancy
- $7,061,365
- Travel
- $774,511
- Depreciation
- $5,630,114
- Program services (functional)
- $50,465,354
- Management and general (functional)
- $6,854,630
- Fundraising (functional)
- $915,249
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $127,388,601
- Total assets, end of year
- $138,052,274
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $17,429,829
- Net assets, end of year
- $120,622,445
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $70,900,409
- Publicly traded securities
- $51,790,319
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $117,531,127
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $3,091,318
- Gross unrelated business income
- $94,331
- Gross receipts
- $58,925,332
- Employees
- 2,813
- Volunteers
- 6,790
- Year formed
- 1853
- State of legal domicile
- KY
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary A Cobbs | President Officer | 45 | $398,590 | $50,397 |
| Ryan Kingery | Vice President of Information Technology Highest-paid employee | 50 | $176,029 | $21,063 |
| Jeff Jaehnen | Group Vice President Highest-paid employee | 50 | $156,681 | $28,114 |
| Freddie Brown Jr | Group Vice President Highest-paid employee | 50 | $156,007 | $27,817 |
| Leonard Speed | Group Vice President Highest-paid employee | 50 | $144,272 | $36,821 |
| Josh Zimmerman | VP of Finance Officer | 45 | $136,679 | $36,821 |
| Laura Lewter | Executive Director Highest-paid employee | 50 | $153,145 | $18,083 |
| Howard Holloman Jr | Board Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mary McKinley | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Alfred Smith | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Andy Powell | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Betty Kinzer | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Bradley Smith | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Brian Yearwood | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Carrye Jones | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
31 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Neal | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Cheryl Bruner | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Chip Cosby | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Debbie Wesslund | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Doug Butcher | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dwayne Compton | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Gaylee Gillim | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Greg Demuth | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Heather Weston Bell | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jacquelynn Russell | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| James Allen | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jennifer Nachreiner | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Joseph Paradis III | Emeritus Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Katie Tate | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kimberly Frierson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Matt Berrian | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mike Zufall | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Robert Hook Jr | Emeritus Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Robert Rounsavall III | Emeritus Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ryan Sienkowski | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Scott Wilkonson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Shayne Brill | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Stacy Cohen | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Stephen James | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Steve Sexton | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Tim Findley | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Timothy Nall | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Tracy Roberts | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Tricia Burke | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Vinay Polepalli | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Wendy Dant Chesser | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 43 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary A Cobbs | President Officer | 40 | $318,996 | $69,970 |
| Jeffrey Jaehnen | Branch Executive Director Highest-paid employee | 50 | $155,800 | $63,619 |
| Ryan Kingery | Vice President of Information Technology Highest-paid employee | 50 | $173,370 | $28,869 |
| Laura Lewter | Branch Executive Director Highest-paid employee | 50 | $151,755 | $47,691 |
| Josh Zimmerman | VP of Finance Officer | 40 | $143,002 | $48,929 |
| Freddie Brown Jr | Branch Executive Director Highest-paid employee | 50 | $152,879 | $29,396 |
| Laurie Padilla | Branch Executive Director Highest-paid employee | 50 | $136,278 | $20,531 |
| Richard S Tarver | President (Retired) Officer | 40 | $46,005 | $8,831 |
| Debbie Wesslund | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Howard Holloman Jr | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mary McKinley | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Andy Powell | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Betty Kinzer | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Bradley Smith | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Carrye Jones | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Charles Neal | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Cheryl Bruner | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Chip Cosby | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Doug Butcher | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dwayne Compton | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Gaylee Gillim | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Greg Demuth | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Heather Bell | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| J McFerran Barr | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jacquelynn Russell | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| James R Allen | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Nachreiner | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Joseph A Paradis III | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Katie Tate | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kimberly Frierson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mike Zufall | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert L Hook Jr | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert W Rounsavall III | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ryan Sienkowski | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Shayne Brill | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Stephen James | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Steve Sexton | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tim Findley | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Timothy M Nall | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tracy Roberts | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tricia Burke | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Vinay K Polepalli | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Wendy Dant Chesser | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 43 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard S Tarver | President Officer | 40 | $336,440 | $52,578 |
| Ryan Kingery | Vice President of Information Technology Highest-paid employee | 50 | $155,992 | $18,797 |
| Jeffrey Jaehnen | Branch Executive Director Highest-paid employee | 50 | $132,298 | $23,535 |
| Ronnie V McKiernan | Branch Executive Director Highest-paid employee | 50 | $129,845 | $23,498 |
| Laura Lewter | Branch Executive Director Highest-paid employee | 50 | $136,317 | $16,358 |
| Freddie Brown Jr | Branch Executive Director Highest-paid employee | 50 | $129,777 | $22,692 |
| Josh Zimmerman | VP of Finance Officer | 40 | $125,801 | $22,815 |
| Debbie Wesslund | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Howard Holloman Jr | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mary McKinley | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Andy Powell | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Barry Barker | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ben Shown III | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Betty Kinzer | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Carrye Joes | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Charles Neal | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Cheryl Bruner | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Christopher M Ecken | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Doug Butcher | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dwayne Compton | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Emmy Daunhauer | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| G Bradley Smith | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Gaylee Gillim | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Greg DeMuth | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Heather Weston Bell | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| J McFerran Barr | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jacquelynn Russell | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| James R Allen | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Joseph A Paradis III | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Leon Lamoreaux | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Megan Schulte | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Michelle Massey | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mike Zufall | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert Gunn | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert L Hook Jr | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert W Rounsavall III | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ryan Sienkowski | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Stephen James | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Steve Sexton | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tim Findley | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Timothy Nall | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tracy Roberts | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Wendy Dant Chesser | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 545 S 2ND ST, LOUISVILLE, KY 40202-1801
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Josh Zimmerman, 545 S 2nd Street, Louisville, KY 40202
- Signed the 990
- Josh Zimmerman, CFO / VP of Finance
- Phone
- (502) 587-9622
- Website
- ymcalouisville.org
- Return prepared by
- Deming Malone Lifesay & Ostroff
Mission
The YMCA of Greater Louisville is a mission-based organization of people of all ages, faiths & abilities, all working side-by-side to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to live life to its fullest. Our mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. The YMCA is committed to strengthening communities we serve through the delivery of programs and services in three areas: Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility. We believe that lasting personal and social change can only come about when we work together to invest in our kids, our health and our neighbors. At the root of our Movement is our commitment to character development embodied in the Y's core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility; everything we do stems from this. With the help of our community's contributions, we provide financial assistance to those who are in need of YMCA programs and services.
Program accomplishments
- Healthy Living- improving the Greater Louisville community's health and well-being means building healthy spirit mind and body for all. The YMCA is a leading voice on health and well-being. We bring families closer together, encourage good health, and foster connections through fitness, sports, character development and shared interests. YMCA health enhancement programs are medically based and stress the value of prevention through balanced efforts of good exercise habits, and overall health including proper nutrition, stress management and health education. This is particularly important as our nation struggles with an obesity crisis, families struggle with work/life balance and individuals search for personal fulfillment. Our programs are family oriented and offered at affordable fees, with financial assistance for those that are unable to pay the full fees. The YMCA provides a variety of programs that assist our community with attaining healthier habits and includes adventure guides, family camps, fitness classes, CPR and First Aid, lifeguard training, starter fitness programs, aquatic exercise, sports and swim lessons for adults, indoor cycling and senior social groups. The nature of these programs is to promote one's own self-worth by emphasizing skill acquisition & development, safety, cooperation and self-confidence, leadership & teamwork.Expenses $23,224,047 · revenue $24,101,023
- Youth Development- nurturing the development of every child and teen means we believe that all children deserve the opportunity to discover who they are and to foster growth and development of not only the child but also the family. We help young people cultivate the skills, values and relationships that lead to positive behaviors, better health and educational achievement. Our YMCA programs such as before/after school child care, child watch, preschool child development centers, achievers, youth sports, swim lessons, day & resident camps offer variety and a wide range of experiences to help foster social and emotional learning. Parents play an important role in programs such as child care. As such, social events are scheduled at appropriate times to include interaction with and between the children and their parents.Expenses $21,240,438 · revenue $13,174,051
- Social Responsibility - the YMCA has been listening and responding to the Louisville community's most critical social needs since 1853. The YMCA supports our community through programs such as housing for runaway and homeless youth at our YMCA Safe Place Services branch, permanent housing for men trying to break out of the cycle of homelessness at our Chestnut Street YMCA branch, and teaching Safety Around Water, a drowning prevention initiative, to children. With these programs, we deliver training, resources and support to empower our neighbors to produce change, bridge gaps and overcome obstacles. The outreach shelter and counseling services offered at YMCA Safe Place Services enable teens that may come from abusive homes or struggle with chemical dependency a "Safe Place" to land. Here, youth are provided emergency shelter, individual and family counseling, opportunities for spiritual activities, and life skills learning sessions that aim at healing and re-uniting families. Street outreach and programs directed toward children of incarcerated parents -YNOW (YMCA's New Outlook Within) provide mentors and peer education groups that stress problem prevention and personal fitness to families in crisis. Services are offered as a form of financial assistance to assist these youth since YMCA Safe Place is the only 24 hour free, crisis shelter for teens and the only free care-based intensive case management and family mediation program for teens and their parents in this community.Expenses $6,000,869 · grants $263,979 · revenue $6,785,298
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
- 61-0444843
- 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
- 1945
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P270)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $138,052,274
- Income (IRS master file)
- $58,925,332
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $44,048,509 | $58,235,233 | $138,052,274 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $57,200,539 | $55,929,125 | $127,388,601 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $64,125,474 | $52,687,343 | $126,289,123 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $61,062,891 | $46,064,025 | $114,871,923 | 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 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 61-0444843).
Questions about YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF GREATER LOUISVILLE
- What is the EIN of YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF GREATER LOUISVILLE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF GREATER LOUISVILLE is 61-0444843.
- Is YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF GREATER LOUISVILLE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1945.
- Are donations to YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF GREATER LOUISVILLE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF GREATER LOUISVILLE 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 GREATER LOUISVILLE 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 GREATER LOUISVILLE 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 GREATER LOUISVILLE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Josh Zimmerman.
- Who are the officers and directors of YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF GREATER LOUISVILLE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 46 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $398,590 (Gary A Cobbs, President).
- How much revenue does YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF GREATER LOUISVILLE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $44,048,509, expenses of $58,235,233 and total assets of $138,052,274 at year end.
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