THE YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF THE CAPITAL DISTRICT (4416) Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

THE YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF THE CAPITAL DISTRICT (4416)

EIN 14-1726531 · Human Services (P27Z)

What they do

The YMCAs Mission is to Put Christian Principles Into Practice Through Programs That Build Healthy Spirit, Mind and Body for All. The YMCA is One of The Nations Leading Non-profit Organizations. At The Capital District YMCA, We Strengthen Community By Supporting The Needs of Those In Every Community Where We Serve Around The Key Areas of Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility. We Nurture The Potential In Every Child, We Work to Improve The Health and Well-being of Those We Serve, and We Give Back By Supporting Those In Need. Each Year, Thousands of Individuals Facing Hardships Are Welcomed to The Capital District YMCA and Receive Assistance Regarding A Wide Range of Programs and Services, From Swimming Lessons to Childcare. Our Reach Covers Those Living In and Around Albany, Bethlehem, Clifton Park, Duanesburg, Lake George, Glenville, East Greenbush, Greene County, Guilderland, Schenectady, and Troy. Our Support Includes A Mens Residence In Schenectady.

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Look at where the money went

Of every $100 spent, about $89.70 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Basic facts we verified

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Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders33 people are listed in the latest report.

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Money made simple

91.76%of revenue went to mission work89.7% of expenses · Program services

1.01%of revenue went to fundraising1.0% of expenses

$102.27spent for every $100 of revenueSpending was higher than revenue this year.

9.50%of revenue went to management and office costs9.3% of expenses

$1.31in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

15.9%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Worth asking: Expenses exceeded revenue by $921,564 this year. Ask whether that was planned or caused by a one-time event.

Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $402,429 for J DAVID BROWN (PRESIDENT AND CEO). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2024

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

$100revenue

How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$40,515,671

Mission workProgram services$37,179,05891.76% of revenue89.7% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$3,847,9419.50% of revenue9.3% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations$410,2361.01% of revenue1.0% of expenses

Total expenses$41,437,235102.27% of revenue

Expenses were greater than revenue, so the colored ring fills the available $100 and the total above 100% is shown below.

Has the pattern changed?

Colored bars = expense mix: how each year’s expenses were divided. Total expenses vs. revenue shows whether the charity spent less or more than it received. The current filing is first.

YearExpense mixDetails

2024CurrentExpense mix: 89.7% mission · 9.3% management · 1.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 102.27% of revenue

2023Expense mix: 90.8% mission · 8.4% management · 0.9% fundraisingTotal expenses: 99.74% of revenue

2022Expense mix: 88.1% mission · 11.2% management · 0.6% fundraisingTotal expenses: 120.31% of revenue

2021Expense mix: 90.2% mission · 8.9% management · 0.9% fundraisingTotal expenses: 91.95% of revenue

2020Expense mix: 87.4% mission · 11.5% management · 1.1% fundraisingTotal expenses: 76.53% of revenue

2019Expense mix: 91.6% mission · 7.8% management · 0.7% fundraisingTotal expenses: 98.97% of revenue

2018Expense mix: 91.7% mission · 7.7% management · 0.6% fundraisingTotal expenses: 101.31% of revenue

2017Expense mix: 92.1% mission · 7.4% management · 0.5% fundraisingTotal expenses: 98.62% of revenue

Money in and money out

Revenue$40,515,671

Expenses$41,437,235

Annual shortfall $921,564 Expenses were higher than revenue for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$37,179,058 · 89.7% of expenses

Management and office costs$3,847,941 · 9.3% of expenses

Fundraising$410,236 · 1.0% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$40,515,671

Expenses$41,437,235

Assets$54,463,489

Income$50,273,302

Contributions$6,453,391

Mission work (program services)$37,179,058

Fundraising$410,236

Management and general$3,847,941

Stocks and bonds$16,518,221

Accounting fees$34,000

Investing fees$87,427

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2024

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

J DAVID BROWNPRESIDENT AND CEO · 40 hrs/week $402,429Base $343,421 · Other $59,008

MELISSA BELLEWSVP AND COO · 40 hrs/week $227,645Base $193,668 · Other $33,977

TOVAH LISKYSVP & CDO · 40 hrs/week $216,730Base $174,686 · Other $42,044

MARY MAZIEJKASVP AND CFO · 40 hrs/week $208,531Base $178,177 · Other $30,354

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (33)

J DAVID BROWNPRESIDENT AND CEO

MELISSA BELLEWSVP AND COO

TOVAH LISKYSVP & CDO

MARY MAZIEJKASVP AND CFO

RYAN SILVABOARD MEMBER

KEVIN QUARANTOBOARD MEMBER

MICHAEL PITNELLBOARD MEMBER

MIKE HAMELBOARD MEMBER

NORRIS PEARSONBOARD MEMBER

ROB NICHOLSBOARD MEMBER

KEITH DOLANBOARD MEMBER

SAMUEL CALDWELLBOARD MEMBER

SHARON CATES-WILLIAMSBOARD MEMBER

SHARON FITCHBOARD MEMBER

TRENT GRIFFIN-BRAAFBOARD MEMBER

WADLER ST JEANBOARD MEMBER

WARREN HAMILTONBOARD MEMBER

KELLY VISKERBOARD MEMBER

ANDREW ALESSIBOARD MEMBER

JOSH WAINMANBOARD MEMBER

JOHN VEROBOARD CHAIR

JOHANNA ROBBINSBOARD MEMBER

JAMES CELESTINEBOARD MEMBER

FRANK SLINGERLANDBOARD MEMBER

EVERETT PATTERSON JRBOARD MEMBER

DR MARIE WILESBOARD MEMBER

DOUG DAVISBOARD MEMBER

DANIEL WOODSIDEBOARD MEMBER

DANIEL SAULLOBOARD MEMBER

CHRISTOPHER ELLIS JRBOARD MEMBER

CHRISTIAN SNYDERBOARD MEMBER

CARRIE HILLENBRANDTBOARD MEMBER

BILL MARINELLOBOARD MEMBER

About this charity

Recognized since: January 1991
Location: 465 NEW KARNER ROAD, ALBANY, NY 12205-3876
County: Albany
In care of: % ROBERT CURLEY
Primary officer: J David Brown, Presdient/CEO

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Phone(518) 869-3500

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2024
Tax period began: April 1, 2024
Return type: 990
NTEE classification: Human Services (P27Z)