THE WEST COOK YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATIONS INC Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

THE WEST COOK YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATIONS INC

EIN 36-2179780 · Young Mens or Womens Associations (P27)

What they do

THE WEST COOK YMCA, ROOTED IN JUDEO-CHRISTIAN TRADITION, is DEDICATED to DEVELOPING THE SPIRIT-MIND-BODY of ALL PERSONS, THROUGH QUALITY LEADERSHIP, PROGRAMS and SERVICES, IN COOPERATION WITH COMMUNITY GROUPS for THE COMMON GOOD.

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Look at where the money went

Of every $100 spent, about $42.20 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 2025The charity has a recent tax report to read.

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

They name their leaders11 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

42.85%of revenue went to mission work42.2% of expenses · Program services

1.94%of revenue went to fundraising1.9% of expenses

$101.45spent for every $100 of revenueSpending was higher than revenue this year.

56.66%of revenue went to management and office costs55.9% of expenses

$1.30in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

28.2%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Worth asking: Expenses exceeded revenue by $44,222 this year. Ask whether that was planned or caused by a one-time event.

Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $136,279 for HEATHER PERKINS (WCYMCA PRESIDENT & CEO). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2025

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$3,058,596

Mission workProgram services$1,310,63842.85% of revenue42.2% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$1,732,95056.66% of revenue55.9% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations$59,2301.94% of revenue1.9% of expenses

Total expenses$3,102,818101.45% 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

2025CurrentExpense mix: 42.2% mission · 55.9% management · 1.9% fundraisingTotal expenses: 101.45% of revenue

2024Expense mix: 41.5% mission · 53.8% management · 4.7% fundraisingTotal expenses: 87.32% of revenue

2023Expense mix: 44.9% mission · 51.5% management · 3.6% fundraisingTotal expenses: 93.16% of revenue

2022Expense mix: 44.2% mission · 55.8% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 105.34% of revenue

2021Expense mix: 40.4% mission · 59.6% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 86.07% of revenue

2020Expense mix: 39.2% mission · 57.2% management · 3.6% fundraisingTotal expenses: 115.49% of revenue

2019Expense mix: 44.8% mission · 51.9% management · 3.3% fundraisingTotal expenses: 110.43% of revenue

2018Expense mix: 45.0% mission · 52.9% management · 2.1% fundraisingTotal expenses: 106.46% of revenue

Money in and money out

Revenue$3,058,596

Expenses$3,102,818

Annual shortfall $44,222 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)$1,310,638 · 42.2% of expenses

Management and office costs$1,732,950 · 55.9% of expenses

Fundraising$59,230 · 1.9% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$3,058,596

Expenses$3,102,818

Assets$4,023,025

Income$3,057,573

Contributions$862,380

Mission work (program services)$1,310,638

Fundraising$59,230

Management and general$1,732,950

Stocks and bonds$534,295

Accounting fees$50,148

Investing fees$5,100

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2025

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

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

HEATHER PERKINSWCYMCA PRESIDENT & CEO · 40 hrs/week $136,279Base $116,752 · Other $19,527

LUIS LAZARO-CARRASCOFINANCE DIRECTOR · 40 hrs/week $118,229Base $84,049 · Other $34,180

REBECCA BOBLETTCOO & INTERIM CEO · 40 hrs/week $104,833Base $86,326 · Other $18,507

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 (11)

HEATHER PERKINSWCYMCA PRESIDENT & CEO

LUIS LAZARO-CARRASCOFINANCE DIRECTOR

REBECCA BOBLETTCOO & INTERIM CEO

ANITA ALVAREZSECRETARY

DAMIEN MCNIGHTBOARD MEMBER

GENARO BALTAZARBOARD MEMBER

GLENN R HUSABOARD MEMBER

JIM LENCIONIBOARD MEMBER

JOHN NORTONTREASURER

SUSAN FINNBOARD MEMBER

TOM ERVINCHAIRMAN

About this charity

Recognized since: January 1944
Location: 255 S MARION ST, OAK PARK, IL 60302-3103
County: Cook
In care of: % LUIS LAZARO-CARRASCO
Primary officer: HEATHER PERKINS, PRESIDENT

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Phone(708) 383-5200 Officer phone(708) 434-0230

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2025
Tax period began: January 1, 2025
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP
NTEE classification: Young Mens or Womens Associations (P27)
IRS tax category: Young Mens or Womens Associations