YMCA OF THE NORTHERN SKY Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

YMCA OF THE NORTHERN SKY

EIN 45-0232096 · Human Services (P27Z)

What they do

We Are Dedicated to Enhancing The Spirit, Mind, and Body of All Persons Through Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility.

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Look at where the money went

Of every $100 spent, about $88.70 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 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 leaders32 people are listed in the latest report.

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

Money made simple

85.96%of revenue went to mission work88.7% of expenses · Program services

1.04%of revenue went to fundraising1.1% of expenses

$96.94spent for every $100 of revenueRevenue covered expenses this year.

9.95%of revenue went to management and office costs10.3% of expenses

$1.92in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

19.0%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $266,791 for STEVE SMITH (PRESIDENT AND 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$29,758,436

Mission workProgram services$25,580,67185.96% of revenue88.7% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$2,959,5779.95% of revenue10.3% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations$308,3691.04% of revenue1.1% of expenses

Revenue left after expensesReported annual surplus$909,8193.06% of revenueShown in gray on the chart

Total expenses$28,848,61796.94% of revenue

Gray means reported revenue left after expenses for this filing year. It does not necessarily mean cash sitting in a bank account.

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: 88.7% mission · 10.3% management · 1.1% fundraisingTotal expenses: 96.94% of revenue

2024Expense mix: 91.1% mission · 8.2% management · 0.8% fundraisingTotal expenses: 86.60% of revenue

2023Expense mix: 92.4% mission · 6.9% management · 0.7% fundraisingTotal expenses: 101.26% of revenue

2022Expense mix: 90.6% mission · 9.0% management · 0.4% fundraisingTotal expenses: 104.29% of revenue

2021Expense mix: 90.5% mission · 8.9% management · 0.6% fundraisingTotal expenses: 90.32% of revenue

2020Expense mix: 86.6% mission · 12.7% management · 0.7% fundraisingTotal expenses: 62.43% of revenue

2019Expense mix: 90.0% mission · 9.4% management · 0.6% fundraisingTotal expenses: 101.81% of revenue

2018Expense mix: 90.7% mission · 9.0% management · 0.4% fundraisingTotal expenses: 100.80% of revenue

Money in and money out

Revenue$29,758,436

Expenses$28,848,617

Annual surplus $909,819 Revenue was higher than expenses 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)$25,580,671 · 88.7% of expenses

Management and office costs$2,959,577 · 10.3% of expenses

Fundraising$308,369 · 1.1% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$29,758,436

Expenses$28,848,617

Assets$55,254,443

Income$29,801,241

Contributions$5,656,827

Mission work (program services)$25,580,671

Fundraising$308,369

Grants given$1,250,000

Average grant$1,250,000

Management and general$2,959,577

Accounting fees$58,057

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

STEVE SMITHPRESIDENT AND CEO · 40 hrs/week $266,791Base $217,012 · Other $49,779

LORRIE THOEMKEVP OF LEARNING CENTERS · 40 hrs/week $175,593Base $145,098 · Other $30,495

BRITT SELBOVP OF ADMINISTRATION · 40 hrs/week $168,038Base $140,356 · Other $27,682

AARON FABELVP OF MEMBER AND PROGRAM SERVICES · 40 hrs/week $158,932Base $123,320 · Other $35,612

ELY MERCILVP OF BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS · 40 hrs/week $157,883Base $131,153 · Other $26,730

KAREN MATHISONVP OF FINANCIAL DEVELOPMENT · 40 hrs/week $149,547Base $114,749 · Other $34,798

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 (32)

STEVE SMITHPRESIDENT AND CEO

LORRIE THOEMKEVP OF LEARNING CENTERS

BRITT SELBOVP OF ADMINISTRATION

AARON FABELVP OF MEMBER AND PROGRAM SERVICES

ELY MERCILVP OF BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS

KAREN MATHISONVP OF FINANCIAL DEVELOPMENT

KRISTIN ROERSDIRECTOR

KENDRA OLSONDIRECTOR

LINETTE DAHLDIRECTOR

LISA DRAKEDIRECTOR UNTIL MAR 2025

MARY BRESSLERDIRECTOR

MICHAEL ERICKSONDIRECTOR UNTIL MAR 2025

MICHELLE ELDIENCHAIR

RAMMIE OLSONDIRECTOR AS OF MAR 2025

SARAH KNUTSONSECRETARY

SIRI LIVDAHLDIRECTOR UNTIL MAR 2025

SUSAN JARVISDIRECTOR

TODD KADRYDIRECTOR

KIRK CAROWVICE CHAIR #2

KIMBERLY VANNETTDIRECTOR UNTIL MAR 2025

JORDAN RASMUSSONDIRECTOR UNTIL MAR 2025

JEFF THOMASDIRECTOR UNTIL MAR 2025

JEFF BOTNENIMMEDIATE PAST BOARD CHAIR

JANE MCLANDRESSDIRECTOR

JAMES HANDVICE CHAIR #1

DJ COLTERDIRECTOR

DAVID BJORKDIRECTOR UNTIL MAR 2025

CHRIS MARVELTREASURER

BILL NELSONDIRECTOR UNTIL MAR 2025

BETH ASTRUPDIRECTOR

ANGIE BAUMANNTREASURER UNTIL MAR 2025

AARON HILLDIRECTOR

About this charity

Recognized since: January 1943
Location: 400 1ST AVE S, FARGO, ND 58103-1901
County: Cass
In care of: Stephen Smith
Primary officer: Stephen Smith, President & CEO

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Phone(701) 293-9622

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2025
Tax period began: January 1, 2025
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: EIDE BAILLY LLP
NTEE classification: Human Services (P27Z)
Grant-giving organization: Yes