To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all; strengthen communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
A single grant of $8.1 million to the Indiana Alliance of YMCAs points to the scale of National Council of YMCAs of the USA’s support for local YMCA networks. The foundation’s recent giving is built around program support for YMCA associations and related entities, with repeated awards to large metropolitan associations and statewide alliances. That pattern matches its stated purpose: putting Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all, while strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Recent awards show a mix of major city associations and regional collaborations. Philadelphia Freedom Valley YMCA received $799,726, while YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee, YMCA of Greater Seattle, and YMCA 360 Studios each received large program-support grants in the same recent period. Several grantees also appear more than once across the recent list, including YMCA of Greater Indianapolis, YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta, YMCA of the Greater Houston Area, and YMCA of the Greater Twin Cities, which suggests continuing support for established partners rather than isolated one-time awards. The foundation’s giving is organized around core YMCA service delivery: youth development, healthy living, food access, summer programming, and civic engagement. Its recent grant names and stated focus areas align closely, showing an institution funding local implementation across a national network.
Youth development is a central thread in the foundation’s recent grantmaking. YMCA 360 Studios Inc received $720,000 for program support, while YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta Inc received $536,130 in 2023 and $535,188 in 2025, indicating repeated support for program delivery through local YMCA infrastructure. Healthy living and wellness appear in awards to large urban associations such as YMCA of the Greater Houston Area, which received $597,146 in 2023 and $506,582 in 2024. YMCA of San Diego County also received $455,934 for program support, reflecting the foundation’s focus on service delivery through local operating entities. Community-based programming extends to regional YMCA networks as well. Crossroads YMCA Inc received $607,347, and Valley of the Sun YMCA received $501,057, both in program support. These grants fit the foundation’s broader emphasis on operational and activity-specific funding rather than unrestricted general support.
$44.1M
$260.5M
$198.4M
$169.7M
Most grants fall between $13K and $90K, with a median of $34K.
25th Percentile
$13K
Median
$34K
75th Percentile
$90K
About 4% of grants go to recipients in NE.
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Typical grant size sits at $12,878 at the 25th percentile, $34,071 at the median, and $90,232 at the 75th percentile, but the recent list also includes much larger program-support awards tied to network-level YMCA entities. The grant record shows repeat recipients across multiple years, including YMCA of Greater Indianapolis, YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta, the YMCA of the Greater Houston Area, and the YMCA of the Greater Twin Cities, which points to ongoing support relationships. The foundation is a regular funder, not a funder of individuals, and it also makes program-related investments. Its recent awards are project-level or activity-specific and oriented toward program and service delivery.
Grantmaking is entirely U.S.-based in the data provided, with 1,576 grants to U.S. recipients. The highest-frequency state for recipient organizations is Nebraska, even though the foundation’s headquarters is in Chicago, Illinois. Recent grants cluster in major metros and regional YMCA networks: Indianapolis, Atlanta, Chicago, Houston, Seattle, Minneapolis, Phoenix, and San Diego all appear in the recent awards list. The only HQ-state recipient in the recent top grants is YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago, which received program-support funding.
The recent grants go to YMCA associations, alliances, and related YMCA entities such as Indiana Alliance of YMCAs, Philadelphia Freedom Valley YMCA, YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago, YMCA 360 Studios Inc, and YMCA of San Diego County. The pattern points to support for local YMCA infrastructure and program delivery.
Among all grants on file, the 25th percentile is $12,878, the median is $34,071, and the 75th percentile is $90,232. Recent awards also include much larger program-support grants at the network level, including an $8,137,790 award to Indiana Alliance of YMCAs.
Yes. Several grantees appear multiple times in the recent grants list, including YMCA of Greater Indianapolis, YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta Inc, YMCA of the Greater Houston Area, and YMCA of the Greater Twin Cities. That pattern suggests recurring support for established YMCA partners.
Its grantmaking is national, and the recipient country distribution shown in the data is entirely U.S.-based, with 1,576 grants to U.S. recipients. Recent awards include organizations in Indianapolis, Chicago, Atlanta, Houston, Seattle, Minneapolis, Phoenix, and San Diego.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Freedom Valley YMCA | CONSHOHOCKEN, PA | $799,726 | 2025 | Program Support |
| YMCA of Greater Indianapolis | Indianapolis, IN | $546,967 | 2025 | Program Support |
| YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta Inc | Atlanta, GA | $535,188 | 2025 | Program Support |
| Metropolitan Augusta YMCA | Augusta, GA | $503,437 | 2025 | Program Support |
| Austin Metropolitan YMCA | Austin, TX | $433,423 | 2025 | Program Support |
| YMCA of San Diego County | San Diego, CA | $422,515 | 2025 | Program Support |
| Florida's First Coast YMCA - Metropolitan | JACKSONVILLE, FL | $388,891 | 2025 | Program Support |
| Crossroads YMCA Inc | Griffith, IN | $377,643 | 2025 | Program Support |
| Armed Services YMCA of the USA-National Hdqtrs | Woodbridge, VA | $375,000 | 2025 | Program Support |
| YMCA of Greater Long Beach | LONG BEACH, CA | $373,967 | 2025 | Program Support |
| Central Connecticut Coast YMCA | New Haven, CT | $362,967 | 2025 | Program Support |
| YMCA of Greater Seattle | Seattle, WA | $348,400 | 2025 | Program Support |
| YMCA of Central Maryland | Baltimore, MD | $344,939 | 2025 | Program Support |
| Valley of the Sun YMCA | Phoenix, AZ | $330,900 | 2025 | Program Support |
| Central Bucks Family YMCA | Doylestown, PA | $320,186 | 2025 | Program Support |
| YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago | CHICAGO, IL | $319,990 | 2025 | Program Support |
| YMCA of Cass and Clay Counties | Fargo, ND | $311,250 | 2025 | Program Support |
| YMCA of Greater Boston | Boston, MA | $310,488 | 2025 | Program Support |
| YMCA of the Greater Houston Area | Houston, TX | $304,895 | 2025 | Program Support |
| YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas | Dallas, TX | $300,470 | 2025 | Program Support |
| YMCA of Greater Richmond | Richmond, VA | $296,717 | 2025 | Program Support |
| YMCA of Memphis & The Mid-South | Memphis, TN | $292,925 | 2025 | Program Support |
| Kentucky YMCA Youth Association Inc | Frankfort, KY | $291,880 | 2025 | Program Support |
| Gateway Region YMCA | ST LOUIS, MO | $286,917 | 2025 | Program Support |
| YMCA of Greater El Paso TX & Rio Grande Valley | El Paso, TX | $279,900 | 2025 | Program Support |
| YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City | Oklahoma City, OK | $277,000 | 2025 | Program Support |
| YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids, MI | $275,500 | 2025 | Program Support |
| YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee Inc | Milwaukee, WI | $264,175 | 2025 | Program Support |
| YMCA of the Triangle Area | Raleigh, NC | $261,119 | 2025 | Program Support |
| YMCA of Greater San Antonio | San Antonio, TX | $254,023 | 2025 | Program Support |
| The SKY Family YMCA Inc | Venice, FL | $251,530 | 2025 | Program Support |
| Birmingham Metropolitan YMCA | Birmingham, AL | $247,575 | 2025 | Program Support |
| YMCA of Greenville | Greenville, SC | $247,000 | 2025 | Program Support |
| YMCA of Southwest Michigan | Niles, MI | $246,035 | 2025 | Program Support |
| YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth | Fort Worth, TX | $240,536 | 2025 | Program Support |
| YMCA of the Capital Area | Baton Rouge, LA | $239,900 | 2025 | Program Support |
| YMCA of Western North Carolina Inc | Asheville, NC | $239,215 | 2025 | Program Support |
| YMCA of Greater Montgomery | Fort Campbell, KY | $235,750 | 2025 | Program Support |
| YMCA of Middle Tennessee | Nashville, TN | $224,600 | 2025 | Program Support |
| Monroe Family YMCA | Monroe, MI | $221,709 | 2025 | Program Support |
| YMCA of Greater Louisville | Louisville, KY | $219,645 | 2025 | Program Support |
| YMCA of Southeastern North Carolina | WILMINGTON, NC | $216,850 | 2025 | Program Support |
| General Convention of Sioux YMCAs | Dupree, SD | $215,434 | 2025 | Program Support |
| YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit | Detroit, MI | $211,497 | 2025 | Program Support |
| YMCA of Southern Nevada | Las Vegas, NV | $210,669 | 2025 | Program Support |
| YMCA of Metropolitan Hartford | Hartford, CT | $208,250 | 2025 | Program Support |
| YMCA of Southwestern Indiana | Evansville, IN | $207,301 | 2025 | Program Support |
| YMCA of Metropolitan Chattanooga | Chattanooga, TN | $207,250 | 2025 | Program Support |
| Jamestown YMCA | Jamestown, NY | $203,000 | 2025 | Program Support |
| YMCA of San Francisco | San Francisco, CA | $200,788 | 2025 | Program Support |
Philadelphia Freedom Valley YMCA
$799,726Program Support
YMCA of Greater Indianapolis
$546,967Program Support
YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta Inc
$535,188Program Support
Metropolitan Augusta YMCA
$503,437Program Support
Austin Metropolitan YMCA
$433,423Program Support
YMCA of San Diego County
$422,515Program Support
Florida's First Coast YMCA - Metropolitan
$388,891Program Support
Crossroads YMCA Inc
$377,643Program Support
Armed Services YMCA of the USA-National Hdqtrs
$375,000Program Support
YMCA of Greater Long Beach
$373,967Program Support
Central Connecticut Coast YMCA
$362,967Program Support
YMCA of Greater Seattle
$348,400Program Support
YMCA of Central Maryland
$344,939Program Support
Valley of the Sun YMCA
$330,900Program Support
Central Bucks Family YMCA
$320,186Program Support
YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago
$319,990Program Support
YMCA of Cass and Clay Counties
$311,250Program Support
YMCA of Greater Boston
$310,488Program Support
YMCA of the Greater Houston Area
$304,895Program Support
YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas
$300,470Program Support
YMCA of Greater Richmond
$296,717Program Support
YMCA of Memphis & The Mid-South
$292,925Program Support
Kentucky YMCA Youth Association Inc
$291,880Program Support
Gateway Region YMCA
$286,917Program Support
YMCA of Greater El Paso TX & Rio Grande Valley
$279,900Program Support
YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City
$277,000Program Support
YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids
$275,500Program Support
YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee Inc
$264,175Program Support
YMCA of the Triangle Area
$261,119Program Support
YMCA of Greater San Antonio
$254,023Program Support
The SKY Family YMCA Inc
$251,530Program Support
Birmingham Metropolitan YMCA
$247,575Program Support
YMCA of Greenville
$247,000Program Support
YMCA of Southwest Michigan
$246,035Program Support
YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth
$240,536Program Support
YMCA of the Capital Area
$239,900Program Support
YMCA of Western North Carolina Inc
$239,215Program Support
YMCA of Greater Montgomery
$235,750Program Support
YMCA of Middle Tennessee
$224,600Program Support
Monroe Family YMCA
$221,709Program Support
YMCA of Greater Louisville
$219,645Program Support
YMCA of Southeastern North Carolina
$216,850Program Support
General Convention of Sioux YMCAs
$215,434Program Support
YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit
$211,497Program Support
YMCA of Southern Nevada
$210,669Program Support
YMCA of Metropolitan Hartford
$208,250Program Support
YMCA of Southwestern Indiana
$207,301Program Support
YMCA of Metropolitan Chattanooga
$207,250Program Support
Jamestown YMCA
$203,000Program Support
YMCA of San Francisco
$200,788Program Support