About National Council of Ymcas of the Usa
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.
Focus Areas
Youth developmentChild care and afterschool programsCivic engagement (Youth and Government)Healthy living and wellnessSummer camp and outdoor educationFood access and nutrition initiatives
Funding Style
program-restricted supportoperational/program delivery fundingproject-level or activity-specific grants
Topics
general program operationsservice delivery funding
About National Council of Ymcas of the Usa
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.
What National Council of Ymcas of the Usa Funds
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.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$44.1M
Total Assets
$260.5M
Total Revenue
$198.4M
Total Expenses
$169.7M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $13K and $90K, with a median of $34K.
25th Percentile
$13K
Median
$34K
75th Percentile
$90K
Geographic Reach
National52 states funded
About 4% of grants go to recipients in NE.
Funding intensity
LowHigh
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