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YMCA of Greater Houston

We build strong kids, strong families, strong communities

three stars

89.30

2600 North Loop West, Suite 300 Houston, TX 77092
tel: (713) 659-5566   Web Site
EIN: 74-1109737

Board Leadership
Khambrel Marshall
Board Chair

CEO
Paul McEntire
Chief Executive Officer

 
 
  Score
(out of 100) 		Rating
Overall Score & Rating 89.30 three stars
  Financial 84.88 three stars
  Accountability & Transparency 100.00 four stars
This rating was published 12/01/2017 and includes data from FY2016, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?

First organized in 1886, the YMCA of Greater Houston's mission is to put Judeo-Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. The YMCA has always stayed true to its mission, values and purpose. With 34 centers and over 300 program locations serving eleven counties, the YMCA of Greater Houston is helping to build strong kids, strong families and strong communities. The YMCA is serving more than 500,000 boys and girls, men and women each year.

First organized in 1886, the YMCA of Greater Houston's mission is to put Judeo-Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. The YMCA has always stayed true to its mission, values and purpose. With 34 centers and over 300 program locations serving eleven counties, the YMCA of Greater Houston is helping to build strong kids, strong families and strong communities. The YMCA is serving more than 500,000 boys and girls, men and women each year.

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Financial

three stars

84.88

Accountability & Transparency

four stars

100.00

This rating was published 12/01/2017 and includes data from FY2016, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?
Overall Rating Chart
  Program Expenses
(Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs
and services it delivers)		 86.9%
  Administrative Expenses 11.3%
  Fundraising Expenses 1.7%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.15
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 1.21
  Program Expenses Growth 3.9%
  Liabilities to Assets 51.1%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by YMCA of Greater Houston on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by YMCA of Greater Houston on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
Information Provided on the Form 990  
  Independent Voting Board Members
  No Material diversion of assets
  Audited financials prepared by independent accountant
  Does Not Provide Loan(s) to or Receive Loan(s) From related parties
  Documents Board Meeting Minutes
  Provided copy of Form 990 to organization's governing body in advance of filing
  Conflict of Interest Policy
  Whistleblower Policy
  Records Retention and Destruction Policy
  CEO listed with salary
  Process for determining CEO compensation
  Board Listed / Board Members Not Compensated
Is the following information easily accessible on the charity's website?  
  Donor Privacy Policy
  Board Members Listed
  Audited Financials
  Form 990
  Key staff listed

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
YMCA of Greater Houston (TX) 89.30 three stars
YWCA Tulsa (OK) 85.06 three stars
Moultrie YMCA (GA) 86.15 three stars
Boothbay Region YMCA (ME) 91.00 four stars
YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta (GA) 93.61 four stars

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REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $9,091,716
   Federated Campaigns $2,808,574
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $612,061
   Related Organizations $148,262
   Government Grants $417,838
Total Contributions $13,078,451
   Program Service Revenue $110,462,490
Total Primary Revenue $123,540,941
   Other Revenue $2,628,216
TOTAL REVENUE $126,169,157
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $109,479,175
   Administrative Expenses $13,609,978
   Fundraising Expenses $2,343,419
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $125,432,572
   
Payments to Affiliates $532,664
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $736,585
   
Net Assets $148,042,635

Program names and associated costs are listed for the top programs as reported on the charity's most recently filed Form 990. The top programs displayed will include the largest three programs, or those programs covering at least 60% of the charity's total expenses, whichever comes first.

Program Name Amount Spent % of Program Expenses
Healthy Living Program $60,349,221 55.1%
Youth Development $31,900,310 29.1%
Social Responsibility $17,229,644 15.7%

Ratings History

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2016-08 12/01/2017 89.30 three stars
2015-08 06/01/2017 89.43 three stars
2015-08 11/01/2016 89.06 three stars
2014-08 06/01/2016 91.36 four stars
 
CN 2.0
2014-08 11/01/2015 90.60 four stars
2013-08 12/22/2014 93.02 four stars
2012-08 10/01/2013 94.20 four stars
2011-08 11/06/2012 92.80 four stars
2011-08 09/01/2012 89.10 three stars
2010-08 09/20/2011 86.39 three stars
 
CN 1.0
2009-08 10/01/2010 86.11 three stars
2008-08 12/01/2009 92.56 four stars
2007-08 04/01/2009 93.17 four stars
2006-08 11/01/2007 93.90 four stars
2005-08 09/01/2006 95.62 four stars
2004-08 11/01/2005 96.42 four stars
2003-08 09/01/2004 92.68 four stars
2002-08 12/01/2003 91.15 four stars
2001-08 02/05/2003 94.14 four stars
2000-08 10/15/2002 94.52 four stars

The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

EIN 74-1109737
Name in IRS Master File YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF GREATER HOUSTON AREA
NTEE Code P27
NTEE Classification Young Men's or Women's Associations (YMCA, YWCA, YWHA, YMHA)
NTEE Type Human Services - Multipurpose and Other
Classification Religious Organization
Subsection 501(c)(3)  (View the list of codes)
Activities (324) YMCA, YWCA, YMCA, etc.
Foundation Status Organization that normally receives no more than one-third of its support from gross investment income and unrelated business income and at the same time more than one-third of its support from contributions, fees, and gross receipts related to exempt purposes.  509(a)(2)
Deductibility Contributions are deductible
Affiliation Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations).
Group Name [Not Applicable]
Ruling Date October, 1962
Filing Requirement 990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Fiscal Year End August
IRS Forms 990
(provided courtesy of Foundation Center)		 (Log In or Register Now to View Forms 990!)
  • August, 2016
  • August, 2015
  • August, 2014
  • August, 2013
  • August, 2012

The data displayed in this profile is provided by the IRS for free in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
$420,590 0.33% Paul McEntire President, CEO
Other Salaries of Note
$281,138 0.22% Clark David Baker Former President, CEO

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
YMCA of Greater Houston (TX) 89.30 three stars
YWCA of Nashville & Middle Tennessee (TN) 86.75 three stars
YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth (TX) 90.35 four stars
The Jewish Community Center of Greater Columbus (OH) 90.49 four stars
Scott County Family Y (IA) 95.66 four stars

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Charity Contact Info

YMCA of Greater Houston
2600 North Loop West, Suite 300
Houston, TX 77092
tel: (713) 659-5566
fax: (713) 758-9140
EIN: 74-1109737

Mail donations to:
P.O. Box 3007
Houston, TX 77253

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Board Leadership

Khambrel Marshall
Board Chair

CEO

Paul McEntire
Chief Executive Officer

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