YMCA OF THE USA (Y-USA) IS THE NATIONAL RESOURCE OFFICE FOR THE NATION'S NEARLY 2,600 YS, WHICH STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY BY NURTURING THE POTENTIAL OF KIDS, PROMOTING HEALTHY LIVING FOR ALL AND FOSTERING SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY. COLLECTIVELY, THE Y SERVES 4.8 MILLION YOUTH UNDER THE AGE OF 18 AND 8.2 MILLION ADULTS.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 8 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Human Services organizations in Illinois.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President and CEO Above 90th percentile | $849k $940k |
Executive Vice President, Chief Government Relations and Chief Public Policy Officer Above 90th percentile | $822k $910k |
Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer Above 90th percentile | $643k $712k |
Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer Above 90th percentile | $584k $647k |
Executive Vice President, Chief Network Experience Officer Above 90th percentile | $503k $557k |
Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer Above 90th percentile | $455k $504k |
Senior Vice President, Chief Global Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Senior Vice President Above 90th percentilevs Human Services peers nationwide | $397k $439k |
Executive Vice President, Chief Learning & Leadership Development Officer Above 90th percentile | $378k $419k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 37 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at National Council of YMCAs of the USA equaled 0.5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for human services organizations is 8%.
Based on 26,698 human services organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about National Council of YMCAs of the USA
What does the Chief Executive Officer of National Council of YMCAs of the USA earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of National Council of YMCAs of the USA received $848,653 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among Human Services organizations in Illinois: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at National Council of YMCAs of the USA compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Human Services organizations in Illinois, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at National Council of YMCAs of the USA falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at National Council of YMCAs of the USA equaled 0.5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for human services organizations is 8%.
What are National Council of YMCAs of the USA's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, National Council of YMCAs of the USA reported $153M in total revenue and $157.8M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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