irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $63.11MHEALTHY LIVING (SEE SCHEDULE O)
- #2 $42.47MSOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (SEE SCHEDULE O)
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Integrated Education and Training (IET)
Combines English language learning with occupational training in restaurant service or front desk representation to support career advancement for immigrants and newcomers
New Americans Initiative
Provides free, trauma-informed services for immigrants and refugees including English language classes, citizenship preparation, legal support, and case management without inquiring about immigration status
Summer Camps
Offers traditional and specialty summer camps for children, including Adventure Camps focused on art, sports, animal care, and game design to foster personal growth and skill development
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Community Festival & Event Production 2 activities
- Administering Healthy Living program with significant annual expenditures and revenueOperated a Healthy Living program with $63,112,558 in expenses and $71,872,655 in program revenue in 2024, and $35,093,662 in expenses and $29,106,501 in revenue in 2020, reflecting sustained investment in health-focused services.
- Administering Social Responsibility program with substantial annual expenditures and revenueOperated a Social Responsibility program with $42,471,933 in expenses, $255,108 in grants, and $49,493,410 in program revenue in 2024, and $28,157,293 in expenses and $24,310,117 in revenue in 2020, supporting community-focused initiatives including housing, food access, and youth development.
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Competitive and Learn-to-Swim Programs 2 activities
- Delivering swim instruction and aquatics programs for all agesProvides year-round swim lessons for infants, children, teens, and adults across YMCA branches, including parent-and-child classes, progressive preschool programs, stroke development, and adult multi-level courses. Also offers open swim sessions for lap, family, and recreational swimming. Taught swimming skills to 23,250 New Yorkers and operated youth swim teams that train and compete regionally.
- Training and certifying lifeguardsOffers free lifeguard training classes leading to YMCA lifeguard certification, hires qualified graduates as lifeguards across branches, and connects participants with job opportunities. Certified 264 lifeguards through its nationally recognized Lifeguard Certification program.
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Youth Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
- Expanding teen leadership and college readiness programsEngages youth in leadership development and college readiness initiatives, supporting them in academic and personal growth. Engaged 2,833 teen leaders in college readiness programs.
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Comprehensive Community Service Hubs 1 activity
- Operating community branches and program sites across New York CityOperates 24 branches and dozens of program sites across the five boroughs of New York City to deliver programs that connect residents and strengthen communities. Serves over 500,000 New Yorkers annually through these locations.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Operating food distribution and community pantry programsDistributes food through Y Community Markets and food pantries across New York City, providing access to essential groceries for thousands of residents. Distributed 656,400 pounds of food and served 23,843 New Yorkers through these programs.
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Supportive and Emergency Housing Services 1 activity
- Providing transitional housing and shelter servicesOperates expanded transitional housing programs that provide shelter to vulnerable New Yorkers. Provided shelter to 1,550 individuals through these services.
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Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
- Providing youth summer and day camp programsOffers summer day camps and specialty camps—including two-week or full-summer sessions—for children across all five boroughs of New York City. Programs include structured daily activities such as group challenges, STEM experiments, sports, arts and crafts, and Social Emotional Learning, with weekly themes, field trips, and family events. Licensed by the NYC Department of Health and accredited by the American Camp Association. Served 10,017 youth in summer day camps and helped 34,500 youth develop healthy habits through Y programs.
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ESL and Citizenship Instruction 1 activity
- Supporting immigrant and newcomer communitiesProvides free trauma-informed services to immigrant communities through the New Americans Initiative, including English literacy (ESL) classes with civics instruction, legal resources, case management, citizenship preparation, and naturalization assistance. Also offers Integrated Education and Training (IET) programs combining English learning with occupational certification in fields like restaurant service and front desk work. Supported over 5,000 newcomers annually and served 705 New Americans through job training, workshops, and legal services.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$241.37M
Contributions & grants$95.36M40%
Program service revenue$135.87M56%
Investment income$10.14M4%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$215.47M
Program expenses86%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$114.41M
Grants paid out$399K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$523.34M
Cash$51.21M
Investments$102.50M
Liabilities$198.40M
Net assets$324.94M
Liquid reserves8.6 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +23.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 24
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHARON GREENBERGER | PRESIDENT/CEO | 40 | $2.13M |
| MICHAEL GUARINO | EXECUTIVE VP/CFO/TREASURER | 40 | $1.29M |
| MELVIN TSE | EVP/COO | 40 | $1.15M |
| ELIZABETH BERGIN | CORP SEC/SVP | 40 | $1.10M |
| JOSEPH CHAN | SVP REAL ESTATE/PROPERTY MGMT | 40 | $514K |
| VERONICA O'SHEA | SVP CHIEF MARK&COMMUN OFFICER | 40 | $486K |
| ANTHONY ESCOBAR | SVP CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER | 40 | $454K |
| JAMES TROCCHIA | SVP HUMAN RESOURCES | 40 | $439K |
| SHARON LEVY | SVP PUBLIC AFFAIRS | 40 | $434K |
| HEATHER LIVERNOIS | VP FINANCE | 40 | $411K |
| LORETTA TRAPANI | VP MEMBER EXPER&OPERATIONS | 40 | $374K |
| MICHAEL PALLADINO | CHIEF INFO&TECH OFFICER | 40 | $320K |
| JODY GRAPES | VP PROPERTY MGMT | 40 | $307K |
| DORDY JOURDAIN | VP FIELD OPERATIONS | 40 | $301K |
| LAUREN BARR | VP YOUTH&COMM DEV | 40 | $296K |
| KATHRYN COLGLAZIER | VP FIELD OPERATIONS | 40 | $290K |
| KRISTA WERBECK | SR EXEC, STRATEGIC PLANNING | 40 | $278K |
| ROSALIE MARR | ASSISTANT TREASURER | 40 | $277K |
| MARIA MARCANTONIO | CHIEF OF STAFF | 40 | $262K |
| ALEXANDRA BLAIR | VP DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $261K |
| LA-VENA FRANCIS | VP FIELD OPERATIONS | 40 | $260K |
| CEDRIC DEW | VP TRANSITIONAL HOUSING | 40 | $260K |
| DONNALEA HULETT | SR EXEC, BENEFITS&COMPENSATION | 40 | $223K |
| EGBERTO CALIX | VP ENTERPRISE RISK MGMT | 40 | $223K |
board members · 1
- ALEXANDER COOK — DIRECTOR
relationships · 10
Who they work with
- Empire State Development Government — Joseph Chan served as Executive Vice President, Real Estate and Public/Private Partnerships at Empire State Development, New York State’s chief economic development agency.
- Facebook Partner — Platform used to engage and connect with the public
- Instagram Partner — Platform used to engage and connect with the public
- NYU Wagner School of Public Service Partner — Shared leadership and professional experience, with staff from both the YMCA of Greater New York and NYU Wagner School of Public Service having held roles across the organizations.
- New York-Presbyterian Hospital Partner — Shared leadership and professional experience between the YMCA of Greater New York and New York-Presbyterian Hospital, with staff having held senior roles at both organizations.
- Rockaway YMCA Partner — Branch location offering indoor pool swim lessons for families, children, and adults.
- Twitter Partner — Platform used to engage and connect with the public
- U.S. Soccer Foundation Partner — Provides certified coach-mentors for the YMCA's Soccer Academy summer camp program.
- Welcome.US Partner — Partners with Welcome.US to support displaced individuals by providing welcoming and safe spaces
- West Side YMCA Partner — Branch location offering adult lap swim and swim lessons.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community-Centered Wellness Modelmethodology: community-centered_wellnessBy fostering connection, community, and care as foundational elements, the YMCA promotes personal growth and resilience because social belonging and shared values enhance individual well-being and sustained engagement.
- Social-Emotional Learning Through Playmethodology: social-emotional_learning_through_playBy integrating social-emotional learning into daily play-based activities, the YMCA fosters peer relationships, teamwork, and personal growth because experiential, child-led interaction builds emotional intelligence more effectively than didactic instruction.
- Trauma-Informed, Values-Based Support for Immigrant Communitiesmethodology: trauma_informed_careBy providing universal access and using a trauma-informed approach grounded in core values, the YMCA creates a safe-haven environment for immigrants and refugees because psychological safety and inclusion increase service utilization and promote healing and integration.