Young Mens Christian Association of San Francisco
For over 170 years, the ymca of san francisco has been an anchor in our communities of youth development, economic opportunity, and community well-being. We are committed to …
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For more than 160 years, the YMCA has addressed the most pressing social issues of the day—whether helping newcomers adjust to life in America, providing safe spaces for youth from all backgrounds to learn and grow and inspiring action in and across our communities. In the greater San Francisco area, our YMCA provides accessible support and opportunities that empower people and communities to learn, grow and become healthier. With a focus on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the Y nurtures the potential of every youth and teen, improves the San Francisco Bay Area's health and well-being, and provides opportunities to engage with and support each other. Every day, we work side by side with our neighbors to make …
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Mission
For over 170 years, the ymca of san francisco has been an anchor in our communities of youth development, economic opportunity, and community well-being. We are committed to empowering individuals of all ages and walks of life to reach their full potential through pathways to social mobility and holistic health, fostering a society where everyone can thrive.
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· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Young Mens Christian Association of San Francisco has a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.
- Established in 1853, it is among the oldest human services charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 99% of the 136,181 human services charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 99% of the 322,679 human services charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
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- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyYoung Mens Christian Association of San Francisco is a registered human services nonprofit based in San Francisco, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1853 and has been operating for 173 years. Its EIN is 940997140. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $122M in annual revenue. 158 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Young Mens Christian Association of San Francisco's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 940997140. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Young Mens Christian Association of San Francisco has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 89% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.
Young Mens Christian Association of San Francisco is located in San Francisco, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1853 and has been active for 173 years.
Based on official tax filings, Young Mens Christian Association of San Francisco has $122M in annual revenue. It allocates 89% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 84% for human services charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Young Mens Christian Association of San Francisco is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $122M in annual revenue. The organization has 158 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Young Mens Christian Association of San Francisco. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Young Mens Christian Association of San Francisco holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 89% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 84%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
For more than 160 years, the YMCA has addressed the most pressing social issues of the day—whether helping newcomers adjust to life in America, providing safe spaces for youth from all backgrounds to learn and grow and inspiring action in and across our communities. In the greater San Francisco area, our YMCA provides accessible support and opportunities that empower people and communities to learn, grow and become healthier. With a focus on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the Y nurtures the potential of every youth and teen, improves the San Francisco Bay Area's health and well-being, and provides opportunities to engage with and support each other. Every day... Young Mens Christian Association of San Francisco is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1853.
Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 89% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 84%. Its annual revenue of $122M is well above the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Young Mens Christian Association of San Francisco are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Young Mens Christian Association of San Francisco is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 940997140, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
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YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF SAN FRANCISCO is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (25)
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25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 158 disclosed in the public registry.
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What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 158 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1853
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Quick facts about Young Mens Christian Association of San Francisco
- What is Young Mens Christian Association of San Francisco?
- Young Mens Christian Association of San Francisco is a human services supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in San Francisco, United States. For more than 160 years, the YMCA has addressed the most pressing social issues of the day—whether helping newcomers adjust to life in America, providing safe spaces for youth from all backgrounds to learn and grow and inspiring action in and across our communities. In the greater San Francisco area, our YMCA provides accessible support and opportunities that empower people and communities to learn, grow and become healthier. With a focus on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the Y nurtures the potential of every youth and teen, improves the San Francisco Bay Area's health and well-being, and provides opportunities to engage with and support each other. Every day, we work side by side with our neighbors to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to improve their lives and their community. At the YMCA of Greater San Francisco, our mission is to build healthy, sustainable, and equitable communities for all generations.
- When was Young Mens Christian Association of San Francisco founded?
- Young Mens Christian Association of San Francisco was founded in 1853.
- Who leads Young Mens Christian Association of San Francisco?
- Mittie Grigsby serves as SVP & CFO / Treasurer.
- Where is Young Mens Christian Association of San Francisco located?
- Headquartered in San Francisco, CA, United States.
- What is Young Mens Christian Association of San Francisco's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100M-$1B. 89% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Young Mens Christian Association of San Francisco trustworthy?
- Young Mens Christian Association of San Francisco has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Young Mens Christian Association of San Francisco's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 940997140.
- What is Young Mens Christian Association of San Francisco's website?
- http://www.ymcasf.org