Armed Services Ymca of the USA

What it reported doing in 2025

Asymca core services: research shows that one in four active duty military families report being food insecure. In response, the asymca is proud to provide a welcoming, judgment-free environment for military families to access food assistance across all 12 branches. Military families can shop at client-choice food markets where they select from shelf-stable foods, fresh and frozen items, dairy, meat and healthy options. In addition, many branches offer other basic needs including baby food, formula, diapers, and wipes, personal care items, and household cleaning supplies. In 2025, the asymca served more than 157,000 families and delivered more than 4.1 million pounds of food.asymca's core services offered at branches and affiliates include:- food assistance and baby care items - temporary emergency financial assistance- operation ride home holiday travel assistance - operation holiday joy food and toy distributions and holiday events- military spouse employment programs- operation kid comfort deployment services- financial literacy education- nutrition literacy education- volunteer opportunitiesasymca's health, wellness and recreational programsthe asymca supports the whole person and the whole family for junior-enlisted military personnel, their spouses and children. Asymca keeps children and adults active and connected to their community while building and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Local programs range from safety around water education to youth sports leagues and parent/child dances that encourage bonding and provide fun socialization activities. In addition, asymca is considered the "home away from home" for many military families who rely on resources, referrals and information to support a variety of needs. In several locations, the asymca operates "warrior care" programs and services for wounded, ill and injured service members and their caregiving family members to enjoy recreational activities, complimentary tickets to local events, therapy dog visits, woodworking sessions, and pool therapy.asymca's health, wellness and recreational programs offered at branches and affiliates include:- aquatics and water therapy- safety around water swim lessons- breast cancer awareness group - cpr/first aid training- healthy kids days- parent/child dances- wellness programs- warrior support programs for wounded, ill and injured service members and their caregiver spouses and children- spouse social craft and conversation groups - support of enlisted spouses club- support groups for parents with children of special needs- group exercise classes- pilates and yoga classes- walking groups- healthy living and disease preventions programs- youth sports, camps, and leagues- resources and referrals- military and volunteer appreciation events- ticket giveaways

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: 82.7%; rating input score 83
• Program expense ratio: 69.5%; rating input score 70
• Fundraising efficiency: $3.21 raised per $1 spent on fundraising; rating input score 8; 8th percentile among comparable filings

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 95%; rating input score 95; 28th percentile among comparable filings
• Pay-setting controls: 4 of 6 controls in place; rating input score 67
  • Compensation committee: Pass
  • Independent consultant: Missing
  • Other Form 990s reviewed: Pass
  • Written employment contract: Missing
  • Compensation survey or study: Pass
  • Board or committee approval: Pass
• Foreign activity oversight: Limited
• Grant itemization coverage: 97.1%; rating input score 97; 37th percentile among comparable filings
• Major donor itemization: Yes; rating input score 100
• Related-party transparency: Limited

Accountability

• Independent voting board: 100%; rating input score 100; 64th percentile among comparable filings
• Governance controls: 8 of 9 controls in place; rating input score 89
  • Conflict-of-interest policy: Pass
  • Whistleblower policy: Pass
  • Document-retention policy: Pass
  • CEO compensation review process: Pass
  • Other executive compensation review process: Fail
  • Form 990 shared with the board: Pass
  • Board meeting minutes documented: Pass
  • Audit committee oversight: Pass
  • Independent financial-statement audit: Pass

Sustainability

• Operating margin: -13.5%; rating input score 5; 5th percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 2.29; rating input score 57; 57th percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: 0.55; rating input score 23; 23rd percentile among comparable filings
• Officer compensation ratio: 5.5%; rating input score 53; 53rd percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: 15.8% per year; rating input score 100; 83rd percentile among comparable filings
• Revenue growth: 11% per year; rating input score 100; 77th percentile among comparable filings
• Asset growth: 13% per year; rating input score 100; 77th percentile among comparable filings