YMCA of Middle Tennessee

What it reported doing in 2025

Healthy living we're committed to improving the health and well-being of our community because we believe a community is strongest when everyone in it has the opportunity to live healthier in all areas of life-spirit, mind and body. Unfortunately, too many people in our community are suffering from a health and obesity crisis that is causing unnecessary harm and costing our state billions of dollars in preventable health care costs. Research shows that by investing in the health of our neighbors now, we can stop illnesses before they start, and the savings quickly add up in our community through: * improved quality of life * fewer illnesses * increased school performance * healthy aging * a better workforce how? We're committed to providing community-based health solutions that offer everyone, regardless of age, income or background, the opportunity to improve their health and well-being. Our strategies: prevention as a leading provider of holistic health and wellness services in our community, we help individuals and families practice the healthy lifestyle habits that have been proven to prevent illnesses ranging from diabetes and stroke to heart disease and many forms of cancer. In addition, we work outside the walls of our facilities to engage in community partners and leaders in all areas of government to advocate for policies and programs that can make the healthy choice the easier choice for everyone in our community. Assisting targeted health populations some people need more help with their health than others. That's why we provide support groups and other programs focused on serving the physical, mental and spiritual needs of targeted health populations ranging from people with cancer or diabetes to individuals fighting addiction or depression. We're also partnering with local hospitals and other health providers to offer medically-based services including physical therapy, nutrition education and cardiac rehabilitation. Eliminating health disparities studies show that individuals with the lowest incomes are 44% more likely to become obese compared to households with higher incomes. In addition, some minority groups or people living in certain under-served communities have much higher rates of obesity as well as other painful and debilitating health conditions. Through its financial assistance programs and commitment to maintaining a presence in all parts of our community, we address these health disparities and eliminate the link between an individual's socioeconomic status and their health. Our 2025 impact: * improved the health of more than 189,000 members * improved the physical and social well-being of thousands of participants by averaging over 1,300 ymca group fitness classes weekly taught by nearly 500 instructors throughout middle Tennessee. * eliminated health disparities by offering membership financial assistance to nearly 22,000 individuals, through our open doors program.

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: 83.9%; rating input score 84
• Program expense ratio: 87%; rating input score 87
• Fundraising efficiency: $11.29 raised per $1 spent on fundraising; rating input score 28; 28th percentile among comparable filings

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 94.7%; rating input score 95; 31st percentile among comparable filings
• Pay-setting controls: 3 of 6 controls in place; rating input score 50
  • Compensation committee: Pass
  • Independent consultant: Missing
  • Other Form 990s reviewed: Missing
  • Written employment contract: Missing
  • Compensation survey or study: Pass
  • Board or committee approval: Pass
• Foreign activity oversight: 1 of 8 controls in place; rating input score 12
  • Claims monitoring procedures: Pass
  • Requires narrative reports: Limited
  • Conducts field audits: Limited
  • May suspend future funding: Limited
  • Requires financial reports: Limited
  • Conducts site visits: Limited
  • Requires grant agreements: Limited
  • May require repayment: Limited
• Grant itemization coverage: 99.8%; rating input score 100; 52nd 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; 65th percentile among comparable filings
• Governance controls: 9 of 9 controls in place; rating input score 100
  • Conflict-of-interest policy: Pass
  • Whistleblower policy: Pass
  • Document-retention policy: Pass
  • CEO compensation review process: Pass
  • Other executive compensation review process: Pass
  • Form 990 shared with the board: Pass
  • Board meeting minutes documented: Pass
  • Audit committee oversight: Pass
  • Independent financial-statement audit: Pass

Sustainability

• Operating margin: 4%; rating input score 51; 51st percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 1.9; rating input score 46; 46th percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: 0.16; rating input score 70; 70th percentile among comparable filings
• Officer compensation ratio: 3.7%; rating input score 34; 34th percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: -0.4% per year; rating input score 0; 11th percentile among comparable filings
• Revenue growth: 1.1% per year; rating input score 100; 7th percentile among comparable filings
• Asset growth: 1.3% per year; rating input score 100; 8th percentile among comparable filings