YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties

What it reported doing in 2025

The ymca of pierce and kitsap counties' mission is to put christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. The y is the leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community by connecting all people to their potential, purpose, and each other. There is no other nonprofit quite like the y. That's because in 10,000 neighborhoods across the nation, we have the presence and partnerships to not just promise, but to deliver, lasting personal and social change. -the y is community centered. For over 170 years, we've been listening and responding to our communities. -the y brings people together. We welcome all people and connect people of all ages and backgrounds to bridge the gaps in community needs. -the y nurtures potential. We believe everyone should have the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. -the y has local presence and national reach. We mobilize local communities to affect lasting, meaningful change. Membership is the core of all ymca programs. During 2025, over 120,000 people of all ages and backgrounds were active ymca members. Additionally, people engaged in y programs in 2025 through 4.5 million visits to y facilities. Participation is open to all regardless of financial circumstances. The ymca provided $4 million in membership and program fee assistance, as well as program subsidy, in support of our commitment to inclusivity, making it possible for an average of 53,000 people to participate in y programs each month throughout 2025. Youth development: nurturing the potential of every child and teen we believe all children deserve the opportunity to discover who they are and what they can achieve. That's why, through the y, millions of youth nationwide today are cultivating the values, skills, and relationships that lead to positive behaviors, better health, and educational achievement. In 2025, we saw over 185,000 youth program participants. Ymca before and after school: the y provides a safe, nurturing environment for children to learn, grow, and develop social skills. Ymca before and after school programs serve elementary students with a variety of programmatic and activity options to explore and develop their interests and talents. Our focus on safety, health, social growth, and academic enhancement means children have fun, grow, and thrive in our care. More than 3,100 children participated in before and after school and early learning programs in 2025. Learning and development: the y gives children and teens knowledge, character development, guidance, and encouragement to help youth develop and realize their potential. Through programs like teen leadership development at ymca camp seymour, youth and government in local middle schools and high schools, and youth leadership development at y facilities, thousands of teens and children experienced the growth and values only y programs can provide. Aquatics and youth sports: through our membership base and outreach programs, the y provides positive, fun activities that build athletic, social, and interpersonal skills. In 2025, the y served more than 55,000 youth through membership, and taught nearly 60,000 swim lessons. Camp: ymca camp seymour offers an exciting, safe community for youth and families to explore the outdoors, build self-esteem, develop interpersonal skills, and make lasting friendships and memories. Over 15,000 youth and families registered and enjoyed camp seymour year-round through summer resident camp, outdoor environmental education, and family camps. Healthy living: improving the nation's health and well-being in communities across the nation, the y is a leading voice on health and well-being. With a mission centered on balance, the y brings families closer together, encourages good health, and fosters connections through fitness, sports, fun, and shared interests. As a result, millions of youth, adults, and families are receiving the support, guidance and resources needed to achieve greate

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: 68.8%; rating input score 69
• Program expense ratio: 77.3%; rating input score 77
• Fundraising efficiency: $11.59 raised per $1 spent on fundraising; rating input score 30; 30th percentile among comparable filings

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 100%; rating input score 100; 66th 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: 99.5%; rating input score 100; 48th 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: 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: Pass
  • Form 990 shared with the board: Fail
  • Board meeting minutes documented: Pass
  • Audit committee oversight: Pass
  • Independent financial-statement audit: Pass

Sustainability

• Operating margin: 11.3%; rating input score 73; 73rd percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 2.06; rating input score 49; 49th percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: 0.36; rating input score 51; 51st percentile among comparable filings
• Officer compensation ratio: 2.9%; rating input score 46; 46th percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: 3.8% per year; rating input score 100; 28th percentile among comparable filings
• Revenue growth: 3.8% per year; rating input score 100; 32nd percentile among comparable filings
• Asset growth: 2.1% per year; rating input score 100; 11th percentile among comparable filings