Wisconsin · Nonprofit
WOODSON YMCA INC
WOODSON YMCA INC (Wisconsin) receives grants from 29 organizations whose IRS filings report $7,468,293 to it, the largest being WAUSAU YMCA FOUNDATION INC ($2,354,124). 21 of them have funded it in more than one year.
- Revenue FY2025
- $13M
- Funders on record
- 29
- Grants received
- $7.5M
- Net assets
- $2.2M
What Woodson YMCA Inc does
Mission
The YMCA mission is " To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all." We help the people we serve put these principles into practice in their daily lives. We accomplish this by developing the character of the people we serve. We develop character by teaching positive values. The core values of the YMCA are: caring, honesty, responsibility, and respect. These values are stressed in all areas of the YMCA starting at the preschool level and running all the way through our active older adult programs.
As stated on its FY2025 Form 990.
Programs
Youth Development: At the Woodson YMCA, youth development is not simply a program area, it is the heart of our mission. We are guided by the solid belief that every child, regardless of financial status, ethnicity, gender, or religion, deserves the opportunity to learn, discover their potential, and grow in a safe and encouraging environment. Equity and access are foundational to our purpose, and we work diligently to remove barriers so that every young person can thrive. This year, we invested more than $349,600 in financial assistance to ensure that children and families could fully participate in our programs. Through this support, youth engaged in child care, after-school enrichment, day camp, youth sports, swim lessons, gymnastics classes, karate, and competitive swim and gymnastics teams - experiences designed to build confidence, character, skills, and lifelong healthy habits. As the county's largest provider of child care services, we served more children and families than any other organization in our area. By providing safe, high-quality, and values-based care, we strengthened working families and supported the broader community. Parents were able to remain employed and…
$4,580,239 spentof which $349,600 as grants$5,902,303 earned by the program53% of program spendingHealthy Living: Healthy living is a key component of the Woodson YMCA's mission to strengthen the overall well-being of our community. We promote health and wellness by providing programs and services that encourage individuals and families to stay active, build healthy habits, and connect with others. Through a wide range of fitness opportunities, sports programs, educational offerings, specialized activities for those 55+ and group activities, we create an inclusive environment where people of all ages can improve their physical and emotional health. As families face ongoing financial pressures, health concerns, and social challenges, the Y remains a reliable and supportive resource. Our programs are designed not only to promote physical fitness, but also to foster connection, reduce isolation, and support overall well-being. Accessibility and affordability are central to our mission. We are committed to ensuring that no one is turned away due to an inability to pay. During this fiscal year, we provided more than $484,500 in membership discounts/scholarships, enabling individuals and families to access the programs and services that help them lead healthier lives.
$3,178,196 spentof which $484,500 as grants$3,758,065 earned by the program37% of program spendingSocial Responsibility: Social responsibility is fundamental to the Woodson YMCA's commitment to strengthening our community. We strive to listen carefully and respond thoughtfully to the most pressing needs of the individuals and families we serve, ensuring that our programs and outreach efforts remain relevant and impactful. During this fiscal year, we provided over $46,000 in membership discounts/scholarships. One significant example continues to be The Landing, our senior activity center, which supports older adults in maintaining active and engaged lifestyles. Through programs that encourage connection and promote well-being of mind, body, and spirit, The Landing provides meaningful opportunities for fellowship and continued growth. In addition, we offer initiatives that strengthen both individuals and the broader community, including the LIVESTRONG program, a community garden, seasonal events, and multiple donation drives throughout the year. These efforts provide support, encourage engagement, and foster a sense of shared responsibility and connection. Our impact is further strengthened by the dedication of our volunteers, who serve in both governance and program roles. By…
$867,366 spentof which $46,000 as grants$1,145,910 earned by the program10% of program spending
The 3 programs described on its FY2024 Form 990, listed largest first by expense. Program spending in total: $8,625,801.
The organization over time
Each line starts at 100 in 2017, so what you read is the shape rather than the size: 150 means half as much again as 2017, 50 means half. The number beside each label in the key is where it ended.
Balance sheet
Total assets and total liabilities at each year end, in dollars. The largest one-year move in total assets was 2023 to 2024, from $5.6M to $2.8M (−51%).
How it's funded, over time
Each bar is one year's revenue split into where it came from, and every bar is the same height — these are shares, not amounts, so a year that raised twice as much looks the same size. Hover a bar for the split.
Government-grant reliance: 2020 0% · 2021 21% · 2022 0% · 2023 0% · 2024 0% · 2025 0%. Grants only. Government contracts and fees sit inside program revenue.
Surplus & reserves
Operating surplus or deficit each year, and months of liquidity in hand. 2 of the last 9 reported years ran a deficit.
reserve
Leadership and staff
The officers, directors, trustees and key employees listed on each return. Joined and no longer listed compare each filing with the year before, matching people by surname and first initial; a year after a gap, or a roster under three people, has no comparison.
Chief executive
Bryan Bailey
President and CEO
As listed on its FY2025 Form 990.
Who funds it, year by year
2017 → 2023: the base broadened from 10 funders to 12 funders, grant income rose $243k → $691k.
4 of 29 of your funders are donor-advised or pass-through sponsors (tagged DAF) — 4% of grant dollars received. That money is really individual donors directing a sponsor; the institutions to cultivate are the non-DAF funders.
From the IRS filings of WOODSON YMCA INC’s funders (the co-funder graph). Top 28 of 29 funders by total. Association, not causation. Trends are read to FY2023, the last fiscal year that has finished arriving. FY2024–FY2026 are still being filed and are shown unshaded; they do not move any figure on this page.
How concentrated its funding is
WOODSON YMCA INC leans on a few funders — its largest provides 32% of grant income and the top three 68%; half comes from just 2 funders.
the vertical line marks half of all grant income — 2 funders to its left
43% of the income these shares are computed over arrives through pass-through sponsors or from payers whose filings do not say what kind of payment it is. Concentration is still measured over all of it, because the money is real; what it does not support is a claim about how many institutions have chosen to fund WOODSON YMCA INC.
Largest funder’s share by year: 2017 41% · 2018 47% · 2019 57% · 2020 45% · 2021 38% · 2022 50% · 2023 48% — growing more concentrated.
“Effective funders” = inverse Herfindahl index (1 / Σ shareᵢ²) — the number of equal-sized funders that would give the same concentration. Trends are read to FY2023, the last fiscal year that has finished arriving. FY2024–FY2026 are still being filed and are shown unshaded; they do not move any figure on this page.
How long its funders stay
57% of WOODSON YMCA INC's funders are still giving 3 years after their first grant; 72% give in more than one year at all.
Share of funders still giving k years after their first recorded grant, pooled across every acquisition cohort. A funder counts as retained in a year only if it made a grant that year. Measured to FY2023, the last fiscal year that has finished arriving — a funder cannot be counted as lapsed in a year most filers have not reached.
Where its funders are
97% of WOODSON YMCA INC's grant income comes from Wisconsin funders.
In-state vs out-of-state, by year
Funder states come from each funder’s own filing. $271k arriving through sponsors registered in 3 states is excluded from the map and the split above: a sponsor holds money on a donor’s behalf, so its registered address would place those dollars somewhere no donor need ever have been. Trends are read to FY2023, the last fiscal year that has finished arriving. FY2024–FY2026 are still being filed and are shown unshaded; they do not move any figure on this page.
Organizations like WOODSON YMCA INC
Organizations whose mission and program text most resemble this one, by semantic similarity over every organization in the US filings — the closest peers, and often the clearest route to shared or prospective funders.
In Wisconsin
Nationally
Read directly from this organization’s own Form 990, as neutral context.
Where the money goes
77% of spending goes to programs.
Governance
Public support
95%
Share of support from the public (Schedule A) — the basis for its public-charity status.
Footprint & structure
Files a return copy in 1 state
Part of a family of 1 related entity
- Wausau YMCA Foundation Inc · exempt
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Questions and answers
- Who funds WOODSON YMCA INC?
- WOODSON YMCA INC (Wisconsin) receives grants from 29 organizations whose IRS filings report $7,468,293 to it, the largest being WAUSAU YMCA FOUNDATION INC ($2,354,124). 21 of them have funded it in more than one year.
- How many funders does WOODSON YMCA INC have?
- IRS filings report 29 organizations giving $7,468,293 in grants to WOODSON YMCA INC, 21 of which have funded it in more than one year.
- Who is the largest funder of WOODSON YMCA INC?
- WAUSAU YMCA FOUNDATION INC is the largest funder on record, with $2,354,124 in grants. The full list of funders is on this page.
- How can an organization like WOODSON YMCA INC find more funders?
- Start with the funders already giving here, then look at the foundations that back similar organizations in Wisconsin. The funding by cause and by state pages list the largest funders for a given area and how to approach them.
These figures are read directly from IRS Form 990 / 990-PF e-file XML: this organization’s own return for FY2025 (financials across 2017–2025), and the filings of 29 funders that report grants to it. “On record” means captured in the filings we have parsed — a funder that does not e-file, or whose grant detail is not itemized, will not appear. Filings run roughly 12–24 months behind. Trends on this page end at FY2023, the last fiscal year that has finished arriving; later years are shown and marked, and move no figure. Data on this page was exported October 14, 2026. What this page cannot tell you · view filing