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The 990 read · EIN 95-2039198 · CA · Fiscal year FY ending Jun 2025

YMCA of San Diego County

YMCA of San Diego County: CEO salary, finances and where donations go

In its own words

“The YMCA of San Diego County ("the y") is dedicated to nurturing a healthy spirit, mind, and body so all can thrive while honoring our faith-based heritage.”

Data only Figures straight from the filing, screened by our rules. Not yet reviewed in depth by a CPA.

Methodology by Amir Arani, CPA, CA · Updated

Top pay
$716K Todd Tibbits, 0.2% of spending
Revenue
$371.8M 72% from donations and grants
Spent
$374.5M 93.4% on programs, as reported
Net assets
$170.7M end of FY ending Jun 2025
Savings
5.5 months of spending, net assets ÷ spending
People
7,022 employees, 664 volunteers
Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Parts I, VII, IX, X
01 · Red flags

2 things to look at.

We screen every filing against twelve rules. A flag is a prompt for a closer look, not a finding of wrongdoing.

medium

Loans to or from officers, directors or key employees

Part IV line 26 answered yes.

Form 990 Part IV, line 26; Schedule L Part II
low

Business transactions with insiders or their companies

Part IV line 28a, 28b answered yes.

Form 990 Part IV, lines 28a–28c; Schedule L Part IV
02 · Where $1 goes · FY ending Jun 2025

Of each dollar it spent, 93.4¢ went to programs, as reported.

The split the charity filed.
93.4¢
Programs, $349.8M
0.7¢
Fundraising, $2.4M
5.9¢
Admin, $22.2M
Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Part IX, line 25
Cost to raise $1
1¢
as reported

For each dollar donated, YMCA of San Diego County spent 1¢ on fundraising.

Fundraising ÷ $267.8M contributions · Form 990 Parts VIII, IX
03 · What it does

What it told the IRS it spent on.

The charity's own description of its largest programs, with what each cost.

Program 1 · 9.7% of program spending $33.9M

Healthy living: because the y is for everyone, we bring together children, adults and families of all abilities like no other organization can. As a result, hundreds of thousands in san diego county are receiving the support, guidance and resources needed to achieve greater health and well-being for their spirit, mind and body during fiscal year 2025. For the year ending june 30, 2025, our y impacted the lives of 340,496 individuals, with an astonishing 553,494 personal well-being touchpoints. As the largest ymca in the nation, we proudly reach nearly 10% of san diego county's population,…

Program 2 · 2.3% of program spending $8.2M

Social responsibility: thanks to the generosity of volunteers and public and private donors who give to the y, our community is stronger 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 learn, grow and thrive. This program area includes group services, enrichment, outreach programs, skate parks, youth shelters, housing and transitional living programs, counseling, inclusion, respite care, drug/gang prevention, and more. (continued on schedule o)ymca childcare resource service serves the community…

Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Part III
04 · The savings

Net assets: $172.4M to $170.7M in 11 years.

Net assets at each fiscal year end, 2013 to 2025.

Net assets at year end, $ millions
172
185
181
180
187
189
186
173
195
186
169
171
Form 990 history via ProPublicaForm 990 (FY ending Jun 2025)
05 · Who gets paid

The 8 highest-paid people.

Reportable pay in FY ending Jun 2025, from the charity and related organizations.

Todd Tibbits
President/CEO
$715,870
Tyrone J Hall
EVP/Chief Financial Officer
$415,734
Michelle Mctighe-Rippengale
EVP/Chief Mission Advancement Officer
$357,125
Sarah E Reese
Chief Operating Officer
$333,349
David Frederick
EVP/Chief Strategy & Brand Officer
$306,402
Shannel H Halbo
Sr VP Legal & Risk
$284,687
Kimberly Mcdougal
Chief Social Impact Officer
$256,499
John W Granquist
Sr VP/Chief Information Officer
$252,364
Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Part VII, Section A
Largest outside contractors
ContractorServicePaid
After School Music Academy LLCEducational programming$553,825
Mini Miracles AcademyChildcare provider$533,494
Leaps and Bounds LLCChildcare provider$519,733
Arimaw ProductionsEducational programming$468,187
Pepper Valley Learning CtrChildcare provider$446,885
Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Part VII, Section B
06 · Questions

The questions people ask about the YMCA of San Diego County.

Short, sourced answers. Each one stands on its own.

How much does the YMCA of San Diego County CEO make?

Todd Tibbits, President/CEO, received $715,870 in reportable compensation in FY ending Jun 2025, 0.2% of YMCA of San Diego County's $374.5M in spending.

Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Part VII

What percentage of YMCA of San Diego County donations go to programs?

YMCA of San Diego County reported 93.4% of FY ending Jun 2025 spending as programs, 0.7% as fundraising and 5.9% as management.

Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Part IX

How much money does YMCA of San Diego County have?

Net assets were $170.7M at the end of FY ending Jun 2025, about 5.5 months of spending.

Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Part X

Does YMCA of San Diego County have any red flags in its filing?

Its latest Form 990 triggered 2 of our twelve screening rules: loans to or from officers, directors or key employees; business transactions with insiders or their companies. A flag is a prompt for a closer look, not a finding of wrongdoing.

Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025)
07 · Sources and citing

Every number, traced.

  1. YMCA of San Diego County Form 990, FY ending Jun 2025 (IRS e-file)
  2. YMCA of San Diego County Form 990 history (ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer)
Cite this page

Amir Arani, “YMCA of San Diego County: CEO salary, finances and where your dollar goes,” Charity Math, updated 2026-11-07. https://charitymath.com/charities/ymca-of-san-diego-county/