Nonprofit · EIN 22-1901046
OCEAN COUNTY YMCA INC
Tax-exempt · TOMS RIVER, NJ 08755
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $4,586,992 | $4,866,800 | -$279,808 | $2,379,553 | $4,094,865 | -$1,715,312 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $4,487,567 | $5,028,857 | -$541,290 | $2,497,044 | $3,908,281 | -$1,411,237 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $4,941,301 | $5,505,254 | -$563,953 | $3,208,650 | $4,078,597 | -$869,947 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $903,660
- Membership dues
- $676,220
- Program service revenue
- $3,494,783
- Investment income
- $155
- Net income from fundraising events
- $6,281
- Other revenue
- $188,394
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $37,772
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $85,000
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,541,125
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,998,129
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $74,199
- Occupancy
- $265,598
- Travel
- $60,841
- Depreciation
- $257,615
- Program services (functional)
- $4,095,824
- Management and general (functional)
- $770,976
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,497,044
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,379,553
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $4,094,865
- Net assets, end of year
- -$1,715,312
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,125,929
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$1,715,312
- Gross receipts
- $4,602,491
- Employees
- 293
- Volunteers
- 127
- Year formed
- 1970
- State of legal domicile
- NJ
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRETCHEN SURETTE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $82,050 | $15,311 |
| MICHAEL P RITACCO CRPC | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HEATHER BARBERI | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JARED RHINE MBA CPA | 1ST VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER SINGAGLIESE MBA CFP | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RUSSELL WHITMAN ESQ | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANN MARIE BAKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LYNNE A DUNN ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN N ERNST | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVE MANZO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JONATHAN Z PETRO ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN J TRAMONTANO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID WINTRODE JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HARVEY YORK ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRETCHEN SURETTE | CEO Officer | 40 | $78,979 | $27,403 |
| MICHAEL P RITACCO CRPC | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HEATHER BARBERI | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JARED RHINE MBA CPA | 1ST VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER SINGAGLIESE MBA CFP | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RUSSELL WHITMAN ESQ | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANN MARIE BAKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LYNNE A DUNN ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN N ERNST | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVE MANZO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JONATHAN Z PETRO ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN J TRAMONTANO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID WINTRODE JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HARVEY YORK ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRETCHEN SURETTE | CEO Officer | 40 | $100,000 | $23,362 |
| MICHAEL P RITACCO CRPC | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HEATHER BARBERI | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JARED RHINE MBA CPA | 1ST VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER SINGAGLIESE MBA CFP | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RUSSELL WHITMAN ESQ | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANN MARIE BAKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LYNNE A DUNN ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN N ERNST | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR BRIAN KLOHN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVE MANZO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JONATHAN Z PETRO ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN J TRAMONTANO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID WINTRODE JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HARVEY YORK ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1088 W WHITTY RD, TOMS RIVER, NJ 08755-3278
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- GRETCHEN SURETTE, 1088 WEST WHITTY ROAD, TOMS RIVER, NJ 08755
- Signed the 990
- GRETCHEN SURETTE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (732) 341-9622
- Website
- WWW.OCYMCA.ORG
- Return prepared by
- HOLMAN FRENIA ALLISON PC
Mission
WE ARE THE LEADING PROVIDER OF CHILD CARE, AQUATICS AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS TO CHILDREN, THE DISABLED, AND SENIORS; WITH AN EMPHASIS ON OUTREACH TO THE UNDERSERVED. WE ARE DEDICATED TO ENSURING THAT EVERYONE, REGARDLESS OF AGE, INCOME, OR BACKGROUND HAS THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN, GROW AND THRIVE. OUR PROGRAMS, SERVICES AND INITIATIVES FOCUS ON YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, HEALTHY LIVING AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY. OUR YMCA IS FOUNDED AND LED BY VOLUNTEERS FROM OUR COMMUNITY. VOLUNTEERS ALSO WORK SIDE BY SIDE WITH US AS MENTORS, COACHES, PROGRAM LEADERS, FUNDRAISERS AND IN OTHER WAYS TO HELP STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITY.
Program accomplishments
- YOUTH DEVELOPMENT - OUR YMCA PROGRAMS, SUCH AS Y-KIDS AND SUMMER DAY CAMP, OFFER A RANGE OF EXPERIENCES THAT ENRICH SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL, CONGNITIVE AND PHYSICAL GROWTH. EXPENSES INCLUDE SUBSIDIES AND DIRECT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE THAT MAKE PARTICIPATION POSSIBLE FOR 25 PERCENT OF THE YOUNG PEOPLE WE ENGAGE. OUR YMCA IS COMMITTED TO NURTURING THE POTENTIAL OF EVERY CHILD AND TEEN. WE BELIEVE ALL KIDS HAVE GREAT POTENTIAL AND DESERVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCOVER WHO THEY ARE AND WHAT THEY CAN ACHIEVE. THAT IS WHY WE HELP YOUNG PEOPLE CULTIVATE THE VALUES, SKILLS AND RELATIONSHIPS THAT LEAD TO POSITIVE BEHAVIORS, BETTER HEALTH AND EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT.Expenses $3,785,773 · revenue $3,676,896
- HEALTHY LIVING - THE Y IS COMMITTED TO IMPROVING AMERICAS HEALTH AND WELL-BEING, COMMUNITY BY COMMUNITY. WE BRING FAMILIES CLOSER TOGETHER, ENCOURAGE GOOD HEALTH AND FOSTER CONNECTIONS THROUGH FITNESS, SPORTS, FUN AND SHARED INTERESTS. AS A RESULT, ABOUT 8,600 PEOPLE IN OUR COMMUNITY ARE RECEIVING THE SUPPORT, GUIDANCE AND RESOURCES THEY NEED TO ACHIEVE GREATER HEALTH IN SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY. THIS IS PARTICULARLY IMPORTANT AS OUR NATION STRUGGLES WIT CHRONIC DISEASE AND OBESITY, FAMILIES WRESTLE WITH WORK/LIFE BALANCE AND INDIVIDUALS SEARCH FOR PERSONAL FULFILLMENT. OUR PROGRAMS ARE ACCESSIBLE, AFFORDABLE AND OPEN TO ALL FAITHS, BACKGROUNDS, ABILITIES, AND INCOME LEVELS.Expenses $272,279
- SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY - IN 2025, WE PROVIDED $37,772 IN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND SUSIDIES TO THE PEOPLE WHO OTHERWISE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ABLE TO AFFORD TO PARTICIPATE. WE ENGAGED ABOUT 4,000 YMCA MEMBERS, PARTICIPANTS AND VOLUNTEERS IN ACTIVITIES THAT STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITY AND PAVE THE WAY FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS TO THRIVE. WE HAVE BEEN LISTENING AND RESPONDING TO OUR COMMUNITY'S MOST CRITICAL SOCIAL NEEDS FOR OVER 50 YEARS.Expenses $37,772 · grants $37,772
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 22-1901046
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1972
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,379,553
- Income (IRS master file)
- $4,602,491
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $4,586,992 | $4,866,800 | $2,379,553 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $4,487,567 | $5,028,857 | $2,497,044 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $4,941,301 | $5,505,254 | $3,208,650 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $4,511,808 | $4,604,503 | $4,387,631 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS.
Questions about OCEAN COUNTY YMCA INC
- What is the EIN of OCEAN COUNTY YMCA INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of OCEAN COUNTY YMCA INC is 22-1901046.
- Is OCEAN COUNTY YMCA INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1972.
- Are donations to OCEAN COUNTY YMCA INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does OCEAN COUNTY YMCA INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of OCEAN COUNTY YMCA INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did OCEAN COUNTY YMCA INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of OCEAN COUNTY YMCA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names GRETCHEN SURETTE.
- Who are the officers and directors of OCEAN COUNTY YMCA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 14 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $82,050 (GRETCHEN SURETTE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does OCEAN COUNTY YMCA INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $4,586,992, expenses of $4,866,800 and total assets of $2,379,553 at year end.
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