Nonprofit · EIN 36-2225496
STERLING-ROCK FALLS FAMILY YMCA OF STERLING ILLINOIS
Tax-exempt · STERLING, IL 61081
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $2,427,758 | $2,808,672 | -$380,914 | $6,206,242 | $1,190,326 | $5,015,916 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 (amended) | $2,788,107 | $2,772,110 | $15,997 | $6,828,395 | $1,496,348 | $5,332,047 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $2,603,331 | $3,026,131 | -$422,800 | $7,051,659 | $1,794,408 | $5,257,251 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $667,573
- of which government grants
- $320,655
- Program service revenue
- $1,581,442
- Investment income
- $39,004
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $22,401
- Net income from fundraising events
- $23,364
- Other revenue
- $139,739
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $106,076
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $183,490
- Other salaries and wages
- $948,629
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,306,610
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $65
- Accounting fees
- $25,016
- Occupancy
- $174,117
- Travel
- $9,600
- Depreciation
- $347,029
- Program services (functional)
- $2,097,211
- Management and general (functional)
- $673,499
- Fundraising (functional)
- $37,962
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $6,828,395
- Total assets, end of year
- $6,206,242
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,190,326
- Net assets, end of year
- $5,015,916
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $5,179,792
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $4,528,284
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $487,632
- Gross unrelated business income
- $7,207
- Gross receipts
- $2,442,103
- Employees
- 139
- Volunteers
- 200
- Year formed
- 1984
- State of legal domicile
- IL
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRISH KLAVER | CEO Officer | 50 | $173,492 | $9,998 |
| DAN ARICKX | CHIEF VOLUNTEER OFFICER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY WHITE | VICE CHIEF VOLUNTEER OFFICER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SANDY CAVAZOS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARTY BENSON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATT BIRDSLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHANE BROWN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TAD EVERETT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM MYERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANK NELSEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KRIS NOBLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATY SELMI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH WAHL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRISH KLAVER | CEO Officer | 50 | $155,017 | $14,935 |
| MATT BIRDSLEY | CHIEF VOLUNTEER OFFICER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN ARICKX | VICE CHIEF VOLUNTEER OFFICER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY WHITE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY BENSON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARTY BENSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHANE BROWN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LANCE BUSER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SANDY CAVAZOS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TAD EVERETT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM MYERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANK NELSEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KRIS NOBLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATY SELMI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH WAHL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRISH KLAVER | CEO Officer | 50 | $152,535 | $14,076 |
| MATT BIRDSLEY | CHIEF VOLUNTEER OFFICER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN ARICKX | VICE CHIEF VOLUNTEER OFFICER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY WHITE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY BENSON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARTY BENSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHANE BROWN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LANCE BUSER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SANDY CAVAZOS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TAD EVERETT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM MYERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANK NELSEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KRIS NOBLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATY SELMI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH WAHL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2505 AVENUE E, STERLING, IL 61081-9063
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- TRISH KLAVER, 2505 YMCA WAY, STERLING, IL 61081
- Signed the 990
- TRISH KLAVER, CEO
- Phone
- (815) 535-9622
- Website
- WWW.SRFYMCA.ORG
- Return prepared by
- WIPFLI ADVISORY LLC
Mission
TO PUT CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY FOR ALL. THE STERLING ROCK FALLS YMCA IS A NONPROFIT LIKE NO OTHER. THAT'S BECAUSE IN WE HAVE THE PRESENCE AND PARTNERSHIPS TO NOT JUST PROMISE, BUT DELIVER, POSITIVE CHANGE. THE STERLING ROCK FALLS YMCA IS COMMUNITY-CENTERED. FOR 125 YEARS, WE'VE BEEN LISTENING AND RESPONDING TO THE STERLING-ROCK FALLS COMMUNITY. THE STERLING ROCK FALLS YMCA BRINGS PEOPLE TOGETHER. WE CONNECT PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND BACKGROUNDS TO BRIDGE THE GAPS IN COMMUNITY NEEDS. THE STERLING ROCK FALLS YMCA NURTURES POTENTIAL. WE BELIEVE THAT EVERYONE SHOULD HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN, GROW AND THRIVE. THE STERLING ROCK FALLS YMCA HAS LOCAL PRESENCE AND GLOBAL REACH. WE MOBILIZE LOCAL COMMUNITIES TO EFFECT LASTING, MEANINGFUL CHANGE.
Program accomplishments
- YOUTH DEVELOPMENT & ACHIEVEMENT:THE STERLING-ROCK FALLS FAMILY YMCA PROVIDES HIGH QUALITY, COMPREHENSIVE ACTIVITIES FOR SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN, DRAWING ON DIVERSE MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY. WE PROVIDE BOTH FULL AND PART-TIME OPTIONS IN AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM, NO SCHOOL DAY CAMP, REMOTE LEARNING DAY CAMP AND SUMMER DAY CAMP. IN 2025 THE YMCA WAS ABLE TO SERVE 729 CHILDREN IN YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS.WOVEN INTO THE FABRIC OF THE YMCA MISSION IS A COMMITMENT TO STRENGTHENING FAMILIES. YMCA YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS RELIEVE THE BURDEN OF BALANCING WORK AND FAMILY AND MAKE IT POSSIBLE FOR PARENTS OF CHILDREN IN OUR CARE TO REMAIN GAINFULLY EMPLOYED, KNOWING THEIR CHILDREN ARE THRIVING IN A SAFE, DEVELOPMENTALLY SOUND ENVIRONMENT.THE YMCA PROVIDES TUITION ASSISTANCE INCLUDING REDUCED FEES FOR FAMILIES WHO QUALIFY FOR THE "FREE AND REDUCED LUNCH PROGRAM" AT LOCAL SCHOOLS. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR YMCA MEMBERSHIP AND PROGRAMS IS PROVIDED TO QUALIFIED FAMILIES AND PROVIDES REDUCED PRICES FOR ALL YMCA PROGRAMS ALONG WITH PROVIDING ACCESS FOR THE CHILD AND THEIR FAMILY TO THE YMCA FACILITY. IN ADDITION, WE PROVIDE AID TO FAMILIES WHO NEED HELP DUE TO FAMILY VIOLENCE, SUBSTANCE ABUSE, ETC., BY COLLABORATING WITH OTHER SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES. WE ALSO PROVIDE A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES THAT EMPHASIZE PARENT EDUCATION AND HELP PARENTS LEARN MORE ABOUT HOW TO RAISE HEALTHY, HAPPY CHILDREN WHO DEVELOP SELF-ESTEEM AND MORAL AND ETHICAL VALUES.Expenses $962,605 · grants $36,546 · revenue $791,069
- HEALTH AND WELL BEING FOR ALLMEMBERSHIP:MEMBERS ARE OFFERED THE USE OF THE ASSOCIATION FACILITIES, WHICH ARE FOR PROMOTION OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS. INCLUDED IN THESE FACILITIES ARE A SWIMMING POOL, GYM, WELLNESS CENTER AND AEROBICS ROOM. MEMBERSHIP INCLUDES THE USE OF THE ENTIRE FACILITY, PARTICIPATION IN FITNESS CLASSES AND FREE BABY-SITTING WHILE USING THE FACILITY AND PROGRAMS.THE STERLING-ROCK FALLS FAMILY YMCA PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR MEMBERSHIP AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS. OVER 8,661 PEOPLE BENEFITED FROM MEMBERSHIP AND PROGRAM SERVICES IN 2025. THE STERLING-ROCK FALLS FAMILY YMCA OFFERS A WIDE VARIETY OF PROGRAMS FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND YMCA MEMBERS.YMCA MEMBERSHIP AND PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO FURTHER THE YMCA MISSION. OUR YMCA SEEKS TO HELP OUR MEMBERS AND COMMUNITY PARTICIPANTS:1. DEVELOP SELF-CONFIDENCE AND SELF-RECPECT - AND APPRECIATION OF THEIR OWN WORTH AS INDIVIDUALS2. DEVELP VALUES FOR DAILY LIVING; DEVELOP MORAL AND ETHICAL BEHAVIOR BASED ON JUDEO-CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES3. GROW AS RESPONSIBLE MEMBERS OF THEIR FAMILIES AND AS CITIZENS OF THEIR COMMUNITIES.4. APPRECIATE THAT HEALTH OF MIND AND BODY IS A SACRED GIFT, AND THAT PHYSICAL FITNESS AND MENTAL WELL-BEING ARE CONDITIONS TO BE ACHIEVED AND MAINTAINED.5. RECOGNIZE THE WORTH OF ALL PERSONS, AND WORK WITH INTERRACIAL AND INTER-GROUP UNDERSTANDING.6. DEVELOP A SENSE OF WORLD-MINDEDNESS AND WORK FOR WORLD-WIDE UNDERSTANDING.7. DEVELOP THEIR CAPACITIES FOR LEADERSHIP AND USE THEM RESPONSIBLY IN THEIR OWN GROUPS AND COMMUNITY LIFE.8. BECOME LEADERS AND SUPPORTERS; LEARN THE GIVE AND TAKE NECESSARY STEPS TO WORK TOWARD COMMON GOOD.9. DEVELOP SPECIFIC LIFE SKILLS; ACQUIRE NEW KNOWLEDGE AND WAYS TO GROW IN SPIRIT, MIND, AND BODY FOR ALL.Expenses $639,773 · grants $57,143 · revenue $547,010
- CAMP BENSON:THE YMCA CAMP BENSON PROGRAM PROVIDES A LASTING EXPERIENCE OF PERSONAL ENRICHMENT. THROUGH SUMMER RESIDENCE AND WEEKEND RETREATS, THE CAMP OFFERS ADVENTURE AND LEARNING ACTIVITIES THAT PROVIDE CHALLENGES AND PROMOTE SPIRITUAL AWARENESS, MENTAL DEVELOPMENT, PHYSICAL WELL-BEING, SOCIAL GROWTH AND SELF RESPECT. CAMPING HELPS YOUTH BECOME AWARE OF THEIR PHYSICAL AND MENTAL CAPABILITIES, TO RECOGNIZE THE VALUE OF COOPERATION, GAIN CONFIDENCE AND BUILD SELF-ESTEEM.WHILE CAMP BENSON'S FACILITIES AND LOCATION ARE TERRIFIC, WE BELIEVE THAT IT'S OUR CAMP COUNSELORS THAT MAKE THE SUMMER EXPERIENCE TRULY SPECIAL. AT YCB YOU WILL FIND A TREMENDOUS CONCENTRATION OF "GREAT CAMPERS AND "GREAT ROLE-MODELS" THAT PROVIDE A WONDERFULLY INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR YOUR CHILD. WE HAVE SO MANY FIRST-TIME CAMP FAMILIES IN LARGE PART BECAUSE OF THE EMPHASIS WE PLACE ON TRAINING CAMPERS TO BECOME STAFF THROUGH THE STUDENT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM.IT IS THE MISSION OF YMCA CAMP BENSON TO PROVIDE SAFE, FUN, AND EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES FOR OUR CAMPERS THROUGH THE DEMONSTRATION OF THE FOUR CORE VALUES; CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT AND RESPONSIBILITY AND BY PRACTICING A CAMPER FIRST PHILOSOPHY. SENDING A CHILD TO CAMP IS AN ACT OF GREAT FAITH BY PARENTS. AS DIRECTORS, WE TAKE THAT RESPONSIBILITY VERY SERIOUSLY. WE STRIVE TO MAINTAIN AN ENVIRONMENT THAT BOTH ENCOURAGES PERSONAL GROWTH AND CREATES AN UNFORGETTABLE SUMMER EXPERIENCE. THE CAMP BENSON COMMUNITY IS A CARING AND SUPPORTING ONE, AND AT THE CORE OF EVERYTHING THAT TAKES PLACE AT CAMP.THIS PROGRAM RUNS IN JUNE AND JULY OF EACH YEAR AND IN 2025 WE SERVED OVER 274 CAMPERS.Expenses $494,833 · grants $12,387 · revenue $261,948
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
- 36-2225496
- 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
- 1944
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $6,206,242
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,442,103
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $2,427,758 | $2,808,672 | $6,206,242 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $2,788,107 | $2,772,110 | $6,828,395 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $2,603,331 | $3,026,131 | $7,051,659 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $2,804,934 | $2,970,948 | $7,050,790 | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 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 (search EIN 36-2225496).
Questions about STERLING-ROCK FALLS FAMILY YMCA OF STERLING ILLINOIS
- What is the EIN of STERLING-ROCK FALLS FAMILY YMCA OF STERLING ILLINOIS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of STERLING-ROCK FALLS FAMILY YMCA OF STERLING ILLINOIS is 36-2225496.
- Is STERLING-ROCK FALLS FAMILY YMCA OF STERLING ILLINOIS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1944.
- Are donations to STERLING-ROCK FALLS FAMILY YMCA OF STERLING ILLINOIS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does STERLING-ROCK FALLS FAMILY YMCA OF STERLING ILLINOIS 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 STERLING-ROCK FALLS FAMILY YMCA OF STERLING ILLINOIS 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 STERLING-ROCK FALLS FAMILY YMCA OF STERLING ILLINOIS 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 STERLING-ROCK FALLS FAMILY YMCA OF STERLING ILLINOIS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names TRISH KLAVER.
- Who are the officers and directors of STERLING-ROCK FALLS FAMILY YMCA OF STERLING ILLINOIS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 13 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $173,492 (TRISH KLAVER, CEO).
- How much revenue does STERLING-ROCK FALLS FAMILY YMCA OF STERLING ILLINOIS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,427,758, expenses of $2,808,672 and total assets of $6,206,242 at year end.
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