Nonprofit · EIN 41-0693931
LAKE SUPERIOR YMCA
Tax-exempt · DULUTH, MN 55802
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $15,149,086 | $14,212,463 | $936,623 | $25,189,388 | $1,887,153 | $23,302,235 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $13,773,747 | $13,138,791 | $634,956 | $23,277,282 | $1,855,093 | $21,422,189 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $13,065,870 | $12,921,155 | $144,715 | $21,924,580 | $2,003,026 | $19,921,554 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,046,767
- of which government grants
- $1,494,082
- Program service revenue
- $11,868,298
- Investment income
- $212,019
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $46,593
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $22,002
- Other revenue
- $22,002
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $255,130
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $925,635
- Other salaries and wages
- $7,042,224
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $9,406,540
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $92,812
- Accounting fees
- $43,664
- Occupancy
- $703,990
- Travel
- $258,053
- Depreciation
- $161,649
- Program services (functional)
- $11,010,096
- Management and general (functional)
- $3,094,575
- Fundraising (functional)
- $107,792
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $23,277,282
- Total assets, end of year
- $25,189,388
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,887,153
- Net assets, end of year
- $23,302,235
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $452,711
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,137,897
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $12,772,639
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $10,529,596
- Gross unrelated business income
- $777,248
- Gross receipts
- $18,276,801
- Employees
- 823
- Volunteers
- 932
- Year formed
- 1883
- State of legal domicile
- MN
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SARA COLE | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 40 | $372,979 | $70,710 |
| AMY HUME | CFO AND VP OF ADMIN & SHARED SVCS. Officer | 40 | $213,260 | $67,227 |
| JERAMY KATCHUBA | COO Officer | 40 | $156,588 | $44,871 |
| CATHERINE CARTER HUBER | ASSOCIATION BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| MATT BAUMGARTNER | PAST ASSOCATION BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JILL FAUCHALD | ASSOCATION BOARD SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN HREN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALLISON BLAKELY HANIG-LANDRUS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHIAMAKA ENEMUOH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HANNAH STEVENS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHAD CURRAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNA MAKI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID MILLS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEVIN STIGSELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH DURAND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
4 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL PENNINGTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JUDGE STEVEN HANKE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| THERESA SEVERANCE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAN MUMFORD | GENERAL COUNSEL Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SARA COLE | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 40 | $232,521 | $50,035 |
| AMY HAGGENMILLER | CFO Officer | 40 | $191,814 | $50,059 |
| JERAMY KATCHUBA | COO Officer | 40 | $146,805 | $46,224 |
| MATT BAUMGARTNER | PAST ASSOCATION BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CATHERINE CARTER HUBER | ASSOCIATION BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN HREN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JILL FAUCHALD | ASSOCATION BOARD SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALLISON BLAKELY HANIG-LANDRUS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHIAMAKA ENEMUOH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HANNAH STEVENS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHAD CURRAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNA MAKI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| THERESA SEVERANCE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID MILLS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEVIN STIGSELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH DURAND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL PENNINGTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE HANKE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN MUMFORD | GENERAL COUNSEL Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 20 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SARA COLE | CEO Officer | 40 | $232,521 | $45,235 |
| AMY HAGGENMILLER | CFO Officer | 40 | $157,694 | $46,014 |
| JERAMY KATCHUBA | SENIOR VP OF OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $114,870 | $41,035 |
| MATT BAUMGARTNER | ASSOCATION BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CATHERINE CARTER HUBER | BOARD CO-CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN HREN | BOARD TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JILL FAUCHALD | ASSOCATION BOARD SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALLISON BLAKELY HANIG-LANDRUS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BILLYE COENEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHIAMAKA ENEMUOH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE LUNDE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HANNAH STEVENS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHAD CURRAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNA MAKI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| THERESA SEVERANCE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID MILLS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEVIN STIGSELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH DURAND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL PENNINGTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE HANKE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 302 W 1ST ST, DULUTH, MN 55802-1606
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- SARA COLE, 302 W 1ST ST PO BOX 3678, DULUTH, MN 55802
- Signed the 990
- SARA COLE, PRESIDENT & CEO
- Phone
- (218) 722-4745
- Website
- WWW.DULUTHYMCA.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP
Mission
THE DULUTH AREA FAMILY YMCA IS DEDICATED TO PUTTING THE PRINCIPLES OF CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, AND RESPONSIBILITY INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND, AND BODY FOR ALL.
Program accomplishments
- YOUTH DEVELOPMENT - OUR YMCA IS COMMITTED TO NURTURING THE POTENTIAL OF EVERY CHILD AND TEEN. WE BELIEVE THAT ALL KIDS DESERVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCOVER WHO THEY ARE AND WHAT THEY CAN ACHIEVE. THAT'S WHY WE HELP LEAD TO POSITIVE BEHAVIORS, BETTER HEALTH, AND EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT. OUR YMCA PROGRAMS, SUCH AS EARLY EDUCATION, SUMMER RESIDENTIAL CAMP, OUT OF SCHOOL TIME CARE AND DAY CAMP OFFER A RANGE OF EXPERIENCES THAT ENRICH COGNITIVE, SOCIAL, PHYSICAL, AND EMOTIONAL GROWTH. SUBSIDIES AND DIRECT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE MAKE PARTICIPANT POSSIBLE FOR 100 PERCENT OF THE YOUNG PEOPLE WE ENGAGE. THE DULUTH AREA FAMILY YMCA OPERATES CAMP MILLER SUMMER CAMP IN STURGEON LAKE, MN. CAMP MILLER HAD 471 CHILDREN ATTEND WITH $36,458 IN SCHOLARSHIPS GIVEN OUT. IN 2025 THE YMCA PROVIDED EARLY EDUCATION SERVICES TO 204 CHILDREN AND OUT OF SCHOOL PROGRAMMING TO 1,840 CHILDREN AND SUMMER DAY CAMP TO 569 CHILDREN. PROGRAMS PROVIDED CRITICAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES ELEVATING SCHOOL SUCCESS AND CONFIDENCE.Expenses $5,045,504 · grants $42,674 · revenue $1,113,993
- HEALTHY LIVING - THE Y IS A LEADING VOICE ON HEALTH AND WELL-BEING. WE BRING FAMILIES CLOSER TOGETHER, ENCOURAGE GOOD HEALTH, AND FOSTER CONNECTIONS THROUGH FITNESS, SPORTS, FUN, AND SHARED INTERESTS. 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 AN OBESITY CRISIS, FAMILIES STRUGGLE 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. IN 2025, WE PROVIDED $207,000 IN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO PEOPLE WHO OTHERWISE WOULD A HAVE FACED ECONOMIC BARRIERS TO MEMBERSHIP. FACILITIES INCLUDE LAP POOLS, WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE WARM WATER THERAPY POOLS, WHIRLPOOLS, INDOOR RUN/WALK TRACK, ROCK CLIMBING WALL, FULLY EQUIPPED WELLNESS CENTER WITH CARDIO AND WEIGHT TRAINING EQUIPMENT, GROUP EXERCISE SPACE, GYMNASIUM WITH BASKETBALL AND VOLLEYBALL COURTS, RACQUETBALL AND SQUASH COURTS, AND A SUPERVISED KIDS CLUB FREE TO THOSE WITH FAMILY MEMBERSHIPS.Expenses $4,823,035 · grants $206,788 · revenue $7,861,293
- SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY - OUR YMCA BELIEVES IN GIVING BACK AND SUPPORTING OUR NEIGHBORS. WE HAVE BEEN LISTENING AND RESPONDING TO OUR COMMUNITY'S MOST CRITICAL SOCIAL NEEDS FOR MORE THAN 130 YEARS. Y PROGRAMS, SUCH AS TRUE NORTH AMERICORPS, IS AN EXAMPLE OF HOW WE DELIVER TRAINING, RESOURCES, AND SUPPORT THAT EMPOWER OUR NEIGHBORS TO EFFECT CHANGE, BRIDGE GAPS, AND OVERCOME OBSTACLES. SINCE 2014, WE HAVE PLACED 1,000 AMERICORPS MEMBERS THROUGHOUT NORTHEASTERN MINNESOTA. TRUE NORTH AMERICORPS PLACES NATIONAL SERVICE MEMBERS IN SCHOOLS, AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS, AND YOUTH SERVICING AGENCIES. MEMBERS PROVIDE MATH AND READING INTERVENTIONS, AFTERSCHOOL CLUBS, SERVICE-LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES, MENTORING, AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING. THE DULUTH AREA FAMILY YMCA IS COMMITTED TO YEAR-ROUND FOOD ACCESS AND HAS PROVIDED THOUSANDS OF MEALS. THE Y IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING MEALS FOR FAMILIES IN OUR COMMUNITY! THE DULUTH AREA FAMILY YMCA IS THE LEADER IN OUR COMMUNITY PROVIDING CPR, FIRST AID AND LIFEGUARD TRAINING TO OUR COMMUNITIES. IN ADDITION, OUR Y PROVIDES TRAINING RESOURCES TO YMCA ACROSS OUR REGION AND PROVIDES LIFEGUARDS TO THE ONLY BEACH IN DULUTH THAT IS LIFEGUARDED.Expenses $1,141,557 · grants $5,668 · revenue $2,115,764
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
- 41-0693931
- 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
- 1942
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P27Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $25,189,388
- Income (IRS master file)
- $18,276,801
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $15,149,086 | $14,212,463 | $25,189,388 | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $13,773,747 | $13,138,791 | $23,277,282 | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $13,065,870 | $12,921,155 | $21,924,580 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $11,928,349 | $10,943,772 | $20,344,302 | 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 2019 | – | – | – | 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 41-0693931).
Questions about LAKE SUPERIOR YMCA
- What is the EIN of LAKE SUPERIOR YMCA?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LAKE SUPERIOR YMCA is 41-0693931.
- Is LAKE SUPERIOR YMCA tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1942.
- Are donations to LAKE SUPERIOR YMCA tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LAKE SUPERIOR YMCA 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 LAKE SUPERIOR YMCA 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 LAKE SUPERIOR YMCA 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 LAKE SUPERIOR YMCA?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names SARA COLE.
- Who are the officers and directors of LAKE SUPERIOR YMCA?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 19 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $372,979 (SARA COLE, PRESIDENT & CEO).
- How much revenue does LAKE SUPERIOR YMCA have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $15,149,086, expenses of $14,212,463 and total assets of $25,189,388 at year end.
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