Nonprofit · EIN 72-0408997
YMCA OF NORTHWEST LOUISIANA
Tax-exempt · SHREVEPORT, LA 71101
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $7,712,552 | $7,706,551 | $6,001 | $38,070,493 | $14,031,065 | $24,039,428 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $7,122,841 | $7,399,790 | -$276,949 | $35,056,671 | $11,345,764 | $23,710,907 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $9,573,457 | $5,468,683 | $4,104,774 | $32,711,143 | $8,723,287 | $23,987,856 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,011,365
- of which government grants
- $1,000,000
- Program service revenue
- $5,560,697
- Investment income
- $63,498
- Net rental income
- $53,330
- Other revenue
- $76,992
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $220,000
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,769,650
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,385,295
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $8,515
- Accounting fees
- $10,500
- Occupancy
- $1,286,058
- Travel
- $59,320
- Depreciation
- $1,131,165
- Program services (functional)
- $1,905,197
- Management and general (functional)
- $5,801,354
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $35,056,671
- Total assets, end of year
- $38,070,493
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $14,031,065
- Net assets, end of year
- $24,039,428
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $35,947,635
- Publicly traded securities
- $390,273
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $22,850,131
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,189,297
- Gross receipts
- $7,712,552
- Employees
- 455
- Volunteers
- 450
- Year formed
- 1888
- State of legal domicile
- LA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Lash | CEO Officer | 45 | $199,891 | $16,000 |
| John Ford | CFO Officer | 45 | $117,464 | $17,345 |
| Blake Young | Board of Directors Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Conor Peterson | Board of Directors Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Darlene Hall | Board of Directors Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Don Gibbs | Board of Directors Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Eric England | Board of Directors Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Eric Sullivan | Board of Directors Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Matt Moss | Board of Directors Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Shane Barton | Board of Directors Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Lash | CEO Officer | 45 | $188,105 | $14,833 |
| Blake Young | Board of Directors Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Conor Peterson | Board of Directors Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Darlene Hall | Board of Directors Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Don Gibbs | Board of Directors Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Eric England | Board of Directors Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Eric Sullivan | Board of Directors Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Korey Burgin | Board of Directors Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Matt Moss | Board of Directors Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Shane Barton | Board of Directors Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| John Ford | CFO Officer | 45 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Montgomerey | Board of Directors | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Lash | CEO Officer | 45 | $165,000 | $927 |
| John Ford | CFO Officer | 45 | $98,804 | $6,135 |
| Blake Young | Board of Directors Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Conor Peterson | Board of Directors Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Darlene Hall | Board of Directors Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Don Gibbs | Board of Directors Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Eric England | Board of Directors Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Eric Sullivan | Board of Directors Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Korey Burgin | Board of Directors Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Montgomery | Board of Directors Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Matt Moss | Board of Directors Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 400 MCNEIL ST, SHREVEPORT, LA 71101-3010
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- GARY LASH, 400 McNeil St, Shreveport, LA 71101
- Signed the 990
- John Ford, CFO
- Phone
- (318) 674-9622
- Website
- YMCANWLA.ORG
Mission
TO PUT CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND, AND BODY FOR ALL.
Program accomplishments
- HEALTH ENHANCEMENT: THE YMCA OF NORTHWEST LOUISIANA BELIEVES THAT EXERCISE AND HEALTH EDUCATION ARE IMPORTANT FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND ABILITIES. PARTICIPATION IN YMCA HEALTH AND FITNESS PROGRAMS OFFER OPPORTUNITIES FOR FRIENDSHIP AND COMMUNITY, A SENSE OF WELL-BEING, SELF CONFIDENCE, IMPROVED MENTAL ABILITIES, ALONG WITH HEALTHY HEARTS, LUNGS, BONES AND MUSCLES. OUR PROGRAMS INCLUDE STRENGTH TRAINING, WALKING, PERSONAL FITNESS, EXERCISE FOR BEGINNERS, YOGA, WEIGHT MANAGEMENT, AND GROUP EXERCISE INCLUDING AEROBICS AND STATIONARY BICYCLE FITNESS TRAINING. THE YMCA HAS SUBSIDY PROGRAMS FOR LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS.Expenses $2,270,061 · revenue $4,752,568
- Aquatics: Teaching youth and adults how to swim and water safety.Expenses $1,860,708 · grants $60,705 · revenue $209,484
- SPORTS AND RECREATION: THE YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAMS PROVIDE CHILDREN WITH POSITIVE ACTIVITIES AND CARING ADULT ATTENTION. COACHES OFFER VOLUNTEER TIME TO TEACH PARTICIPANTS ABOUT TEAMWORK AND COOPERATION OVER WINNING AT ANY COST AND ALSO TRY TO DEVELOP GOOD CORE VALUES WHICH INCLUDE CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, AND RESPONSIBILITY.Expenses $967,356 · revenue $362,759
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
- 72-0408997
- 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
- 1943
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P27Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $38,070,493
- Income (IRS master file)
- $7,712,552
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $7,712,552 | $7,706,551 | $38,070,493 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $7,122,841 | $7,399,790 | $35,056,671 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $9,573,457 | $5,468,683 | $32,711,143 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $4,753,681 | $4,970,480 | $24,401,892 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | 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 72-0408997).
Questions about YMCA OF NORTHWEST LOUISIANA
- What is the EIN of YMCA OF NORTHWEST LOUISIANA?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of YMCA OF NORTHWEST LOUISIANA is 72-0408997.
- Is YMCA OF NORTHWEST LOUISIANA tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1943.
- Are donations to YMCA OF NORTHWEST LOUISIANA tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does YMCA OF NORTHWEST LOUISIANA 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 YMCA OF NORTHWEST LOUISIANA 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 YMCA OF NORTHWEST LOUISIANA 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 YMCA OF NORTHWEST LOUISIANA?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names GARY LASH.
- Who are the officers and directors of YMCA OF NORTHWEST LOUISIANA?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $199,891 (Gary Lash, CEO).
- How much revenue does YMCA OF NORTHWEST LOUISIANA have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $7,712,552, expenses of $7,706,551 and total assets of $38,070,493 at year end.
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