Young Men's Christian Association of Chicago (YMCA) is a foundation located in Chicago, Illinois. Established in 1958, the mission foundation is to develop strong children, families and communities across Metropolitan Chicago through academic readiness, character development, violence prevention, fitness and healthy living across Metropolitan Chicago. The assets of the foundation are managed by the board of trustees.Young Men's Christian Association of Chicago's investment portfolio is valued at over $126.05 million, with investments in domestic and international equity, fixed income, real estate, hedge fund, private equity, and cash.