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Young Mens Christian Association of Southern Maine

EIN 01-0211568 · Portland, ME

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak39 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE, HEALTHY COMMUNITY FOR ALL, REGARDLESS OF ABILITY TO PAY

Income
$7.1 million
Spending
$8.0 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
-10.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 81%
Employees
215
Volunteers
234
Highest pay
$237,157, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 39 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 65% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 14% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 22% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $3.1 million spent. HEALTHY LIVING: OUR YMCA APPROACHES HEALTH THROUGH A COMPREHENSIVE LENS THAT EXTENDS FAR BEYOND PHYSICAL FITNESS. WE FOSTER WELL-BEING IN SPIRIT, MIND, AND BODY BY CREATING SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITIES WHERE PEOPLE CONNECT WHILE IMPROVING THEIR HEALTH. OUR PROGRAMS ADDRESS WHOLE-PERSON WELLNESS THROUGH EVIDENCE-BASED INITIATIVES LIKE CANCER RECOVERY, WATER SAFETY EDUCATION, AND MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT. OVER 30,000 COMMUNITY MEMBERS BENEFIT FROM THESE SERVICES, WITH SOME FACING HEALTH CHALLENGES THAT REQUIRE SPECIALIZED ATTENTION. REMARKABLY, ONE IN TWO MEMBERS PARTICIPATES AT OUR Y BECAUSE OF OUR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. WE PRIORITIZE ACCESSIBILITY BY SETTING MEMBERSHIP AND PROGRAM FEES TO COVER COSTS RATHER THAN GENERATE PROFIT, SUPPLEMENTING WITH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE THAT ENSURES OUR HEALTH RESOURCES REMAIN AVAILABLE REGARDLESS OF ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCE. THIS COMMUNITY-CENTERED APPROACH ALLOWS US TO ADDRESS BROADER SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH WHILE SERVING INDIVIDUALS AT EVERY LIFE STAGE AND ABILITY LEVEL.
  2. $2.0 million spent. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: OUR YMCA HELPS CHILDREN AND TEENS DISCOVER THEIR POTENTIAL. WE BELIEVE ALL YOUNG PEOPLE DESERVE OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN WHO THEY ARE AND WHAT THEY CAN ACHIEVE. THROUGH OUR DAY CAMPS, PRESCHOOL, AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES, AND SWIM LESSONS, WE HELP DEVELOP VALUES, SKILLS, AND RELATIONSHIPS THAT LEAD TO POSITIVE BEHAVIORS, BETTER HEALTH, AND EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS. WE ALLOCATE RESOURCES TO PROVIDE SUBSIDIES AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE THAT MAKE PARTICIPATION POSSIBLE FOR ONE IN TWO YOUNG PEOPLE WE SERVE, ENSURING OUR PROGRAMS REMAIN ACCESSIBLE TO FAMILIES OF ALL INCOME LEVELS.
  3. $1.4 million spent. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY - OUR YMCA IS COMMITTED TO SUPPORTING OUR NEIGHBORS AND ADDRESSING COMMUNITY NEEDS. FOR ALMOST 160 YEARS, WE'VE RESPONDED TO OUR COMMUNITY'S MOST PRESSING SOCIAL CHALLENGES. PROGRAMS SUCH AS ADAPTIVE SERVICES, MEN'S DORMITORY HOUSING, AFFORDABLE APARTMENTS, NEWCOMER SERVICES, FAMILY STABILITY AND FOOD ACCESS INITIATIVES PROVIDE RESOURCES THAT HELP COMMUNITY MEMBERS OVERCOME OBSTACLES AND CREATE POSITIVE CHANGE. WE INVOLVE VOLUNTEERS IN ACTIVITIES THAT STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITY AND CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS, AND PARTNER WITH OTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO MAXIMIZE OUR REACH AND IMPACT.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since December 1937.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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