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Young Mens Christian Association Booth Bay Region

EIN 01-0237912 · Boothbay Hbr, ME

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood74 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The Boothbay Region YMCA's programs are designed to strengthen individuals, families and the community. People of all ages, abilities, faiths, ethnic groups, and incomes connect through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind, and body with the goals of nurturing the potential of youth, promoting healthy living for all, and fostering social responsibility. Services are offered at affordable fees for the community at-large, with financial assistance available for those who cannot afford the full fee.

Income
$4.3 million
Spending
$4.6 million
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
19.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 57%
Employees
139
Volunteers
123
Highest pay
$167,165, chief executive officer

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 74 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 19.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 38% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 21 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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

    21 of 21 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 December 31, 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 (5)
  1. $1.5 million spent. Wellness & Other Programs - The wellness department offers 25 free healthy living classes each week to members and program participants, as well as evidenced based classes like enhanced fitness, boxing for Parkinson's & Livestrong at the Y. Revenue is generated by offering new programming and personal training. Youth sports offers programming for children ages 3-16 throughout the year. Programs offered are typically fee based and run on 6 separate sessions throughout the year. Programs offered are basketball, volleyball, pickleball, soccer, and many more. The Y's outreach program serves the region to fight food security issues in our community. We provide healthy snack and meal options for all ages while at the YMCA. Our tennis programs run throughout the school year and the Y has a robust youth program that serves individuals 3-18 in group lessons. Our adult tennis and pickleball community is passionate about playing throughout the year. Y Arts is one of our most successful programs and builds confidence in the areas of dance, theater, voice, art, violin, piano, and much more to children ages 3-18 years.
  2. $833,016 spent. Camp & Afterschool - Fit Kids serves local families for afterschool care during the school year for 42 weeks out at Camp Knickerbocker and camp is our summer program that runs for 9 weeks in the summer months. Both programs support working families and are designed to encourage independence, learn new skills, and develop lifelong friends in a safe environment led by instructors who are certified and trained.
  3. $792,638 spent. Aquatics - Our pool is a very important asset to our community, surrounded by water, that brings all ages together from water aerobics, swim lessons, swim team, lap swimming, and family swim. The Aquatics department requires the staff to be certified and trained more than any other department in the Y.
  4. $592,854 spent. Childcare - Child Enrichment Center is a licensed child care center that serves working families for children ages 6 weeks through 5 years of age. Our program operated 52 weeks a year and breaks out age into 3 categories, which include: infants, toddlers, and preschool.
  5. (Expenses $ 592,854 including grants of $)(Revenue $ 569,394) Childcare - Child Enrichment Center is a licensed child care center that serves working families for children ages 6 weeks through 5 years of age. Our program operated 52 weeks a year and breaks out age into 3 categories, which include: infants, toddlers, and preschool.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

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

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since December 1955.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.

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