Keene Young Mens Christian Association
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The Keene Family YMCA serves all people through programs and services that build spirit, mind and body with a focus on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Our cause is to strengthen the foundation of our community. Our vision - a community where everyone is welcome and thriving. We serve all people through programs and services that build spirit, mind and body with a focus on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. We promote four core values of respect, responsibility, honesty & caring in all the work we do. In 2025, we provided $284,397 in financial assistance to over 3,000 individuals in order to provide access to all.
- Income
- $6.4 million
- Spending
- $6.4 million
- Spent on programs
- 78%
- Reserves
- -1.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 84%
- Employees
- 340
- Volunteers
- 125
- Highest pay
- $96,048, ceo
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
Fair: 54 out of 100. Higher than 23% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 19% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 14% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1578% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 16 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. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2516 of 16 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (3)
- $3.7 million spent. Youth development: The Keene Family YMCA is committed to nurturing the potential of every child and teen. We believe that all children deserve the opportunity to discover who they are and what they can achieve. We help young people cultivate their values, skills and relationships that lead to positive behaviors, better health and educational attainment. Our programs such as preschool childcare, after school programs, youth sports and camps offer a range of experiences that enrich cognitive, social, physical and emotional growth. Childcare & pre-school: we serve 200 children every day through our learning centers and after school program age 6 weeks - 5th grade. A significant number of our children are families most in need in our community. Camp: we offer a variety of summer day camps from traditional day camp to specialized sports and interest camps. We emphasize social & wellness engagement opportunities. Education & Leadership: we offer programs steeped in science and the humanities, home school enrichment programs, as well as youth and teen leadership clubs. Swim, Sports & Play: we offer progressive programs in youth sports, swim lessons, climbing classes, gymnastics, competitive gymnastics and swimming. We emphasize fair play and leadership development using the wellness model.
- $1.1 million spent. Healthy living: the Keene Family YMCA is a leading voice on health and well-being. We bring families closer together; encourage good health and foster connections through fitness, aquatics, sports, fun and shared interests to improve our community's health and well-being. Individuals in our community are receiving the support, guidance and resources they need to achieve a greater health and well-being in spirit, mind and body. This is particularly important as our nation is struggling with an obesity crisis, families that struggle with work/life balance and individuals searching for personal fulfillment. Family time: we offer weekly family events including parent-child classes and family wellness programs. We want all families to be healthy, nurturing and well. Health, well-being, fitness and inclusion: we offer a variety of group exercise classes, water fitness, martial arts, personalized wellness programs, personal training and fencing. Our commitment to inclusivity means we offer specialized programs for people with physical and mental health challenges. Sports & recreation: we offer adult recreational sports including basketball, volleyball, racquetball, pickleball, climbing and swimming. Group interest: we offer clubs and social activities for people of varying ages and interests. We encourage teen & adult interaction through sports. Our programs are affordable and open to all.
- $170,613 spent. Social Responsibility: At the Keene Family YMCA, we believe in giving back and providing support to our neighbors. We have been listening and responding to our communities' most critical social needs since 1885. The Keene Family YMCA volunteers and donors, leaders and partners across the Monadnock region are empowering the community to be inclusive, confident, connected and secure. Volunteerism & giving: we encourage volunteerism as a foundation of the work we do. The Y empowers our community by inspiring members and citizens to donate and take volunteer leadership roles in annual giving. The Keene Family YMCA makes every attempt to provide membership for all. We do this through the support of neighbors and volunteers, by raising funds for our annual campaign. In this way, we bring people together from all walks of life to help those most in need in the Monadnock region. Advocacy: we understand that advocacy and policy is the key to addressing the socio-economic challenges in our community. We take a leadership role in leading change with our local and statewide partners including the New Hampshire YMCA Alliance. We offer free education, awareness and training opportunities to address the challenges identified by our community. These collaborative events are open to the public and in partnership with local and statewide organizations. In 2025, the Keene family YMCA provided $284,397 in financial assistance to over 800 individuals to participate in Youth Development & Healthy Living programming & services to those who otherwise would have faced economic barriers to participation.
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
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.
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.
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.
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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since December 1942.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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.
Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.
A much larger organization has a similar name: Young Mens Christian Association Retirement Fund (New York, NY), EIN 13-5562401. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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