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Young Mens Christian Association of Greater Nashua

EIN 02-0222250 · Nashua, NH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair55 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO INSTILL VALUES AND PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR LIFELONG PERSONAL GROWTH AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF A HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND, AND BODY FOR ALL.

Income
$20.6 million
Spending
$18.1 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
-1.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 81%
Employees
757
Volunteers
250
Highest pay
$286,386, ceo

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

Financial health

Fair: 55 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 41% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 16% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 21 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    27 of 27 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 August 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 (4)
  1. $6.3 million spent. CHILD CARE: THE YMCA OFFERS COMPREHENSIVE CHILD CARE SERVICES, INCLUDING THE EARLY EDUCATION CENTER AT THE MERRIMACK Y. THE CENTER CARES FOR OVER 300 CHILDREN DAILY, WITH 75 FULL-TIME EDUCATORS PROVIDING CARE FOR CHILDREN AS YOUNG AS SIX WEEKS. YMCA ALSO RUNS BEFORE- AND AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS ACROSS MULTIPLE LOCATIONS, SERVING OVER 270 CHILDREN. APPROXIMATELY 25% OF FAMILIES RECEIVE SUBSIDIZED CHILD CARE, HELPING PARENTS STAY EMPLOYED WHILE ENSURING CHILDREN ARE IN A SAFE, SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT. THESE COMBINED PROGRAMS CREATES THE LARGEST CHILD CARE CENTER IN THE STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE AND THE LARGEST YMCA SITE IN THE UNITED STATES. (Expenses $ 1,179,929 including grants of $)(Revenue $ 171,282) EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS: THE YMCA PARTNERS WITH LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO OFFER SUMMER PROGRAMS FOR GRADES 1-8 TO HELP THEM START THE NEXT SCHOOL YEAR AHEAD ACADEMICALLY. THESE 320 CHILDREN WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE SCHOOL DISTRICT AS HAVING THEIR MATH OR READING SKILLS BELOW GRADE LEVEL.
  2. $1.2 million spent. CAMPS: THE YMCA SERVED MORE THAN 1,300 YOUTH DURING THE SUMMER OF 2025 THROUGH DAY CAMPS, OFFERING ACTIVITIES THAT FOSTER TEAMWORK, LEADERSHIP, AND CONFIDENCE. CAMPS RUN ACROSS THREE LOCATIONS, PROVIDING OVER 5,400 CAMPER WEEKS.
  3. $7.1 million spent. YOUTH, WELLNESS AND FAMILY SERVICES: THE YMCA IS A LEADER IN YOUTH PROGRAMMING, HELPING CHILDREN ENGAGE IN ACTIVITIES LIKE BASKETBALL, GYMNASTICS, ARTS, AND SWIMMING. ALL PROGRAMS EMPHASIZE THE Y'S CORE VALUES OF CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, AND RESPONSIBILITY. THE YMCA OPENED A WELL-BEING CENTER IN 2024, OFFERING MINDFULNESS AND MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAMS. THE YMCA PROVIDES A FULL ARRAY OF CHRONIC DISEASE PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION PROGRAMS AT NO COST TO PARTICIPANTS WHILE THEY DEAL WITH SIGNIFICANT MEDICAL ISSUES AND EXPENSES. WE HAVE PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES AND EXPERIENCE LEVELS THROUGHOUT ALL OF OUR BRANCHES. (Expenses $ 1,179,929 including grants of $)(Revenue $ 171,282) EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS: THE YMCA PARTNERS WITH LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO OFFER SUMMER PROGRAMS FOR GRADES 1-8 TO HELP THEM START THE NEXT SCHOOL YEAR AHEAD ACADEMICALLY. THESE 320 CHILDREN WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE SCHOOL DISTRICT AS HAVING THEIR MATH OR READING SKILLS BELOW GRADE LEVEL.
  4. $1.2 million spent. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS: THE YMCA PARTNERS WITH LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO OFFER SUMMER PROGRAMS FOR GRADES 1-8 TO HELP THEM START THE NEXT SCHOOL YEAR AHEAD ACADEMICALLY. THESE 320 CHILDREN WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE SCHOOL DISTRICT AS HAVING THEIR MATH OR READING SKILLS BELOW GRADE LEVEL.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 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 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 August 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 October 1942.

    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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