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Merrimack Valley Young Mens Christian Association of Nh Inc

EIN 04-2104378 · Lawrence, MA

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

YMCA PROGRAMS MEET COMMUNITY NEEDS AND PROMOTE COMMUNITY HEALTH AND WELLNESS. EACH YEAR WE DELIVER MORE THAN $3 MILLION WORTH OF SUBSIDIZED SERVICES TO NEEDY CHILDREN, ADULTS AND FAMILIES.

Income
$22.4 million
Spending
$21.4 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
-6.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 82%
Employees
694
Volunteers
790
Highest pay
$324,555, president/ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 55 out of 100. Higher than 20% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $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 44% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 14 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 29% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    24 of 24 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 September 30, 2024, 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. $7.7 million spent. HEALTHY LIVING:AT THE Y, WE BELIEVE IN MAINTAINING A BALANCED SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY. THE Y IS A LEADING VOICE ON HEALTH AND WELL-BEING ISSUES, A LEADER IN FIGHTING CHRONIC DISEASE, A LEADING VOICE IN COMMUNITY WATER SAFETY AND IS COMMITTED TO EMPOWERING PEOPLE TO LEAD FULLER LIVES. WE GIVE THE SUPPORT AND GUIDANCE AND RESOURCES NEEDED FOR PHYSICALLY ACTIVE LIVES. WE FOSTER CONNECTIONS BY BRINGING FAMILIES CLOSER TOGETHER THROUGH FITNESS, AQUATICS AND SPORTS PROGRAMS.
  2. $6.6 million spent. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT - CHILDCARE PROGRAMS:EACH WEEK NEARLY 800 CHILDREN HAVE AN ENRICHING EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE AT OUR CHILDCARE AND AFTER-SCHOOL CHILDCARE SITES LOCATED IN LAWRENCE, METHUEN, ANDOVER AND BOXFORD. OUR PROGRAMS INCLUDE READING EDUCATION FOR PRESCHOOL CHILDREN WITH A FOCUS ON KINDERGARTEN READINESS. WE ALSO WORK WITH FAMILIES TO STRENGTHEN LITERACY SUPPORT IN THE HOME. WITH FUNDING FROM LOCAL SUPPORTERS, AS WELL AS OUR GOVERNMENT PARTNERS, WE PROVIDE MORE THAN 300 CHILDREN WITH SUBSIDIZED CHILDCARE.
  3. $3.3 million spent. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT - CHILDCARE PROGRAMS:EACH WEEK NEARLY 800 CHILDREN HAVE AN ENRICHING EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE AT OUR CHILDCARE AND AFTER-SCHOOL CHILDCARE SITES LOCATED IN LAWRENCE, METHUEN, ANDOVER AND BOXFORD. OUR PROGRAMS INCLUDE READING EDUCATION FOR PRESCHOOL CHILDREN WITH A FOCUS ON KINDERGARTEN READINESS. WE ALSO WORK WITH FAMILIES TO STRENGTHEN LITERACY SUPPORT IN THE HOME. WITH FUNDING FROM LOCAL SUPPORTERS, AS WELL AS OUR GOVERNMENT PARTNERS, WE PROVIDE MORE THAN 300 CHILDREN WITH SUBSIDIZED CHILDCARE.YOUTH DEVELOPMENT - CAMPING PROGRAMS:OUTDOOR EXPERIENCES ARE PROVIDED AT OUR TWO RESIDENT CAMPS AND OUR DAY CAMP FOR OVER 1,700 INDIVIDUALS EACH SUMMER. THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL SCHOOLS WE EXPOSE INNER CITY YOUTH TO AN EXPERIENCE THAT WILL LAST A LIFETIME. LEADERSHIP SKILLS, HEALTHY RISK TAKING, COMMUNICATION AND TEAM PARTICIPATION SKILLS ARE DEVELOPED IN A UNIQUE AND ENRICHING ENVIRONMENT. IN ADDITION, OUR FACILITIES ARE USED BY FAMILIES, SCHOOL GROUPS AND OTHER ENTITIES FOR OUTDOOR RECREATION AND GROUP DEVELOPMENT.OUR LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS GIVE KIDS AND TEENS A SAFE PLACE TO BELONG, TO BUILD CONFIDENCE AND TO LEARN POSITIVE BEHAVIORS. THESE SKILLS LEAD TO BETTER HEALTH AND EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT.
  4. $746,401 spent. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY:SINCE INCORPORATION, OUR Y HAS RESPONDED TO SOCIETY'S MOST PRESSING NEEDS. OUR Y PROVIDES AFFORDABLE HOUSING FACILITIES, VARIOUS EDUCATIONAL, TRAINING AND RELATED PROGRAMS FOR UP TO 74 VERY LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS IN OUR LAWRENCE FACILITY. THE RECENT PANDEMIC HAS EXPOSED ENORMOUS FOOD INSECURITY IN OUR COMMUNITIES. AS SUCH, WE HAVE INCREASED OUR INVESTMENT IN OUR FOOD PANTRY AND BY PURCHASING TWO FOOD TRUCKS. THIS ENABLES US TO MEET THESE EVER GROWING NEEDS BY PROVIDING CHILDREN, SENIORS AND FAMILIES WITH GRAB AND GO AND PREPARED MEALS AS WELL AS WITH BAGS OF GROCERIES. OUR FITNESS MEMBERSHIPS, CHILDCARE, CAMP AND SPORTS PROGRAMS ARE MADE AFFORDABLE TO ALL WITH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDED TO HUNDREDS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, 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 September 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 April 1938.

    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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