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Williamstown Youth Center Inc

EIN 04-2105836 · Williamstown, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood84 out of 100GovernanceGood82 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE WILLIAMSTOWN YOUTH CENTER IS COMMITTED TO NURTURING THE RECREATIONAL, SOCIAL, AND EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING OF THE YOUTH IN WILLIAMSTOWN AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES THROUGH QUALITY PROGRAMS FOR ALL. WE ACCOMPLISH THIS IN A SAFE AND ENJOYABLE ENVIRONMENT LED BY POSITIVE ROLE MODELS WHO PROVIDE AND ADAPT PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES BASED ON THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY.

Income
$715,577
Spending
$773,258
Spent on programs
73%
Reserves
27.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 56%
Employees
37
Volunteers
75
Highest pay
$63,370, executive director

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

Good: 84 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 27.8 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 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    72% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 16 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

Good: 82 out of 100. Higher than 68% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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 (1)
  1. $560,571 spent. THE WILLIAMSTOWN YOUTH CENTER PROVIDES YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMMING FOR THE CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES OF WILLIAMSTOWN AND THE SURROUNDING NORTHERN BERKSHIRE COMMUNITY. THE FOLLOWING SUMMARIZES THE CENTER'S MAJOR PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025. CHILD CARE BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL:THE CENTER OPERATES A BEFORE SCHOOL PROGRAM (7:00 AM TO 8:30 AM ON WEEKDAYS) AND AN AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM PROVIDING SUPERVISED HOMEWORK SUPPORT, GAMES, ART, AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES, STAFFED IN PART BY WILLIAMS COLLEGE STUDENT MENTORS. DURING FY25, COMBINED BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CHILD CARE REVENUE GREW APPROXIMATELY 26%, WHILE DIRECT PROGRAM COSTS WERE REDUCED BY APPROXIMATELY 28%, REFLECTING IMPROVED OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY. SUMMER CAMP:THE EIGHT-WEEK SUMMER CAMP, OPERATING FROM 8:00 AM TO 5:30 PM, PROVIDES FULL-DAY SUPERVISED PROGRAMMING, FIELD TRIPS, OUTDOOR RECREATION, AND SWIMMING INSTRUCTION FOR AREA YOUTH, ACCOMMODATING THE SCHEDULES OF WORKING FAMILIES. FY25 SUMMER CAMP TUITION REVENUE GREW APPROXIMATELY 58% OVER THE PRIOR YEAR.ATHLETIC AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS:THE CENTER REINTRODUCED SWIMMING INSTRUCTION IN FY25 AFTER A MULTI-YEAR HIATUS, RESTORING WATER-SAFETY AND AQUATICS PROGRAMMING FOR AREA YOUTH. THE CENTER ALSO OPERATES YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS IN SOCCER, IN-HOUSE BASKETBALL, AND LACROSSE, AND PROVIDES INSTRUCTION IN ADDITIONAL INDIVIDUAL SPORTS THROUGH COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS.NEED-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS:DURING FY25, THE CENTER AWARDED $45,394 IN NEED-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS TO RECIPIENTS ACROSS ALL PROGRAMS. ELIGIBILITY IS DETERMINED USING THE SAME INCOME GUIDELINES AS THE FEDERAL FREE AND REDUCED-PRICE SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM. THE CENTER MAINTAINS RECORDS OF EACH AWARD, RECIPIENT ELIGIBILITY, AND THE SELECTION CRITERIA APPLIED.OTHER PROGRAMMING:THE CENTER OFFERS ALL-DAY PROGRAMMING ON SCHOOL CLOSURE DAYS (SNOW DAYS, STAFF DEVELOPMENT DAYS, AND APRIL AND FEBRUARY VACATION WEEKS), AS WELL AS SUPPLEMENTARY ART INSTRUCTION FOR YOUTH AND ADULT COMMUNITY PROGRAMS MAINTAINED THROUGH COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS.OVERALL FY25 IMPACT:TOTAL EARNED PROGRAM REVENUE GREW APPROXIMATELY 28% OVER THE PRIOR YEAR, REFLECTING STRONG PARTICIPATION IN SUMMER CAMP, CHILD CARE, AND SPORTS PROGRAMS. CHILD CARE DIRECT PROGRAM COSTS DECLINED APPROXIMATELY 28% WHILE CHILD CARE REVENUE GREW APPROXIMATELY 26%, REFLECTING IMPROVED OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY IN THAT PROGRAM AREA. NEED-BASED SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS TOTALED $45,394 IN FY25, A 51% INCREASE OVER THE PRIOR YEAR.

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 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 June 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 May 1972.

    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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