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Holyoke Young Mens Christian Association Inc

EIN 04-2192693 · Holyoke, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

HELPING ALL IN THE GREATER HOLYOKE COMMUNITY ACHIEVE THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL IN SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY.

Income
$4.9 million
Spending
$3.7 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
12 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 75%
Employees
165
Volunteers
31
Highest pay
$161,307, 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

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 12.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 25% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 23% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 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

    17 of 17 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 (4)
  1. $1.1 million spent. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT- OUR YMCA IS COMMITTED TO NURTURING THE FULL POTENTIAL OF EVERY CHILD AND TEEN IN OUR SERVICE AREA. WE BELIEVE EVERY CHILD SHOULD BE PROVIDED PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES THAT ALLOW THEM TO LEARN, GROW AND THRIVE. OUR Y HELPS YOUNG PEOPLE THROUGH VALUES BASED ACTIVITIES THAT PROMOTE POSITIVE BEHAVIOR, BETTER HEATH AND ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT. OUR PRESCHOOL AND SCHOOL AGE CHILDCARE PROGRAMS PROVIDE A SAFE AND NURTURING ENVIRONMENT THAT INCLUDES HOMEWORK SUPPORT, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND SPECIFIC LITERACY WORK. IT IS IMPORTANT THAT WE INSURE THE PHYSICAL, SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT OF THE CHILD AS WELL AS FAMILY IN ALL WE DO. OUR CHILDCARE PROGRAMS SUPPORT CHILDREN, MANY THROUGH STATE SUPPORT, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN HOLYOKE AND SOUTH HADLEY.
  2. $1.2 million spent. HEALTHY LIVING - WE BELIEVE THEY SHOULD FEEL LIKE A SECOND HOME AND THEREFORE PROVIDE A WELCOMING PLACE FOR ALL TO ACHIEVE THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL. THE YMCA ISA LEADING VOICE IN THE HEALTH AND WELL BEING OF THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE. WE ENCOURAGE GOOD HEALTH AND FOSTER PERSONAL CONNECTIONS THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE FITNESS, PERSONAL WELL BEING, NUTRITION, AQUATICS AND SPORTS. THROUGH OUR Y, PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITY ARE RECEIVING THE GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT NECESSARY TO IMPROVE THEIR OVERALL HEALTH. THE Y OFFERS PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE GOOD HEALTH, SAFETY AND SECURITY AROUND WATER, SPORTSMANSHIP AND TEAMWORK AND INCLUSION OF ALL. THIS IS PARTICULARLY IMPORTANT AS PEOPLE STRUGGLE WITH A VARIETY OF HEALTH ISSUES SUCH AS HYPERTENSION, OBESITY, ASTHMA, DIABETES AND OTHER CHRONIC DISEASES THAT ARE REACHING CRISIS LEVELS. THE Y IS PERFECTLY POSITIONED TO STEP IN AND HELP CHANGE THESE TRENDS. WE INSURE OUR PROGRAMS ARE ACCESSIBLE TO ALL THROUGH OUR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. NO ONE IS TURNED AWAY FOR AN INABILITY TO PAY.
  3. $194,338 spent. CAMP - WE BELIEVE THEY HAS BEEN GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY, RESOURCES AND RESPONSIBILITY TO STRENGTHEN THE FOUNDATION OF COMMUNITY AND FAMILY. WE ARE EXTREMELY PROUD TO PROVIDE A SUMMER CAMP EXPERIENCE THAT ALLOWS PARENT AND GUARDIANS A SAFE AND SECURE PLACE FOR THEIR CHILD DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS. OUR CAMP PROVIDES A SEAMLESS TRANSITION FOR CHILDREN IN OUR AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM AS WELL AS SUPPORT FOR PARENTS SEEKING SUMMER CARE. THE CAMP DAY FOCUSES ON VALUES DRIVEN ACTIVITIES, SUMMER LEARNING LOSS PREVENTION, AQUATIC SAFETY AND SWIMMING SKILLS AND EDUCATIONAL FIELD TRIPS.
  4. $574,280 spent. EARLY EDUCATION PROGRAM - OUR Y IS COMMITTED TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE EARLY EDUCATIONAL NEEDS OF OUR COMMUNITY. IN HOLYOKE THE SCHOOLS ARE IN CRISIS. MOST OF THE CHILDREN ARE ILL PREPARED FOR SCHOOL AND THEREFORE STRUGGLE. TO WORK TO CHANGE THIS CRISIS THE Y IS AN ACTIVE MEMBER OF AN EDUCATIONAL COLLABORATIVE ORGANIZED BY THE HOLYOKE PUBLIC SCHOOLS. WITH A FOCUS ON FAMILY ENGAGEMENT AND SPECIFIC 0-5 LITERACY INDICATORS, MARKERS SET THROUGH THIS COLLABORATIVE, THE Y HAS EXPERIENCED SUCCESS. IN OUR Y'S KIDS PRESCHOOL PROGRAM WE BOOST EARLY LEARNING SKILLS IN LITERACY, SOCIAL AND COGNITIVE PROCESSES, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND HEALTHYEATING IN A SAFE AND FUN ENVIRONMENT. OUR PROGRAM ENCOURAGES EDUCATION THROUGH CREATIVE, EXPLORATIVE ACTIVITY AND PLAY. THE CHILDREN ARE HAVING FUN AND LEARNING VALUABLE SKILLS NEEDED TO BE SUCCESSFUL MOVING AHEAD.

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 October 1962.

    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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