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Young Mens Christian Association of Attleboro

EIN 04-2255819 · Attleboro, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE YMCA OF ATTLEBORO IS A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO THE PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT OF ALL. WE FOSTER PERSONAL GROWTH THROUGH QUALITY PROGRAMS AND SERVICES, PROVIDED IN A POSITIVE ENVIRONMENT BY COMMITTED STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS.

Income
$8.2 million
Spending
$7.2 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
7.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 64%
Employees
255
Highest pay
$188,169, chief executive officer

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 31% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 25

    34 of 34 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, 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 (3)
  1. $3.5 million spent. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT - ALL KIDS DESERVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCOVER WHO THEY ARE & WHAT THEY CAN ACHIEVE. THE ATTLEBORO YMCA IS COMMITTED TO NURTURING THE POTENTIAL OF EVERY CHILD & TEEN. WE SEE EVERY INTERACTION WITH YOUNG PEOPLE IS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT, ALL GROUNDED IN THE YMCAS CORE VALUES OF CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT & RESPONSIBILITY. PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES ARE DESIGNED TO BE FUN, EXPAND SKILLS, DEVELOP PHYSICAL FITNESS, & STIMULATE SOCIAL GROWTH. STEM PROGRAMS & SUMMER DAY CAMPS ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN WITH VARIOUS CHALLENGES INSPIRE KIDS TO WORK & PLAY TOGETHER, CREATING LIFETIME FRIENDSHIPS. FINANCIAL AID SUPPORTS LOW-INCOME YOUTHS ATTENDANCE TO CAMPS & YMCA PROGRAMS. OUR REACH & RISE MENTORING PROGRAM CONNECTS AT-RISK YOUTH WITH POSITIVE ADULT ROLE MODELS. CHILDCARE PROGRAMS INCLUDE PRESCHOOL, FULL DAY CHILDCARE, & AFTERSCHOOL CARE. YOUTH AQUATICS & SPORTS PROGRAMS INCLUDE SWIM LESSONS, DANCE & TRACK & FIELD.
  2. $2.4 million spent. HEALTHY LIVING-BY HELPING KIDS, ADULTS, FAMILIES, & SENIORS FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE IMPROVE THEIR HEALTH AND WELL-BEING, WE BUILD A STRONGER COMMUNITY. WE HELP BUILD & MAINTAIN HEALTHY HABITS FOR SPIRIT, MIND & BODY IN THEIR EVERYDAY LIVES. THIS IS PARTICULARLY IMPORTANT AS OUR NATION STRUGGLES WITH CRONIC DISEASE & OBESITY, FAMILIES WRESTLE WITH WORK/LIFE BALANCE & INDIVIDUALS SEARCH FOR PERSONAL FULFILLMENT. OUR MEMBERSHIP FOR ALL PROGRAM PROVIDED $424,000 IN NEED-BASED MEMBERSHIP SUBSIDIES (FORGIVEN FEES) TO ALLOW MORE THAN 2,000 FAMILIES TO JOIN. OUR DELAY OF DISEASE PROGRAM HELPS ALLEVIATE THE EFFECTS OF PARKINSONS DISEASE THROUGH EXERCISE. WE OFFER MS STRONG FOR MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SUFFERERS & DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM TO HELP PRE-DIABETIC INDIVIDUALS LOWER THEIR RISK FOR DEVELOPING DIABETES. WE PARTNER WITH AGENCIES SERVING DIFFERENTLY-ABLED INDIVIDUALS TO PROVIDE WELLNESS PROGRAMS AND MAKE OUR PROGRAMS ACCESSIBLE, AFFORDABLE & OPEN TO ALL.
  3. $107,186 spent. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY - THE ATTLEBORO YMCA, ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS & ITS LEADERSHIP STAFF ARE EXECUTING AN AMBITIOUS STRATEGIC PLAN TO FOSTER REAL CHANGE IN THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE. AS A CAUSE-DRIVEN ORGANIZATION WE SEEK TO WORK WITH STRATEGIC PARTNERS TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN ADDRESSING CRITICAL SOCIAL ISSUES FACING OUR COMMUNITY. TO BETTER DEFINE THESE SOCIAL ISSUES, WE CONVENED A SERIES OF COMMUNITY FORUMS WHICH HAVE LED TO THE FORMATION OF NEW AND STRENGTHENED PARTNERSHIPS INCLUDING CONSORTIA OF LEADERS IN OUR COMMUNITY FROM HEALTHCARE, EDUCATION, & SOCIAL SERVICES. USING A COLLECTIVE IMPACT APPROACH, THESE GROUPS ARE PLANNING & IMPLEMENTING INITIATIVES TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN OUR COMMUNITY. TWO SIGNIFICANT INITIATIVES ARE 1. MAKING WATER THE BEVERAGE OF CHOICE TO COMBAT OBESITY AND 2. ADDRESSING THE LACK OF TRANSPORTATION FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES. WE ARE EXCITED ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITIES THIS EFFORT AFFORDS US IN STRENGTHENING OUR COMMUNITY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 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 2024.

    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 February 1947.

    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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