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Community Young Mens Christian Assoc of Danvers Ma Inc

EIN 04-2308404 · Danvers, 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

The mission of the Community YMCA of Danvers, MA, Inc. is to provide facilities and programs which promote good health, strong kids and strong families in an environment filled with good, moral and ethical values based on the YMCA's Christian principles and traditions. Focusing on Youth Development, Health Living and Social Responsibility.

Income
$3.4 million
Spending
$3.2 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
-0.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 72%
Employees
175
Volunteers
130
Highest pay
$160,905, executive director

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

Fair: 55 out of 100. Higher than 25% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 32% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 11% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • 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 (3)
  1. $1.8 million spent. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND STRENGTHENING THE MODERN FAMILY - TO NURTURE THE POTENTIAL OF EVERY CHILD AND TEEN THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES PROGRAMS TO STRENGTHEN YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND THE MODERN FAMILY. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE PRESCHOOL CHILDCARE, SCHOOL AGE CHILDCARE, AND A MIDDLE SCHOOL CENTER WHICH IN ADDITION TO CARE OFFER SPORTS PROGRAMS, TEEN PROGRAMS, HEALTH AND SAFETY PROGRAMS, AND SUMMER CAMPS TO NURTURE THE POTENTIAL OF EVERY CHILD AND TEEN. THE PROGRAMS FOCUS ON FAMILY ACTIVITIES, CHILD CARE, CHILD EDUCATION, AND ENCOURAGING CLOSE FAMILY TIES.
  2. $872,987 spent. PROMOTING HEALTHY LIVING - TO IMPROVE THE NATION'S HEALTH AND WELL-BEING THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS ITS MEMBERS IN DIFFERENT STAGES OF LIFE THE OPPORTUNITY TO IMPROVE THEIR LEVELS OF PHYSICAL EMOTIONAL SOCIAL AND SPIRITUAL WELL BEING. THE ORGANIZATIONS APPROACH IS BASED ON CONCERN FOR THE WELLNESS OF THE TOTAL PERSON. YMCA PROGRAMS ENCOURAGE POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR IN THE AREAS OF INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP FITNESS CLASSES, DANCE PROGRAMS, SPORTS LEAGUES AND SPECIAL EVENTS TO HELP IMPROVE THE WELL BEING OF OUR COMMUNITY. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES ITS MEMBERS WITH MATERIALS AND PROGRAMS IMPROVING PHYSICAL FITNESS, NUTRITION, WEIGHT MANAGEMENT, STRESS MANAGEMENT, AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE AS WELL AS CONSTRUCTIVE RELATIONS WITH OTHERS.
  3. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY - GIVING BACK AND PROVIDING SUPPORT TO OUR NEIGHBORS. THE ORGANIZATION WORKS WITH THE SCHOOL SYSTEM AND LOCAL FOOD PANTRY. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY. THE ORGANIZATION STRIVES TO DEVELOP LEADERSHIP QUALITIES IN YOUTHS AND ADULTS BY PROVIDING PROGRAMS THAT OFFER YOUNG PEOPLE THE CHANCE TO LEARN LEADERSHIP SKILLS AND PRACTICE THEM IN YMCA PROGRAMS OR IN MODELS OF THE ADULT WORLD WHERE LEADERS GATHER AND MAKE DECISIONS.

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 April 1967.

    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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