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Cape Cod Young Mens Christian Association Inc

EIN 04-2394925 · Hyannis, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair61 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To serve the Cape Cod Community by providing programs rooted in our core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility to build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

Income
$24.6 million
Spending
$13.0 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
-5.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 56%
Employees
330
Volunteers
217
Highest pay
$228,484, president & ceo

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

Fair: 61 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 29% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 47% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 102% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    18 of 18 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. $5.1 million spent. CHILD CARE: AT ALL OUR LICENSED CHILD CARE CENTERS, CHILDREN ARE EXPOSED TO AN ABUNDANCE OF LEARNING EXPERIENCES THAT NURTURE THEIR HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT. WE PROVIDE INFANTS THROUGH SCHOOL-AGE YOUTH A SAFE, NURTURING ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN TO LEARN, GROW AND DEVELOP SOCIAL SKILLS. FREE SWIM INSTRUCTION, ADVENTURE HIKES AND FIELD TRIPS ARE JUST SOME OF THE UNIQUE ACTIVITIES WE OFFER TO FOSTER PERSONAL GROWTH, INDEPENDENCE AND INDIVIDUALITY. THE Y'S VISION IS TO STRENGTHEN THE FOUNDATION OF COMMUNITY AND IT IS PART OF EVERYTHING WE DO. OUR QUALIFIED STAFF PROVIDES A CARING ENVIRONMENT THAT ENCOURAGES YOUNG MINDS TO GROW, EXPLORE AND APPRECIATE THE WORLD IN WHICH THEY LIVE. PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, SOCIAL, AND COGNITIVE SKILLS ARE EMPHASIZED THROUGHOUT THE DAY BY UTILIZING DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE CURRICULUM. HIGH VALUE IS PLACED ON THE FRUITS OF CREATIVITY AND INDEPENDENCE, WHICH MAKES THE DAY AN ENJOYABLE MIX OF PLAY, LEARNING AND CHALLENGE. THROUGH THIS LEARNING ENVIRONMENT, CHILDREN BECOME MORE CONFIDENT WITH THEMSELVES, OTHER CHILDREN, ADULTS AND THE WORLD AROUND THEM.
  2. $3.4 million spent. HEALTH & WELLNESS, AQUATICS, AND OTHER YOUTH PROGRAMS: WE OFFER A BROAD RANGE OF CLASSES THAT HELP US PROVIDE RESOURCES AND GUIDANCE TO MAINTAIN OR IMPROVE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, HEALTH AND WELLNESS. WITH OUR TWO SWIMMING POOLS, FITNESS CENTER AND LARGE INTER-GENERATIONAL, MULTIPURPOSE ROOMS, PROGRAMS HELD AT OUR MAIN FACILITY RANGE FROM SWIMMING LESSONS FOR INFANTS TO WELLNESS PROGRAMS FOR OLDER ADULTS. A COMPLETED MAJOR RENOVATION AND EXPANSION PROJECT IN 2009 AT THE Y FACILITY SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED OUR CAPACITY TO HELP OUR MEMBERS AND THE COMMUNITY BUILD HEALTHY MIND, SPIRIT AND BODY. WE ALSO OFFER PROGRAMS AT OUR LYNDON CENTER AND AT VARIOUS SATELLITE CENTERS THROUGHOUT THE AREA. CAPE COD YMCA IS HOME OF THE DIABETES RESOURCE CENTER, FUNCTIONING AS A PROFESSIONAL AND DEDICATED HUB THAT DELIVERS A RANGE OF RESOURCES TO ALL PEOPLE AFFECTED BY DIABETES AND THEIR CAREGIVERS. WE OFFER THE NATIONAL YMCA DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM AND ARE PART OF A NATIONWIDE MOVEMENT TO STOP THE DEVELOPMENT OF DIABETES IN NEARLY 89 MILLION PEOPLE ACROSS AMERICA AT RISK FOR DEVELOPING TYPE 2 DIABETES. MOREOVER, WE PROVIDE INNOVATIVE EVIDENCE-BASED PROGRAMS FOR AT-RISK YOUTH, SUCH AS THE Y ACHIEVERS PROGRAM. CONSISTENT WITH OUR MISSION, JUST A FEW OF THE PROGRAMS WE OFFER TO HELP BUILD HEALTHY LIFESTYLES ARE AEROBICS, ARCHERY, CYCLING, DANCE, KARATE, PILATES, PROGRAMS FOR CHALLENGED YOUTH, ROWING, SAILING, STRENGTH TRAINING, SWIM LESSONS, TUMBLING, WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTION, YOGA AND YOUTH SPORTS LEAGUES. WE SERVE MILITARY FAMILIES AS PART OF A SWIMMING PROGRAM AT JOINT BASE CAPE COD POOL.
  3. $2.6 million spent. CAMPS: CAPE COD YMCA, WITH ITS MOTIVATED, EXPERIENCED STAFF, OFFERS VARIOUS SUMMER CAMPING OPPORTUNITIES TO MEET THE DIVERSE NEEDS AND INTERESTS OF THE FAMILIES WE SERVE. EACH OF OUR CAMPS PROVIDE AN EXCITING, SAFE COMMUNITY FOR YOUNG PEOPLE TO EXPLORE THE OUTDOORS, BUILD SELF-ESTEEM, DEVELOP INTERPERSONAL SKILLS AND MAKE LASTING FRIENDSHIPS AND MEMORIES. CAPE COD YMCA RUNS FIVE SUMMER CAMPS IN THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: HARWICH, BARNSTABLE, LYNDON AND TWO IN FALMOUTH (WHOI/ML AND LAWRENCE MIDDLE SCHOOL. CAMP LYNDON OFFERS HIGH AND LOW ANGLE CHALLENGE COURSES, ARCHERY, BOATING, ARTS AND CRAFTS, SPORTS, GAMES, TEAM-BUILDING ACTIVITIES, DRAMA, NATURE HIKES, SWIM LESSONS, HORSEMANSHIP AND MUCH MORE IN A BEAUTIFUL 74 ACRE WOODED SETTING IN SANDWICH, MA. THE WEST BARNSTABLE DAY CAMP USES THE YMCA FACILITY AS A BASE. CAMPERS SWIM IN OUR POOLS, USE OUR WOODS FOR HIKING AND PICNICS, PARTICIPATE IN ARTS AND CRAFTS, SPORTS AND GAMES, DRAMA AND WEEKLY FIELDTRIPS. CHILDREN DEVELOP CONFIDENCE THROUGH BOTH PERSONAL AND TEAM CHALLENGE. EXPLORE NEW ABILITIES AND ACHIEVE GOALS THROUGH AN EXCITING COMBINATION OF ARTS, CRAFTS, STEM, OUTDOOR EDUCATION AND SPORTS. FINALLY, NUTRITIOUS LUNCHES AND SNACKS WERE SERVED TO OUR CAMPERS AND THE COMMUNITY LARGELY DUE TO OUR PARTICIPATION IN AND SPONSORSHIP OF THE SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM AND THE CACFP PROGRAM. ALL THESE CAMPING PROGRAMS REFLECT OUR STRONG COMMITMENT TO YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, HEALTHY LIVING AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY. ALL CHILDREN REGARDLESS OF THEIR FAMILY'S ABILITY TO PAY ARE OFFERED OPPORTUNITIES TO ATTEND CAMP.

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 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 December 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 July 1967.

    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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