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Newport Young Mens Christian Association

EIN 05-0258916 · Middletown, RI

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

The Newport County YMCA is an association of people of all ages, ethnic origins, religious affiliations and socioeconomic levels. The basis of the association is founded in Judeo-Christian values and its purpose is to significantly improve and positively influence the quality of life and social well-being for our members, our families, and our community, emphasis is placed on the whole person through programs and activities that help develop spiritual, mental, and physical well-being.

Income
$10.7 million
Spending
$7.3 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
-11.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 55%
Employees
354
Volunteers
300
Highest pay
$236,540, 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. Higher than 47% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 30% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 32% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 30% 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. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 16 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. $4.1 million spent. Youth Development: We impact over 1600 youth in our programs each week in the areas of gymnastics, youth sports, leadership programs, afterschool, aquatics, Rhody Squash, and our preschool programs. These programs are not only designed to teach and educate participants on the tasks at hand, but they also teach life skills that will help these children in the future. Our youth programs provide strong role models and a safe environment to help them grow and thrive. The Newport County YMCA also has a strong program area to help families come together. These programs help families contact one other and spend much needed quality time together. Families each year enjoy our movie nights, family camp outs and many other events that happen each month.
  2. $1.8 million spent. Healthy Living: The Newport County YMCA is focused on our community to make it happier and healthier. Through programs such as personal training, boot camps and weight lose challenges we engage our members to help them become more self-confident in their lives. We also impact our community by offering many programs to fight youth obesity in our country. By partnering with many other local agencies, we can improve our community's health. With our Prescribe the Y program we work with local doctors to identify children who are at risk and enroll them into a free 12-week session to educate them and their family about healthy habits. By working together, we can do great things for all.
  3. $391,359 spent. Social Responsibility: The Newport County YMCA impacts the community by offering our extensive adaptive programs. Each week we have over 250 participants come to the Y with special needs to partake in a number of programs including life skills. Our special Olympics team has over 100 players that participate in sports year-round along with many social activities. We change our community by being involved in many service projects outside the Y walls.

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 April 1936.

    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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