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YMCA Foundation of South Palm Beach County Inc

EIN 05-0594761 · Boca Raton, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood82 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE YMCA FOUNDATION OF SOUTH PALM BEACH COUNTY WAS ESTABLISHED TO PROVIDE A PERMANENT SOURCE OF FUNDING, ENABLING THE YMCA TO MEET CRITICAL COMMUNITY NEEDS BOTH NOW AND IN THE FUTURE. EARNINGS FROM THE FUND SUPPORT EXISTING PROGRAM AREAS, PROVIDE FLEXIBILITY TO DEVELOP NEW PROGRAMS IN RESPONSE TO CHANGING COMMUNITY NEEDS, FUND IMPROVEMENTS TO KEEP FACILITIES SAFE, WELCOMING, AND UP TO CODE, AND OFFER A SAFETY NET DURING TIMES OF CRISIS OR ECONOMIC UNCERTAINTY. AS THE NATION'S LEADING NONPROFIT FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, HEALTHY LIVING, AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY, THE Y MUST ENSURE IT CAN CONTINUE TO MAKE A MEANINGFUL AND LASTING IMPACT IN THE COMMUNITY-BOTH NOW AND IN THE FUTURE. RAPID CHANGES IN THE LOCAL ECONOMY MAKE IT EVEN MORE IMPORTANT TO PLAN FOR LONG-TERM STABILITY. SOUND FINANCIAL PLANNING IS A STEWARDSHIP RESPONSIBILITY OF THE LEADERS ENTRUSTED TO STRENGTHEN THE Y DURING THEIR TIME OF SERVICE.

Income
$818,793
Spending
$65,029
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 61%
Employees
0
Volunteers
7
Highest pay
$361,097, president/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

Good: 82 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover more than ten years of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 92% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 76% on the year before.

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: 95 out of 100. Higher than 97% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 (1)
  1. THE YMCA FOUNDATION OF SOUTH PALM BEACH COUNTY WAS ESTABLISHED TO PROVIDE A PERMANENT SOURCE OF FUNDING, ALLOWING THE YMCA TO MEET CRITICAL COMMUNITY NEEDS NOW AND IN THE FUTURE.

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 July 2004.

    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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