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Young Mens Christian Association Naugatuck

EIN 06-0646770 · Naugatuck, CT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood77 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The Naugatuck YMCA is a character-building membership organization that serves the community by providing services and programs that build spirit, mind, body and focus on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

Income
$3.6 million
Spending
$3.6 million
Spent on programs
97%
Reserves
3.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 65%
Employees
179
Volunteers
55
Highest pay
$154,203, 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

Good: 77 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    96% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

    13 of 13 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. $2.4 million spent. OUR Y FOCUSES ON YOUTH DEVELOPMENT THROUGH A PLETHORA OF PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO TEACH HEALTHY LIVING AND ENRICH THE LIVES OF YOUTH BY OFFERING AN OPPORTUNITY FOR SPIRITUAL AND EMOTIONAL GROWTH AND PROVIDE A SAFE NURTURING ENVIRONMENT WHERE THEY CAN BECOME GOOD CITIZENS WHILE MAKING LIFELONG FRIENDSHIPS. WE BELIEVE THAT ALL KIDS DESERVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCOVER WHO THEY ARE AND WHAT THEY CAN ACHIEVE. THAT'S WHY, THROUGH THE Y, HUNDREDS OF YOUTH TODAY ARE CULTIVATING THE VALUES, SKILLS AND RELATIONSHIPS THAT LEAD TO POSITIVE BEHAVIORS, BETTER HEALTH AND EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT.
  2. $865,735 spent. MEMBER SERVICES AT THE NAUGATUCK YMCA INCLUDES Full facility ACCESS AND USE OF THE WELLNESS CENTERS, GYMNASIUM, RACQUETBALL COURT, 6 Lane 25 Yard SWIMMING POOL, GROUP Exercise STUDIO, SPIN STUDIO, YOGA STUDIO, AND FULLY-EQUIPPED LOCKER ROOMS.THE YMCA OFFERS A WELCOMING ATMOSPHERE WHERE HEALTH SEEKERS CAN FEEL COMFORTABLE AND RECEIVE THE ENCOURAGEMENT AND SUPPORT THEY NEED TO CONTINUE HEALTHY LIVING THROUGH THE GUIDANCE OF TRAINED PROFESSIONALS. THE YMCA PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO SERVE PEOPLE OF ALL AGES, ABILITIES, INCOMES, and walks of lifeTHE NAUGATUCK YMCA IS COMMITTED TO USING ITS RESOURCES IN COOPERATION WITH THE GREATER COMMUNITY AND ITS ASSOCIATED AGENCIES INCLUDING THE BOROUGH OF NAUGATUCK, WELLMORE, BOARD OF EDUCATION, YOUTH SERVICES, WESTERN CONNECTICUT AREA AGENCY ON AGING AND CONNECTICUT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, United Way of Naugatuck, and Partnership for Youth and Families. AMONG OTHERS. ADDITIONAL COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAMS PROVIDED BY THE NAUGATUCK YMCA INCLUDE AQUATIC TESTING, CPR AND FIRST AID TRAINING COURSES, LIFE-SAVING CLASSES AND CERTIFICATIONS, ENHANCED FITNESS FOR OUR ACTIVE OLDER ADULT COMMUNITY, LIVESTRONG AT THE YMCA, PRESCHOOL DEVELOPMENT GRANT, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, FACILITIES FOR CHURCH SERVICES AND SEVERAL SUPPORT GROUPS.BY PROVIDING ACCESSIBILITY TO THE COMMUNITY THROUGH PROGRAMS SUCH AS OUR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, WE WERE ABLE TO OFFER ASSISTANCE TO THOSE IN NEED ON THE MOST FUNDAMENTAL OF LEVELS, AFFORDABILITY. IN 2019, MORE THAN 350 FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS PARTICIPATED IN THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, RECEIVING SUBSIDIES AND ASSISTANCE THAT ENSURED THAT NO ONE IS UNABLE TO PARTICIPATE DUE TO THE INABILITY TO PAY FOR SERVICES.
  3. $227,491 spent. THE NAUGATUCK YMCA OPERATES A 30 ROOM SINGLE OCCUPANCY, SHORT TERM RESIDENCY, SITUATED IN OUR HISTORIC BUILDING, IN THE HEART OF NAUGATUCK. WE OFFER CONVENIENCE, SECURITY AND COMFORT AT AN AFFORDABLE PRICE AND OFFER OPEN DOORS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. RESIDENTS FIND A SENSE OF COMMUNITY, WHETHER AT ONE OF OUR QUARTERLY GET TOGETHERS, WORKING OUT WITH A FRIEND IN OUR WELLNESS CENTER, OR IN OUR PROFESSIONAL STAFF.THE NAUGATUCK YMCA IS JUST TWO BLOCKS FROM THE METRO NORTH LINE AND WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE TO ALL THE CONVENIENCES AND ATTRACTIONS OF DOWNTOWN NAUGATUCK. ROOMS ARE AVAILABLE, WITH THE CONVENIENCE OF WEEKLY RATES, FOR BOTH LONG AND SHORT-TERM STAYS. THE MAJORITY OF OUR RESIDENTS ARE IN TRANSITION SUCH AS DIVORCE, WORK TRANSFER, OR OTHER LIFE CHANGING EXPERIENCES. 68% OF OUR RESIDENTS CURRENTLY FALL WITHIN THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES WHILE 33% ARE VETERANS. OUR DORMITORYPROGRAM IS JUST ONE OF OUR PROGRAMS THAT GROWING ANSWERS A NEED FOR 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 November 6, 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 August 1942.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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