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Meriden-New Britain-Berlin Young Mens Christian Association Inc

EIN 06-0646977 · Meriden, CT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MERIDEN-NEW BRITAIN-BERLIN YMCA SEEKS TO BECOME A 'MASTER LINK' IN OUR COMMUNITIES TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL PEOPLE WHO LIVE AND WORK IN MERIDEN, NEW BRITAIN AND BERLIN. THE MERIDEN-NEW BRITAIN-BERLIN YMCA PROVIDES ALL PEOPLE OPPORTUNITIES THAT CAN OPEN DOORS TO AN EXCEPTIONAL LIFE. THE MERIDEN-NEW BRITAIN-BERLIN YMCA WAS FOUNDED IN 1866 AND IS PART OF THE LARGEST NONPROFIT COMMUNITY SERVICE ORGANIZATION IN AMERICA. YMCAS ARE THE HEART OF THE COMMUNITY LIFE IN NEIGHBORHOODS AND TOWNS ACROSS THE NATION. YMCAS WORK TO MEET THE HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICE NEEDS OF OVER 16 MILLION MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN. THE MERIDEN-NEW BRITAIN-BERLIN YMCA, LIKE ALL YMCAS, SERVES ALL FAITHS, RACES, ABILITIES, AGES AND INCOMES. NO ONE IS TURNED AWAY FOR INABILITY TO PAY. OUR STRENGTH IS IN THE PEOPLE THAT WE BRING TOGETHER. THE MERIDEN-NEW BRITAIN-BERLIN YMCA PROGRAMS ARE THE TOOLS FOR BUILDING THE CORE VALUES OF CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT AND RESPONSIBILITY. THE YMCA IS ABOUT YOUTH DEVELOPMEN

Income
$22.2 million
Spending
$21.1 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
3.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 60%
Employees
983
Volunteers
365
Highest pay
$329,309, 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: 81 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 19% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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

    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, 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. $11.7 million spent. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT - THE MERIDEN-NEW BRITAIN-BERLIN YMCA IS A COMMUNITY LEADER IN AFFORDABLE CHILD CARE FOR WORKING FAMILIES. THE YMCA OFFERS CHILDCARE SERVICES AT OVER 30 CONVENIENT LOCATIONS. PROGRAMS INCLUDE INFANT AND TODDLER, PRESCHOOL, CHILD DAY CARE, BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE, HEAD START AND SCHOOL READINESS PRESCHOOL. FIELD TRIPS AND QUALITY SOCIALIZATION AND EDUCATION ARE OFFERED. IN 2024, THE YMCA PROVIDED PRESCHOOL AND DAYCARE SERVICES TO OVER 1,600 FAMILIES. THE YMCA OFFERED SPORTS PROGRAMS SUCH AS SOCCER, BASKETBALL, FLAG FOOTBALL AND GYMNASTICS FOR ALL ABILITIES REGARDLESS OF INABILITY TO PAY.
  2. $2.9 million spent. HEALTHY LIVING - IN 2024, OVER ONE HALF OF THE MERIDEN-NEW BRITAIN-BERLIN YMCA COMMUNITY WAS TOUCHED BY OUR HEALTHY LIVING ACTIVITIES WHICH INCLUDE FITNESS, AQUATICS, FOOD PROGRAMS, AND HEALTHY COOKING CLASSES. SERVICE IS PROVIDED FOR ALL FAITHS, RACES, ABILITIES, AGES AND INCOME LEVELS. NO ONE IS TURNED AWAY FOR INABILITY TO PAY. WE BRING INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TOGETHER AND OFFER SUPPORT, RECREATIONAL AND SOCIAL BALANCE THAT BUILDS RELATIONSHIPS AND STRENGTHENS BONDS FOR MENTAL AND PHYSICAL WELL-BEING. THE YMCA COORDINATES WITH OVER 80 OTHER ORGANIZATIONS TO HELP OUR MEMBERS. IN 2024, PROGRAM SUBSIDIES WERE AWARDED TO OVER 3,000 FAMILIES OR INDIVIDUALS. SWIM INSTRUCTION WAS PROVIDED TO 1,000 CHILDREN IN GRADES 1- 12. WE PROVIDED OVER 45 PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT MAINTAIN OR IMPROVE OVERALL HEALTH. THE Y OFFERED CROSSFIT FOR ADULTS AND KIDS INCLUDING LOCAL STUDENT ATHLETES AND OUR CHILD CARE STUDENTS. IN ADDITION TO PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, THE Y TEACHES HEALTHY COOKING PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS TO HELP THEM IMPROVE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND OVERALL HEALTH AND WELLNESS. THE YMCA PROVIDED USDA SUBSIDIZED MEALS TO 20 OF OUR CHILDCARE LOCATIONS, SERVING OVER 1,528 MEALS ON A DAILY BASIS. HEALTHY LIVING - IN 2024, OVER ONE HALF OF THE MERIDEN-NEW BRITAIN-BERLIN YMCA COMMUNITY WAS TOUCHED BY OUR HEALTHY LIVING ACTIVITIES WHICH INCLUDE FITNESS, AQUATICS, FOOD PROGRAMS, AND HEALTHY COOKING CLASSES. SERVICE IS PROVIDED FOR ALL FAITHS, RACES, ABILITIES, AGES AND INCOME LEVELS. NO ONE IS TURNED AWAY FOR INABILITY TO PAY. WE BRING INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TOGETHER AND OFFER SUPPORT, RECREATIONAL AND SOCIAL BALANCE THAT BUILDS RELATIONSHIPS AND STRENGTHENS BONDS FOR MENTAL AND PHYSICAL WELL-BEING. THE YMCA COORDINATES WITH OVER 80 OTHER ORGANIZATIONS TO HELP OUR MEMBERS. IN 2024, PROGRAM SUBSIDIES WERE AWARDED TO OVER 3,000 FAMILIES OR INDIVIDUALS. SWIM INSTRUCTION WAS PROVIDED TO 1,000 CHILDREN IN GRADES 1- 12. WE PROVIDED OVER 45 PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT MAINTAIN OR IMPROVE OVERALL HEALTH. THE Y OFFERED CROSSFIT FOR ADULTS AND KIDS INCLUDING LOCAL STUDENT ATHLETES AND OUR CHILD CARE STUDENTS. IN ADDITION TO PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, THE Y TEACHES HEALTHY COOKING PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS TO HELP THEM IMPROVE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND OVERALL HEALTH AND WELLNESS. THE YMCA PROVIDED USDA SUBSIDIZED MEALS TO 20 OF OUR CHILDCARE LOCATIONS, SERVING OVER 1,528 MEALS ON A DAILY BASIS.
  3. $4.1 million spent. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY - A TOTAL OF 575 CHILDREN ATTENDED EACH SESSION OF MOUNTAIN MIST DAY CAMP (MERIDEN) AND CAMP THUNDERMOON (NEW BRITAIN-BERLIN). OVER 80% OF SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED ATTENDED MOUNTAIN MIST DAY CAMP. BOTH CAMPS ARE FULL SERVICE STATE LICENSED DAY CAMP OPERATIONS. OUR CAMP FACILITIES INCLUDE A POOL, PLAYSCAPES, SOCCER FIELDS, BASKETBALL COURTS, BASEBALL FIELDS, ROCK CLIMBING APPARATUS AND COVERED PICNIC AREAS. THESE CAMPS PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION AND EXTENDED HOURS, MAKING IT CONVENIENT FOR WORKING PARENTS. THE YMCA SUMMER CAMPS PROVIDE AN ENRICHING EXPERIENCE FOR CHILDREN AGES 3-16 AND ENSURES CHILDREN ARE HAVING A FUN, PRODUCTIVE SUMMER. SCHOLARSHIPS WERE PROVIDED TO OVER 40% OF THE CAMPERS AND NO ONE IS TURNED AWAY FOR INABILITY TO PAY. HART HOUSE AT THE NEW BRITAIN YMCA PROVIDES A HOME FOR UP TO 88 ADULT MALE MEMBERS-IN-RESIDENCE OFFERING A CARING, CLEAN, SAFE, AFFORDABLE LIVING EXPERIENCE TO THOSE IN NEED. WE HAVE COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS WITH AGENCIES TO PROVIDE SUPPORT SERVICES TO THOSE IN NEED. OUR Y OFFERS VARIOUS ARTS AND ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS INCLUDING YOUTH THEATER, DANCE, CLAY AND DRAWING, SCREENWRITING, AND STEM INCLUDING CODING AND ROBOTICS AS WELL AS HOME SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS. 78 YOUTH BETWEEN THE AGES OF 14 AND 24 TOOK ADVANTAGE OF THE SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM WHICH PREPARES YOUTH FOR THE WORKFORCE. THE Y SERVES HOLIDAY MEALS TO OUR HART HOUSE RESIDENTS AND TO THOSE WHO ATTEND OUR THANKSGIVING AND CHRISTMAS COMMUNITY DINNERS. OUR YMCA SERVED AND DELIVERED OVER 550 MEALS ON THANKSGIVING AND CHRISTMAS DAY. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY - A TOTAL OF 575 CHILDREN ATTENDED EACH SESSION OF MOUNTAIN MIST DAY CAMP (MERIDEN) AND CAMP THUNDERMOON (NEW BRITAIN-BERLIN). OVER 80% OF SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED ATTENDED MOUNTAIN MIST DAY CAMP. BOTH CAMPS ARE FULL SERVICE STATE LICENSED DAY CAMP OPERATIONS. OUR CAMP FACILITIES INCLUDE A POOL, PLAYSCAPES, SOCCER FIELDS, BASKETBALL COURTS, BASEBALL FIELDS, ROCK CLIMBING APPARATUS AND COVERED PICNIC AREAS. THESE CAMPS PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION AND EXTENDED HOURS, MAKING IT CONVENIENT FOR WORKING PARENTS. THE YMCA SUMMER CAMPS PROVIDE AN ENRICHING EXPERIENCE FOR CHILDREN AGES 3-16 AND ENSURES CHILDREN ARE HAVING A FUN, PRODUCTIVE SUMMER. SCHOLARSHIPS WERE PROVIDED TO OVER 40% OF THE CAMPERS AND NO ONE IS TURNED AWAY FOR INABILITY TO PAY. HART HOUSE AT THE NEW BRITAIN YMCA PROVIDES A HOME FOR UP TO 88 ADULT MALE MEMBERS-IN-RESIDENCE OFFERING A CARING, CLEAN, SAFE, AFFORDABLE LIVING EXPERIENCE TO THOSE IN NEED. WE HAVE COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS WITH AGENCIES TO PROVIDE SUPPORT SERVICES TO THOSE IN NEED. OUR Y OFFERS VARIOUS ARTS AND ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS INCLUDING YOUTH THEATER, DANCE, CLAY AND DRAWING, SCREENWRITING, AND STEM INCLUDING CODING AND ROBOTICS AS WELL AS HOME SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS. 78 YOUTH BETWEEN THE AGES OF 14 AND 24 TOOK ADVANTAGE OF THE SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM WHICH PREPARES YOUTH FOR THE WORKFORCE. THE Y SERVES HOLIDAY MEALS TO OUR HART HOUSE RESIDENTS AND TO THOSE WHO ATTEND OUR THANKSGIVING AND CHRISTMAS COMMUNITY DINNERS. OUR YMCA SERVED AND DELIVERED OVER 550 MEALS ON THANKSGIVING AND CHRISTMAS DAY.

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 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 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 March 1934.

    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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