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Young Mens Christian Association of Northern Middlesex County Inc

EIN 06-0646981 · Middletown, CT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE NORTHERN MIDDLESEX YMCA OFFERS A PATH TOWARD A FULLER, MORE PRODUCTIVE LIFE. THE YMCA WILL PROVIDE TO A BROAD SPECTRUM OF OUR COMMUNITY, HIGH QUALITY PROGRAMS, SERVICES AND FACILITIES THAT IMPROVE INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY LIFE, ENCOURAGE HEALTHIER LIFESTYLES AND ASSIST YOUTH IN DEVELOPING INTO RESPONSIBLE ADULTHOOD.

Income
$9.0 million
Spending
$6.8 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
19 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 55%
Employees
312
Volunteers
75
Highest pay
$249,039, 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 19.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 24% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 cents.

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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • 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, 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 (2)
  1. $3.4 million spent. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT/FAMILY SERVICES - THE YMCA'S YOUTH/FAMILY SERVICES INCLUDE PRESCHOOL, BEFORE/AFTER SCHOOL, DAY CAMPING, AND TEEN PROGRAMS. THE YMCA'S KID'S KORNER IS THE LEADING PROVIDER OF BEFORE AND AFTER-SCHOOL CHILDCARE IN NORTHERN MIDDLESEX COUNTY, WITH LICENSED SITES IN PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS IN MIDDLETOWN, CROMWELL, PORTLAND, AND DURHAM. OPEN DOORS ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE TO FAMILIES EARNING UNDER $100,000 ANNUALLY. STATE OF CONNECTICUT CARE4KIDS, PRIVATE DONATIONS, AND GRANTS FROM THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, MIDDLESEX UNITED WAY, AND THE MIDDLETOWN YOUTH SERVICE DEPARTMENT FURTHER EXPAND SERVICE TO LOW-INCOME FAMILIES. DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS, FAMILIES HAVE A CHOICE BETWEEN YMCA CAMP INGERSOLL, HELD AT THE INGERSOLL OUTDOOR CENTER IN PORTLAND, OR THE SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAM BASED IN OUR FACILITIES IN MIDDLETOWN. BOTH OF THESE PROGRAMS ARE STATE LICENSED DAY CAMPS AND PROVIDE SLIDING-SCALE ASSISTANCE TO LOW-INCOME FAMILIES. CAMP INGERSOLL PROVIDED OVER 1025 CHILDREN WITH A TRADITIONAL DAY CAMP EXPERIENCE THAT INCLUDED SWIMMING, BOATING, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, ART, ROPES, ARCHERY AND MORE. CAMP INGERSOLL ALSO OFFERS SPECIALTYCAMPS IN SPORTS, ADVENTURE, SCIENCE, THE ARTS AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT. THE MY TIME SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS TO CHILDREN WITH IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBER WHO HAD CANCER. PRESCHOOL CHILDCARE IS PROVIDED YEAR-ROUND IN OUR STATE-LICENSED AND NAEYC-ACCREDITED INGERSOLL CHILDCARE CENTER. THE CENTER PROVIDES A SCHOOL READINESS PROGRAM TO 50 PRIMARILY LOW-INCOME THREE AND FOUR YEAR-OLD CHILDREN EACH SCHOOL YEAR. THE Y ALSO OPERATES A SCHOOL READINESS CLASSROOM AT 44 HAMLIN STREET, MIDDLETOWN WHICH SERVES AN ADDITIONAL 16. TEEN PROGRAMS INCLUDE AFTER-SCHOOL ENRICHMENT FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL, FRIDAY NIGHT RECREATION FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL. THE Y CONTINUES TO PROVIDE YOUTH PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT IN SAFE SETTINGS SUPERVISED BY ROLE MODELS.
  2. $2.2 million spent. HEALTH/WELLNESS: THE YMCA'S MEMBERSHIP SERVICES SERVED OVER 12,605 INDIVIDUALS IN 2025 THROUGH A VARIETY OF AQUATICS, WELLNESS, FITNESS, CHRONIC CARE, LIVESTRONG, DIABETES PREVENTION, YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, COMPETITIVE SWIMMING, YOUTH SPORTS, JUDO, AND BASKETBALL. 38% OF Y SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO YOUTH UNDER THE AGE OF 18. OVER 90 TEENS RECEIVED SCHOLARSHIPS FOR Y MEMBERSHIPS. THE Y OPERATES A 62 ROOM MEN'S SRO HOUSING PROGRAM. OVER 691 INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES RECEIVED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE THROUGH REDUCED FEES TO ENSURE ACCESS TO 4,718 PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES. THE Y'S OPEN DOORS AND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM IS FUNDED BY 647 INDIVIDUALS, BUSINESS DONORS, AND FOUNDATIONS WHO MADE CONTRIBUTIONS TO OUR ANNUAL CAMPAIGN.

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 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 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 March 1965.

    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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