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Young Mens Christian Association Incorporated

EIN 06-0646987 · Wallingford, CT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair50 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO STRENGTHEN THE FOUNDATION OF THE COMMUNITY THROUGH PROGRAMS, SERVICES, AND RELATIONSHIPS THAT BUILD A HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY AND TO BUILD STRONG KIDS, STRONG FAMILIES AND STRONG COMMUNITIES.

Income
$6.8 million
Spending
$6.2 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
-6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 83%
Employees
299
Volunteers
103
Highest pay
$202,665, executive director

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

Fair: 50 out of 100. Higher than 19% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 45% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

    18 of 18 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 (3)
  1. $1.9 million spent. ADULT SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT: THE WALLINGFORD FAMILY YMCA FOCUSES ON HEALTHY LIVING BY ADVOCATING HEALTH AND WELL-BEING FROM THE INSIDE OUT-THE SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY. THE YMCA PROVIDES PEOPLE WITH SUPPORTIVE RELATIONSHIPS AND ENVIRONMENTS THEY NEED FOR SUCCESSFUL PURSUIT OF HEALTH AND WELL BEING. THIS IS PARTICULARLY IMPORTANT AS OUR NATION STRUGGLES WITH AN OBESITY CRISIS, FAMILIES STRUGGLE WITH WORK/LIFE BALANCE AND INDIVIDUALS SEARCH FOR PERSONAL FULFILLMENT. WE BRING FAMILIES TOGETHER AND OFFER SUPPORT, RECREATIONAL AND SOCIAL NETWORKS THAT BUILD RELATIONSHIPS AND STRENGTHEN BONDS. IN 2025, WE PROVIDED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO OVERCOME ECONOMIC BARRIERS TO PARTICIPATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $27,765. (ESTIMATED 7,126 SERVED)
  2. $1.6 million spent. YOUTH SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT: FOR ALL CHILDREN WITH FOCUS ON PROMOTING HEALTHY GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT IN A STRUCTURED ACTIVITY, WHICH HELPS FACILITATE YOUTHS EMOTIONAL WELL BEING. IN 2025, WE PROVIDED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO OVERCOME ECONOMIC BARRIERS TO PARTICIPATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $65,595.(ESTIMATED 3,185 SERVED)
  3. $939,787 spent. DAY CARE: THE GOAL IS TO PROMOTE CHILDRENS SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, PHYSICAL AND INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENT WHILE MEETING THE NEEDS OF FAMILIES. WE SUPPORT EFFORTS TO NURTURE THE HEALTHY GROWTH OF THE CHILD WITH SAFE, AFFORDABLE, HIGH-QUALITY CARE SO PARENTS CAN HAVE PEACE OF MIND WHILE AT WORK TO HELP THEIR FAMILY SUCCEED. OUR USE OF PRIMARY CARE GIVERS FOR INFANTS ENCOURAGES OPEN COMMUNICATION BETWEEN THE CAREGIVER AND THE PARENT AND HELPS BRIDGE THE GAP BETWEEN HOME AND THE CARE CENTER. IN AN AGE APPROPRIATE ENVIRONMENT, EXPERIENCED STAFF PROVIDE DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE PROGRAMS FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL GROUP. OUR CURRICULUM IS BASED ON THE INTERESTS AND NEEDS OF THE CHILDREN AND PROMOTES EMOTIONAL, SOCIAL, PHYSICAL AND COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT. IN 2025 WE PROVIDED $3,529 IN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. (ESTIMATED 136 SERVED)

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 March 1968.

    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.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: Young Mens Christian Association Retirement Fund (New York, NY), EIN 13-5562401. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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