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Young Mens Christian Assn Westport

EIN 06-0646989 · Westport, CT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair58 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE WESTPORT WESTON FAMILY YMCA ENRICHES THE COMMUNITY BY DEVELOPING AND NURTURING YOUTH, PROMOTING HEALTHY LIVING FOR ALL AND FOSTERING SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY.

Income
$14.9 million
Spending
$14.7 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
-8.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 88%
Employees
595
Volunteers
50
Highest pay
$312,181, ceo & interim cfo

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: 58 out of 100. Higher than 41% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 23% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 34 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 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    24 of 24 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. $9.3 million spent. OUR PROGRAM AND SERVICE OFFERINGS: WE DELIVERED ON OUR MISSION THROUGH THE VARIOUS PROGRAMS AND SERVICES OFFERED AT THE WESTPORT WESTON FAMILY YMCA. HEALTH AND WELL BEING FOR ALL: THE ASSOCIATION VIEWS HEALTH HOLISTICALLY: A HEALTHY PERSON HAS UNITY OF BODY, MIND, AND SPIRIT. THE ASSOCIATION HAS IDENTIFIED THE GROWING NATIONAL OBESITY RATES IN THIS COUNTRY AS A CRITICAL SOCIAL ISSUE THAT MUST BE ADDRESSED AND OUR HEALTH AND WELL BEING PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO HELP PEOPLE DEVELOP NEW SKILLS AND GROW IN SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY BY SETTING REALISTIC GOALS FOR SELF IMPROVEMENT AND DISEASE PREVENTION THROUGH AN ACTIVE LIFESTYLE, PROPER NUTRITION, STRESS MANAGEMENT, AND HEALTH EDUCATION. THE ASSOCIATION PROGRAMS PROMOTE INTERACTION, TEAMWORK, AND DEVELOPMENT OF MORAL AND ETHICAL BEHAVIOR, SOCIAL SKILLS AND SELF ESTEEM. WE SERVE ALL AGES, ABILITIES, RACES, NATIONALITIES AND RELIGIONS AND PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THOSE WHO NEED IT. OUR PROGRAMS ENCOMPASS: AQUATICS WATER EDUCATION; INSTRUCTIONAL CLASSES; AQUA-FITNESS; HYDRO-THERAPY; COMPETITIVE SWIMMING ALL STAFF CPR AND FIRST-AID TRAINED; LIFE GUARDS RED CROSS LIFE GUARD CERTIFIED; GENERAL INSTRUCTORS RED CROSS LIFE GUARD CERTIFIED OR WSI CERTIFIED MAHACKENO OUTDOOR CENTER: SIX-LANE OUTDOOR POOL OPEN FROM MEMORIAL DAY THROUGH LABOR DAY AND USED FOR INSTRUCTIONAL AND RECREATIONAL SWIMMING. FITNESS PROMOTES GOOD HEALTH THROUGH REGULAR EXERCISE FITNESS CENTER INCLUDES FULL COMPLEMENT OF CIRCUIT AND FREE WEIGHT EQUIPMENT.; SEPARATE AREA FOR STRETCHING AND FLOOR EXERCISES FITNESS PROGRAMS INCLUDE AEROBICS, CARDIO WORKOUTS, PILATES, CYCLING, WELLNESS PROGRAMS INCLUDE HOLISTIC NUTRITION COUNSELING, WEIGHT LOSS, YOGA PROGRAMS GEARED TO CHILDREN, TWEENS/TEENS, ADULTS AND SENIORS INCLUDING STRENGTH TRAINING, CONDITIONING, RACQUET SPORTS ALL STAFF ARE CPR CERTIFIED AND EXPERIENCED/CERTIFIED IN THEIR SPECIALTY AREA SPORTS AND RECREATION.PROGRAMS OFFERED FOR ALL AGES AND ABILITIES FROM TODDLERS THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL HIGHLY EXPERIENCED AND SAFETY CERTIFIED COACHES IDENTIFY INDIVIDUAL STRENGTHS AND HELP STUDENTS EXCEL WITH EMPHASIS ON FUN, MOVEMENT AND FUNDAMENTALS COMPETITION GYMNASTIC PROGRAM FOR GYMNASTS SERIOUSLY COMMITTED TO DEVELOPING PERFECTING AND COMPETING AT THE HIGHER LEVELS OF GYMNASTICS; GYMNASTS EVALUATED BY THE COACH OR MOVE UP THROUGH THE SKILL CLASSES TO JOIN THIS PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT OF UNDERSTANDING, COMPANIONSHIP BALLET, POINTE, JAZZ MODERN, HIP HOP AND CREATIVE CHILDREN'S CLASSES FOR CHILDREN, TEENS, AND ADULTS PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS. CHILDREN AND PARENT/CHILD: BASKETBALL, VOLLEYBALL, BADMINTON, GYMNASTICS, KARATE STAFF INCLUDE PHYSICAL EDUCATION INSTRUCTORS/TEACHERS AND COACHES MEMBERSHIP SERVICE MEMBERSHIP SERVICE PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO ALL MEMBERS AND SUPPORTS THE MEMBERS IN THEIR ACTIVITIES.
  2. $2.7 million spent. CHILD CARE AND DAY CAMPING WE OFFER HIGH QUALITY CHILD CARE ACTIVITIES FOR SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN FROM ALL SEGMENTS OF OUR COMMUNITY. WOVEN INTO THE FABRIC OF THE ASSOCIATION'S MISSION IS A COMMITMENT TO STRENGTHENING FAMILIES. OUR SUMMER DAY CAMP OFFERS ADVENTURE AND LEARNING ACTIVITIES THAT PROVIDE CHALLENGE, EDUCATION, AND PROMOTE SPIRITUAL AWARENESS, MENTAL DEVELOPMENT, PHYSICAL WELL-BEING, SOCIAL GROWTH, AND SELF-RESPECT. OUR CAMP PROVIDES A REVERENCE FOR NATURE AND RESPECT FOR THE INTER-RELATEDNESS OF ALL LIVING THINGS ON EARTH. OUR CAMP IS OPEN TO ALL, REGARDLESS OF INCOME OR SPECIAL NEEDS, SO THAT CHILDREN APPRECIATE DIVERSITY, BECOME COMMUNITY LEADERS AND DEVELOP LIFELONG VALUES. CHILD CARE AND SCHOOL AGE PROMOTES SOCIAL, COGNITIVE AND PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT OF EACH CHILD; FOSTERS FAMILY PARTICIPATION CHILD CARE ACCREDITED BY THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN MORE THAN 200 FAMILIES AFTER SCHOOL CARE PROGRAM SERVES WESTPORT AND WESTON CHILDREN K-6 AT LOCAL SCHOOL WITH ACTIVITIES, INSTRUCTIONAL AND RECREATIONAL SWIMMING, HOMEWORK HELP EVERY TEACHER HOLDS A COLLEGE DEGREE, PARTICIPATES IN ONGOING STAFF DEVELOPMENT AND RECEIVES SPECIALIZED TRAINING INCLUDING CPR, FIRST AID AND IDENTIFYING AND REPORTING ABUSE AND NEGLECT MAHACKENO OUTDOOR CENTER 32-ACRES ON SHORES OF THE SAUGATUCK RIVER WOODED OUTDOOR RESERVE OPEN YEAR ROUND AS AN OUTDOOR CENTER AND IN SUMMER FOR DAY CAMP OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES AND CAMPING PROGRAMS ARE EDUCATIONAL AND PROMOTE MENTAL DEVELOPMENT, PHYSICAL WELL-BEING, SOCIAL GROWTH AND RESPECT FOR ENVIRONMENT ACCREDITED BY AMERICAN CAMPING ASSOCIATION ACA ONLY NATIONAL ORGANIZATION WHICH ESTABLISHES UNIFORM STANDARDS FOR CAMPS EMBRACES DIVERSITY AND OFFERS OPPORTUNITY FOR INTERACTION WITH PEOPLE WHO ARE DIFFERENT THROUGH SPECIAL CARES PROGRAM FOR PHYSICALLY AND MENTALLY DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN AND CHAMPION A CAMPER PROGRAM FOR INNER-CITY CHILDREN.

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 1945.

    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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