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Young Mens Christian Association of Long Island Inc

EIN 11-1649914 · Glen Cove, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE YMCA OF LONG ISLAND IS A CHARITABLE, NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION COMPRISED OF MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN JOINED TOGETHER BY A SHARED COMMITMENT TO NURTURE THE POTENTIAL OF KIDS, PROMOTE HEALTHY LIVING AND FOSTER A SENSE OF SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY.

Income
$45.4 million
Spending
$43.9 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
5.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 86%
Employees
1,846
Volunteers
386
Highest pay
$848,190, 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

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 13% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 19 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

    35 of 38 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 (4)
  1. $25.0 million spent. CHILDCARE AND CAMP- THE YMCA OF LONG ISLAND, INC. OFFERS CHILDREN AND FAMILIES A SAFE, CARING AND AFFORDABLE PLACE TO LEARN, GROW AND THRIVE. THE Y IS UNIQUELY POSITIONED TO SUPPORT PARENT'S EFFORTS TO NUTURE, FOSTER AND FACILITATE THEIR CHILDREN'S HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT. THEY ARE SUPPORTED BY TRAINED, KIND, COMPASSIONATE AND NURTURING STAFF. YMCA CHILDCARE, INCLUDING PRE-SCHOOL, UPK, AND BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CHILDCARE IS OFFERED IN LICENSED LOCATIONS INCLUDING Y BRANCHES, AND IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SCHOOL DISTRICTS THROUGHOUT LONG ISLAND. THE YMCA CHILDCARE CENTERS ARE ALL HIGH-QUALITY, PROVIDING PEACE OF MIND TO ENSURE FAMILY SUCCESSES. DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS OUR OFFERINGS TRANSFORMED INTO SUMMER CAMP. THE YMCA, FOLLOWING THE DOH AND ACA STRICT GUIDELINES, PROVIDED WEEKLY ACTIVITIES THAT FOSTER LEARNING, EXPLORATION AND FUN. ASSISTANCE OF $662,412 IMPACTED OUR COMMUNITIES WITH INCREASED ACCESS TO OUR PROGRAM WITH LOWER COST. (Expenses $ 2,054,433 including grants of $)(Revenue $ 494,188) THE YMCA OF LONG ISLAND, INC. HAS CONTINUED TO MEET PRESSING LOCAL NEEDS, INCLUDING EMERGENCY CHILDCARE, MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES THROUGH TELEHEALTH COUNSELING, VIRTUAL AND OUTDOOR FITNESS AND WELLNESS, SENIOR OUTREACH AND PREVENTION TELE-WORKSHOPS FOR KIDS AND TEENS. THROUGHOUT 2025, THE YMCA FAMILY SERVICES BRANCH CONTINUED TO RUN A SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT AND PREVENTION PROGRAM IN SUFFOLK COUNTY THROUGH TELEHEALTH COUNSELING. AS PART OF THIS WORK, 3,284 UNITS OF SERVICE WERE PROVIDED FOR TREATMENT SERVICES AND 46,119 UNITS OF SERVICE WERE PROVIDED FOR PREVENTION SERVICES.
  2. $6.5 million spent. HEALTH AND WELL BEING FOR ALL - YMCA OF LONG ISLAND, INC. MEMBERS ARE PARTNERS IN PURSUING THE MISSION OF THE YMCA AROUND HEALTHY LIVING. YMCA MEMBERS HAVE THE ABILITY TO PARTICIPATE IN A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS THAT BUILD HEALTHY MIND, BODY AND SPIRIT. MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS INCLUDE ACCESS TO MOST HEALTH AND WELLNESS CLASSES. THE YMCA WILL BE A CRITICAL PART OF PROVIDING PROGRAMS TO BRIDGE GAPS AND SUPPORT ACTIVE OLDER ADULTS, CHILDREN AND FAMILIES AS OUR REGION AND STATE RECOVERS. LIKE ALL PROGRAMS, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH OUR FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGNS AND SPECIAL EVENTS. ASSISTANCE OF $611,805 IMPACTED OUR COMMUNITIES WITH INCREASED ACCESS TO OUR PROGRAM WITH LOWER COST.
  3. $5.2 million spent. AQUATICS - ACROSS ITS MAJOR LOCATIONS, THE YMCA OF LONG ISLAND, INC. PROVIDES UNPARALLELED AQUATIC INSTRUCTION OFFERING A WIDE VARIETY OF AQUATIC PROGRAMS FROM INSTRUCTIONAL CLASSES TO RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES. THE Y'S CERTIFIED, TRAINED AND CARING STAFF PROVIDE PERSONAL ATTENTION TO ALL PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS OF ALL AGES. AS LONG ISLANDERS, IT IS INCUMBENT ON US TO HELP OUR CHILDREN FEEL SAFE IN AND AROUND WATER. THROUGH GUIDED DISCOVERY ACTIVITIES AND CREATIVE TEACHING METHODS, EACH LEVEL OF THE YMCA SWIM LESSON PROGRAM TEACHES AGE APPROPRIATE SKILLS. SWIM PARTICIPANTS ARE TAUGHT IN SMALL GROUPS WITH OTHERS THEIR OWN AGE, SKILL AND ABILITY LEVEL. ASSISTANCE OF $25,920 IMPACTED OUR COMMUNITIES WITH INCREASED ACCESS TO OUR PROGRAM WITH LOWER COST. (Expenses $ 2,054,433 including grants of $)(Revenue $ 494,188) THE YMCA OF LONG ISLAND, INC. HAS CONTINUED TO MEET PRESSING LOCAL NEEDS, INCLUDING EMERGENCY CHILDCARE, MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES THROUGH TELEHEALTH COUNSELING, VIRTUAL AND OUTDOOR FITNESS AND WELLNESS, SENIOR OUTREACH AND PREVENTION TELE-WORKSHOPS FOR KIDS AND TEENS. THROUGHOUT 2025, THE YMCA FAMILY SERVICES BRANCH CONTINUED TO RUN A SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT AND PREVENTION PROGRAM IN SUFFOLK COUNTY THROUGH TELEHEALTH COUNSELING. AS PART OF THIS WORK, 3,284 UNITS OF SERVICE WERE PROVIDED FOR TREATMENT SERVICES AND 46,119 UNITS OF SERVICE WERE PROVIDED FOR PREVENTION SERVICES.
  4. $2.1 million spent. THE YMCA OF LONG ISLAND, INC. HAS CONTINUED TO MEET PRESSING LOCAL NEEDS, INCLUDING EMERGENCY CHILDCARE, MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES THROUGH TELEHEALTH COUNSELING, VIRTUAL AND OUTDOOR FITNESS AND WELLNESS, SENIOR OUTREACH AND PREVENTION TELE-WORKSHOPS FOR KIDS AND TEENS. THROUGHOUT 2025, THE YMCA FAMILY SERVICES BRANCH CONTINUED TO RUN A SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT AND PREVENTION PROGRAM IN SUFFOLK COUNTY THROUGH TELEHEALTH COUNSELING. AS PART OF THIS WORK, 3,284 UNITS OF SERVICE WERE PROVIDED FOR TREATMENT SERVICES AND 46,119 UNITS OF SERVICE WERE PROVIDED FOR PREVENTION SERVICES.

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 April 1964.

    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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