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Family YMCA at Tarrytown

EIN 13-1740516 · Tarrytown, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood71 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

DEDICATED TO HEALTHY LIVING, YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY,THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES A UNIQUE COMBINATION OF CHILDCARE,FITNESS AND WELLNESS PROGRAMMING,AND PERFORMING ARTS TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF CHILDREN AND ADULTS.

Income
$3.5 million
Spending
$3.4 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
1.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 96%
Employees
0
Volunteers
20
Highest pay
$167,638, chief executive officer

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: 71 out of 100. Higher than 47% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 24% 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 33% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% 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: 93 out of 100. Higher than 55% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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 (5)
  1. PROVIDES CHILDCARE FOR OVER 100 INFANTS, TODDLERS, AND PRESCHOOLERS FOR A MINIMAL FEE. THE Y ALSO OPERATES DAYLONG AND VACATION CAMPS. PARTICIPATION IS FOR A MINIMAL FEE, HOWEVER, PAYMENT OF THESE FEES IS NEVER A BARRIER FOR PARTICIPATION. THE YMCA HAS A FORMAL FINANCIAL AID APPLICATION PROCESS AND GRANTS AID BASED ON FINANCIAL NEED OF APPLICANT. PARTICIPANTS WHO RECEIVE REDUCED LUNCH OR FREE LUNCH AT SCHOOL AUTOMATICALLY QUALIFY FOR AID. (Expenses $ including grants of $) PROVIDES ARTS PROGRAMS IN DANCE AND CHEER FOR OVER 100 CHILDREN. PARTICIPATION IS FOR A MINIMAL FEE, HOWEVER, PAYMENT OF THESE FEES IS NEVER A BARRIER FOR PARTICIPATION. THE YMCA HAS A FORMAL FINANCIAL AID APPLICATION PROCESS AND GRANTS AID BASED ON FINANCIAL NEED OF APPLICANT.
  2. PROVIDES CHILDCARE AND ENRICHMENT FOR OVER 200 SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN FOR A MINIMAL FEE. THE Y ALSO OPERATES DAYLONG AND VACATION CAMPS. PARTICIPATION IS FOR A MINIMAL FEE, HOWEVER, PAYMENT OF THESE FEES IS NEVER A BARRIER FOR PARTICIPATION. THE YMCA HAS A FORMAL FINANCIAL AID APPLICATION PROCESS AND GRANTS AID BASED ON FINANCIAL NEED OF APPLICANT. PARTICIPANTS WHO RECEIVE REDUCED LUNCH OR FREE LUNCH AT SCHOOL AUTOMATICALLY QUALIFY FOR AID.
  3. Administer the Hendrick Hudson Union Free School District's Full Day Universal PreKindergarten Program and provide before and after care for these students at 2 district elementary schools for up to 100 children. (Expenses $ including grants of $) PROVIDES ARTS PROGRAMS IN DANCE AND CHEER FOR OVER 100 CHILDREN. PARTICIPATION IS FOR A MINIMAL FEE, HOWEVER, PAYMENT OF THESE FEES IS NEVER A BARRIER FOR PARTICIPATION. THE YMCA HAS A FORMAL FINANCIAL AID APPLICATION PROCESS AND GRANTS AID BASED ON FINANCIAL NEED OF APPLICANT.
  4. PROVIDES ARTS PROGRAMS IN DANCE AND CHEER FOR OVER 100 CHILDREN. PARTICIPATION IS FOR A MINIMAL FEE, HOWEVER, PAYMENT OF THESE FEES IS NEVER A BARRIER FOR PARTICIPATION. THE YMCA HAS A FORMAL FINANCIAL AID APPLICATION PROCESS AND GRANTS AID BASED ON FINANCIAL NEED OF APPLICANT.
  5. YOUTH PROGRAMS PROVIDES VARIOUS CLASSES TO PRESCHOOL AND SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN, INCLUDING ARTS, FITNESS, DRAMA, CHESS,BASKETBALL, SPORTS, NATURE AND SCIENCE PROGRAMS, MUSIC AND DANCE. PARTICIPATION IS FOR A MINIMAL FEE, HOWEVER, PAYMENT OF THESE FEES IS NEVER A BARRIER FOR PARTICIPATION. THE YMCA HAS A FORMAL FINANCIAL AID APPLICATION PROCESS AND GRANTS AID BASED ON FINANCIAL NEED OF APPLICANT.

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 February 1943.

    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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