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YMCA of Plattsburgh Inc

EIN 14-1340011 · Plattsburgh, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood70 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE YMCA OF PLATTSBURGH IS A CHARITABLE, COMMUNITY SERVICE ORGANIZATION THAT INCLUDES MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN OF ALL AGES, ABILITIES, INCOMES, RACES AND RELIGIONS. WE ARE DEDICATED TO BUILDING STRONG KIDS, STRONG FAMILIES, AND STRONG COMMUNITIES BY PUTTING PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE HEALTHY LIFESTYLES, STRONG VALUES, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNITY INTERACTION, AND INTERNATIONAL UNDERSTANDING. ALL PERSONS ARE WELCOME AT OUR YMCA, REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY. OUR YMCA IS FOUNDED AND LED BY VOLUNTEERS FROM OUR COMMUNITY; VOLUNTEERS ALSO SERVE AS MENTORS, COACHES, PROGRAM LEADERS, INSTRUCTORS AND MORE.

Income
$4.4 million
Spending
$3.8 million
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
3.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 75%
Employees
224
Volunteers
125
Highest pay
$136,207, execcutive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 43% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 9% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 14% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 28% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    75% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 49% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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, 2024, 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. $1.5 million spent. CHILD CARE: OUR YMCA PROVIDES HIGH QUALITY CARE BY PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE ACTIVITIES FOR PRESCHOOL AND SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN DRAWING ON DIVERSE MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY. WE PROVIDE BOTH FULL AND PART TIME OPTIONS TO SERVE A WIDE RANGE OF FAMILY SCHEDULING NEEDS. OUR YMCA IS THE LARGEST PROVIDER OF QUALITY CHILD CARE IN THE AREA. AT BRIGHT BEGINNINGS WE CARE FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN AGES 6 WEEKS TO 5 YEARS OF AGE AND ARE OPEN 50 WEEKS A YEAR. WOVEN INTO THE FABRIC OF THE YMCA MISSION IS A COMMITMENT TO STRENGTHENING FAMILIES. YMCA CHILD CARE PROGRAMS RELIEVE THE BURDEN OF BALANCING WORK AND FAMILY AND MAKE IT POSSIBLE FOR PARENTS OF CHILDREN IN OUR CARE TO REMAIN GAINFULLY EMPLOYED, KNOWING THAT THEIR CHILDREN ARE THRIVING IN A SAFE, DEVELOPMENTALLY SOUND ENVIRONMENT. WE STRIVE TO CREATE A WARM, SAFE, CARING AND CREATIVE ATMOSPHERE FOR CHILDREN TO GROW. THE YMCA WORKS WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO SERVICE LOW INCOME FAMILIES.
  2. $828,942 spent. SENIOR FITNESS & YOUTH SPORTS: OUR SENIOR FITNESS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF ACTIVE OLDER ADULTS OVER 60 OF AGE WHO LIKE TO PARTICIPATE IN GROUP EXERCISES. OUR SERVICES ARE OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY AND ARE FREE TO YMCA MEMBERS WITH A DONATION REQUESTED FOR NON EMBERS. THE YMCA PROVIDES A VARIETY OF AFFORDABLE YOUTH SPORT PROGRAMS FOR BOYS AND GIRLS STARTING AT THE AGE OF FOUR AND WORKING THROUGH FOURTH GRADE. THE EMPHASIS OF THE PROGRAM IS TO PROVIDE A PROPERLY SUPERVISED, HEALTHY AND FUN EXPERIENCE FOR PARTICIPANTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE FOUR CORE VALUES OF THE YMCA OF CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, AND RESPONSIBILITY ARE STRESSED IN THE PROGRAM WHERE WE WORK ON SKILL DEVELOPMENT, FAIR PLAY, TEAMWORK AND COOPERATION. YMCA YOUTH PROGRAMS EMPHASIZE DEVELOPMENT OF SKILL, HEALTH/FITNESS, SAFETY, COOPERATION, SELF-ESTEEM AND RESPECT FOR OTHERS.
  3. $590,206 spent. MEMBERSHIP: THE YMCA IS ESSENTIALLY A MEMBERSHIP ASSOCIATION OF MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN OF ALL AGES, ABILITIES, RACES AND RELIGIONS. IT IS DEDICATED TO BUILDING A HEALTHY BODY, MIND AND SPIRIT OF INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. IT PUTS CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE GOOD HEALTH, STRONG FAMILIES, YOUTH LEADERSHIP, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND INTERNATIONAL UNDERSTANDING.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 2024.

    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 January 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 November 4, 2026.

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