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Young Mens Christian Association of Oswego Inc

EIN 15-0532272 · Oswego, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair51 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE OSWEGO YMCA IS A LEADING NOT-FOR-PROFIT UNITED IN A COMMON GOAL TO STRENGTHEN THE GREATER OSWEGO COMMUNITY AND DEVELOP THE SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY OF ALL PERSONS, REGARDLESS OF MEANS, THROUGH ACTIVITIES GUIDED BY AND BASED UPON OUR CORE VALUES OF CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT AND INCLUSION.LOCATED IN DOWNTOWN OSWEGO SINCE 1855, WE STRENGTHEN THE FOUNDATION OF COMMUNITY THROUGH PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT SUPPORT YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, HEALTHY LIVING, AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY. WE ENSURE THAT ALL PEOPLE ARE WELCOMED AND FULLY ENGAGED IN THE ORGANIZATION BY NURTURING AND SUPPORTING AN ENVIRONMENT THAT REFLECTS, CELEBRATES AND LEARNS FROM THE RICH DIVERSITY OF OUR SHARED GLOBAL COMMUNITY. WE'RE PROUD TO SERVE A DIVERSE POPULATION AND ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT BEING A POSITIVE FORCE FOR GOOD.

Income
$1.4 million
Spending
$1.5 million
Spent on programs
60%
Reserves
0.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 57%
Employees
94
Volunteers
153
Highest pay
$60,341, ceo

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

Fair: 51 out of 100. Higher than 21% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 29% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    60% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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, 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. $416,658 spent. SEE SCHEDULE OYOUTH DEVELOPMENT-EARLY LEARNING & ENRICHMENT:PRESCHOOL-THE OSWEGO YMCA IS PROUD TO OFFER A PRESCHOOL PROGRAM TO SUIT EVERY CHILD'S NEEDS.LITTLE LEARNERS-THE OSWEGO YMCA LITTLE LEARNERS IS AN INTRODUCTION TO THE PRE-K PROGRAM THAT EMPHASIZES LEARNING THROUGH PLAY AND EXPERIENCES. OUR TEACHING STAFF LEADS THE STUDENTS IN A VARIETY OF LESSON PLANS INCLUDING AN INTRODUCTION TO LITERACY, MATH, OPEN PLAY, ART, MUSIC, STEAM, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, AND MORE EACH DAY. THE PROGRAM ALSO INCLUDES FIELD TRIPS AND VISITING PROGRAMS TO ENHANCE THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE.SACC:SCHOOL AGE CHILD CARE (SACC) IS DESIGNED FOR CHILDREN IN KINDERGARTEN THROUGH FIFTH GRADE. PROGRAMS FOR THIS AGE GROUP COMPLEMENT AND ENHANCE FORMAL EDUCATION, AND PROVIDE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES THAT BUILD RELATIONSHIPS, DEVELOP CHARACTER, AND INSPIRE DISCOVERY TO HELP FOSTER YOUR CHILD'S ACADEMIC SUCCESS. OUR BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS ARE LOCATED AT VARIOUS SCHOOL SITES IN OSWEGO COUNTY.OUR SACC CURRICULUM IS BASED ON THE FOUR CORE VALUES OF THE YMCA: CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT AND RESPONSIBILITY. ACTIVITIES ARE CREATED TO BE INCLUSIVE AND CONSIDER ALL DIMENSIONS OF DIVERSITY, INCLUDING ETHNICITY, INCOME LEVEL, AND SPECIAL NEEDS AND ABILITIES. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE; HOMEWORK TIME, HEPA (HEALTHY EATING PHYSICAL ACTIVITY), ARTS & CRAFTS, STEM, CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT, AND SO MUCH MORE!SUMMER DAY CAMP:THE YMCA PROVIDES SAFE, HIGH-QUALITY, AND ENRICHING EXPERIENCES FOR ALL YOUTH. OUR SUMMER DAY CAMPS ENSURE THAT SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN HAVE A GREAT SUMMER FULL OF EXPERIENCES CENTERED AROUND RELATIONSHIP BUILDING, CREATING BELONGING, HAVING SUCCESS WITH ACHIEVING NEW THINGS, STEMMING ANY SUMMER LEARNING LOSS SPENDING QUALITY TIME OUTDOORS, AND GETTING TO KNOW THE ENVIRONMENT AROUND US. OUR PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH ENTERING KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 6TH GRADE ARE LED BY ENGAGING, CARING STAFF AND OFFER THE RIGHT MIX OF FUN, FRIENDSHIPS, CHALLENGES, AND GOOD TIMES!
  2. $336,488 spent. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (RESPITE)-THE FRIENDS FOR LIFE RESPITE PROGRAM IS AIMED AT SERVING PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES WHO RESIDE IN OSWEGO COUNTY WITH THEIR FAMILIES. THIS PROGRAM WAS DEVELOPED TO GIVE RELIEF TO PARENTS WHILE PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR INCLUSION AND INTEGRATION FOR PARTICIPANTS AT THE OSWEGO YMCA AND IN THE COMMUNITY.THE RESPITE PROGRAM ACTIVITIES PROVIDE INDEPENDENCE TO THE PARTICIPANTS WITH STRUCTURED PROGRAMMING THAT ALSO PROMOTES PHYSICAL FITNESS. PARTICIPANTS ARE EXPOSED TO MAINSTREAM EVENTS THAT SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF THEIR CONFIDENCE AND SOCIAL SKILLS. RESPITE IS OFFERED YEAR-ROUND SEVEN DAYS A WEEK. TRANSPORTATION IS PROVIDED FOR MOST SERVICES.
  3. $112,541 spent. HEALTHY LIVING - AT THE HEART OF THE Y LIES THE POWER TO TRANSFORMBOTH YOURSELF AND THE COMMUNITY AROUND YOU. FROM OUR WIDE RANGE OF FITNESS, PERSONAL TRAINING, PREVENTATIVE HEALTH, SPORTS AND OTHER PROGRAMS, TO OUR GROUP SOCIAL ACTIVITIES, AS WELL AS FUN FAMILY AND COMMUNITY EVENTS, WE OFFER AN ARRAY OF OPTIONS FOCUSED ON STRENGTHENING SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since September 1973.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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

    A much larger organization has a similar name: Young Mens Christian Association of the North (Minneapolis, MN), EIN 45-2563299. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

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