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Fulton Family YMCA

EIN 15-0619561 · Fulton, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood71 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE FULTON FAMILY YMCA IS TO PUT CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND, AND BODY FOR ALL (NO ONE IS TURNED AWAY FROM THE YMCA FOR INABILITY TO PAY FEES). MANY LIVES HAVE BEEN DEEPLY AFFECTED BY THE PROGRAMS OFFERED BY THE YMCA. MANY SINGLE PARENTS AND WORKING POOR HAVE A SAFE PLACE FOR THEIR CHILDREN WHILE THEY WORK. DAY CAMP PROVIDES PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES THAT STIMULATE CHILDREN DURING SUMMER AND PROVIDE DAY CARE. PRESCHOOL GIVES CHILDREN AN OPPORTUNITY TO GET A HEAD START ON THEIR EDUCATION. ADULTS WITH INJURIES OR ILLNESSES CAN BUILD THEIR STRENGTH AND RELIEVE THEIR STRESS. THE YMCA POOL ALLOWS MANY WITH ARTHRITIS AND ILLNESS TO MOVE IN A WARM AND HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT. THEY ALL SHARE THEIR STORIES OF PRESERVED INDEPENDENCE AND INCREASED STRENGTH. TEENS ARE INCLUDED IN PROGRAMS THAT STRENGTHEN THEIR CHARACTER.

Income
$2.4 million
Spending
$2.1 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
2.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 70%
Employees
119
Volunteers
8
Highest pay
$68,353, 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

Good: 71 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 30% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% 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: 95 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 (2)
  1. $1.4 million spent. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT - YMCA PROGRAMS THAT DEVELOP YOUTH AND FAMILIES INCLUDE DAY CAMP (118), SWIM LESSONS (535), SCHOOL AGED CHILDCARE (4 AREA SCHOOLS WITH 188 CHILDREN), AND PRESCHOOL (13). 410 FAMILIES RECEIVED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IN THE FORM OF REDUCED RATES. THE VALUE OF FAMILY ASSISTANCE WAS $32,080. KID'S CLUB IS A DIRECT BENEFIT TO FAMILY MEMBERS.
  2. $540,392 spent. HEALTHY LIVING - THIS CATEGORY INCLUDES MEMBERSHIP AT THE YMCA. 588 ADULTS RECEIVED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IN THE FORM OF REDUCED RATES. PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS ENGAGE IN LAND AND WATER BASED PROGRAMS, CARDIO AND STRENGTH TRAINING EQUIPMENT, ARTHRITIS AQUATICS AND WATER WALKING FOR SENIORS, PERSONAL TRAINING, AND CONSULTATION AND BODY FITNESS ANALYSIS.

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 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 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 June 1965.

    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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