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Young Mens Christian Association of Olean Ny and Bradford Pa

EIN 16-0743241 · Olean, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak48 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF OLEAN, NY AND BRADFORD, PA (YMCA) IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ASSOCIATION ORGANIZED FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE SPIRITUAL, MENTAL, SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL WELL-BEING OF THE COMMUNITY.

Income
$11.0 million
Spending
$11.3 million
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
-1.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 49%
Employees
506
Volunteers
125
Highest pay
$164,539, 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

Weak: 48 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 30% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 17 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. $6.4 million spent. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:THE YMCA OFFERS LOW-COST, QUALITY PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT AND STRENGTHEN FAMILIES AND DEVELOP THE CHARACTER OF THOSE INVOLVED, INCLUDING PRE-SCHOOL, AFTER-SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS, CHILD CARE, DAY CAMPS, PARENT-CHILD PROGRAMS AND YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE WHAT ARE OFTEN LIFE-CHANGING EXPERIENCES.
  2. $1.4 million spent. HEALTHY LIVING PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:THE YMCA IS ONE OF THE ONLY HEALTH AND WELLNESS ORGANIZATIONS WHERE FAMILIES CAN PURSUE HEALTHY HABITS TOGETHER. YMCA MEMBERSHIP AND PROGRAM PARTICIPATION IS AFFORDABLE AND OPEN TO ALL WITH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE FOR THOSE WHO CANNOT AFFORD THE FULL FEE.
  3. $869,810 spent. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:THE YMCA BELIEVES THAT BUILDING CITIZEN LEADERS OF ALL AGES RESULTS IN A HEALTHIER, SAFER AND WELCOMING COMMUNITY. LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL AGES ARE AVAILABLE AT THE YMCA. THE YMCA IS ITSELF COMMITTED TO ACTING IN A LEADERSHIP CAPACITY AS A COMMUNITY CONVENER, INTEGRATING ITS EFFORTS WITH DOZENS OF COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS THROUGHOUT THE REGION.
  4. $10,224 spent. OTHER PROGRAM 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 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 1973.

    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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