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Young Mens Christian Association of Trenton

EIN 21-0635052 · Trenton, NJ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE CAPITAL AREA YMCA PROVIDES QUALITY PROGRAMS AND SERVICES DESIGNED TO PROMOTE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, HEALTHY LIVING AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY TAILORED ESPECIALLY TO CHILDREN AND SENIOR CITIZENS THROUGHOUT OUR COVERAGE AREA OF TRENTON, EWING AND LAWRENCE.

Income
$5.6 million
Spending
$5.1 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
7.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 67%
Employees
140
Volunteers
230
Highest pay
$153,482, president & ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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

    16 of 16 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 June 30, 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 (2)
  1. $3.3 million spent. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT:OUR YMCA IS COMMITTED TO NURTURING THE POTENTIAL OF EVERY CHILD AND TEEN. WE BELIEVE THAT ALL YOUTH DESERVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCOVER WHO THEY ARE AND WHAT THEY CAN ACHIEVE. BECAUSE OF THIS BELIEF WE HELP YOUNG PEOPLE CULTIVATE THE VALUES, SKILLS AND RELATIONSHIPS THAT LEAD TO POSITIVE BEHAVIORS, BETTER HEALTH AND EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT. OUR YMCA PROGRAMS, SUCH AS PRESCHOOL, DAY CAMP, YOUTH SPORTS AND AFTER-SCHOOL OFFER A RANGE OF EXPERIENCES THAT ENRICH COGNITIVE, SOCIAL, PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL GROWTH. EXPENSES INCLUDE SUBSIDIES AND DIRECT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE THAT MAKE PARTICIPATION POSSIBLE FOR 80% OF THE YOUNG PEOPLE WE ENGAGE. AS AN ORGANIZATION WE PRIORITIZE EXPOSING YOUNG PEOPLE TO NON-TRADITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THAT WILL GIVE THEM EXPERIENCES FOR A LIFETIME OF ACCESS AND GROWTH.HEALTHY LIVING:THE Y THAT SERVES TRENTON, EWING AND LAWRENCE IS A LEADING VOICE ON HEALTH AND WELL-BEING THROUGHOUT THE REGION. AS AN ORGANIZATION WE CONNECT FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES WHILE ENCOURAGING GOOD HEALTH, AND FOSTERING CONNECTIONS THROUGH FITNESS, SPORTS, FUN AND SHARED INTERESTS. AS A RESULT OF THE Y'S WORK, THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE, YOUTH AND SENIORS, ARE RECEIVING THE SUPPORT, GUIDANCE AND RESOURCES THEY NEED TO ACHIEVE GREATER HEALTH IN SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY. OUR ORGANIZATION IS STANDING IN THE GAP WORKING TO ERASE THE LINES OF HEALTH DISPARITIES THAT PLAGUE POOR AND URBAN COMMUNITIES AND PARTICULAR COMMUITIES OF COLOR. RECOGNIZING THAT OUR NATION STRUGGLES WITH ISSUES OF FOOD INSECURITY, OBESITY AND CHRONIC DISEASE OUR ORGANIZATION OPENED A FARMERS MARKET TO CREATE GREATER ACCESS TO THE MOST IMPACTED COMMUNITY. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY:OUR Y BELIEVES IN SUPPORTING OUR SOCIETY'S MOST VULNERABLE CONSTITUENTS PARTICULARLY THE YOUTH AND OUR SENIORS. WE HAVE BEEN LISTENING AND RESPONDING TO OUR COMMUNITIES MOST CRITICAL SOCIAL NEEDS FOR MANY YEARS. ENSURING THAT MORE THAN 300 CHILDREN HAD ACCESS TO A SAFE ENVIROMENT DURING THE SUMMER FOR CAMP REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY. THE Y RAN AN AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM WITH ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT AND EXPOSURE TO NON-TRADITIONAL SPORTS SUCH AS, GOLF, BASKETBALL, KARATE, TENNIS AND LACROSSE. THE Y HAS VERY ENGAGING PROGRAGAMMING FOR THE SENIORS OF TRENTON, EWING AND LAWRENCE. THE SENSATIONAL SENIOR TAP ENSEMBLE, BALLROOM DANCING AND SILVER SNEAKERS EXECERCISE CLASSES IN TRENTON AND LAWRENCE KEEP OUR SENIORS ACTIVE AND ENGAGED. ADDITIONAL SENIOR EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS AND ACTIVITES TO REDUCE SOCIAL ISOLATION IS A KEY SOCIAL RESPONSIBILTY TO OUR SENIORS.
  2. $1.1 million spent. THE FOOD ACCESS PROGRAM RECOGNIZING THAT MANY OF THE SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN IN TRENTON COMMUNITY LIVE IN POVERTY, THE CAPITAL AREA YMCA IS THE LARGEST SPONSORS OF BREAKFAST, LUNCH, SNACKS, SUMMER & DINNER MEALS FOR YOUTH IN THE CITY OF TRENTON TO MEET THE NEED OF THE CHILDREN. THE FOOD ACCESS PROGRAM SPONSORS 26 PROGRAMS ANNUALLY AND SERVED OVER 100,000 MEALS TO CHILDREN THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 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 June 2025.

    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 July 1942.

    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.

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