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Young Mens Christian Association of Madison Nj

EIN 22-1487385 · Madison, NJ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MADISON AREA YMCA PROVIDES QUALITY PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING. GUIDED BY THE CORE VALUES OF CARING, HONESTY, RESPONSIBILITY, AND RESPECT, WE ASPIRE TO BE THE CENTER OF A HEALTHY COMMUNITY THAT INCLUDES AND SUPPORTS EVERYONE.

Income
$19.6 million
Spending
$18.6 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
0 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 83%
Employees
505
Volunteers
400
Highest pay
$404,231, president and 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

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 51% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 18% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 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. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    28 of 29 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 (3)
  1. $9.6 million spent. YMCA programs nurture children from infancy through young adulthood through full-day care, preschool education, and structured social and emotional development programs. We provide safe, productive environments for healthy child development, starting with preparation for success in school. In addition to the more than 250 babies and preschool children at our F.M. Kirby Children's Center, more than 400 school-age children attended full-day summer camp on Madison's Drew University Campus. Overall, nearly 2,000 children and teens participated in Y programs in 2025 including water safety training and swim lessons; team and recreational sports; and after-school programming. School-age children in our aquatics, gymnastics and sports programs learn self-confidence, caring, respect, responsibility, teamwork, and athletic skills. The Y's Teen Leaders Club teaches the fundamentals of community service and leadership. Our counseling program helps children facing depression, anxiety and emotional challenges, helping them to heal, feel safe and be productive in school.
  2. $5.7 million spent. 15,675 community members belonged to the Y at the end of 2025, and hundreds more registered for youth and adult fitness and wellness programs during the year. This growth was made possible by the expanded Family Center facility. At the same time, hundreds of children and teens enrolled in aquatics, sports, summer camp and gymnastics programs in higher numbers than ever before. Dozens of fitness classes and aquatics programs serving the diverse needs of our membership were fully subscribed, with a particular focus on serving frail elders, as well as children and adults living with permanent disabilities and/or recovering from injuries or illnesses. The Y offers Paths to Wellness programs designed to support the whole person-emotionally, mentally, and physically-including LIVESTRONG at the YMCA, Delay the Disease for individuals with Parkinson's, Enhance Fitness for older adults, and One Step for individuals living with Multiple Sclerosis.
  3. $593,567 spent. By offering a variety of financial assistance mechanisms, the Y strives to serve our whole community, particularly by assisting those with limited incomes and those facing personal crises. Our strategic plan focuses on identifying and engaging individuals from under-served communities, working to ensure our environment is welcoming and creates a clear sense of belonging, especially to newcomers. To expand inclusion, our Y maintains ongoing wellness and fitness programs for children, teens and adults with disabilities. To more fully reach underserved communities, the Y hosted supply drives for partner organizations including AAUW (American Association of University Women), Jamaica Relief, Toys for Tots, Moms Helping Moms and Jersey Cares. Food collection drives were hosted for the United Methodist Church, Diwali SEWA and other local low-income families. Through the engagement of dozens of volunteers, the Y generated more than 7,000 hours of volunteer service during the year, including hosting 25 Madison High School students for a Day of Service at the Kirby Center.

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 1960.

    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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