Young Mens Christian Association of Montclair
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The YMCA of Montclair welcomes all. We are a nonprofit that strengthens individuals, families, and community by developing spirit, mind, and body. Membership is open to all, with financial assistance available to those who live in our service area (Bloomfield, Bloomingdale, Clifton, Cedar Grove, Glen Ridge, Haskell, Hewitt, Montclair, Verona, Wanaque, and West Milford) with demonstrated financial need.
- Income
- $19.1 million
- Spending
- $17.6 million
- Spent on programs
- 74%
- Reserves
- 1.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 91%
- Employees
- 702
- Volunteers
- 431
- Highest pay
- $465,353, 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
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 1.3 months of spending.
Debt
10 of 20It owes 31% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 13% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1574% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 27 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 2522 of 22 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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)
- $9.5 million spent. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: With 130 years of experience offering programs that serve infants through high school students, we have a highly successful track record in providing childcare to our shared community. Our diverse offerings of youth programming currently include: Bloomfield, Montclair, and Verona Before and After School Age Child Care: Throughout 2025, 1,967 students were served throughout these three districts. Early Learning Center (3 months to 5 years old): served 210 students during the 2024-25 school year, including three Montclair Public School Pre-K classrooms. Staycation School Break Holiday Care (5 to 12 years old): In 2025 we provided 925 Staycation enrollments over 18 Staycation days. Staycation has been offered for more than 25 years and is a staple childcare option for working parents. 5 Summer Camps (3 to 14 years old): In 2025 we served 1,607 individual campers, or over 800 campers daily. We have provided day camps for over 50 years, including at our YMCA Outdoor Education Center's Camp at the Lake in West Milford NJ. Kids/Parents Night Out Evening Childcare (6 months to 12 years old): In 2025 we hosted 930 children in this program. We have provided this service for close to 15 years. Safety Around Water: In 2025, the Y served 130 non-swimmers with this water safety program, held before the start of summer to help prevent drowning. The Y has been offering swim lessons and water safety for 40 years. Youth Swim Lessons (6 months and older): In 2025, the Y taught 4,312 children swimming and water safety. The YMCA of Montclair has provided swim lessons for more than 100 years. Youth Sports Programs: The Y offers diverse enrichment classes for children and families such as STEM, dance, youth sports, arts, and more. In 2025, the Y served 1,300 children through our youth enrichment programs. Additionally, 231 children participated as members of our Dolphins swim team and close to 100 children played on our Panthers travel basketball team. Teen Enrichment Programming (12 to 17 years old): The Y ensures every teen has the opportunity to reach their full potential by providing a safe space to explore and grow in an assortment of enrichment programs and activities. These include our 7th Grade Initiative, Leaders Club, Pathways, Youth in Government, Model UN, and Quest Summer program. Over 130 teens participated in these programs to learn, build confidence, and connect with mentors.
- $3.4 million spent. HEALTHY LIVING: The YMCA of Montclair is a community leader in health and well-being. The Y brings families closer together, encourages healthy habits, and fosters connections through fitness, sports, fun, and shared interests. As a result, thousands of individuals receive the support, guidance, and resources they need to achieve better health and well-being through a wide array of our programs. In 2025, the YMCA of Montclair served close to 20,000 members who checked into Y facilities over 393,000 times. In 2025 the Y offered 3,362 group exercise classes with options accessible to all levels and abilities. Classes included Zumba, Pilates, Yoga, Spin, Senior Chair Exercise, and dozens more. 2,300 seniors aged 65 and over maintained healthy lifestyles and combatted social isolation as members of the Y in 2025, and individuals aged 90 and over were offered a complimentary membership. The Y also provided several Chronic Disease Prevention Programs to the community, including our Prevent T2 Diabetes program, as well as our Enhance Fitness program, Parkinson's Adaptive Exercise Program, and more, which are free to all Y members. In 2025, more than 500 individuals participated in these programs. The Y's Aquatics programs provided swim lessons to 4,312 children and adults in 2025. Additionally, the Y provided lifeguard training, First Aid and CPR certifications, and other safety training for 247 individuals within our Y and throughout the community to help increase water safety in the region. Financial assistance is available to those in need for all fee-based programs.
- $133,942 spent. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: Our YMCA is proud to support community needs in a broad variety of initiatives such as Mental Health First Aid training, 7th Grade Initiative, Leaders Club, Chronic Disease Programs, Safety Around Water classes, annual collection drives, community partnerships, volunteer and internship opportunities, and more. We are proud to collaborate with dozens of local organizations to serve our community. For example, in 2025 we hosted American Red Cross blood drives that saved 153 lives. The Y also collected hundreds of holiday gifts to be distributed to local families in need by our community partner Toni's Kitchen. In partnership with the Human Needs Food Pantry, Y members and volunteers collected hundreds of pounds of groceries to feed neighbors in need. Our volunteer program engaged 431 volunteers to help support the Y's mission, logging more than 6,000 volunteer hours in 2025. We also hosted engaging, cause-driven programming throughout the year, free and open to the public. Examples include MLK Day of Service, Healthy Kids Day, Welcoming Week, Women's History Month programs, 9/11 Day of Service, a Veteran's Day Appreciation Program, and more. We are proud to continue making a positive impact in our communities.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since April 1945.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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