Young Mens Christian Association of Garfield New Jersey
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The Garfield YMCA is an Association of Members voluntarily banded together for the purpose of growing spiritually, intellectually and physically in the spirit of God. The Association is a Christian Character builder and personality developing organization which welcomes all who wish to participate regardless of cultural heritage, creed, race, gender or inability to pay.
- Income
- $3.3 million
- Spending
- $2.9 million
- Spent on programs
- 85%
- Reserves
- 18.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 78%
- Employees
- 173
- Volunteers
- 25
- Highest pay
- $158,709, 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
Strong: 100 out of 100.
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 18.6 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 15% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 12% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 2% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1584% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 32 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
Good: 83 out of 100.
Independent board
25 of 2517 of 17 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
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10Did not give 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)
- $1.4 million spent. EDUCATION PROGRAM: YMCA OF GARFIELD RUNS A BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM TO HELP WORKING PARENTS, this PROGRAM RUNS FROM 7:00AM -8:45 AM AND 2:45 - 6:30 PM MONDAY-FRIDAY. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN TO BE EDUCATED IN NUTRITION AND HEALTHY LIFESTYLES ALONG WITH TUTORING AND HOMEWORK TIME. PARENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO PARTICIPATE IN PROGRAMS WITH THEIR CHILDREN IN THE AREA OF PARENTING, HEALTHY EATING AND SNACKING, Family events AND ENCOURAGING PHYSICAL ACTIVITY.
- $720,850 spent. AQUATICS & FITNESS PROGRAMS: YMCA OF GARFIELD PROVIDES A STRONG AQUATICS PROGRAM, byproviding SWIM LESSONS FOR CHILDREN FROM 6 months-13 YEARS OF AGE. A CERTIFIED SWIM INSTRUCTOR TEACHES THE CLASS, WHICH IS HELD ONCE A WEEK FOR 45 MINUTES FOR AN 8 WEEK SESSION. YMCA OF GARFIELD ALSO OFFERS A STRONG youth PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN AGES 5 AND UP. THE FITNESS CLASSES INCLUDE KARATE OUTDOOR/INDOOR RECREATION SOCCER AND T-BALL, AMONG OTHER ACTIVITIES.
- $325,810 spent. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES: OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE A 9 WEEK SUMMER PROGRAM FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE SPORTING EVENTS, ARTS & CRAFTS, SWIMMING, WEEKLY TRIPS, OLYMPICS WEEK, MAD SCIENCE AND THEME WEEKS.
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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since July 1994.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.
Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.
A much larger organization has a similar name: Young Mens Christian Association of Greater New York (New York, NY), EIN 13-1624228. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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