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Lebanon Valley Family YMCA

EIN 23-1243980 · Lebanon, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair58 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE LEBANON VALLEY FAMILY YMCA MISSION IS TO PUT CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY FOR ALL. WITH A FOCUS OF BEING THE LEADING NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION IN PROVIDING PROGRAMS, SERVICES AND FACILITIES THAT POSITIVELY IMPACT THE LIVES OF ALL PEOPLE FROM INFANTS TO SENIORS WITHIN OUR SERVICE AREA BY CREATING A HEALTHY, NURTURING, LEARNING ENVIRONMENT THAT FOSTERS POSITIVE DEVELOPMENT IN ALL ASPECTS OF LIFE. AS PART OF OUR MISSION OUR PROGRAMS ARE ACCESSIBLE, AFFORDABLE, AND OPEN TO ALL FAITHS, BACKGROUNDS, ABILITIES AND INCOME LEVELS. WE PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO PEOPLE WHO OTHERWISE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ABLE TO AFFORD TO PARTICIPATE.

Income
$4.8 million
Spending
$5.2 million
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
0.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 86%
Employees
268
Volunteers
350
Highest pay
$169,417, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 58 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 9% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 20 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 90 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    19 of 19 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 August 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. $1.5 million spent. THE YMCA IS A LEADING VOICE ON HEALTH AND WELL-BEING IN LEBANON COUNTY. WE BRING INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES CLOSER TOGETHER, ENCOURAGE HEALTHY LIFESTYLES, AND STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS THROUGH FITNESS, AQUATICS, WELLNESS, SPORTS AND SHARED EXPERIENCES. OUR YMCA PROVIDES THE SUPPORT, GUIDANCE, AND RESOURCES COMMUNITY MEMBERS NEED TO ACHIEVE IMPROVED HEALTH IN SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY. TO MEET THESE NEEDS, THE YMCA DELIVERS EVIDENCE- BASED HEALTH INITIATIVE PROGRAMS SUCH AS ROCK STEADY BOXING, A NON-CONTACT BOXING PROGRAM DESIGNED FOR INDIVIDUALS LIVING WITH PARKINSON'S DISEASE; Y WELLNESS 24/7, WHICH PROVIDES VIRTUAL WELLNESS RESOURCES ACCESSIBLE ANYTIME; AND A WIDE RANGE OF ACTIVE OLDER ADULT FITNESS, MIND & BODY, AQUATICS, AND PICKLEBALL PROGRAMMING. OUR COMMUNITY GARDEN - DEVELOPED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PENN STATE EXTENSION AND SUPPORTED BY LOCAL MASTER GARDENER VOLUNTEERS - PROMOTES SUSTAINABLE AND HEALTHY FOOD PRACTICES. ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS, INCLUDING KNIGHTS OF THE 21ST CENTURY, SUPPORT HOLISTIC WELL-BEING AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR ADULT MEN IN THE LEBANON COMMUNITY. THE YMCA ALSO PARTNERS WITH LOCAL HOMELESS AND WOMEN'S SHELTERS TO PROVIDE A SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. THROUGH COLLABORATION WITH COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, WE CONTINUE TO OFFER ESSENTIAL RESOURCES - INCLUDING SPACE, STAFFING AND PROGRAM SUPPORT - TO HELP FAMILIES ACHIEVE AND MAINTAIN HEALTHY LIFESTYLES. THE YMCA IS A LEADING VOICE ON HEALTH AND WELL-BEING IN LEBANON COUNTY. WE BRING INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES CLOSER TOGETHER, ENCOURAGE HEALTHY LIFESTYLES, AND STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS THROUGH FITNESS, AQUATICS, WELLNESS, SPORTS AND SHARED EXPERIENCES. OUR YMCA PROVIDES THE SUPPORT, GUIDANCE, AND RESOURCES COMMUNITY MEMBERS NEED TO ACHIEVE IMPROVED HEALTH IN SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY. TO MEET THESE NEEDS, THE YMCA DELIVERS EVIDENCE- BASED HEALTH INITIATIVE PROGRAMS SUCH AS ROCK STEADY BOXING, A NON-CONTACT BOXING PROGRAM DESIGNED FOR INDIVIDUALS LIVING WITH PARKINSON'S DISEASE; Y WELLNESS 24/7, WHICH PROVIDES VIRTUAL WELLNESS RESOURCES ACCESSIBLE ANYTIME; AND A WIDE RANGE OF ACTIVE OLDER ADULT FITNESS, MIND & BODY, AQUATICS, AND PICKLEBALL PROGRAMMING. OUR COMMUNITY GARDEN - DEVELOPED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PENN STATE EXTENSION AND SUPPORTED BY LOCAL MASTER GARDENER VOLUNTEERS - PROMOTES SUSTAINABLE AND HEALTHY FOOD PRACTICES. ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS, INCLUDING KNIGHTS OF THE 21ST CENTURY, SUPPORT HOLISTIC WELL-BEING AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR ADULT MEN IN THE LEBANON COMMUNITY. THE YMCA ALSO PARTNERS WITH LOCAL HOMELESS AND WOMEN'S SHELTERS TO PROVIDE A SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. THROUGH COLLABORATION WITH COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, WE CONTINUE TO OFFER ESSENTIAL RESOURCES - INCLUDING SPACE, STAFFING AND PROGRAM SUPPORT - TO HELP FAMILIES ACHIEVE AND MAINTAIN HEALTHY LIFESTYLES.
  2. $1.4 million spent. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT - THE YMCA IS DEDICATED TO NURTURING THE POTENTIAL OF EVERY CHILD AND TEEN. WE BELIEVE ALL YOUNG PEOPLE DESERVE OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN, GROW, AND THRIVE. OUR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS FOSTER POSITIVE BEHAVIORS, ENCOURAGE ACADEMIC SUCCESS, AND SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF VALUES, SKILLS, AND MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS. THE YMCA PROVIDES A COMPREHENSIVE RANGE OF YOUTH-FOCUSED PROGRAMS, INCLUDING PRE-K CHILDCARE AT THE RAINBOW LEARNING CENTER AND THE ARNOLD EARLY LEARNING CENTER. YOUTH SPORTS, SWIM LESSONS, AND SWIM TEAM PROMOTE SKILL DEVELOPMENT WHILE TEACHING THE Y'S CORE VALUES OF CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT AND RESPONSIBILITY. THE FREER COMMUNITY YOUTH CENTER OFFERS AN AFTER-SCHOOL AND SUMMER DROP-IN PROGRAM FOR MIDDLE-SCHOOL-AGED YOUTH, WHILE OUR BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL AGE CHILDCARE AND SUMMER DAY CAMPS OFFERED AT YMCA AND SCHOOL-BASED SITES THROUGHOUT LEBANON COUNTY TO SUPPORT COGNITIVE, SOCIAL, PHYSICAL, AND EMOTIONAL GROWTH. YMCA CAMP ROCKY CREEK CONTINUES TO SERVE SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN AND TEENS FROM ACROSS THE REGION, OFFERING SUMMER DAY AND RESIDENT CAMP EXPERIENCES DESIGNED TO BUILD INDEPENDENCE, CONFIDENCE, AND PERSONAL LONG-TERM PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT - THE YMCA IS DEDICATED TO NURTURING THE POTENTIAL OF EVERY CHILD AND TEEN. WE BELIEVE ALL YOUNG PEOPLE DESERVE OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN, GROW, AND THRIVE. OUR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS FOSTER POSITIVE BEHAVIORS, ENCOURAGE ACADEMIC SUCCESS, AND SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF VALUES, SKILLS, AND MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS. THE YMCA PROVIDES A COMPREHENSIVE RANGE OF YOUTH-FOCUSED PROGRAMS, INCLUDING PRE-K CHILDCARE AT THE RAINBOW LEARNING CENTER AND THE ARNOLD EARLY LEARNING CENTER. YOUTH SPORTS, SWIM LESSONS, AND SWIM TEAM PROMOTE SKILL DEVELOPMENT WHILE TEACHING THE Y'S CORE VALUES OF CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT AND RESPONSIBILITY. THE FREER COMMUNITY YOUTH CENTER OFFERS AN AFTER-SCHOOL AND SUMMER DROP-IN PROGRAM FOR MIDDLE-SCHOOL-AGED YOUTH, WHILE OUR BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL AGE CHILDCARE AND SUMMER DAY CAMPS OFFERED AT YMCA AND SCHOOL-BASED SITES THROUGHOUT LEBANON COUNTY TO SUPPORT COGNITIVE, SOCIAL, PHYSICAL, AND EMOTIONAL GROWTH. YMCA CAMP ROCKY CREEK CONTINUES TO SERVE SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN AND TEENS FROM ACROSS THE REGION, OFFERING SUMMER DAY AND RESIDENT CAMP EXPERIENCES DESIGNED TO BUILD INDEPENDENCE, CONFIDENCE, AND PERSONAL LONG-TERM PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT.
  3. $1.3 million spent. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY - THE YMCA IS COMMITTED TO GIVING BACK AND SUPPORTING THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE. WE RESPOND TO THE REGION'S MOST CRITICAL SOCIAL NEEDS BY ENGAGING MEMBERS, PARTICIPANTS, AND VOLUNTEERS IN PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT STRENGTHEN THE COMMUNITY AND CREATE PATHWAYS FOR LONG-TERM SUCCESS. OUR CORE INITIATIVES INCLUDE VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT, FREE COMMUNITY EVENTS, AND PARTNERSHIPS WITH AREA NONPROFITS TO PRODUCE LARGE-SCALE COMMUNITY PROGRAMS SUCH AS HEALTHY KIDS DAY, BACK TO SCHOOL EVENTS, AND TRUNK OR TREAT. THROUGH OUR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, THE YMCA ENSURES EQUITABLE ACCESS TO MEMBERSHIPS AND PROGRAMS-ENSURING NO ONE IS EVER TURNED AWAY DUE TO INABILITY TO PAY. THE YMCA ALSO HOSTS COMMUNITY- BUILDING EXPERIENCES INCLUDING THE ANNUAL PRAYER BREAKFAST AND THE LEBANON COUNTY SENIOR GAMES. THESE COLLECTIVE EFFORTS DEMONSTRATE OUR COMMITMENT TO ADVANCING SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND SUPPORTING THE WELL-BEING OF OUR NEIGHBORS. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY - THE YMCA IS COMMITTED TO GIVING BACK AND SUPPORTING THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE. WE RESPOND TO THE REGION'S MOST CRITICAL SOCIAL NEEDS BY ENGAGING MEMBERS, PARTICIPANTS, AND VOLUNTEERS IN PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT STRENGTHEN THE COMMUNITY AND CREATE PATHWAYS FOR LONG-TERM SUCCESS. OUR CORE INITIATIVES INCLUDE VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT, FREE COMMUNITY EVENTS, AND PARTNERSHIPS WITH AREA NONPROFITS TO PRODUCE LARGE-SCALE COMMUNITY PROGRAMS SUCH AS HEALTHY KIDS DAY, BACK TO SCHOOL EVENTS, AND TRUNK OR TREAT. THROUGH OUR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, THE YMCA ENSURES EQUITABLE ACCESS TO MEMBERSHIPS AND PROGRAMS-ENSURING NO ONE IS EVER TURNED AWAY DUE TO INABILITY TO PAY. THE YMCA ALSO HOSTS COMMUNITY- BUILDING EXPERIENCES INCLUDING THE ANNUAL PRAYER BREAKFAST AND THE LEBANON COUNTY SENIOR GAMES. THESE COLLECTIVE EFFORTS DEMONSTRATE OUR COMMITMENT TO ADVANCING SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND SUPPORTING THE WELL-BEING OF OUR NEIGHBORS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 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 August 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 1953.

    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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