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Hollidaysburg Area Young Mens Christian Association

EIN 23-1352603 · Hollidaysburg, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair60 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PUT JUDEO-CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE BY PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH, ADULTS, AND FAMILIES THAT BUILD HEALTHY BODIES, MINDS AND SPIRITS FOR ALL. WE ARE A CHARITABLE, COMMUNITY SERVICE ORGANIZATION THAT INCLUDES MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN OF ALL AGES, ABILITIES, INCOMES, RACES AND RELIGIONS, AND RECOGNIZES THE VALUES RELATED TO INCLUSION, DIVERSITY AND RESPECT. WE ARE DEDICATED TO BUILDING STRONG KIDS, STRONG FAMILIES, AND STRONG COMMUNITIES BY PUTTING CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE HEALTHY LIFESTYLES, STRONG VALUES, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNITY INTERACTION AND INTERNATIONAL UNDERSTANDING. ALL PERSONS ARE WELCOME, REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY. PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES, ABILITIES, FAITHS, ETHNIC GROUPS, AND INCOMES. YMCAS OFFER A WELCOMING ATMOSPHERE WHERE PARTICIPANTS FEEL COMFORTABLE AND RECEIVE SUPPORT THEY NEED TO IMPROVE THEIR PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND SPIRITUAL HEALTH. PROGRAMS BUILD LASTING RELATIONSHIPS.

Income
$4.2 million
Spending
$4.1 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
-2.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 65%
Employees
276
Volunteers
250

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: 60 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 12% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 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.

  • 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. OUR YMCA IS COMMITTED TO NURTURING THE POTENTIAL OF EVERY CHILD AND TEEN. WE BELIEVE THAT ALL KIDS DESERVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCOVER WHO THEY ARE AND WHAT THEY CAN ACHIEVE. THAT'S WHY WE HELP YOUNG PEOPLE CULTIVATE THE VALUES, SKILLS, AND RELATIONSHIPS THAT LEAD TO POSITIVE BEHAVIORS, BETTER HEALTH, AND EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT. OUR YMCA PROGRAMS OFFER A RANGE OF EXPERIENCES THAT ENRICH COGNITIVE, SOCIAL, PHYSICAL, AND EMOTIONAL GROWTH. OUR YMCA PROVIDES HIGH QUALITY CHILD CARE BY PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE ACTIVITIES FOR PRESCHOOL AND SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN DRAWING ON DIVERSE MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY. WE PROVIDE BOTH FULL AND PART TIME OPTIONS TO SERVE A WIDE RANGE OF FAMILY SCHEDULING NEEDS. WOVEN INTO THE FABRIC OF THE YMCA MISSION IS A COMMITMENT TO STRENGTHENING FAMILIES. YMCA CHILDCARE PROGRAMS RELIEVE THE BURDEN OF BALANCING WORK AND FAMILY AND MAKE IT POSSIBLE FOR PARENTS TO REMAIN GAINFULLY EMPLOYED, KNOWING THAT THEIR CHILDREN ARE THRIVING IN A SAFE, DEVELOPMENTALLY SOUND ENVIRONMENT. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED TO GIVE KIDS GOOD ROLE MODELS TO HELP THEM DEVELOP SELF-ESTEEM AND GOOD VALUES, INCLUDING COOPERATION, RESPECT, GOOD CITIZENSHIP, AND A STRONG WORK ETHIC. OUR PROGRAMS HELP TO BUILD HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS WITH PEERS AND MEMBERS OF COMMUNITY AT LARGE. THE PROGRAMS CREATE AN ATMOSPHERE IN WHICH LEADERSHIP SKILLS AND AN ETHIC OF SERVICE CAN GROW AND FLOURISH. OFFERINGS OF THE YMCA INCLUDE SUMMER DAY CAMPS AND HEALTHY KIDS DAY. SCHOLARSHIPS AND ASSISTANCE ARE PROVIDED TO THOSE IN NEED.
  2. THE YMCA IS A LEADING VOICE ON HEALTH AND WELL-BEING. WE BRING FAMILIES CLOSER TOGETHER, ENCOURAGE GOOD HEALTH, AND FOSTER CONNECTIONS THROUGH FITNESS, SPORTS, FUN, AND SHARED INTERESTS. AS A RESULT, INDIVIDUALS IN OUR COMMUNITY ARE RECEIVING THE SUPPORT, GUIDANCE, AND RESOURCES THEY NEED TO ACHIEVE GREATER HEALTH IN SPIRIT, MIND, AND BODY. THIS IS PARTICULARLY IMPORTANT AS OUR NATION STRUGGLES WITH AN OBESITY CRISIS, FAMILIES STRUGGLE WITH WORK/LIFE BALANCE, AND INDIVIDUALS SEARCH FOR PERSONAL FULFILLMENT. OUR PROGRAMS ARE ACCESSIBLE, AFFORDABLE, AND OPEN TO ALL FAITHS, BACKGROUNDS, ABILITIES, AND INCOME LEVELS. HELPING PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND ABILITIES DEVELOP HEALTH IN SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY IS AT THE CORE OF THE YMCA MOVEMENT. OUR PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO HELP PEOPLE CREATE REALISTIC GOALS FOR SELF IMPROVEMENT AND TO EMPHASIZE DISEASE PREVENTION THROUGH REGULAR EXERCISE, PROPER NUTRITION, STRESS MANAGEMENT, AND HEALTH EDUCATION. SPORTS PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH, FAMILIES AND ADULTS PROMOTE TEAMWORK, INTERACTION, AND DEVELOPMENT OF SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL SKILLS. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED WITH NEED. THERE ARE 7 COMMUNITY WELLNESS CHALLENGE EVENTS ANNUALLY. MEMBERS OF THE YMCA ARE ACTIVE PARTICIPANTS IN THE ASSOCIATION'S EFFORTS TO DELIVER OUR MISSION OF BUILDING STRONG KIDS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES. A PORTION OF ALL MEMBERSHIP FEES SUBSIDIZE THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY, WHICH PROMISES NOT TO DENY ACCESS OR PARTICIPATION TO ANYONE DUE TO FINANCIAL LIMITATIONS.
  3. OUR YMCA BELIEVES IN GIVING BACK AND SUPPORTING OUR NEIGHBORS. THROUGH THE YMCA PROGRAMS AND FACILITIES, WE STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITY. COMMUNITY SUPPORT FOR 2025 INCLUDED: PROVIDED HOLLIDAYSBURG COMMUNITY PLAYGROUND; PROVIDED FACILITY AS A COMMUNITY CENTER WITH PUBLIC RESTROOMS, COURTESY PHONE, AND A SAFE INDOOR WAITING AREA; PROVIDED FACILITY FOR COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION MEETINGS; PLACEMENT SITE FOR INDIVIDUALS OBLIGATED TO PROBATIONARY COMMUNITY SERVICE; FREE USAGE OF THE POOLS ARE OFFERED FOR SEVERAL COMMUNITY SERVICE EVENTS; SUBSIDIZED MEMBERSHIP FOR BIG BROTHERS/BIG SISTERS OF BLAIR COUNTY; ARTS & HUMANITIES, COACH/PARENT WORKSHOPS, YNITES, VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES, AQUATICS IN SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES . MANY INDIVIDUALS UTILIZED YMCA FREE OF CHARGE. FAMILY YNITES HELD. VARIOUS COLLABORATIONS AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT EXISTS.

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 November 6, 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 1943.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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