Young Mens Christian Association
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
CARLISLE FAMILY YMCA IS A CHARITABLE COMMUNITY SERVICE ORGANIZATION THAT OFFERS PROGRAMS DESIGNED FOR MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN OF ALL AGES, ABILITIES, INCOMES, ETHNIC GROUPS AND RELIGIONS. OUR YMCA WAS FOUNDED BY VOLUNTEERS, IS LED BY VOLUNTEERS, AND ENCOURAGES VOLUNTEERISM IN OUR PROGRAMS. WE ARE DEDICATED TO BUILDING STRONG CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND STRONG COMMUNITIES BY PROMOTING PERSONAL GROWTH, ENHANCING FAMILY VALUES, AND PROVIDING COMMUNITY SERVICE THROUGH PROGRAMS AVAILABLE TO ALL. SERVICES ARE OFFERED AT AFFORDABLE FEES FOR THE COMMUNITY-AT-LARGE WITH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE FOR THOSE WHO CANNOT AFFORD THE FULL FEE. WE OFFER A WELCOMING ATMOSPHERE WHERE PARTICIPANTS FEEL COMFORTABLE AND RECEIVE THE SUPPORT THEY NEED TO IMPROVE THEIR PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND SPIRITUAL HEALTH. YMCA PROGRAMS DEVELOP SELF-ESTEEM AND SELF-CONFIDENCE, BUILD LASTING RELATIONSHIPS, FOSTER HEALTHY LIFESTYLES, PROMOTE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT IN YOUTH AND ADULTS, AND INCREASE CIVIC ENGAGEMENT.
- Income
- $3.6 million
- Spending
- $4.0 million
- Spent on programs
- 77%
- Reserves
- -0.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 80%
- Employees
- 269
- Highest pay
- $143,286, ceo
Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Weak: 43 out of 100. Higher than 11% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 16% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 11% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 8% on the year before.
Spending floor
8 of 1577% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 49 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 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 2523 of 23 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 May 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. TOTAL HEALTH - WELLNESS FOR ALL - HELPING PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND ABILITIES DEVELOP HEALTH IN SPIRIT, MIND, AND BODY IS AT THE CORE OF THE YMCA MOVEMENT. OUR YMCA IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING A COMPREHENSIVE ARRAY OF PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF OUR DIVERSE COMMUNITY. WELLNESS AND FITNESS PROGRAMS HELP PEOPLE, YOUTH THROUGH SENIORS, TO CREATE REALISTIC GOALS FOR SELF-IMPROVEMENT AND EMPHASIZE WELLNESS THROUGH REGULAR EXERCISE, PROPER NUTRITION, STRESS MANAGEMENT, AND HEALTH EDUCATION. AQUATIC PROGRAMS OFFER SWIM INSTRUCTION, THERAPEUTIC WATER AEROBICS, ARTHRITIS THERAPY AND SPECIAL NEED CLASSES. SPORTS PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH, FAMILES, AND ADULTS PROMOTE TEAMWORK, INTERACTION, AND DEVELOPMENT OF SOCIAL SKILLS AS WELL AS PHYSICAL ACTIVITY. OUR WORK PLACE CORPORATE ADVANTAGE PROGRAM BRINGS YMCA WELLNESS OFFSITE TO MANY LOCATIONS IN OUR COMMUNITY. COSTS RELATED TO MEMBERSHIP SERVICES INCLUDE PROMOTION, BILLING, RECORDS MANAGEMENT, DELIVERY, AND MANAGEMENT OF FINANCIAL-ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS, RETENTION, AND WEEKLY/MONTHLY REPORTING OF MEMBERSHIP AND ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF AND BOARD COMMITTEES. ALSO, COSTS RELATED TO FACILITY INCLUDE USE BY THE MEMBERS (POOL, GYMNASIUM, RACQUETBALL COURTS, YOUTH LOBBY, LOCKER ROOMS, PRESCOTT AND AMP ROOMS, AND GENERAL USE AREAS), UTILITIES, AND SUPPORT STAFF SERVICES (MEMBER SERVICES DESK STAFF, FITNESS INSTRUCTORS, LIFEGUARDS, YOUTH MONITORS, MAINTENANCE STAFF, CUSTODIAL STAFF, ETC.). OUR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR MEMBERSHIPS MAKES FITNESS AVAILABLE TO ANYONE IN OUR COMMUNITY. MEMBERSHIP AND PROGRAM ASSISTANCE IN THE AMOUNT OF 372,983 WAS PROVIDED TO 2,231 MEMBERS. THE YMCA WORKS WITH THE UNITED WAY TO SUBSIDIZE TOTAL HEALTH SERVICES. TOTAL HEALTH - WELLNESS FOR ALL - HELPING PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND ABILITIES DEVELOP HEALTH IN SPIRIT, MIND, AND BODY IS AT THE CORE OF THE YMCA MOVEMENT. OUR YMCA IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING A COMPREHENSIVE ARRAY OF PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF OUR DIVERSE COMMUNITY. WELLNESS AND FITNESS PROGRAMS HELP PEOPLE, YOUTH THROUGH SENIORS, TO CREATE REALISTIC GOALS FOR SELF-IMPROVEMENT AND EMPHASIZE WELLNESS THROUGH REGULAR EXERCISE, PROPER NUTRITION, STRESS MANAGEMENT, AND HEALTH EDUCATION. AQUATIC PROGRAMS OFFER SWIM INSTRUCTION, THERAPEUTIC WATER AEROBICS, ARTHRITIS THERAPY AND SPECIAL NEED CLASSES. SPORTS PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH, FAMILES, AND ADULTS PROMOTE TEAMWORK, INTERACTION, AND DEVELOPMENT OF SOCIAL SKILLS AS WELL AS PHYSICAL ACTIVITY. OUR WORK PLACE CORPORATE ADVANTAGE PROGRAM BRINGS YMCA WELLNESS OFFSITE TO MANY LOCATIONS IN OUR COMMUNITY. COSTS RELATED TO MEMBERSHIP SERVICES INCLUDE PROMOTION, BILLING, RECORDS MANAGEMENT, DELIVERY, AND MANAGEMENT OF FINANCIAL-ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS, RETENTION, AND WEEKLY/MONTHLY REPORTING OF MEMBERSHIP AND ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF AND BOARD COMMITTEES. ALSO, COSTS RELATED TO FACILITY INCLUDE USE BY THE MEMBERS (POOL, GYMNASIUM, RACQUETBALL COURTS, YOUTH LOBBY, LOCKER ROOMS, PRESCOTT AND AMP ROOMS, AND GENERAL USE AREAS), UTILITIES, AND SUPPORT STAFF SERVICES (MEMBER SERVICES DESK STAFF, FITNESS INSTRUCTORS, LIFEGUARDS, YOUTH MONITORS, MAINTENANCE STAFF, CUSTODIAL STAFF, ETC.). OUR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR MEMBERSHIPS MAKES FITNESS AVAILABLE TO ANYONE IN OUR COMMUNITY. MEMBERSHIP AND PROGRAM ASSISTANCE IN THE AMOUNT OF 372,983 WAS PROVIDED TO 2,231 MEMBERS. THE YMCA WORKS WITH THE UNITED WAY TO SUBSIDIZE TOTAL HEALTH SERVICES.
- $1.1 million spent. YMCA CAMPING PROGRAMS - DAY AND RESIDENT CAMP PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF WORKING PARENTS WHILE GIVING KIDS A CHANCE TO HAVE A FUN FILLED AND ADVENTUROUS SUMMER. OUR SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO EDUCATE, DEVELOP, AND STIMULATE CAMPER'S CREATIVITY, LEADERSHIP AND CHARACTER. LAST SUMMER, OUR DAY-CAMP PROGRAMS HAD AN ENROLLMENT CAPACITY OF 1,080. THIS TOTAL INCLUDED 154 CAMPERS WHO ATTENDED DAY CAMP THROUGH FULL OR PARTIAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. OUR PROGRAM MEETS THE NEED FOR SCHOOL AGE CHILDCARE, MANY OF WHOM ATTEND MULTIPLE WEEKS OF CAMP THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER. A STAFF OF 20 IS REQUIRED FOR THIS PROGRAM, AND OTHER ASSOCIATED COSTS INCLUDE PROGRAM SUPPLIES, TRAVELING EXPENSES, PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS, AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT. YOUTH ACTIVITIES - YOUTH SPORTS SERVED APPROXIMATELY 1,721 CHILDREN OVER THE PAST YEAR WITH THE HELP OF 148 VOLUNTEER COACHES AND PROGRAM AIDS. OUR PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO DEVELOP TEAMWORK, COMMUNICATION SKILLS, SELF- CONFIDENCE, AND PHYSICAL FITNESS. WE STRESS COOPERATION OVER COMPETITION, FAIR PLAY OVER WINNING AT ANY COST AND EACH CHILD PLAYS, REGARDLESS OF ABILITY. YOUTH SOCIAL/RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES ARE DESIGNED TO GIVE YOUNG PEOPLE A SAFE PLACE TO GO WHERE THEY WILL MEET ADULT AND YOUNG ADULT LEADERS AND MENTORS DURING THEIR NON-SCHOOL HOURS. THE PROGRAMS ARE FUN SO YOUNG PEOPLE STAY INVOLVED AND BUILD MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS. PROGRAM FEES HELP TO COVER STAFFING COSTS, SUPPLIES, AND OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS. DURING THE PAST YEAR, 2,015 YOUTH WERE SERVED THROUGH SOCIAL/RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS. YMCA CAMPING PROGRAMS - DAY AND RESIDENT CAMP PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF WORKING PARENTS WHILE GIVING KIDS A CHANCE TO HAVE A FUN FILLED AND ADVENTUROUS SUMMER. OUR SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO EDUCATE, DEVELOP, AND STIMULATE CAMPER'S CREATIVITY, LEADERSHIP AND CHARACTER. LAST SUMMER, OUR DAY-CAMP PROGRAMS HAD AN ENROLLMENT CAPACITY OF 1,080. THIS TOTAL INCLUDED 154 CAMPERS WHO ATTENDED DAY CAMP THROUGH FULL OR PARTIAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. OUR PROGRAM MEETS THE NEED FOR SCHOOL AGE CHILDCARE, MANY OF WHOM ATTEND MULTIPLE WEEKS OF CAMP THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER. A STAFF OF 20 IS REQUIRED FOR THIS PROGRAM, AND OTHER ASSOCIATED COSTS INCLUDE PROGRAM SUPPLIES, TRAVELING EXPENSES, PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS, AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT. YOUTH ACTIVITIES - YOUTH SPORTS SERVED APPROXIMATELY 1,721 CHILDREN OVER THE PAST YEAR WITH THE HELP OF 148 VOLUNTEER COACHES AND PROGRAM AIDS. OUR PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO DEVELOP TEAMWORK, COMMUNICATION SKILLS, SELF- CONFIDENCE, AND PHYSICAL FITNESS. WE STRESS COOPERATION OVER COMPETITION, FAIR PLAY OVER WINNING AT ANY COST AND EACH CHILD PLAYS, REGARDLESS OF ABILITY. YOUTH SOCIAL/RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES ARE DESIGNED TO GIVE YOUNG PEOPLE A SAFE PLACE TO GO WHERE THEY WILL MEET ADULT AND YOUNG ADULT LEADERS AND MENTORS DURING THEIR NON-SCHOOL HOURS. THE PROGRAMS ARE FUN SO YOUNG PEOPLE STAY INVOLVED AND BUILD MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS. PROGRAM FEES HELP TO COVER STAFFING COSTS, SUPPLIES, AND OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS. DURING THE PAST YEAR, 2,015 YOUTH WERE SERVED THROUGH SOCIAL/RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS.
- $612,636 spent. CHILD CARE - THE YMCA OFFERS A STATE-LICENSED CHILDCARE CENTER SERVING APPROXIMATELY 29 CHILDREN PER WEEK WITH A CAPACITY OF 35 CHILDREN PER WEEK, FROM THE AGES OF SIX WEEKS TO FIVE YEARS OLD. COSTS INCLUDE WAGES FOR 6-9 FULL AND PART-TIME EMPLOYEES, AS MANDATED BY STATE LICENSING REQUIREMENTS, AND PROGRAM SUPPLIES, FOOD, INSURANCE, ADMINISTRATIVE AND MAINTENANCE SUPPORT. OUR CENTER PROMOTES THE EMOTIONAL GROWTH OF THE CHILDREN IN AN ENVIRONMENT THAT IS EDUCATIONALLY STIMULATING. RELATIONSHIP BUILDING, PROBLEM SOLVING, DEVELOPMENT OF POSITIVE COMMUNICATION PATHWAYS, TURN TAKING AND SHARING ARE ALL A PART OF OUR FOUNDATIONAL STRUCTURE. WE ARE STRONG PROPONENTS OF EARLY LITERACY AND CREATIVITY TO PREPARE CHILDREN FOR BOTH SCHOOL AND LIFE EXPERIENCES. THE YMCA WORKS COOPERATIVELY WITH STATE FINANCIAL-ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS AND THE UNITED WAY TO SUBSIDIZE CHILDCARE SERVICES IN OUR STATE LICENSED CENTER FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES. SCHOOL AGED CHILD CARE PROGRAM (SACC) - THIS PROGRAM IS CURRENTLY SERVING SOUTH MIDDLETON SCHOOL DISTRICT. THE SACC PROGRAM SERVES APPROXIMATELY 45 CHILDREN DAILY WITH AN ENROLLMENT OF 57 IN GRADES K-5. SACC IS HELD ON-SITE, BOTH BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL, AT RICE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WITH UPPER LEVEL ELEMENTARY STUDENTS BUSED TO RICE ELEMENTARY FROM IRON FORGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE CONTENT BASED ACTIVITIES FOCUSED ON INITIATIVES THAT ENRICH AND SUPPLEMENT THE SCHOOL DAY. THE SACC PROGRAM EMPLOYS 3-5 PART-TIME STAFF PER STATE REQUIREMENTS. THE YMCA WORKS WITH STATE FUNDING PROGRAMS TO SUBSIDIZE THE COST OF SACC SERVICES FOR LOW INCOME FAMILIES. CHILD CARE - THE YMCA OFFERS A STATE-LICENSED CHILDCARE CENTER SERVING APPROXIMATELY 29 CHILDREN PER WEEK WITH A CAPACITY OF 35 CHILDREN PER WEEK, FROM THE AGES OF SIX WEEKS TO FIVE YEARS OLD. COSTS INCLUDE WAGES FOR 6-9 FULL AND PART-TIME EMPLOYEES, AS MANDATED BY STATE LICENSING REQUIREMENTS, AND PROGRAM SUPPLIES, FOOD, INSURANCE, ADMINISTRATIVE AND MAINTENANCE SUPPORT. OUR CENTER PROMOTES THE EMOTIONAL GROWTH OF THE CHILDREN IN AN ENVIRONMENT THAT IS EDUCATIONALLY STIMULATING. RELATIONSHIP BUILDING, PROBLEM SOLVING, DEVELOPMENT OF POSITIVE COMMUNICATION PATHWAYS, TURN TAKING AND SHARING ARE ALL A PART OF OUR FOUNDATIONAL STRUCTURE. WE ARE STRONG PROPONENTS OF EARLY LITERACY AND CREATIVITY TO PREPARE CHILDREN FOR BOTH SCHOOL AND LIFE EXPERIENCES. THE YMCA WORKS COOPERATIVELY WITH STATE FINANCIAL-ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS AND THE UNITED WAY TO SUBSIDIZE CHILDCARE SERVICES IN OUR STATE LICENSED CENTER FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES. SCHOOL AGED CHILD CARE PROGRAM (SACC) - THIS PROGRAM IS CURRENTLY SERVING SOUTH MIDDLETON SCHOOL DISTRICT. THE SACC PROGRAM SERVES APPROXIMATELY 45 CHILDREN DAILY WITH AN ENROLLMENT OF 57 IN GRADES K-5. SACC IS HELD ON-SITE, BOTH BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL, AT RICE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WITH UPPER LEVEL ELEMENTARY STUDENTS BUSED TO RICE ELEMENTARY FROM IRON FORGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE CONTENT BASED ACTIVITIES FOCUSED ON INITIATIVES THAT ENRICH AND SUPPLEMENT THE SCHOOL DAY. THE SACC PROGRAM EMPLOYS 3-5 PART-TIME STAFF PER STATE REQUIREMENTS. THE YMCA WORKS WITH STATE FUNDING PROGRAMS TO SUBSIDIZE THE COST OF SACC SERVICES FOR LOW INCOME FAMILIES.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 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 November 6, 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 May 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 December 1942.
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 November 4, 2026.
Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.
A much larger organization has a similar name: Young Mens Christian Association Retirement Fund (New York, NY), EIN 13-5562401. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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