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Young Mens Christian Association of Delaware County

EIN 23-1614045 · Lansdowne, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair57 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

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Income
$17.3 million
Spending
$17.0 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 91%
Employees
883
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$271,550, 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: 57 out of 100. Higher than 39% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 59% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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: 85 out of 100. Higher than 12% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    17 of 17 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (4)
  1. $5.7 million spent. CHILDCARE/SUMMER DAY CAMP - THE YMCA IS THE LARGEST PROVIDER OF CHILDCARE IN EASTERN DELAWARE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA. MORE THAN 2,900 PRE-SCHOOL AND SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN PARTICIPATE IN YMCA CHILDCARE EACH DAY. OVER 1,300 CHILDREN PARTICIPATE IN SUMMER DAY CAMP ACTIVITIES. WE PROVIDE BOTH FULL AND PART TIME OPTIONS TO SERVE A WIDE RANGE OF FAMILY SCHEDULING NEEDS, AND ENSURE THAT CHILDREN OF ALL INCOME LEVELS COULD PARTICIPATE. MORE THAN $122,000 IN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE WAS AWARDED TO FAMILIES WHO NEEDED ASSISTANCE PAYING FOR CHILDCARE. YMCA PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO MEET THE INDIVIDUAL NEEDS OF THE CHILD AND THE FAMILY AS A WHOLE. PROVIDING HIGH QUALITY CHILDCARE IS CENTRAL TO THE Y'S MISSION. WOVEN INTO THE FABRIC OF MISSION AND HIGH QUALITY CHILDCARE IS A COMMITMENT TO STRENGTHENING FAMILIES.
  2. $6.5 million spent. YMCA HEALTH AND WELLNESS - THE YMCA IS A MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION THAT INVITES ALL PEOPLE TO JOIN AND BUILD A HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND, AND BODY. THE YMCA HAS OVER 23,000 MEMBERS OF ALL AGES. WE ARE A VALUES-BASED ORGANIZATION THAT ENCOURAGES OUR MEMBERS AND ALL WHO PARTICIPATE IN YMCA PROGRAMS AND SERVICES TO DEVELOP MORAL AND ETHICAL BEHAVIOR, SELF-ESTEEM, AND LEADERSHIP. THE FASTEST GROWING YMCA MEMBERSHIP TYPE IS THE FAMILY CATEGORY. WE PROVIDE FAMILIES WITH A SAFE, RELIABLE, AND AFFORDABLE PLACE TO GO. RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES SUCH AS FAMILY NIGHTS AND FAMILY FITNESS CLASSES, FAMILY MARTIAL ARTS AND NUMEROUS SPECIAL EVENTS LET FAMILIES RELAX AND ENJOY EACH OTHER. YMCA MEMBERSHIP PROVIDES CHILDREN AND THEIR PARENTS WITH ACTIVITIES THAT FOSTER UNDERSTANDING AND COMPANIONSHIP. AS AN INTEGRAL PART OF EVERY YMCA MEMBERSHIP ARE HEALTH AND FITNESS PROGRAMS (WHICH ARE INCLUDED FREE AS PART OF MEMBERSHIP). THE YMCA TRIANGLE EMPHASIZES THE SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY. YMCA HEALTH ENHANCEMENT PROGRAMS STRESS PROPER EXERCISE AND HEALTH EDUCATION. YMCAS OFFER A LIFELONG PROGRESSION OF HEALTH AND FITNESS ACTIVITIES, EXPERIENCES, AND EDUCATION, INCLUDING PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN, TEENS, FAMILIES, AND SENIORS. YMCA PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO ATTRACT PEOPLE OF ALL AGES, ALL ABILITIES AND ALL INCOMES. YMCAS OFFER A WELCOMING ATMOSPHERE, WHERE NEW EXERCISERS CAN FEEL COMFORTABLE AND RECEIVE THE SUPPORT THEY NEED TO IMPROVE THEIR HEALTH.
  3. $2.1 million spent. YMCA AQUATICS - YMCA AQUATICS PROGRAMS ARE PART OF THE Y'S OVERALL GOAL OF BUILDING HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND, AND BODY. IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING SPECIFIC SWIMMING AND WATER SAFETY SKILLS,THEY PROMOTE GOOD HEALTH THROUGH REGULAR EXERCISE. THEY ALSO PROMOTE TEAMWORK, SELF-CONFIDENCE, AND LEADERSHIP. WE PROVIDE AQUATICS PROGRAMS TO A WIDE SPECTRUM OF INDIVIDUALS. THIS INCLUDES INFANTS THROUGH SENIORS. ALL AQUATIC PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED AT AFFORDABLE FEES WITH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR THOSE WHO CAN'T AFFORD THE FULL FEE.
  4. YMCA YOUTH PROGRAMS - YMCA YOUTH AND TEEN PROGRAMS HELPS KIDS DEVELOP SELF-ESTEEM AND GOOD VALUES, INCLUDING, COOPERATION, RESPECT FOR THE BODY, GOOD CITIZENSHIP, AND A STRONG WORK ETHIC. MORE THAN 2,100 CHILDREN PARTICIPATE IN YMCA YOUTH RECREATION PROGRAMS. YOUTH SPORTS FOCUS ON THE FULL AND EQUAL PARTICIPATION OF ALL TEAM MEMBERS. TEEN ACTIVITIES ARE AMONG THE MOST RAPIDLY GROWING YMCA PROGRAMS, REFLECTING THE GROWING AWARENESS THAT ADOLESCENTS NEED STRUCTURE AND ACTIVITIES, ESPECIALLY IN THE AFTER-SCHOOL HOURS. INTERACTION WITH TEENS WILL HELP PREVENT THE SENSELESS VIOLENCE THAT HAS PLAGUED SO MANY OF 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

  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 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 May 1992.

    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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