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YMCA of Greater Scranton

EIN 24-0795516 · Dunmore, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak48 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The YMCA of Greater Scranton is a charitable, community service organization that includes men, women, and children of all aged, abilities, incomes, races and religions. 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 at our YMCA, regardless of their ability to pay. Our YMCA is founded and led by volunteers from our community; volunteers also serve as mentors, coaches, program leaders, instructors and more.

Income
$5.6 million
Spending
$5.7 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
-3.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 76%
Employees
237
Volunteers
528
Highest pay
$127,392, chief financial officer

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 48 out of 100. Higher than 17% 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

    10 of 20

    It owes 36% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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

    18 of 18 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

    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 June 30, 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. $2.5 million spent. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: At the YMCA, we strive to nurture every child and help build a strong foundation for lifelong success. Through educational opportunities, enrichment programs, and extracurricular activities, we remain committed to supporting every child who walks through our doors and helping create a brighter future for all. We work hard to ensure our programs remain accessible to everyone, regardless of their ability to pay full program fees. Through active fundraising efforts and community partnerships, we are able to provide critical financial assistance and expanded educational opportunities to youth and families throughout our region. We offer early childhood education programs, as well as summer day camp programs, before & after school programs, and summer learning loss prevention programs.
  2. $1.6 million spent. HEALTHY LIVING: 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. We are proud to offer the YMCA's diabetes prevention program and enhance fitness goals. As a result, there are several people in our community that receive the support, guidance, and resources they need to achieve greater health in spirit, mind, and body; a number that contunues to grow year after year. Additionally, we served many individuals through aquatics programming and several childre in youth sports and enrichment programming. This is particularly important as our nation struggles with an obesity crisis, while families struggle with work/life balance and helps individuals search for personal fulfillment. Our programs are accessible, affordable, and open to all faiths, backgrounds, abilities, and income levels.
  3. $804,240 spent. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: For more than 170 years, the Greater Scranton YMCA has responded to our community's most critical needs by bringing people together to strengthen lives and build connections. Through programs, outreach initiatives, and opportunities for engagement, we empower individuals and families to overcome challenges and thrive. The YMCA engages over $13,000 members and provides a generous amount in financial assistance to ensure access to memberships, childcare, programs, and services regardless of ability to pay. The YMCA also serves meals and snacks to children enrolled in our early childhood, afterschool, summer camp, and Summer Scholars programs. Additionally, a significant amount of our preschool children participated in the Second Step Curriculum as part of our wellbeing initiative focused on social-emotional development.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 June 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 October 1942.

    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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