Greater Susquehanna Valley YMCA
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The Greater Susquehanna Valley YMCA is a membership organization whose mission is to assist everyone in its service area in building a healthy spirit, mind and body. The YMCA works to strengthen family life and enrich human relationships. Rooted historically in Judeo-Christian values, the YMCA welcomes into its fellowship and service men and women of all ages, incomes, abilities, races, and religious points of view. The programs and services the YMCA offers have five basic goals: promoting good health, building strong families, raising confident kids, being a force for good in our communities and striving to build a better world.
- Income
- $8.3 million
- Spending
- $7.4 million
- Spent on programs
- 78%
- Reserves
- 2.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 77%
- Employees
- 491
- Volunteers
- 386
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
Good: 70 out of 100.
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 2.5 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 6% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 11% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 2% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1578% 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
Strong: 100 out of 100.
Independent board
25 of 2528 of 28 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.
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 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 (2)
- YOUTH DEVELOPMENT * We offer opportunities for kids to start a lifetime of healthy activities through youth sports, swimming lessons, and other activities. The Y offers a multitude of activities from youth basketball to gymnastics, and everything in between. There is something for every kid at the YMCA. * We empower children to make friends, gain confidence, develop skills, and create memories to last a lifetime through our summer day camp program. All campers participated in daily activities, weekly field trips, and a free lunch program. * We prepare children for future success - academically and socially - to enter kindergarten. The Milton YMCA holds Pre-K Counts and the Sunbury YMCA has the Giant Step preschool program. Our before and after-school programs offer academic tutoring as well as teaching the Y's core values of Respect, Responsibility, Caring and Honesty. *In partnership with the Milton HS, the Milton YMCA is developing an Esports team and creating a high-tech Esports space. * We inspire and empower teens with leadership skills, values and healthy living habits. These teen programs are offered to local kids free of charge. * Safe Swim Program. The Safe Swim Program at the Greater Susquehanna Valley YMCA consists of the Lewisburg School District and Milton School District at the Milton YMCA and Line Mountain School District and Shikellamy School District at the Sunbury YMCA. The Greater Susquehanna Valley YMCA is teaching every 2nd grader throughout the valley how to be safe in the water. This program is made possible by the generous financial support of the Spreading Antlers Children's Foundation. HEALTHY LIVING * GSV YMCA group exercise classes had over 69,000 attendees throughout 2025. * We motivate and support healthier lifestyles by offering programs such as fitness challenges, personal training, fitness classes for all levels and more. The Y is not only a resource for those who wish to stay fit, but it also actively engages in helping those who need the Y's expertise to help them make changes needed to start a healthy lifestyle. * We empower hundreds of seniors to stay physically and socially active through both land and water-based programs. The Y is proud of our collaborative efforts with the senior community to help keep our senior population healthy, socially engaged, and independent. *The GSV YMCA continues to partner with 2 local hospitals, Geisinger and Evangelical Community Hospital, to manage the Lewisburg YMCA at the Miller Center. *The GSV YMCA continues a service agreement with Coal Township to manage and run programs out of the Welsh Center in Coal Township. * The Lewisburg Y offers multiple opportunities for individuals with Parkinson's - Rock Steady Boxing, exercise classes, and a support group. *The Lewisburg Y also offers PWR!Moves for people living with Parkinson's Disease. It is designed around the four basic elements of exercise, targeted to help counteract bradykinesia, rigidity, and incoordination. *The Lewisburg YMCA holds an Annual Y Challenge, a race that starts in Mifflinburg and goes 7.5 miles down the Buffalo Valley Rail Trail, ending at the Lewisburg Y. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY *Our Y has been listening and responding to our communities' most critical social needs for more than 130 years. Whether developing skills or emotional well-being through education and training, welcoming and connecting diverse demographic populations, and building healthier communities through collaborations, the Y fosters the care and respect all people need and deserve. * The Milton YMCA Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) & Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) provides nutritious meals to children each day. These meals contribute to their wellness, healthy growth, and development. In 2025, approximately 207,346 healthy, well balanced meals and snacks were served. *The Sunbury YMCA & MAC YMCA food pantry served 7,622 individuals in 2025. *The Welsh Center food assistance program served 800 households in 2025. * We strengthen positive family relationships through family fun nights, family programs, and parent-child programs. With the onset of the "internet generation," the Y's efforts to maintain face-to-face activities for the whole family are making a positive difference in the ability of family members to connect with one another. *The YMCA Arts Center offered various art programs for children and adults. *In partnership with a local hospital, each of our four branches offered monthly blood pressure and blood sugar screenings. * The free programs Time Flies!, The Friendship Club, and SPARK provide adults with disabilities a space to enjoy activities and make new friends. * QPR Suicide Prevention Training is offered at each branch through the year and the YMCA has a certified trainer on staff. * Sunbury YMCA Coat Drive. Each year, the Sunbury YMCA holds a coat drive to help keep our community warm during the winter months. The collection begins in the fall and Steininger's Dry Cleaning cleans all of the donated items. In 2025, we were proud to host the 22nd annual event and were able to provide families throughout the Valley with over 1300 warm coats, hats, and gloves.
- YOUTH DEVELOPMENT * We offer opportunities for kids to start a lifetime of healthy activities through youth sports, swimming lessons, and other activities. The Y offers a multitude of activities from youth basketball to gymnastics, and everything in between. There is something for every kid at the YMCA. * We empower children to make friends, gain confidence, develop skills, and create memories to last a lifetime through our summer day camp program. All campers participated in daily activities, weekly field trips, and a free lunch program. * We prepare children for future success - academically and socially - to enter kindergarten. The Milton YMCA holds Pre-K Counts and the Sunbury YMCA has the Giant Step preschool program. Our before and after-school programs offer academic tutoring as well as teaching the Y's core values of Respect, Responsibility, Caring and Honesty. *In partnership with the Milton HS, the Milton YMCA is developing an Esports team and creating a high-tech Esports space. * We inspire and empower teens with leadership skills, values and healthy living habits. These teen programs are offered to local kids free of charge. * Safe Swim Program. The Safe Swim Program at the Greater Susquehanna Valley YMCA consists of the Lewisburg School District and Milton School District at the Milton YMCA and Line Mountain School District and Shikellamy School District at the Sunbury YMCA. The Greater Susquehanna Valley YMCA is teaching every 2nd grader throughout the valley how to be safe in the water. This program is made possible by the generous financial support of the Spreading Antlers Children's Foundation. HEALTHY LIVING * GSV YMCA group exercise classes had over 69,000 attendees throughout 2025. * We motivate and support healthier lifestyles by offering programs such as fitness challenges, personal training, fitness classes for all levels and more. The Y is not only a resource for those who wish to stay fit, but it also actively engages in helping those who need the Y's expertise to help them make changes needed to start a healthy lifestyle. * We empower hundreds of seniors to stay physically and socially active through both land and water-based programs. The Y is proud of our collaborative efforts with the senior community to help keep our senior population healthy, socially engaged, and independent. *The GSV YMCA continues to partner with 2 local hospitals, Geisinger and Evangelical Community Hospital, to manage the Lewisburg YMCA at the Miller Center. *The GSV YMCA continues a service agreement with Coal Township to manage and run programs out of the Welsh Center in Coal Township. * The Lewisburg Y offers multiple opportunities for individuals with Parkinson's - Rock Steady Boxing, exercise classes, and a support group. *The Lewisburg Y also offers PWR!Moves for people living with Parkinson's Disease. It is designed around the four basic elements of exercise, targeted to help counteract bradykinesia, rigidity, and incoordination. *The Lewisburg YMCA holds an Annual Y Challenge, a race that starts in Mifflinburg and goes 7.5 miles down the Buffalo Valley Rail Trail, ending at the Lewisburg Y. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY *Our Y has been listening and responding to our communities' most critical social needs for more than 130 years. Whether developing skills or emotional well-being through education and training, welcoming and connecting diverse demographic populations, and building healthier communities through collaborations, the Y fosters the care and respect all people need and deserve. * The Milton YMCA Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) & Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) provides nutritious meals to children each day. These meals contribute to their wellness, healthy growth, and development. In 2025, approximately 207,346 healthy, well balanced meals and snacks were served. *The Sunbury YMCA & MAC YMCA food pantry served 7,622 individuals in 2025. *The Welsh Center food assistance program served 800 households in 2025. * We strengthen positive family relationships through family fun nights, family programs, and parent-child programs. With the onset of the "internet generation," the Y's efforts to maintain face-to-face activities for the whole family are making a positive difference in the ability of family members to connect with one another. *The YMCA Arts Center offered various art programs for children and adults. *In partnership with a local hospital, each of our four branches offered monthly blood pressure and blood sugar screenings. * The free programs Time Flies!, The Friendship Club, and SPARK provide adults with disabilities a space to enjoy activities and make new friends. * QPR Suicide Prevention Training is offered at each branch through the year and the YMCA has a certified trainer on staff. * Sunbury YMCA Coat Drive. Each year, the Sunbury YMCA holds a coat drive to help keep our community warm during the winter months. The collection begins in the fall and Steininger's Dry Cleaning cleans all of the donated items. In 2025, we were proud to host the 22nd annual event and were able to provide families throughout the Valley with over 1300 warm coats, hats, and gloves.
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
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 October 13, 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 December 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 January 1943.
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 October 21, 2026.
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