Greater Wyoming Valley Area YMCA
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE GREATER WYOMING VALLEY AREA YMCA (GWVA YMCA) IS A VOLUNTEER LED PUBLIC CHARITY THAT INCLUDES MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN OF ALL AGES, ABILITIES, INCOMES, RACES AND RELIGIONS. OUR MISSION IS TO PUT CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD HEALTHY BODY, MIND, AND SPIRIT FOR ALL. THIS YMCA PROMOTES HEALTHY LIFESTYLES, STRONGER FAMILIES, DEVELOPS LEADERSHIP IN YOUTH, BUILDS INTERNATIONAL UNDERSTANDING, ASSISTS IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND IS SENSITIVE TO COMMUNITY CHANGES.
- Income
- $14.1 million
- Spending
- $10.2 million
- Spent on programs
- 82%
- Reserves
- -3.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 50%
- Employees
- 434
- Volunteers
- 700
- Highest pay
- $183,487, 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: 65 out of 100.
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 13% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 28% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 11% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1582% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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 2550 of 50 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 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 (5)
- $4.7 million spent. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS - THE GWVA YMCA'S YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS OFFER HIGH QUALITY ACTIVITIES FOR PRESCHOOL AND SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN FROM ALL SEGMENTS OF THE COMMUNITY. THE GWVA YMCA OFFERS A VARIETY OF STATE LICENSED CHILDCARE PROGRAMS, BOTH FULL AND PART-TIME, WHICH PROVIDE A SAFE AND NURTURING ENVIRONMENT WHERE YOUTH CAN DEVELOP SELF-ESTEEM, GOOD VALUES, AND AN APPRECIATION OF CHARITABLE SERVICE. WOVEN INTO THE FABRIC OF THE YMCA MISSION IS A COMMITMENT TO STRENGTHENING FAMILIES. THE WV YMCA'S CHILDCARE PROGRAMS INCLUDE COUNSELING OF TROUBLED YOUTH AND PARENTS, DEALING WITH RUNAWAY TEENAGERS, ASSISTING CHILD VICTIMS OF PHYSICAL AND SEXUAL ABUSE, AND PROGRAMS THAT HELP PARENTS LEARN MORE ABOUT HOW TO RAISE CHILDREN THAT ARE HAPPY AND HEALTHY IN SPIRIT, MIND, AND BODY. THE GWVA YMCA PARTNERS WITH OTHER COMMUNITY AGENCIES SUCH AS THE UNITED WAY,COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS, AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES SO THAT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR THOSE WHO CANNOT AFFORD TO PAY. (Expenses $ 474,311 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 568,102) STUDENT HOUSING PROGRAMS - THE GWVA YMCA PROVIDES HIGH QUALITY APARTMENTS TO A LOCAL COLLEGE TO HOUSE STUDENTS ATTENDING THE COLLEGE. (Expenses $ 412,530 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 0) SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY - GWVA YMCA BELIEVES IN GIVING BACK AND SUPPORTING OUR NEIGHBORS. WE HAVE BEEN LISTENING AND RESPONDING TO OUR COMMUNITY'S MOST CRITICAL SOCIAL NEEDS. GWVA YMCA PROGRAMS ARE EXAMPLES OF HOW WE DELIVER TRAINING, RESOURCES AND SUPPORT THAT EMPOWER OUR NEIGHBORS TO EFFECT CHANGE, BRIDGE GAPS AND OVERCOME OBSTACLES. WE ENGAGE WV YMCA MEMBERS, PARTICIPANTS AND VOLUNTEERS IN ACTIVITES THAT STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITY AND PAVE THE WAY FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS TO THRIVE.
- $1.7 million spent. HEALTH AND WELL BEING FOR ALL PROGRAMS - THE GWVA YMCA VIEWS HEALTH HOLISTICALLY: A HEALTHY PERSON HAS UNITY OF BODY, MIND AND SPIRIT. THE WV YMCA HAS IDENTIFIED THE GROWING NATIONAL OBESITY RATES IN THIS COUNTRY AS A CRITICAL SOCIAL ISSUE THAT MUST BE ADDRESSED AND OUR HEALTH AND WELL BEING PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO HELP PEOPLE DEVELOP NEW SKILLS AND GROW IN SPIRIT, MIND, AND BODY BY SETTING REALISTIC GOALS FOR SELF IMPROVEMENT AND DISEASE PREVENTION THROUGH AN ACTIVE LIFESTYLE, PROPER NUTRITION, STRESS MANAGEMENT, AND HEALTH EDUCATION. GWVA YMCA PROGRAMS PROMOTE INTERACTION, TEAMWORK, AND DEVELOPMENT OF MORAL AND ETHICAL BEHAVIOR, SOCIAL SKILLS, AND SELF ESTEEM. THE WV YMCA SERVES ALL AGES, ABILITIES, RACES, NATIONALITIES, AND RELIGIONS AND PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THOSE WHO NEED IT. THE WV YMCA IS THE LARGEST YOUTH SERVICE AGENCY IN THE WYOMING VALLEY AREA OF PENNSYLVANIA. IT IS VISITED DAILY BY APPROXIMATELY 1,500 PEOPLE OF WHICH HALF ARE CHILDREN. HEALTHY KIDS' DAY ACTIVITIES AND YOUTH FITNESS PROGRAMS ARE NOW PART OF THE GWVA YMCA ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN. YOUTH PROGRAMS INCLUDE BEFORE AND AFTER-SCHOOL AND EVENING PROGRAMS THAT ARE DESIGNED TO KEEP CHILDREN, AGES FIVE THROUGH TWELVE YEARS OLD, ACTIVE AND HEALTHY. PROGRAMS OFFERED INCLUDE BASKETBALL, INDOOR SOCCER, T-BALL, KARATE, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, WRESTLING, AND ARTS AND CRAFTS. TEENAGERS ALSO HAVE A NUMBER OF OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE FROM THE VARIOUS LEAGUES AND PROGRAMS OFFERED INCLUDING GYM ACTIVITIES, SWIMMING, EXERCISE, AND CHURCH YOUTH GROUPS. THE GWVA YMCA ALSO PARTICIPATES IN THE SILVER SNEAKERS PROGRAM, WHEREAS THE OLDER ADULTS OF THE COMMUNITY ARE ABLE TO HAVE ACCESS TO VARIOUS EXERCISE PROGRAMS, SWIMMING PROGRAMS, AND SOCIAL GATHERINGS.
- $1.0 million spent. CAMPING PROGRAMS - THE GWVA YMCA HAS AN 1,100 ACRE SITE LOCATED IN THE POCONO MOUNTAIN AREA WHICH IS USED FOR ITS CAMPING PROGRAMS. THE RESIDENTIAL AND DAY CAMPING AT CAMP KRESGE OFFER ADVENTURE AND LEARNING ACTIVITIES THAT PROVIDE CHALLENGE, EDUCATION, AND PROMOTE SPIRITUAL AWARENESS, MENTAL DEVELOPMENT, PHYSICAL WELL BEING, SOCIAL GROWTH, AND SELF-RESPECT. THE CAMPS PROVIDE A REVERENCE FOR NATURE AND RESPECT FOR THE INTER-RELATEDNESS OF ALL LIVING THINGS ON EARTH. THE CAMPS ARE OPEN TO ALL REGARDLESS OF INCOME OR SPECIAL NEEDS, SO THAT CHILDREN APPRECIATE DIVERSITY, BECOME COMMUNITY LEADERS AND DEVELOP LIFELONG VALUES. THE CAMPING PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AGES SIX TO TWELVE YEARS OLD INCLUDE HIKING, ARCHERY, BOATING, AND OUTDOOR EDUCATION. CAMP KRESGE ALSO HOSTS CAMP FOR CHILDREN WITH ASTHMA AND THE STATE POLICE TROOP "P" CAMP CADET PROGRAM. FAMILY WEEKENDS AND SPECIAL WEEKENDS SUCH AS HALLOWEEN CAMP ARE ALSO PART OF THE CAMP KRESGE PROGRAMS. (Expenses $ 474,311 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 568,102) STUDENT HOUSING PROGRAMS - THE GWVA YMCA PROVIDES HIGH QUALITY APARTMENTS TO A LOCAL COLLEGE TO HOUSE STUDENTS ATTENDING THE COLLEGE. (Expenses $ 412,530 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 0) SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY - GWVA YMCA BELIEVES IN GIVING BACK AND SUPPORTING OUR NEIGHBORS. WE HAVE BEEN LISTENING AND RESPONDING TO OUR COMMUNITY'S MOST CRITICAL SOCIAL NEEDS. GWVA YMCA PROGRAMS ARE EXAMPLES OF HOW WE DELIVER TRAINING, RESOURCES AND SUPPORT THAT EMPOWER OUR NEIGHBORS TO EFFECT CHANGE, BRIDGE GAPS AND OVERCOME OBSTACLES. WE ENGAGE WV YMCA MEMBERS, PARTICIPANTS AND VOLUNTEERS IN ACTIVITES THAT STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITY AND PAVE THE WAY FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS TO THRIVE.
- $474,311 spent. STUDENT HOUSING PROGRAMS - THE GWVA YMCA PROVIDES HIGH QUALITY APARTMENTS TO A LOCAL COLLEGE TO HOUSE STUDENTS ATTENDING THE COLLEGE.
- $412,530 spent. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY - GWVA YMCA BELIEVES IN GIVING BACK AND SUPPORTING OUR NEIGHBORS. WE HAVE BEEN LISTENING AND RESPONDING TO OUR COMMUNITY'S MOST CRITICAL SOCIAL NEEDS. GWVA YMCA PROGRAMS ARE EXAMPLES OF HOW WE DELIVER TRAINING, RESOURCES AND SUPPORT THAT EMPOWER OUR NEIGHBORS TO EFFECT CHANGE, BRIDGE GAPS AND OVERCOME OBSTACLES. WE ENGAGE WV YMCA MEMBERS, PARTICIPANTS AND VOLUNTEERS IN ACTIVITES THAT STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITY AND PAVE THE WAY FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS TO THRIVE.
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 April 1934.
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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