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The River Valley Regional Young Mens Christian Association

EIN 24-0795698 · Williamsport, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE YMCA CONCENTRATES ON THREE AREAS YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, HEALTHY LIVING, AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY. WE DO THIS THROUGH OVER 100 PROGRAMS. MAJOR PROGRAMS ARE PRESCHOOL AND SCHOOL-AGE CHILDCARE, SUMMER DAY CAMP, TEEN PROGRAMS, ADULT FITNESS, GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES, SENIOR EXERCISE/SOCIAL PROGRAMS, AND A VARIETY OF YOUTH ACTIVITIES (YOUTH SPORTS, SWIMMING LESSONS, ETC).

Income
$10.9 million
Spending
$10.4 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
3.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 74%
Employees
737
Volunteers
251
Highest pay
$163,108, 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

Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 22% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 11% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    22 of 22 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 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 (3)
  1. $5.0 million spent. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT - THE YMCA IS A LEADER IN NURTURING THE POTENTIAL OF EVERY CHILD AND TEEN EVERY DAY. THE YMCA HELPS YOUNG PEOPLE DEEPEN POSITIVE VALUES, THEIR COMMITMENT TO SERVICE, AND THEIR MOTIVATION TO LEARN OUR YMCA PROGRAMS, SUCH AS OUR FULL-DAY EDUCATIONAL, STATE-LICENSED PRESCHOOL, OFFER A RANGE OF EXPERIENCES THAT ENRICH COGNITIVE, SOCIAL, PHYSICAL, AND EMOTIONAL GROWTH. EXPENSES INCLUDE DIRECT AND INDIRECT FINANCIAL AID THAT ENABLES OVER 50% OF THE CHILDREN ENROLLED TO ATTEND (WHO COULD NOT OTHERWISE DUE TO THE FINANCIAL COST OF THE PROGRAM).
  2. $3.4 million spent. HEALTHY LIVING - OUR YMCA FOCUSES ON HEALTHY LIVING BY ADVOCATING HEALTH AND WELL-BEING FROM THE INSIDE OUT-THE SPIRIT, MIND, AND BODY. OUR YMCA PROVIDES OVER 17,830 FITNESS MEMBERS WITH THE SUPPORTIVE RELATIONSHIPS AND ENVIRONMENT THEY NEED FOR THEIR SUCCESSFUL PURSUIT OF HEALTH AND WELL-BEING. THIS IS PARTICULARLY IMPORTANT AS OUR COMMUNITY STRUGGLES WITH AN OVERWEIGHT/OBESITY CRISIS, FAMILIES STRUGGLE WITH WORK/LIFE BALANCE, AND INDIVIDUALS SEARCH FOR PERSONAL FULFILLMENT. WE BRING FAMILIES TOGETHER, OFFER SPORTM RECREATIONAL AND SOCIAL NETWORKS THAT BUILD RELATIONSHIPS AND STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY BONDS. OUR PROGRAMS ARE ACCESSIBLE, AFFORDABLE AND OPEN TO ALL FAITHS, BACKGROUNDS, ABILITIES, AND INCOME LEVELS. IN 2025, WE PROVIDED $145,772 IN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO OVERCOME BARRIERS TO PARTICIPATION.
  3. $322,602 spent. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY - OUR YMCA PROVIDES A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES TO DEVELOP EDUCATIONAL/VOCATIONAL/LEADERSHIP SKILLS, AND WE PARTNER WITH OTHER COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO IDENTIFY AND RESPOND TO COMMUNITY NEEDS. FOR EXAMPLE, OUR YMCA HAS PARTNERED WITH THE LOCAL UNITED WAY TO PROVIDE A FREE AFTER-SCHOOL TEEN PROGRAM AT SEVERAL LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT LYCOMING COUNTY. WHILE AT THE PROGRAM, TEENS LEARN ABOUT "GIVING BACK" TO THE COMMUNITY THROUGH SERVICE PROJECTS. OLDER TEENS ARE INVITED TO MENTOR YOUNGER PARTICIPANTS. OVERALL, OUR YMCA HAS ENGAGED COUNTLESS MEMBERS, PARTICIPANTS, AND VOLUNTEERS IN ACTIVITIES THAT BUILD SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY OVER THE YEARS.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since October 1924.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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