Young Mens Christian Association of Clearfield
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To establish and maintain a fellowship rooted in traditional and historical Judeao/Christian principles for the development of healthy spirit, mind and body. To provide community programs and facilities that promote physical and mental health, strengthen family ties and values, citizenship, adult and youth leadership, individual awareness and worth, good character, volunteerism, national and international understanding. To offer these programs to all people without regard to age, race, sex, ethnicity, socio-economic standing, religion or creed, and regardless of one's ability to pay.
- Income
- $901,302
- Spending
- $909,891
- Spent on programs
- 85%
- Reserves
- 2.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 54%
- Employees
- 57
- Volunteers
- 100
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
Fair: 63 out of 100. Higher than 33% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 2.9 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 1% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 3% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1585% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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 94% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 2512 of 12 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 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 (4)
- $459,418 spent. Our other programs involve health and fitness available for the benefit of all members and participants. We help people of all ages and abilities develop health in spirit, mind and body as this is our core in the YMCA movement. Our programs are designed to help people create realistic goals for self improvement and emphasize disease prevention through regular exercise and education. Sports programs for adults promote teamwork, interaction and development of social and physical skills. We deliver membership services to a local college, provide programs for homes schooled children and their families. We collaborate with the local senior center to provide health and wellness programs for senior citizens. We also deliver membership wellness services to local non-profit agency clients at no additional charge. Financial assistance is available to anyone unable to pay the stated fees for services or memberships. Our other programs involve health and fitness available for the benefit of all members and participants. We help people of all ages and abilities develop health in spirit, mind and body as this is our core in the YMCA movement. Our programs are designed to help people create realistic goals for self improvement and emphasize disease prevention through regular exercise and education. Sports programs for adults promote teamwork, interaction and development of social and physical skills. We deliver membership services to a local college, provide programs for homes schooled children and their families. We collaborate with the local senior center to provide health and wellness programs for senior citizens. We also deliver membership wellness services to local non-profit agency clients at no additional charge. Financial assistance is available to anyone unable to pay the stated fees for services or memberships.
- $181,245 spent. Youth programs help to strengthen families. Parents are encouraged to be involved from the onset and to stay involved as coaches, officials, spectators and concerned caring adult role models. Youth programs build positive attitudes, habits of healthy lifestyles, and ways to have fun as they grow and mature into adults. A free playground program is offered for any child in our community. Paint and play, hobby clubs, after school programs, baton lessons, martial arts, teen centers, and sports are delivered at a fraction of the cost. The focus in all our youth programs is on full and equal participation. Aquatic programs are an integral part of the Y's purpose in building a healthy spirit, mind and body for individuals. In addition to providing specific educational water safety skills, aquatics promotes healthy lifestyles. Through aquatic safety classes children learn to swim and stay safe around water. Our aquacise classes address the need for self improvement and disease prevention through regular exercise. Our swim teams promote socialization, develops self esteem, and value education for a lifetime. Our family swim program allows children and adults to share time together and to appreciate one another and promote intergenerational relationships. Our services are offered at affordable fees for the community at large, with reasonable accommodations for those with special needs, and financial assistance is available for those who cannot afford the full fee.
- $134,527 spent. Aquatic programs are an integral part of the Y's purpose in building a healthy spirit, mind and body for individuals. In addition to providing specific educational water safety skills, aquatics promotes healthy lifestyles. Through aquatic safety classes children learn to swim and stay safe around water. Our aquacise classes address the need for self improvement and disease prevention through regular exercise. Our swim teams promote socialization, develops self esteem, and value education for a lifetime. Our family swim program allows children and adults to share time together and to appreciate one another and promote intergenerational relationships. Our services are offered at affordable fees for the community at large, with reasonable accommodations for those with special needs, and financial assistance is available for those who cannot afford the full fee.
- Youth programs help to strengthen families. Parents are encouraged to be involved from the onset and to stay involved as coaches, officials, spectators and concerned caring adult role models. Youth programs build positive attitudes, habits of healthy lifestyles, and ways to have fun as they grow and mature into adults. A free playground program is offered for any child in our community. Paint and play, hobby clubs, after school programs, baton lessons, martial arts, teen centers, and sports are delivered at a fraction of the cost. The focus in all our youth programs is on full and equal participation.
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
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 November 6, 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 June 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 August 1945.
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 November 4, 2026.
Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.
A much larger organization has a similar name: Young Mens Christian Association (Oklahoma City, OK), EIN 73-0579270. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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