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Beaver County Young Mens Christian Association

EIN 25-0993391 · New Brighton, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair54 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CORE PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: (1) AQUATIC PROGRAMS, (2) HEALTH AND FITNESS PROGRAMS, (3) CHILDCARE PROGRAMS, AND (4) TEEN PROGRAMS AND YOUTH SPORTS ACTIVITIES.

Income
$2.9 million
Spending
$3.3 million
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
1.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 79%
Employees
310
Volunteers
76
Highest pay
$204,136, chief executive officer

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: 54 out of 100. Higher than 23% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 12% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    76% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 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 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 14 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. $610,617 spent. CHILDCARE - BEAVER COUNTY YMCA PROVIDES HIGH QUALITY CHILD CARE BY PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE ACTIVITIES FOR INFANTS TO SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN DRAWING ON DIVERSE MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY. BEAVER COUNTY YMCA PROVIDES BOTH FULL AND PART TIME OPTIONS TO SERVE A WIDE RANGE OF FAMILY SCHEDULING NEEDS. WOVEN INTO THE FABRIC OF THE BEAVER COUNTY YMCA MISSION IS A COMMITMENT TO STRENGTHENING FAMILIES. THE CHILDCARE PROGRAMS RELIEVE THE BURDEN OF BALANCING WORK AND FAMILY AND MAKE IT POSSIBLE FOR PARENTS TO REMAIN GAINFULLY EMPLOYED, KNOWING THAT THEIR CHILDREN ARE THRIVING IN A SAFE AND DEVELOPMENTALLY SOUND ENVIRONMENT. BEAVER COUNTY YMCA ALSO PROVIDES A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES THAT EMPHASIZE PARENT EDUCATION AND HELP PARENTS LEARN MORE ABOUT HOW TO RAISE HEALTHY, HAPPY CHILDREN WHO DEVELOP SELF-ESTEEM AND MORAL AND ETHICAL VALUES.
  2. $1.4 million spent. HEALTH AND WELLNESS FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS - HELPING PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND ABILITIES TO DEVELOP HEALTH IN SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY IS AT THE CORE OF THE BEAVER COUNTY YMCA MOVEMENT. THE PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO HELP PEOPLE CREATE REALISTIC GOALS FOR SELF-IMPROVEMENT AND EMPHASIZE DISEASE PREVENTION THROUGH REGULAR EXERCISE, PROPER NUTRITION, STRESS MANAGEMENT AND HEALTH EDUCATION. SPORTS PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH, FAMILIES AND ADULTS PROMOTE TEAMWORK, INTERACTION AND DEVELOPMENT OF SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL SKILLS. THE BEAVER COUNTY YMCA "WATER ARTHRITIS CLASS" IS AN AQUATIC PROGRAM THAT HELPS TO KEEP SENIORS ACTIVE AND FLEXIBLE; THE PARENT/CHILD AND PRESCHOOL SWIM PROGRAMS HELP TO DEVELOP PHYSICAL SKILLS IN PARTICIPANTS FROM AGE SIX MONTHS TO FIVE YEARS OLD; THE FAMILY SWIM PROGRAM OFFERS ADULTS AND CHILDREN SHARED TIME IN THE POOL TO APPRECIATE ONE ANOTHER AND TO HELP PROMOTE INTERGENERATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS. BEAVER COUNTY YMCA SERVICES ARE OFFERED AT AFFORDABLE FEES FOR THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE, WITH REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR THOSE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, AND WITH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE FOR THOSE WHO CANNOT AFFORD THE FULL FEE. IN LIGHT OF THE RISING OBESITY RATES IN THIS COUNTRY, THE BEAVER COUNTY YMCA PARTICIPATES IN THE ACTIVATE AMERICA INITIATIVE AND ENGAGES IN A VARIETY OF EVENTS AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO HELP THE "AT RISK POPULATION" DEVELOP HABITS AND RELATIONSHIPS THAT LEAD TO MORE ACTIVE LIFESTYLES.
  3. $532,144 spent. HUMAN SERVICES - BEAVER COUNTY YMCA WORKS IN COLLABORATION WITH GOVERNMENTAL AND COMMUNITY AGENCIES TO PROVIDE A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS THAT HELP ACCOMPLISH ITS MISSION FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, HEALTHY LIVING AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY. IN THESE PROGRAMS, WE DEVELOP AND BUILD ON PEOPLES STRENGTHS, RATHER THAN FOCUSING ON THE DETRIMENTS IN THEIR LIVES. BEAVER COUNTY YMCA PROGRAMS OFFER NUTRITIOUS LUNCHES IN THE SUMMER MONTHS, OPERATE MUNICIPAL SWIMMING POOLS THAT WOULD OTHERWISE CEASE TO EXIST, AND MENTOR YOUTH. ALL OF THIS ALLOWS PARTICIPANTS TO IMPROVE THEIR SKILLS, DEVELOP SELF-ESTEEM AND SELF-RELIANCE, AND BUILD HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS WITH THEIR PEERS AND WITH MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE. THESE PROGRAMS CREATE AN ATMOSPHERE WITHIN WHICH LEADERSHIP SKILLS AND AN ETHIC OF SERVICE CAN GROW AND FLOURISH.

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 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 October 13, 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 December 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 1934.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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