Young Mens Christian Association of Brookville Pa
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The YMCA of Brookville is a charitable, community service organization that includes men, women, and children of all ages, abilities, incomes, races and religions. The organization is dedicated to building strong kids, strong families, and a strong community by putting Christian principles into practice through programs that promote healthy lifestyles, strong values, leadership development, community interaction, and international understanding. All persons are welcome at the YMCA, regardless of their ability to pay. The YMCA is founded and led by volunteers from our community; volunteers also serve as mentors, coaches, program leaders, instructors and more.
- Income
- $1.5 million
- Spending
- $845,116
- Spent on programs
- 81%
- Reserves
- 80 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 48%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 0
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
Strong: 95 out of 100.
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 80.0 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 42% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 1% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1581% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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
Good: 77 out of 100.
Independent board
25 of 2515 of 15 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
0 of 7Reports no 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
0 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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)
- $242,850 spent. The organization maintains a building which includes a gymnasium, pool, meeting rooms, and exercise rooms. Programs are conducted for members by trained instructors. There are approximately 1,500 members. Discounted memberships are made available based on need. Approximately 125 community members are helped each year. Health and Wellness for Youth and Adults: Helping people of all ages and abilities develop health in spirt, mind and body is the core of the YMCA movement. Our programs are designed to do just that. We strive to help people create realistic goals for self- improvement, longevity of life, better quality of life and emphasize disease prevention through regular exercise, proper nutrition, stress management, and health education. Exercise classes for youth through seniors help keep our community healthy. Sports programs for youth, families and adults promote teamwork, interaction, and development of social and physical skills. Our aquatic exercise programs help keep adults through seniors active and flexible; our progressive swim lessons help to develop physical skills in infants (6 months) through early childhood; our Family Nights give families the opportunity to share time at the pool, the climbing wall, the gym, etc., to appreciate one another and promote healthy families. Our 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 an effort to combat the rising obesity rates, our YMCA participates in the Activate America initiative and engages in a variety of events and community activities such as our Activate Brookville - A Passport to Fitness which served over 2,000 community members as well as our Biggest Loser Competition which helped over 100 people. These activities are designed to help the "at risk population" develop habits and relationships that lead to more active lifestyles. Human Services: Our YMCA works in collaboration with local governmental and community agencies to provide a variety of programs that help accomplish our mission to build strong kids, strong families, and strong communities. In these programs, we focus on and work to enhance the strengths of the individual rather that focusing on the detriments in their lives. Our programs touch many areas including developing self-esteem and self-reliance, enhancing skills, and building healthy relationships with peers and with members of the community at large. These programs help to enhance an ethic of service within the participants.
- $442,702 spent. Our YMCA is engaged in the overall development of youth by providing comprehensive activities for preschool and school age children drawing on diverse membersof the community. We provide both full and part time options to serve awide range of family scheduling needs. Woven into the fabric of the YMC Amission is a commitment to strengthening families. YMCA childcare programs relieve the burden of balancing work and family and make it possible for parents of children in our care to remain gainfully employed, knowing that their children are thriving in a safe, developmentally sound environment. The YMCA provides tuition assistance for child care services for those with limited ability to pay. In additon to childcare the YMCA places an emphasis on other youth development programs.
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 1956.
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.
Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.
A much larger organization has a similar name: Young Mens Christian Association of the North (Minneapolis, MN), EIN 45-2563299. 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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