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Miami County YMCA

EIN 31-0537179 · Piqua, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PUT CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND, AND BODY FOR ALL.

Income
$5.8 million
Spending
$5.0 million
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
36.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 67%
Employees
425
Volunteers
223
Highest pay
$203,528, executive director

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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 36.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 15% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 66% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    79% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 13 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

    48 of 48 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. $2.5 million spent. Healthy Living: The Miami County YMCA offers many programs that help members of our community live healthier lives. The Miami County YMCA Swim Lesson Academy, which enrolled 1,017 kids in 2025, is a progression of swimming lessons for children ages 6 months through 13 years of age. In addition to developing specific swimming skills and good water safety habits, the program promotes good health through regular lifetime exercise activities. In 2025, 513 individuals improved their health and wellbeing by participating in the various aquatic exercise programs that are designed to increase muscular strength and endurance, enhance cardiovascular endurance, improve flexibility, and help reduce and/or relieve chronic pain. The YMCA also provides facilities for individuals and families who swim for recreation. Encouraging healthy living is at the root of all Miami County YMCA Health Enhancement programs. YMCA Health Enhancement programs stress the value of prevention through appropriate exercise and lifestyle habits. Opportunities at the YMCA include group exercise classes, personal training programs, as well as facilities that offer exercise equipment in a safe non-threatening atmosphere. In 2025, 1,742 individuals participated in Health Enhancement programming at the Miami County YMCA. The Miami County YMCA Diabetes Education program is an 8-week educational program to help individuals with diabetes and prediabetes to better manage their disease. The program focuses on the benefits of healthy lifestyle choices in the areas of nutrition and exercise. Included in the program is a free six-month membership to the Miami County YMCA so individuals may register for wellness programs to improve their health. In addition, individuals enrolled in the program also receive free weekly personal training from a certified Personal Trainer. The program is conducted with the assistance of the local hospital, the local health department, and two volunteer nurses. In 2025, 30 individuals were referred to the Diabetes Education program by their physicians.
  2. $874,179 spent. Social Responsibility: The focus of the Miami County YMCA Childcare program is to foster appropriate growth and development, not only in the children we serve, but also in their parents and families. The program is designed to be educational and help children develop moral behavior, ethical behavior, self-esteem, and healthy lifestyles. The Miami County YMCA Childcare program allows parents of the children in the program to remain gainfully employed, knowing that their children are thriving in a safe and supportive environment. In 2025, a total of 127 youth were enrolled in the Childcare program ranging in age from 6 weeks to the 6th grade. With the assistance of the United Way and the local nursing homes, the Miami County YMCA Senior Activity Program is in its 15th year of existence. The seniors in the program enjoy access to recreational activities including; cards, billiards, bingo days, trips, exercise programs, healthy lifestyle seminars, carry-in lunches, etc. The Activity Center has been successful largely because of local volunteers who work at the center. In 2025, over 200 seniors were served at the YMCA Activity Center. In keeping with its practice of including everyone regardless of ability to pay, the YMCA provides financial assistance to those unable to afford a membership. In 2025, nearly 701 community members were awarded financial assistance valued at over $114,776.
  3. $530,863 spent. Youth Development: The YMCA also promotes youth development through its competitive swim team program. The program utilizes YMCA swimming pool facilities 5 days per week. It's the intent of the program for every youth swimmer to participate and have fun. At the same time, the young team members are learning lifelong skills of how to be a part of a team. In 2025, 120 youth participated in the Miami County Swim Team. In addition to its own team, the Miami County YMCA hosted 250 youth swimmers from 8 different area high schools in 2025. The YMCA Summer Day Camp program is designed to give youth in Miami County an opportunity to develop and grow in an outdoor camp atmosphere. By using outdoor sites and providing challenging activities in both small and large group settings, youth participants grow physically, mentally, and spiritually. In addition, youth in the program develop self-confidence, friendship skills, teamwork skills, independence, and how to be better family members. The camp takes place during summer months when school in on break. Over the summer of 2025, 243 children participated in the camp. It's the intent of the YMCA to provide age-appropriate activities to at-risk youth in grades 5th through 8th after school. Youth who attend the center experience a positive environment where they feel safe and welcomed. While at the center, youth participate in both structured and non-structured activities intended to help them raise their self-efficacy and their outlook of self while interacting with positive role models. In 2025, an average of 25 youth attended the Activity Center program each day. In 2025, 1,004 youth registered for youth sports programs and instructional gymnastics 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

  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 November 6, 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 March 1943.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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