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The Lakota Family YMCA

EIN 31-1223296 · Liberty Twp, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood88 out of 100GovernanceFair55 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE LAKOTA FAMILY YMCA'S MISSION IS TO PUT CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY FOR ALL.

Income
$3.6 million
Spending
$3.5 million
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
9.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 51%
Employees
238
Volunteers
150
Highest pay
$116,463, 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

Good: 88 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 11% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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

Fair: 55 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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. $83,959 spent. YMCA FAMILY:THESE PROGRAMS HELP PEOPLE GROW AS RESPONSIBLE MEMBERS OF FAMILIES. THEY PROVIDE CHILDEN AND THEIR PARENTS WITH ACTIVITIES THAT FOSTER UNDERSTANDING AND COMPANIONSHIP. ACTIVITIES ARE PLANNED TO BRING GROUPS OF FAMILIES TOGETHER TO SUPPORT EACH OTHER. PARENTS HAVE THE OPPURTUNITY TO LEARN FROM EACH OTHER AND FROM THEIR CHILDREN IN AN ENJOYABLE WAY.
  2. $559,726 spent. YMCA YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAMS:THESE PROGRAMS PROMOTE AN APPRECIATION OF ONE'S OWN WORTH. WHATEVER THE SPORT, THE FOCUS IS ON FULL AND EQUAL PARTICIPATION OF ALL: EVERY CHILD PLAYS EVERY GAME. LEAGUES ARE ORGANIZED ON THE BASIS OF SKILLS CLINICS. WIN OR LOSE, YMCA YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAMS EMPHASIZE DEVELOPMENT OF SKILL, HEALTH AND FITNESS, SAFETY, COOPERATION, SELF-ESTEEM, AND RESPECT FOR OTHERS.
  3. $2.2 million spent. YMCA CAMPING AND CHILD CARE:REVERING NATURE AND THE FULLNESS OF GOD'S BOUNTY IS A MAJOR PROGRAM GOAL FOR THE YMCA. YMCA CAMPING PROGRAMS ARE EDUCATIONAL; THEY PROMOTE SPIRITUAL AWARENESS, MENTAL DEVELOPMENT, PHYSICAL WELL-BEING, SOCIAL GROWTH, AND A RESPECT FOR THE ENVIROMENT. THROUGH A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES AND THE USE OF NATUAL SURROUNDINGS, YMCA CAMPING SEEKS TO HELP PARTICIPANTS ACHIEVE THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL IN SPIRIT, MIND, AND BODY. IN MANY INSTANCES CAMPING PROGRAMS SERVE AS CHILD CARE FOR PARENTS IN THE SUMMERTIME, ALLOWING THEM TO REMAIN GAINFULLY EMPLOYED. THE PROGRAM IS OFFERED ON A BELOW-COST BASIS TO PARENTS UNABLE TO AFFORD THE FULL FEE.

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 May 1988.

    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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