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Pike County Young Mens Christian Association

EIN 31-1665134 · Waverly, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak35 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PUT CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE AS A CHARITABLE CAUSE-DRIVEN ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING THE FOUNDATION OF COMMUNITY THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD A HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND, AND BODY FOR ALL.

Income
$890,660
Spending
$996,053
Spent on programs
70%
Reserves
-9.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 56%
Employees
0
Volunteers
18

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 35 out of 100. Higher than 7% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 28% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 33% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    70% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 25

    18 of 18 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.

  • 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, 2024, 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. $638,318 spent. OUTREACH AND EDUCATION/COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS - OUR YMCA BELIEVES IN GIVING BACK AND SUPPORTING OUR NEIGHBORS. WE HAVE BEEN LISTENING AND RESPONDING TO OUR COMMUNITYS MOST CRITICAL SOCIAL NEEDS. Y PROGRAMS, SUCH AS OUR SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM, IS AN EXAMPLE OF HOW WE DELIVER TRAINING, RESOURCES , AND SUPPORT THAT EMPOWER OUR NEIGHBORS TO EFFECT CHANGE, BRIDGE GAPS, AND OVERCOME OBSTACLES. OUR LUNCH PROGRAM SERVED A HEALTHY LUNCH AND GAVE THE OPPORTUNITY FOR A PHYSICAL ACTIVITY EACH DAY TO APPROXIMATELY XXX AREA CHILDREN. LUNCH TIME PROVIDES US THE AVENUE TO HELP THESE CHILDREN TRY FOODS THEY HAVENT TRIED BEFORE AS WELL AS LEARNING THE IMPORTANCE OF EATING A HEALTHY DIET BASED ON THE FOOD PYRAMID BY PROVIDING LUNCH AND A SAFE PLACE TO SPEND THE DAY WHILE MOM AND DAD ARE WORKING. WE PARTNERED WITH A LOCAL CHURCH TO OFFER HEALTHY
  2. $58,919 spent. OUR SUMMER DAY CAMP PROGRAM OFFERS A HIGH QUALITY YMCA EXPERIENCE FOR SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN WHILE SCHOOL IS OUT OF SESSION. CHILDREN COME TO EXPERIENCE GROUP ACTIVITIES ON A THEME BASED CURRICULUM STRIVING TO DEVELOP SELF-ESTEEM, GOOD VALUES AND AN APPRECIATION FOR CHARITABLE SERVICE. THE ENVIRONMENT OF THE YMCA PROVIDES A SAFE AN NURTURING SETTING WITH A COMMITMENT TO STRENGTHENING FAMILIES WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY.
  3. HEALTH AND WELL BEING FOR ALL - THE Y IS A LEADING VOICE ON HEALTH AND WELL-BEING. WE BRING FAMILIES CLOSER TOGETHER , ENCOURAGE GOOD HEALTH, AND FOSTER CONNECTIONS THROUGH FITNESS, SPORTS, FUN AND SHARED INTERESTS. BECAUSE WE ARE A CHARITABLE CAUSE-DRIVEN ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING THE FOUNDATION OF COMMUNITY THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD A HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND, AND BODY FOR ALL, WE OFFER MEMBERSHIP ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS TO ALL WITH A NEED. IT IS THROUGH THOSE EFFORTS WE PROVIDE SUPPORT, GUIDANCE , AND THE RESOURCES OUR COMMUNITY MEMBERS NEED TO ACHIEVE GREATER HEALTH AND WELL-BEING. THIS IS PARTICULARLY IMPORTANT AS OUR NATION STRUGGLES WITH OBESITY CRISIS, FAMILIES STRUGGLE WITH WORK/LIFE BALANCE AND FINANCIAL STABILITY, & INDIVIDUALS SEARCH FOR PERSONAL FULFILLMENT. OUR PROGRAMS AREACCESSIBLE, AFFORDABLE, AND OPEN TO ALL FAITHS, BACKGROUNDS, AND INCOME LEVELS. PROGRAM CATEGORIES FROM SPORTS TO ACQUATICS PROMOTE HEALTH & WELL BEING FOR ALL.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 July 2000.

    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.

  7. 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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