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Young Mens Christian Association

EIN 31-4380058 · Marion, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood71 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The mission of the Marion Family YMCA as reviewed and approved by our board of directors is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

Income
$3.1 million
Spending
$3.1 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
6.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 54%
Employees
199
Volunteers
331
Highest pay
$119,808, ceo

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: 71 out of 100. Higher than 47% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 11% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 27% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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 13 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 (4)
  1. $1.0 million spent. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: THE YMCA HELPS CHILDREN AND TEENS REACH THEIR POTENTIAL THROUGH A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS INCLUDING MENTORING PARTNERSHIP WITH MARION CITY SCHOOLS. IN 2025, 139 ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE SCHOOL, AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS HAD A MENTOR RELATIONSHIP WITH A VOLUNTEER ADULT. IN 2025, WE SERVED 252 YOUTH IN OUR CHILD CARE, PRESCHOOL AND CAMP PROGRAMS. WE ALSO CONTINUED OUR YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAMS WHICH GIVE CHILDREN A SENSE OF ACHIEVEMENT AND BELONGING. IN 2025, WE HAD 513 PARTICIPANTS IN SPORTS INCLUDING MARTIAL ARTS, BASKETBALL, SOCCER AND FLAG FOOTBALL. (Expenses $ 399,176 including grants of $)(Revenue $ 74,163) FITNESS: THE YMCA HELPS PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND ABILITIES IMPROVE THEIR FITNESS AS PART OF OUR OVERALL EMPHASIS ON TOTAL WELL-BEING AND HEALTH IN SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY. PROGRAMS AND SERVICES CREATE OVERALL EMPHASIS FOR SELF-IMPROVEMENT AND DISEASE PREVENTION. WE OFFER A VARIETY OF FITNESS PROGRAMS INCLUDING A FAMILY WELLNESS CENTER FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, GROUP EXERCISE FOR OLDER ADULTS, AND A STATE OF THE ART FITNESS CENTER WITH WELLNESS COACHES. PARTICIPANTS ATTENDED FREE EXERCISE CLASSES IN 2025: 18,568 WITH THE MAJORITY OF OUR 5,891 INDIVIDUAL ADULT MEMBERS USING THE FITNESS CENTER TO IMPROVE THEIR HEALTH AND WELL-BEING.
  2. $833,393 spent. WELLNESS AND HEALTHY LIVING: THE Y HELPS INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES AND THE COMMUNITY IMPROVE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING THROUGH MEMBERSHIP THAT PROVIDES A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR LASTING PERSONAL CHANGE. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED FOR THOSE WHO HAVE FINANCIAL NEED. WE RECEIVED $135,678.13 IN PUBLIC CONTRIBUTIONS THROUGH OUR ANNUAL SUPPORT CAMPAIGN FROM 231 INDIVIDUAL DONORS. THESE CONTRIBUTED DOLLARS PROVIDED FOR MEMBERSHIP DUES FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS WHO OTHERWISE COULDN'T AFFORD YMCA FEES. WE SERVED 8,005 PEOPLE AS MEMBERS, ASSISTING THEM IN IMPROVING THEIR WELL-BEING IN 2025. OVER 1,200 OF THESE INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, EQUATING TO AN OVERALL AWARD AMOUNT OF $83,819 IN 2025.
  3. $399,841 spent. AQUATICS: THROUGH AQUATIC PROGRAMS AND FACILITIES THE YMCA DEVELOPS THE POTENTIAL OF YOUTH AND HELPS PEOPLE IMPROVE THEIR HEALTH AND WELL-BEING. CHILDREN DEVELOP SELF-CONFIDENCE, TEAMWORK AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS THROUGH OUR YOUTH SWIMMING PROGRAMS. ADULTS AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES IMPROVE THEIR WELL-BEING THROUGH WATER EXERCISE AND SUPPORT FROM Y AQUATIC STAFF. WE SERVE PRESCHOOL AGE THROUGH OLDER ADULTS. TIME IN THE WATER NOT ONLY PROVIDES PHYSICAL FITNESS, BUT FOR MANY OLDER ADULTS IT PROVIDES THEIR DAILY SOCIALIZATION AND CONNECTION TO OTHERS LEADING TO TOTAL WELLNESS. PARTICIPANTS SERVED IN ORGANIZED CLASSES AND PROGRAMS IN 2025: 660 (Expenses $ 399,176 including grants of $)(Revenue $ 74,163) FITNESS: THE YMCA HELPS PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND ABILITIES IMPROVE THEIR FITNESS AS PART OF OUR OVERALL EMPHASIS ON TOTAL WELL-BEING AND HEALTH IN SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY. PROGRAMS AND SERVICES CREATE OVERALL EMPHASIS FOR SELF-IMPROVEMENT AND DISEASE PREVENTION. WE OFFER A VARIETY OF FITNESS PROGRAMS INCLUDING A FAMILY WELLNESS CENTER FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, GROUP EXERCISE FOR OLDER ADULTS, AND A STATE OF THE ART FITNESS CENTER WITH WELLNESS COACHES. PARTICIPANTS ATTENDED FREE EXERCISE CLASSES IN 2025: 18,568 WITH THE MAJORITY OF OUR 5,891 INDIVIDUAL ADULT MEMBERS USING THE FITNESS CENTER TO IMPROVE THEIR HEALTH AND WELL-BEING.
  4. $399,176 spent. FITNESS: THE YMCA HELPS PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND ABILITIES IMPROVE THEIR FITNESS AS PART OF OUR OVERALL EMPHASIS ON TOTAL WELL-BEING AND HEALTH IN SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY. PROGRAMS AND SERVICES CREATE OVERALL EMPHASIS FOR SELF-IMPROVEMENT AND DISEASE PREVENTION. WE OFFER A VARIETY OF FITNESS PROGRAMS INCLUDING A FAMILY WELLNESS CENTER FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, GROUP EXERCISE FOR OLDER ADULTS, AND A STATE OF THE ART FITNESS CENTER WITH WELLNESS COACHES. PARTICIPANTS ATTENDED FREE EXERCISE CLASSES IN 2025: 18,568 WITH THE MAJORITY OF OUR 5,891 INDIVIDUAL ADULT MEMBERS USING THE FITNESS CENTER TO IMPROVE THEIR HEALTH AND WELL-BEING.

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 January 1972.

    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.

  7. 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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