Young Mens Christian Association Youngstown Oh
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The YMCA shall be nondenominational and shall not discriminate against its staff, board, volunteers, committees, members or recipients of services based on any characteristic or status protected by federal, state or local law and is committed to a culture of inclusion and understands, respects and values the diversity of others. In carrying out its purpose the Young Men's Christian Association of Youngstown, Ohio through its membership, Board of Trustees, officers and employees, shall encourage and endeavor to have all persons participating in the programs and activities of the Association.
- Income
- $13.7 million
- Spending
- $14.3 million
- Spent on programs
- 89%
- Reserves
- 8.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 70%
- Employees
- 710
- Volunteers
- 25
- Highest pay
- $184,520, 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: 86 out of 100. Higher than 84% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 8.1 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 5% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 5% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 10% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1589% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 11 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 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).
Independent board
25 of 2527 of 27 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
7 of 7Has a 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.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited 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 (3)
- $5.7 million spent. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT - NURTURING THE POTENTIAL OF CHILDREN AND TEENS. YOUTH AND TEENS WHO ATTENDED DAY CAMP, ENRICHMENT CAMPS AND RESIDENT CAMP ENGAGED WITH POSITIVE ROLE MODELS IN A STIMULATING ENVIRONMENT, LEARNING IMPORTANT LIFE SKILLS THAT WILL PREPARE THEM TO MAKE GOOD DECISIONS AND BE CONTRIBUTING, CONFIDENT LEADERS AS THEY GROW. THE YMCA OF YOUNGSTOWN GAVE TEENS THE OPPORTUNITY FOR PERSONAL GROWTH THROUGH OUR YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT AND LEADERS PROGRAM. GRATEFUL FAMILIES SAW THEIR YOUNG CHILDREN FLOURISH IN OUR YMCA PRESCHOOL PROGRAM THAT INCORPORATED ACADEMICS AS WELL AS PHYSICAL, SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN A CHRISTIAN ATMOSPHERE.
- $4.3 million spent. HEALTHY LIVING - The Y adapted to continue supporting community health and well-being by offering virtual wellness classes and safe, engaging activities. The Y has a Scholastic Support Program providing supervised spaces for virtual learning, along with tutoring, materials, meals, and recreational activities.
- $2.7 million spent. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY - The YMCA of Youngstown is committed to service and impact to our communities.
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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since June 1942.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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