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The Young Mens Christian Association of East Liverpool Ohio

EIN 34-0714794 · E Liverpool, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak24 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE PURPOSE OF THE EAST LIVERPOOL YMCA IS TO PUT CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, HEALTHY LIVING, AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY.

Income
$1.8 million
Spending
$2.1 million
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
-12.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 87%
Employees
130
Volunteers
75
Highest pay
$99,683, executive di

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: 24 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 60% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 14% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 32% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 18 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.

  • 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, 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 (4)
  1. $1.6 million spent. PROVIDE PHYSICAL EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES TO THE COMMUNITY UTILIZING A SWIMMING POOL, GYMNASIUMS, AND PROVIDING SCHOLARSHIPS TO DISADVANTAGED INDIVIDUALS.
  2. YOUTH AND ADULT SPORTS: EAST LIVERPOOL YMCA SPORTS SEEK TO BRING OUT THE BEST IN EVERY PARTICIPANT. THE IDEALS ARE HIGH FOR BOTH YOUTH AND ADULT TEAMS AND LEAGUES. THE Y'S APPROACH IS THAT EVERYBODY PLAYS, REGARDLESS OF ABILITY. THE Y'S SPORTS LEAGUES TEACH COOPERATION AND TEAMWORK, HELP MEET THE PHYSICAL AND SOCIAL NEEDS OF KIDS, DEVELOP SKILLS, BUILD SELF-ESTEEM, STRENGTHEN FAMILIES, AND PROMOTE HEALTHY LIFESTYLES.
  3. SEE SCHEDULE O.
  4. GOOD HEALTH AND FITNESS: THE YMCA IS COMMITTED TO STOPPING THE SKYROCKETING RATE OF INACTIVITY THAT LEADS TO OBESITY AND ILLNESS. PREVENTION IS THE KEY WORD OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND HEALTH AT THE EAST LIVERPOOL YMCA. OUR PROGRAMS ARE ORGANIZED AROUND THE PRINCIPLE THAT THERE IS A ONENESS OF BODY, MIND AND SPIRIT. OUR PROGRAMS AIM TO HELP PRODUCE A LONG AND PRODUCTIVE LIFE AND TO HAVE FUN LIVING IT. THE Y'S WAY OF LIFE REQUIRES EDUCATION IN GOOD NUTRITION, PROPER EXERCISE, AVOIDANCE OF DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE, AND DEALING WITH STRESS. THE EAST LIVERPOOL YMCA PROVIDES FITNESS CLASSES, REHABILITATION EXERCISE, FITNESS EVALUATIONS, LIFESTYLE ASSESSMENTS, DIET ANALYSIS, ETC. AS WELL AS PROGRAMS FOR THOSE WITH ARTHRITIS, DIABETES, AND OTHER CHRONIC DISEASES. SENIORS: THE EAST LIVERPOOL YMCA OPERATES PROGRAMS THAT IMPROVE THE PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, AND MENTAL HEALTH OF SENIORS. SENIOR CITIZENS NEED A PLACE TO GO, A PLACE THEY CAN DEPEND ON. THEY NEED TO CONTINUE HAVING A MISSION IN THEIR LIVES, A SENSE OF DIRECTION AND PURPOSE AND A CHANCE TO VOLUNTEER. THEY NEED TO HAVE RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHER AGE LEVELS AND CULTURES. THE EAST LIVERPOOL YMCA OFFERS SPECIAL PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO HELP OLDER ADULTS MAINTAIN THE BEST PHYSICAL CONDITION POSSIBLE WHICH, IN TURN, HELPS THEM MAINTAIN INDEPENDENCE AND ALSO HELPS ADDRESS CHRONIC DISEASE AND HEALTH CARE CRISES. CHILD CARE: THE EAST LIVERPOOL YMCA OPERATES PROGRAMS THAT IMPROVE THE PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, AND MENTAL HEALTH OF CHILDREN AND THEIR PARENTS. PARENTS NEED A PLACE TO GO, A PLACE THEY CAN DEPEND ON, TO PROVIDE RELIABLE CHILD CARE. THEY NEED TO HAVE A PLACE THEY CAN TRUST TO CARE FOR THEIR CHILDREN, AND TEACH A SENSE OF DIRECTION AND PURPOSE AND A CHANCE TO VOLUNTEER. THE EAST LIVERPOOL YMCA OFFERS SPECIAL PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO HELP YOUNGER ADULTS MAINTAIN THE BEST PHYSICAL CONDITION POSSIBLE WHICH, IN TURN, HELPS THEM ESTABLISH INDEPENDENCE AND ALSO HELPS BUILD SELF ESTEEM.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since July 1942.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 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 East Bay (Berkeley, CA), EIN 94-1156635. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

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