Lake County Young Mens Christian Association
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE MISSION OF THE LAKE COUNTY YMCA IS TO PUT CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY FOR ALL.
- Income
- $10.6 million
- Spending
- $10.3 million
- Spent on programs
- 94%
- Reserves
- 1.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 82%
- Employees
- 765
- Volunteers
- 470
- Highest pay
- $232,816, 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
Good: 71 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 1.5 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 17% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 6% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1594% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 23 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 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).
Independent board
25 of 2522 of 22 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, 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 (5)
- $3.9 million spent. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT THE LAKE COUNTY YMCA IS COMMITTED TO NURTURING THE POTENTIAL OF EVERY CHILD AND TEEN. WE BELIEVE THAT ALL KIDS DESERVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCOVER WHO THEY ARE AND WHAT THEY CAN ACHIEVE. THAT'S WHY WE HELP YOUNG PEOPLE CULTIVATE THE VALUES, SKILLS, AND RELATIONSHIPS THAT LEAD TO POSITIVE BEHAVIORS, BETTER HEALTH, AND EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT. OUR Y PROGRAMS, SUCH AS EARLY LEARNING, SCHOOL AGE AFTER-SCHOOL CHILD CARE, TEEN PROGRAMS, AND DAY CAMPS, OFFER A RANGE OF EXPERIENCES THAT ENRICH COGNITIVE, SOCIAL, PHYSICAL, AND EMOTIONAL GROWTH. IN 2024, WE IMPACTED 15,375 YOUNG LIVES IN OUR COMMUNITY. EARLY LEARNING PROGRAMS FOR YOUNGEST CHILDREN, AGES 3 TO 6 YEARS, USE DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE CURRICULUM FOR PRESCHOOLERS. IT IS OUR COMMITMENT TO ENSURE ACCESS TO AN ENVIRONMENT AND PROGRAMMING THAT FOSTERS A LOVE OF LEARNING AND PREPARES EACH CHILD FOR KINDERGARTEN. SCHOOL-AGE CHILD CARE INCLUDES BEFORE-AND AFTER-SCHOOL LICENSED CHILD CARE AT 8 ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS IN 3 LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS AS WELL AS FULL DAY PROGRAMMING ON SCHOOL HOLIDAYS AND SUMMER VACATION. STRUCTURED TIME INCLUDES DEDICATED READING TIME, FUN GAMES THAT REINFORCE CLASSROOM LEARNING, FIELD TRIPS AND DAILY PHYSICAL ACTIVITY. WE PROVIDE INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION AT THE END OF THEIR DAY TO MAKE SURE EACH CHILD IS PROGRESSING. SUMMER DAY CAMPS OFFER LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES IN A MORE CASUAL SETTING; WEEKLY THEMES GIVE CHILDREN THE CHOICE TO PURSUE INDIVIDUAL INTERESTS. A VARIETY OF INDOOR AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES KEEP CHILDREN BUSY, ENGAGED AND ENTERTAINED THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER MONTHS. TEEN PROGRAMS OFFER YOUTH AGES 12-17 LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, CIVIC ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES, AND CREATIVE EXPERIENCES WITH ARTS AND HUMANITIES. DAY CAMP PROGRAMS ENCOURAGE AND FACILITATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONAL GROWTH AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT. CAMP ACTIVITIES ARE UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF MATURE AND TRAINED VOLUNTEERS THAT EMPHASIZE FUN, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, SELF-ESTEEM, SOCIALIZATION, BUILDING CONFIDENCE AND AN APPRECIATION OF NATURE. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT THE LAKE COUNTY YMCA IS COMMITTED TO NURTURING THE POTENTIAL OF EVERY CHILD AND TEEN. WE BELIEVE THAT ALL KIDS DESERVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCOVER WHO THEY ARE AND WHAT THEY CAN ACHIEVE. THAT'S WHY WE HELP YOUNG PEOPLE CULTIVATE THE VALUES, SKILLS, AND RELATIONSHIPS THAT LEAD TO POSITIVE BEHAVIORS, BETTER HEALTH, AND EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT. OUR Y PROGRAMS, SUCH AS EARLY LEARNING, SCHOOL AGE AFTER-SCHOOL CHILD CARE, TEEN PROGRAMS, AND DAY CAMPS, OFFER A RANGE OF EXPERIENCES THAT ENRICH COGNITIVE, SOCIAL, PHYSICAL, AND EMOTIONAL GROWTH. IN 2024, WE IMPACTED 15,375 YOUNG LIVES IN OUR COMMUNITY. EARLY LEARNING PROGRAMS FOR YOUNGEST CHILDREN, AGES 3 TO 6 YEARS, USE DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE CURRICULUM FOR PRESCHOOLERS. IT IS OUR COMMITMENT TO ENSURE ACCESS TO AN ENVIRONMENT AND PROGRAMMING THAT FOSTERS A LOVE OF LEARNING AND PREPARES EACH CHILD FOR KINDERGARTEN. SCHOOL-AGE CHILD CARE INCLUDES BEFORE-AND AFTER-SCHOOL LICENSED CHILD CARE AT 8 ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS IN 3 LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS AS WELL AS FULL DAY PROGRAMMING ON SCHOOL HOLIDAYS AND SUMMER VACATION. STRUCTURED TIME INCLUDES DEDICATED READING TIME, FUN GAMES THAT REINFORCE CLASSROOM LEARNING, FIELD TRIPS AND DAILY PHYSICAL ACTIVITY. WE PROVIDE INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION AT THE END OF THEIR DAY TO MAKE SURE EACH CHILD IS PROGRESSING. SUMMER DAY CAMPS OFFER LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES IN A MORE CASUAL SETTING; WEEKLY THEMES GIVE CHILDREN THE CHOICE TO PURSUE INDIVIDUAL INTERESTS. A VARIETY OF INDOOR AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES KEEP CHILDREN BUSY, ENGAGED AND ENTERTAINED THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER MONTHS. TEEN PROGRAMS OFFER YOUTH AGES 12-17 LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, CIVIC ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES, AND CREATIVE EXPERIENCES WITH ARTS AND HUMANITIES. DAY CAMP PROGRAMS ENCOURAGE AND FACILITATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONAL GROWTH AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT. CAMP ACTIVITIES ARE UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF MATURE AND TRAINED VOLUNTEERS THAT EMPHASIZE FUN, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, SELF-ESTEEM, SOCIALIZATION, BUILDING CONFIDENCE AND AN APPRECIATION OF NATURE.
- $4.8 million spent. HEALTHY LIVING THE LAKE COUNTY YMCA 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. AS A RESULT, 42,881 PEOPLE IN OUR COMMUNITY RECEIVED THE SUPPORT, GUIDANCE, AND RESOURCES THEY NEED TO ACHIEVE GREATER HEALTH IN SPIRIT, MIND, AND BODY. THIS IS PARTICULARLY IMPORTANT AS OUR NATION STRUGGLES WITH AN OBESITY CRISIS, FAMILIES STRIVING FOR WORK/LIFE BALANCE, AND INDIVIDUALS SEARCH FOR PERSONAL FULFILLMENT. OUR PROGRAMS ARE ACCESSIBLE, AFFORDABLE, AND OPEN TO ALL FAITHS, BACKGROUNDS, ABILITIES, AND INCOME LEVELS. WE PROVIDED 503,354 IN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO PEOPLE WHO OTHERWISE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ABLE TO AFFORD TO PARTICIPATE. HEALTH, WELL-BEING AND FITNESS IS A CORNERSTONE OF THE YMCA. GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES ARE AVAILABLE FOR ALL AGES, ACTIVITY LEVELS AND INTERESTS. HEALTHY LIFESTYLES EDUCATION AND SUPPORT PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED THAT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESS AREAS SUCH AS DIABETES PREVENTION AND CHILDHOOD OBESITY. WELLNESS COACHES PROVIDE GUIDANCE WITH PERSONAL FITNESS AT ALL LEVELS. AS A RESULT OF THE PANDEMIC WE ADDED VIRTUAL CLASS OFFERINGS AND CREATED A LIBRARY FOR ONGOING ACCESS. SPORTS AND RECREATION ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER WITH SHARED ATHLETIC AND RECREATIONAL INTERESTS. YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAMS TEACH NEW SKILLS, TEAMWORK, AND SPORTSMANSHIP. FUN AND LOVE FOR THE GAME IS EMPHASIZED OVER WINNING. AQUATICS PROGRAMS OFFER A WIDE VARIETY OF WATER ACTIVITIES FOR ALL AGES. FAMILY TIME IS ENCOURAGED THROUGHOUT THE FACILITIES. PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED THAT PROMOTE FAMILIES HAVING FUN AND GROWING TOGETHER. HEALTHY LIVING THE LAKE COUNTY YMCA 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. AS A RESULT, 42,881 PEOPLE IN OUR COMMUNITY RECEIVED THE SUPPORT, GUIDANCE, AND RESOURCES THEY NEED TO ACHIEVE GREATER HEALTH IN SPIRIT, MIND, AND BODY. THIS IS PARTICULARLY IMPORTANT AS OUR NATION STRUGGLES WITH AN OBESITY CRISIS, FAMILIES STRIVING FOR WORK/LIFE BALANCE, AND INDIVIDUALS SEARCH FOR PERSONAL FULFILLMENT. OUR PROGRAMS ARE ACCESSIBLE, AFFORDABLE, AND OPEN TO ALL FAITHS, BACKGROUNDS, ABILITIES, AND INCOME LEVELS. WE PROVIDED 503,354 IN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO PEOPLE WHO OTHERWISE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ABLE TO AFFORD TO PARTICIPATE. HEALTH, WELL-BEING AND FITNESS IS A CORNERSTONE OF THE YMCA. GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES ARE AVAILABLE FOR ALL AGES, ACTIVITY LEVELS AND INTERESTS. HEALTHY LIFESTYLES EDUCATION AND SUPPORT PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED THAT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESS AREAS SUCH AS DIABETES PREVENTION AND CHILDHOOD OBESITY. WELLNESS COACHES PROVIDE GUIDANCE WITH PERSONAL FITNESS AT ALL LEVELS. AS A RESULT OF THE PANDEMIC WE ADDED VIRTUAL CLASS OFFERINGS AND CREATED A LIBRARY FOR ONGOING ACCESS. SPORTS AND RECREATION ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER WITH SHARED ATHLETIC AND RECREATIONAL INTERESTS. YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAMS TEACH NEW SKILLS, TEAMWORK, AND SPORTSMANSHIP. FUN AND LOVE FOR THE GAME IS EMPHASIZED OVER WINNING. AQUATICS PROGRAMS OFFER A WIDE VARIETY OF WATER ACTIVITIES FOR ALL AGES. FAMILY TIME IS ENCOURAGED THROUGHOUT THE FACILITIES. PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED THAT PROMOTE FAMILIES HAVING FUN AND GROWING TOGETHER.
- $963,793 spent. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY THE LAKE COUNTY YMCA BELIEVES IN GIVING BACK AND SUPPORTING OUR NEIGHBORS. WE HAVE BEEN LISTENING AND RESPONDING TO OUR COMMUNITY'S MOST CRITICAL SOCIAL NEEDS FOR OVER 150 YEARS. Y PROGRAMS, SUCH AS MILITARY OUTREACH, VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AND PARTNERS FOR ANNUAL CAMPAIGN, ARE EXAMPLES OF HOW WE DELIVER TRAINING, RESOURCES, AND SUPPORT THAT EMPOWER OUR NEIGHBORS TO EFFECT CHANGE, BRIDGE GAPS, AND OVERCOME OBSTACLES. THIS YEAR WE ENGAGED Y MEMBERS, PARTICIPANTS, AND VOLUNTEERS IN ACTIVITIES THAT STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITY AND PAVE THE WAY FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS TO THRIVE. MILITARY OUTREACH INITIATIVE PROVIDES FREE MEMBERSHIPS TO FAMILY MEMBERS OF ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY SERVING OVERSEAS. OUR YMCA OFFERS SUPPORT AND RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES OF THOSE WHO SERVE OUR COUNTRY DURING A TIME OF STRESS. THE YOUTH INVESTMENT PROGRAM ASSISTS TEENS IN FULFILLING COURT REQUIRED COMMUNITY SERVICE AND RESTITUTION. PROGRAM LEADERS INTERVENE AND INVEST IN THE LIVES OF TROUBLED YOUTH, BREAKING THE CYCLE OF HOPELESSNESS AND SELF- DESTRUCTION, EMPOWERING THEM TO SUCCEED. VOLUNTEERISM AT THE YMCA GIVES BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS, PARENTS, TEENS, AND INDIVIDUALS THE OPPORTUNITY TO GIVE BACK BY BECOMING INVOLVED IN PROGRAMS IMPORTANT TO THEM AND THE COMMUNITY. PROGRAM VOLUNTEERS SERVE AS COACHES, INSTRUCTORS AND MOTIVATORS TO PEOPLE OF ALL AGES. VOLUNTEERS PROVIDE KEY SUPPORT IN THE YMCA'S ANNUAL SUPPORT CAMPAIGN. VOLUNTEERS GAVE 2,840 HOURS OG THEIR TIME AND TALENT TO THE Y. PARTNERS FOR YOUTH ALLOWS FOR CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND PEOPLE OF ALL AGES TO ENJOY THE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THE YMCA HAS TO OFFER. WE RELY ON THE GENEROSITY OF OUR COMMUNITY TO REACH OUR FUNDRAISING GOAL WHICH UNDERWRITES THE PROGRAM COSTS AND MEMBERSHIP FOR THE LESS PRIVILEGED IN OUR COMMUNITY. TOGETHER WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF THOSE WE SERVE, EVERY DAY. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY THE LAKE COUNTY YMCA BELIEVES IN GIVING BACK AND SUPPORTING OUR NEIGHBORS. WE HAVE BEEN LISTENING AND RESPONDING TO OUR COMMUNITY'S MOST CRITICAL SOCIAL NEEDS FOR OVER 150 YEARS. Y PROGRAMS, SUCH AS MILITARY OUTREACH, VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AND PARTNERS FOR ANNUAL CAMPAIGN, ARE EXAMPLES OF HOW WE DELIVER TRAINING, RESOURCES, AND SUPPORT THAT EMPOWER OUR NEIGHBORS TO EFFECT CHANGE, BRIDGE GAPS, AND OVERCOME OBSTACLES. THIS YEAR WE ENGAGED Y MEMBERS, PARTICIPANTS, AND VOLUNTEERS IN ACTIVITIES THAT STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITY AND PAVE THE WAY FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS TO THRIVE. MILITARY OUTREACH INITIATIVE PROVIDES FREE MEMBERSHIPS TO FAMILY MEMBERS OF ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY SERVING OVERSEAS. OUR YMCA OFFERS SUPPORT AND RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES OF THOSE WHO SERVE OUR COUNTRY DURING A TIME OF STRESS. THE YOUTH INVESTMENT PROGRAM ASSISTS TEENS IN FULFILLING COURT REQUIRED COMMUNITY SERVICE AND RESTITUTION. PROGRAM LEADERS INTERVENE AND INVEST IN THE LIVES OF TROUBLED YOUTH, BREAKING THE CYCLE OF HOPELESSNESS AND SELF- DESTRUCTION, EMPOWERING THEM TO SUCCEED. VOLUNTEERISM AT THE YMCA GIVES BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS, PARENTS, TEENS, AND INDIVIDUALS THE OPPORTUNITY TO GIVE BACK BY BECOMING INVOLVED IN PROGRAMS IMPORTANT TO THEM AND THE COMMUNITY. PROGRAM VOLUNTEERS SERVE AS COACHES, INSTRUCTORS AND MOTIVATORS TO PEOPLE OF ALL AGES. VOLUNTEERS PROVIDE KEY SUPPORT IN THE YMCA'S ANNUAL SUPPORT CAMPAIGN. VOLUNTEERS GAVE 2,840 HOURS OG THEIR TIME AND TALENT TO THE Y. PARTNERS FOR YOUTH ALLOWS FOR CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND PEOPLE OF ALL AGES TO ENJOY THE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THE YMCA HAS TO OFFER. WE RELY ON THE GENEROSITY OF OUR COMMUNITY TO REACH OUR FUNDRAISING GOAL WHICH UNDERWRITES THE PROGRAM COSTS AND MEMBERSHIP FOR THE LESS PRIVILEGED IN OUR COMMUNITY. TOGETHER WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF THOSE WE SERVE, EVERY DAY.
- TO PROVIDE INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO YMCA'S WORLD WIDE
- TO PROVIDE INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO YMCA'S WORLD WIDE
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
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 February 1956.
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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