Darke County Young Mens Christian Association
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To develop the whole person - spirit, mind, and body - through character development programs that reinforce Christian principles and that build strong kids, strong families, and strong communities.
- Income
- $1.9 million
- Spending
- $2.6 million
- Spent on programs
- 72%
- Reserves
- 2.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 79%
- Employees
- 127
- Volunteers
- 0
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
Fair: 55 out of 100. Higher than 25% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 2.1 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 11% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 38% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 8% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1572% 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 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 256 of 6 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.
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)
- CHILDCARE PROGRAMS - OUR CHILDCARE PROGRAMS OFFER HIGH QUALITY CHILDCARE ACTIVITIES FOR PRE-SCHOOL AND SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN FROM ALL SEGMENTS OF OUR COMMUNITY, AGES 6 MONTHS TO 10 YEARS. WE OFFER A VARIETY OF STATE LICENSED CHILDCARE PROGRAMS, BOTH FULL AND PART-TIME, WHICH PROVIDES A SAFE AND NURTURING ENVIRONMENT WHERE YOUTH CAN DEVELOP SELF ESTEEM, GOOD VALUES AND AN APPRECIATION OF LEARNING AND CHARITABLE SERVICE. WE BELIEVE EVERY CHILD IS A UNIQUE CREATION WITH SPECIAL TALENTS AND CAPABILITIES. THE YMCA CHILDCARE PROGRAM SUPPORTS AND STRENGTHENS FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS AND PROVIDES A SENSE OF COMMUNITY WITH OTHER FAMILIES. SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAM INCLUDE: PROGRAM CURRICULUM TO HELP CHILDREN GROW PHYSICALLY, MENTALLY, SPIRITUALLY, AND SOCIALLY. PLANNED PROGRAMS FOR LEARNING, RECREATION, AND FUN. CREATING AN ENVIRONMENT FOR HEALTHY CREATIVE EXPRESSION. PROVIDING AN ENVIRONMENT CONDUCIVE TO LEARNING. TO DEVELOP RESPECT FOR INDIVIDUALS, ACCEPTING EACH OTHER AND SELF. TO HELP CHILDREN IN THEIR UNDERSTANDING OF MANNERS, HEALTH, AND NUTRITION. TO ENGAGE CHILDREN IN NEW EXPERIENCES AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN DIFFERENT SKILLS. TO SUPPORT AND STRENGTHEN THE FAMILY UNIT. WE PARTNER WITH OTHER COMMUNITY AND GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES SUCH AS THE UNITED WAY, CORSPS, OHIO DEPARTMENT OF JOBS AND FAMILY SERVICES, LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS, AND VARIOUS COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS. IN THE PAST YEAR, WE SERVED OVER 175 CHILDREN IN FULL AND PART TIME DAYCARE; AND PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IF NEEDED.
- HEALTH AND WELL BEING FOR ALL - THE YMCA OF DARKE COUNTY VIEWS HEALTH HOLISTICALLY- A HEALTHY PERSON HAS UNITY OF BODY, MIND, AND SPIRIT. THE YMCA HAS IDENTIFIED THE GROWING NATIONAL OBESITY RATES IN THIS COUNTRY AS A CRITICAL SOCIAL ISSUE THAT MUST BE ADDRESSED AND OUR HEALTH AND WELLBEING PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO HELP PEOPLE DEVELOP NEW SKILLS AND GROW IN SPIRIT, MIND, AND BODY BY SETTING REALISTIC GOALS FOR SELF IMPROVEMENT AND DISEASE PREVENTION EDUCATION. YMCA PROGRAMS PROMOTE INTERACTION, TEAMWORK, ACCOUNTABILITY, SOCIAL SKILLS, POSITIVE SELF ESTEEM, AND MORAL AND ETHICAL BEHAVIOR. OUR HEALTH AND WELL BEING PROGRAMS SERVE ALL AGES AND ABILITIES, AND WE PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR THOSE WHO ARE IN NEED.
- FAMILY STRENGTHENING: A MISSION OF COMMUNITY SERVICE. FOR OVER 40 YEARS, THE YMCA OF DARKE COUNTY HAS BEEN WORKING TO PUT CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH QUALITY FAMILY PROGRAMMING AND ENGAGEMENT. WE'RE NOT JUST A GYM, OR A HEALTH CLUB, OR A CHILDCARE CENTER, BUT RATHER A DEEPLY ROOTED NON-PROFIT COMMUNITY SERVICE ASSOCIATION OF PEOPLE WITH A UNITED PURPOSE... A PURPOSE OF WORKING FOR THE GREATER GOOD. THE YMCA IS A PLACE WHERE EVERYONE CAN BELONG, WHERE EVERYONE IS WELCOME. FOREVER MISSION DRIVEN, THE YMCA OF DARKE COUNTY AND ITS MEMBERS RECOGNIZE THE IMPORTANCE OF THE FAMILY UNIT AND THE ROLE THEY PLAY IN THE HEALTH AND VITALITY OF OUR COMMUNITY. TOGETHER WITH NUMEROUS OTHER NON-PROFIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS AND THE LOCAL CHURCH COMMUNITY, WE EXIST TO INSPIRE THE KIND OF PEOPLE WHO CARE ABOUT THE WORLD AND EACH OTHER, WHO HAVE A FIRM SENSE OF WORTH, WHO FOSTER UNDERSTANDING AND RESPECT, WHO ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR OWN LIVES AND WHO ARE COMMITTED TO HELPING IMPROVE THE LIVES OF OTHERS. THERE IS A DEEP Need WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY FOR WHAT THE YMCA OFFERS EACH AND EVERY DAY. TODAY OVER 2,500 FAMILIES CALL THEMSELVES YMCA FAMILY UNITS IN DARKE COUNTY.
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 September 1970.
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.
Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.
A much larger organization has a similar name: Crossroads Young Mens Christian Association Inc (Crown Point, IN), EIN 35-1369437. 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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