The Young Mens Christian Assoc of Sidney and Shelby County
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
TO PUT CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE TO BENEFIT SHELBY COUNTY RESIDENTS THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY FOR ALL. THE YMCA OF SIDNEY & SHELBY COUNTY IS AN INCLUSIVE ORGANIZATION. WE SERVE INDIVIDUALS REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY.
- Income
- $4.7 million
- Spending
- $4.1 million
- Spent on programs
- 85%
- Reserves
- 0.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 43%
- Employees
- 222
- Volunteers
- 163
- Highest pay
- $129,901, 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
Fair: 69 out of 100. Higher than 44% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
4 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 0.8 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 9% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 12% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 1% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1585% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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 2516 of 16 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 (5)
- $2.7 million spent. CHILD CARE ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS-SINCE 1984 THE YMCA OF SIDNEY & SHELBY COUNTY HAS PROVIDED CHILD CARE ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN 6 WEEKS TO 12 YEARS. IN 2025, THE YMCA PROVIDED 57,720 UNITS OF SERVICE IN CHILD CARE. OVER 66% OF THE CHILDREN ENROLLED IN THE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER IN 2025 RECEIVED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. THIS ASSISTANCE WAS MADE POSSIBLE THROUGH THE YMCA'S COMMUNITY PARTNERS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, SHELBY COUNTY UNITED WAY AND THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF JOB AND FAMILY SERVICES CHILD CARE SUBSIDIES. THIS ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED FOR PARENTS WHO WORK OR GO TO SCHOOL FULL TIME AND QUALIFY FOR ASSISTANCE BASED ON THEIR INCOME, EXPENSES AND FAMILY SIZE. OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE THE HIGHEST QUALITY OF CARE AND EDUCATION FOR THESE CHILDREN THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT OFFER A VARIETY OF COMPONENTS WHICH INCLUDE ACADEMICS, SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT, PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT, CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT AND RECREATION. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARENTS AND OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS ARE PROVIDED THROUGH FIELD TRIPS AND SPECIAL EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THE CREATIVE CURRICULUM AND TEACHING STRATEGY GOLD TOOLS ARE UTILIZED IN THE PRESCHOOL PROGRAM TO ADDRESS KINDERGARTEN READINESS. THESE CHILDREN WERE ASSESSED BASED ON THE 38 GOALS AND LEARNING OBJECTIVES IN THE AREAS OF SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, PHYSICAL AND COGNITIVE AND LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT. IN ADDITION TO DAYCARE SERVICES, WE OFFER BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE, HOMEWORK TUTORING AND SUMMER DAY CAMP. IN NOVEMBER OF 2022, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE SHELBY COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AND SHELBY COUNTY UNITED WAY, WE OPENED THE Y CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER AT FAIR HAVEN. THIS CENTER ADDRESSES THE CRITICAL NEED FOR INFANT, TODDLER AND PRESCHOOL CARE IN SHELBY COUNTY BY ACCOMMODATING AN ADDITIONAL 58 CHILDREN. ON MARCH 3RD, 2025 THE YMCA OPENED A NEW 7,725 SQUARE FOOT ADDITION. THIS ADDITION ENABLES THE MAIN Y CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER TO PROVIDE SERVICE AND CARE FOR AN APPROXIMATE ADDITIONAL 100 CHILDREN. THE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER STAFF PROVIDE A LOVING, NURTURING ENVIRONMENT WHERE CHILDREN ARE SUPPORTED AS THEY LEARN AND GROW TO BECOME CONFIDENT IN THEMSELVES. WE LEAD THESE CHILDREN BY EXAMPLE WITH CARE AND RESPECT. THE YMCA CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER EMPLOYS A HOLISTIC APPROACH AND BELIEVES IN THE IMPORTANCE OF BALANCING CHILDREN THOUGH SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY WITH A FOCUS ON YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, HEALTHY LIVING AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY. CHILD CARE ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS-SINCE 1984 THE YMCA OF SIDNEY & SHELBY COUNTY HAS PROVIDED CHILD CARE ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN 6 WEEKS TO 12 YEARS. IN 2025, THE YMCA PROVIDED 57,720 UNITS OF SERVICE IN CHILD CARE. OVER 66% OF THE CHILDREN ENROLLED IN THE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER IN 2025 RECEIVED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. THIS ASSISTANCE WAS MADE POSSIBLE THROUGH THE YMCA'S COMMUNITY PARTNERS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, SHELBY COUNTY UNITED WAY AND THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF JOB AND FAMILY SERVICES CHILD CARE SUBSIDIES. THIS ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED FOR PARENTS WHO WORK OR GO TO SCHOOL FULL TIME AND QUALIFY FOR ASSISTANCE BASED ON THEIR INCOME, EXPENSES AND FAMILY SIZE. OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE THE HIGHEST QUALITY OF CARE AND EDUCATION FOR THESE CHILDREN THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT OFFER A VARIETY OF COMPONENTS WHICH INCLUDE ACADEMICS, SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT, PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT, CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT AND RECREATION. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARENTS AND OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS ARE PROVIDED THROUGH FIELD TRIPS AND SPECIAL EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THE CREATIVE CURRICULUM AND TEACHING STRATEGY GOLD TOOLS ARE UTILIZED IN THE PRESCHOOL PROGRAM TO ADDRESS KINDERGARTEN READINESS. THESE CHILDREN WERE ASSESSED BASED ON THE 38 GOALS AND LEARNING OBJECTIVES IN THE AREAS OF SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, PHYSICAL AND COGNITIVE AND LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT. IN ADDITION TO DAYCARE SERVICES, WE OFFER BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE, HOMEWORK TUTORING AND SUMMER DAY CAMP. IN NOVEMBER OF 2022, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE SHELBY COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AND SHELBY COUNTY UNITED WAY, WE OPENED THE Y CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER AT FAIR HAVEN. THIS CENTER ADDRESSES THE CRITICAL NEED FOR INFANT, TODDLER AND PRESCHOOL CARE IN SHELBY COUNTY BY ACCOMMODATING AN ADDITIONAL 58 CHILDREN. ON MARCH 3RD, 2025 THE YMCA OPENED A NEW 7,725 SQUARE FOOT ADDITION. THIS ADDITION ENABLES THE MAIN Y CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER TO PROVIDE SERVICE AND CARE FOR AN APPROXIMATE ADDITIONAL 100 CHILDREN. THE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER STAFF PROVIDE A LOVING, NURTURING ENVIRONMENT WHERE CHILDREN ARE SUPPORTED AS THEY LEARN AND GROW TO BECOME CONFIDENT IN THEMSELVES. WE LEAD THESE CHILDREN BY EXAMPLE WITH CARE AND RESPECT. THE YMCA CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER EMPLOYS A HOLISTIC APPROACH AND BELIEVES IN THE IMPORTANCE OF BALANCING CHILDREN THOUGH SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY WITH A FOCUS ON YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, HEALTHY LIVING AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY.
- $486,448 spent. HEALTHY LIFESTYLE PROGRAMS-THE YMCA OF SIDNEY & SHELBY COUNTY STRIVES TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF ITS COMMUNITY THROUGH A MULTI-FACETED APPROACH, BY IMPROVING THE OVERALL LEVEL OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS OF ITS RESIDENTS. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH A COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM THAT SERVES AN EXTREMELY BROAD SPECTRUM OF THE COMMUNITY. EXAMPLE OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES OFFERED INCLUDE GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES, INDIVIDUAL WORKOUT OPPORTUNITIES, CORPORATE WELLNESS INITIATIVES, COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIRS, (SOME CONDUCTED IN COLLABORATION WITH OTHER NOT FOR PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS), LIFESTYLE AND WORKPLACE ASSESSMENTS, FITNESS TESTING ACCOMPANIED BY APPROPRIATE FEEDBACK AND COUNSELING SESSIONS WITH TRAINED STAFF, AND REHABILITATION SERVICES FOR CARDIOVASCULAR ACCIDENTS OR ORTHOPEDIC CONCERNS. THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP WITH OUR LOCAL HOSPITAL, WE PROVIDE AN ON-SITE CERTIFIED ATHLETIC TRAINER AVAILABLE TO ALL MEMBERS. YMCA HEALTHY LIVING PROGRAMMING IS OFFERED TO INDIVIDUALS WITH CHRONIC DISEASES, PARKINSON'S, CANCER SURVIVORS INCLUDING AN EXPANDED WATER EXERCISE AND RANGE OF MOTION WATER CLASS LIFT FOR THOSE WITH LIMITED MOBILITY, ORTHOPEDIC OR ARTHRITIC CONCERNS, AND TO BETTER MEET THE NEEDS OF OLDER ADULTS. WE ALSO OFFER PERSONAL TRAINING, MADE UP OF 3 COMPONENTS: NUTRITION, CARDIO & STRENGTH, TO HELP ASSIST IN ENABLING INDIVIDUALS TO SET AND ACHIEVE SPECIFIC GOALS, MEETING INDIVIDUALLY WITH A TRAINED STAFF MEMBER TO HELP ENSURE SUCCESS. IN RESPONSE TO THE PANDEMIC CLOSURE, WE BEGAN OFFERING VIRTUAL CLASSES TO ALL IN THE COMMUNITY, NOT JUST MEMBERS, RECEIVING VERY POSITIVE FEEDBACK. VIRTUAL CLASSES ARE NOW A PART OF OUR PERMANENT CLASS OFFERINGS. IN AN EFFORT TO COMBAT PARKINSON'S, THE YMCA OFFERS TOTAL HEALTH WORKS PARKINSON WELLNESS PROGRAM. THE YMCA ALSO SEEKS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF HEALTH AMONG CHILDREN BY PROVIDING A COMPREHENSIVE MENU OF LEAGUES, TEAMS, CLASSES AND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDING SPORTS CONDITIONING AND CLASSES THAT COMBINE EXERCISE WITH HEALTHY DIET EDUCATION. THE YMCA ALSO WORKS COLLABORATIVELY WITH A LOCAL RETIREMENT COMMUNITY TO PROVIDE A WELLNESS SPECIALIST TO OVERSEE THEIR WELLNESS CENTER FOR RESIDENTS. THE YMCA OF SIDNEY & SHELBY COUNTY SUPPORTS THE FINDINGS OF THE SURGEON GENERAL ON THE EFFECTS OF PHYSICAL INACTIVITY ON THE GENERAL POPULATION AND THUS, WE MAKE STRONG EFFORTS TO DO WHAT WE CAN TO SUPPORT THIS NATIONAL INITIATIVE. IN 2025, THE YMCA PROVIDED 91,976 UNITS OF SERVICE IN HEALTHY LIFESTYLE PROGRAMMING. HEALTHY LIFESTYLE PROGRAMS-THE YMCA OF SIDNEY & SHELBY COUNTY STRIVES TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF ITS COMMUNITY THROUGH A MULTI-FACETED APPROACH, BY IMPROVING THE OVERALL LEVEL OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS OF ITS RESIDENTS. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH A COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM THAT SERVES AN EXTREMELY BROAD SPECTRUM OF THE COMMUNITY. EXAMPLE OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES OFFERED INCLUDE GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES, INDIVIDUAL WORKOUT OPPORTUNITIES, CORPORATE WELLNESS INITIATIVES, COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIRS, (SOME CONDUCTED IN COLLABORATION WITH OTHER NOT FOR PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS), LIFESTYLE AND WORKPLACE ASSESSMENTS, FITNESS TESTING ACCOMPANIED BY APPROPRIATE FEEDBACK AND COUNSELING SESSIONS WITH TRAINED STAFF, AND REHABILITATION SERVICES FOR CARDIOVASCULAR ACCIDENTS OR ORTHOPEDIC CONCERNS. THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP WITH OUR LOCAL HOSPITAL, WE PROVIDE AN ON-SITE CERTIFIED ATHLETIC TRAINER AVAILABLE TO ALL MEMBERS. YMCA HEALTHY LIVING PROGRAMMING IS OFFERED TO INDIVIDUALS WITH CHRONIC DISEASES, PARKINSON'S, CANCER SURVIVORS INCLUDING AN EXPANDED WATER EXERCISE AND RANGE OF MOTION WATER CLASS LIFT FOR THOSE WITH LIMITED MOBILITY, ORTHOPEDIC OR ARTHRITIC CONCERNS, AND TO BETTER MEET THE NEEDS OF OLDER ADULTS. WE ALSO OFFER PERSONAL TRAINING, MADE UP OF 3 COMPONENTS: NUTRITION, CARDIO & STRENGTH, TO HELP ASSIST IN ENABLING INDIVIDUALS TO SET AND ACHIEVE SPECIFIC GOALS, MEETING INDIVIDUALLY WITH A TRAINED STAFF MEMBER TO HELP ENSURE SUCCESS. IN RESPONSE TO THE PANDEMIC CLOSURE, WE BEGAN OFFERING VIRTUAL CLASSES TO ALL IN THE COMMUNITY, NOT JUST MEMBERS, RECEIVING VERY POSITIVE FEEDBACK. VIRTUAL CLASSES ARE NOW A PART OF OUR PERMANENT CLASS OFFERINGS. IN AN EFFORT TO COMBAT PARKINSON'S, THE YMCA OFFERS TOTAL HEALTH WORKS PARKINSON WELLNESS PROGRAM. THE YMCA ALSO SEEKS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF HEALTH AMONG CHILDREN BY PROVIDING A COMPREHENSIVE MENU OF LEAGUES, TEAMS, CLASSES AND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDING SPORTS CONDITIONING AND CLASSES THAT COMBINE EXERCISE WITH HEALTHY DIET EDUCATION. THE YMCA ALSO WORKS COLLABORATIVELY WITH A LOCAL RETIREMENT COMMUNITY TO PROVIDE A WELLNESS SPECIALIST TO OVERSEE THEIR WELLNESS CENTER FOR RESIDENTS. THE YMCA OF SIDNEY & SHELBY COUNTY SUPPORTS THE FINDINGS OF THE SURGEON GENERAL ON THE EFFECTS OF PHYSICAL INACTIVITY ON THE GENERAL POPULATION AND THUS, WE MAKE STRONG EFFORTS TO DO WHAT WE CAN TO SUPPORT THIS NATIONAL INITIATIVE. IN 2025, THE YMCA PROVIDED 91,976 UNITS OF SERVICE IN HEALTHY LIFESTYLE PROGRAMMING.
- $313,553 spent. YOUTH PROGRAMS-ALL YOUTH PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO STIMULATE INTELLECTUAL GROWTH AS WELL AS PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT AND TO BUILD SELF-ESTEEM ALONG WITH DISCIPLINE, GOAL SETTING AND SOCIAL INTERACTION. IN ADDITION, ALL PROGRAMS, BUT ESPECIALLY YOUTH PROGRAMS, INCORPORATE THE FOUR VALUES OF THE YMCA'S CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM: CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, AND RESPONSIBILITY. WE OFFER BASKETBALL LEAGUES AND PARTNER WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS TO OFFER FLAG FOOTBALL AND T-BALL. IN ADDITION, WE OFFER NINJA CLASSES, GYMNASTICS LESSONS (PRESCHOOL TO ADVANCED) AND ALL YEAR COMPETITIVE TEAM, TUMBLING LESSONS (BEGINNER TO ADVANCED), AND ACROBATIC GYMNASTICS LESSONS (BEGINNER TO ADVANCED). WE ALSO OFFER PARENT CHILD CLASSES AND A SENSORY FRIENDLY GYMNASTICS CLASS. OUR GOAL IS TO CREATE A NURTURING LEARNING ENVIRONMENT THAT FOSTERS TEAMWORK, SPORTSMANSHIP, SKILL DEVELOPMENT, AND CREATES FRIENDSHIPS AND HAPPY MEMORIES. YOUTH CAMPS RUN EVERY WEEK JUN-AUG AND PROGRAMS WITH A WIDE VARIETY OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES ARE INVOLVED. THE YMCA IS ENTERING ITS 3RD YEAR OF OFFERING CAMP YOU PLUS THIS CAMP PROVIDES AN INCLUSIVE SUMMER CAMP FOR STUDENTS SUPPORTED BY THE SHELBY COUNTY BOARD OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. IT FEATURES WEEKLY THEMES, FITNESS, CRAFTS AND SPORTS. THE YMCA OFFERS A VERY COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM IN THE AQUATICS AREA. AS PART OF ONGOING PROGRAMMING, SWIMMING LESSONS ARE PROVIDED TO PARTICIPANTS 6 MONTHS OF AGE THROUGH SENIOR CITIZENS; SPECIAL EMPHASIS IS GIVEN TO INDIVIDUALS WITH PHYSICAL CHALLENGES. SPECIAL NEEDS LOCKER ROOMS AS WELL AS A POOL LIFT AND SPECIAL STAIRS ARE PROVIDED TO ACCOMMODATE THESE INDIVIDUALS. THROUGH LOCAL SPONSORSHIP, FREE WATER SAFETY CLASSES WERE HELD ONCE A MONTH FROM SEPTEMBER TO DECEMBER. THE 2025 YEAR WAS VERY CHALLENGING, AS OUR POOL WAS CLOSED FOR SIGNIFICANT REPAIRS FROM JANUARY THROUGH MAY. EXTENSIVE REPLACEMENT OF PIPES AND DRAINS WERE COMPLETED THE FIRST AND SECOND QUARTERS OF 2025, WITH FULL PROGRAMING RESUMING IN JUNE. DURING THE YEAR NUMEROUS FAMILY EVENTS ARE OFFERED. A SIGNIFICANT PORTION OF OUR YOUTH WORK IS DONE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE WHO CANNOT AFFORD TO PARTICIPATE OTHERWISE. THE YMCA PROVIDED 16,688 UNITS OF SERVICE IN YOUTH PROGRAMMING AND 6,176 IN YOUTH AQUATIC PROGRAMMING FOR A TOTAL OF 22,864 UNITS OF SERVICE IN 2025. YOUTH PROGRAMS-ALL YOUTH PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO STIMULATE INTELLECTUAL GROWTH AS WELL AS PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT AND TO BUILD SELF-ESTEEM ALONG WITH DISCIPLINE, GOAL SETTING AND SOCIAL INTERACTION. IN ADDITION, ALL PROGRAMS, BUT ESPECIALLY YOUTH PROGRAMS, INCORPORATE THE FOUR VALUES OF THE YMCA'S CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM: CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, AND RESPONSIBILITY. WE OFFER BASKETBALL LEAGUES AND PARTNER WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS TO OFFER FLAG FOOTBALL AND T-BALL. IN ADDITION, WE OFFER NINJA CLASSES, GYMNASTICS LESSONS (PRESCHOOL TO ADVANCED) AND ALL YEAR COMPETITIVE TEAM, TUMBLING LESSONS (BEGINNER TO ADVANCED), AND ACROBATIC GYMNASTICS LESSONS (BEGINNER TO ADVANCED). WE ALSO OFFER PARENT CHILD CLASSES AND A SENSORY FRIENDLY GYMNASTICS CLASS. OUR GOAL IS TO CREATE A NURTURING LEARNING ENVIRONMENT THAT FOSTERS TEAMWORK, SPORTSMANSHIP, SKILL DEVELOPMENT, AND CREATES FRIENDSHIPS AND HAPPY MEMORIES. YOUTH CAMPS RUN EVERY WEEK JUN-AUG AND PROGRAMS WITH A WIDE VARIETY OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES ARE INVOLVED. THE YMCA IS ENTERING ITS 3RD YEAR OF OFFERING CAMP YOU PLUS THIS CAMP PROVIDES AN INCLUSIVE SUMMER CAMP FOR STUDENTS SUPPORTED BY THE SHELBY COUNTY BOARD OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. IT FEATURES WEEKLY THEMES, FITNESS, CRAFTS AND SPORTS. THE YMCA OFFERS A VERY COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM IN THE AQUATICS AREA. AS PART OF ONGOING PROGRAMMING, SWIMMING LESSONS ARE PROVIDED TO PARTICIPANTS 6 MONTHS OF AGE THROUGH SENIOR CITIZENS; SPECIAL EMPHASIS IS GIVEN TO INDIVIDUALS WITH PHYSICAL CHALLENGES. SPECIAL NEEDS LOCKER ROOMS AS WELL AS A POOL LIFT AND SPECIAL STAIRS ARE PROVIDED TO ACCOMMODATE THESE INDIVIDUALS. THROUGH LOCAL SPONSORSHIP, FREE WATER SAFETY CLASSES WERE HELD ONCE A MONTH FROM SEPTEMBER TO DECEMBER. THE 2025 YEAR WAS VERY CHALLENGING, AS OUR POOL WAS CLOSED FOR SIGNIFICANT REPAIRS FROM JANUARY THROUGH MAY. EXTENSIVE REPLACEMENT OF PIPES AND DRAINS WERE COMPLETED THE FIRST AND SECOND QUARTERS OF 2025, WITH FULL PROGRAMING RESUMING IN JUNE. DURING THE YEAR NUMEROUS FAMILY EVENTS ARE OFFERED. A SIGNIFICANT PORTION OF OUR YOUTH WORK IS DONE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE WHO CANNOT AFFORD TO PARTICIPATE OTHERWISE. THE YMCA PROVIDED 16,688 UNITS OF SERVICE IN YOUTH PROGRAMMING AND 6,176 IN YOUTH AQUATIC PROGRAMMING FOR A TOTAL OF 22,864 UNITS OF SERVICE IN 2025.
- $1,000 spent. (EXPENSES 1000 INCLUDING GRANTS OF 1000)(REVENUE 4411) THERE ARE SMALL MISCELLANEOUS BUILDING RENTALS FOR THE YEAR
- (EXPENSES 1000 INCLUDING GRANTS OF 1000)(REVENUE 4411) THERE ARE SMALL MISCELLANEOUS BUILDING RENTALS FOR THE YEAR
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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since November 1967.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.
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