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Young Mens Christian Association

EIN 35-0868218 · Vincennes, IN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PUT CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND, AND BODY FOR ALL.

Income
$5.3 million
Spending
$4.5 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
8.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 47%
Employees
155
Volunteers
325

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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 16% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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 25

    4653 of 18 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.

  • 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, 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 (4)
  1. $2.5 million spent. OLDER ADULTS The YMCA Bettye J. McCormick Center proudly offers services and resources for the communitys maturing population, and provides county-wide transportation through VanGo. Addressing social responsibility and healthy living, programming at the McCormick Center focuses on ways to enhance lives while meeting individual and community needs. VanGo transportation provided over 82,000 low cost rides in 2025. Over 35,000 hot meals were served through a nutrition program. Almost 90,000 units of service were provided to adults through Adult Daycare. Regularly scheduled health screenings, informational seminars, recreational activities, and social group settings are provided at the Center.
  2. $210,228 spent. AFTER SCHOOL CARE, and DAY CAMP. After School Care served 92 children kindergarten through grade six, while 180 children enjoyed Summer Day Camp. These programs allow families to balance work and family schedules, knowing their children are thriving in a safe, nurturing environment. Curriculum and activities focus on youth development with a focus on core values, self-esteem, healthy living, and social responsibility. We provide financial aid for qualifying families, making certain no one is denied the opportunity to participate.
  3. $239,900 spent. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS Over 3,400 children of all ages enjoyed activities and social interaction through sport teams, swim lessons, environmental learning activities, community service projects. They developed self-esteem and self-reliance, learned how to make ethical and moral decisions based on our core values of respect, responsibility, caring, honesty, and cooperation. Over 700 youth and families received over 99,000 in financial aid for scholarships in 2025.
  4. Program Service Expenses 1,107,444, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 HEALTH AND WELLNESS FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS The core of the YMCA movement addresses the development of spirit, mind, and body for people of all ages and abilities. Over 4,800 people of all ages participated in programming designed to help create realistic goals for self-improvement that emphasizes disease prevention through regular exercise, proper nutrition, stress management, and health education. Sports programs for youth, families and adults promote teamwork, social interaction, and development of social and physical skills. Aquatic programs including family swim, individual lap swim lessons for all ages, infant and toddler/parent classes, along with arthritis therapy classes provide an avenue for shared social interaction while learning new skills along with water safety.

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

  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 October 13, 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 November 6, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since March 1943.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: Young Mens Christian Association Retirement Fund (New York, NY), EIN 13-5562401. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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