Young Mens Christian Assoc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The YMCA of DeKalb County's (YMCA) mission is "building relationships to connect people to Christ." We are a Christ Centered community loving God, honoring and respecting others, and bringing people together as the hub of community engagement where everyone is valued. The YMCA is a powerful association of men, women, and children committed to bringing about lasting personal and social change. With a focus on nurturing the potential of every child and teen, improving the nation's health and well-being and providing opportunities to give back and support neighbors, the YMCA enables youth, adults, families and communities to be healthy, confident, connected and secure.
- Income
- $8.8 million
- Spending
- $4.7 million
- Spent on programs
- 67%
- Reserves
- 6.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 58%
- Employees
- 155
- Volunteers
- 516
- Highest pay
- $150,366, 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
Strong: 93 out of 100.
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 6.6 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 3% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 47% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 144% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1567% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 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: 90 out of 100.
Independent board
25 of 2516 of 17 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
0 of 10Did not give 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 (1)
- $3.2 million spent. THE YMCA OF DEKALB COUNTY WAS OPEN TO MEMBERS AND NONMEMBERS ALIKE FOR USE OF ITS FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH, ADULTS AND FAMILIES DURING THE YEAR. THERE WERE APPROXIMATELY 9,314 MEMBERS OF THE YMCA AT THE END OF THE YEAR. THE YMCA OFFERS STRUCTURED AND UNSTRUCTURED OPPORTUNITIES TO BUILD STRONGER FAMILIES YEAR-ROUND. SERVICES THAT ARE PROVIDED INCLUDE FITNESS AND WATER FITNESS PROGRAMS, OUTREACH PROGRAMS, SPECIALIZED SPORTS TEAMS AND TRAINING, CHILD CARE SERVICES, BIBLE STUDIES AND EVENTS. THE YMCA ASSISTED MANY INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN MEMBERSHIP ASSISTANCE. YOUTH PROGRAMS ARE PROVIDED TO SERVE CHILDREN THROUGH CHILD CARE, DAY CAMP, YOUTH SOCCER, BASKETBALL, SWIMMING LESSONS AND VARIOUS TEEN PROGRAMS. THE YMCA ALSO OFFERS OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADULTS THAT INCLUDE SWIMMING, USE OF FITNESS CENTER AND FITNESS CLASSES RANGING FROM GROUP EXERCISE AND GROUP CYCLING TO SILVER SNEAKERS AND ZUMBA. THE SCHOLARSHIPS ARE STRUCTURED ON A SLIDING FEE SCALE BASIS TO ENSURE THAT EVERY PERSON OR FAMILY WHO WISHES TO USE THE SERVICES AND PROGRAMS OFFERED IS ABLE TO PARTICIPATE. ALL OF THE ORGANIZED SPORTS, BIBLE STUDIES AND YOUTH PROGRAMS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC TO PARTICIPATE.
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 November 6, 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 April 1938.
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 November 4, 2026.
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