Young Mens Christian Association of Southwestern Indiana Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
THE YMCA OF SOUTHWESTERN IN. INC., FOLLOWING THE EXAMPLE OF JESUS CHRIST, RESPONDS TO COMMUNITY NEEDS BY SERVING ALL PEOPLE, ESPECIALLY YOUTH, THROUGH RELATIONSHIPS AND ACTIVITIES THAT PROMOTE HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND, AND BODY.
- Income
- $16.6 million
- Spending
- $12.9 million
- Spent on programs
- 89%
- Reserves
- -8.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 52%
- Employees
- 1,060
- Volunteers
- 574
- Highest pay
- $245,757, ceo
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
Fair: 55 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
10 of 20It owes 40% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 22% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 23% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1589% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 16% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).
Independent board
25 of 2539 of 42 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
0 of 10Reports at least one of: diversion of assets, excess benefits, 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)
- $2.6 million spent. Our Childcare Programs serve critical needs for children, families and businesses in our communities. Out of School Time programming gives families peace of mind knowing that their children are safe and being supervised by skilled and caring staff members while parents are at work meeting their obligations to their employer. We have established long lasting partnerships with multiple school districts in our region so that we can offer high quality and affordable childcare to children through-out our four county foot print. Children in our programs develop interpersonal skills through group interaction, engage in physical activity through vigorous play, and are supported academically with study time and assistance from staff. In 2024 we served 1,548 (unduplicated) children in Before & Afterschool Care and 1,154 in Summer Day Camp. An additional 351 were served during holiday breaks and school closures. We remain committed to offering high quality child care to all, even when a family may not be able to pay the full cost of tuition. In 2024, 168,042 was provided in Financial Assistance ,to deserving families.
- $2.4 million spent. Through our resident camp, Camp Carson, we have been able to provide summer memories that span generations. Since 1940 campers have experienced week-long stays that are safe, fun, inclusive, and challenging. Campers and staff from around the world and well over 18 U.S. states come together at camp to build impactful friendships that help them develop a better appreciation of each other as unique individuals. Partnerships with Army Reserve Child & Youth Services and The National Military Family Association allow us to give back to those that serve us by providing a free camping experience for their children while they are deployed. Partnering with our Outreach Department we ensure that children from underserved parts of our community get an opportunity to experience the beauty and inspiration of camp. At Camp Carson children are freed from distractions so that they can see the true beauty of God's creation as they convene with nature. In 2024 we served 1,442 children and awarded $192,048 in financial assistance.
- $2.0 million spent. Health and Well Being is at the core of our mission and we provide the tools and encouragement for people of all ages and activity levels to make health and well being a priority. We employ a wide array of programs that include fitness assessments, nutritional counseling, personal training, group exercise, and aquatic programming to give individuals multiple options towards a healthier life style. Additionally, through our Community Integrated Health programs (our community based preventative strategies partnered with traditional healthcare) focuses on chronic conditions like arthritis, diabetes and Parkinson's. Through evidence based programming our work has aided in the prevention and control of chronic disease and disability impacting individuals through-out our region. Programs like Rock Steady Boxing, Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Programs, Live Strong and Pedaling for Parkinson's are major components of our Community Integrated Health offerings. So that income isn't a barrier we provided $440,109 in financial assistance to those in need. In 2024 we served 19,622 individuals in our health and wellbeing initiatives.
- $4.5 million spent. THE YMCA IS MORE THAN THE FOUR WALLS OF THE FACILITIES: THE YMCA IS A PARTNER IN BUILDING STRONGER COMMUNITIES FOR MEMBERS AND NON-MEMBERS. THE YMCA OF SOUTHWESTERN IN, INC. PROMOTES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT THROUGH A SERIES OF PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO WORK WITH THE DISADVANTAGED, THE HOMELESS, AND THE HUNGRY YOUTH BY PROVIDING JOB TRAINING, LANGUAGE AND LITERACY CLASSES, LEADERSHIP CLASSES SUCH AS YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT, AND COUNSELING. WE HAVE COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS WITH AGENCIES SUCH AS UNITED WAY, EVANSVILLE HOUSING AUTHORITY, AND EVANSVILLE VANDERBURGH SCHOOL CORPORATION. THE YMCA BELIEVES THAT ITS ROLE IN STIMULATING VOLUNTEERISM, TRAINING VOLUNTEER LEADERS, AND PROVIDING VEHICLES FOR CHARITABLE WORK ADDRESSES AN IMPORTANT SOCIAL NEED. IN 2024, WE SERVED 7,067 CHILDREN IN AQUATICS AND SPORTS PROGRAMS AND 1,950 CHILDREN IN FREE OUTREACH PROGRAMS.
- (Expenses $ 4,534,160 including grants of $ 1,000)(Revenue $ 525,178) THE YMCA IS MORE THAN THE FOUR WALLS OF THE FACILITIES: THE YMCA IS A PARTNER IN BUILDING STRONGER COMMUNITIES FOR MEMBERS AND NON-MEMBERS. THE YMCA OF SOUTHWESTERN IN, INC. PROMOTES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT THROUGH A SERIES OF PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO WORK WITH THE DISADVANTAGED, THE HOMELESS, AND THE HUNGRY YOUTH BY PROVIDING JOB TRAINING, LANGUAGE AND LITERACY CLASSES, LEADERSHIP CLASSES SUCH AS YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT, AND COUNSELING. WE HAVE COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS WITH AGENCIES SUCH AS UNITED WAY, EVANSVILLE HOUSING AUTHORITY, AND EVANSVILLE VANDERBURGH SCHOOL CORPORATION. THE YMCA BELIEVES THAT ITS ROLE IN STIMULATING VOLUNTEERISM, TRAINING VOLUNTEER LEADERS, AND PROVIDING VEHICLES FOR CHARITABLE WORK ADDRESSES AN IMPORTANT SOCIAL NEED. IN 2024, WE SERVED 7,067 CHILDREN IN AQUATICS AND SPORTS PROGRAMS AND 1,950 CHILDREN IN FREE OUTREACH PROGRAMS.
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 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 2024.
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 October 1942.
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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