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Miami County Young Mens Christian Association Inc

EIN 35-0893512 · Peru, IN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak33 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MIAMI COUNTY YMCA IS A CHARITABLE, COMMUNITY SERVICE ORGANIZATION THAT INCLUDES MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN OF ALL AGES, ABILITIES, INCOMES, RACES, AND RELIGIONS. WE ARE DEDICATED TO BUILDING STRONG KIDS, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES BY PUTTING CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE HEALTHY LIFESTYLES, STRONG VALUES, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, AND COMMUNITY INTERACTION. EVERYONE IS WELCOME AT OUR YMCA, REGARDLESS OF THE ABILITY TO PAY-ALL WHO ARE IN NEED CAN RECEIVE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR MEMBERSHIPS AND PROGRAMS. OUR YMCA IS FOUNDED AND LED BY VOLUNTEERS FROM OUR COMMUNITY. VOLUNTEERS ALSO SERVE AS MENTORS, COACHES, PROGRAM LEADERS, AND INSTRUCTORS AND MORE. THE YMCA BELIEVES WE ALL NEED TO BELONG-A PLACE WHERE WE GENUINELY CARE ABOUT ONE ANOTHER; WHERE WE PULL TOGETHER FOR A COMMON CAUSE; WHERE WE TREAT EACH OTHER WITH LOVING KINDNESS, OPEN COMMUNICATION, AND SUPPORT; WHERE WE SHARE IN DECISIONS. THE YMCA NURTURES CHILDREN, SUPPORTS FAMILIES, AND STRENGTHENS SOC

Income
$3.5 million
Spending
$3.6 million
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
-20.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 40%
Employees
204
Volunteers
150
Highest pay
$113,313, exec. dir.

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

Weak: 33 out of 100. Higher than 4% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 39% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 38% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    93% 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 25

    15 of 15 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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 (3)
  1. $960,676 spent. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: WE CONNECT PEOPLE AND ORGANIZATIONS TO BRIDGE COMMUNITY GAPS BY COLLABORATING WITH OTHER COMMUNITY STRENGTHENING ORGANIZATIONS AND ADVOCATING FOR ISSUES CONSISTENT WITH OUR MISSION AND VALUES. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES INCLUDE THE Y TRANSIT PROGRAM, SERVING ON OUTSIDE COMMITTEES AND TASK FORCES, CROSS-AGENCY PARTNERSHIPS, ADVOCACY AND SUPPORT FOR COMMUNITY STRENGTHENING PROJECTS AND INITIATIVES, AND PROMOTION OF CHARACTER VALUES, VOLUNTEERISM, AND COMMUNITY COLLABORATION. THE Y IS ALSO THE LEAD AGENCY IN A COMMUNITY WIDE EFFORT TO PREVENT THE ABUSE OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, AND DRUGS BY YOUTH AND ADULTS-A GOOD EXAMPLE OF HOW WE LISTEN AND RESPOND TO OUR COMMUNITY'S MOST CRITICAL SOCIAL NEEDS THROUGH LEADERSHIP AND COLLABORATION.
  2. $1.3 million spent. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: WE NURTURE AND ENCOURAGE THE POTENTIAL OF EVERY CHILD THROUGH ENGAGING PROGRAMS AND SERVICES WHICH DEVELOP CHARACTER AND SKILLS THAT LEAD TO POSITIVE CHOICES, HEALTHY LIFESTYLES AND MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES INCLUDE PRESCHOOL AND SCHOOL AGE CHILD CARE, PRESCHOOL EDUCATION, YOUTH SPORTS, SWIM LESSONS, DAY CAMP, HOME SCHOOL P.E., MARTIAL ARTS, AND OTHER PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE FOR STRONGER KIDS AND FAMILIES. THESE YMCA PROGRAMS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES OFFER A RANGE OF EXPERIENCES THAT ENRICH COGNITIVE, SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, AND PHYSICAL GROWTH IN YOUNG PEOPLE.
  3. $1.1 million spent. HEALTHY LIVING: WE SUPPORT THE PURSUIT OF A HEALTHIER MIAMI COUNTY THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT OF EFFECTIVE AND INNOVATIVE WELLNESS PROGRAMS, SERVICES, AND COMMUNITY COLLABORATIONS THAT STRENGTHEN INDIVIDUALS IN SPIRIT, MIND, AND BODY. HEALTHY LIVING PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES INCLUDE WELLNESS COACHING, CARDIO AND STRENGTH TRAINING, SWIMMING, SPORTS LEAGUES, RACQUETBALL, GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES, MARTIAL ARTS, PERSONAL TRAINING, AND OTHER SERVICES THAT PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE SEEKING A HEALTHIER LIFE. AS A RESULT, PEOPLE IN OUR COMMUNITY RECEIVE THE SUPPORT, GUIDANCE, AND RESOURCES THEY NEED TO OVERCOME STRUGGLES WITH OBESITY, WORK/LIFE BALANCE, AND CHRONIC DISEASE.

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 October 1944.

    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.

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