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Kosciusko Community Y M C a Inc

EIN 35-1068182 · Warsaw, IN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood86 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WE ARE A VOLUNTEER-LED PUBLIC CHARITY OF MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN OF ALL AGES, ABILITIES, RACES AND RELIGIONS. OUR MISSION IS TO PUT CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD A HEALTHY SPIRIT,MIND AND BODY FOR ALL.

Income
$5.1 million
Spending
$5.1 million
Spent on programs
70%
Reserves
6.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 69%
Employees
379
Volunteers
113
Highest pay
$168,578, 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

Good: 86 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    70% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 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. $2.3 million spent. HEALTHY LIVING & MEMBERSHIPS THE YMCA IS A LEADING VOICE ON HEALTH AND WELLBEING. WE BRING FAMILIES CLOSER TOGETHER, ENCOURAGE GOOD HEALTH, AND FOSTER CONNECTIONS THROUGH FITNESS, SPORTS, FUN, AND SHARED INTERESTS. AS A RESULT, THE PEOPLE IN OUR COMMUNITY ARE RECEIVING THE SUPPORT, GUIDANCE, AND RESOURCES THEY NEED TO ACHIEVE GREATER HEALTH IN SPIRIT, MIND, AND BODY. THIS IS PARTICULARLY IMPORTANT AS FAMILIES STRUGGLE WITH WORK/LIFE BALANCE AND INDIVIDUALS SEARCH FOR CONNECTION, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND A PLACE TO BELONG. OUR PROGRAMS ARE ACCESSIBLE, AFFORDABLE, AND OPEN TO ALL FAITHS, BACKGROUNDS, ABILITIES, AND INCOME LEVELS. IN 2025, THE YMCA SERVED 25,723 PEOPLE THROUGH MEMBERSHIPS, GROUP EXERCISE, SPORTS, SWIM LESSONS, LIVESTRONG AT THE YMCA, ACTIVE OLDER ADULT PROGRAMS, AND OTHER HEALTHY LIVING INITIATIVES. THROUGH DONOR SUPPORT AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, ACCESS TO HEALTH AND WELLNESS REMAINED OPEN TO EVERYONE IN OUR COMMUNITY. HEALTHY LIVING & MEMBERSHIPS THE YMCA IS A LEADING VOICE ON HEALTH AND WELLBEING. WE BRING FAMILIES CLOSER TOGETHER, ENCOURAGE GOOD HEALTH, AND FOSTER CONNECTIONS THROUGH FITNESS, SPORTS, FUN, AND SHARED INTERESTS. AS A RESULT, THE PEOPLE IN OUR COMMUNITY ARE RECEIVING THE SUPPORT, GUIDANCE, AND RESOURCES THEY NEED TO ACHIEVE GREATER HEALTH IN SPIRIT, MIND, AND BODY. THIS IS PARTICULARLY IMPORTANT AS FAMILIES STRUGGLE WITH WORK/LIFE BALANCE AND INDIVIDUALS SEARCH FOR CONNECTION, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND A PLACE TO BELONG. OUR PROGRAMS ARE ACCESSIBLE, AFFORDABLE, AND OPEN TO ALL FAITHS, BACKGROUNDS, ABILITIES, AND INCOME LEVELS. IN 2025, THE YMCA SERVED 25,723 PEOPLE THROUGH MEMBERSHIPS, GROUP EXERCISE, SPORTS, SWIM LESSONS, LIVESTRONG AT THE YMCA, ACTIVE OLDER ADULT PROGRAMS, AND OTHER HEALTHY LIVING INITIATIVES. THROUGH DONOR SUPPORT AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, ACCESS TO HEALTH AND WELLNESS REMAINED OPEN TO EVERYONE IN OUR COMMUNITY.
  2. $1.1 million spent. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT OUR YMCA IS COMMITTED TO NURTURING THE POTENTIAL OF EVERY CHILD AND TEEN. WE BELIEVE THAT ALL KIDS DESERVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCOVER WHO THEY ARE AND WHAT THEY CAN ACHIEVE. THAT IS WHY WE HELP YOUNG PEOPLE CULTIVATE THE VALUES, SKILLS, AND RELATIONSHIPS THAT LEAD TO POSITIVE BEHAVIORS, BETTER HEALTH, AND EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT. OUR YMCA PROGRAMS, SUCH AS CHILDCARE, EARLY LEARNING PRESCHOOL, SUMMER DAY CAMP, SPORTS, SWIM LESSONS, AND ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS, OFFER A RANGE OF EXPERIENCES THAT ENRICH COGNITIVE, SOCIAL, PHYSICAL, AND EMOTIONAL GROWTH. IN 2025, THE YMCA SERVED 5,802 YOUTH THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT HELPED BUILD CONFIDENCE, FRIENDSHIPS, AND A SENSE OF BELONGING. EXPENSES INCLUDE SUBSIDIES AND DIRECT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE THAT HELP ENSURE EVERY CHILD HAS ACCESS TO LIFE CHANGING YMCA PROGRAMS REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT OUR YMCA IS COMMITTED TO NURTURING THE POTENTIAL OF EVERY CHILD AND TEEN. WE BELIEVE THAT ALL KIDS DESERVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCOVER WHO THEY ARE AND WHAT THEY CAN ACHIEVE. THAT IS WHY WE HELP YOUNG PEOPLE CULTIVATE THE VALUES, SKILLS, AND RELATIONSHIPS THAT LEAD TO POSITIVE BEHAVIORS, BETTER HEALTH, AND EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT. OUR YMCA PROGRAMS, SUCH AS CHILDCARE, EARLY LEARNING PRESCHOOL, SUMMER DAY CAMP, SPORTS, SWIM LESSONS, AND ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS, OFFER A RANGE OF EXPERIENCES THAT ENRICH COGNITIVE, SOCIAL, PHYSICAL, AND EMOTIONAL GROWTH. IN 2025, THE YMCA SERVED 5,802 YOUTH THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT HELPED BUILD CONFIDENCE, FRIENDSHIPS, AND A SENSE OF BELONGING. EXPENSES INCLUDE SUBSIDIES AND DIRECT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE THAT HELP ENSURE EVERY CHILD HAS ACCESS TO LIFE CHANGING YMCA PROGRAMS REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY.
  3. $250,948 spent. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY OUR YMCA BELIEVES IN GIVING BACK AND SUPPORTING OUR NEIGHBORS. WE HAVE BEEN LISTENING AND RESPONDING TO OUR COMMUNITY'S MOST CRITICAL SOCIAL NEEDS FOR MORE THAN 60 YEARS. YMCA PROGRAMS SUCH AS LIVESTRONG AT THE YMCA, ENHANCE FITNESS, COMMUNITY OUTREACH EVENTS, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, AND PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS ARE EXAMPLES OF HOW WE DELIVER TRAINING, RESOURCES, AND SUPPORT THAT EMPOWER OUR NEIGHBORS TO EFFECT CHANGE, BRIDGE GAPS, AND OVERCOME OBSTACLES. IN 2025, THE YMCA PROVIDED 214,632 IN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES THROUGH MEMBERSHIPS, YOUTH SPORTS, SWIM LESSONS, CHILDCARE, SUMMER DAY CAMP, AND OTHER YMCA PROGRAMS. THROUGH THE GENEROSITY OF DONORS, VOLUNTEERS, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS, THE YMCA CONTINUED TO BE A PLACE OF CARE, CONNECTION, AND IMPACT FOR PEOPLE ACROSS KOSCIUSKO COUNTY. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY OUR YMCA BELIEVES IN GIVING BACK AND SUPPORTING OUR NEIGHBORS. WE HAVE BEEN LISTENING AND RESPONDING TO OUR COMMUNITY'S MOST CRITICAL SOCIAL NEEDS FOR MORE THAN 60 YEARS. YMCA PROGRAMS SUCH AS LIVESTRONG AT THE YMCA, ENHANCE FITNESS, COMMUNITY OUTREACH EVENTS, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, AND PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS ARE EXAMPLES OF HOW WE DELIVER TRAINING, RESOURCES, AND SUPPORT THAT EMPOWER OUR NEIGHBORS TO EFFECT CHANGE, BRIDGE GAPS, AND OVERCOME OBSTACLES. IN 2025, THE YMCA PROVIDED 214,632 IN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES THROUGH MEMBERSHIPS, YOUTH SPORTS, SWIM LESSONS, CHILDCARE, SUMMER DAY CAMP, AND OTHER YMCA PROGRAMS. THROUGH THE GENEROSITY OF DONORS, VOLUNTEERS, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS, THE YMCA CONTINUED TO BE A PLACE OF CARE, CONNECTION, AND IMPACT FOR PEOPLE ACROSS KOSCIUSKO COUNTY.

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 October 13, 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 January 1973.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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