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Fox Valley Family YMCA Inc

EIN 36-3028169 · Plano, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair52 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The Fox Valley YMCA, Inc. is a not-for-profit, charitable organization dedicated to servicing the community by helping to promote youth development, social responsibility, and healthy living. The programs are available to all regardless of age, race, sex, faith, disability, or income level.

Income
$6.9 million
Spending
$7.3 million
Spent on programs
52%
Reserves
1.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 89%
Employees
383
Volunteers
160

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

Fair: 52 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    52% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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.

  • 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.

  • 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 (6)
  1. $2.6 million spent. CHILD CARE BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS THESE PROGRAMS ARE DEVELOPED TO OFFER CRAFTS, SPORTS, AND ACADEMIC SUPPORT AND TO PROVIDE A WELL STRUCTURED ENVIRONMENT AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO THE STREETS, OR UNSUPERVISED LATCHKEY AFTERNOONS. (Expenses $ 251,768 including grants of $)(Revenue $ 2,285,690) FITNESS HEALTHY LIFESTYLES ARE ACHIEVED THROUGH NURTURING MIND, BODY AND SPIRIT, WELL-BEING AND FITNESS. IN ADDITION TO FITNESS CLASSES AND FITNESS FACILITIES, THE Y OFFERS A VARIETY OF FITNESS PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT PHYSICAL, INTELLECTUAL AND SPIRITUAL STRENGTH. (Expenses $ 16,912 including grants of $)(Revenue $ 18,696) PERFORMING ARTS ARE A GREAT WAY TO INCREASE A CHILD'S FLEXIBILITY, RANGE OF MOTION, PHYSICAL STRENGTH AND STAMINA. THE REPETITIVE MOVEMENTS INVOLVED IN DANCE CAN IMPROVE MUSCLE TONE, CORRECT POOR POSTURE, INCREASE BALANCE AND COORDINATION AND IMPROVE OVERALL CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH,.
  2. $557,217 spent. YMCA AQUATICS THE YMCA AQUATIC PROGRAM PROVIDES SWIMMING AND SAFETY SKILLS. THIS PROMOTES LIFE-LONG GOOD HEALTH AND SELF-CONFIDENCE.
  3. $320,395 spent. YMCA GYMNASTICS IS PROVIDED IN THE Y'S NEW STATE OF THE ART TRAINING FACILITY. THE YMCA PROVIDES STUDENTS WITH THE RESOURCES TO HELP THEM ACHIEVE THEIR GYMNASTIC GOALS. PERFORMING ARTS THE YMCA OFFERS A WIDE VARIETY OF DANCE CLASSES FOR AGES 18 MONTHS THROUGH 18 YEARS. THE DANCE PROGRAM DEVELOPS A PERSON PHYSICALLY, ARTISTICALLY, INTELLECTUALLY, EMOTIONALLY, AND SOCIALLY. THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, THE YMCA OFFERS A VARIETY OF ART CLASSES FOR CHILDREN TO EXPERIENCE A VARIETY OF ART MEDIUMS SUCH AS PAINTING, DRAWING, MOSAICS, CERAMICS, AND SCULPTING. YMCA YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAMS WE HAVE DEVELOPED SEVERAL TYPES OF SPORTS PROGRAMS SUCH AS GYMNASTICS, BASKETBALL AND SOCCER. OUR SPORTS PROGRAMS EMPHASIZE DEVELOPMENT OF SKILL, HEALTH AND FITNESS, SAFETY, COOPERATION, VALUES, SELF-ESTEEM, AND RESPECT FOR OTHERS. THE OBJECTIVE IS TO ESTABLISH A PRACTICE THAT WILL BENEFIT THE INDIVIDUAL OVER THEIR LIFE-TIME. WE HAD OVER 700 YOUTH PARTICIPATE IN OUR PROGRAMS. (Expenses $ 251,768 including grants of $)(Revenue $ 2,285,690) FITNESS HEALTHY LIFESTYLES ARE ACHIEVED THROUGH NURTURING MIND, BODY AND SPIRIT, WELL-BEING AND FITNESS. IN ADDITION TO FITNESS CLASSES AND FITNESS FACILITIES, THE Y OFFERS A VARIETY OF FITNESS PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT PHYSICAL, INTELLECTUAL AND SPIRITUAL STRENGTH. (Expenses $ 16,912 including grants of $)(Revenue $ 18,696) PERFORMING ARTS ARE A GREAT WAY TO INCREASE A CHILD'S FLEXIBILITY, RANGE OF MOTION, PHYSICAL STRENGTH AND STAMINA. THE REPETITIVE MOVEMENTS INVOLVED IN DANCE CAN IMPROVE MUSCLE TONE, CORRECT POOR POSTURE, INCREASE BALANCE AND COORDINATION AND IMPROVE OVERALL CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH,.
  4. $251,768 spent. FITNESS HEALTHY LIFESTYLES ARE ACHIEVED THROUGH NURTURING MIND, BODY AND SPIRIT, WELL-BEING AND FITNESS. IN ADDITION TO FITNESS CLASSES AND FITNESS FACILITIES, THE Y OFFERS A VARIETY OF FITNESS PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT PHYSICAL, INTELLECTUAL AND SPIRITUAL STRENGTH.
  5. $16,912 spent. PERFORMING ARTS ARE A GREAT WAY TO INCREASE A CHILD'S FLEXIBILITY, RANGE OF MOTION, PHYSICAL STRENGTH AND STAMINA. THE REPETITIVE MOVEMENTS INVOLVED IN DANCE CAN IMPROVE MUSCLE TONE, CORRECT POOR POSTURE, INCREASE BALANCE AND COORDINATION AND IMPROVE OVERALL CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH,.
  6. YMCA GYMNASTICS IS PROVIDED IN THE Y'S NEW STATE OF THE ART TRAINING FACILITY. THE YMCA PROVIDES STUDENTS WITH THE RESOURCES TO HELP THEM ACHIEVE THEIR GYMNASTIC GOALS. PERFORMING ARTS - THE YMCA OFFERS A WIDE VARIETY OF DANCE CLASSES FOR AGES 18 MONTHS THROUGH 18 YEARS. THE DANCE PROGRAM DEVELOPS A PERSON PHYSICALLY, ARTISTICALLY, INTELLECTUALLY, EMOTIONALLY, AND SOCIALLY. THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, THE YMCA OFFERS A VARIETY OF ART CLASSES FOR CHILDREN TO EXPERIENCE A VARIETY OF ART MEDIUMS SUCH AS PAINTING, DRAWING, MOSAICS, CERAMICS AND SCULPTING.

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 September 1979.

    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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