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Young Mens Christian Association of West Central Illinois

EIN 37-0661262 · Quincy, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair69 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PUT CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND, AND BODY FOR ALL. THE YMCA OF WEST CENTRAL ILLINOIS IS A NON-PROFIT CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO STRENGTHENING THE FOUNDATIONS OF THE COMMUNITY THROUGH PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOCUSED ON YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, HEALTHY LIVING AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY.

Income
$3.4 million
Spending
$3.7 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
3.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 64%
Employees
255
Volunteers
378
Highest pay
$101,078, former 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: 69 out of 100. Higher than 44% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 7% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 26 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 48% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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, 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)
  1. $2.1 million spent. MEMBERSHIP SERVICES/PROGRAMS: PROVIDED A WIDE RANGE OF MEMBERSHIP SERVICES/PROGRAMS THAT IMPROVED THE HEALTH & WELL-BEING OF THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY AND ALL AGES.
  2. $844,053 spent. CHILD CARE PROGRAMS: PROVIDED A VARIETY OF CHILD CARE PROGRAMS THAT SERVED THE NEEDS OF WORKING FAMILIES IN THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE. THESE PROGRAMS PROVIDED HIGH QUALITY, SAFE & AFFORDABLE CHILD CARE SERVICES FOR WORKING FAMILIES. THE YMCA GIVES DIRECT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES SO THEY COULD SEND THEIR CHILD(REN) TO THE CHILD CARE PROGRAMS OFFERED BY THE YMCA.
  3. $37,346 spent. YOUTH SPORT PROGRAMS: PROVIDED A VARIETY OF DIFFERENT SPORT PROGRAMS FOR YOUNG CHILDREN THAT HELPED THESE KIDS GROW IN CONFIDENCE & SELF-ESTEEM AND LEARN THE VALUE OF SPORTSMANSHIP, TEAMWORK & FAIR PLAY.
  4. $52,517 spent. YMCA OF WEST CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROVIDED VARIOUS OTHER PROGRAMS TO INCLUDE COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS AND OTHER COMMUNITY SUPPORT.
  5. (Expenses $ 52,517 including grants of $)(Revenue $ 87,529) YMCA OF WEST CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROVIDED VARIOUS OTHER PROGRAMS TO INCLUDE COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS AND OTHER COMMUNITY SUPPORT.

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

  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 2024.

    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 1938.

    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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