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Young Mens Christian Association

EIN 37-1071231 · Taylorville, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair61 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION AND PURPOSE OF THE YMCA IS TO PUT CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO ACTION THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY FOR ALL. YMCA PROGRAMS FOCUS ON FOUR CORE VALUES: CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, AND RESPONSIBILITY, WE SERVE MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN OF ALL AGES, RACES, ABILITIES, INCOMES AND RELIGIONS. WE PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THOSE WHO NEED IT. WE IDENTIFY NEEDS WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY AND RESPOND TO THEM SO THAT THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY BENEFITS FROM OUR EFFORTS. NO ONE IS EVER DENIED PARTICIPATION OR MEMBERSHIP TO THE YMCA REGARDLESS OF RACE, RELIGION OR INABILITY TO PAY.

Income
$1.8 million
Spending
$1.5 million
Spent on programs
71%
Reserves
-2.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 50%
Employees
89
Volunteers
400
Highest pay
$102,855, executive director

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: 61 out of 100. Higher than 33% 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

    16 of 20

    It owes 19% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 17% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 27% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    71% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 23 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

    18 of 18 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 (7)
  1. $396,198 spent. HEALTH, WELLNESS & FITNESS: THE ASSOCIATIONS HEALTH, WELLNESS AND FITNESS PROGRAMS HELP ACHEIVE A UNITY OF SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY THROUGH MEDICALLY BASED PROGRAMS THAT STRESS PROPER EXERCISE, NUTRITION, STRESS MANAGEMENT, AVOIDANCE OF DRUGS AND ALCOHOL ABUSE, AND HEALTH EDUCATION. THE ASSOCIATION OFFERS A LIFELONG PROGRESSION OF HEALTH AND FITNESS ACTIVITIES, EXPERIENCES AND EDUCATION INCLUDING PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN, TEENS, FAMILIIES AND SENIORS. SOME OF THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE: PRESCHOOL MOVEMENT, PARENT/CHILD EXERCISE, AEROBICS, STRENTH TRAINING AND SENIOR FITNESS. THE VAST MAJORITY OF OUR 2,400 PROGRAM MEMBERS PARTICIPATE IN THESE PROGRAMS.
  2. $235,578 spent. SPORTS & RECREATION: THESE PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS PROMOTE APPRECIATION OF ONES OWN SELF WORTH. YOUTH SPORTS FOCUS ON THE FULL AND EQUAL PARTICIPATION OF EACH YOUTH. YOUTH PROGRAMS HELP STRENGTHEN FAMILIES THROUGH PARENT COACHING AND ATTENDENCE. YOUTH PARTICIPATION IN SPORTS BUILDS LIFELONG POSITIVE ATTITUDES, HABITS OF HEALTHY EXERCISE, GOOD NUTRITION AND INSTILL RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES AS IMPORTANT INTO ADULT LIFE. YOUTH AND ADULT PROGRAMS INCLUDE: INDOOR/OUTDOOR SOCCER, BASKETBALL, TENNIS, VOLLEYBALL, RAQUETBALL AND OTHER SPORTS AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES. THOSE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS ARE WELCOMED IN BOTH YOUTH AND ADULT PROGRAMS. PROGRAMS AT ALL LEVELS VALUE COOPERATION OVER COMPETITION, FAIR PLAY OVER WINNING AT ALL COSTS, GOOD HEALTH OVER A GOOD SCORE, AND BUILDING SELF-ESTEEM OVER BEATING THE OPPONENT. THE ASSOCIATION KNOWS THAT WITH THIS APPROACH EVERYONE WINS-UNDEFEATED IN SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY.
  3. $203,454 spent. AQUATICS: THESE PROGRAMS ARE PART OF THE ASSOCIATIONS OVERALL GOAL OF BUILDING HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY. THE AQUATIC CENTER FACILITY OFFERS LAP SWIMMING, AREAS FOR AQUAEROBICS, WATER WALK/ LAZY RIVER, VORTEX AND OVER 100 SLIDE, IN ADDITION TO AQUATIC AREAS FOR INFANTS AND TODDLERS. IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING SPECIFIC SWIMMING AND WATER SAFETY SKILLS; AQUATICS PROGRAMS PROMOTE GOOD HEALTH THROUGH REGULAR EXERCISE, TEAMWORK, SELF-CONFIDENCE AND LEADERSHIP. THESE PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED AT FEES AFFORDABLE TO THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE. YOUTH PARTICIPATE IN PROGRESSIVE SWIM CLASSES AND ADULT PARTICIPATE IN AQUATIC EXERCISE PROGRAMS. SENIORS PARTICIPATE IN SPECIALLY DESIGNED CLASSES TO INCREASE JOINT FLEXIBILITY AND HELP RELIEVE PAIN. THE ASSOCIATION ALSO PROVIDES AN EXCELLENT RESOURCE FOR OUR LOCAL MEDICAL COMMUNITY TO REFER PATIENTS TO FOR LOW IMPACT REHABILITATIVE PROGRAMS. LIFEGUARD TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION CLASSES ARE ALSO PROVIDED. THE ASSOCIATION AQUATIC PROGRAMS OFFERED ACTIVITIES FOR OVER 500 PEOPLE FROM INFANTS THROUGH SENIORS.
  4. $235,578 spent. ALL OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDING EDUCATIONAL & SOCIAL: THE ASSOCIATION ALSO OFFERS NUMEROUS OTHER PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS INCLUDING: AFTER SCHOOL AND SCHOOLS OUT PROGRAMS THAT OFFER YOUTH AN OPPORTUNITY TO BE IN A STRUCTURED EDUCATIONAL AND SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL TIMES LED BY TRAINED STAFF. THE ASSOCIATION ALSO OFFERS
  5. GRADE SCHOOL AND JR. HIGH AGED YOUTH TEEN CENTERS WEEKLY THAT OFFER A SAFE, FUN ENVIRONMENT TO SOCIALIZE THAT PROMOTES THE ASSOCIATIONS CORE VALUES AND MISSION.
  6. ALL OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDING EDUCATIONAL & SOCIAL: 235578. 0. 194560.
  7. GRADE SCHOOL AND JR. HIGH AGED YOUTH TEEN CENTERS 0. 0. 0.

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 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 November 4, 2026.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: Old Colony Young Mens Christian Association Inc (Brockton, MA), EIN 04-2125014. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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