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Mattoon Area Young Mens Christian Association

EIN 37-1122559 · Mattoon, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood72 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO PUT CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY FOR ALL.

Income
$3.1 million
Spending
$3.5 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
10.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 76%
Employees
230
Volunteers
401
Highest pay
$88,089, exec. dir

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 72 out of 100. Higher than 49% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 22% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 11 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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

    19 of 19 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 September 30, 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. $2.9 million spent. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT - THE MATTOON AREA FAMILY YMCA PROVIDES A RANGE OF YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO HELP YOUNG PEOPLE REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL BY BUILDING VALUES, SKILLS, AND POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS. PROGRAMS INCLUDE YOUTH SPORTS, HOMESCHOOL PROGRAMMING, YOUTH FREE WEIGHT TRAINING, SUMMER CAMP, BEFORE- AND AFTER-SCHOOL CARE, AND SWIM LESSONS. DURING THE PAST YEAR, 2,304 YOUTH PARTICIPATED IN THESE PROGRAMS. TO ENSURE ACCESS FOR ALL, THE YMCA PROVIDED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND SUBSIDIES TO REMOVE ECONOMIC BARRIERS, ENABLING APPROXIMATELY 40% OF PARTICIPATING YOUTH TO ENGAGE IN PROGRAMS REGARDLESS OF HOUSEHOLD INCOME. KEY YOUTH PROGRAMS INCLUDE YOUTH SPORTS, WHICH SERVED 1,317 PARTICIPANTS AND EMPHASIZED TEAMWORK, LEADERSHIP, AND SPORTSMANSHIP. THE YOUTH FREE WEIGHT TRAINING PROGRAM SUPPORTS HEALTHY HABITS AND FAMILY ENGAGEMENT BY PROVIDING A SAFE, SUPERVISED ENVIRONMENT FOR EXERCISE. SWIM LESSONS FOCUS ON WATER SAFETY AND SKILL DEVELOPMENT, EQUIPPING YOUTH WITH ESSENTIAL LIFE-SAVING SKILLS AND PROMOTING CONFIDENCE AROUND WATER. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT - THE MATTOON AREA FAMILY YMCA PROVIDES A RANGE OF YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO HELP YOUNG PEOPLE REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL BY BUILDING VALUES, SKILLS, AND POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS. PROGRAMS INCLUDE YOUTH SPORTS, HOMESCHOOL PROGRAMMING, YOUTH FREE WEIGHT TRAINING, SUMMER CAMP, BEFORE- AND AFTER-SCHOOL CARE, AND SWIM LESSONS. DURING THE PAST YEAR, 2,304 YOUTH PARTICIPATED IN THESE PROGRAMS. TO ENSURE ACCESS FOR ALL, THE YMCA PROVIDED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND SUBSIDIES TO REMOVE ECONOMIC BARRIERS, ENABLING APPROXIMATELY 40% OF PARTICIPATING YOUTH TO ENGAGE IN PROGRAMS REGARDLESS OF HOUSEHOLD INCOME. KEY YOUTH PROGRAMS INCLUDE YOUTH SPORTS, WHICH SERVED 1,317 PARTICIPANTS AND EMPHASIZED TEAMWORK, LEADERSHIP, AND SPORTSMANSHIP. THE YOUTH FREE WEIGHT TRAINING PROGRAM SUPPORTS HEALTHY HABITS AND FAMILY ENGAGEMENT BY PROVIDING A SAFE, SUPERVISED ENVIRONMENT FOR EXERCISE. SWIM LESSONS FOCUS ON WATER SAFETY AND SKILL DEVELOPMENT, EQUIPPING YOUTH WITH ESSENTIAL LIFE-SAVING SKILLS AND PROMOTING CONFIDENCE AROUND WATER.
  2. HEALTHY LIVING - THE MATTOON AREA FAMILY YMCA PROMOTES HEALTH AND WELL- BEING BY PROVIDING PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT SUPPORT PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, DISEASE PREVENTION, AND SOCIAL CONNECTION FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO BE ACCESSIBLE AND AFFORDABLE AND ARE OPEN TO ALL, REGARDLESS OF FAITH, BACKGROUND, ABILITY, OR INCOME. DURING THE PAST YEAR, THE YMCA PROVIDED 279,824 IN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO HELP REMOVE ECONOMIC BARRIERS TO PARTICIPATION. THE FACILITY RECORDED 180,929 VISITS, WITH MEMBERS AND PARTICIPANTS ENGAGING IN A WIDE RANGE OF WELLNESS ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES, AQUATIC PROGRAMS, ACTIVE OLDER ADULT PROGRAMMING, AND YOUTH AND FAMILY ACTIVITIES. PROGRAMS SERVE INDIVIDUALS ACROSS THE LIFESPAN, FROM INFANTS TO OLDER ADULTS. THE YMCA DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM SUPPORTS ADULTS AT HIGH RISK OF DEVELOPING TYPE 2 DIABETES AND HAS DEMONSTRATED OUTCOMES CONSISTENT WITH NATIONAL RESEARCH, REDUCING RISK BY UP TO 58%, OR 71% FOR PARTICIPANTS OVER AGE 60, AS REPORTED BY THE NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH. ADDITIONAL HEALTH-FOCUSED PROGRAMS INCLUDE BLOOD PRESSURE SELF-MONITORING AND HEALTHY HEARTS, WHICH PROMOTE CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH AND LONG-TERM WELLNESS. HEALTHY LIVING - THE MATTOON AREA FAMILY YMCA PROMOTES HEALTH AND WELL- BEING BY PROVIDING PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT SUPPORT PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, DISEASE PREVENTION, AND SOCIAL CONNECTION FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO BE ACCESSIBLE AND AFFORDABLE AND ARE OPEN TO ALL, REGARDLESS OF FAITH, BACKGROUND, ABILITY, OR INCOME. DURING THE PAST YEAR, THE YMCA PROVIDED 279,824 IN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO HELP REMOVE ECONOMIC BARRIERS TO PARTICIPATION. THE FACILITY RECORDED 180,929 VISITS, WITH MEMBERS AND PARTICIPANTS ENGAGING IN A WIDE RANGE OF WELLNESS ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES, AQUATIC PROGRAMS, ACTIVE OLDER ADULT PROGRAMMING, AND YOUTH AND FAMILY ACTIVITIES. PROGRAMS SERVE INDIVIDUALS ACROSS THE LIFESPAN, FROM INFANTS TO OLDER ADULTS. THE YMCA DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM SUPPORTS ADULTS AT HIGH RISK OF DEVELOPING TYPE 2 DIABETES AND HAS DEMONSTRATED OUTCOMES CONSISTENT WITH NATIONAL RESEARCH, REDUCING RISK BY UP TO 58%, OR 71% FOR PARTICIPANTS OVER AGE 60, AS REPORTED BY THE NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH. ADDITIONAL HEALTH-FOCUSED PROGRAMS INCLUDE BLOOD PRESSURE SELF-MONITORING AND HEALTHY HEARTS, WHICH PROMOTE CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH AND LONG-TERM WELLNESS.
  3. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY - THE MATTOON AREA FAMILY YMCA IS COMMITTED TO STRENGTHENING THE COMMUNITY BY RESPONDING TO LOCAL NEEDS THROUGH PROGRAMS, PARTNERSHIPS, AND VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT. FOR MORE THAN 30 YEARS, THE YMCA HAS PROVIDED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND OUTREACH INITIATIVES, INCLUDING MEMBERSHIP FOR ALL, TO ENSURE EQUITABLE ACCESS TO PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. IN THE PAST YEAR, THE YMCA SERVED 6,894 MEMBERS AND ENGAGED 401 VOLUNTEERS WHO CONTRIBUTED MORE THAN 3,988 HOURS OF SERVICE. THE YMCA COLLABORATES WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS, BUSINESSES, AND COMMUNITY GROUPS AND PARTICIPATES IN COMMUNITY EVENTS TO EXTEND ITS IMPACT BEYOND ITS FACILITIES. YOUTH PROGRAMS ENGAGE IN SERVICE ACTIVITIES SUCH AS SUPPORTING COMMUNITY GARDENS, CONNECTING WITH NURSING HOME RESIDENTS, AND SENDING CARDS TO ACTIVE MILITARY MEMBERS. SENIOR STAFF AND LEADERSHIP PARTICIPATE IN LOCAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS, INCLUDING ROTARY CLUB, CHURCH YOUTH GROUPS, ONE STOP COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS, AND PEACE MEALS. THE YMCA ALSO PARTNERS WITH THE LOCAL HOSPITAL TO PROVIDE MEMBERS WITH RECIPROCAL ACCESS TO FITNESS FACILITIES AND WELLNESS RESOURCES. COMMUNITY GROUPS ARE OFFERED ACCESS TO YMCA FACILITIES FOR MEETINGS, CLASSES, AND EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS. ALL YMCA STAFF MEMBERS MAINTAIN CPR CERTIFICATION, AND THE YMCA ALSO PROVIDES CPR TRAINING TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS. THROUGH THESE EFFORTS, THE MATTOON AREA FAMILY YMCA SUPPORTS COMMUNITY WELL-BEING, VOLUNTEERISM, AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY - THE MATTOON AREA FAMILY YMCA IS COMMITTED TO STRENGTHENING THE COMMUNITY BY RESPONDING TO LOCAL NEEDS THROUGH PROGRAMS, PARTNERSHIPS, AND VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT. FOR MORE THAN 30 YEARS, THE YMCA HAS PROVIDED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND OUTREACH INITIATIVES, INCLUDING MEMBERSHIP FOR ALL, TO ENSURE EQUITABLE ACCESS TO PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. IN THE PAST YEAR, THE YMCA SERVED 6,894 MEMBERS AND ENGAGED 401 VOLUNTEERS WHO CONTRIBUTED MORE THAN 3,988 HOURS OF SERVICE. THE YMCA COLLABORATES WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS, BUSINESSES, AND COMMUNITY GROUPS AND PARTICIPATES IN COMMUNITY EVENTS TO EXTEND ITS IMPACT BEYOND ITS FACILITIES. YOUTH PROGRAMS ENGAGE IN SERVICE ACTIVITIES SUCH AS SUPPORTING COMMUNITY GARDENS, CONNECTING WITH NURSING HOME RESIDENTS, AND SENDING CARDS TO ACTIVE MILITARY MEMBERS. SENIOR STAFF AND LEADERSHIP PARTICIPATE IN LOCAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS, INCLUDING ROTARY CLUB, CHURCH YOUTH GROUPS, ONE STOP COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS, AND PEACE MEALS. THE YMCA ALSO PARTNERS WITH THE LOCAL HOSPITAL TO PROVIDE MEMBERS WITH RECIPROCAL ACCESS TO FITNESS FACILITIES AND WELLNESS RESOURCES. COMMUNITY GROUPS ARE OFFERED ACCESS TO YMCA FACILITIES FOR MEETINGS, CLASSES, AND EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS. ALL YMCA STAFF MEMBERS MAINTAIN CPR CERTIFICATION, AND THE YMCA ALSO PROVIDES CPR TRAINING TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS. THROUGH THESE EFFORTS, THE MATTOON AREA FAMILY YMCA SUPPORTS COMMUNITY WELL-BEING, VOLUNTEERISM, AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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 September 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 1983.

    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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