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State Young Mens Christian Association of Michigan

EIN 38-1358418 · Central Lake, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE STATE YMCA OF MICHIGAN SHALL PROVIDE PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH, TEENS, AND FAMILIES WHICH PUT JUDEO-CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE TO BUILD HEALTHY SPIRITS, MINDS, AND BODIES. THE STATE YMCA OF MICHIGAN IS A CHARITABLE, COMMUNITY SERVICE ORGANIZATION THAT INCLUDES MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN OF ALL AGES, ABILITIES, INCOMES, RACES AND RELIGIONS. WE ARE DEDICATED TO BUILDING STRONG KIDS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES BY PUTTING CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS PROMOTING HEALTHY LIFESTYLES, STRONG VALUES, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNITY INTERACTION, AND INTERNATIONAL UNDERSTANDING. ALL PERSONS ARE WELCOME IN OUR YMCA PROGRAMS, REGARDLESS OF ABILITY TO PAY. OUR YMCAS ARE FOUNDED AND LED BY VOLUNTEERS FROM OUR COMMUNITIES WHO SERVE AS MENTORS, COACHES, PROGRAM LEADERS, INSTRUCTORS AND MORE. THE STATE YMCA OF MICHIGAN INCLUDES CAMP HAYO-WENT-HA FOR BOYS and CAMP ARBUTUS HAYO-WENT-HA FOR GIRLS.

Income
$4.9 million
Spending
$4.4 million
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
1.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 60%
Employees
204
Volunteers
28
Highest pay
$159,939, 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: 75 out of 100. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 9% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 30% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    74% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 15 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

    16 of 16 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 (1)
  1. $3.3 million spent. Hayo-went-ha camps - providing programs which help to develop strong families, youth leadership and international understanding to all people of all ages, income, abilities and religious basis. Summer camps (single gender) - The camps offer two and four week options to boys and girls ages 9 - 17. Working closely with diverse, international camp staff, campers have a full day of programs and activities, which could include swimming lessons, sailing, challenge courses, nature studies, arts and crafts, horseback riding and athletics. In addition to skill development, YMCA Hayo-Went-Ha Camps strive to instill four basic character values: caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. These values are the touchstones of all interactions and relationships among employees and campers, and the values they take home to families and communities. In 2025, summer camps served 1,027 girls and boys. Camperships, based on family need and valued at more than $300,000 was awarded to 141 boys and girls from underserved families. (both residential camp and day camp.) During the year, more than 914 children and adults utilized the camps for weekend retreats and programs. Program Volunteers - Over 1,000 hours were donated throughout the year.

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 1939.

    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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