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Young Mens Christian Association of Lansing Mich

EIN 38-1359576 · Lansing, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak29 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE YMCA OF LANSING SERVES THE COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING MULTI-GENERATIONAL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES TO ALL PEOPLE THAT PROMOTE PHYSICAL, INTELLECTUAL, SOCIAL AND SPIRITUAL GROWTH WHICH OFFERS LIFELONG BENEFITS. THE YMCA PARTNERS WITH OTHER COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO SUPPORT CHILDREN AND FAMILIES BY ADDRESSING THE HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND RECREATION NEEDS. THE ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS TEACH THE CORE VALUES OF CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT AND RESPONSIBILITY TO ITS MEMBERS AND PARTICIPANTS, AND THE PROGRAMS PROVIDE LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADULTS AND TEENS SO THAT THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY IS STRENGTHENED. IT IS ACCESSIBLE TO ALL PEOPLE AND PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO PROGRAMS AND MEMBERSHIPS TO THOSE IN NEED. THE YMCA OF LANSING SERVES EVERYONE REGARDLESS OF GENDER, AGE, RACE, FAITH, AND ETHNICITY. THE Y IS FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, HEALTHY LIVING AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY.

Income
$7.9 million
Spending
$8.6 million
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
-8.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 79%
Employees
571
Volunteers
54
Highest pay
$191,838, president & 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

Weak: 29 out of 100. Higher than 2% 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

    5 of 20

    It owes 50% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 24% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 21 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

    24 of 24 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 (4)
  1. $2.1 million spent. DAY CARE/DAY CAMP - HELP YOUTH DEVELOP SELF-CONFIDENCE, SELF-RESPECT, AND APPRECIATION OF THEIR OWN WORTH AS INDIVIDUALS AND THE RECOGNITION OF THE WORTH OF EVERY PERSON. (Expenses $ 1,257,072 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 489,790) YOUTH DEVELOPMENT - PROGRAMS THAT HELP YOUTH DEVELOP SELF-CONFIDENCE, SELF-RESPECT, AND AN APPRECIATION OF THEIR OWN WORTH AS INDIVIDUALS AND THE RECOGNITION OF THE WORTH OF EVERY PERSON.
  2. $1.8 million spent. RESIDENT CAMP, ADULT AND FAMILY PROGRAMS - THE YMCA OF LANSING PROVIDES MULTI-GENERATIONAL PROGRAMS THAT OFFER LIFELONG BENEFITS. THE YMCA'S PROGRAMS PROMOTE HEALTHY BEHAVIOR, EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT, FAMILY SUPPORT, AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT TO ALL PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS. IT IS ACCESSIBLE TO ALL PEOPLE AND PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO PROGRAMS AND MEMBERSHIPS TO THOSE IN NEED. THE YMCA OF LANSING SERVES EVERYONE REGARDLESS OF GENDER, AGE, RACE, FAITH, AND ETHNICITY.
  3. $1.5 million spent. HEALTH ENHANCEMENTS - DEVELOP APPRECIATION FOR HEALTH OF MIND, BODY, AND SPIRIT AS A SACRED GIFT AND PHYSICAL FITNESS AND MENTAL WELL-BEING AS A DESIRABLE CONDITION TO BE ACHIEVED AND MAINTAINED. (Expenses $ 1,257,072 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 489,790) YOUTH DEVELOPMENT - PROGRAMS THAT HELP YOUTH DEVELOP SELF-CONFIDENCE, SELF-RESPECT, AND AN APPRECIATION OF THEIR OWN WORTH AS INDIVIDUALS AND THE RECOGNITION OF THE WORTH OF EVERY PERSON.
  4. $1.3 million spent. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT - PROGRAMS THAT HELP YOUTH DEVELOP SELF-CONFIDENCE, SELF-RESPECT, AND AN APPRECIATION OF THEIR OWN WORTH AS INDIVIDUALS AND THE RECOGNITION OF THE WORTH OF EVERY PERSON.

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 August 1942.

    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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