Young Mens Christian Assn of Kalamazoo
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Mission Statement To put Christian Principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
- Income
- $11.8 million
- Spending
- $11.6 million
- Spent on programs
- 87%
- Reserves
- -0.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 75%
- Employees
- 569
- Volunteers
- 71
- Highest pay
- $252,765, 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: 52 out of 100. Higher than 32% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
10 of 20It owes 31% of what it owns.
Living within its means
12 of 15Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 10% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1587% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 12 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).
Independent board
25 of 2522 of 22 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (3)
- $6.7 million spent. Programs YMCA Early Education Safe, high quality and affordable programs provide parents with services that allow them to attend school or work to support their families. Fully licensed preschool and school age programs offer values-based and educational opportunities. Day camp and other summer enrichment programs offer adventure and learning to fill children's out-of-school months with nurturing and healthy activities. Curriculum goals prepare children for greater school success by improving their physical, emotional, social, mental and physical well-being. Family Programs Our YMCA believes for a family to succeed that families must learn to socialize and participate together. Programs are offered that help strengthen the family unit. Activities at the YMCA encourage families to interact, open lines of communication and most of all enjoy each other's company. Youth and Teen Programming These programs contribute to the accomplishment of our mission through a variety of efforts to build strong kids, strong families and strong communities. In these programs, the YMCA builds on people's strengths, rather than focusing on the detriments in their lives. Youth and teen programs create an effective foundation for life-long skills. Emphasis is placed on teaching values and developing health, wellness, leadership and social skills that will last a lifetime. Youth Outreach school-year: Lincoln Elementary After school programs focus on emotional learning as well as positive peer interaction. During our program, participants work on literacy and math innovations. Some participants have a mentor during this time, while others may have one-on-one tutoring. Community engagement activities also took place this past school year. Activities included: cleaning up local parks, assisting with back-pack drives, helping to clean bleachers after community basketball games, and partnering with the City of Kalamazoo to plant flowers in a local garden. Summer programs : Lincoln Elementary and Washington Elementary The summer program was held at Lincoln Elementary, and we picked up children in the Washington Elementary School neighborhood, bringing them to Lincoln Elementary. During the Summer Learning Loss Prevention Program, children worked on literacy using STAR assessment as well as Compass Odyssey. The FOUR BLOCK curriculum was used during the summer. Health and Fitness These activities contribute to the accomplishment of our purpose by helping people of all ages and abilities develop health in spirit, mind and body. YMCA health enhancement programs help individuals and families create realistic goals for self-improvement, leading a healthier, more balanced life. Our programs emphasize prevention through regular exercise, proper nutrition, stress management and health education.
- $3.5 million spent. MEMBERSHIP THROUGH MEMBERSHIP, YOUTH PROGRAMS, AND ADULT PROGRAMS, THE YMCA TEACHES OUR FOUR CORE VALUES OF CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT AND RESPONSIBILITY. IT IS THESE VALUES THAT DEFINE THE Y AND WILL HELP US SUCCEED IN THE FUTURE. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE THE YMCA OF GREATER KALAMAZOO BELIEVES IN PROVIDING MEMBERSHIP AND PROGRAM SERVICES TO ALL WHO DESIRE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE YMCA. THE YMCA'S FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, SUPPORTED IN PART THROUGH CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE YMCA ANNUAL CAMPAIGN, PROVIDES FUNDS FOR THOSE IN NEED WITHIN OUR AVAILABLE RESOURCES. EVERY CHILD DESERVES QUALITY LICENSED CHILDCARE. EVERY BUDDING GYMNAST DESERVES A CHANCE TO TRAIN IN A CHAMPION-PRODUCING PROGRAM. EVERY TEEN DESERVES A SAFE AND FUN PLACE TO HANG OUT WITH FRIENDS ON SATURDAY NIGHT. WE PROUDLY PROVIDED $931,495 IN MEMBERSHIP AND PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIPS. IN ALL, WE AWARDED SCHOLARSHIPS TO 8,789 INDIVIDUALS.
- All other programs
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since November 1937.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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