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Jackson Y-Center Inc

EIN 38-1381139 · Jackson, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair61 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

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

Income
$5.0 million
Spending
$3.7 million
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
-22.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 64%
Employees
173
Volunteers
634
Highest pay
$119,848, 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

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 23% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 27% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 42% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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 (3)
  1. $1.7 million spent. HEALTHY LIVING - WHETHER THROUGH INDOOR, OUTDOOR OR VIRTUAL GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES, WE SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY IN MAKING AND MAINTAINNG LIFESTYLE CHANGES. STUDIES SHOW THAT OUR PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH HAS A DIRECT CORRELATION TO THE ACTIVITIES IN OUR LIFE AND ACCESSABILITY TO PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE A HEALTHY LIVING LIFESTYLE. IN 2025 OUR POOL AND YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAMS WERE WELL ATTENDED THIS ALSO INCLUDES WATER, FITNESS, MARTIAL ARTS, AND AFTER-SCHOOL BUS-IN PROGRAMS. NO ONE IS TURNED AWAY FROM MEMBERSHIP OR PROGRAMS BASED UPON THEIR PROVEN INABILITY TO PAY. THE FINANCIAL ASST PROGRAM FOR MEMBERSHIP ALLOWS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES THE OPPORTUNITY TO BE A PART OF THE YMCA MEMBERSHIP, PROMOTING HEALTHY HABITS AND ENCOURAGING FAMILY TIME TOGETHER AT A REDUCED MONTHLY RATE. THE JACKSON YMCA IS A COMMUNITY WELCOMING TO ALL REGARDLESS OF ABILITIES, INCOMES, RACES AND RELIGIONS. PROGRAM FEES ARE STRUCTURED TO BE AFFORDABLE TO ALL. FINANCIAL ASST. PROGRAMS EQUALED APPROXIMATELY $84,825. ALL YOUTH PROGRAMS RECEIVE SUBSIDY AT SOME LEVEL, OUTSIDE OF DIRECT ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES.
  2. $851,044 spent. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT INCLUDES OUR DAY CAMP TRAVEL PROGRAM THAT TAKES CHILDREN AGES 4-15 TO VARIOUS PARKS AND RECREATION AREAS AROUND JACKSON COUNTY. CAMPERS TOOK ART, DANCE AND MUCIC LESSONS, WENT ON NATURE HIKES, SWAM IN LOCAL LAKES AND MUCH MORE. OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS PLAYED A KEY ROLE IN MAKING THIS A GREAT SUMMER. THESE CAMPS GIVE US A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO INCORPORATE OUR CORE-CHARACTER VALUES OF CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, AND RESPONSIBILITY INTO THE CURRICULUM. WE ALSO EXPAND OUR ENRICHMENT TIME THIS YEAR TO HELP CAMPERS ACHIEVE GRADE LEVEL GOAL LEARNING IN ALL AREAS OF STUDY THROUGH EXPERIENCES THAT HAVE HAD A STRONG IMPACT TO GET MANY OF OUR CHILDREN BACK ON TRACK IN THEIR LEARNING AS WELL AS THEIR SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL SKILLS BY BEING ABLE TO INERACT WITH OTHERS IN THE PROGRAMS.
  3. $314,124 spent. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: DROWNING IS THE SECOND LEADING CAUSE OF ACCIDENTAL DEATH AMONG CHILDREN 4-17 AND THESE DEATHS ARE PREVENTABLE. PROVIDED FREE WATER SAFETY CLASSES. ALONG WITH SAVING LIVES, THOSE CLASSES OPENED THE DOOR TO A FUN, HEALTHY ACTIVITY THAT CAN BE ENJOYED FOR A LIFETIME. WE ALSO PROVIDE PROGRAMS IN THE COMMUNITY TO INDLUDE A SAFE AND PRODUCTIVE AREA FOR COMMUNITY YOUTHS TO DO HOMEWORK. DAY CARE IS PROVIDED TO MEMBERS USING THE FACILITIES. SOME PROGRAMS PROVIDE INFORMATION REGARDING HEALTHLY LIVING AND LIFESTYLES. THE JACKSON YMCA ALSO HAS SPACE FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND GROUPS TO HAVE A SAFE, SECURE AREA TO HOLD MEETINGS, SEMINARS, OR FAMILY GATHERINGS.

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 February 1944.

    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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