Young Mens Christian Association of Fond Du Lac
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
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- Income
- $5.7 million
- Spending
- $5.2 million
- Spent on programs
- 94%
- Reserves
- -3.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 69%
- Employees
- 333
- Volunteers
- 485
- Highest pay
- $133,249, executive director
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 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 28% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 9% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 29% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1594% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2520 of 20 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
0 of 10Did not give 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, 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)
- $2.8 million spent. Healthy Living-the YMCA of Fond Du Lac served over 280,000 visits by members, guests, and community participants during 2025. The activities are designed to enhance the wellness of the community and include seminars, fitness evaluations, strength training, numerous classes, personal training, etc. Equipment options include cardio equipment (treadmills, cross trainers, bikes, rowing machines) and strength equipment (weight machines and free weights), as well as aquatics programs which provide good health through regular exercise. Over 200 people participated in paid fitness programs, while thousands participated in free classes. The Fond Du Lac YMCA offers free health and wellness orientations to members to help ensure that beginners in particular establish good exercise habits which can last a lifetime. 35 wellness seminars were conducted at the YMCA. Wellness initiatives with school districts, local government, and health organizations were also expanded. The Y has a total of about 140 cardio and strength stations at which members may exercise for fitness. The Y continued its collaboration with the SSM Health physical therapy department, allowing individuals to be treated at the Y with onsite staff. The Y continued offering of a Parkinson's exercise program in 2025 with 25 monthly participants. The Y received 130 referrals to the Healthy Living Program which is a healthcare-referred initiative that supports individuals in adopting sustainable lifestyle changes through exercise, education, and personalized guidance. Livestrong was introduced at the Fond Du Lac YMCA in 2016 which is a 12-week program for cancer survivors to meet, exercise, and socialize. This program continued through in 2025. Cardiac rehab (iii) was launched in 2018 for individuals who have survived a major heart event, to continue necessary therapy in a supervised setting. The active older adults program, ForeverWell, continued to grow in 2025. The ForeverWell program stresses a three-way approach to work with seniors, involving staying active, engaging and connecting. Seniors participated in land and water fitness classes, as well as pot luck lunches, monthly luncheons, and book clubs. There are over 1,000 ForeverWell members at the YMCA. "Virtual fitness" made its debut at the end of 2015 and continues to be popular. As of 2018 the virtual classes are now in 4 studios giving members an opportunity to take physical fitness classes. Classes may be geared toward adult, youth, or family fitness. The Y has expanded its personal training space and many people took advantage of the opportunity to get additional training in an individual or group setting. The Y purchased pickleball equipment in 2013 and created courts in one gym. More people are learning/playing this unique sport as extensive growth continued to occur and the Y now offers leagues and lessons. Using a grant received in 2014, the YMCA childcare fully implemented the HEPA (healthy eating and physical activity) standards into each classroom which helps children with healthy eating and physical activity options everyday. (Expenses $ 136,207 including grants of $)(Revenue $ 493,252) THE GENEROSITY OF OTHERS IS AT THE CORE OF THE Y'S EXISTENCE AS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION. IT IS ONLY THROUGH THE SUPPORT OF HUNDREDS OF VOLUNTEERS AND DONORS THAT THE Y IS ABLE TO SUPPORT AND GIVE BACK TO OUR COMMUNITY. THE 2025 ANNUAL SUPPORT DRIVE CONTINUED TO BE STRONG AS OVER $293,112 WAS RAISED. THE YMCA'S FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM IS SUPPORTED BY INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, BUSINESSES, AND FOUNDATIONS WHO CONTRIBUTE TO THE ASSOCIATION'S ANNUAL SUPPORT CAMPAIGN. THE YMCA OF FOND DU LAC BELIEVES IN PROVIDING MEMBERSHIP AND PROGRAM SERVICES TO ALL WHO DESIRE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE YMCA. THERE ARE APPROXIMATELY 4,639 MEMBERSHIP UNITS AND 9,079 MEMBERS AT THE Y. IN TOTAL, OVER 676 MEMBERSHIP SCHOLARSHIPS AND 147 PROGRAM SESSIONS TOTALING $231,577 SCHOLARSHIPS WERE AWARDED IN 2025. 528 CHILDREN WERE PROVIDED FREE WATER SAFETY LESSONS THROUGH THE KIWANIS LEARN-TOSWIM/SAFETY AROUND WATER PROGRAM. 426 2ND GREADERS RECEIVED WATER SAFETY LESSONS IN THE CLASSROOM THROUGHT THE Y'S WATER S.A.F.E. PROGRAM. 130 PHYSICIAN REFERRALS WERE MADE TO THE Y'S HEALTHY LIVING PROGRAM. 25 CANCER SURVIVORS PARTICIPATED IN LIVESTRONG AT THE Y. THE Y IS STRIVING TO DEVELOP A CULTURE OF PHILANTHROPY AMONGST ITS MEMBERS AND THE COMMUNITY. IN COLLABORATION WITH THE SCHOOL DISTRICTS, LOCAL UNIVERSITY, BOYS & GIRLS CLUB, HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS, UNITED WAY, AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT, THE Y WORKS TO BE A GREAT COMMUNITY PARTNER IN MAKING FOND DU LAC A HAPPY AND HEALTHIER PLACE TO LIVE AND WORK. IN COLLABORATION WITH THE ARC OF FOND DU LAC, THE FOND DU LAC YMCA EXTENDED THE OFFERINGS TO INCLUDE SWIMMING PROGRAMS, YOUNG ATHLETES AND BASKETBALL SPACE TO PHYSICALLY AND MENTALLY CHALLENGED YOUTH OF THE AREA. THE YMCA HAS ACTIVELY ENGAGED AND EXPANDED VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES. THE YMCA ACTIVELY SUPPORTS OTHER NON PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THROUGH PROGRAM ASSISTANCE AND MEMBERSHIP SUPPORT. SOME OF THE GROUPS ASSISTED INCLUDE BIG BROTHERS/BIG SISTERS, ARC OF FOND DU LAC, SPECIAL OLYMPICS, ABUSE SHELTERS, HOMELESS/WARMING SHELTERS, AND LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS.
- $1.5 million spent. In our preschool child care, a total of 94 children were served. The focus of the Fond Du Lac YMCA child care programs is to foster growth and development, not only in children, but also within the family. These educational programs help children develop moral and ethical behavior, self-esteem, and leadership. Physical development is achieved via gym and swim classes in which the children participate. Additionally, nutritious meals are served on a daily basis. In many instances, the YMCA child care allows the parent(s) of the child to remain gainfully employed or pursue an education, knowing that their child is thriving in a safe, supportive environment. Via support from the United Way, care is provided at a tuition assistance for those parents unable to afford the full cost of child care. Through collaboration with the Fond Du Lac school district, the Fond Du Lac YMCA is able to offer a half day 4K kindergarten program, as well as, child care for those children needing to stay for additional time during the day. In 2023 the Y's child care program, in collaboration with the Fond Du Lac School District, began offering Before School Care at 3 sites. 2025 had 8 sites and served over 58 children. The Y Child Care also offered a part time 3K opportunity to families. The Child Care program continued to receive Child Care Bridge assistance from the State of WI in 2025.
- $434,140 spent. Youth-the YMCA has a strong emphasis in the area of youth development. Over 1,500 youth program registrations took place in the areas of youth sports, preschool enrichment, gymnastics, middle school nights, field trips, and family nights. YMCA youth sports programs emphasize development of skills, health and fitness, safety, cooperation, and self-esteem. Furthermore, they focus on the YMCA'S 4 core values of honesty, caring, responsibility, and respect. The Y, in conjunction with the Boys/Girls Club offers a daily "just play" program afterschool to ensure that kids have an opportunity to play fun games (such as kick ball, dodgeball, volleyball, soccer, ultimate football) with the purpose of getting kids active for at least 1 hour per day. The Y also expanded sports camp offerings to include golf, flag football, basketball, volleyball, soccer, rugby, fitness, and pickleball. In collaboration with the local Kiwanis Club, the Y offers an annual free "learn to swim" program one week each summer. In 2025, 480 children participated in this program. This affords all children an opportunity to learn a life skill at no cost to their family. This program has occurred annually at the Y since 1926. Additionally, over 1610 youth took swim lessons. In collaboration with the Fond Du Lac School District, the Y created a Water S.A.F.E. Program in which 50 Boys & Girls Club participants and 426 2nd Graders from elementary schools learned safety topic and dryland practice, as well as having the program conclude with a pool session where students apply their learned skills in the pool, ensuring a comprehensive and impactful water safety experience. The Y offers a comprehensive gymnastics program tailored to individuals of all ages and skill levels, with 115 competitive team gymnasts and 800 progressive gymnast registrations. The Fond du Lac Y co-hosted the 2025 YMCA National Gymnastics Championship & Invitational with 1,791 participants. (Expenses $ 136,207 including grants of $)(Revenue $ 493,252) THE GENEROSITY OF OTHERS IS AT THE CORE OF THE Y'S EXISTENCE AS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION. IT IS ONLY THROUGH THE SUPPORT OF HUNDREDS OF VOLUNTEERS AND DONORS THAT THE Y IS ABLE TO SUPPORT AND GIVE BACK TO OUR COMMUNITY. THE 2025 ANNUAL SUPPORT DRIVE CONTINUED TO BE STRONG AS OVER $293,112 WAS RAISED. THE YMCA'S FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM IS SUPPORTED BY INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, BUSINESSES, AND FOUNDATIONS WHO CONTRIBUTE TO THE ASSOCIATION'S ANNUAL SUPPORT CAMPAIGN. THE YMCA OF FOND DU LAC BELIEVES IN PROVIDING MEMBERSHIP AND PROGRAM SERVICES TO ALL WHO DESIRE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE YMCA. THERE ARE APPROXIMATELY 4,639 MEMBERSHIP UNITS AND 9,079 MEMBERS AT THE Y. IN TOTAL, OVER 676 MEMBERSHIP SCHOLARSHIPS AND 147 PROGRAM SESSIONS TOTALING $231,577 SCHOLARSHIPS WERE AWARDED IN 2025. 528 CHILDREN WERE PROVIDED FREE WATER SAFETY LESSONS THROUGH THE KIWANIS LEARN-TOSWIM/SAFETY AROUND WATER PROGRAM. 426 2ND GREADERS RECEIVED WATER SAFETY LESSONS IN THE CLASSROOM THROUGHT THE Y'S WATER S.A.F.E. PROGRAM. 130 PHYSICIAN REFERRALS WERE MADE TO THE Y'S HEALTHY LIVING PROGRAM. 25 CANCER SURVIVORS PARTICIPATED IN LIVESTRONG AT THE Y. THE Y IS STRIVING TO DEVELOP A CULTURE OF PHILANTHROPY AMONGST ITS MEMBERS AND THE COMMUNITY. IN COLLABORATION WITH THE SCHOOL DISTRICTS, LOCAL UNIVERSITY, BOYS & GIRLS CLUB, HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS, UNITED WAY, AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT, THE Y WORKS TO BE A GREAT COMMUNITY PARTNER IN MAKING FOND DU LAC A HAPPY AND HEALTHIER PLACE TO LIVE AND WORK. IN COLLABORATION WITH THE ARC OF FOND DU LAC, THE FOND DU LAC YMCA EXTENDED THE OFFERINGS TO INCLUDE SWIMMING PROGRAMS, YOUNG ATHLETES AND BASKETBALL SPACE TO PHYSICALLY AND MENTALLY CHALLENGED YOUTH OF THE AREA. THE YMCA HAS ACTIVELY ENGAGED AND EXPANDED VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES. THE YMCA ACTIVELY SUPPORTS OTHER NON PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THROUGH PROGRAM ASSISTANCE AND MEMBERSHIP SUPPORT. SOME OF THE GROUPS ASSISTED INCLUDE BIG BROTHERS/BIG SISTERS, ARC OF FOND DU LAC, SPECIAL OLYMPICS, ABUSE SHELTERS, HOMELESS/WARMING SHELTERS, AND LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS.
- $136,207 spent. THE GENEROSITY OF OTHERS IS AT THE CORE OF THE Y'S EXISTENCE AS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION. IT IS ONLY THROUGH THE SUPPORT OF HUNDREDS OF VOLUNTEERS AND DONORS THAT THE Y IS ABLE TO SUPPORT AND GIVE BACK TO OUR COMMUNITY. THE 2025 ANNUAL SUPPORT DRIVE CONTINUED TO BE STRONG AS OVER $293,112 WAS RAISED. THE YMCA'S FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM IS SUPPORTED BY INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, BUSINESSES, AND FOUNDATIONS WHO CONTRIBUTE TO THE ASSOCIATION'S ANNUAL SUPPORT CAMPAIGN. THE YMCA OF FOND DU LAC BELIEVES IN PROVIDING MEMBERSHIP AND PROGRAM SERVICES TO ALL WHO DESIRE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE YMCA. THERE ARE APPROXIMATELY 4,639 MEMBERSHIP UNITS AND 9,079 MEMBERS AT THE Y. IN TOTAL, OVER 676 MEMBERSHIP SCHOLARSHIPS AND 147 PROGRAM SESSIONS TOTALING $231,577 SCHOLARSHIPS WERE AWARDED IN 2025. 528 CHILDREN WERE PROVIDED FREE WATER SAFETY LESSONS THROUGH THE KIWANIS LEARN-TOSWIM/SAFETY AROUND WATER PROGRAM. 426 2ND GREADERS RECEIVED WATER SAFETY LESSONS IN THE CLASSROOM THROUGHT THE Y'S WATER S.A.F.E. PROGRAM. 130 PHYSICIAN REFERRALS WERE MADE TO THE Y'S HEALTHY LIVING PROGRAM. 25 CANCER SURVIVORS PARTICIPATED IN LIVESTRONG AT THE Y. THE Y IS STRIVING TO DEVELOP A CULTURE OF PHILANTHROPY AMONGST ITS MEMBERS AND THE COMMUNITY. IN COLLABORATION WITH THE SCHOOL DISTRICTS, LOCAL UNIVERSITY, BOYS & GIRLS CLUB, HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS, UNITED WAY, AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT, THE Y WORKS TO BE A GREAT COMMUNITY PARTNER IN MAKING FOND DU LAC A HAPPY AND HEALTHIER PLACE TO LIVE AND WORK. IN COLLABORATION WITH THE ARC OF FOND DU LAC, THE FOND DU LAC YMCA EXTENDED THE OFFERINGS TO INCLUDE SWIMMING PROGRAMS, YOUNG ATHLETES AND BASKETBALL SPACE TO PHYSICALLY AND MENTALLY CHALLENGED YOUTH OF THE AREA. THE YMCA HAS ACTIVELY ENGAGED AND EXPANDED VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES. THE YMCA ACTIVELY SUPPORTS OTHER NON PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THROUGH PROGRAM ASSISTANCE AND MEMBERSHIP SUPPORT. SOME OF THE GROUPS ASSISTED INCLUDE BIG BROTHERS/BIG SISTERS, ARC OF FOND DU LAC, SPECIAL OLYMPICS, ABUSE SHELTERS, HOMELESS/WARMING SHELTERS, AND LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS.
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
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 2025.
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 1944.
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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