Young Mens Christian Association
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The Oshkosh Community YMCA stands for Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility. Our mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build Spirit, Mind and Body for all. Everyone is welcome at our YMCA regardless of their ability to pay. Our YMCA was founded and is led by volunteers from our community.
- Income
- $14.8 million
- Spending
- $13.7 million
- Spent on programs
- 87%
- Reserves
- 1.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 75%
- Employees
- 784
- Volunteers
- 1,000
- Highest pay
- $215,394, 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: 71 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 1.2 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 17% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 21% 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, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 16% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).
Independent board
25 of 2514 of 14 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 (13)
- $5.2 million spent. Day Care, 4K - The Y offers quality child care for infants through preschoolers, enabling parents and family members to go to work knowing their children are in safe, stimulating environments. The Y works in conjunction with the Oshkosh Area School District to provide 4K programming. (Expenses $ 1,133,471 including grants of $)(Revenue $ 123,602) Aquatics - Swimming is a life skill as well as great exercise and a challenging sport. The Y offers swim lessons (for all ages), family swim, competitive swimming, private lessons, water fitness and many kinds of adaptive swim programs for kids with special needs, so we can all safely enjoy the pleasures of an aquatic environment. (Expenses $ 1,008,088 including grants of $)(Revenue $ 4,682,196) Membership - We are a cause driven non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening our communities in spirit, mind and body. We focus on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility as well. YMCA membership is available to all regardless of financial limitations. Payment can be arranged using a sliding fee scale. (Expenses $ 695,103 including grants of $)(Revenue $ 500,734) Tennis - The Oshkosh Y is home to the only Indoor Tennis Facility in Oshkosh. The facility gives our community the opportunity to learn or perfect this lifelong sport. Lessons, leagues, tournaments and open time are all available to people and youth of all ages. (Expenses $ 599,781 including grants of $)(Revenue $ 459,203) Youth Sports - YMCA Youth Sports programs promote healthy kids, families and communities by placing a priority on family involvement, healthy competition, the value of participation over winning and team building. (Expenses $ 410,274 including grants of $)(Revenue $ 239,529) Swim Team - The Oshkosh YMCA Swim Team is committed to producing outstanding individuals. Experienced coaches teach the merits of hard work, team work, goal setting, and discipline in a positive and supportive environment to enable youth swimmers to excel both in and out of the water. (Expenses $ 222,947 including grants of $)(Revenue $ 281,536) Ice Arena - The Oshkosh Community YMCA is home to the only indoor Ice Rink in Oshkosh. Open year round, we offer recreational skate opportunities, learn to skate programs, figure skating classes and ice hockey for youth and adults. (Expenses $ 122,368 including grants of $)(Revenue $ 105,279) Soccer Arena - The Oshkosh Community YMCA houses the only indoor Soccer Arena in Oshkosh. The facility provides opportunities for all ages to play soccer, learn skills, exercise, coach and be part of a team. (Expenses $ 88,095 including grants of $)(Revenue $ 32,303) Special Events - The Y offers a place for groups and organizations of all sizes to hold special events. Schools, churches, youth groups and more will hold field trips and special gatherings at the Y. (Expenses $ 6,487 including grants of $)(Revenue $ 6,700) Corporate Wellness - The Y is committed to helping businesses help their employees. The Y has developed a comprehensive corporate wellness plan to offer wellness activities, learning opportunities, nutrition and exercise counseling to employees. (Expenses $ 1,641 including grants of $)(Revenue $ 14,775) Concessions - The Oshkosh Y provides food and beverage for purchase to our members and program participants.
- $1.4 million spent. Fitness and Wellness - The Y offers health and well-being programs for everyone to help people grow in spirit, mind and body. Programs are designed to address all fitness levels to include group exercise, personal instruction and a comprehensive health & wellness center.
- $1.0 million spent. School Age Programming- With a focus on safety, health, social growth and academic enhancement, Y afterschool and summer programs serve 5 through 12 year old's with a variety of programmatic and activity options to explore and develop their interests and talents. (Expenses $ 1,133,471 including grants of $)(Revenue $ 123,602) Aquatics - Swimming is a life skill as well as great exercise and a challenging sport. The Y offers swim lessons (for all ages), family swim, competitive swimming, private lessons, water fitness and many kinds of adaptive swim programs for kids with special needs, so we can all safely enjoy the pleasures of an aquatic environment. (Expenses $ 1,008,088 including grants of $)(Revenue $ 4,682,196) Membership - We are a cause driven non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening our communities in spirit, mind and body. We focus on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility as well. YMCA membership is available to all regardless of financial limitations. Payment can be arranged using a sliding fee scale. (Expenses $ 695,103 including grants of $)(Revenue $ 500,734) Tennis - The Oshkosh Y is home to the only Indoor Tennis Facility in Oshkosh. The facility gives our community the opportunity to learn or perfect this lifelong sport. Lessons, leagues, tournaments and open time are all available to people and youth of all ages. (Expenses $ 599,781 including grants of $)(Revenue $ 459,203) Youth Sports - YMCA Youth Sports programs promote healthy kids, families and communities by placing a priority on family involvement, healthy competition, the value of participation over winning and team building. (Expenses $ 410,274 including grants of $)(Revenue $ 239,529) Swim Team - The Oshkosh YMCA Swim Team is committed to producing outstanding individuals. Experienced coaches teach the merits of hard work, team work, goal setting, and discipline in a positive and supportive environment to enable youth swimmers to excel both in and out of the water. (Expenses $ 222,947 including grants of $)(Revenue $ 281,536) Ice Arena - The Oshkosh Community YMCA is home to the only indoor Ice Rink in Oshkosh. Open year round, we offer recreational skate opportunities, learn to skate programs, figure skating classes and ice hockey for youth and adults. (Expenses $ 122,368 including grants of $)(Revenue $ 105,279) Soccer Arena - The Oshkosh Community YMCA houses the only indoor Soccer Arena in Oshkosh. The facility provides opportunities for all ages to play soccer, learn skills, exercise, coach and be part of a team. (Expenses $ 88,095 including grants of $)(Revenue $ 32,303) Special Events - The Y offers a place for groups and organizations of all sizes to hold special events. Schools, churches, youth groups and more will hold field trips and special gatherings at the Y. (Expenses $ 6,487 including grants of $)(Revenue $ 6,700) Corporate Wellness - The Y is committed to helping businesses help their employees. The Y has developed a comprehensive corporate wellness plan to offer wellness activities, learning opportunities, nutrition and exercise counseling to employees. (Expenses $ 1,641 including grants of $)(Revenue $ 14,775) Concessions - The Oshkosh Y provides food and beverage for purchase to our members and program participants.
- $1.1 million spent. Aquatics - Swimming is a life skill as well as great exercise and a challenging sport. The Y offers swim lessons (for all ages), family swim, competitive swimming, private lessons, water fitness and many kinds of adaptive swim programs for kids with special needs, so we can all safely enjoy the pleasures of an aquatic environment.
- $1.0 million spent. Membership - We are a cause driven non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening our communities in spirit, mind and body. We focus on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility as well. YMCA membership is available to all regardless of financial limitations. Payment can be arranged using a sliding fee scale.
- $695,103 spent. Tennis - The Oshkosh Y is home to the only Indoor Tennis Facility in Oshkosh. The facility gives our community the opportunity to learn or perfect this lifelong sport. Lessons, leagues, tournaments and open time are all available to people and youth of all ages.
- $599,781 spent. Youth Sports - YMCA Youth Sports programs promote healthy kids, families and communities by placing a priority on family involvement, healthy competition, the value of participation over winning and team building.
- $410,274 spent. Swim Team - The Oshkosh YMCA Swim Team is committed to producing outstanding individuals. Experienced coaches teach the merits of hard work, team work, goal setting, and discipline in a positive and supportive environment to enable youth swimmers to excel both in and out of the water.
- $222,947 spent. Ice Arena - The Oshkosh Community YMCA is home to the only indoor Ice Rink in Oshkosh. Open year round, we offer recreational skate opportunities, learn to skate programs, figure skating classes and ice hockey for youth and adults.
- $122,368 spent. Soccer Arena - The Oshkosh Community YMCA houses the only indoor Soccer Arena in Oshkosh. The facility provides opportunities for all ages to play soccer, learn skills, exercise, coach and be part of a team.
- $88,095 spent. Special Events - The Y offers a place for groups and organizations of all sizes to hold special events. Schools, churches, youth groups and more will hold field trips and special gatherings at the Y.
- $6,487 spent. Corporate Wellness - The Y is committed to helping businesses help their employees. The Y has developed a comprehensive corporate wellness plan to offer wellness activities, learning opportunities, nutrition and exercise counseling to employees.
- $1,641 spent. Concessions - The Oshkosh Y provides food and beverage for purchase to our members and program participants.
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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since June 1959.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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