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YMCA of Dodge County Inc

EIN 39-0975426 · Beaver Dam, WI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE YMCA OF DODGE COUNTY IS A CHARITABLE ASSOCIATION FOUNDED ON CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES, OPEN TO ALL, AND DEDICATED TO BUILDING A HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY THROUGH DIVERSIFIED PROGRAMMING.

Income
$4.9 million
Spending
$4.8 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
1.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 82%
Employees
351
Volunteers
12
Highest pay
$148,387, chief executive officer

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

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 11% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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

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

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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, 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)
  1. $2.9 million spent. HEALTH AND WELLNESS - PROVIDES THE USE OF THE FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT AND ALSO REDUCED RATE ADMISSIONS/FEES TO EVENTS AND PROGRAMS PRESENTED BY THE YMCA. OTHER PROGRAMMING INCLUDES CLASSES FOR ALL AGES, SKILL LEVELS, AND INTERESTS. CLASSES INCLUDE LOW-IMPACT EXERCISE, CHAIR CLASSES, STRETCHING AND STRENGTH TRAINING TO INDOOR CYCLING, HIIT, AND YOGA. OUTREACH PROGRAMS INCLUDE PARTNERSHIPS WITH A VARIETY OF COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, GROUPS, AND BUSINESSES TO OFFER FREE BEGINNING SWIM SKILLS PROGRAMS, YOUTH AND ADULT PROGRAMMING, AND SENIOR ACTIVITIES.
  2. $959,550 spent. AQUATIC - THE YMCA HAS ALSO DEVELOPED COLLABORATIONS IN NEIGHBORING COMMUNITIES TO EXTEND THE AQUATIC SERVICES TO THOSE COMMUNITIES DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS AT THE LOCAL FACILITY. DURING THE PAST YEAR THE COMMUNITIES OF FOX LAKE, HORICON, LOMIRA, AND WAUPUN WERE SERVED.
  3. $250,226 spent. SCHOOL AGE - SCHOOL AGE PROGRAMMING INCLUDES DAILY CHILD CARE, BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CHILD CARE, SCHOOL'S DAY OUT FUN CLUB, 4 YEAR OLD KINDERGARTEN AND DROP IN CHILD WATCH. BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL AGE CHILD CARE (SACC) IS AVAILABLE AT BEAVER DAM SITES INCLUDING JEFFERSON, LINCOLN, PRAIRIE VIEW, HORICON, WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS, AND AT DODGELAND ELEMENTARY. SACC PROGRAMS ARE STAFFED WITH INDIVIDUALS WHO UNDERSTAND COGNITIVE, PHYSICAL AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT OF KIDS, AND ALSO THE NEED CHILDREN HAVE TO FEEL CONNECTED AND SUPPORTED IN TRYING NEW THINGS, AND THE CARING AND REINFORCEMENT PARENTS AND FAMILIES NEED TO HELP EACH OTHER. THE SACC PROGRAMS SERVE 4K THROUGH 5TH GRADERS WITH A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITY OPTIONS TO EXPLORE AND DEVELOP THEIR INTERESTS AND TALENTS. BREAKFAST IS AVAILABLE FOR AM PARTICIPANTS AND AFTER SCHOOL SNACK OFFERED FOR PM PARTICIPANTS. CAMP EXPLORATION: A SUMMER DAY CAMP THAT FOSTERS A SENSE OF TEAMWORK AND ADVENTURE THROUGH OUTDOOR GAMES AND ACTIVITIES, AND DAILY SWIMMING TO DEVELOP WATER SAFETY SKILLS AND TO HAVE FUN.

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

  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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since January 1953.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.

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