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Marshfield Area YMCA Inc

EIN 39-1557086 · Marshfield, WI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak43 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 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. OUR CAUSE IS TO STRENGTHEN THE FOUNDATIONS OF OUR COMMUNITY IN THE AREAS OF YOUTH DEVELOPMENT , HEALTHY LIVING AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY.

Income
$5.3 million
Spending
$5.7 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
0 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 90%
Employees
265
Volunteers
104
Highest pay
$162,822, 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

Weak: 43 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 47% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 20 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: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    24 of 24 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

    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 (4)
  1. $4.3 million spent. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT . WE BELIEVE ALL KIDS DESERVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCOVER WHO THEY ARE AND WHAT THEY CAN ACHIEVE. WE PROVIDED $115,367 IN ASSISTANCE FOR CHILDREN AND TEEN PROGRAMS INCLUDING CHILD CARE, AFTER SCHOOL, YOUTH AQUATICS, DAY CAMP, WATER WISE, AND YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAMS. IN 2025, 1,493 KIDS WERE ENROLLED IN THESE PROGRAMS THAT ENABLED THEM TO LEARN, GROW, AND THRIVE IN A SAFE AND NURTURING ENVIRONMENT. (Expenses $ including grants of $) Other Program Services
  2. $672,334 spent. HEALTHY LIVING. WE ARE COMMITTED TO HELPING PEOPLE LIVE LONGER AND HEALTHIER LIVES. WITH A MISSION CENTERED ON BALANCE, WE BRING FAMILIES CLOSER TOGETHER, ENCOURAGE GOOD HEALTH, AND FOSTER CONNECTIONS THROUGH FITNESS, SPORTS, FUN , AND SHARED INTERESTS. IN 2025, $256,010 IN DIRECT ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED TO CHILDREN, ADULT AND FAMILIES TO ALLOW THEM TO AFFORD THEIR MEMBERSHIPS AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS. 11,351 CHILDREN, ADULTS AND SENIORS WERE ACTIVE AND ENGAGED MEMBERS AND PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS THROUGH OUR PERSONAL FITNESS ACTIVITIES AND WELLNESS CLASSES.
  3. $185,745 spent. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY. WE BELIEVE IN GIVING BACK TO OUR NEIGHBORS. FOR 40 YEARS WE HAVE BEEN DEVELOPING SKILLS AND EMOTIONAL WELL- BEING THROUGH WELCOMING ALL PEOPLE AND BUILDING A HEALTHIER COMMUNITY THROUGH COLLABORATIONS. WE PROVIDED IN-KIND SUPPORT VALUED AT $33,970 TO 69 COMMUNITY- BASED ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS THROUGH FACILITY USAGE, EMERGENCY COVID CHILDCARE, ACCESS TO TRAINING, PARTNERSHIP AND FREE PROGRAMS OPEN TO THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY. IN ADDITION, WE HELPED 104 PEOPLE AND BUSINESSES GIVE BACK AND ASSIST THEIR NEIGHBORS BY OFFERING THEM OPPORTUNITIES TO VOLUNTEER, ADVOCATE AND SUPPORT PROGRAMS THAT STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY. (Expenses $ including grants of $) Other Program Services
  4. Other Program Services

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 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 December 1986.

    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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