Door County YMCA Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
TO PUT CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY FOR ALL. WELCOMING ALL, THE DOOR COUNTY YMCA ENGAGES AND CONNECTS WITH FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS OF ALL AGES IN PURSUIT OF WELL BEING AND A VIBRANT, HEALTHY, VALUES-DRIVEN COMMUNITY. LEARN AND GROW TOGETHER. THE Y IS A FOUNDING NONPROFIT, CAUSE-DRIVEN ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING OUR COMMUNITY IN SPIRIT, MIND, AND BODY.
- Income
- $5.7 million
- Spending
- $5.3 million
- Spent on programs
- 78%
- Reserves
- 4.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 62%
- Employees
- 267
- Volunteers
- 200
- Highest pay
- $143,393, ceo
Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 71% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 4.4 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 4% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 8% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1578% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 22 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2518 of 18 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
10 of 10Gave 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 May 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)
- $3.1 million spent. HEALTHY LIVING - THE Y IS A LEADING VOICE ON HEALTH AND WELL-BEING. WE BRING FAMILIES CLOSER TOGETHER, ENCOURAGE GOOD HEALTH AND FOSTER CONNECTIONS THROUGH FITNESS, SPORTS, FUN AND SHARED INTERESTS. AS A RESULT, MORE THAN 12,500 INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILY MEMBERS IN OUR COUNTY ARE RECEIVING THE SUPPORT, GUIDANCE AND RESOURCES THEY NEED TO ACHIEVE GREATER HEALTH IN SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY. THIS IS PARTICULARLY IMPORTANT AS OUR NATION STRUGGLES WORK/LIFE BALANCE, SOCIAL ISOLATION, AND SEARCH FOR PERSONAL FULFILLMENT. OUR PROGRAMS ARE ACCESSIBLE, AFFORDABLE AND OPEN TO ALL FAITHS, BACKGROUNDS, ABILITIES AND INCOME LEVELS. THE Y IS A FOUNDING NON-PROFIT, CAUSE DRIVEN ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING OUR COMMUNITY IN SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY - OUR YMCA BELIEVES IN GIVING BACK AND SUPPORTING OUR NEIGHBORS. WE HAVE BEEN LISTENING AND RESPONDING TO OUR COMMUNITY'S MOST CRITICAL SOCIAL NEEDS FOR MORE THAN 30 YEARS. Y PROGRAMS, SUCH AS OUR YEAR ROUND FOODS PROGRAM WHICH DISTRIBUTED UP TO 1,200 LUNCHES EACH WEEKDAY IN THE SUMMER, THE LIVE STRONG CANCER SURVIVORS AND PARKINSON PROGRAMS, AND YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT ARE A FEW EXAMPLES OF HOW WE DELIVER RESOURCES AND SUPPORT THAT EMPOWER OUR NEIGHBORS TO EFFECT CHANGE, BRIDGE GAPS AND OVERCOME OBSTACLES. OUR ANNUAL CAMPAIGN RAISED MORE THAN $500,000 TO ENSURE THAT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE TO ALL, SPECIAL PROGRAMMING IS PROVIDED TO THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY AND PROGRAM COSTS REMAIN AT AFFORDABLE LEVELS. APPROXIMATELY 1,600 (1/3) OF ALL YMCA MEMBERS RECEIVE FEE ASSISTANCE. THE DOOR COUNTY YMCA REMAINS STEADFAST IN ITS COMMITMENT TO ENGAGE MEMBERS, PARTICIPANTS AND VOLUNTEERS IN ACTIVITIES THAT STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITY AND PAVE THE WAY FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS TO THRIVE.
- $1.1 million spent. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT - THE YMCA IS COMMITTED TO NURTURING THE POTENTIAL OF EVERY CHILD AND TEEN. WE BELIEVE THAT KIDS DESERVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCOVER WHO THEY ARE AND WHAT THEY CAN ACHIEVE. THAT'S WHY WE HELP YOUNG PEOPLE CULTIVATE VALUES, SKILLS AND RELATIONSHIPS THAT LEAD TO POSITIVE BEHAVIORS, BETTER HEALTH AND EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT. OUR YMCA PROGRAMS, SUCH AS SPORTS LEAGUES, SWIM TEAM, YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT, DAY CAMP, GYMNASTICS, SWIM CLASSES, FAMILY NIGHT ACTIVITIES, ETC., OFFER A RANGE OF EXPERIENCES THAT ENRICH COGNITIVE, SOCIAL, PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL GROWTH. NO ONE IS EVER DENIED THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN YMCA ACTIVITIES BECAUSE OF AN INABILITY TO PAY. THE ANNUAL CAMPAIGN GENERATES OVER $500,000 ANNUALLY TO INSURE THAT WE HONOR OUR PROMISE TO SERVE ALL.
- SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY - OUR YMCA BELIEVES IN GIVING BACK AND SUPPORTING OUR NEIGHBORS. WE HAVE BEEN LISTENING AND RESPONDING TO OUR COMMUNITY'S MOST CRITICAL SOCIAL NEEDS FOR MORE THAN 30 YEARS. Y PROGRAMS, SUCH AS OUR YEAR AROUND FOODS PROGRAM WHICH DISTRIBUTED UP TO 1200 LUNCHES EACH WEEKDAY IN THE SUMMER, THE LIVESTRONG CANCER SURVIVORS AND PARKINSON'S PROGRAMS, AND YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT ARE A FEW EXAMPLES OF HOW WE DELIVER RESOURCES AND SUPPORT THAT EMPOWER OUR NEIGHBORS TO EFFECT CHANGE, BRIDGE GAPS AND OVERCOME OBSTACLES. OUR ANNUAL CAMPAIGN RAISES MORE THAN $500,000 ANNUALLY TO ENSURE THAT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE TO ALL, SPECIAL PROGRAMMING IS PROVIDED TO THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY, AND PROGRAM COSTS REMAIN AT AFFORDABLE LEVELS. APPROXIMATELY 1600 (1/3) OF ALL Y MEMBERS RECEIVE FEE ASSISTANCE. THE DOOR COUNTY YMCA REMAINS STEADFAST IN ITS COMMITMENT TO ENGAGE MEMBERS, PARTICIPANTS, AND VOLUNTEERS IN ACTIVITIES THAT STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITY AND PAVE THE WAY FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS TO THRIVE.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 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 May 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 February 1993.
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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