Young Mens Christian Association
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE MISSION OF THE MANKATO FAMILY YMCA IS TO PUT CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT BUILD A HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND, BODY AND SOCIAL WELL-BEING FOR ALL.
- Income
- $4.1 million
- Spending
- $4.4 million
- Spent on programs
- 87%
- Reserves
- 2.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 75%
- Employees
- 345
- Volunteers
- 372
- Highest pay
- $123,521, 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: 59 out of 100. Higher than 30% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 2.6 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 5% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 7% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 2% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1586% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 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. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $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 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)
- $886,912 spent. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AFTER SCHOOL ADVENTURES & CAMP: THE YMCA PROVIDES STRUCTURED, DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE PROGRAMMING FOR YOUTH THROUGH AFTER-SCHOOL CARE AND SUMMER CAMPS. THESE PROGRAMS EMPHASIZE ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT, SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT, AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY.OUR ASA PROGRAM SERVED 124 YOUTH WEEKLY, OFFERING STEM ACTIVITIES, STRUCTURED PLAY, AND OPPORTUNITIES TO BUILD INDEPENDENCE AND SOCIAL SKILLS. THESE SAME PRINCIPLES EXTEND TO OUR SUMMER PROGRAMMING, INCLUDING DAY AND OVERNIGHT CAMPS THAT SERVED MORE THAN 2,200 YOUTH. OVERNIGHT CAMP EXPERIENCES SUPPORT INDEPENDENCE, RELATIONSHIP-BUILDING, AND A BREAK FROM TECHNOLOGY.ADDITIONAL OFFERINGS INCLUDED YOUTH SPORTS CAMPS AND SPECIALTY PROGRAMS SUCH AS KIDS IN THE KITCHEN, WHICH TEACHES BASIC NUTRITION AND FOOD SAFETY SKILLS. COLLECTIVELY, THESE PROGRAMS CONTRIBUTE TO LONG-TERM YOUTH DEVELOPMENT OUTCOMES ALIGNED WITH OUR MISSION.
- $432,044 spent. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY MEMBERSHIP: THE MANKATO FAMILY YMCA CONTINUES TO EXPAND ACCESS BY REDUCING FINANCIAL BARRIERS AND INCREASING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARTICIPATION. WE REMAIN COMMITTED TO PROVIDING A SAFE, INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT WHERE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES CAN CONNECT AND IMPROVE THEIR OVERALL WELL-BEING.IN THE PAST YEAR, 1,490 MEMBERS RECEIVED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE THROUGH OUR MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM, REPRESENTING A 7% INCREASE FROM THE PRIOR YEAR. APPROXIMATELY 1 IN 7 MEMBERS UTILIZED ASSISTANCE, CONSISTENT WITH 2024 LEVELS. AS COMMUNITY NEED INCREASED, WE EXPANDED SUPPORT TO ENSURE CONTINUED ACCESS TO YMCA PROGRAMS AND SERVICES.
- $326,798 spent. HEALTHY LIVING WELLNESS: THE YMCA SERVES INDIVIDUALS ACROSS THE LIFESPAN BY PROVIDING ACCESSIBLE HEALTH AND WELLNESS OPPORTUNITIES. PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO SUPPORT PHYSICAL HEALTH, MENTAL WELL-BEING, AND SOCIAL CONNECTION.SERVICES INCLUDE GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES (AEROBICS, YOGA, CYCLING, AND WATER FITNESS), AS WELL AS A 90 MINUTE FREE CHILD WATCH PROGRAM THAT ENABLES PARENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN WELLNESS ACTIVITIES.THE FOREVER WELL PROGRAM SERVES 200+ ACTIVE OLDER ADULTS THROUGH FITNESS, EDUCATION, AND SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES. BY ADAPTING PROGRAMS TO MEET COMMUNITY NEEDS, THE YMCA PROMOTES SUSTAINABLE HEALTHY LIVING FOR ALL MEMBERS.
- $2.2 million spent. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES: THE YMCA OFFERS A RANGE OF PROGRAMS THAT ADDRESS COMMUNITY NEEDS AND PROMOTE SAFETY, SKILL DEVELOPMENT, AND ENGAGEMENT.SWIM LESSONS SERVED CLOSE TO 500 PARTICIPANTS ACROSS ALL AGE GROUPS, FROM INFANTS TO ADULTS. YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAMS ENGAGED OVER 700 PARTICIPANTS, FOCUSING ON SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND SPORTSMANSHIP IN ACTIVITIES SUCH AS BASKETBALL, VOLLEYBALL, FLAG FOOTBALL, AND T-BALL.THE STRIDE PROGRAM INTEGRATES PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, AND COMMUNITY SERVICE, CULMINATING IN A 5K EVENT AND VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT.THE YMCA ALSO PROVIDES CPR, FIRST AID, AND RED CROSS LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION COURSES FOR STAFF AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS, ENSURING HIGH SAFETY STANDARDS.AS PART OF ITS COMMUNITY OUTREACH, THE YMCA PARTNERS WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS, INCLUDING THE GREATER MANKATO AREA UNITED WAY, PARTNERS FOR HOUSING, AND THE AMERICAN RED CROSS, TO SUPPORT INITIATIVES SUCH AS LITERACY EVENTS, HOUSING AWARENESS, AND BLOOD DRIVES.
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 November 6, 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 September 1942.
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 November 4, 2026.
Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.
A much larger organization has a similar name: Young Mens Christian Association Retirement Fund (New York, NY), EIN 13-5562401. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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