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Family YMCA

EIN 42-0680309 · Charles City, IA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The mission of the Charles City Family YMCA is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.

Income
$1.2 million
Spending
$772,951
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
15.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 65%
Employees
62
Volunteers
171
Highest pay
$89,750, ceo / 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

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 15.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 33% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 32% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Good: 85 out of 100.

  • 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, 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)
  1. Membership Program For over 117 years the Charles City Family YMCA has provided programs and services to individuals of all ages in the Charles City and Floyd County area. The YMCA operates year-round programming to accommodate the needs of the community. The YMCA encourages volunteer involvement and community input through the volunteer Board of Directors. The Charles City Family YMCA, as a human service organization, meets the needs of the community and is open to people of all ages, races, religions, and income levels. YMCA programs nurture the healthy development of children, encourage positive behavior with teens, and strengthen families - all of which result in our community and neighborhoods being safe and healthy places to live, work, and play. Programs are designed to meet the health and social service needs of the children, adults, and families who participate. All programs emphasize the development of positive values, encouraging moral and ethical behavior based on Christian principles.
  2. Y's Guy's After School Child Care & Summer Day Camp The YMCA Child Care and Summer Day Camp programs are safe, affordable and convenient. Educational programs teach kids positive values and develop self-esteem and leadership skills. Parent involvement is combined with an interactive and diverse curriculum to create a supportive environment for families. Collaborations with local schools insure that YMCA Child Care is accessible to all kids. Core program activities include after school care for school-aged children, vacation camps, summer childcare, day camps, tutorial programs, and special events.
  3. YMCA Youth Sports YMCA youth sports programs focus on full and equal participation as every child plays in every game. Cooperation, teamwork, and skill development are key components of YMCA youth sports programs. These goals are developed through skill clinics and league play for kids aged pre-K through Middle School. Core programs include leagues, tournaments, and clinics in basketball, soccer, volleyball, wrestling, tae kwon do, tumbling, roller-skating, tackle football, and flag-football.

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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since October 1974.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.

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