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Muscatine Community Y

EIN 42-0680340 · Muscatine, IA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MUSCATINE COMMUNITY Y, A MEMBERSHIP MOVEMENT, STRENGTHENED BY DIVERSITY, NOURISHED BY ITS CHRISTIAN VALUES, IS DEDICATED TO THE EMPOWERMENT OF MEN, WOMEN, BOYS AND GIRLS AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY TO ATTAIN A COMMON VISION OF DIGNITY FOR ALL.

Income
$2.7 million
Spending
$3.1 million
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
15.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 77%
Employees
196
Volunteers
300
Highest pay
$177,641, executive di

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

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 15.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 17% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 0% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    79% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 17 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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 (5)
  1. $762,415 spent. HEALTH PROMOTION SERVICES: PROMOTES AND SUPPORTS PHYSICAL HEALTH AND WELL- BEING OF ALL AGES THROUGH SPORTS AND EXERCISE. INCLUDED IN THIS PROGRAM SERVICE ARE ADULT MEMBER USE OF THE FACILITY FOR OPEN GYM, RAQUETBALL AND USE OF THE EXERCISE AREA.
  2. $609,442 spent. AQUATICS: PROMOTES AND SUPPORTS LIFE-LONG HEALTH AND PERSONAL GROWTH OF ALL AGES AND CAPABILITIES THROUGH MASTERY AND PRACTICE OF INDIVIDUAL GROUP SKILLS IN THE POOL ENVIRONMENT. INCLUDED IN THIS PROGRAM SERVICE ARE SWIM CLASSES, WATER EXERCISE CLASSES, MEMBER USE OF THE SWIMMING POOL FOR OPEN AND LAP SWIM AND POOL RENTAL TO OUTSIDE GROUPS.
  3. $660,754 spent. CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT: PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR SELF-DISCOVERY AND SKILL DEVELOPMENT TO PROMOTE GROWTH INTO RESPONSIBLE ADULTHOOD FOR YOUNG PEOPLE 0-18 YEARS OF AGE IN AN ENVIRONMENT THAT VALUES THEIR DIVERSITY, LEADERSHIP AND POINT OF VIEW. INCLUDED IN THIS PROGRAM SERVICE ARE YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAMS OF SOCCER AND BASKETBALL, TEEN LEADERS CLUB, MIDDLE SCHOOL FUN NIGHTS, YOUTH AND TEEN MEMBER USE OF THE FACILITY AND KID'S CLUB.
  4. $445,670 spent. FAMILY PROGRAM (FPS): WE SUPPORT FAMILIES THROUGH FAMILY FOCUS, SELF- SUFFICIENCY, PARENT EDUCATION, GRANDPARENTS RAISING GRANDCHILDREN, AND RESPITE PROGRAMS. FPS PROVIDES PARENTS WITH PARENTING INFORMATION, SUPPORT, AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE ISSUES PARTICULAR TO THEIR NEEDS. SPECIAL OLYMPICS: PROVIDES SPORTS AND ACTIVITIES FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES. BIG BROTHER BIG SISTER: PROVIDE CHILDREN FACING ADVERSITY WITH STRONG AND ENDURING, PROFESSIONALLY SUPPORTED ONE-TO-ONE RELATIONSHIPS THAT CHANGE THEIR LIVES FOR THE BETTER, FOREVER.
  5. FAMILY PROGRAM (FPS): WE SUPPORT FAMILIES THROUGH FAMILY FOCUS, SELF- SUFFICIENCY, PARENT EDUCATION, GRANDPARENTS RAISING GRANDCHILDREN, AND RESPITE PROGRAMS. FPS PROVIDES PARENTS WITH PARENTING INFORMATION, SUPPORT, AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE ISSUES PARTICULAR TO THEIR NEEDS. SPECIAL OLYMPICS: PROVIDES SPORTS AND ACTIVITIES FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES. BIG BROTHER BIG SISTER: PROVIDE CHILDREN FACING ADVERSITY WITH STRONG AND ENDURING, PROFESSIONALLY SUPPORTED ONE-TO-ONE RELATIONSHIPS THAT CHANGE THEIR LIVES FOR THE BETTER, FOREVER.

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 June 1942.

    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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