Family YMCA of Black Hawk County
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.
- Income
- $3.4 million
- Spending
- $2.7 million
- Spent on programs
- 86%
- Reserves
- 7.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 57%
- Employees
- 244
- Highest pay
- $116,887, executive di
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 89 out of 100.
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 7.4 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 18% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 20% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 29% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1586% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 90 out of 100.
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
0 of 10Did not give 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 June 30, 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)
- $808,541 spent. WELLNESS: THROUGH OUR CORE VALUES OF HONESTY, RESPECT, CARING, AND RESPONSIBILITY WE STRIVE TO ENCOURAGE PEOPLE TO LIVE A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE. WE OFFER PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES AND STAGES THROUGH THE HEALTHY KIDS DAY, START SOMEWHERE WALK, AND SILVER SNEAKER PROGRAM TO THOSE WHO ARE ALREADY AT AND MAINTAINING A VERY HEALTHY LIFESTYLE. THROUGH OUR ENCOURAGEMENT AND ASSISTANCE, 3,800 PEOPLE ARE WORKING TOWARD A MORE PHYSICALLY, MENTALLY, AND SPIRITUALLY REWARDING LIFE.
- $670,088 spent. BEFORE/AFTER SCHOOL: THE FAMILY YMCA OF BLACK HAWK COUNTY WORKS TO ENSURE THAT YOUTH HAVE ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE AND QUALITY BEFORE/AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMMING. WE STRIVE TO PROVIDE A SAFE AND NURTURING ENVIRONMENT AROUND CARING ADULTS WHERE CHILDREN CAN LEARN, PLAY, AND GROW. THE BEFORE/AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMMING PROVIDES A PRACTICAL CHILD CARE OPTION FOR WORKING PARENTS. THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR, APPROXIMATELY 250 CHILDREN ARE FROM LOW INCOME HOUSEHOLDS AND ARE SERVED VIA A SCHOLARSHIP.
- $608,332 spent. CHILD CARE: CHILD CARE IS A PREMIER PROGRAM AT THE FAMILY YMCA OF BLACK HAWK COUNTY. WE OFFER SCHOLARSHIPS AS WELL AS DHS ACCEPTANCE TO MAKE CHILD CARE AFFORDABLE TO ANYONE. BECAUSE OF OUR FACILITY, WE CAN OFFER SWIM LESSONS AND OTHER RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES TO THESE CHILDREN IN ADDITION TO STIMULATING THEIR MINDS. WE INCORPORATE HEALTHY MEALS AND SNACKS INTO THE DAY AS WELL AS WORKING WITH PARENTS TOWARD THAT SAME HEALTHY LIFESTYLE AT HOME. ON ANY GIVEN DAY, APPROXIMATELY 30 CHILDREN ARE IMPACTED BY INSTRUCTORS AND PROGRAMMING DESIGNED TO DEVELOP A GREAT FOUNDATION FOR HEALTHY LIVING INTO ADULTHOOD AND TO SERVE AS A COMPLEMENT TO PARENT EFFORTS IN REARING THEIR CHILDREN
- $286,237 spent. THE YMCA OF BLACK HAWK COUNTY HAS MULTIPLE OTHER SMALL PROGRAMS THEY OFFER.
- THE YMCA OF BLACK HAWK COUNTY HAS MULTIPLE OTHER SMALL PROGRAMS THEY OFFER.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 June 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 August 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.
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