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Young Mens Christian Assn

EIN 42-0703250 · Newton, IA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood74 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE NEWTON YMCA IS A CHARITABLE COMMUNITY SERVICE ORGANIZATION THAT INCLUDES MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN OF ALL AGES, ABILITIES, INCOMES, RACES AND RELIGIONS. WE ARE DEDICATED TO BUILDING STRONG KIDS, STRONG FAMILIES AND STRONG COMMUNITIES THROUGH OUR MISSION OF PUTTING CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD A HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY FOR ALL. SERVICES ARE OFFERED AT AFFORDABLE FEES FOR THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE, WITH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE FOR THOSE WHO CANNOT AFFORD THE FULL FEE. OUR YMCA IS FOUNDED AND LED BY VOLUNTEERS FROM OUR COMMUNITY. VOLUNTEERS ALSO SERVE AS MENTORS, COACHES, PROGRAM LEADERS, INSTRUCTORS, FUND RAISERS AND MORE.

Income
$3.1 million
Spending
$3.3 million
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
38.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 66%
Employees
168
Volunteers
14
Highest pay
$117,234, ceo

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: 74 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 38.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 45% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% 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

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 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

    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 (2)
  1. $2.5 million spent. CHILD CARE PROGRAMS: WE PROVIDE YEAR ROUND, FULLY STATE LICENSED DAY CARE FOR CHILDREN 6 WEEKS TO 5 YEARS OF AGE, BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS AND A SUMMER PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN 5 YEARS TO 12 YEARS OF AGE. OUR DEVELOPMENTALLY-BASED CURRICULUM IS BIAS-FREE AND FOCUSES ON DEVELOPING THE WHOLE CHILD BY PROVIDING ACTIVITIES TO HELP MEET ALL NEEDS. WE ENCOURAGE EXPLORATION AND GROWTH IN A WELL-EQUIPPED ENVIRONMENT THAT IS STIMULATING, SAFE, CONSISTENT AND NURTURING AND STRIVES TO DEVELOP HABITS OF OBSERVATION, QUESTIONING AND LISTENING AND BUILDING AN AWARENESS OF THE CHILD'S OWN FEELINGS AS WELL AS OTHERS AROUND THEM. WE ENCOURAGE CHILDREN TO HAVE AN OPEN MIND THAT PREPARES THEM TO UTILIZES THEIR INTELLECTUAL AND CREATIVE ABILITIES FOR NOW AND LATER IN LIFE. FREE DROP-IN IS OFFERED AT CERTAIN HOURS WHILE PARENTS ARE IN THE BUILDING, ENGAGES IN YMCA ACTIVITIES.
  2. MEMBERSHIP: OPEN TO ALL, AND LED BY QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED DIRECTORS, MEMBERSHIP ACTIVITIES FALL INTO FOUR BASIC CATEGORIES: HEALTH AND FITNESS, AQUATICS, YOUTH AND ADULT SPORTS, AND ARTS AND CRAFTS. MANY TAKE PLACE IN A STATE-OF-THE-ART FITNESS CENTER AND CARDIO THEATER AND ARE FREE TO MEMBERS BUT AVAILABLE TO NON-MEMBERS AT A NOMINAL FEE. SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE TO THOSE IN THE COMMUNITY UNABLE TO PURCHASE MEMBERSHIPS ON THEIR OWN. HEALTH BENEFITS AND WORTHWHILE LEISURE ACTIVITIES ARE OF PRIMARY IMPORTANCE TO THE COMMUNITY. THERE ARE RACQUETBALL AND HANDBALL COURTS, WEIGHT ROOMS, YOUTH GAME ROOM, INDOOR WALKING-JOGGING TRACK, KIDS FAMILY GYM, TWO GYMS, AND SPINNING BICYCLES. THE YMCA HAS THE ONLY AREA LARGE INDOOR POOL AND SHARES THE FACILITY WITH THE HIGH SCHOOL. THERE ARE GYMNASTICS AND DANCE PROGRAMS. YOUTH IN AQUATIC AND SPORTS PROGRAMS COMPETE WITH OTHER YMCAS. ALL THESE IMPROVE PHYSICAL SKILLS, ENHANCE SELF CONCEPT. BUILD LEADERSHIP SKILLS, HELP MEMBERS GET ALONG WITH OTHERS, AND LEAD HEALTHIER, HAPPIER LIVES.

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 November 6, 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 May 1951.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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