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YMCA of Southeast Missouri

EIN 43-1666987 · Sikeston, MO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE YMCA MISSION IS TO PUT CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD HEALTHY BODY, MIND AND SPIRIT FOR ALL. THE YMCA EMPHASIZES THE VALUE OF HONESTY, RESPECT, CARING AND RESPONSIBILITY.

Income
$1.3 million
Spending
$1.6 million
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
17.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 84%
Employees
85
Volunteers
99

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 17.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 22% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 25% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 25

    21 of 21 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.

  • 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, 2024, 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)
  1. $83,732 spent. THE DAY CAMP PROGRAM OPERATES FOR 10 WEEKS DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS. IT IS IN SESSION MONDAY-FRIDAY FROM 7:30 AM TO 5:30 PM AND IS OPEN TO YOUTH AGES 5-13. THE PROGRAM ACTIVITIES REVOLVE AROUND WEEKLY THEMES AND INCLUDE EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL FIELD TRIPS, ARTS AND CRAFTS, PLAYGROUND GAMES, GUEST SPEAKERS AND SWIMMING. IN 2024, THE CAMP AVERAGED 159 YOUTH PER WEEK. OF THAT NUMBER, 52 YOUTH PER WEEK RECEIVED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. THESE WERE YOUTH FROM LOW INCOME FAMILIES WHO COULD NOT AFFORD THE REGULAR DAY CAMP FEES.
  2. $141,777 spent. THE YMCA OFFERED 7 DIFFERENT YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAMS IN 2024. THESE PROGRAMS FOCUSED ON EQUAL PARTICIPATION, SPORTSMANSHIP AND CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT. OVER 780 YOUTH AGES 4 TO 13 PARTICIPATED IN THESE PROGRAMS. OF THOSE WHO PARTICIPATED, 27 YOUTH WERE FROM LOW INCOME FAMILIES AND RECEIVED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO PARTICIPATE.
  3. $69,668 spent. THE YMCA AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM IS A STATE LICENSED PROGRAM FOR YOUTH IN KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 5TH GRADE. THE PROGRAM IS RUN IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE SIKESTON PUBLIC SCHOOL. THE SCHOOLS PROVIDE THE FACILITY AND TRANSPORTATION WHILE THE YMCA PROVIDES THE OPERATION OF THE PROGRAM ITSELF. THE PROGRAM MEETS DAILY FROM 3:30 TO 5:30 PM. IN 2024 THE PROGRAM AVERAGED 38 KIDS PER DAY. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE SUPERVISED HOMEWORK AND RECREATIONAL TIME.
  4. $1.0 million spent. THE YMCA OFFERS NUMEROUS ADULT PROGRAMS WHICH AIM TO ENHANCE THE BODY, MIND AND SPIRIT OF PARTICIPANTS. MANY EXERCISE ACTIVITIES ARE OFFERED FOR ADULTS AND SENIOR CITIZENS. BUILT INTO THESE PROGRAMS ARE OPPORTUNITIES FOR SOCIAL ACTIVITIES THAT GO BEYOND THE PROGRAMS THEMSELVES. PERIODICALLY ADULTS ARE ASKED TO PARTICIPATE IN OTHER Y VOLUNTEER FUNCTIONS OR COMMUNITY SERVICE ACTIVITIES. THE Y ALSO OFFERS AN ARTHRITIS EXERCISE PROGRAM IN COLLABORATION WITH THE LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT WHICH IS AVAILABLE TO THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE AT NO CHARGE. THE Y FACILITY HOUSES NUMEROUS Y PROGRAMS AND THE FACILITIES ARE AVAILABLE TO Y MEMBERS. THESE FACILITIES INCLUDE A FITNESS CENTER, GYMNASIUM, WALKING TRACK, AQUATIC CENTER, YOUTH GYM AND NURSERY. THESE AREAS ARE AVAILABLE TO MEMBERS AT NO ADDITIONAL FEE. THE Y DOES MAKE ITS POOL AVAILABLE DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS TO THE YOUTH OF THE COMMUNITY WHA ARE NOT MEMBERS FOR A DAILY FEE OF $4. THE Y ALSO HAS SEVERAL YOUTH-SERVING AGENCIES THAT ARE PROVIDED MEMBERSHIPS THROUGH ITS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. THESE ARE TYPICALLY YOUTH AND THE Y MEMBERSHIPS PROVIDE THEM AND THEIR LEADERS A PLACE TO RECREATE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 2024.

    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 July 1994.

    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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