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Salt Fork YMCA

EIN 43-1710180 · Marshall, MO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE SALT FORK YMCA IS A CHARITABLE COMMUNITY SERVICE ORGANIZATION COMPRISED OF PERSONS OF ALL AGES, ETHNIC GROUPS, AND RELIGIOUS AFFILIATIONS DEDICATED TO PUTTING CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY FOR ALL. ALL PERSONS ARE WELCOME AT THE YMCA REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY. OUR YMCA IS FOUNDED AND LED BY VOLUNTEERS FROM OUR COMMUNITY. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE TO THOSE UNABLE TO PAY FULL PRICE FOR MEMBERSHIPS OR PROGRAMS.

Income
$1.6 million
Spending
$1.5 million
Spent on programs
72%
Reserves
3.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 77%
Employees
111
Volunteers
190

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 66% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 17% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    72% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 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. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • 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.

  • 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 (3)
  1. $601,895 spent. HEALTHY LIVING: PROMOTES WELLNESS, VOLUNTEERISM, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND STRONG FAMILIES. PROGRAMS EMPHASIZE CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES, A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE AND STRONG PERSONAL VALUES. PROGRAMS INCLUDE AEROBICS, FAMILY NIGHTS, AND FIELD TRIPS FOR SENIOR ADULTS. VOLUNTEERS FROM THIS GROUP HELP SUPPORT YOUTH PROGRAMS.
  2. $300,947 spent. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT:INCLUDES GYMNASTICS, SPORTS AND FITNESS ACTIVITIES, AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM, DAY CAMP, SPECIAL HOLIDAY EVENTS AND OTHER PROGRAMS WHICH SERVED MORE THAN 2600 YOUTH THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. STAFF DEVELOPS YOUTH MEMBERS AND PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS THROUGH GUIDANCE AND EXAMPLE, ENCOURAGING GROWTH, ACCEPTANCE, RESPECT AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY.
  3. $179,924 spent. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: PROMOTES GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY THROUGH MEMBER AND PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIPS, COMMUNITY COLLABORATION AND VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES. OUR PROGRAMS ALLOW MEMBERS TO BOND, UNITE AND CREATE LONG LASTING FRIENDSHIPS. PROGRAMS AND STAFF EMPHASIZE PROGRAMS EMPHASIZE CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES, A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE AND STRONG PERSONAL VALUES.

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 July 1995.

    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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