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Long Branch Area Young Mens Christian Association

EIN 43-1761240 · Macon, MO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong97 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The Long Branch Area YMCA is a charitable, community service organization with a mission and purpose to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. YMCA programs focus on character development through five core values: Faith, Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility. The YMCA seeks to promote healthy lifestyles, strong values, leadership development, and community interaction. The YMCA serves men, women, and children of all ages, races, abilities, incomes, and religions. Financial assistance is available to those who can demonstrate financial need. The YMCA identifies community needs and responds to those needs in order to improve the quality of life for those who participate in YMCA programs. The Long Branch Area YMCA serves over 2,900 members. In 2025, financial assistance was provided to approximately 10% of YMCA participants. Our YMCA is founded and led by volunteers from our community.

Income
$616,773
Spending
$536,786
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
15.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 83%
Employees
42
Volunteers
115
Highest pay
$70,622, chief executive officer

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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 15.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 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: 97 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 16 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

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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. $257,929 spent. HEALTHY LIVING: FITNESS CENTER PROGRAM EXPENSES: OUR FITNESS CENTER, INDOOR WALKING TRACK AND GYMNASIUM ALLOW FOR PEOPLE TO EXPERIENCE FUN, FITNESS, AND FELLOWSHIP EVEN WHILE NOT PARTICIPATING IN A SPECIFIC PROGRAM OR CLASS. FITNESS TRAINERS PROVIDE FREE FITNESS ORIENTATIONS TO NEW MEMBERS, INTRODUCE PEOPLE TO STRENGTH TRAINING, AND CREATE A PERSONALIZED WORK OUT TO MEET THEIR GOALS AND ABILITIES. THE YMCA PROVIDES A GREAT PLACE FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES, FAMILY AND FRIENDS, AND PEOPLE NEW TO THE COMMUNITY TO GATHER FOR A VISIT OR PREPARE FOR A MARATHON. WE FOCUS ON YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, HEALTHY LIVING, AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR MEMBERSHIP. ADULT PROGRAMS: THE ADULT PROGRAMS INCLUDE VARIOUS FITNESS CLASSES, BASKETBALL, SOFTBALL, PICKLEBALL, AND VOLLEYBALL. OVER 175 ADULTS PARTICIPATE IN THESE PROGRAMS. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR ALL ADULT PROGRAMS. OUR SENIOR PROGRAMS, STRETCH AND FLEX AND LOW IMPACT AEROBIC, HELPS OUR ACTIVE OLDER ADULTS REMAIN INDEPENDENT LONGER AND THEY BENEFIT IMMENSELY FROM THE SOCIAL INTERACTION. MANY EXPRESS BENEFITS THROUGH IMPROVED FLEXIBILITY IN DRIVING AND INCREASED EASE IN COMPLETING HOUSEHOLD AND PERSONAL TASKS, INCLUDING CARRYING GROCERIES AND GETTING OUT OF THE BATH TUB. EVERY WEDNESDAY WE SERVE COFFEE AFTER CLASS. APPROXIMATELY 70 ADULTS PARTICIPATE IN THIS FITNESS AND FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM. THE CLASS IS PROVIDED FREE TO MEMBERS.
  2. $173,915 spent. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: OUR YOUTH PROGRAMS RUN YEAR AROUND AND GIVE CHILDREN THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPERIENCE FITNESS, FUN, CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT, PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENT, THE FEELING OF BELONGING, EXPOSURE TO GOOD ROLE MODELS, AND IMPROVED SKILL DEVELOPMENT. YOUTH PROGRAMS INCLUDE: FLAG FOOTBALL, GYMNASTICS, BASKETBALL, SOCCER, RAG BALL AND CHILD WATCH. APPROXIMATELY 675 YOUTH ARE SERVED BY THESE PROGRAMS. CHILD WATCH SERVES BIRTH THROUGH AGE 11 AND IS A GREAT SERVICE PROVIDED SO THAT PARENTS CAN ATTEND A YMCA CLASS OR GET IN A WORKOUT WITHOUT WORRYING ABOUT THE SAFETY OF THEIR CHILDREN. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR ALL YOUTH PROGRAMS.

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 June 1997.

    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.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: Young Mens Christian Association (Oklahoma City, OK), EIN 73-0579270. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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