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Young Mens Christian Association of Greater Kansas City

EIN 44-0546002 · Overland Park, KS

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood71 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE YMCA OF GREATER KANSAS CITY FOUNDED ON CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES IS A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION WITH AN INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT COMMITTED TO ENRICHING THE QUALITY OF FAMILY, SPIRITUAL, SOCIAL, MENTAL AND PHYSICAL WELL-BEING.

Income
$44.8 million
Spending
$43.6 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
2.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 76%
Employees
2,020
Volunteers
2,166
Highest pay
$331,442, 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

Good: 71 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 20% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 16 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 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    25 of 25 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. $23.3 million spent. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS: AT THE Y, WE ARE COMMITTED TO NURTURING THE POTENTIAL OF EVERY CHILD AND TEEN. WE BELIEVE THAT ALL KIDS DESERVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCOVER WHO THEY ARE AND WHAT THEY CAN ACHIEVE. THAT'S WHY WE HELP YOUNG PEOPLE CULTIVATE THE VALUES, SKILLS AND RELATIONSHIPS THAT LEAD TO POSITIVE BEHAVIORS, BETTER HEALTH, ACADEMIC SUCCESS AND COMMUNITY SERVICE. IN 2025, THE YMCA OF GREATER KANSAS CITY HELPED 39,559 YOUNG PEOPLE REACH THEIR POTENTIAL THROUGH PROGRAMS SUCH AS YOUTH SPORTS, RECREATIONAL SPORTS ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL Y CLUB, ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS, SUMMER DAY CAMP AND EARLY EDUCATION. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE OF $286,180 WAS PROVIDED TO 1,112 YOUTH TO GIVE ALL, REGARDLESS OF THEIR FINANCIAL RESOURCES, THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN, GROW AND THRIVE.ALSO, DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR CHILDREN AGES SIX WEEKS OLD THROUGH PRE- KINDERGARTEN, YMCA HEAD START PROGRAMS, WHICH ARE FEDERALLY FUNDED, PROVIDE EDUCATION, NUTRITION AND HEALTH SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME FAMILIES. IN 2025 THE YMCA OF GREATER KANSAS CITY OPERATED FIVE CENTERS THROUGHOUT THE KANSAS CITY METROPOLITAN AREA. THE Y SERVED 372 CHILDREN IN 2025 PREPARING THEM FOR SCHOOL AND HELPING THE WHOLE FAMILY BE HEALTHIER. THE COMPREHENSIVE CURRICULUM MEETS THE NEEDS OF THE CHILD AND FAMILY AND PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR FAMILIES TO BE INVOLVED AT EVERY LEVEL OF THEIR CHILD'S DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION. THESE EARLY YEARS ARE CRITICAL TO HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT OF EVERY CHILD. CREATED IN 1965, HEAD START IS THE MOST SUCCESSFUL, LONGEST RUNNING, NATIONAL SCHOOL READINESS PROGRAM IN THE UNITED STATES. THIS PROGRAM ENDED 5/31/2025.
  2. $13.4 million spent. PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE HEALTHY LIVING: THE Y IS A LEADING VOICE ON HEALTH AND WELL-BEING. WE BRING FAMILIES CLOSER TOGETHER, ENCOURAGE GOOD HEALTH AND FOSTER CONNECTIONS THROUGH FITNESS, SPORTS, FUN AND SHARED INTERESTS. IN 2025, 84,113 PEOPLE GREW STRONGER AT THE Y THROUGH MEMBERSHIP, PROGRAMS, GIVING AND VOLUNTEERING. THEY ARE OVERCOMING OBSTACLES TO ACHIEVE A GREATER PERSONAL WELL-BEING AND GREATER WELL-BEING FOR THE COMMUNITY. THIS IS PARTICULARLY IMPORTANT AS OUR NATION STRUGGLES WITH AN OBESITY CRISIS AND CHRONIC DISEASE, FAMILIES STRUGGLE WITH WORK-LIFE BALANCE, AND INDIVIDUALS SEARCH FOR PERSONAL FULFILLMENT. OUR PROGRAMS ARE ACCESSIBLE, AFFORDABLE AND OPEN TO ALL FAITHS, BACKGROUNDS, ABILITIES AND INCOME LEVELS. IN 2025, WE DISTRIBUTED 469,622 POUNDS OF FOOD TO 42,363 PEOPLE AND WE PROVIDED A TOTAL OF $692,504 IN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO A TOTAL OF 9,313 PEOPLE WHO OTHERWISE WOULD HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN LIFE-STRENGTHENING PROGRAMS AT THE Y.

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 January 1943.

    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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