Joplin Family Y
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES, THE JOPLIN FAMILY Y SEEKS TO SERVE THE COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING AN ENVIRONMENT AND ACTIVITIES THAT ENABLE ALL PEOPLE TO ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT OF SPIRIT, BODY AND MIND.
- Income
- $3.5 million
- Spending
- $2.5 million
- Spent on programs
- 83%
- Reserves
- 17.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 58%
- Employees
- 161
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 90% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 17.6 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 11% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 28% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 33% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1583% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2511 of 11 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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)
- $1.2 million spent. MEMBERSHIP IS THE FOUNDATION BASED THAT SUPPORTS THE IMPACT AND REACH OF THE JOPLIN YMCA. WHEN PEOPLE PLACE A MEMBERSHIP, THEY NOT ONLY RECEIVE ACCESS TO A LIFESTYLE OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS, BUT THEY ARE ALSO SUPPORTING THE NATIONS LARGEST NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION. MEMBERS ENJOY STRENGTH AND CARDIO TRAINING, GROUP FITNESS AND AQUA FITNESS CLASSES. ADDITIONALLY, WE OFFER FREE NURSERY AND Y-SPACE ONSITE CHILDCARE TO SUPPORT OUR MEMBERS WHILE THEY WORK OUT. BECAUSE OF THE INABILITY TO PAY MEMBERSHIP AND/OR PROGRAM FEES, A SIGNIFICANT PORTION OF OUR MEMBERSHIP IS SUPPORTED BY OUR SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM. IN ADDITION TO FINANCIAL AID, WE ALSO OFFER A 25% DISCOUNT TO ALL ACTIVE OR RETIRED MILITARY FAMILIES.
- $791,027 spent. SCHOOL PLUS IS A PROGRAM THAT IMPACTS STUDENTS IN 3 SCHOOL DISTRICTS. THE GOAL OF SCHOOL PLUS IS TO KEEP KIDS SAFE AND AWAY FROM AT RISK BEHAVIORS. WE HELP COMABT THOSE RISKS BY HAVING SCHOOL SITE BASED AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS. OUR STAFF HELPS KIDS WITH HOMEWORK, PROVIDES A HEALTHY SNACK AND AND A PHYSICAL ACTIVITY EACH DAY.
- $98,661 spent. OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE: FITNESS CLASSES ARE TAUGHT BY CERTIFIED INSTRUCTORS, WITH GROUP FITNESS CLASSES PROVIDING COMMUNITY, ACCOUNTABILITY AND GUIDANCE IN HOW TO PROPERLY PERFORM THE EXERCISES. THE RESULT IS LASTING FRIENDSHIPS AND A WORKOUT ROUTINE THAT PARTICIPANTS WANT TO STICK WITH. IN AQUACISE CLASSES, THE BUOYANCY OF THE WATER SUPPORTS PARTICIPANTS WHILE THE RESISTANCE OF THE WATER CHALLENGES THEM, ALLOWING THEM TO INCREASE ENDURANCE, RANGE OF MOTION AND MUSCLE STRENGTH, AS WELL AS FLEXIBILITY, BALANCE AND CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH. YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED THAT GIVE CHILDREN AN OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN THE FUNDAMENTALS OF SPORTS, BUT MORE IMPORTANTLY, THE IMPORTANCE OF TEAMWORK, SPORTSMANSHIP, AND A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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