Young Mens Christian Association of Greater Waukesha County Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
TO PUT CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD HEALTHY MIND, SPIRIT, AND BODY FOR ALL.
- Income
- $23.5 million
- Spending
- $23.6 million
- Spent on programs
- 89%
- Reserves
- -0.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 92%
- Employees
- 1,333
- Volunteers
- 410
- Highest pay
- $405,107, 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
Fair: 51 out of 100. Higher than 15% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $10m to $100m).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 10% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 5% on the year before.
Spending floor
8 of 1589% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 36 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 46% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $10m to $100m).
Independent board
25 of 2523 of 23 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.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
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)
- $13.9 million spent. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: Our YMCA is 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 is why we help young people cultivate the values, skills, and relationships that lead to positive behaviors, better health, and educational achievement. Our YMCA programs, such as aquatic lessons, childcare, gymnastics, youth sports, and day and specialty camp programs, offer a range of experiences that enrich cognitive, social, physical, and emotional growth. As a result, 35,500 youth in our community benefited from YMCA programs. In 2025, we provided $167,950 in financial assistance to individuals who otherwise may not have been able to afford to participate.
- $6.9 million spent. HEALTHY LIVING: The YMCA is a leading voice on health and well-being. We bring families closer together, encourage good health, and foster connections through family wellness programming, group exercise classes for adults and families, nutritional counselling, sports, fun, and shared interests. As a result, 95,000 people in our community are receiving the support, guidance and resources they need to achieve greater health in spirit, mind, and body. This is particularly important as our nation struggles with an obesity crisis, families struggle with work/life balance, and individuals search for personal fulfillment. The Y provides a supportive community for active older adults with wellness programming and events devoted to helping seniors achieving a greater well-being. Our programs are accessible, affordable and open to all faiths, backgrounds, abilities and income levels. In 2025, we provided $ in financial assistance to people who otherwise may not have been able to afford to participate.
- $270,789 spent. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: Our YMCA believes in giving back and supporting our community. We have been listening and responding to our community's most critical social needs for more than 125 years. We develop skills through education and training and provide opportunities for people to give back and enrich our community through volunteering, mentoring and coaching. The Y provides programs and a supportive community for individuals with health issues including Parkinson's, Arthritis, Diabetes prevention, and the LiveStrong program. The Y also provides adaptive programs that serve community members with cognitive and/or physical disabilities offering wellness and enrichment classes with adaptive equipment and training. In partnership with the Armed Services YMCA and the Department of Defense, our Y is proud to offer memberships and respite childcare service to eligible military families and personnel to provide them with extra support during deployment. As part of our mission our programs are accessible, affordable, and open to all faiths, backgrounds, abilities, and income levels. We provide financial assistance to people who otherwise may not have been able to afford to participate. In 2025, over 500 service men, women and their families participated in this program. The YMCA also donates $750 to the YUSA World Vision program to help YMCA's around the world. OPEN TO ALL FAITHS, BACKGROUNDS, ABILITIES, AND INCOME LEVELS. WE PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO PEOPLE WHO OTHERWISE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO AFFORD TO PARTICIPATE. IN 2025, OVER 500 SERVICE MEN, WOMEN, AND THEIR FAMILIES PARTICIPATED I THIS PROGRAM. THE YMCA ALSO DONATES $750 TO THE YUSA WORKD VISION PROGRAM TO HELP YMCA'S AROUND THE WORLD.
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 August 2014.
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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