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Florida State Alliance of Ymcas Foundation Inc

EIN 45-5429259 · St Petersburg, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak38 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE STATE BY EMPOWERING INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL IN SPIRIT, MIND, AND BODY. THROUGH COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS WITH LOCAL YMCAS, PARTNERS, AND STAKEHOLDERS, WE STRIVE TO PROMOTE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, HEALTHY LIVING, AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY. BY FOSTERING A CULTURE OF INCLUSIVITY, EQUITY, AND COMPASSION, WE AIM TO CREATE POSITIVE CHANGE AND MAKE A LASTING IMPACT ON THE WELL-BEING OF ALL FLORIDIANS.

Income
$5.2 million
Spending
$5.2 million
Spent on programs
95%
Reserves
0.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 88%
Employees
0
Volunteers
45
Highest pay
$170,213, president/ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 38 out of 100. Higher than 12% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 76% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 11% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    95% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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 June 30, 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. $2.6 million spent. THE FLORIDA STATE ALLIANCE OF YMCAS IS PROUD TO PARTNER WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA LASTINGER CENTER TO SERVE AS A REGIONAL PARTNER OF THE NEW WORLDS READING INITIATIVE. THE NEW WORLDS READING INITIATIVE IS A FREE AT-HOME LITERACY PROGRAM THAT SERVES STUDENTS VPK THROUGH 5TH GRADE IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA WHO ARE READING BELOW GRADE LEVEL. EACH MONTH DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR, ELIGIBLE STUDENTS RECEIVE A FREE BOOK TAILORED TO THEIR INTERESTS AND ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN AND CAREGIVERS TO USE TOGETHER.CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O.THROUGH THE REGIONAL PARTNER PROGRAM, THE FLORIDA STATE ALLIANCE OF YMCAS WORKS WITH 16 LOCAL YMCAS TO PLAN AND HOST 240 STATE-WIDE EVENTS TO PROMOTE ENGAGEMENT WITH THE NEW WORLDS READING INITIATIVE. THESE EVENTS ARE DESIGNED TO INCREASE CAREGIVER CONFIDENCE AND STUDENTS LOVE OF READING. THE EVENTS ARE HOSTED AT LOCAL YMCAS, SCHOOLS, AND WITH OTHER NON-PROFIT PARTNERS WITH THE GOAL TO INCREASE ENROLLMENT AND AWARENESS OF THE NEW WORLDS READING INITIATIVE. EACH PARTICIPANT RECEIVES A FREE MEAL, AND EITHER A PARENT AND CAREGIVER WORKSHOP DESIGNED TO ENHANCE CAREGIVER SKILLS OR A FREE BOOK AND ACTIVITY FOR THE STUDENTS.
  2. $1.2 million spent. YMCA READS! IS AN AFTER-SCHOOL READING ASSISTANCE AND MENTORING PROGRAM WHERE AT-RISK AND LOW-INCOME CHILDREN IN KINDERGARTEN THROUGH THIRD GRADE DEVELOP THE READING SKILLS THEY NEED TO SUCCEED IN SCHOOL. THIS EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM IMPROVES STUDENTS' READING SKILLS THROUGH MENTORING AND THE USE OF A RESEARCH-BASED, DATA-DRIVEN CURRICULUM. IT ALSO HELPS STUDENTS ACHIEVE OR MAINTAIN SATISFACTORY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE AND BEHAVIOR BOTH ESSENTIAL INGREDIENTS TO SCHOOL SUCCESS. THE YMCA READS! PROGRAM SUCCESSFULLY CLOSES THE ACHIEVEMENT GAP IN STUDENTS' READING PERFORMANCE WITH STRUCTURED CURRICULA DELIVERED BY WELL-TRAINED MENTORS. CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O.THE YMCA READS! PROGRAM TEACHES LITERACY SKILLS TO STUDENTS VIA SMALL GROUP TUTORING/ MENTORING. MENTORING ENHANCES ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT THROUGH RELATIONSHIP BUILDING AND INCREASED ACADEMIC SELF-ESTEEM FROM LEARNING TO READ. CURRENTLY THE PROGRAM OPERATES IN 18 PUBLIC SCHOOLS, 8 PARTICIPATING YMCAS IN 11 COUNTIES IN FLORIDA.
  3. $399,109 spent. AT THE Y, WE CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE TO IMPROVE THEIR LIVES AND THEIR COMMUNITIES. THROUGH EMPOWERING YOUNG PEOPLE, IMPROVING INDIVIDUAL AND COMMUNITY WELL-BEING, AND INSPIRING ACTION, WE AIM TO CREATE MEANINGFUL CHANGE ACROSS THE COUNTRY. THE FLORIDA YMCAS ARE COMMITTED TO THE DEVELOPMENT AND ENGAGEMENT OF GENERATION Z (PEOPLE BORN BETWEEN 1996-2007). OUR FLORIDA Y'S TACTIC IS TO FOCUS ON FOUR PILLARS OF IMPACT: GLOBAL SERVICE LEADERSHIP, CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, HEALTH AND WELLNESS, AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT. PROGRAMS DURING THE FISCAL YEAR INCLUDED STATE ASSEMBLY, SERVANT LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE, YOUTH ADVOCACY PROGRAM, CIVIC FELLOWS INSTITUTE, AND CHANGEMAKERS SUMMIT.CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O.PROGRAMS CURRENTLY ARE IN 20 SCHOOLS AND/OR YMCAS IN 12 KEY AREAS OF FL, WITH A TOTAL IMPACT OF 551 PARTICIPANTS IN 24-25 FISCAL YEAR.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 June 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 December 2013.

    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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