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Rapid City Y M C a

EIN 46-0227218 · Rapid City, SD

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair58 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE YMCA OF RAPID CITY IS TO PUT CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD A HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY FOR ALL.

Income
$9.5 million
Spending
$9.7 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
-0.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 72%
Employees
449
Volunteers
126
Highest pay
$188,729, regional alliance director

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: 58 out of 100. Higher than 28% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 11% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 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 25

    13 of 13 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 (3)
  1. $4.3 million spent. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT The YMCA of the Black Hills is deeply committed to nurturing the potential of every child, dedicating over 50% of its annual budget to youth-focused programs that serve as a cornerstone of community well-being. In 2025, more than 8,500 youth and teens engaged in enriching experiences through early learning child care, K-5 afterschool programs, summer day camps, youth sports, swimming lessons, and water safety initiatives. These programs support children's social, emotional, and physical growth while also reinforcing the foundation of each community's economic development by enabling parents and caregivers to work, pursue education, and contribute to the local economy with confidence. The YMCA of the Black Hills operated 15 licensed child care sites and partnered with Rapid City Area Schools, Custer, Edgemont, and Douglas School Districts to offer 10 school-age program sites. The Y fosters a collaborative environment where families, staff, and volunteers work together to help children grow up healthy, happy, and strong. To ensure accessibility and equity, scholarships are available for all youth programs. In addition to academic and developmental support, the YMCA provides opportunities for character building, mental health education, leadership development, and physical activities that promote holistic growth and lifelong well-being.
  2. $2.1 million spent. HEALTHY LIVING The YMCA of the Black Hills fosters a culture of healthy living within the Black Hills communities it serves, including Box Elder, Custer, Edgemont, and Rapid City. The Y provides access to high-quality fitness equipment, group exercise classes, personalized training plans, outdoor community wellness events, group hiking excursions, and social engagement for all ages that bring people together to stay active and healthy. In total, the Y was able to positively impact the lives of over 18,000 individuals throughout 2025.
  3. $1.8 million spent. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY The YMCA of the Black Hills is committed to giving back and supporting the most vulnerable in the community and has been doing so for over 75 years. The Y is committed to advancing equity in the local community through programs like Jumpstart Child Care, which provides early learning to children aged 0-5 whose parents are working to complete their high school education or who are seeking to break out of homelessness, addiction, or poverty through one of our partner programs. Currently, 1 in 3 early learners (aged 0-5), 1 in 4 children enrolled in afterschool programs, and 1 in 3 children in summer day camp are receiving subsidized care or scholarships-whether from federal, state, or local funding sources. Committed to addressing local needs, the Y regularly adapts programs to community needs, such as providing over 950 daily meals/snacks for children and adults aged 60+, as well as ensuring inclusivity, a sense of belonging, and support for individuals and families regardless of background or socioeconomic status.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since September 1948.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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