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YMCA of Lincoln

EIN 47-0376578 · Lincoln, NE

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE LINCOLN YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION IS TO ORGANIZE HUMAN, FINANCIAL AND MATERIAL RESOURCES TO ENCOURAGE THE SPIRITUAL, PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND SOCIAL GROWTH OF INDIVIDUALS WITHIN A JUDEO-CHRISTIAN ATMOSPHERE.

Income
$20.8 million
Spending
$18.7 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
5.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 86%
Employees
1,384
Volunteers
7,500
Highest pay
$238,635, president/ce

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: 85 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 14% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 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

    26 of 26 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 (5)
  1. $8.5 million spent. WELLNESS, HEALTH & WELL-BEING, FAMILY STRENGTHENING - SERVES ADULTS AND YOUTH AND OFFERS PROGRAMS THAT MEET THE CRITERIA SET FORTH BY NATIONAL PROGRAM STANDARDS IN HEALTH ENHANCEMENT AND WELLNESS. PROGRAMS INCLUDE INSTR. CLASSES, HEALTH ENHANCEMENT, PREVENTATIVE PROGRAMMING, NUTRITIONAL EDUCATION, LEAGUES AND SPECIAL EVENTS.
  2. $2.6 million spent. RESIDENCE CAMPS - UTILIZE OUTDOOR FACILITIES TO PROVIDE A QUALITY CAMPING PROGRAM FOR YOUTHS AGES 6-16, PROVIDE DEMOCRATIC LIVING, CHRISTIAN VALUES SUCH AS CARING, RESPECT, HONESTY AND RESPONSIBILITY, PROVIDE SELF-RELIANCE, HEALTH AND SAFETY ACQUIRING SKILLS, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS.
  3. $3.7 million spent. YOUTH SPORTS - OFFERED TO YOUTH K THROUGH 12 IN THE COMMUNITY TO DEVELOP SELF-ESTEEM, SOCIAL SKILLS, PHYSICAL SKILLS, LEADERSHIP SKILLS, BUILD POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS, SUPPORT AND STRENGTHEN FAMILY LIFE, INTEREST IN HEALTH AND WELL-BEING, AND LIFETIME SPORTS SKILLS FOR OVER 30,000 YOUTH PARTICIPANTS. CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT AND ASSET DEVELOPMENT ARE INTEGRATED INTO EACH ACTIVITY.
  4. $2.0 million spent. OTHER PROGRAMS - VARIOUS SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN, DAYCARE AND PARENT/CHILD PROGRAMS, AQUATICS, OLDER ADULTS, TEENS, AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH.
  5. OTHER PROGRAMS - VARIOUS SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN, DAYCARE AND PARENT/CHILD PROGRAMS, AQUATICS, OLDER ADULTS, TEENS, AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH.

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 October 1937.

    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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