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Young Mens Christian Association

EIN 47-0376600 · Fremont, NE

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair69 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

GOD HAS GIVEN US THE PATHWAY TO LIFE AND HEALTH THROUGH JESUS CHRIST AND THE HOLY SCRIPTURES. IT IS THE MISSION OF THE FREMONT FAMILY YMCA TO HELP PUT THESE CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT HELP BUILD HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY FOR ALL.

Income
$6.1 million
Spending
$5.8 million
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
0.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 50%
Employees
293
Volunteers
179
Highest pay
$141,922, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 69 out of 100. Higher than 44% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 14% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    76% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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

    18 of 18 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, 2024, 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. HEALTH AND WELLNESS: THE FREMONT FAMILY YMCA PROVIDES HEALTH AND FITNESS PROGRAMS TO PROMOTE HEALTHY LIVING FOR INDIVIDUALS OF ALL AGES AND ABILITIES. PROGRAMS INCLUDE GROUP FITNESS CLASSES, PERSONAL TRAINING, WELLNESS COACHING, AND CHRONIC DISEASE PREVENTION INITIATIVES. IN 2024, THE YMCA PROVIDED MORE THAN $100,000 IN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO ENSURE ACCESS FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES REGARDLESS OF ABILITY TO PAY. SERVICES INCLUDE CARDIOVASCULAR AND STRENGTH TRAINING EQUIPMENT, GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES, SMALL GROUP TRAINING, AND WELLNESS EDUCATION WORKSHOPS.
  2. $960,736 spent. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT & SPORTS PROGRAMS: THE FREMONT FAMILY YMCA PROVIDES YOUTH AND ADULT SPORTS, RECREATION, AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS TO PROMOTE HEALTHY LIVING AND POSITIVE SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT. PROGRAMS INCLUDE YOUTH SPORTS LEAGUES (BASKETBALL, VOLLEYBALL, SOCCER), SWIM LESSONS, SUMMER DAY CAMPS, AND TEEN LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES. PROGRAM CURRICULA INCORPORATE CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT PRINCIPLES. IN 2024, THE YMCA PROVIDED SPORTS, RECREATION, AND LEARNING PROGRAMS AND EVENTS TO MORE THAN 8,000 YOUTH, WITH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE TO ENSURE ACCESS FOR FAMILIES REGARDLESS OF ABILITY TO PAY.
  3. $828,806 spent. YMCA CHILDCARE IS FAMILY CARE, PROMOTING STRONG VALUES AND BETTER FAMILY COMMUNICATION. CHILDCARE STAFF ARE TRAINED PROFESSIONALS IN IMPLEMENTING CURRICULA TO ASSIST AND ENCOURAGE CHILDREN IN DEVELOPING SELF ESTEEM, SELF CONFIDENCE, MOTOR SKILLS AND SOCIAL ATTITUDES. CONTEMPORARY FAMILIES EXIST TODAY AS SINGLE PARENT HOUSEHOLDS, BLENDED HOUSEHOLDS, GRANDPARENTS RAISING GRANDCHILDREN, AND TRADITIONAL TWO PARENT FAMILIES. THE YMCA CONTINUES TO EVOLVE AND RESPOND PROACTIVELY TO THE CHANGING FAMILY CLIMATE, TO HELP BUILD STRONG, HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS AND PROVIDE FAMILIES WITH THE MECHANISM TO OVERCOME OBSTACLES IN LIFE, SO THAT EVERY FAMILY MEMBER MAY REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. EACH YEAR, OVER 450 CHILDREN ARE NURTURED IN A SAFE, FUN ATMOSPHERE THROUGH YMCA BEFORE AND AFTER-SCHOOL AND CHILDCARE PROGRAMS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 August 1946.

    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.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: Young Mens Christian Association Retirement Fund (New York, NY), EIN 13-5562401. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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