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Young Mens Christian Association of Scottsbluff Nebraska

EIN 47-0439999 · Scottsbluff, NE

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS THAT HELP INDIVIDUALS DEVELOP A HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY WITH THE SERVICES OF STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS.

Income
$3.3 million
Spending
$3.0 million
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
23.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 46%
Employees
179
Volunteers
230
Highest pay
$142,218, ceo

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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 23.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    75% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 16 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

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (1)
  1. $2.2 million spent. HEALTH AND WELL BEING PROGRAMS: THE YMCA PROVIDES INSTRUCTORS, EQUIPMENT, AND FACILITIES SO MEMBERS AND OTHERS CAN IMPROVE THEIR OWN HEALTH AND WELL BEING, EITHER ON THEIR OWN OR IN A GROUP SETTING, AND DEVELOP A HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND, AND BODY. PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO BE APPROPRIATE FOR SENIORS, YOUTH AND THOSE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. AQUATICS: THE YMCA OPERATES A VARIETY OF POOLS FOR ITS MEMBERS AND GUESTS. CLASSES RANGE FROM INTRODUCING INFANTS TO WATER WITH THEIR PARENTS. TO HELPING SENIORS AND OTHERS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS IMPROVE MOVEMENT IN THE THERAPY POOL WHEN CLASSES ARE NOT IN SESSION. THE POOL IS OPEN TO LAP SWIMMERS AND TO FAMILIES. YOUTH AND ADULT SWIM LESSONS AND WATER SAFETY PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. TRAILS WEST YMCA CAMP: THE YMCA OPERATES A CAMP ON THE BANKS OF THE NORTH PLATTE RIVER. SUMMER DAY CAMP AVERAGES 75 CAMPERS A DAY AND IS FOR YOUTH AGES 5-12. EACH DAY BEGINS WITH A CHAPEL SERVICE AND IS FILLED WITH ACTIVITIES THAT PROMOTE THE YMCA'S FOUR CORE VALUES: CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, AND RESPONSIBILITY. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE SWIMMING, HIKING, CLIMBING WALL ROPES CHALLENGE COURSE, FIELD TRIP AND MORE. THE CAMP FACILITIES ARE ALSO AVAILABLE TO OTHER GROUPS SO THEY CAN CONDUCT THEIR OWN ACTIVITIES. THE YMCA OF SCOTTSBLUFF OFFERS MANY OTHER PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS, ALL DESIGNED TO DEVELOP A HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND, AND BODY. THE YMCA PRESCHOOL TEACHES CHRISTIAN VALUES AND SOCIAL SKILLS AS KIDS ARE PREPARED FOR KINDERGARTEN. OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE TEAM AND INDIVIDUAL SPORTS WHICH ARE TAUGHT TO KIDS IN A WIDE VARIETY OF PROGRAMS. SPORTSMANSHIP, TEAMWORK AND OTHER SKILLS ARE LEARNED IN THIS NON-THREATENING ENVIRONMENT. Health and well being programs: The YMCA provides instructors, equipment, and facilities so members and other can improve their own health and well being, either on their own or in a group setting, and develop a healthy spirit, mind and body. Programs are design to be appropriate for seniors, youth, and those with special needs. Aquatics: The YMCA operates a variety of pools for its members and guests. Classes range from introducing infants to water with their parents, to helping seniors and others with special needs improve movement in the therapy pool. When classes are not in session, the pool is open to lap swimmer and the families. Youth and adult swim lessons and water safety programs are offered throughout the year. Trails West YMCA Camp: The YMCA operates a camp on the banks of the North Platte River. Summer day camp averages 70 campers a day and is for youth ages 5-12. Each day begins with a chapel service and is filled with activities that promote the YMCA's four core values: caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. Activities include swimming, hiking, climbing wall ropes challenge course, field trips, and more. The camp facilities are also available to other groups so they can conduct their own activities.

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? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on May 15, 2024 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2024.

    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 May 2025.

    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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