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South Carolina Alliance of Ymcas

EIN 47-3049199 · Rock Hill, SC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair50 out of 100GovernanceFair66 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE SC ALLIANCE OF YMCAS ENGAGES IN A VARIETY OF HEALTHY LIVING INITIATIVES TO HELP PEOPLE REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL BY PROMOTING HEALTHIER LIFESTYLES.

Income
$387,290
Spending
$447,074
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
2.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 80%
Employees
0
Highest pay
$131,666, executive di

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: 50 out of 100. Higher than 12% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 15% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 16% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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

Fair: 66 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    20 of 20 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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

    6 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 (2)
  1. $148,070 spent. THE SC ALLIANCE OF YMCAS PROVIDES LEADERSHIP AND EDUCATION THROUGH A VARIETY OF STATEWIDE WORKSHOPS AND PROGRAMS CONDUCTED THROUGH THE SC YMCAS ON BEST PRACTICE PROGRAMMING IN YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, HEALTHY LIVING, AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY. EXAMPLES INCLUDE SUMMER FEEDING PROGRAMS, SUMMER LEARNING LOSS PREVENTION, CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION, SAFETY AROUND WATER, CEO LEADERSHIP, NATIONAL AND STATE ADVOCACY DAYS, Y LEADERS CONFERENCE, AND A VARIETY OF WEBINARS AND WORKSHOPS.
  2. $224,504 spent. HEALTHY LIVING - THE SC ALLIANCE OF YMCAS ENGAGES IN A VARIETY OF HEALTHY LIVING INITIATIVES TO HELP PEOPLE REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL BY PROMOTING HEALTHIER LIFESTYLES. WITH A MISSION CENTERED ON BALANCE, WE BRING FAMILIES CLOSER TOGETHER, ENCOURAGE GOOD HEALTH AND FOSTER CONNECTIONS THROUGH PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, CHRONIC DIESASE PREVENTION, AND HEALTHY COMMUNITY INITIATIVES. SPECIFICALLY, THE SC ALLICANCE OF YMCAS HAS STATEWIDE INITIATIVES FOR HEALTHY OUT OF SCHOOL TIME, YMCA DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM, AND COMMUNITY INTEGRATED HEALTH.

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 March 2016.

    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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