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Young Mens Christian Association

EIN 48-0543757 · Topeka, KS

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak48 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PUT CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY FOR ALL.

Income
$1.8 million
Spending
$1.8 million
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
-6.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 78%
Employees
136
Volunteers
79
Highest pay
$70,000, president and 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

Weak: 48 out of 100. Higher than 17% 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

    10 of 20

    It owes 36% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 11% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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

    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

    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 (4)
  1. $1.1 million spent. YOUTH ATHLETIC PROGRAMS & AQUATICS PROMOTE AN APPRECIATION OF ONE'S OWN WORTH. THEY FOCUS ON THE FULL AND EQUAL PARTICIPATION OF ALL: EVERY CHILD PLAYS IN EVERY GAME. PARENTS COACH TEAMS AND TURN OUT, OFTEN WITH BROTHERS AND SISTERS, TO WATCH KIDS PLAY. YOUTH ATHLETICS VALUES COOPERATION OVER COMPETITION, FAIR PLAY OVER WINNING AT ANY COST, GOOD FEELING AND GOOD HEALTH OVER A GOOD SCORE, AND BUILDING SELF ESTEEM OVER BEATING THE OPPONENT. THE AQUATICS PROGRAM ALLOWS MEMBERS TO USE THE POOLS AND CERTIFIED INSTRUCTORS IN KEEPING WITH THE FOCUS OF THE YMCA MISSION. THE YMCA KNOWS THAT WITH THIS APPROACH EVERYONE WINS- IN SPIRIT, MIND, AND BODY. (Expenses $ including grants of $) Other
  2. $271,421 spent. CHILD CARE: STRENGTHENING FAMILIES AND MEETING THE NEEDS OF CHILDREN HAVE ALWAYS BEEN CENTRAL TO THE YMCA MISSION OF BUILDING HEALTHY SPIRITS, MIND AND BODIES FOR ALL. THE CENTRAL FOCUS OF ALL YMCA PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAMS AND SCHOOL AGE PROGRAMS IS TO FOSTER GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT, NOT ONLY IN CHILDREN BUT ALSO IN THEIR PARENTS AND FAMILIES. PARENTS PLAY AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN POLICY AND PROGRAM DECISIONS. YMCA CHILDCARE CURRICULA HELP CHILDREN DEVELOP MORAL AND ETHICAL BEHAVIOR, SELF-ESTEEM, AND LEADERSHIP. YMCA CHILDCARE ALLOWS PARENTS TO REMAIN GAINFULLY EMPLOYED, KNOWING THEIR CHILDREN ARE THRIVING IN A SAFE, SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT.
  3. $73,973 spent. ADULT FITNESS, RECREATION AND MEMBERSHIP: ADULT PROGRAMS ARE ONE PART OF THE LIFELONG PROGRESSION OF ACTIVITIES, EXPERIENCES AND EDUCATION THE YMCA OFFERS. YMCAS WORK TO HELP MOTIVATE PEOPLE TO BECOME MORE PHYSICALLY ACTIVE. YMCAS OFFER A CARING, COMFORTABLE AND ACCEPTING ATMOSPHERE THAT WILL HELP ADULTS LEAD HEALTHIER LIVES. AS A MEMBER OF THE YMCA, YOU ARE ART OF AN ORGANIZATION WITH A VISION OF BUILDING STRONG COMMUNITIES AND CAN IMPROVE YOURSELF THROUGH HIGH-QUALITY ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS THAT FOCUS ON YOU AS A TOTAL PERSON - IN SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY. (Expenses $ including grants of $) Other
  4. Other

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 July 1942.

    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: Old Colony Young Mens Christian Association Inc (Brockton, MA), EIN 04-2125014. 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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