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Young Mens Christian Association of Delaware

EIN 51-0065748 · Wilmington, DE

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair52 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE YMCA OF DELAWARE IS TO EMPOWER YOUTH, FOSTER HEALTHY LIVING, AND PROMOTE STRONG COMMUNITIES.

Income
$58.6 million
Spending
$57.5 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
-2.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 71%
Employees
2,493
Volunteers
371
Highest pay
$423,957, chief executive officer

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: 52 out of 100. Higher than 32% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 39% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 16% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    21 of 21 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

    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

    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. $33.3 million spent. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT:THE YMCA OF DELAWARE IS COMMITTED TO NURTURING THE POTENTIAL OF EVERY CHILD AND TEEN BY HELPING YOUNG PEOPLE CULTIVATE THE VALUES, SKILLS AND RELATIONSHIPS, THAT LEAD TO POSITIVE BEHAVIORS, BETTER HEALTH AND EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT. YMCA PROGRAMS, SUCH AS CHILDCARE, PRESCHOOL, BEFORE AND AFTERSCHOOL ENRICHMENT, SUMMER DAY AND OVERNIGHT CAMP, SPORTS PROGRAMS, SWIMMING LESSONS, AND TEEN LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS OFFER A RANGE OF EXPERIENCES THAT PROMOTE COGNITIVE, SOCIAL, PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT. THE YMCA OF DELAWARE IS INTENTIONALLY FOCUSED ON SCHOOL SUCCESS THROUGH OUR EFFORTS TO REDUCE SUMMER LEARNING LOSS AND NARROW THE ACHIEVEMENT GAP. THE YMCA OF DELAWARE SUPPORTS DELAWARE'S YOUTH AND TEENS WITH PROGRAMS THAT HELP THEM FIND INSPIRATION AND MEANING, DO BETTER IN SCHOOL, LEARN LIFE SKILLS, MAKE NEW FRIENDS, CONNECT TO CARING ADULTS, AND GAIN CONFIDENCE.
  2. $8.4 million spent. HEALTHY LIVING:THE YMCA IMPROVES DELAWARE'S HEALTH AND WELL-BEING THROUGH PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT ENCOURAGE HEALTHY LIVING, BRING FAMILIES CLOSER TOGETHER, AND PROVIDE SUPPORT AND GUIDANCE TO PEOPLE TO ACHIEVE BETTER HEALTH. THE YMCA OF DELAWARE STRIVES TO BE INCLUSIVE TO ALL AND OPERATES AN ADAPTIVE FITNESS PROGRAM. THE YMCA OF DELAWARE IS A LEADING PROVIDER OF PREVENTATIVE HEALTH, WELLNESS AND EXERCISE SERVICES THAT PREVENT DISEASE, IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE, PROMOTE HEALTHY AGING AND PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADULTS TO BUILD CONFIDENCE AND FAMILIES TO CONNECT WITH EACH OTHER. THE YMCA OF DELAWARE HELPS ELIMINATE HEALTH DISPARITIES ACROSS SOCIOECONOMIC BARRIERS IN DELAWARE THROUGH PROVIDING AFFORDABLE ACCESS TO OUR SERVICES AND PROGRAMS THROUGH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. IN ADDITION, THE YMCA OF DELAWARE IS A NATIONAL LEADER IN YMCA'S DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM, AN EVIDENCE-BASED PROGRAM THAT HELPS INDIVIDUALS LOWER THEIR RISK OF DEVELOPING TYPE 2 DIABETES. ADDITIONAL HEALTHY LIVING PROGRAMS INCLUDE GROUP EXERCISE AND PERSONAL TRAINING PROGRAMS, CLASSES FOR ACTIVE OLDER ADULTS, HEALTHY LIFESTYLES PROGRAMS, AND WATER EXERCISE.
  3. $7.4 million spent. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY:OUR YMCA BELIEVES IN GIVING BACK AND SUPPORTING OUR NEIGHBORS TO ADDRESS CRITICAL SOCIAL NEEDS. WE DELIVER TRAINING, RESOURCES AND SUPPORT THAT EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS THROUGH SOCIAL SERVICES, VOLUNTEERISM, GIVING AND ADVOCACY. THE YMCA OF DELAWARE PROVIDES SOCIAL SERVICES PROGRAMS, INCLUDING LOW-INCOME HOUSING, WATER WISE (PROVIDES BASIC WATER SAFETY SKILLS TO LOW INCOME CHILDREN IN THE 3RD GRADE), AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION PROGRAMS. WE STRIVE TO NOT TURN ANYONE AWAY DUE TO AN INABILITY TO PAY, AND IN ORDER TO PROVIDE THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE NECESSARY TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN NEED, WE ENGAGE IN FUNDRAISING THROUGH THE ANNUAL COMMUNITY SUPPORT CAMPAIGN.
  4. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES PROVIDED BY YMCADE:

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? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    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 October 1933.

    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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