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Young Mens Christian Assoc of Danville Va

EIN 54-0505982 · Danville, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE YMCA IS TO PUT CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES IN TO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY FOR ALL. THE ASSOCIATION IS A CHARITABLE, COMMUNITY SERVICE ORGANIZATION FOUNDED AND LED BY VOLUNTEERS FROM THE COMMUNITY, WITH A MEMBERSHIP THAT INCLUDES MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN OF ALL AGES, ABILITIES, RACES, RELIGIONS AND INCOME LEVELS, OFFERING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THOSE IN NEED. MEMBERS AND VOLUNTEERS SERVE AS MENTORS, COACHES, PROGRAM LEADERS, INSTRUCTORS AND MORE. THE ASSOCIATION IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDE A LASTING COMMUNITY RESOURCE WHERE BY ITS MEMBERS CAN IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF THEIR LIVES; PHYSICALLY, SPIRITUALLY AND SOCIALLY THROUGH ACTIVITIES SHARED WITH OTHERS AND PUT CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES IN TO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD A HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY AND DEVELOPE LEADERSHIP, ENCOURAGE COMMUNITY INTERACTION AND INTERNATIONAL UNDERSTANDING.

Income
$2.4 million
Spending
$2.3 million
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
13.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 71%
Employees
106
Volunteers
15
Highest pay
$106,132, 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 13.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 11% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    76% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

    13 of 13 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 (5)
  1. $1.2 million spent. HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAM- DESIGNED TO HELP PEOPLE CREATE REALISTIC GOALS FOR SELF-IMPROVEMENT AND EMPHASIZE DISEASE PREVENTION THROUGH REGULAR EXERCISE AND WELLNESS EDUCATION. PROGRAMS INCLUDE A WELLNESS CENTER, GROUP FITNESS, BASKETBALL, AND OTHER CARDIOVASCULAR ACTIVITIES. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE TO THOSE WHO CAN NOT AFFORD THE FULL COST OF A MEMBERSHIP.
  2. $316,779 spent. YOUTH PROGRAM- DESIGNED TO PROVIDE QUALITY AND CHARACTER BUILDING FOR OUR YOUTH THROUGH ACTIVITIES SUCH AS SOCCER, BASKETBALL, MARTIAL ARTS AND SPECIAL EVENTS. WE ALSO OFFER HIGH QUALITY CHILD CARE DRAWING ON DIVERSE MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY. AFTER SCHOOL CARE AND SUMMER CAMP ARE OFFERED AS WELL. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE TO THOSE IN NEED.
  3. $169,956 spent. AQUATIC PROGRAM- DESIGNED TO KEEP MEMBERS ACTIVE AND FLEXIBLE THROUGH WATER AEROBICS AND OPEN SWIM. SWIM LESSONS HELP DEVELOP SKILLS IN THE WATER FOR ALL AGES. FAMILY SWIM GIVES ADULTS AND CHILDREN SHARED TIME IN THE POOL TO APPRECIATE ONE ANOTHER AND PROMOTE INTER-GENERATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS. SERVICES ALSO ACCOMODATE THOSE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE.
  4. THE MISSION OF THE YMCA IS TO PUT CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES IN TO PRACTICETHE MISSION OF THE YMCA IS TO PUT CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES IN TO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY FOR ALL. THE ASSOCIATION IS A CHARITABLE, COMMUNITY SERVICE ORGANIZATION FOUNDED AND LED BY VOLUNTEERS FROM THE COMMUNITY, WITH A MEMBERSHIP THAT INCLUDES MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN OF ALL AGES, ABILITIES, RACES, RELIGIONS AND INCOME LEVELS, OFFERING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THOSE IN NEED. MEMBERS AND VOLUNTEERS SERVE AS MENTORS, COACHES, PROGRAM LEADERS, INSTRUCTORS AND MORE. THE ASSOCIATION IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDE A LASTING COMMUNITY RESOURCE WHERE BY ITS MEMBERS CAN IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF THEIR LIVES; PHYSICALLY, SPIRITUALLY AND SOCIALLY THROUGH ACTIVITIES SHARED WITH OTHERS AND PUT CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES IN TO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD A HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY AND DEVELOPE LEADERSHIP, ENCOURAGE COMMUNITY INTERACTION AND INTERNATIONAL UNDERSTANDING.
  5. THE MISSION OF THE YMCA IS TO PUT CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES IN TO PRACTICETHE MISSION OF THE YMCA IS TO PUT CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES IN TO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY FOR ALL. THE ASSOCIATION IS A CHARITABLE, COMMUNITY SERVICE ORGANIZATION FOUNDED AND LED BY VOLUNTEERS FROM THE COMMUNITY, WITH A MEMBERSHIP THAT INCLUDES MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN OF ALL AGES, ABILITIES, RACES, RELIGIONS AND INCOME LEVELS, OFFERING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THOSE IN NEED. MEMBERS AND VOLUNTEERS SERVE AS MENTORS, COACHES, PROGRAM LEADERS, INSTRUCTORS AND MORE. THE ASSOCIATION IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDE A LASTING COMMUNITY RESOURCE WHERE BY ITS MEMBERS CAN IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF THEIR LIVES; PHYSICALLY, SPIRITUALLY AND SOCIALLY THROUGH ACTIVITIES SHARED WITH OTHERS AND PUT CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES IN TO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD A HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY AND DEVELOPE LEADERSHIP, ENCOURAGE COMMUNITY INTERACTION AND INTERNATIONAL UNDERSTANDING.

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 August 1943.

    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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