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Bedford Area Family Young Mens Christian Association

EIN 54-1140513 · Bedford, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE BEDFORD AREA FAMILY YMCA IS A VITAL COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION SERVING A LARGE AND DIVERSE POPULATION THROUGH A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. THE MISSION OF THE YMCA, TO PUT CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY FOR ALL, IS NOT ONLY EMBRACED BY STAFF, BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND MEMBERS, BUT IS ALSO EVIDENT IN ALL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. THE YMCA DOES NOT REFUSE MEMBERSHIPS, PROGRAMS OR SERVICES TO PEOPLE BECAUSE OF THEIR INABILITY TO PAY BUT OFFERS EVERYONE THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE BY GRANTING SCHOLARSHIP AND FEE REDUCTIONS BASED ON FINANCIAL NEED.

Income
$2.5 million
Spending
$2.4 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
-2.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 79%
Employees
123
Volunteers
56
Highest pay
$149,926, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 38% 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

    20 of 20

    It owes 11% 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 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 13 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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

    17 of 17 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 June 30, 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. $1.1 million spent. CHILD CARE - AS THE LARGEST CHILD CARE PROVIDER IN THE COUNTY, THE YMCA CURRENTLY PROVIDES BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CHILDCARE AT SEVEN SITES AROUND THE COUNTY TO OVER 300 CHILDREN A DAY DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR AND ALL DAY CHILDCARE AT THREE SITES TO OVER 400 CHILDREN IN THE SUMMER. ALL SITES ARE LICENSED BY THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES. IN CONJUNCTION WITH THESE PROGRAMS, THE YMCA OFFERS A LICENSED PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN AGES 2 1/2 TO 5 AND IS A CHARTER MEMBER OF THE UNITED WAY'S SUCCESS BY SIX NATIONAL INITIATIVE TO ENSURE THAT PRESCHOOL'S ARE TRULY PREPARING CHILDREN FOR KINDERGARTEN. (Expenses $ 172,647 including grants of $) COMMUNITY YOUTH SPORTS - THE GOAL OF THE YOUTH SPORT AND RECREATION PROGRAMS IS TO EMPHASIZE SKILL DEVELOPMENT AS WELL AS GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP, STRONG CHARACTER VALUES AND POSITIVE ADULT ROLE MODELING. THE YMCA WORKS CLOSELY WITH THE COUNTY AND CITY DEPARTMENTS OF PARKS AND RECREATION TO MAKE SURE THAT TOGETHER WE ARE MEETING THE NEEDS OF OUR ENTIRE COMMUNITY WHILE NOT DUPLICATING SERVICES TO THE DETRIMENT OF ANY OTHER PROVIDER.
  2. $548,128 spent. FITNESS - THE BEDFORD AREA FAMILY YMCA IS THE LARGEST AND MOST COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH, WELLNESS AND FITNESS FACILITY IN BEDFORD CITY AND COUNTY. WITH RECENT RENOVATIONS, THE FACILITY IS ABLE TO OFFER A COMPREHENSIVE, STATE-OF-THE-ART FACILITY THAT NOT ONLY INCLUDES PROGRAMS, EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES FOR PREVENTATIVE WELLNESS, BUT ALSO CONTINUED CHALLENGING REGIMES FOR THE PHYSICALLY FIT AND REHABILITATIVE PROGRAMS FOR THOSE RECOVERING FROM A MULTITUDE OF PHYSICAL ISSUES.
  3. $343,743 spent. AQUATICS - IN COLLABORATION WITH BEDFORD CITY AND COUNTY, THE YMCA AQUATICS PROGRAM PROVIDES SWIMMING LESSONS TO NEARLY 1,000 YOUTH AND ADULTS EACH YEAR. THE LOCALITIES FINANCIALLY SUPPORT SWIM LESSONS FOR EVERY PERSON WHO WISHES TO LEARN HOW TO SWIM. AS THE ONLY INDOOR POOL IN THE COUNTY,THE YMCA SUPPORTS FOUR SWIM TEAMS INCLUDING ALL THREE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOLS AND THEY TEAM WHO TRAIN AND COMPETE AT THE Y. ADDITIONALLY, WELLNESS CLASSES AND AQUATIC SERVICES ARE PROVIDED FOR A VARIETY OF INDIVIDUALS WITH ARTHRITIS, PHYSICAL AND MENTAL CHALLENGES, HOME-SCHOOLED CHILDREN, REHABILITATION PATIENTS AND ATHLETES IN TRAINING. (Expenses $ 172,647 including grants of $) COMMUNITY YOUTH SPORTS - THE GOAL OF THE YOUTH SPORT AND RECREATION PROGRAMS IS TO EMPHASIZE SKILL DEVELOPMENT AS WELL AS GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP, STRONG CHARACTER VALUES AND POSITIVE ADULT ROLE MODELING. THE YMCA WORKS CLOSELY WITH THE COUNTY AND CITY DEPARTMENTS OF PARKS AND RECREATION TO MAKE SURE THAT TOGETHER WE ARE MEETING THE NEEDS OF OUR ENTIRE COMMUNITY WHILE NOT DUPLICATING SERVICES TO THE DETRIMENT OF ANY OTHER PROVIDER.
  4. $172,647 spent. COMMUNITY YOUTH SPORTS - THE GOAL OF THE YOUTH SPORT AND RECREATION PROGRAMS IS TO EMPHASIZE SKILL DEVELOPMENT AS WELL AS GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP, STRONG CHARACTER VALUES AND POSITIVE ADULT ROLE MODELING. THE YMCA WORKS CLOSELY WITH THE COUNTY AND CITY DEPARTMENTS OF PARKS AND RECREATION TO MAKE SURE THAT TOGETHER WE ARE MEETING THE NEEDS OF OUR ENTIRE COMMUNITY WHILE NOT DUPLICATING SERVICES TO THE DETRIMENT OF ANY OTHER PROVIDER.
  5. Childcare - as the largest childcare provider in the county, the YMCA currently provides before and afterschool childcare at seven sites around the county to over 300 children a day during the school year and all day childcare at three sites to over 400 children in the summer. All sites are licensed by the Virginia Department of Social Services. In conjunction with these programs, the YMCA offers a licensed preschool program for children ages 2 1/2 to 5 and is a charter member of the United Way's Success by Six National Initiative to ensure that preschool's are truly preparing children for kindergarten.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 November 6, 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 June 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 June 1982.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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