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Franklin County YMCA

EIN 54-1740065 · Rocky Mount, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair58 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The YMCA is a charitable association dedicated to building healthy spirit, mind, and body. The Franklin County YMCA is a charitable, community service organization that includes men, women, and children of all ages, abilities, incomes, races and religions. Our mission is to put christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. we are dedicated to building strong kids, strong families, and strong communityies by offering programs that promote healthy lifestyles, strong values, leadership development, community interaction and partnerships, and international understanding our mission comes alive through programs that help people develop self-esteem, have healthy lifestyles, appreciate diversity, and become better persons and citizens.

Income
$3.2 million
Spending
$3.3 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
1.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 79%
Employees
180
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$87,669, 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

Fair: 58 out of 100. Higher than 28% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 43% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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. $1.9 million spent. HEALTH AND WELLNESS: HELPING PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND ABILITIES DEVELOP HEALTH IN SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY IS AT THE CORE OF THE YMCA MOVEMENT. OUR PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO HELP PEOPLE CREATE REALISTIC GOALS FOR SELF-IMPROVEMENT AND EMPHASIZE DISEASE PREVENTION THROUGH REGULAR EXERCISES, PROPER NUTRITION, STRESS MANAGEMENT, AND HEALTH EDUCATION.
  2. $1.0 million spent. CHILDCARE PROGRAMS: OUR YMCA PROVIDES HIGH QUALITY CHILD CARE WITH COMPRESHENSIVE ACTIVITES FOR PRESCHOOL AND SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN DRAWING ON DIVERSE MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY. THE YMCA DAY CAMP PROGRAM PROVIDES A LASTING EXPERIENCE OF PERSONAL ENRICHMENT. WE OFFER ADVENTURE AND LEARNING ACTIVITIES THAT PROVIDE CHALLENGES AND PROMOTE SPIRITUAL AWARENESS, MENTAL DEVELOPMENT, PHYSICAL WELL BEING, SOCIAL GROWTH, AND SELF-RESPECT. WOVEN INTO THE FABRIC OF THE YMCA MISSION IS A COMMITMENT TO STRENGHTENING FAMILIES. YMCA CHILDCARE PROGRAMS RELIEVE THE BURDEN OF BALANCING WORK AND FAMILY AND MAKE IT POSSIBLE FOR PARENTS OF CHILDREN IN OUR AREA TO REMAIN GAINFULLY EMPLOYED, KNOWING THAT THEIR CHILDREN ARE THRIVING IN A SAFE, DEVELOPMENTALLY SOUND ENVIRONMENT.
  3. $40,817 spent. AQUATIC PROGRAMS - OUR YMCA OFFERS A VARIETY OF AQUATIC PROGRAMS INCLUDING WATER EXERCISES, SWIM LESSONS, AND SWIM TEAM PARTICIPATION.
  4. ACTIVE OLDER ADULTS: WE VALUE OUR ACTIVE OLDER ADULTS AT OUR YMCA AND PROVIDE SPECIFIC PROGRAMS FOR THEIR NEEDS INCLUDING SPECIAL WATER EXERCISES, SOCIALIZATION, AND FITNESS OPPORTUNITIES. AQUATIC PROGRAMS: OUR YMCA OFFERS A VARIETY OF AQUATIC PROGRAMS INCLUDING WATER EXERCISES, SWIM LESSONS, AND SWIM TEAM PARTICIPATION.

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 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 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 November 1995.

    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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