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Young Mens Christian Association of Wheeling

EIN 55-0357071 · Wheeling, WV

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair55 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF WHEELING IS A CHARITABLE COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATION THAT INCLUDES MEN WOMEN AND CHILDREN OF ALL AGES ABILITIES INCOMES RACES AND RELIGIONS. WE ARE DEDICATED TO BUILDING STRONG KIDS STRONG FAMILIES AND STRONG COMMUNITIES BY PUTTING CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THAT PROMOTE HEALTHY LIFESTYLES STRONG VALUES LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY INTERACTION.

Income
$1.8 million
Spending
$1.6 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
-7.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 61%
Employees
103
Volunteers
500
Highest pay
$87,385, operations director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 55 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 42% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 11 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 90 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 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, 2024, 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. $871,913 spent. WELLNESS. ONE OF OUR PRIMARY PURPOSES IS TO PROVIDE THE COMMUNITY WITH HEALTHY LIVING OPPORTUNITIES. WE ACCOMPLISH THIS THROUGH MEMBERSHIP IN A WELCOMING FACILITY AND VARIOUS PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES AND GENDERS. OUR PROGRAMS ARE AVAILABLE TO ALL REGARDLESS OF THE ABILITY TO PAY.
  2. $280,000 spent. CHILD CARE. THE WHEELING YMCA PROVIDES A SUMMER CAMP FOR WORKING PARENTS. WITH OVER 150 CHILDREN BEING SERVED WE MAKE A HUGE IMPACT ON MANY CHILDRENS LIVES. CHARACTER VALUES OF HONESTY RESPECT CARING AND RESPONSIBILITY ARE TAUGHT TO THE CHILDREN. WE ALSO PROVIDE A FRIDAY PARENTS NIGHT OUT TO ALLOW PARENTS TO FOCUS ON THEIR RELATIONSHIP WHILE THE YMCA CARES FOR THEIR CHILDREN. BEING A STATE LICENSED CHILD CARE PROVIDER CHILDREN OF LOW INCOME PARENTS ARE ABLE TO ATTEND OUR SUMMER CAMP WITH SUBSIDIES FROM THE STATE OF WV. WE ALSO PROVIDE DAY CAMP SERVICES DURING SCHOOL CLOSINGS DUE TO SNOW TEACHERS IN-SERVICE ETC.
  3. $160,000 spent. AQUATIC & SPORTS. MANY CHILDREN AND FAMILIES ARE LOOKING FOR RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES OUTSIDE OF THE SCHOOL SETTING. THE YMCA PROVIDES MANY OPPORTUNITIES SUCH AS SOCCER BASEBALL FLAG FOOTBALL BASKETBALL SWIM CLASSES CHEERING AND FITNESS TRAINING. ALL PROGRAMS HAVE AN EMPHASIS OF CHRISTIAN MISSIONS AND TEACHING YOUNG CHILDREN AND PARENTS THE VALUE OF HARD WORK FAIRNESS AND RESPECT FOR OPPONENTS AND OFFICIALS. OUR SPORTS PROGRAMS PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR OVER 1,500 CHILDREN.
  4. $83,600 spent. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE POOL PARTIES BUILDING RENTALS AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS AND OTHER MISC. PROGRAMS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 2024.

    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 1941.

    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: Young Mens Christian Association of the North (Minneapolis, MN), EIN 45-2563299. 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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