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Young Mens Christian Association of Southern West Virginia Inc

EIN 55-0464596 · Beckley, WV

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceGood74 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHERN WEST VIRGINIA, INC.'S MISSION IS TO ADVANCE OUR CAUSE OF STRENTHENING COMMUNITY THROUGH YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, HEALTHY LIVING AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY. THE YMCA IS A POWERFUL ASSOCIATION OF MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN COMMITTED TO BRINGING ABOUT LASTING PERSONAL AND SOCIAL CHANGE. WITH A FOCUS ON NURTURING THE POTENTIAL OF EVERY CHILD AND TEEN, IMPROVING THE NATION'S HEALTH AND WELL- BEING AND PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES TO GIVE BACK AND SUPPORT NEIGHBORS, THE YMCA ENABLES YOUTH, ADULTS, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES TO BE HEALTHY, CONFIDENT, CONNECTED AND SECURE.

Income
$2.7 million
Spending
$2.2 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
14.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 55%
Employees
133

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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 14.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 19% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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

Good: 74 out of 100. Higher than 24% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (3)
  1. $139,532 spent. AFTER SCHOOL, PRESCHOOL, AND CHILDRENS DAY CARE PROGRAMS PROVIDE SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY WHICH ARE OFTEN, NOT AVAILABLE OR UNAFFORDABLE TO SOME PEOPLE. LOW COST, QUALIFIED, CHILDCARE IS A MAJOR CONCERN OF ALL PARENTS AND THE YMCA PROVIDES A SETTING WHICH INSPIRES CONFIDENCE AND SECURITY.
  2. $197,513 spent. SPORTS AND ATHLETIC PROGRAMS PROVIDE THE OPPORTUNITY FOR THE ORGANIZATION TO HAVE AN IMPACT ON THE YOUTH OF THE COMMUNITY AND PROVIDE THEM WITH THE SPIRIT OF COMPETITIVENESS AND SPORTMANSHIP.
  3. $1.6 million spent. HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS PROVIDE SUBSTANTIAL CONTACT WITH THE COMMUNITY IN ORDER FOR THE ORGANIZATION TO PROMOTE THE MISSION AND ADDRESS HEALTH CONCERNS.

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 1964.

    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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