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Tri-County YMCA Inc

EIN 55-0702900 · Scott Depot, WV

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE TRI-COUNTY YMCA'S MISSION IS TO PUT CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY FOR ALL.

Income
$3.2 million
Spending
$3.0 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
-1.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 43%
Employees
156
Volunteers
74
Highest pay
$93,041, executive director

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: 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 9% 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 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% 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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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, 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. $118,561 spent. HEALTH ENHANCEMENT AND WELL-BEING FOR ALL - THEY ARE A LEADING VOICE ON HEALTH AND WELL-BEING. WE BRING FAMILIES CLOSER TOGETHER, ENCOURAGE GOOD HEALTH, AND FOSTER COMMUNICATION THROUGH FITNESS, SPORTS, FUN, AND SHARED INTERESTS. WE OFFER A WELCOMING ATMOSPHERE WHERE PARTICIPANTS FEEL COMFORTABLE ENGAGING IN VARIOUS ACTIVITIES. AS A RESULT IN 2025, 13,589 (DUPLICATED) INDIVIDUALS IN OUR COMMUNITY ARE RECEIVING THE SUPPORT, GUIDANCE, AND RESOURCES THEY NEED TO ACHIEVE GREATER HEALTH IN SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY. THIS IS PARTICULARLY IMPORTANT AS OUR NATION STRUGGLES WITH AN OBESITY CRISIS, FAMILIES STRUGGLE WITH WORK/LIFE BALANCE, AND INDIVIDUALS SEARCH FOR PERSONAL FULFILLMENT. OUR PROGRAMS ARE ACCESSIBLE, AFFORDABLE, AND OPEN TO ALL FAITHS, BACKGROUNDS, ABILITIES, AND INCOME LEVELS. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR THOSE WHO CANNOT AFFORD FULL FEES.
  2. $800,860 spent. CHILD CARE AND SUMMER DAY CAMP - THE Y OFFERS STATE LICENSED, QUALITY CHILDCARE THAT IS COMMITTED TO NURTURING THE POTENTIAL OF EVERY CHILD AND YOUTH. WE BELIEVE THAT ALL KIDS DESERVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCOVER WHO THEY ARE AND WHAT THEY CAN ACHIEVE. THAT'S WHY WE HELP YOUNG PEOPLE CULTIVATE THE VALUES, SKILLS, AND RELATIONSHIPS THAT LEAD TO POSITIVE BEHAVIORS, BETTER HEALTH, AND EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT. OUR PROGRAMS SUCH AS AFTER SCHOOL CARE, VACATION DAY CARE, AND SUMMER DAY CAMP, OFFER A RANGE OF EXPERIENCES THAT ENRICH COGNITIVE, SOCIAL, PHYSICAL, AND EMOTIONAL GROWTH. OUR PROGRAMS PROVIDE LEARNING ACTIVITIES THAT PROVIDE CHALLENGES, EDUCATION, SELF-RESPECT, AND SPIRITUAL AWARENESS. OUR DAY CAMP PROGRAM PROVIDES A REVERENCE FOR NATURE AND RESPECT FOR THE INTER-RELATEDNESS OF ALL LIVING THINGS ON EARTH. OUR PROGRAMS ARE OPEN TO ALL, REGARDLESS OF INCOME, ABILITIES, OR BACKGROUND, SO THAT CHILDREN APPRECIATE DIVERSITY AND DEVELOP LIFELONG VALUES AND RESPECT FOR ALL INDIVIDUALS. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR THOSE WHO CANNOT AFFORD FULL FEES. IN 2025, 538 (UNDUPLICATED) YOUTH BETWEEN THE AGES OF 4 TO 14 YEARS OF AGE BENEFITTED FROM THESE PROGRAMS. OUR ORGANIZATION RECEIVED FAIR MARKET VALUE OF $64,549 OF CONTRIBUTED RENT FOR THE USE OF SCHOOL BUILDINGS FOR THE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM AND STORAGE.
  3. $472,584 spent. YOUTH INSTRUCTIONAL AND SPORTS PROGRAMS - THE YMCA'S PHILOSOPHY IS THAT EVERYONE PARTICIPATES AND THA FUN AND FAIR PLAY ARE A PRIORITY. OUR PROGRAMS HELP DEVELOP SELF-ESTEEM AND THE CORE VALUES OF CARING, RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY, AND HONESTLY. YOU GAIN SPECIFIC SKILLS AND ACQUIRE NEW KNOWLEDGE, AS WELL AS A SENSE OF BELONGING. OUR PROGRAMS PROMOTE TEAMWORK, INTERACTION, AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL SKILLS. IN PROVIDING THESE TYPES OF PROGRAMS, TRI-COUNTY YMCA REALIZED THAT THERE WAS AN AUDIENCE IN OUR SERVICE AREA WHICH LACKED PROGRAMS OF THIS NATURE. WE NOW OFFER OUR CHALENGER SPORTS PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH PHYSICAL, DEVELOPMENTAL, AND INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES. CHALLENGER PROGRAMS ARE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEED TO PLAY ORGANIZED ACTIVITIES, LEARN NEW SKILLS, AND BE ON A TEAM WHERE EVERYONE IS ACCEPTED. ALL YOUTH ARE WELCOME TO PARTICIPATE IN ANY OF OUR YOUTH INSTRUCTIONAL AND SPORTS PROGRAMS REGARDLESS OF THEIR INCOME, ABILITIES, OR BACKGROUND. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR THOSE WHO CANNOT AFFORD FULL FEES. IN 2025, 964 (UNDUPLICATED) CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS PARTICIPATED IN THESE PROGRAMS.

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 April 1991.

    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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