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Young Mens Christian Association of High Point

EIN 56-0530014 · High Point, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair61 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all. The YMCA is an inclusive organization that serves all ages, abilities, incomes, races and religions. Regardless of the individual's ability to pay, the YMCA provides programs and services focused on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Governed by a Board of Directors comprised of local volunteers, the YMCA serves as a community resource for youth, adults, seniors and families.

Income
$15.4 million
Spending
$14.9 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
-1.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 75%
Employees
740
Volunteers
369
Highest pay
$308,539, president/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: 61 out of 100. Higher than 46% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 15% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 14 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 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    34 of 34 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 (3)
  1. $11.4 million spent. a. HEALTHY LIVING FOR ALL - THE YMCA PROMOTES INTERACTION, TEAMWORK, AND DEVELOPMENT OF MORAL AND ETHICAL BEHAVIOR, SOCIAL SKILLS AND POSITIVE SELF-ESTEEM. THE YMCA SERVES A CROSS SECTION OF OUR COMMUNITY AND CONTRIBUTES BACK TO THE ECONOMIC CAPACITY OF EVERY CITIZEN. IN 2025, THE YMCA SERVED OVER 653 CHILDREN AND ADULTS IN SWIM LESSONS, OVER 2,200 CHILDREN AND ADULTS IN TEAM SPORTS, OVER 350 CHILDREN PER DAY IN SUMMER DAY CAMP, OVER 500 CHILDREN DAILY IN AFTER-SCHOOLPROGRAMS, AND OVER 200 CAMPERS PARTICIPATED IN FAMILY CAMPS THROUGH OUR CAMP CHEERIO PROGRAMS, ETC. THE YMCA ALSO SUPPORTED WELLNESS THROUGH VIRTUAL CLASSES AND OUTDOOR EXERCISE. THE YMCA ALSO SERVED OVER 150 ADULTS AT WEEKLY BIBLE STUDY AT NO COST.
  2. $1.6 million spent. b. NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES: NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES: THE YMCA COLLABORATED WITH COMMUNITY AGENCIES, CHURCHES, AND MUNICIPALITIES IN 2025. THE YMCA DID PARTICIPATE IN THE MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. PARADE, JUNETEENTH CELEBRATIONS AS WELL AS SUPPORTED THE COMMUNITY BY SPONSORING BLOOD DRIVES WITH COLLECTIONS OF OVER 275 UNITS OF BLOOD AT 6 BLOOD DRIVES AND PARTICIPATED IN JOB FAIRS AND OTHER COMMUNITY EVENTS. IN TOTAL, OVER 20,925 PEOPLE WERE SERVED BY YMCA PROGRAMS AND SERVICES IN 2025. ADDITIONALLY, OVER $219,000 WAS PROVIDED BY THE YMCA IN DIRECT SUBSIDY TO SUPPORT LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS. THESE DOLLARS PROVIDED ACCESS TO PROGRAMS, FACILITY MEMBERSHIP, SPECIAL EVENTS, AND COMMUNITY CELEBRATIONS. THE YMCA ALSO PROVIDED FACILITY SPACE AND ATHLETIC FIELD SPACE TO CHURCHES, SCHOOL GROUPS, AND COMMUNITY GROUPS. OVER 150 HOURS OF FACILITY TIME WAS DONATED TO NON-YMCA GROUPS FOR PURPOSES OF SERVING OUR COMMUNITY.
  3. $149,556 spent. PAYMENT TO AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS

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 December 1942.

    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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