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Rocky Mount Family YMCA Inc

EIN 56-0543251 · Rocky Mount, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair55 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE ROCKY MOUNT FAMILY YMCA IS TO PUT CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN OUR COMMUNITIES WITH PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT STRENGTHEN THE SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY FOR ALL.

Income
$3.7 million
Spending
$3.6 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
-7.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 73%
Employees
199
Volunteers
123
Highest pay
$187,048, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, 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 44% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 17 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    20 of 20 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 September 30, 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. $1.8 million spent. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT -THERE IS A GROWING NUMBER OF DISADVANTAGED YOUTH IN OUR AREA. OUR YMCA IS COMMITTED TO NURTURING THE POTENTIAL OF EVERY CHILD AND TEEN. WE BELIEVE THAT ALL KIDS DESERVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCOVER WHO THEY ARE AND WHAT THEY CAN ACHIEVE. OUR PRIORITY IS TO EXECUTE A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO PERSONAL GROWTH IN OUR YOUTH-SERVING PROGRAMS TO DEMONSTRATE IMPROVEMENT IN LIFE SKILLS AND ACADEMIC PROFICIENCY. OUR YMCA PROGRAMS, SUCH AS AFTERSCHOOL, SUMMER DAY CAMP, YOUTH SPORTS, GYMNASTICS, AND SWIM LESSONS OFFER A RANGE OF EXPERIENCES THAT ENRICH COGNITIVE, SOCIAL, PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL GROWTH. EXPENSES INCLUDE SUBSIDIES AND DIRECT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE THAT MAKE PARTICIPATION POSSIBLE FOR THE YOUNG PEOPLE WE ENGAGE.
  2. $1.2 million spent. HEALTHY LIVING - THE Y IS A LEADING VOICE ON HEALTH AND WELL-BEING. OUR PRIORITY IS TO EQUIP AND ENCOURAGE INDIVIDUALS TO PURSUE SUSTAINABLE HEALTHY LIFESTYLES BY TAKING A BALANCED APPROACH TO TOTAL WELLNESS. WE BRING FAMILIES CLOSER TOGETHER, ENCOURAGE GOOD HEALTH AND FOSTER CONNECTIONS THROUGH FITNESS, SPORTS, FUN AND SHARED INTEREST. AS A RESULT, OVER 6400 PEOPLE 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.
  3. $82,847 spent. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY - WE KNOW THAT WHEN WE WORK AS ONE WE MOVE PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES FORWARD. A CRITICAL ISSUE IN OUR AREA IS THE GAP IN THE COMMUNITY WITH INVOLVEMENT AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT. THE Y IS COMMITTED TO CONVENING AND COLLABORATING WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS TO DEVELOP LOCAL SOLUTIONS THAT ADDRESS KEY ISSUES. THE Y PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR OUR NEIGHBORS, AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUR CHILDREN, ADULTS AND FAMILIES TO GIVE, JOIN IN, OR ADVOCATE IN THE NAME OF A STRONGER COMMUNITY. WE PROVIDE NUMEROUS VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AND OFFER WAYS FOR COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS , INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TO WORK TOGETHER TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE NEEDS OF OTHERS IN OUR AREA.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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 September 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 November 4, 2026.

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