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The Young Mens Christian Association of the Triangle Area I

EIN 56-0591307 · Raleigh, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair50 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF THE TRIANGLE AREA, INC. IS AN ASSOCIATION OF ALL AGES, ABILITIES, INCOMES, RACES, AND RELIGIONS. OUR MISSION IS TO PUT CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY FOR ALL.

Income
$138.2 million
Spending
$119.4 million
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
-4.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 75%
Employees
6,639
Volunteers
3,468
Highest pay
$431,891, 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: 50 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (human services, over $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 34% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 14% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 0% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 18 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 10% of charities in its peer group (human services, over $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

    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. $49.9 million spent. YOUTH PROGRAMS: THE YMCA OF THE TRIANGLE AREA PROVIDES QUALITY YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS. THESE PROGRAMS EMPHASIZE BUILDING SELF-ESTEEM AND DEVELOPING CHARACTER THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD SPIRIT, MIND, AND BODY. CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES ARE MODELED BY STAFF, AND CHILDREN PARTICIPATE IN A VARIETY OF ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING PHYSICAL FITNESS PROGRAMS, AQUATICS, SPORTS, AND CRAFTS. ACTIVITIES ARE DESIGNED TO TEACH CARING, RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY, HONESTY, SELF-CONFIDENCE, AND FAITH IN GOD. THIS YEAR, 14,497 CHILDREN PARTICIPATED IN BEFORE SCHOOL, AFTER SCHOOL, AND TRACK OUT PROGRAMS. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED TO 1,245 PARTICIPANTS IN THESE PROGRAMS. THIS YEAR, 12,805 CHILDREN PARTICIPATED IN REGULAR YMCA FULL AND HALF-DAY SUMMER CAMPS WITH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDED TO 1,016 PARTICIPANTS. THIS YEAR, THERE WERE 7,633 PARTICIPANTS IN VARIOUS YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAMS. TEAMWORK, SPORTSMANSHIP, COOPERATION, AND RESPECT FOR OTHERS ARE PRIMARY GOALS OF THE PROGRAMS. IMPROVED PHYSICAL FITNESS AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF INDIVIDUAL SKILLS ARE OTHER SIGNIFICANT GOALS. THERE WERE 1,483 SWIM TEAM PARTICIPANTS THIS YEAR. IN SPECIALIZED DAY CAMPS, 630 YOUTH WERE SERVED, AND 2,897 YOUTH WERE SERVED IN ACADEMIC TUTORIAL PROGRAMS. Y-GUIDES IS A PROGRAM DEDICATED TO BUILDING STRONG RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN FATHERS AND THEIR CHILDREN. 7,802 YOUTH PARTICIPATED IN THIS PROGRAM. YMCA YOUTH AND GOVERNMENT IS A STATE-WIDE NC PROGRAM FOR TEENS THAT DEVELOPS THE UNDERSTANDING OF LEGISLATURE AND GOVERNMENT, CULMINATING IN A CONFERENCE HELD EACH FEBRUARY. 1,493 YOUTH PARTICIPATED THIS YEAR.
  2. $25.9 million spent. ADULT/MEMBERSHIP PROGRAMS: THE YMCA OF THE TRIANGLE AREA IS DEDICATED TO BUILDING HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND, AND BODY OF CHILDREN, ADULTS, AND FAMILIES. MEMBERSHIP OFFERS PARTICIPANTS OPPORTUNITIES TO IMPROVE THEIR HEALTH AND WELLBEING THROUGH ACTIVITIES THAT FOCUS ON AND PROMOTE PHYSICAL FITNESS AND HEALTHY LIFESTYLES. OUR WELLNESS-BASED FITNESS PROGRAMS HELP PEOPLE SET GOALS FOR THEIR FITNESS AND PROMOTE HEALTH AND IMPROVED WELLBEING. MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM ELEMENTS INCLUDE NUTRITION, STRESS MANAGEMENT, CHRONIC DISEASE SUPPORT, AND HEALTH EDUCATION. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE GROUP FITNESS, WATER FITNESS, STRENGTH TRAINING, GROUP TRAINING, AND VARIOUS ADULT SPORTS. THE Y HAS 149,144 MEMBERS, INCLUDING 20,566INDIVIDUALS WHO RECEIVE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO ENABLE THEM TO BE MEMBERS OF THE Y. THE NUMBER OF PROGRAM VOLUNTEERS WHO DONATED THEIR TIME TO FURTHER THE Y'S MISSION WAS 3,001.
  3. $16.6 million spent. OVERNIGHT CAMP: CAMP SEA GULL, CAMP SEAFARER, AND CAMP KANATA PROVIDE CHILDREN AND TEENS OPPORTUNITIES TO SET GOALS, DEVELOP SPECIALIZED LAND AND SEAMANSHIP SKILLS, LEARN INDEPENDENCE AND DECISION-MAKING SKILLS, AND DEVELOP LIFE-LONG FRIENDSHIPS THROUGH AN OVERNIGHT CAMPING EXPERIENCE WITH OTHERS FROM DIFFERENT GEOGRAPHIC AREAS, MULTI-CULTURAL BACKGROUNDS, AND VARIOUS RELIGIOUS AFFILIATIONS. CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT IS A PRINCIPAL OBJECTIVE OF THE PROGRAM, TO INCLUDE TEACHING THE VALUES OF CARING, RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY, HONESTY, FAITH IN GOD, SELF-CONFIDENCE, COURAGE, CONSIDERATION, COOPERATION, AND INTEGRITY. THROUGH INTENTIONALLY DESIGNED PROGRAM ELEMENTS, CAMPERS LEARN THE IMPORTANCE OF STRONG VALUES BASED ON CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES. THIS YEAR, 6,724 PARTICIPANTS ATTENDED VARIOUS OVERNIGHT CAMP PROGRAMS WITH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDED TO 521 OVERNIGHT CAMPERS.

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 May 1956.

    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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