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New Jersey YMCA State Alliance Inc

EIN 56-2467563 · Trenton, NJ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE NEW JERSEY YMCA STATE ALLIANCE (NJYSA) IS A 501 (C)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION COMPRISED OF 30 MEMBER ASSOCIATIONS COLLECTIVELY SERVING CHILDREN AND ADULTS THROUGH ADVOCACY, COLLABORATION AND STATEWIDE INITIATIVES. NJYSA FOSTERS A GREATER ABILITY FOR NEW JERSEY YMCAS AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO POSITIVELY IMPACT AND SERVE MORE FAMILIES, AND ADVANCE HEALTH EQUITY THROUGH POLICY, SYSTEMS, AND ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE. FOR OVER 150 YEARS, OUR COLLECTIVE VOICE STRENGTHENS LOCAL COMMUNITIES TO PROMOTE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, HEALTHY LIVING, AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY.

Income
$3.0 million
Spending
$2.9 million
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
7.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 50%
Employees
10
Volunteers
38
Highest pay
$234,389, 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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% 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 20% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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 (5)
  1. $516,382 spent. THE YMCA NEW JERSEY YOUTH AND GOVERNMENT (NJ YAG) PROGRAM HOLDS A TWO-AND-A-HALF-DAY LEGISLATIVE SIMULATION WHERE STUDENTS DEBATE BILLS THAT THEY HAVE WRITTEN, FORGE NEW FRIENDSHIPS AND GAIN A DEEPER SENSE OF CIVIC AWARENESS. STUDENTS IN YMCA NJ YAG GET TO PUT THEIR SKILLS TO THE TEST AND LEARN THROUGH EXPERIENCE AND FIRST HAND PARTICIPATION AS SENATORS, ASSEMBLYMEN, JUSTICES, LOBBYISTS, AND MEMBERS OF THE MEDIA IN OUR LEGISLATIVE SIMULATION. STUDENTS ARE ABLE TO ADDRESS ISSUES BY WRITING, DEBATING, AND PASSING LEGISLATION. THROUGH OUR PROGRAM, STUDENTS ARE ALSO GUIDED THROUGH POSITIVE YOUTH AND CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES. THE CONFERENCE IS GUIDED BY THE YMCA FOUR CORE VALUES--CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, AND RESPONSIBILITY, WHICH GUIDES THE STUDENTS' APPROACH TO LEADERSHIP ROLES AND CONFERENCE PLANNING. EACH WEEKEND INCLUDES A COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT DESIGNED TO BUILD A THEME AND FOSTER THE TONE OF SERVICE TO OTHERS FOR EVERY PARTICIPANT. YMCA NEW JERSEY YOUTH AND GOVERNMENT AIMS TO SHOW ALL ITS PARTICIPANTS THAT THEY CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE BY BEING CIVICALLY ENGAGED IN THEIR COMMUNITIES ON A STATE OR NATIONAL LEVEL.
  2. $409,896 spent. NJ SNAP-ED, A PART OF THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP), IS A NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY PROGRAM AIMED AT TEACHING NJ RESIDENTS HOW TO MAKE HEALTHY, BUDGET-FRIENDLY FOOD CHOICES AND LEAD MORE ACTIVE LIVES. THE NJ YMCA STATE ALLIANCE PROVIDES TRAINING, SUPPORT, AND HANDS ON ASSISTANCE TO THE THREE SNAP-ED IMPLEMENTING AGENCIES: COMMUNITY FOOD BANK OF NEW JERSEY, ZUFALL HEALTH CENTER AND RUTGERS COOPERATIVE EXTENSION. Y STATE ALLIANCE STAFF PROVIDE SNAP-EDUCATORS IN ALL 21 COUNTIES WITH THE KNOWLEDGE AND TOOLS TO HIGHLIGHT THE GREATEST WAYS TO ENGAGE THEIR COMMUNITIES, CONNECT FAMILIES TO RESOURCES, AND SUPPORT IMPROVED HEALTH STRATEGIES THAT ENCOURAGE LOCAL POLICY, SYSTEM AND ENVIRONMENT CHANGE ADOPTION.
  3. $366,442 spent. NJ YMCA STATE ALLIANCE IS FUNDED BY NJ DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES DIVISION OF FAMILY DEVELOPMENT (DHS-DFD) TO SUB-CONTRACT WITH LOCAL YMCAS PROVIDING SNAP NAVIGATOR OUTREACH AND SUPPORT TO RESIDENTS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. THESE COMMUNITY-CENTERED OUTREACH SERVICES HELP TO REMOVE BARRIERS AND ADDRESS THE SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH, TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF RESIDENTS WHO ARE AWARE OF AND APPLY FOR SNAP BENEFITS.
  4. $91,572 spent. THROUGH PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS THE NJ YMCA STATE ALLIANCE CONVENES, CONNECTS AND EMPOWERS TO ADDRESS SOCIAL CHANGE AND EMERGING NEEDS CULMINATING ITS ANNUAL CULTURE OF HEALTH CONFERENCE. THROUGH THIS INITIATIVE NJYSA HIGHLIGHTS LOCAL EFFORTS TO CREATE HEALTHY COMMUNITIES WHERE EQUITY IS ACTIONABLE, MEASURABLE, AND TRANSFORMATIONAL, FOSTERING CHANGE IN THE ENVIRONMENT, POLICIES, AND SYSTEMS THAT SUPPORT HEALTHY LIVING, YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY. EACH YEAR, NJYSA ADVANCES POLICIES THAT ENSURE ACCESS TO OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES TO THRIVE.
  5. $922,634 spent. OTHER MEETINGS, CONFRENCE PROGRAMS, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EVENTS.

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 2004.

    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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