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YMCA of Greenville

EIN 57-0314424 · Greenville, SC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong91 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE YMCA OF GREENVILLE, FOLLOWING THE EXAMPLE OF CHRIST, IS TO BUILD HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY FOR ALL. WE REACH OUT TO ACCOMPLISH THIS MISSION THROUGH EIGHT YMCA LOCATIONS: FIVE ARE FAMILY BRANCHES, ONE - JUDSON COMMUNITY CARE CENTER IS A CHILDCARE CENTER FOR AN INNERCITY NEIGHBORHOOD; Y CAMP GREENVILLE - A SUMMER CAMP WHICH PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS DURING THE REMAINDER OF THE YEAR; AND THE SOUTH CAROLINA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT PROGRAM.

Income
$29.8 million
Spending
$29.2 million
Spent on programs
74%
Reserves
16.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 74%
Employees
1,199
Volunteers
2,300
Highest pay
$324,143, president/ceo (former)

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 16.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 19% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    74% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 16 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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

    31 of 31 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, 2024, 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 (4)
  1. $10.0 million spent. HEALTH DEVELOPMENT - THE ASSOCIATION HAS DEVELOPED A COMPLETE WELLNESS PROGRAM THAT INCLUDES ALL NECESSARY ELEMENTS FOR A HEALTHY BODY THROUGH THE PROVISION OF HEALTH AND FITNESS EQUIPMENT, TRAINING AND DIETARY RECOMMENDATIONS. IN 2024, THE WELLNESS PROGRAM SERVED OVER 30,000 PEOPLE. THE ABOVE MENTIONED REVENUE INCLUDES MEMBERSHIP FEES.
  2. $4.5 million spent. RESIDENTIAL CAMP - THE RESIDENT CAMP BRINGS TOGETHER CHILDREN FROM ALL OVER THE UNITED STATES TO LEARN TO EXPRESS THEMSELVES WHILE SHOWING RESPECT AND APPRECIATION FOR OTHERS, ALL WHILE LEARNING TO ENJOY OUTDOOR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES. ADDITIONALLY, SEVERAL OUTREACH PROGRAMS HAVE BEEN DEVELOPED FOR THE SPRING AND FALL SESSIONS THAT INCLUDE ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, LEADERSHIP, TEAMWORK AND SELF-ESTEEM FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN, AND GROUP CAMPING. THIS SUMMER, YMCA CAMP GREENVILLE SERVED OVER 2,550 PEOPLE.
  3. $2.8 million spent. CHILD CARE - THE ASSOCIATION CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS INCLUDE A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS. THE INFANT TODDLER CARE PROGRAM PROVIDES BABIES THE CONSISTENT ATTENTION NEEDED WHILE GUIDING CHILDREN THROUGH THE EARLY YEAR DEVELOPMENT STAGES. THE PRESCHOOL CARE PROGRAMS BUILD ON CHILDREN'S NATURAL DESIRE TO LEARN NEW THINGS AND BECOME MORE SELF-RELIANT. THE AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS INVOLVE PARTICIPANTS IN EDUCATIONAL AND ARTS ACTIVITIES, PLUS SPORTS, FIELD TRIPS AND SERVICE PROJECTS. ALL OF THE PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO REACH ALL CRITICAL AREAS OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY. IN 2024, THE CHILD CARE PROGRAM SERVED OVER 5,000 CHILDREN.
  4. $4.3 million spent. DAY CAMP - THE DAY CAMP PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO BE FUN AS WELL AS EDUCATIONALLY STIMULATING WHILE TEACHING SOCIAL SKILLS AND VALUES LIKE CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT AND RESPONSIBILITY. HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY ARE EMPHASIZED IN THE DAY CAMPS. TO THAT END, SPORTS AND GAMES, INCLUDING AQUATICS, ARE CORE AREAS, AS ARE OUTDOOR SKILLS AND THE ARTS.RECREATION - THE YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAMS STRIVE TO TEACH SPORTS SKILLS BUT ALWAYS FOCUS ON TEAMWORK, RESPONSIBILITY, GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP AND FUN. THIS AREA PRIMARILY CONSISTS OF SPORTS CLINICS AND SPORTS LEAGUES.PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT - A VARIETY OF ROGRAMMING IS INCLUDED IN THIS CATEGORY. ADVENTURE GUIDES/PRINCESSES PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR FATHERS AND THEIR CHILDREN TO HAVE FUN TOGETHER WITH OTHER FATHERS AND KIDS. THE ASSOCIATION HOSTS REGULARLY SCHEDULED TEEN EVENTS CONCERTS, MOVIE NIGHTS AND WEEKEND TRIPS. ADDITIONALLY, THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDES A SERIES OF WEEKLONG LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT TRAINING SESSIONS INCLUDING CLASSROOM INSTRUCTIONS, HANDS ON JOB SHADOWING, TEAM BUILDING AND GAME LEADERSHIP. THE YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT PROGRAM SEEKS TO HELP CREATE THE NEXT GENERATION OF GOOD CITIZENS THROUGH DEMYSTIFYING LOCAL, STATE AND NATIONAL GOVERNMENT SYSTEMS SO TOMORROW'S ADULTS WILL KNOW HOW TO EFFECT CHANGE WITHIN THESE SYSTEMS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 2024.

    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 September 1937.

    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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