Lakelands Region Young Mens Christian Association
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
- Income
- $4.2 million
- Spending
- $4.9 million
- Spent on programs
- 81%
- Reserves
- -4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 86%
- Employees
- 312
- Volunteers
- 125
- Highest pay
- $150,000, executive director
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
Weak: 41 out of 100. Higher than 10% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 19% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 15% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 4% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1580% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 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 2513 of 13 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (7)
- $2.6 million spent. (Expenses $ 136,838 including grants of $)(Revenue $ 257,645) 726 children thrived in our summer camp programs, forming important connections, all while creating unforgettable memories (Expenses $ 116,457 including grants of $)(Revenue $ 174,802) 1,527 youth engaged in programs which empowered them to live healthier, more active lives & gain confidence. (Expenses $ 25,150 including grants of $)(Revenue $ 40,584) Gator Swim Team (Expenses $ 23,642 including grants of $)(Revenue $ 22,512) 708 youth & adults learned life saving water skills through swim lessons and the SPLASH water safety program YOUTH DEVELOPMENT. OUR AFTERSCHOOL CHILDCARE PROGRAMS INCLUDED OVER 300 CHILDREN IN SCHOOL YEAR AND SUMMER PROGRAMS, 2/3 OF WHICH WERE ABLE TO ATTEND DUE TO SUBSIDIES OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. THE PROGRAM WAS A COOPERATIVE EFFORT WITH THE SCHOOL DISTRICT, THE YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF GREENWOOD AND GREENWOOD HOUSING AUTHORITY AND INVOLVED FUNDING FROM THE UNITED WAY, YMCA PARTNERS WITH YOUTH CAMPAIGN AND GREENWOOD COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION. OUR SPORTS PROGRAMS INVOLVE OVER 1000 YOUTH IN CHARACTER BUILDING ACTIVITIES. HEALTH LIVING. THE YMCA SERVES PEOPLE OF ALL ABILITIES, INCOMES, AND WALKS OF LIFE. YOUTH AS WELL AS ADULTS AND SENIORS ACTIVITY ENGAGE IN CLASSES TO MAINTAIN A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE. FURTHERMORE, MEMBERS WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED BY A CARING STAFF TO CONTINUE TO SPEND TIME IN ACTIVITIES AT THE YMCA. SENIORS ARE ACTIVE IN SPECIFIC CLASSES AND ACTIVITIES DESIGNATED WITH THEIR NEEDS IN MIND. WATER EXERCISE CLASSES ARE TAUGHT ON A DAILY BASIS AND ATTRACT A NUMBER OF MEMBERS WHO COULD NOT OTHERWISE PARTICIPATE IN ANY PHYSICAL FITNESS ACTIVITIES, SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY. OUR CONTINUED COMMITMENT TO YOUTH IN OUR COMMUNITY IS DEMONSTRATED BY OUR SPLASH WATER SAFETY PROGRAM. IT INVOLVES SCHOOL DISTRICTS 50, 51 AND 52 AND REACHES OVER 900 STUDENTS. YMCA STAFF VISIT 11 ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS FOR THE CLASSROOM PORTION OF THE CURRICULUM. THESE STUDENTS EXPERIENCE ACTUAL POOL TIME TO LEARN THESE BASIC WATER SAFETY LESSONS. WE SERVE 30+ SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENTS FORM A LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL WITH A WEEKLY FITNESS PROGRAM. IN ADDITION, OUR YMCA PARTICIPATES IN A NATIONAL MILITARY OUTREACH INITIATIVE FOR FAMILIES OF DEPLOYED NATIONAL GUARD OR RESERVE UNITS.
- $624,672 spent. Child Development Center which can serve up to 140 persons aged 6 weeks to 3 years old full day, year round
- $364,153 spent. 1,007 children were provided safe, supportive & enriching afterschool environments (Expenses $ 136,838 including grants of $)(Revenue $ 257,645) 726 children thrived in our summer camp programs, forming important connections, all while creating unforgettable memories (Expenses $ 116,457 including grants of $)(Revenue $ 174,802) 1,527 youth engaged in programs which empowered them to live healthier, more active lives & gain confidence. (Expenses $ 25,150 including grants of $)(Revenue $ 40,584) Gator Swim Team (Expenses $ 23,642 including grants of $)(Revenue $ 22,512) 708 youth & adults learned life saving water skills through swim lessons and the SPLASH water safety program
- $136,838 spent. 726 children thrived in our summer camp programs, forming important connections, all while creating unforgettable memories
- $116,457 spent. 1,527 youth engaged in programs which empowered them to live healthier, more active lives & gain confidence.
- $25,150 spent. Gator Swim Team
- $23,642 spent. 708 youth & adults learned life saving water skills through swim lessons and the SPLASH water safety program
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since April 1983.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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.
Ratings and checks are our reading of public records, using the published method. They are not a statement about anyone's honesty. If you work for this organization, you can send corrections or results, confirm you want gifts through Veridonate, or ask to be removed from giving.