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Newberry County Family YMCA

EIN 57-0783484 · Newberry, SC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair64 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE YMCA EXISTS TO DEVELOP THE SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY. IT ALSO EXISTS TO STRENGTHEN FAMILIES AND PROVIDE A WHOLESOME PLACE TO PROMOTE GOOD HEALTH.

Income
$1.1 million
Spending
$1.1 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
0 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 87%
Employees
75
Volunteers
65
Highest pay
$91,528, 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

Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% 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

    12 of 12 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 (1)
  1. $929,026 spent. HEALTH ENHANCEMENT: PROGRAMS ARE MEDICALLY-BASED THAT STRESS THE VALUE OF PREVENTION THROUGH GOOD EXERCISE HABITS AND HEALTH, INCLUDING NUTRITION, STRESS MANAGEMENT, AND HEALTH EDUCATION. YMCA AQUATICS: PROGRAMS PROMOTE HEALTHY EXERCISE, SWIMMING AND WATER SAFETY SKILLS. THEY ALSO PROMOTE TEAMWORK, SELF-CONFIDENCE AND LEADERSHIP. ALL PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED TO THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE. YMCA YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAMS: PROMOTE AN APPRECIATION OF ONE'S OWN WORTH. WHATEVER THE SPORT, THE FOCUS IS ON FULL AND EQUAL PARTICIPATION OF ALL IN THAT EVERY CHILD PLAYS IN EVERY GAME. LEAGUES ARE ORGANIZED ON THE BASIS OF SKILLS CLINICS. WIN OR LOSE, YMCA YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAMS EMPHASIZE DEVELOPMENT OF SKILL, HEALTH AND FITNESS, SAFETY, COOPERATION, SELF-ESTEEM AND RESPECT FOR OTHERS. YMCA CHILD CARE: THE CENTRAL FOCUS IS TO FOSTER GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT, NOT ONLY IN CHILDREN BUT ALSO IN THEIR PARENTS AND FAMILIES. THESE EDUCATION PROGRAMS HELP KIDS DEVELOP MORAL AND ETHICAL BEHAVIOR, SELF-ESTEEM, AND LEADERSHIP. PARENTS PLAY AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN POLICY AND PROGRAM DECISIONS. IN MANY INSTANCES, YMCA CHILD CARE ALLOWS THE PARENTS TO REMAIN GAINFULLY EMPLOYED, KNOWING THAT THEIR CHILDREN ARE THRIVING IN A SAFE, SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT. CARE IS PROVIDED ON A BELOW-COST BASIS.

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 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 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 June 1985.

    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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