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Henderson Young Mens Christian Association Inc

EIN 58-1406066 · Henderson, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

DEVELOP AND DELIVER PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE STRONG FAMILIES, HEALTHY LIFESTYLES, YOUTH LEADERSHIP, AND COMMUNITY SERVICE TO PEOPLE REGARDLESS OF AGE, COLOR, RACE, INCOME, OR RELIGION IN A SAFE AND PLEASANT ATMOSPHERE.

Income
$3.4 million
Spending
$2.1 million
Spent on programs
67%
Reserves
-9.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 59%
Employees
145
Volunteers
25
Highest pay
$74,454, interim chief executive officer

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: 65 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 14% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 38% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 76% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    67% 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.

  • 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 (4)
  1. $552,717 spent. CHILDREN'S SUMMER DAY CAMP AND AFTER SCHOOL CAMP PROGRAM: A HIGH QUALITY, SAFE, INSTRUCTIONAL SUMMER DAY CAMP AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM IS PROVIDED TO ALL CHILDREN OF THE COMMUNITY. A VARIETY OF LIFE SKILLS, HEALTH ACTIVITIES, SPORTS PROGRAMS, AND FUN ACTIVITIES ARE PROVIDED TO THE PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS. THE PROGRAM ALSO OFFERS HIGH QUALITY JOB OPPORTUNITIES TO LOCAL TEENAGERS TEACHING THEM QUALITY WORK SKILLS AND HOW TO WORK WITH CHILDREN AND ADULTS. NO CHILD WAS EXCLUDED FROM EITHER PROGRAM WITH SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE. (Expenses $ 69,755 including grants of $)(Revenue $ 75) SPORTS PROGRAM: TO PROVIDE VARIOUS ORGANIZED SPORTS PROGRAMS TO MEMBERS AND PROGRAM MEMBERS IN THE COMMUNITY. THE SPORTS PROGRAMS PROMOTE HEALTHY ACTIVITIES, GROUP PARTICIPATION, EDUCATION, AND ENJOYMENT. THERE ARE SPORTS PROGRAMS OFFERED TO ALL AGES AND TO THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY. NO ONE IS EXCLUDED FROM PARTICIPATING WITH SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE.
  2. $406,496 spent. AQUATIC PROGRAM: THE AQUATIC FACILITY IS PRIMARILY USED TO PROMOTE AQUATICS SAFETY TO ALL PEOPLE AND TO ALL AGES THROUGH ORGANIZED SWIMMING LESSONS APPROVED BY THE RED CROSS AND THE YMCA OF THE USA. CERTIFIED LIFEGUARD TRAINING IS ALSO PROVIDED. RECREATIONAL SWIMMING AND WATER EXERCISE PROGRAMS ARE ALSO PROVIDED. A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE LOCAL NOT-FOR-PROFIT HOSPITAL MAKES IT POSSIBLE TO PROVIDE A WATER PHYSICAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM. A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE LOCAL SCHOOL SYSTEM AND THE RECREATION DEPARTMENT FOR THE CITY MAKES IT POSSIBLE TO PROVIDE SWIMMING LESSONS TO 2ND GRADE STUDENTS. THE AQUATICS FACILITY IS MADE AVAILABLE TO ALL PEOPLE THROUGH MEMBERSHIP, PROGRAM MEMBERSHIP, AND THROUGH HOSPITAL PARTNERSHIP. NO ONE IS EXCLUDED FROM PARTICIPATING WITH SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE.
  3. $390,333 spent. WELLNESS PROGRAMS: TO PROVIDE ALL TYPES OF WELLNESS ACTIVITIES AND WELLNESS EDUCATION TO THE GENERAL MEMBERSHIP AND PROGRAM MEMBERS. THE PURPOSES OF THE WELLNESS PROGRAMS ARE TO PROMOTE A HEALTHIER LIFESTYLE TO THE ENTIRE LOCAL COMMUNITY THROUGH THE USE OF ALL TYPES OF WELLNESS EQUIPMENT AND WELLNESS CLASSES. ALL AGES OF PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITY HAVE ACCESS TO THE WELLNESS PROGRAM THROUGH THE MEMBERSHIP OR PROGRAM PARTICIPATION. NO ONE IS EXCLUDED FROM PARTICIPATING WITH SCHOLARSHIPS ALWAYS AVAILABLE. (Expenses $ 69,755 including grants of $)(Revenue $ 75) SPORTS PROGRAM: TO PROVIDE VARIOUS ORGANIZED SPORTS PROGRAMS TO MEMBERS AND PROGRAM MEMBERS IN THE COMMUNITY. THE SPORTS PROGRAMS PROMOTE HEALTHY ACTIVITIES, GROUP PARTICIPATION, EDUCATION, AND ENJOYMENT. THERE ARE SPORTS PROGRAMS OFFERED TO ALL AGES AND TO THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY. NO ONE IS EXCLUDED FROM PARTICIPATING WITH SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE.
  4. $69,755 spent. SPORTS PROGRAM: TO PROVIDE VARIOUS ORGANIZED SPORTS PROGRAMS TO MEMBERS AND PROGRAM MEMBERS IN THE COMMUNITY. THE SPORTS PROGRAMS PROMOTE HEALTHY ACTIVITIES, GROUP PARTICIPATION, EDUCATION, AND ENJOYMENT. THERE ARE SPORTS PROGRAMS OFFERED TO ALL AGES AND TO THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY. NO ONE IS EXCLUDED FROM PARTICIPATING WITH SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE.

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 September 1980.

    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.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: Young Mens Christian Association of the North (Minneapolis, MN), EIN 45-2563299. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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