Cleveland County Family YMCA Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To put Christian principles into practice through programs and services that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
- Income
- $7.8 million
- Spending
- $7.0 million
- Spent on programs
- 92%
- Reserves
- -0.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 66%
- Employees
- 489
- Volunteers
- 1,500
- Highest pay
- $180,728, 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
Fair: 55 out of 100. Higher than 22% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
10 of 20It owes 32% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 22% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1592% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 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 82% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2525 of 25 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 (4)
- $4.1 million spent. Putting Christian principles into practice through programs designed for people of all ages, abilities, faiths, ethnic groups and incomes. Cleveland County Family YMCA offers a welcoming atmosphere where participants feel comfortable and receive the support they need to improve their physical, mental, and spiritual health. The Cleveland County Family YMCA programs help develop self-esteem and self-confidence, building lasting relationships, and increased civic engagement. Services are offered at affordable fees for the community at large, with financial assistance available for those who cannot afford the full fee.
- $907,575 spent. Membership/Wellness/Disease PreventionThe YMCA views health holisticallyrecognizing that true wellness includes spirit, mind, and body. Our YMCA has identified rising obesity and diabetes rates in our state as critical social issues that must be addressed. Programs such as Livestrong at the YMCA, Enhance Fitness, Moving for Better Balance, and Diabetes Prevention are designed to help individuals develop healthy new life skills. These programs encourage self-improvement and disease prevention through active lifestyles, proper nutrition, stress management, and health education.At the YMCA, we promote interaction, teamwork, moral and ethical development, social skills, and self-esteem. We serve people of all ages, abilities, races, nationalities, and religions, and we provide financial assistance to anyone who demonstrates genuine need. In 2025, we served more than 17,000 individuals in our community and provided over $75,000 in membership and program assistance opportunities.
- $806,477 spent. Healthy Child Care and Safety ProgramsThe YMCA childcare programs provide high-quality care and enrichment opportunities for preschool and school-age children from all segments of our community. We offer a variety of full-time and part-time childcare programs that create a safe, nurturing environment where children, youth, and teens can develop self-esteem, positive values, and an appreciation for serving others.The YMCA works closely with local agencies, churches, and schools to ensure that no child is turned away because of an inability to pay. In fact, up to 60% of participants receive financial assistance. Strengthening families is woven into the fabric of the YMCA mission, and our childcare programs are intentionally designed to support the whole child and the family unit.Our programs include devotions, homework assistance, community service projects, educational field trips, and healthy lifestyle training. All activities are grounded in the YMCAs core character values of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility, and faith. We also collaborate with community partners such as Cleveland County Schools, Communities In Schools, Atrium Health, and Cleveland County Government.In 2025, the YMCA served more than 1,700 children throughout our community and provided over $192,000 in financial assistance to ensure access to quality childcare opportunities.
- $647,545 spent. Children, Youth, Adult Sports and AquaticsYMCA programs extend far beyond the four walls of our facilities. We are committed partners in building strong communities for both members and non-members alike. Through inclusive sports, physical activity, and aquatics programming, the YMCA promotes healthy living and community connection for the entire family.The philosophy behind our Sports and Aquatics programs is uniquely centered on youth development and positive experiences. We are committed to providing quality programs in a fun, family-oriented environment built on the principles of everyone plays, balanced teams, positive coaching, and good sportsmanship. In addition, the YMCA provides free second-grade water safety instruction to students in 12 elementary schools throughout our community.Participation is open to anyone who demonstrates interest and enthusiasm. YMCA Sports and Aquatics programs serve as valuable tools for physical, mental, and emotional development while helping participants build new skills, learn teamwork, win with humility, lose with pride, and form lasting relationships. Our goal is for every child and adult to reach their full potential mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually while developing self-confidence, responsibility, and leadership.In 2025, the YMCA served more than 3,000 children and adults through Sports and Aquatics programming and provided over $72,149 in financial assistance to ensure access for all.
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 October 13, 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 December 1992.
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 October 21, 2026.
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