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Young Mens Christian Association of South Florida Inc

EIN 59-0624464 · Ft Lauderdale, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE Y IS A LEADING NONPROFIT COMMITTED TO STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES THROUGH YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, HEALTHY LIVING AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY. OUR MISSION IS TO PUT JUDEO-CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY FOR ALL. WE CHERISH AND INSTILL OUR CORE VALUES OF CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT AND RESPONSIBILITY. AT THE Y, STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY IS OUR CAUSE. EVERY DAY, WE WORK SIDE-BY-SIDE WITH OUR NEIGHBORS TO MAKE SURE THAT EVERYONE, REGARDLESS OF AGE, INCOME OR BACKGROUND, HAS THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN GROW AND THRIVE.

Income
$69.3 million
Spending
$60.7 million
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
2.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 49%
Employees
2,956
Volunteers
312
Highest pay
$451,774, ceo - president

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

Fair: 65 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 36% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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: 93 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    21 of 21 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

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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 (5)
  1. $32.4 million spent. FAMILY TIME THE YMCA BRINGS PARENTS AND CHILDREN TOGETHER FOR LIFE ENRICHING EXPERIENCES. WE BELIEVE THE YMCA CAN HELP IN STRENGTHENING RELATIONSHIPS IN FAMILIES BY PROVIDING FUN AND MEANINGFUL PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES. TIME TOGETHER AS A FAMILY IS VALUABLE; THE YMCA PROVIDES QUALITY PHYSICAL AND SOCIAL PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES, DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR FAMILIES. ALL YMCA PROGRAMS PLACE A STRONG EMPHASIS ON FAMILY. ACTIVITIES ARE PLANNED THAT FOSTER UNDERSTANDING AND COMPANIONSHIP. GROUPS OF FAMILIES BECOME SUPPORT SYSTEMS FOR ONE ANOTHER, LEARNING FROM EACH OTHER AND FROM THEIR CHILDREN IN AN ENJOYABLE WAY. PROGRAMS SUCH AS MOMMY & ME AND Y-ADVENTURE GUIDES PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARENTS TO ENJOY QUALITY TIME WITH THEIR CHILDREN. ADDITIONALLY, PARENT EDUCATION CLASSES ARE OFFERED PERIODICALLY TO PROVIDE INSTRUCTION IN PARENTING, GUIDANCE, DISCIPLINE, AND MONEY MANAGEMENT. APPROXIMATELY 9,700 FAMILIES PARTICIPATE IN THESE PROGRAMS ANNUALLY. IN ORDER TO PROVIDE THE MOST NEEDY FAMILIES WITH ADDITIONAL SUPPORT, THE YMCA CONDUCTED FOOD AND TOY DRIVES. APPROXIMATELY 6,500 FAMILIES ARE RECIPIENTS OF FOOD, TOYS, AND BACK-TO-SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR THEIR CHILDREN DURING THE HOLIDAYS AND SCHOOL YEAR IN 2024.
  2. $7.6 million spent. HEALTH, WELL-BEING & FITNESS THE YMCA, THROUGH ITS VARIOUS FAMILY CENTERS, HAS A NETWORK OF PROGRAMS THAT FULFILL THE Y'S MISSION OF MIND, BODY, AND SPIRIT. PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO IMPACT WELLNESS OF THE COMMUNITY AND INCLUDE FREE SEMINARS AND FITNESS EVALUATIONS. THE Y CONDUCTS HUNDREDS OF FREE HEALTH SCREENINGS YEARLY. EMPHASIS IS ON FAMILY WITH A FULL COMPLEMENT OF PROGRAMS FOR INDIVIDUALS SIX MONTHS TO SENIOR CITIZEN. MANY PARTICIPANTS ARE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE FREE OF CHARGE THROUGH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. THEY LOOK TO OTHER COMMUNITY AGENCIES FOR REFERRALS TO PROVIDE MUCH NEEDED HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATIONS PROGRAMS. THE ASSOCIATION PARTICIPATES IN THE YMCA OF THE USA ANNUAL EVENT, HEALTHY KIDS DAY, TO BRING COMMUNITY HEALTH PARTNERS TOGETHER TO PROMOTE HEALTH, WELLNESS, AND FITNESS TO CHILDREN.
  3. $780,640 spent. CAMP THE DAY CAMP THE YMCA OFFERS IS BOTH A RECREATIONAL AND LASTING EXPERIENCE OF PERSONAL ENRICHMENT. THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO HELP CAMPERS BE AWARE OF THEIR BODIES AND FITNESS. THEY ARE ALSO STRUCTURED TO HELP YOUTH LEARN THE VALUE OF COOPERATION AND GAIN CONFIDENCE TO CHALLENGE THEMSELVES TO ACHIEVE PERSONAL GROWTH. THE YMCA PROVIDES A SAFE, CLEAN ENVIRONMENT AND A QUALITY PROGRAM IN WHICH THEIR CHILDREN CAN SPEND THEIR SUMMER AND SCHOOL DAYS OFF. WE OFFER A VALUABLE ALTERNATIVE TO CHILDREN STAYING HOME ALONE. OUR HOURS ARE FLEXIBLE (7:30 AM - 6:00 PM). SUMMER CAMPS WERE OPEN FOR TEN WEEKS AND HOLIDAY CAMPS ARE AVAILABLE 22 DAYS DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR. SCHOLARSHIPS ARE PROVIDED FOR APPROXIMATELY 85% OF THE CHILDREN AND A CONTINUUM OF CARE IS AVAILABLE FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES AS WELL. A STRONG COLLABORATION WITH OUTSIDE SERVICE-ORIENTED ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDES FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICES TO HELP MEET THE NEEDS OF THE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WE SERVE. IN 2024 THE ASSOCIATION SERVED APPROXIMATELY 3,975 CHILDREN IN THE SUMMER CAMP.
  4. $7.8 million spent. AQUATICS, COMMUNITY SERVICE AND SPORTS
  5. (Expenses $ 7,759,540 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 4,883,468) AQUATICS, COMMUNITY SERVICE AND SPORTS

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since May 1945.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.

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