Young Mens Christian Association of Northwest Florida 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 THAT BUILD A HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY FOR ALL
- Income
- $8.6 million
- Spending
- $7.3 million
- Spent on programs
- 93%
- Reserves
- -2.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 85%
- Employees
- 417
- Volunteers
- 201
- Highest pay
- $226,140, 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: 61 out of 100. Higher than 33% 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 25% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 15% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 64% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1593% 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 2516 of 16 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 (3)
- $3.9 million spent. Healthy Living We believe that personal wellness is vital for the men, women, and children we serve. Our goal is to create opportunities for our members to feel healthy, welcome, and connected as they grow in spirit, mind, and body. During this period, we ended with nearly 9,000 men, women, and children from all walks of life gathering at the Y for fitness and fellowship. We believe everyone should have the opportunity to pursue health in spirit, mind, and body. As the leader in health and wellness, the YMCA enables people of all ages, interests, and abilities to enjoy keeping fit in a wholesome and supportive environment. Y Assistance is offered for memberships of all types for those in financial need. About 12% of our members enjoyed membership through our Y Assistance program, which we awarded over $250,000 in financial assistance with membership to over 1,300 members. We continue to offer orientations to all members as a value-added service, at no additional charge. Through classes and activities specifically targeting active older adults, we provide 20% of members classified as seniors with opportunities for physical activity as well as social connection. We also offer martial arts, running and walking clubs, and pickleball as part of our physical activity opportunities. In partnership with the City of Pensacola, we managed two municipal pools for the summer season. Each month, we welcome thousands of visits to group exercise classes, where members receive support and accountability along their wellness walk.
- $1.8 million spent. Youth Development The YMCA of Northwest Florida is an association of men, women and children of all ages and from all walks of life joined together by a shared passion to strengthen the community for everyone. Thanks to the generous support of donors, we were able to make the Y experience open to everyone, including those in need, regardless of their financial situation. During this period, our local community outreach in youth programs provided direct financial assistance of approximately $355,000, ensuring that everyone had an opportunity to participate. We have been the community's leader in childcare for more than 45 years, responding to the critical need for quality childcare that supports and strengthens all families. We are dedicated to nurturing the potential of kids in a safe and fun-filled environment where kids and young teens can learn, grow, and thrive together. We are the largest local provider of school-age childcare and continue to expand the quality of our programs through a curriculum that emphasizes educational enrichment, STEAM activities (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math), and vigorous, active play. During summer months and school breaks, children need a safe program that combats summer learning loss and physical inactivity. YMCA camp promotes hands-on learning and interaction with a diverse group of others - a great alternative to hours of screen time or an empty house - and offers plenty of exercise. We have steadily expanded our Teen Leadership Program for the summer, doubling the number of youth reached. The out-of-school programs at the Pullum Branch and Northeast Branch served children from a wide range of socioeconomic sectors and abilities. For this past period we reached over 1,400 youth in afterschool and camp programs at our branches and on-site at schools in our two-county service area, 25% of whom received Y Assistance that enabled them to participate. We offered our YMCA Reads Program in seven Escambia County elementary schools in the 2024-25 and 2025-2026 academic years, serving over 280 students who were typically 1-2 years behind in grade-level reading. Students participated in an average of 60 hours each in an evidence-based phonics curriculum designed to help new and struggling readers. Year-end results indicated that 84% showed improvement in their assessed reading level, and 90% passed the curriculum mastery tests. In Y sports programs, we build skills, teach values, and promote fun. An alternative to highly competitive programs, we have no tryouts. Rather, each child plays at least half of every game, and we encourage parent involvement. During this period, over 600 children and 30 volunteers actively participated in sports including soccer, flag football, basketball, volleyball, and baseball. In a coastal Florida community, our children's safety in and around the water is a top priority. Swim lessons at the Y give children the skills to be safe in the water, plus a sense of accomplishment from learning something new and a great way to exercise for life. We delivered almost 900 swim lessons during the period, while providing thousands of people the chance to enjoy recreational pool time. In our diverse abilities program, over 50 youth with special needs learned water safety in a one-on-one environment. We partnered with other local groups to deliver Safety Around Water and trained 65 new lifeguards, who then served at our pools and other area aquatic venues to keep swimmers of all ages safe.
- $1.4 million spent. Social Responsibility We believe that the Y's resources belong to the community, so we share our facilities with individuals and groups. We open our buildings to community groups and other nonprofits who need a place to meet, work, and play. This past period, we gave away approximately $150,000 worth of facility use to other nonprofit organizations so they could pursue their missions. Both our Pullum Branch and Bear Levin Studer Branch host local church congregations that hold their weekly services at our Y in the absence of a building of their own. We support other area nonprofits by offering membership packages to help them with their event fundraising. We proactively offer meaningful employment opportunities to adults with disabilities. Finally, we step outside our walls to participate in community education and outreach events that benefit individuals from all walks of life. Nowhere is this more evident than in our Corporate Cup Games and Little Pumpkins Jamboree. The Games welcomed 16 teams from area companies in a friendly competition designed to highlight workplace wellness and build camaraderie. The Jamboree hosted over 300 children with special needs, who enjoyed a free fall festival that we organized in partnership with 15 other companies and groups.
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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since October 1970.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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