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Young Mens Christian Association of the Palm Beaches Inc

EIN 59-0624470 · Lake Worth, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

MISSION: TO PUT JUDEO-CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD A HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY FOR ALL.

Income
$7.4 million
Spending
$2.1 million
Spent on programs
61%
Reserves
28.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 66%
Employees
98
Volunteers
28
Highest pay
$236,321, president/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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 28.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 72% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 192% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    61% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 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

    16 of 16 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 (2)
  1. $888,236 spent. AQUATICS:BEING SITUATED IN SOUTH FLORIDA AND CLOSE TO THE OCEAN, THIS AREA HAS THE POTENTIAL TO SUBJECT FAMILIES TO TRAUMATIC INCIDENTS AROUND THE WATER. SO NOT ONLY ARE OUR AQUATICS PROGRAMS A PART OF THE YMCA'S OVERALL GOAL OF PROMOTING WELLBEING THROUGH REGULAR EXERCISE; AWARENESS AND KNOWLEDGE OF SAFETY PROTOCOLS ARE ALSO HIGHLY CONSIDERED. OUR AQUATICS PROGRAMS HAVE ADVANCED INDIVIDUALS THROUGH WATER SURVIVAL CLASSES AND PROGRESSIVE SWIM LESSONS. THESE PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED AT FEES AFFORDABLE TO THE AREA AT LARGE, WITH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR THOSE WHO ARE UNABLE TO AFFORD THE FULL FEE.
  2. $377,818 spent. HEALTHY LIVING AND WELLBEING:OUR YMCA IS A LEADING VOICE ON HEALTH AND WELL-BEING. WE BRING FAMILIES TOGETHER, ENCOURAGE GOOD HEALTH AND FOSTER CONNECTIONS THROUGH FITNESS, SPORTS AND SHARED INTEREST. OUR REGION IS RICH WITH SENIORS AND OUR ACTIVE ADULT PROGRAMS STRESS A THREE-WAY APPROACH; TO REMAIN ACTIVE AND IMPROVE HEALTH, TO REHABILITATE AFTER ILLNESS, INJURY OR SURGERY; AND TO PROVIDE A SAFE PLACE AND QUALITY TIME FOR SOCIAL ACTIVITIES AND ENGAGEMENT. OVERALL, OUR WELLNESS PROGRAMS ENSURE THE PEOPLE IN OUR COMMUNITY ARE RECEIVING THE SUPPORT, GUIDANCE, AND RESOURCES THEY NEED TO ACHIEVE GREATER HEALTH IN SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY. THIS IS PARTICULARLY IMPORTANT AS OUR NATION STRUGGLES WITH AN OBESITY CRISIS, FAMILIES STRUGGLE WITH WORK/LIFE BALANCE AND INDIVIDUALS SEARCH FOR PERSONAL FULFILLMENT. GOALS: A) PROMOTE WELLNESS FOR PERSONS OF ALL AGES; FOSTER THE ENJOYMENT OF PREVENTATIVE CARE OF SELF, FOR CHILDREN, TEENS, ADULTS, AND SENIORS. B) TO BRING FAMILIES CLOSE TOGEATHER; ENCOURAGE GOOD HEALTH AND FOSTER CONNECTIONS THROUGH FITNESS, SPORTS, FUN, AND SHARED INTERESTS. C) PROVIDE SUPPORT GUIDANCE AND RESOURCES; TO ACHIEVE GREATER HEALTH AND WELL-BEING BY HOLDING NUTRITIONAL AND MEDICAL RELATED SEMINARS ON THE PREVENTION AND DETECTION OF HEALTH ISSUES.

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 October 13, 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 November 1949.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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