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The Young Mens Christian Association of Floridas First

EIN 59-0638514 · Jacksonville, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair55 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE Y'S MISSION IS TO PUT CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY FOR ALL. OUR STRATEGIC PLAN SERVES AS A SIGNIFICANT GUIDE FOR OUR DECISION-MAKING, PROVIDING THE FOUNDATION FOR EXCEPTIONAL PROGRESS. THE STRATEGIC PRIORITIES, INITIATIVES AND SUCCESS MEASURES THAT MAKEUP THIS PLAN REINFORCE OUR COMMITMENT TO OUR CAUSE: STRENGTHENING THE FOUNDATIONS OF COMMUNITY.

Income
$58.6 million
Spending
$49.2 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
-6.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 63%
Employees
2,367
Volunteers
1,100
Highest pay
$504,796, president & ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 55 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 45% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 16% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 19% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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

    26 of 26 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 September 30, 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 (5)
  1. $25.7 million spent. THE YMCA BELIEVES THAT THE VALUES AND SKILLS LEARNED EARLY ON ARE VITAL BUILDING BLOCKS FOR LIFE. BECAUSE OF THE Y, MORE YOUNG PEOPLE IN NEIGHBORHOODS AROUND THE NATION ARE TAKING A GREATER INTEREST IN LEARNING AND MAKING SMARTER LIFE CHOICES. AT THE Y, CHILDREN AND TEENS LEARN VALUES AND POSITIVE BEHAVIORS, AND CAN EXPLORE THEIR UNIQUE TALENTS AND INTERESTS, HELPING THEM REALIZE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. THAT MAKES FOR CONFIDENT KIDS TODAY AND CONTRIBUTING AND ENGAGED ADULTS TOMORROW REINFORCING OUR COMMITMENT TO OUR CAUSE: STRENGTHENING THE FOUNDATIONS OF COMMUNITY.IN 2025, THE YMCA SERVED 26,194 INDIVIDUALS (SOME DUPLICATED) AND PROVIDED $468,710 IN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO 1,743 PARTICIPANTS IN VARIOUS YMCA PROGRAMS SUPPORTING YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND HEALTHY LIVING. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE: (1) CHILD CARE; (2) EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP; (3) SWIM, SPORTS AND PLAY; (4) CAMP; AND (5) HEALTH ENRICHMENT.
  2. $14.8 million spent. HEALTHY LIVING MEANS MORE THAN SIMPLY BEING PHYSICALLY ACTIVE. IT IS ABOUT MAINTAINING A BALANCED SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY. THE Y IS A PLACE WHERE YOU CAN WORK TOWARD THAT BALANCE BY CHALLENGING YOURSELF TO LEARN A NEW SKILL OR HOBBY, FOSTERING CONNECTIONS WITH FRIENDS THROUGH OUR LIFELONG LEARNING PROGRAMS, OR BRINGING YOUR LOVED ONES CLOSER TOGETHER THROUGH THE YMCA'S MANY FAMILY-CENTERED ACTIVITIES. AT THE Y, IT IS NOT ABOUT THE ACTIVITY YOU CHOOSE AS MUCH AS IT IS ABOUT THE BENEFITS OF LIVING HEALTHIER ON THE INSIDE, AS WELL AS THE OUTSIDE.IN 2025, THE YMCA SERVED 117,420 INDIVIDUALS, AND PROVIDED $2,124,649 IN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO 230,447 PARTICIPANTS IN YMCA PROGRAMS FOR HEALTHY LIVING. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE: (1) FAMILY TIME; (2) HEALTH AND WELLNESS; (3) FITNESS ACTIVITIES; AND (4) GROUP INTERESTS.
  3. $604,643 spent. THE GENEROSITY OF OTHERS IS AT THE CORE OF THE YMCA'S EXISTENCE AS A NONPROFIT, CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION. IT IS ONLY THROUGH THE SUPPORT OF HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF VOLUNTEERS NATIONWIDE, AND PUBLIC AND PRIVATE DONORS THAT WE ARE ABLE TO SUPPORT AND GIVE BACK TO THE COMMUNITIES WE ENGAGE. TO BRING ABOUT MEANINGFUL CHANGE, INDIVIDUALS NEED ONGOING ENCOURAGEMENT AND TOOLS. THE YMCA IS HERE DAY-IN AND DAY-OUT TO PROVIDE THE RESOURCES THE COMMUNITIES NEED TO ADDRESS THE MOST PRESSING SOCIAL ISSUES. THE YMCA WORKS TO MAKE SURE EVERY CHILD, FAMILY AND THE COMMUNITY HAS WHAT IS NEEDED TO ACHIEVE THEIR BEST. THROUGH THE YMCA, HUNDREDS OF VOLUNTEERS ON THE FIRST COAST, AND MORE THAN 500,000 ACROSS THE NATION, ALONG WITH DONORS, LEADERS AND PARTNERS ARE EMPOWERING MILLIONS OF PEOPLE, AND THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH THEY LIVE, REINFORCING THE YMCA'S COMMITMENT TO OUR CAUSE: STRENGHTENING THE FOUNDATIONS OF COMMUNITY.IN 2025, THE YMCA SERVED 39 INDIVIDUALS AND PROVIDED $61,716 IN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO 18 FAMILIES PARTICIPATING IN YMCA PROGRAMS FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE (1) SOCIAL SERVICES; (2) GLOBAL SERVICES; (3) VOLUNTEERISM AND GIVING; AND (4) ADVOCACY
  4. FC GAMES SPECIAL EVENTS
  5. OTHER MISCELLANEOUS PROPGRAM REVENUE

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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 September 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 July 1947.

    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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