Young Mens Christian Association of the Suncoast Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
IN 2025, THE YMCA OF THE SUNCOAST SERVED OVER 93,500 MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN IN PINELLAS, PASCO, HERNANDO, CITRUS, AND LEVY COUNTIES OF FLORIDA. THE Y PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL AGES TO LEARN, GROW, AND THRIVE. SEE EXPANDED MISSION ON SCHEDULE O.
- Income
- $33.1 million
- Spending
- $32.5 million
- Spent on programs
- 86%
- Reserves
- 5.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 82%
- Employees
- 1,619
- Volunteers
- 515
- Highest pay
- $383,556, 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
Good: 82 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 5.8 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 8% of what it owns.
Living within its means
12 of 15Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 4% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1586% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 16 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 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).
Independent board
25 of 2525 of 26 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)
- $13.2 million spent. HEALTHY LIVING: THE Y IS DEDICATED TO ENHANCING THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES, ONE COMMUNITY AT A TIME. WE PROMOTE STRONG FAMILY BONDS, SUPPORT HEALTHY LIFESTYLES, AND BUILD MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS THROUGH FITNESS, SPORTS, RECREATION, AND SHARED EXPERIENCES. AS A RESULT OF THESE EFFORTS, 93,578 PEOPLE IN OUR COMMUNITY BENEFIT FROM THE SUPPORT, GUIDANCE, AND RESOURCES NEEDED TO IMPROVE THEIR HEALTH IN SPIRIT, MIND, AND BODY. OUR PROGRAMS ARE ACCESSIBLE, AFFORDABLE, AND OPEN TO ALL. WE DELIVERED $7.7 MILLION IN COMMUNITY INVESTMENT ACROSS ALL PROGRAMS TO ENSURE PARTICIPATION AMONG YOUTH, ADULTS, AND FAMILIES FACING FINANCIAL HARDSHIP AND SUBSIDIZING PROGRAMS THAT FILL COMMUNITY VOIDS. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)THE YMCA OF THE SUNCOAST OFFERS A WIDE RANGE OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS DESIGNED FOR BOTH MEMBERS AND PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS. FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, THE Y ENCOURAGES ACTIVE AND HEALTHY LIFESTYLES THROUGH INITIATIVES SUCH AS PERSONAL TRAINING, PROGRAMS FOR ACTIVE OLDER ADULTS, CPR/FIRST AID TRAINING, YMCA MEMBERSHIPS, FAMILY NIGHTS, THE DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM, WALKING AND RUNNING CLUBS, SOCIAL GROUPS, ADULT SPORTS, AND MORE. TO FURTHER ADVANCE THESE EFFORTS, THE YMCA OF THE SUNCOAST HAS REMAINED A LEADER AMONG YMCAS BY ACTIVELY PARTICIPATING IN SEVERAL NATIONAL HEALTH INNOVATION INITIATIVES AND COLLABORATIVE COHORTS ORGANIZED BY YMCA OF THE USA. FOR ADULTS, THE YMCA REMAINS COMMITTED TO SUPPORTING INDIVIDUALS WHO DEPEND ON US TO MAKE LASTING, HEALTHY LIFESTYLE CHANGES BY OFFERING INCLUSIVE AND ACCESSIBLE HEALTHY LIVING PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. THE YMCA OF THE SUNCOAST WORKS CLOSELY WITH COMMUNITY HEALTH PARTNERS INCLUDING LOCAL HOSPITALS, PHYSICIANS, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AT ALL LEVELS, AND MAJOR EMPLOYERS TO INTEGRATE HEALTHY LIVING PRINCIPLES INTO OUR PROGRAMS. THESE COLLABORATIONS ALLOW OUR PARTNERS TO REFER INDIVIDUALS TO THE YMCA'S EVIDENCE-BASED PROGRAMS AIMED AT PREVENTING AND MANAGING CHRONIC CONDITIONS. ADDITIONALLY, THE YMCA OF THE SUNCOAST REGULARLY PILOTS AND EVALUATES NEW HEALTH AND WELLNESS INITIATIVES INTRODUCED BY THE YMCA OF THE USA. IN 2025, 1,246 INDIVIDUALS IMPROVED THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGH OUR COMMUNITY-INTEGRATED HEALTH PROGRAMS LIKE FALLS PREVENTION, ARTHRITIS MANAGEMENT, CANCER SURVIVOR WELLNESS AND DIABETES PREVENTION. GROUP EXERCISE ATTENDANCE GREW TO 404,859 TO ACHIEVE GREATER HEALTH AND WELLNESS. THE YMCA CONTINUES TO PROVIDE A WIDE VARIETY OF PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS, INCLUDING SWIM GROUPS, WALKING AND RUNNING CLUBS, TENNIS, PICKLE BALL, YOGA, PILATES, ZUMBA, STRESS MANAGEMENT, PERSONAL TRAINING, GROUP EXERCISE, STRENGTH TRAINING, CHAIR EXERCISE, SOCIAL GATHERINGS, AND MORE. THESE PROGRAMS ARE TAILORED TO MEET THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF EACH LOCAL COMMUNITY. HEALTH AND WELLNESS CHALLENGES LIKE "HEALTHY HEART CHALLENGE" CALLED 3,500 MEMBERS TO SIGN UP AND VISIT THEIR FACILITY A NUMBER OF TIMES TO EARN A REWARD SUCH AS A T-SHIRT. A SIGNIFICANT FOCUS OF OUR HEALTH AND WELLNESS EFFORTS IS DEDICATED TO ACTIVE OLDER ADULTS. WITH NUMEROUS RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES IN OUR SERVICE AREA, MANY SENIORS TURN TO THE Y NOT ONLY FOR PHYSICAL ACTIVITY BUT ALSO FOR MEANINGFUL SOCIAL INTERACTION. IN ADDITION TO SENIOR FITNESS CLASSES, WE OFFER GROUP OUTINGS TO LOCAL ATTRACTIONS TO ENCOURAGE CONNECTION AND COMMUNITY. MANY YMCA LOCATIONS ALSO HOST LUNCH-AND-LEARN SESSIONS FEATURING EXPERT SPEAKERS ON A VARIETY OF TOPICS. THROUGH THESE PROGRAMS, WE SUPPORT ADULTS IN MAINTAINING INDEPENDENCE AND LEADING HEALTHIER LIVES, WHILE ALSO PLAYING A KEY ROLE IN PREVENTATIVE HEALTH.THE JOHN GEIGLE YMCA AND THE CITRUS MEMORIAL HEALTH FOUNDATION YMCA SERVED 159 PEOPLE IN THEIR MASH (MAINSTREAM ADULTS SHARING HOPE) PROGRAMS. THE PROGRAM DEVELOPS INDEPENDENCE IN ADULT LIVES FOR THOSE WITH DIVERSE PHYSICAL OR INTELLECTUAL ABILITIES. THE PROGRAM ALLOWS THEM TO SOCIALIZE AND GROW WITH FRIENDS, EXPRESS THEIR CREATIVITY, AND PARTICIPATE IN RECREATIONAL AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES. YMCA AQUATICS AND LIFEGUARD PROGRAMS ARE PART OF THE Y'S OVERALL GOAL OF BUILDING A HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND, AND BODY. IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING WATER SAFETY SKILLS, THEY PROMOTE GOOD HEALTH THROUGH REGULAR EXERCISE. THESE PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED AT FEES AFFORDABLE TO THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE, WITH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR THOSE WHO CAN'T AFFORD THE FULL FEES. DROWNING IS THE SECOND-LEADING CAUSE OF DEATH IN CHILDREN IN THIS COMMUNITY. LEARN-TO-SWIM LESSONS ARE CONDUCTED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR FOR INFANTS FROM SIX MONTHS OLD TO ADULTS. GRANTS FROM PRIVATE DONORS, FOUNDATIONS, AND CORPORATE PARTNERS, INCLUDING POOLCORP, THE CDC FOUNDATION, UNITED WAY OF HERNANDO COUNTY, YMCA OF THE USA, THE JUVENILE WELFARE BOARD OF PINELLAS COUNTY AND THE STATE OF FLORIDA, THOUGH COUNTY DEPARTMENTS OF HEALTH, PROVIDED VITAL FUNDING THAT ALLOWED CHILDREN AND ADULTS TO PARTICIPATE IN FREE AND REDUCED-COST SWIM LESSONS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. IN THE SPRING AND SUMMER, SIX YMCA BRANCHES HOSTED SAFETY AROUND WATER, A PROGRAM OFFERING A WEEK OF FREE SWIM LESSONS FOR SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN. WE ALSO PROVIDE LESSONS TO INFANTS AND TODDLERS AT ALL BRANCHES THROUGH THE FLOAT PROGRAM. IN 2025, 5,484 UNDUPLICATED CHILDREN AND ADULTS ACROSS OUR REGION LEARNED TO SWIM AND BE SAFE AROUND THE WATER THROUGH THESE EFFORTS.
- $13.1 million spent. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: OUR YMCA IS COMMITTED TO NURTURING THE GOD-GIVEN POTENTIAL OF EVERY CHILD AND TEEN. WE BELIEVE ALL KIDS HAVE GREAT POTENTIAL AND DESERVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCOVER WHO THEY ARE AND WHAT THEY CAN ACHIEVE. WE HELP YOUNG PEOPLE CULTIVATE THE VALUES, SKILLS, AND RELATIONSHIPS THAT LEAD TO POSITIVE BEHAVIORS, BETTER HEALTH, AND EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT. OUR YMCA PROGRAMS, SUCH AS SCHOOL AGE PROGRAMS BEFORE AND AFTERSCHOOL CARE, SUMMER CAMP, LEADERS CLUBS, SWIM, SPORTS & PLAY, AND OTHERS, OFFER A RANGE OF EXPERIENCES THAT ENRICH SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL, COGNITIVE, AND PHYSICAL GROWTH. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR, THE YMCA AFTERSCHOOL PARTNERSHIP WITH ALL FOUR COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS PROVIDES BEFORE AND AFTERSCHOOL CARE TO INFANT, TODDLER, PRE-K, ELEMENTARY, AND MIDDLE SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN RESIDING IN OUR SERVICE AREA. YMCA SCHOOL-AGE CARE ENSURES THAT THE TIME GAPS BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL ARE FILLED CREATIVELY AND CONSTRUCTIVELY. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES WORKING PARENTS WITH SAFE, EDUCATIONAL, AFFORDABLE, AND HIGH-QUALITY SUPERVISION FOR THEIR CHILDREN. OUR AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS FOCUS ON YOUTH DEVELOPMENT FOR ALL COMMUNITIES WITH A HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT APPROACH. WE OPERATE IN 65 SCHOOLS THAT SERVE 6,011 CHILDREN THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR. OUR YMCA PROVIDES A QUALITY CURRICULUM USING MULTIPLE PARTNERS FOR ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS AND EVIDENCE-BASED LEARNING. ALL STUDENTS ENROLLED IN THE AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS BENEFIT FROM SUPPLEMENTAL LEARNING THROUGH ACTIVITIES, GAMES, AND FUN AND ENGAGING PROJECTS. THE YMCA PROVIDED $449,000 IN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO CHILDREN ENROLLED IN OUR BEFORE AND AFTER-SCHOOL CARE PROGRAMS IN 2025. IN ALL FOUR COUNTIES, WE PROVIDE LITERACY ENRICHMENT PROGRAMMING AS PART OF OUR BEFORE AND AFTERSCHOOL CARE. THESE PROGRAMS GIVE CHILDREN ACCESS TO BOOKS AND ENCOURAGE READING AT LEAST 90 MINUTES PER WEEK. THE YREADS PROGRAM OPERATES WITHIN TWO PINELLAS COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND ONE CITRUS COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, DESIGNATED AS LOWER-PERFORMING TITLE 1 SCHOOLS. THE YREADS PROGRAM PROVIDES INTENSIVE SMALL-GROUP READING INSTRUCTION WITH PRE AND POST-TESTS TO TRACK GAINS. THE JUVENILE WELFARE BOARD OF PINELLAS COUNTY (JWB) CONTINUED TO PROVIDE SUBSTANTIAL FUNDING TO THE PROMISE TIME PROGRAM TO SERVE CHILDREN WITH FINANCIAL NEEDS AT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITES AT NO COST TO THEM. IN 2025, WE PROVIDED THE PROMISE TIME PROGRAM AT ELEVEN SITES DURING THE 2025-26 SCHOOL YEAR. THE PROGRAM OFFERS TUTORS, SCHOOL LIAISONS, AND ENRICHMENT LEARNING ACTIVITIES TO CONNECT THE ACADEMIC PORTIONS OF THE SCHOOL DAY WITH THE ACADEMIC PORTIONS OF THE AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM. WE OFFER Y MIDDLE SCHOOL ACADEMIES IN TWO MIDDLE SCHOOLS IN PINELLAS COUNTY. THESE ACADEMIES DEVELOP ENGAGED STUDENTS. TEACHERS WORK WITH THE YMCA TO COORDINATE LEARNING FROM THE SCHOOL DAY WITH THE AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM AND PROVIDE HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE, TUTORING, AND STEM ACTIVITIES. YMCA SUMMER CARE PROGRAMS SERVE CHILDREN FROM PRESCHOOL THROUGH THEIR TEEN YEARS ACROSS OUR FOUR-COUNTY SERVICE AREA. THESE PROGRAMS PROVIDE A FUN, SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT WHERE KIDS BUILD FRIENDSHIPS, LEARN NEW SKILLS, AND GAIN SELF-CONFIDENCE. IN 2025, 2,999 CHILDREN PARTICIPATED IN OUR SUMMER PROGRAMS, WHICH OFFERED HIGH-QUALITY, AFFORDABLE, AND SAFE CARE LED BY TRAINED STAFF. THE YMCA PROVIDED $110,000 IN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO HELP FAMILIES ACCESS SUMMER CAMP.MODELED AFTER THE NATIONAL YMCA FRAMEWORK, OUR SUMMER CAMPS OFFER A BALANCED BLEND OF ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT AND OUTDOOR SOCIAL EXPERIENCES. DESIGNED TO NURTURE THE SPIRIT, MIND, AND BODY, THESE CAMPS PROMOTE SELF-ESTEEM AND PERSONAL GROWTH IN A FUN AND RESPECTFUL SETTING. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE FIELD TRIPS, ARTS AND CRAFTS, MUSIC, ARCHERY, VALUES-BASED LEARNING, FITNESS, SPORTS, NATURE EXPLORATION, SWIMMING, AND CANOEING.THE PINELLAS COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD CONTRACTED AGAIN WITH US TO PROVIDE WRAP-AROUND AND FULL-DAY CARE FOR CHILDREN IN THEIR SUMMER BRIDGE PROGRAM. SUMMER BRIDGE PROVIDES ENGAGING LEARNING ACTIVITIES OVER THE SUMMER TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR MAXIMUM SUCCESS WHEN THE NEXT SCHOOL YEAR BEGINS. WE SERVED 385 CHILDREN WITH WRAP-AROUND SUMMER CAMP, FUNDED BY THE JUVENILE WELFARE BOARD, WHO ATTENDED THE SUMMER SCHOOL LEARNING SESSIONS TO BRING THEM CLOSER TO THEIR GRADE-LEVEL REQUIREMENTS.THE Y HAS ALSO COMMITTED TO SERVING INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AND CHALLENGES THROUGH CAMP COAST (CHILDREN ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM TOGETHER). THE SUMMER PROGRAM PROVIDES CHILDREN ON THE SPECTRUM WITH A SPECIALIZED AND VALUABLE DAY CAMP EXPERIENCE THAT ALLOWS THEM TO FEEL COMFORTABLE IN A SAFE, FUN, AND NURTURING ENVIRONMENT. YMCA SWIM, SPORTS, AND PLAY PROGRAMS PROMOTE AN APPRECIATION OF ONE'S WORTH. YOUNG PEOPLE PARTICIPATING IN SPORTS BUILD LIFELONG POSITIVE ATTITUDES, ESTABLISH EXERCISE AND PROPER HEALTHY NUTRITION HABITS, AND LEARN WAYS TO HAVE FUN. THIS YEAR, OUR YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAMS SERVED 2,579 YOUTH IN PROGRAMS SUCH AS BASEBALL, DANCE, GYMNASTICS, SOCCER, FLAG FOOTBALL, BASKETBALL, TENNIS, TAE KWON DO, VOLLEYBALL, SWIM TEAMS, PICKLE BALL, AND OTHERS.THE YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT PROGRAM SERVED 63 HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN PINELLAS AND CITRUS COUNTIES. STUDENTS LEARN FIRST-HAND ABOUT GOVERNMENT AND CIVIC ISSUES AND COLLABORATE ON POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS, CULMINATING ONCE A YEAR WITH A STATE CONFERENCE IN TALLAHASSEE WITH OTHER TEENS FROM AROUND THE STATE. YOUTH LEADERSHIP PINELLAS AND YOUTH LEADERSHIP CITRUS SEEKS TO EDUCATE INTERESTED HIGH SCHOOL TEENS ON LOCAL COMMUNITY ISSUES, DEVELOP LEADERSHIP POTENTIAL, AND FOSTER INVOLVEMENT IN COMMUNITY SERVICES. CLASSES IN 2025 CONTAINED 60 STUDENTS, PROVIDING THE OPPORTUNITY TO MEET COMMUNITY DECISION-MAKERS, AND GRADUATES ARE BETTER PREPARED TO TAKE ON THEIR LEADERSHIP ROLES. TEEN LEADERS CLUB IS A YEAR-LONG LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL TEENS. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES TEENS WITH EXTENSIVE LEADERSHIP TRAINING AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES THAT SUPPORT YMCA PROGRAMS AND SERVE THE COMMUNITY. IN ADDITION TO TEACHIN
- $1.6 million spent. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: OUR YMCA BELIEVES IN CREATING A CULTURE OF PHILANTHROPY AND VOLUNTEERISM BY GIVING BACK AND SUPPORTING OUR NEIGHBORS. WE HAVE BEEN LISTENING AND RESPONDING TO OUR COMMUNITY'S MOST CRITICAL SOCIAL NEEDS FOR OVER 65 YEARS. Y PROGRAMS, SUCH AS VOLUNTEERISM AND GIVING OPPORTUNITIES, GLOBAL PARTNERS, ADVOCACY WORK, AND WORLD SERVICE, ARE EXAMPLES OF HOW WE DELIVER TRAINING, RESOURCES, AND SUPPORT THAT EMPOWER OUR NEIGHBORS TO EFFECT CHANGE, BRIDGE GAPS, AND OVERCOME OBSTACLES. WE ENGAGE YMCA MEMBERS, PARTICIPANTS, VOLUNTEERS, AND DONORS IN ACTIVITIES THAT STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITY AND PAVE THE WAY FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS TO THRIVE.(CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)THE Y IS FOCUSED ON ADVANCING OUR MISSION THROUGH PHILANTHROPY BY GIVING, ASKING, JOINING, AND SERVING. WE RAISED OVER $4.1 MILLION IN OPERATING CONTRIBUTIONS AND GRANTS, $0.6 MILLION IN CAPITAL AND ENDOWMENT GIFTS. WE SECURED AN ADDITIONAL $0.5MILLION IN GRANTS FOR UPCOMING CAPITAL PROJECTS. THE Y'S VOLUNTEER PROGRAM, Y COMMUNITY CHAMPIONS, ALLOWS COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO GIVE BACK IN MEANINGFUL AND VALUABLE WORK. AS A VOLUNTEER-LED ORGANIZATION, THE Y CANNOT THRIVE WITHOUT THE SUPPORT OF VOLUNTEERS. IN 2025, 515 VOLUNTEERS DONATED THEIR TIME AND TALENTS TO ASSIST IN THE Y'S CAUSE-DRIVEN PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES, LOGGING 19,400 HOURS. OUR Y IS ALSO FORTUNATE TO BENEFIT FROM TALENTED AND DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS WHO COMPOSE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND ADVISORY COUNCILS AT EACH BRANCH. THESE INDIVIDUALS ADVISE ON STRATEGY, RECOMMEND POLICIES, FORGE COLLABORATIONS IN THE COMMUNITY, AND ACTIVELY FUNDRAISE. THIRTY-ONE (31) COMMUNITY REPRESENTATIVES SERVED ON THE YMCA OF THE SUNCOAST BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND 56 AS ADVISORY COUNCIL MEMBERS AT OUR BRANCHES.WE CONTINUED COLLABORATING WITH FEEDING AMERICA - TAMPA BAY AT TWO OF OUR BRANCHES. AT THE JAMES P. GILLS FAMILY YMCA, WE UTILIZED VOLUNTEERS AND STAFF TO SERVE AS A FOOD DISTRIBUTION CENTER. SIMILARLY, THE FEEDING MINDS PROGRAM OFFERS AN EASILY ACCESSIBLE FOOD AID SOLUTION TO FAMILIES IN NEED IN THE GREATER RIDGECREST AREA. THE FOOD PROVIDED INCLUDES A COMBINATION OF BOUGHT NON-PERISHABLE ITEMS AND DONATIONS FROM FEEDING TAMPA BAY, ENCOMPASSING A VARIETY OF ITEMS SUCH AS PRODUCE, BREAD, AND MEAT. IN 2025, WE SERVED SEVERAL THOUSAND PEOPLE WITH FOOD AT THESE TWO LOCATIONS. WE CONTINUED TO HOLD SEVERAL PRAYER BREAKFASTS ANNUALLY IN 3 COUNTIES AS A TIME FOR THE COMMUNITY TO UNITE IN FELLOWSHIP AND PRAYER. THESE EVENTS SERVED OVER 650 PEOPLE COMBINED. CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE PREVENTION, CHILD PROTECTION, AND SAFEGUARDING VULNERABLE ADULTS REMAIN FOUNDATIONAL PRIORITIES FOR THE YMCA OF THE SUNCOAST. WE ARE COMMITTED TO EQUIPPING PARENTS, CAREGIVERS, AND CHILDREN WITH THE KNOWLEDGE AND TOOLS NEEDED TO RECOGNIZE RISK AND STAY SAFE IN ANY ENVIRONMENT. IN 2025, THE YMCA OF THE SUNCOAST SUCCESSFULLY RENEWED ITS PRAESIDIUM ACCREDITATION, AFFIRMING THAT WE MEET THE HIGHEST STANDARDS IN SEXUAL ABUSE PREVENTION. PRAESIDIUM ACCREDITATION IS A RIGOROUS, STANDARDIZED PROCESS THAT ENABLES ORGANIZATIONS TO PUBLICLY DEMONSTRATE THEIR COMMITMENT TO CREATING SAFE ENVIRONMENTS AND PREVENTING ABUSE. WE CONTINUE TO INVEST IN ONGOING TRAINING FOR STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS, ENSURING THEY ARE EQUIPPED WITH COMPREHENSIVE, EVIDENCE-BASED, AND INNOVATIVE PRACTICES TO PROTECT THE CHILDREN AND VULNERABLE ADULTS ENTRUSTED TO OUR CARE.WITH ITS COMMITMENT TO NEVER TURN A PERSON OR FAMILY AWAY BECAUSE OF AN INABILITY TO PAY FOR SERVICES, THE YMCA CONTINUES TO BE THE COMMUNITY WHERE PEOPLE OF ALL INCOMES AND BACKGROUNDS CAN FIND PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT FOR HEALTHY BEHAVIOR CHANGES. THE YMCA OF THE SUNCOAST PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR ALL PERSONS IN NEED. CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE YMCA ENABLE US TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE ON A SLIDING SCALE. WE PROMISE THAT EVERYONE WHO QUALIFIES WILL RECEIVE ASSISTANCE TO THE GREATEST EXTENT POSSIBLE BASED ON THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS AND PROVIDED $1,106,000 IN SUBSIDIES FUNDED BY DONATIONS THIS YEAR.THE YMCA OF THE SUNCOAST REMAINS DEEPLY COMMITTED TO SERVING OUR COMMUNITY, GUIDED BY A STRATEGIC PLAN THAT HAS SHAPED OUR PRIORITIES AND IMPACT. THIS PLAN HAS STRENGTHENED OUR ABILITY TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, EXPAND ACCESS TO PROGRAMS IN UNDERSERVED AND UNDERREPRESENTED COMMUNITIES, SUSTAIN AND GROW HEALTHY LIVING INITIATIVES, AND INCREASE ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR OLDER ADULTS. IT HAS ALSO SUPPORTED ACADEMIC SUCCESS PROGRAMS, EXPANDED YOUTH AND TEEN PARTICIPATION, IMPROVED COMMUNITY MENTAL WELL-BEING, AND ADVANCED WATER SAFETY EFFORTS TO ENSURE EVERY CHILD IN OUR SERVICE AREA HAS ACCESS TO BEGIN-TO-SWIM INSTRUCTION. AS OUR 20212026 STRATEGIC PLAN APPROACHES ITS CONCLUSION, WE HAVE LAUNCHED A COMPREHENSIVE ORGANIZATIONAL AND COMMUNITY-DRIVEN PROCESS TO DEVELOP THE NEXT ROADMAP THAT WILL GUIDE OUR MISSION AND IMPACT INTO THE FUTURE.
- WE HAVE STRENGTHENED OUR COMMUNITY FOR OVER 68 YEARS TO ACHIEVE GREATER HEALTH IN SPIRIT, MIND, AND BODY. THE YMCA STRENGTHENS THE FOUNDATIONS OF COMMUNITY THROUGH YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, HEALTHY LIVING, AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY. FOCUSING ON NURTURING THE GOD-GIVEN POTENTIAL OF EVERY CHILD AND TEEN, IMPROVING THE NATION'S HEALTH AND WELL-BEING, AND PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES TO GIVE BACK TO OUR COMMUNITY AND SUPPORT NEIGHBORS, THE YMCA ENABLES PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES TO BE HEALTHY, CONFIDENT, CONNECTED, AND SECURE. EACH DAY, WE WORK WITH OUR NEIGHBORS TO ENSURE THAT EVERYONE, REGARDLESS OF AGE, INCOME, OR BACKGROUND, HAS THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN, GROW, AND THRIVE. WE ARE COMMITTED AS AN ORGANIZATION TO EMBEDDING OUR CORE MISSION AND GLOBAL STRATEGIES INTO OPERATIONAL AND PROGRAM AREAS, ENHANCING OUR ABILITY TO SERVE EVERYONE IN OUR COMMUNITIES - ESPECIALLY UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS - AND TO BUILD STRONGER, MORE CONNECTED COMMUNITIES. THE Y'S PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES ALIGN WITH OUR MISSION, FROM QUALITY OUT-OF-SCHOOL PROGRAMMING AND LIFE-SAVING SWIM LESSONS TO VALUE-BASED YOUTH SPORTS AND ENGAGING HEALTHY ACTIVITIES FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY.
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 November 6, 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 February 1966.
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 November 4, 2026.
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