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Northfield Area Family YMCA

EIN 59-3817686 · Northfield, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood74 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE NORTHFIELD AREA FAMILY YMCA BUILDS STRONG KIDS, STRONG FAMILIES AND STRONG COMMUNITITIES BY SUPPORTING YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, HEALTHY LIVING AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY.

Income
$2.0 million
Spending
$2.2 million
Spent on programs
71%
Reserves
4.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 86%
Employees
170
Volunteers
130
Highest pay
$131,615, 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: 74 out of 100. Higher than 51% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 17% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    71% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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

    14 of 14 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 (3)
  1. $1.1 million spent. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: THE Y HELPS FAMILIES BUILD BONDS, CONNECT WITH COMMUNITY RESOURCES, AND BECOME STRONGER TOGETHER. WE GIVE BACK TO OUR COMMUNITY AND SUPPORT OUR NEIGHBORS. EVERYONE IS WELCOME AT THE Y. ALL PROGRAMS, SERVICES AND MEMBERSHIP ARE AVAILABLE TO EVERYONE, REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, MADE POSSIBLE BY DONATIONS FROM COMMUNITY MEMBERS ENSURES EVERYONE IS GIVEN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES TO PARTICIPATE IN THE LIFE-CHANGING PROGRAMS OF THE YMCA AND THE CHANCE TO LEARN, GROW AND THRIVE. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED TO HUNDREDS OF INDIVIDUALS. YMCA HAS ESTABLISHED A TRANSPORTATION CO-OP THAT PROVIDES TRANSPORTATION TO LOCAL NON-PROFIT GROUPS SERVING YOUTH TO ENSURE TRANSPORTATION BARRIERS ARE REMOVED AND YOUTH CAN PARTICIPATE IN LIFE-CHANGING PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES.
  2. $347,811 spent. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: OUR PROGRAMS NURTURE THE POTENTIAL OF ALL YOUTH AND TEENS. WE CREATE PROGRAMMING THAT RESPONDS TO THE EMERGING OPPORTUNITIES TO BETTER SERVE YOUTH IN OUR COMMUNITY. WE OFFER SUPPORT, EMPOWERMENT, EXPECTATION AND CONSTRUCTIVE USE OF TIME. WE FOSTER A COMMITMENT TO LEARNING, POSITIVE VALUES, SOCIAL COMPETENCIES AND SELF CONFIDENCE TO INSPIRE FUTURE SUCCESS FOR ALL OUR NEIGHBORHOOD. HUNDREDS OF CHILDREN PARTICIPATED IN SWIM LESSONS, SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS, YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT, YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAMS, CHILD WATCH, MIDDLE SCHOOL ACTIVITY NIGHTS, INTRAMURAL PROGRAMS, HOMEWORK HELP, AND BIRTHDAY PARTIES. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL NON-PROFITS THE YMCA HAS ESTABLISHED A TRANSPORTATION CO-OP THAT PROVIDES TRANSPORTATION TO LOCAL NON-PROFIT GROUPS SERVING YOUTH TO ENSURE TRANSPORTATION BARRIERS ARE REMOVED AND YOUTH CAN PARTICIPATE IN LIFE-CHANGING PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES.
  3. $125,938 spent. HEALTHY LIVING: THE Y IS THE LARGEST PROVIDER OF HEALTH AND WELL-BEING PROGRAMS IN OUR COMMUNITY. WE FACILITATE PROGRAMS THAT IMPROVE COMMUNITY HEALTH AND SAFETY FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES. WE PROVIDED PERSONAL TRAINING SESSIONS, GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES, SWIM LESSONS, AND SPECIALTY CLASSES TO ADULT AND YOUTH.

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 April 2006.

    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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