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Hopkins County Family Young Mens Christian Association Inc

EIN 61-0904719 · Madisonville, KY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak47 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE PURPOSE OF THIS ASSOCIATION IS TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF ALL WE COME IN CONTACT WITH BY CONNECTING INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES WITH OPPORTUNITIES BASED UPON CHRISTIAN VALUES THAT STRENGTHEN SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY TO MEET THE CHALLENGES OF TODAY AND TOMORROW.

Income
$3.2 million
Spending
$3.5 million
Spent on programs
63%
Reserves
1.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 70%
Employees
245
Volunteers
154

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

Weak: 47 out of 100. Higher than 15% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 7% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 14% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    62% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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

    17 of 17 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.

  • 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. CHILDCARE, FAMILY LIFE AND CAMPING - IN KEEPING WITH THE YMCA OF THE USA'S ROLE AS THE NATION'S LEADING PROVIDER OF AFFORDABLE, HIGH QUALITY CHILDCARE, THE HOPKINS COUNTY FAMILY YMCA STRIVES TO MAINTAIN A HIGH QUALITY PROGRAM AND TO SERVE AS MANY FAMILIES IN NEED AS POSSIBLE. IN 2025, THE YMCA PROVIDED UNDUPLICATED CHILDREN WITH FINANCIAL ASSISTANT IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN AQUATICS AND YOUTH SPORTS. IN 2025, THE YMCA PROVIDED CHILDREN OPPORTUNITY TO BE ACTIVE IN AQUATICS AND YOUTH SPORTS. THE PERCENTAGE OF CHILDREN WHO RECEIVED ASSISTANCE WAS APPROXIMATELY 15%. THE HOPKINS COUNTY FAMILY YMCA CHILDCARE PROGRAM MAINTAINS ITS COMMITMENT TO FAMILY LIFE. OUR PROGRAM AND SERVICES GROW AND ADAPT TO THE CHANGING NEEDS OF FAMILIES. TODAY, MORE AND MORE FAMILIES NEED AFFORDABLE AND HIGH QUALITY CHILDCARE. TODAY'S DEMANDS ON THE FAMILY ARE GREAT AND WE ARE GLAD TO BE AN AVENUE TO HELP BALANCE THE LOAD. WE UNDERSTAND THE IMPORTANCE OF DEPENDABILITY AND PEACE OF MIND WHEN IT COMES TO CHILDCARE.
  2. SPORTS RECREATION AND AQUATICS - AT A TIME WHEN OVER 20% OF 6-11 YEAR-OLDS ARE CLASSIFIED AS OBESE, THE YMCA PROVIDED CHILDREN IN 2025 THE OPPORTUNITY TO BE ACTIVE IN AQUATICS AND YOUTH SPORTS. THE YMCA OFFERS AN INCREDIBLE ARRAY OF WAYS TO CHANGE AND GROW. YMCA YOUTH SPORTS AND AQUATICS PROGRAMS FILL CHILDREN'S DISCRETIONARY HOURS WITH POSITIVE ACTIVITIES AND CARING ADULT SUPERVISION. IN THE PROGRAMS, CHILDREN CAN DEVELOP LIFELONG SKILLS THAN CAN HELP THEM STAY HEALTHY.
  3. HEALTH ENHANCEMENT - SINCE 1991, ADULT OBESITY HAS MORE THAN DOUBLED IN KENTUCKY. MORE THAN 2/3 OF KENTUCKY ADULTS ARE OVERWEIGHT OR CONSIDERED OBESE. KENTUCKY HAS THE 5TH HIGHEST RATE OF OVERWEIGHT ADULTS IN THE COUNTRY. THIS MEANS MORE DIABETES, HEART DISEASE, HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE, CANCER AND OTHER MEDICAL CONDITIONS, WHICH RESULTS IN HIGHER HEALTH CARE COSTS FOR OUR STATE. CHILDHOOD OBESITY RATES HAVE CHANGED EVEN MORE THAN ADULTS. SINCE 1980, THESE RATES HAVE TRIPLED. MORE THAN 331,000 KENTUCKY CHILDREN ARE SERIOUSLY OVERWEIGHT. FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER, THIS GENERATION IS PREDICTED TO HAVE A SHORTER LIFESPAN THAN THEIR PARENTS. THE YMCA PROVIDES SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGEMENT FOR THOSE IN PURSUIT OF A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE. WE OFFER VARIOUS FITNESS CLASSES AND TYPES OF FITNESS EQUIPMENT IN A HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL AGES, ABILITIES AND INCOMES.

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 November 6, 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 December 1977.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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