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The Hopkinsville Family Young Mens Christian Association Inc

EIN 61-1297293 · Hopkinsville, KY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak39 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Only 50% of its spending went to programs.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

A WORLDWIDE FELLOWSHIP UNITED BY A COMMON LOYALTY TO JESUS CHRIST FOR HELPING PERSONS GROW IN SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY.

Income
$2.3 million
Spending
$2.3 million
Spent on programs
50%
Reserves
-1.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 82%
Employees
196
Volunteers
0

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: 39 out of 100. Higher than 8% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 17% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    50% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

    15 of 15 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. HEALTHY LIVING: THE HOPKINSVILLE YMCA IS COMMITTED TO IMPROVING AMERICA'S HEALTH AND WELL-BEING, COMMUNITY BY COMMUNITY BY BEING A LEADING VOICE ON HEALTH AND WELLNESS. WE BRING FAMILIES CLOSER TOGETHER, ENCOURAGE GOOD HEALTH AND FOSTER CONNECTIONS THROUGH FITNESS, SPORTS, FUN, AND SHARED INTERESTS RESULTING IN OVER 930 FAMILIES IN OUR COMMUNITY RECEIVING THE SUPPORT, GUIDANCE, AND RESOURCES THEY NEED TO ACHIEVE GREATER HEALTH IN SPIRIT, MIND, AND BODY. THIS IS PARTICULARLY IMPORTANT AS OUR NATION CONTINUES TO STRUGGLE WITH AN OBESITY CRISIS AND FAMILIES STRUGGLE WITH WORK/LIFE BALANCE AND INDIVIDUALS SEARCH FOR PERSONAL FULFILLMENT. OUR PROGRAMS ARE ACCESSIBLE AND AFFORDABLE AND ARE OPEN TO ALL FAITHS, BACKGROUNDS, ABILITIES, AND INCOME LEVELS IN 2025. WE PROVIDED $580,952 IN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO PEOPLE WHO OTHERWISE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ABLE TO AFFORD TO PARTICIPATE.
  2. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: THE HOPKINSVILLE YMCA IS COMMITTED TO NURTURING THE 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. THAT'S WHY 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 PARENT'S NIGHT OUT, SUMMER CAMP , YOUTH SPORTS WHICH INCLUDE ARCHERY, CHEERLEADING, SOCCER, BASEBALL, SOFTBALL, T-BALL, AND FLAG FOOTBALL ; SWIM LESSONS , AND DANCE, WHICH OFFER A BROAD RANGE OF EXPERIENCES THAT ENRICH COGNITIVE, SOCIAL, PHYSICAL, AND EMOTIONAL GROWTH. DIRECT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED TO ENABLE ALL TO PARTICIPATE.
  3. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: THE HOPKINSVILLE CHRISTIAN COUNTY YMCA IS DEEPLY COMMITTED TO GIVING BACK AND STRENGTHENING OUR COMMUNITY. WE ACTIVELY LISTEN AND RESPOND TO THE MOST PRESSING NEEDS IN OUR COMMUNITY. THROUGH IMPACTFUL PROGRAMS INCLUDING OUR AFTER-SCHOOL TUTORING PROGRAM, SUMMER CAMP, AND OUT SPIRIT MIND AND BOD INITIATIVE, WE PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES THAT EQUIP INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIIES WITH THE TOOLS, SUPPORT AND CONNECTIONS NEEDED TO SUCCEED. THESE PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO NOT ONLY MEET IMMEDIATE NEEDS BUT TO FOSTER LONG-TERM GROWTH, BELONGING AND POSITIVE CHANGE. WATER SAFETY REMAINS A TOP PRIORITY AT THE Y. THROUGH OUR SWIM LESSONS AND WATER SAFETY PROGRAMS, WE EQUIP CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WITH LIFESAVING SKILLS, BUILD CONFIDENCE IN AND AROUND THE WATER, AND HELP REDUCE THE RISK OF DROWNING IN OUR COMMUNITY. IN ADDITION, OUR ROCK STEADY BOXING PROGRAM SERVES INDIVIDUALS LIVING WITH PARKINSON'S DIESASE BY PROVIDING SPECIALIZED FITNESS PROGRAMMING THAT IMPROVES STRENGTH, BALANCE AND OVERALL QUALITY OF LIFE. JUST AS IMPORTANT, THIS PROGRAM CREATES A STRONG SENSE OF COMMUNITY AND SUPPORT FOR PARTICIPANTS AND THEIR FAMILIAES, REDUCING ISOLATION AND ENCOURAGING FELLOWSHIP. To Thrive. Our special needs summer camp and the "learn to swim" program benefited inner-city youth as a response to our community's needs. The rock steady boxing program provides those dealing with Parkinson's Disease, improving their quality of life through a non-contact boxing based curriculum.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since April 1996.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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