Fayette County Family Young Mens Christian Association
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
TO PUT CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD A HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY FOR ALL. HELPING PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND ABILITIES DEVELOP WELLNESS IN SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY IS AT THE CORE OF THE YMCA MOVEMENT. THROUGH YOUTH, TEEN, FAMILY, OLDER ADULT, AND VOLUNTEER DEVELOPMENT THE YMCA IS A COMMUNITY LEADER IN COLLABORATING WITH OTHER NON-PROFITS TO ADDRESS COMMUNITY ISSUES AND MAKE FAYETTE COUNTY THE BEST PLACE IN OHIO TO RAISE A FAMILY.
- Income
- $1.2 million
- Spending
- $1.3 million
- Spent on programs
- 80%
- Reserves
- 6.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 85%
- Employees
- 82
- Volunteers
- 75
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: 86 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 6.9 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 1% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 11% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1580% 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 2512 of 12 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.
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)
- $570,538 spent. In 2025 the YMCA served 4,156 individuals and families as YMCA members, and/or program participants and guests. People of all ages, gender, and economic background benefited from an asset-building environment. The YMCA offers scholarships for YMCA memberships and program participation to individuals and families through our scholarship assistance program so that the YMCA is available to all. This allows them to build stronger family bonds and to be part of a community of people that enhances their spirit, mind, and body. Many of these people go on to gain an appreciation for healthy living and become a more involved member of the community through volunteerism. Community partnerships with which the YMCA has provided programs and facilities to serve more of the community in healthy lifestyle activities include: Adena Fayette Medical Center, Special Olympics, The Ohio State University Extension Office-Fayette County, various community health fairs, Safety Town, school wellness initiatives, Ranch of Opportunity, and Miami Trace and Washington Court House school sports teams. (Expenses $ 0 including grants of $)(Revenue $ 38,944) Facility Usage, Merchandise sales, miscellaneous sales and revenues
- $263,571 spent. School age before and after school child care, and summer day camp served kids in the community. YMCA school age child care serves kids in kindergarten through 6th grade and provides a lasting experience of personal enrichment in a safe, supervised, asset-building environment. Child care offers adventure and learning activities that provide challenge and promote spiritual awareness, mental development, physical well-being, social growth, and self-respect. Child care helps prepare kids for school and grow to be successful adults that contribute to the health of the community.
- $197,386 spent. In light of rising obesity rates in the United States, our YMCA participates in YMCA of the USA's healthy living initiatives and engages in a variety of programs and community activities designed to help the at-risk population develop habits and relationships that lead to more active lifestyles. This includes after school, sports, arts and enrichment, Aquatics, and well-being programs. In 2025, the YMCA continued youth fitness initiatives, Including pre-teen fitness education; sports specific training and conditioning, and youth enrichment. Sports programs for youth, families, and adults promote teamwork, interaction, and development of social and physical skills. Our Silver Sneakers and aquatic exercise programs keep seniors active and flexible. Our instructional aquatics program helps develop physical and water safety skills in toddlers and youth. Our family swim program gives adults and children shared time in the pool to appreciate one another and promote intergenerational relationships. YMCA youth and teen programs such as Mindful Makers, year-long day camp and summer camp give kids good role models to help them develop self-esteem and good values, including cooperation, respect, citizenship, and a strong work ethic. Our family strengthening programs, such as family martial arts, daddy daughter dance, a community Trunk-or-Treat and annual Turkey Trot 5K and Fun Run at the YMCA provide an outlet for families to build stronger bonds while interacting with families of various socioeconomic backgrounds. Our services are offered at affordable fees for the community at large, with reasonable accommodations for those with special needs. Financial assistance is available for those who cannot afford the full fee. (Expenses $ 0 including grants of $)(Revenue $ 38,944) Facility Usage, Merchandise sales, miscellaneous sales and revenues
- Facility Usage, Merchandise sales, miscellaneous sales and revenues
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 March 2004.
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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