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YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South

EIN 62-0476304 · Cordova, TN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair58 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PUT CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND, AND BODY FOR ALL

Income
$62.7 million
Spending
$62.8 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
1.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 38%
Employees
3,029
Volunteers
628
Highest pay
$627,355, former 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

Fair: 58 out of 100. Higher than 41% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 40% 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 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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 25

    21 of 24 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 (4)
  1. $17.1 million spent. HEALTHY LIVING: THE YMCA OF MEMPHIS & THE MID-SOUTH ENGAGED IN OUR CAUSE OF STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY THROUGH HEALTHY LIVING THIS YEAR BYASSISTING 110,294 MEMBERS IN THEIR HEALTH AND WELLNESS JOURNEYWITHIN OUR YMCA FACILITIES. WE PROVIDED INSTRUCTION IN THE LIFE-SAVINGSKILL OF SWIM LESSONS TO OVER 2,211 YOUTH AND FAMILIES.
  2. $33.1 million spent. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: THE YMCA OF MEMPHIS & THE MID-SOUTH BELIEVES THAT ALL CHILDREN DESERVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCOVER WHO THEY REALLY ARE AND WHAT THEY CAN ACHIEVE. OUR ASSOCIATION CONTINUES TO PROVIDE BEFORE AND ADTER CARE AT THE MAJORITY OF SHELBY COUNTY SCHOOLS. FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR, 9,964 CHILDREN REGISTERED FOR BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE. THERE WERE A TOTAL OF 167 SCHOOLS IN 16 DISTRICTS FOR THIS PAST SCHOOL YEAR. OUR Y-CAP PROGRAM ENGAGED 300 AT-RISK STUDENTS IN ACTIVITIES THAT PROMOTE POSITIVE SELF-WORTH, GOAL-SETTING, IMPROVED BEHAVIORS, SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, COMMUNITY SERVICE, AND SUMMER READING. Y ACHIEVERS IS DESIGNED FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF YOUTH GRADES 6-12. THIS IS ONE OF THE NATIONAL YMCA SIGNATURE PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO ADDRESS THE ACHIEVEMENT GAP WHILE NURTURING THE POTENTIAL OF EVERY YOUTH AND TEEN. Y ACHIEVERS ALSO ENGAGES PARENTS WITH MONTHLY SESSIONS ALONG WITH FAMILY AND COMMUNITY EVENTS. THIS PROGRAM SERVES SCHOOLS IN SHELBY COUNTY. OVER 72 YOUTH WERE IMPACTED BY THIS PROGRAM DURING THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR.NUTRITION SERVICES: OUR Y CONTINUES TO WORK WITH TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES AND USDA AND HAVE PROVIDED OVER 10,000,000 MEALS SINCE MARCH 2020. THE YMCA OFMEMPHIS & THE MID-SOUTH PARTNERED TO SERVE MEALS AT OPEN SITES THROUGHOUT SHELBYCOUNTY AND WEST TENNESSEE. THESE INCLUDE MEMPHIS PARKS COMMUNITY CENTERS, CITY OFMEMPHIS LIBRARIES, NEIGHBORHOOD CHRISTIAN CENTERS, MEMPHIS ATHLETIC MINISTRIES ANDAPARTMENT COMPLEXES IN AREAS THAT ARE UNDER-RESOURCED AND UNDERSERVED. THIS PROGRAMCONTINUES TO EXPAND TO MEET THE NEEDS OF YOUTH WHO ARE EXPERIENCING FOOD INSECURITY. LAST SUMMER, MEALS WERE SERVED IN HAYWOOD, TIPTON AND FAYETTE COUNTIES. ALL OF THESECOMMUNITIES ARE CONSIDERED TO BE FOOD DESERTS SINCE THEY LACK ACCESS TO NUTRITIONALFOODS. LARGE GROCERY STORES ARE NOT COMMON IN RURAL AREAS AND MANY FAMILIES ARE NOTABLE TO TRAVEL LONG DISTANCES FOR FOOD SHOPPING. OUR YMCA POSITIVELY IMPACTED THIS PARTOF OUR STATE BY SERVING 759,600 MEALS.
  3. $3.0 million spent. YOUTH SPORTS & SUMMER DAY CAMP: YOUTH INVOLVED WITH THESE YMCA PROGRAMS ARE CULTIVATING THE VALUES, SKILLS, AND RELATIONSHIPS THAT LEAD TO POSITIVE BEHAVIORS AND BETTER HEALTH. OUR YOUTH SPORTS AND SPECIALTY CAMP PROGRAMS LED 4,655 YOUTH TO EXPLORE AND IMPROVE SPORTS SKILLS, PROBLEM-SOLVING ABILITIES, AND INCREASE CREATIVITY.
  4. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR, Y ON THE FLY SERVED NUMEROUSCOMMUNITIES IN MEMPHIS, WEST TENNESSEE AND NORTHERN MISSISSIPPI, WITH PROGRAMMING AT THAT PROVIDED CHILDREN AND FAMILIES ACCESS TO MEALS, BOOKS, EDUCATIONAL ENRICHMENT AND OPPORTUNITIES TO ENGAGE IN PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND LEARN ABOUT WATER SAFETY. IN TOTAL. POSITIVE IMPACTS WERE MADE AT SCHOOLS, APARTMENT COMPLEXES, COMMUNITY CENTERS, PUBLIC LIBRARIES, PUBLIC PARKS, COMMUNITY FESTIVALS AND EVEN HOLIDAY PARADES. BOOKS WERE DISTRIBUTED AT THESE EVENTS, ALONG WITH BACKPACKS CONTAINING SCHOOL SUPPLIES, MEALS AND SNACKS.

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 October 1944.

    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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