Young Mens Christian Assn
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The Bristol Family YMCA builds strong kids, families, and communities. Our mission is to strengthen the community by nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living for all and fostering social responsibility.
- Income
- $3.5 million
- Spending
- $3.3 million
- Spent on programs
- 86%
- Reserves
- 2.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 70%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 23
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 2.3 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 5% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 1% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1586% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 2523 of 23 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, 2024, 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)
- $1.4 million spent. Helping people of all ages and abilities develope health in spirit, mind and body is at the core of the YMCA movement. Our programs are designed to help people create realistic goals for self-improvement and emphasize disease prevention through regular exercise, proper nutrition, stress management, and health education. Sports programs for youth, families and adults promotes teamwork, interaction, and development of social and physical skills. Our servicxes are offered at affordable fees for the community at large with reasonable accomodations for those with special needs, and with financial assistance available for those who cannot afford the full fee. YMCA programs are designed for people of all ages, abilities, faiths, ethnic groups, and incomes. Our YMCA works in collaberation with governmental and community agencies to provide a variety of programs that help accomplish our mission.
- $579,619 spent. YMCA youth and teen profgrams give kids good roll models to help them develop sel-esteem and good values, including cooperation, respect, good citizenship, and a strong work ethic. Many programs are provided at no cost. Financial aid is available for fee based programs so a young persons economic circumstances are not a barrier to participation.
- $502,133 spent. Other program expenses.
- $392,230 spent. Our YMCA provides high quality child care by providing comprehensive activities for presachooland school age children drawing on diverse members of the community. We provide both full and part time options to serve a wide range of family scheduling needs. Woven into the fabric of the YMCA mission is a commitment to strengthening families. YMCA childcare programs help relieve the burden of balancing work and family and make it possible for parents of children in our care to remain gainfully employed knowing that their children are thriving in a safe, developmentally sound environment
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.
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.
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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