Dearborn Young Mens Chrstian 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 HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND, AND BODY FOR ALL
- Income
- $1.9 million
- Spending
- $1.7 million
- Spent on programs
- 73%
- Reserves
- 12.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 84%
- Employees
- 72
- Volunteers
- 704
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
Strong: 100 out of 100.
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 12.4 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 6% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 13% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 6% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1573% 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.
Independent board
25 of 2514 of 14 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)
- $938,178 spent. CHILDCARE SERVICES, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS - TOT TIME CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER - TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE, LICENSED CHILD DEVELOPMENT SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AGES SIX WEEKS TO FOUR YEARS OLD, IN A CARING, EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT - THE AFTER SCHOOL ACADEMY - TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL, CULTURAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN AGES FIVE TO TWELVE YEARS OLD, IN A SAFE, STIMULATING ENVIRONMENT - AFTER SCHOOL-SUMMER CAMP - TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL, CULTURAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN AGES FIVE TO FOURTEEN YEARS OLD, IN A FUN SUPERVISED ENVIRONMENT THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER - EARLY HEAD START - CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES CHILDCARE SERVICES TO PARENTS WHO ARE WORKING OR ARE IN SCHOOL THAT CANNOT AFFORD FULL CHILDCARE TUITION COST, THIS PROGRAM ENHANCES THE DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNG CHILDREN AND PROMOTES HEALTHY FAMILY FUNCTIONING BY PROMOTING PARENT INVOLVEMENT WITH THE PROGRAM. (Expenses $ 45,684 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 96,221) TO PROVIDE HEALTH, FITNESS, SPORTS AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS WHICH PROMOTE PHYSICAL FITNESS AND A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE FOR ALL MEMEBERS OF THE COMMUNITY.
- $115,981 spent. PATHWAY TO EMPLOYMENT - TO PROVIDE EMPLOYMENT TRAINING AND RESOURCES FOR LOW INCOME YOUTH AGES SEVENTEEN TO TWENTY FOUR YEARS OLD, WORKING TOWARD A G.E.D. AND EMPLOYMENT
- $101,814 spent. SENIOR ACTIVITIES FOR INDEPENDENT LIVINGS (SAIL) - TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS AND MEALS THAT PROMOTE INDEPENDENT LIVING FOR SENIOR CITIZENS AGES SIXTY AND OLDER. (Expenses $ 45,684 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 96,221) TO PROVIDE HEALTH, FITNESS, SPORTS AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS WHICH PROMOTE PHYSICAL FITNESS AND A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE FOR ALL MEMEBERS OF THE COMMUNITY.
- $45,684 spent. TO PROVIDE HEALTH, FITNESS, SPORTS AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS WHICH PROMOTE PHYSICAL FITNESS AND A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE FOR ALL MEMEBERS OF THE COMMUNITY.
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 October 13, 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 April 1988.
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 October 21, 2026.
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