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Young Mens Christian Association

EIN 63-0332253 · Anniston, AL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair55 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO SERVE ALL PEOPLE: TO STRENGTHEN THE BODY, MIND AND SPIRIT THROUGH QUALITY PROGRAMS, FACILITIES AND SERVICES; TO PROMOTE CHRISTIAN VALUES AND TO ENCOURAGE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL IN THE COMMUNITY.

Income
$1.1 million
Spending
$1.2 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
1.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 64%
Employees
122

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: 55 out of 100. Higher than 25% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 16% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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

    17 of 17 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. $352,960 spent. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT - AT THE Y, WE WORK EVERY DAY TO HELP YOUTH SET AND ACHIEVE PERSONAL AND EDUCATIONAL GOALS. CHILDREN AND TEENS BUILD SKILLS AND CONFIDENCE AS THEY EXPLORE NEW INTERESTS AND PASSIONS THROUGH THE Y'S YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAMS. THE Y WORKS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE SAFE, SECURE AFTER SCHOOL CARE FOR FAMILIES ALONG WITH OUR DEDICATED EFFORTS TO CLOSE THE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT GAP FOR LOW-INCOME YOUTH ENSURE THAT EVERY CHILD HAS AN OPPORTUNITY TO ENVISION AND PURSUE THE BEST POSSIBLE FUNTURE. IN 2025, WE PROVIDED 103,623 IN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR 1,939 INDIVIDUALS.
  2. $108,028 spent. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY - GIVING BACK AND PROVIDING SUPPORT TO NEIGHBORS. AT THE Y, WE RAISE APPROXIMATELY 217,500 ANNUALLY TO ENSURE NO ONE IS DENIED YMCA MEMBERSHIP OR PROGRAMS DUE TO AN INABILITY TO PAY STATED FEES. CONTRIBUTED SUPPORT ALSO ALLOWS THE Y TO OPERATE PROGRAMS THAT DO NOT MEET THEIR DIRECT OPERATING COSTS. PROGRAM EXAMPLES INCLUED: YMCA DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM, AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS, SWIM LESSONS AND PROGRAMS FOR ACTIVE OLDER ADULTS.
  3. $583,705 spent. HEALTHY LIVING - AT THE Y, WE KNOW THAT HEALTHY LIFESTYLES ARE ACHIEVED THROUGH NURTURING MIND, BODY AND SPIRIT, WELL-BEING AND FITNESS AT THE Y IS SO MUCH MORE THAN JUST WORKING OUT. BEYOND FITNESS FACILITIES, WE PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO PROMOTE HEALTHIER DECISIONS, AND OFFER A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT PHYSICAL, INTELLECTUAL AND SPIRITUAL STRENGTH. FROM THE YOUNGEST MEMBERS TO OUR ACTIVE SENIOR CITIZENS, MEMBERS AND GUESTS OF ALL AGES, RACES AND ECONOMIC LEVELS BENEFIT FROM THE FACILITIES, CLASSES AND COMMUNITY OF THE Y. IN 2025, WE PROVIDED 61,603 IN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR 3,202 MEMBERSHIPS.

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 October 13, 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 November 6, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since February 1959.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: Old Colony Young Mens Christian Association Inc (Brockton, MA), EIN 04-2125014. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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