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Young Mens Christian Association of the Coosa Valley Inc

EIN 63-0436456 · Gadsden, AL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak27 out of 100GovernanceGood88 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The YMCA of the Coosa Valley Inc is a member association serving persons in Etowah County Alabama. The YMCA is dedicated to programs and activities which build health, spirit, mind, and body for the purpose of developing Christian personality and building a Christian society.

Income
$188,820
Spending
$284,344
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
2.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 58%
Employees
29
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$93,940, executive director

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

Weak: 27 out of 100. Higher than 8% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 76% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 51% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 52% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 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

Good: 88 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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.

  • 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, 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 (3)
  1. $188,511 spent. YMCA YOUTH - THE PROGRAMS PROMOTE AN APPRECIATION OF ONE'S OWN WORTH WHATEVER THE SPORT, THE FOCUS IS ON FULL AND EQUAL PARTICIPATION. YMCA YOUTH SPORT PROGRAMS EMPHASIZE DEVELOPMENT OF SKILL, HEALTH AND FITNESS, SAFETY, COOPERATION, SELF-ESTEEM, AND RESPECT FOR OTHERS. PROGRAMS INCLUDE BASKETBALL, SOCCER, KARATE, AND SUMMER DAY CAMP.
  2. $55,176 spent. YMCA HEALTH AND FITNESS - THE HEALTH AND FITNESS PROGRAM PROMOTES GOOD HEALTH THROUGH REGULAR EXERCISE. THE PROGRAM OFFERS AEROBIC CLASSES, FITNESS TESTING, EXERCISE ORIENTATION AND PARTICIPATION. THE PROGRAMS ARE AVAILABLE TO ALL MEMBERS. YMCA AQUATICS - THE YMCA'S AQUATICS PROGRAMS ARE PART OF THE OVERALL GOAL OF BUILDING HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND, AND BODY. IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING SPECIFIC SWIMMING AND WATER SAFETY SKILLS, THE AQUATICS PROMOTE GOOD HEALTH THROUGH REGULAR EXERCISE, TEAMWORK, SELF CONFIDENCE, AND LEADERSHIP. AS RESIDENCE OF A RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY, THE AQUATICS PROGRAM HELPS PREVENT TRAUMATIC ACCIDENTS NEAR WATER. AQUATICS PROGRAMS ARE PROVIDED FOR TODDLERS THROUGH SENIORS. CHILDREN TAKE BEGINNER AND PROGRESSIVE SWIM CLASSES AND OTHERS PARTICIPATED ON THE SWIM TEAM. SOME PARTICIPATE IN ARTHRITIS AQUATIC CLASSES WHICH INCREASE JOINT FLEXIBILITY AND HELPS RELIEVE PAIN. THE YMCA PROVIDES LIFE GUARDING CLASSES, A PARENT-TODDLER SWIM PROGRAM AND WATER SAFETY PROGRAMS. ADDITIONALLY, THE AQUATIC FACILITIES ARE AVAILABLE TO EACH MEMBER.
  3. $800 spent. YMCA AQUATICS - THE YMCA'S AQUATICS PROGRAMS ARE PART OF THE OVERALL GOAL OF BUILDING HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND, AND BODY. IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING SPECIFIC SWIMMING AND WATER SAFETY SKILLS, THE AQUATICS PROMOTE GOOD HEALTH THROUGH REGULAR EXERCISE, TEAMWORK, SELF CONFIDENCE, AND LEADERSHIP. AS RESIDENCE OF A RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY, THE AQUATICS PROGRAM HELPS PREVENT TRAUMATIC ACCIDENTS NEAR WATER. AQUATICS PROGRAMS ARE PROVIDED FOR TODDLERS THROUGH SENIORS. CHILDREN TAKE BEGINNER AND PROGRESSIVE SWIM CLASSES AND OTHERS PARTICIPATED ON THE SWIM TEAM. SOME PARTICIPATE IN ARTHRITIS AQUATIC CLASSES WHICH INCREASE JOINT FLEXIBILITY AND HELPS RELIEVE PAIN. THE YMCA PROVIDES LIFE GUARDING CLASSES, A PARENT-TODDLER SWIM PROGRAM AND WATER SAFETY PROGRAMS. ADDITIONALLY, THE AQUATIC FACILITIES ARE AVAILABLE TO EACH MEMBER.

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

  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 2024.

    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 March 1963.

    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: Young Mens Christian Association of Silicon Valley (San Jose, CA), EIN 94-1156318. 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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