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Young Mens Christian Association of the Shoals Inc

EIN 63-0545200 · Florence, AL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair55 out of 100GovernanceGood85 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 A HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY FOR ALL.

Income
$2.8 million
Spending
$2.7 million
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
-4.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 78%
Employees
183
Volunteers
25
Highest pay
$126,043, chief exec o

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

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 31% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    79% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    25 of 25 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 (2)
  1. $2.2 million spent. 1ST - YOUTH DEVELOPMENT - AT THE Y, WE BELIEVE THE VALUES AND SKILLS LEARNED EARLY ON ARE VITAL BUILDING BLOCKS FOR QUALITY OF LIFE AND FUTURE SUCCESS. THAT'S WHY OUR CHILD CARE,AFTERSCHOOL CARE AND SUMMER DAY CAMP PROGRAMS ARE STAFFED WITH PEOPLE WHO UNDERSTAND THE COGNITIVE, PHYSICAL AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT OF KIDS, THE NEED CHILDREN HAVE TO FEEL CONNECTED AND SUPPORTED IN TRYING NEW THINGS AND THE CARING AND REINFORCEMENT PARENTS AND FAMILIES NEED TO HELP EACH OTHER. THE Y PROVIDES SAFE,SUPERVISED CARE UNTIL 6 P.M. FOR SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN (K-6). IN FLORENCE CITY AND LAUDERDALE COUNTY SCHOOLS, BUSES WILL PICK UP CHILDREN AND BRING THEM BACK TO OUR FACILITY.BEFORE SCHOOL CARE IS AVAILABLE FOR CHILDREN IN THE FLORENCE CITY SCHOOLS. IN 2023, WE PROVIDED 139,495 IN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE (SCHOLARSHIPS). 2ND - HEALTHY LIVING - THE YMCA AIMS TO IMPROVE OUR COMMUNITY'S HEALTH AND WELL-BEING BY PROVIDING PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES THAT PROMOTE WELLNESS, REDUCE RISK FOR DISEASE AND HELP OTHERS RECLAIM THEIR HEALTH. THESE PROGRAMS AND EVERYTHING ELSE THE Y DOES ARE IN SERVICE OF MAKING US OUR COMMUNITY BETTER. THE RESULT IS A COMMUNITY THAT VALUES HEALTH AND COMMUNITIES THAT SUPPORT HEALTHY CHOICES.IN ADDITION TO OUR PHYSICAL FITNESS CLASSES AND FACILITIES, WE PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO PROMOTE HEALTHIER DECISIONS, AND OFFER A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT PHYSICAL, INTELLECTUAL AND SPIRITUAL STRENGTH. 3RD - SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY - WE KNOW THAT WHEN WE WORK TOGETHER, WE MOVE INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES AND OUR COMMUNITY FORWARD. WE ARE COMMITTED TO INSPIRING A SPIRIT OF SERVICE BY UNITING INDIVIDUALS FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE TO PARTICIPATE IN AND WORK FOR POSITIVE SOCIAL CHANGE. WE CONTINUE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE WITH OUR FRIDAY BACKPACK PROJECT. ABOUT HALF OF OUR AFTER SCHOOL CHILDREN ARE ON FREE OR REDUCED LUNCH AT SCHOOL. THIS MEANS THEY GET BREAKFAST AND LUNCH AT SCHOOL MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY. THE FOOD WE SEND HOME IN BACKPACKS EACH FRIDAY HELPS FILL THE GAP BETWEEN FRIDAY AND MONDAY. IT'S ALL SINGLE-SERVE, KID-FRIENDLY FOOD LIKE MAC AND CHEESE, FRUIT CUPS, PEANUT BUTTER CRACKERS AND CEREAL BARS. 1ST - YOUTH DEVELOPMENT - AT THE Y, WE BELIEVE THE VALUES AND SKILLS LEARNED EARLY ON ARE VITAL BUILDING BLOCKS FOR QUALITY OF LIFE AND FUTURE SUCCESS. THAT'S WHY OUR CHILD CARE,AFTERSCHOOL CARE AND SUMMER DAY CAMP PROGRAMS ARE STAFFED WITH PEOPLE WHO UNDERSTAND THE COGNITIVE, PHYSICAL AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT OF KIDS, THE NEED CHILDREN HAVE TO FEEL CONNECTED AND SUPPORTED IN TRYING NEW THINGS AND THE CARING AND REINFORCEMENT PARENTS AND FAMILIES NEED TO HELP EACH OTHER. THE Y PROVIDES SAFE,SUPERVISED CARE UNTIL 6 P.M. FOR SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN (K-6). IN FLORENCE CITY AND LAUDERDALE COUNTY SCHOOLS, BUSES WILL PICK UP CHILDREN AND BRING THEM BACK TO OUR FACILITY.BEFORE SCHOOL CARE IS AVAILABLE FOR CHILDREN IN THE FLORENCE CITY SCHOOLS. IN 2023, WE PROVIDED 139,495 IN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE (SCHOLARSHIPS). 2ND - HEALTHY LIVING - THE YMCA AIMS TO IMPROVE OUR COMMUNITY'S HEALTH AND WELL-BEING BY PROVIDING PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES THAT PROMOTE WELLNESS, REDUCE RISK FOR DISEASE AND HELP OTHERS RECLAIM THEIR HEALTH. THESE PROGRAMS AND EVERYTHING ELSE THE Y DOES ARE IN SERVICE OF MAKING US OUR COMMUNITY BETTER. THE RESULT IS A COMMUNITY THAT VALUES HEALTH AND COMMUNITIES THAT SUPPORT HEALTHY CHOICES.IN ADDITION TO OUR PHYSICAL FITNESS CLASSES AND FACILITIES, WE PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO PROMOTE HEALTHIER DECISIONS, AND OFFER A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT PHYSICAL, INTELLECTUAL AND SPIRITUAL STRENGTH. 3RD - SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY - WE KNOW THAT WHEN WE WORK TOGETHER, WE MOVE INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES AND OUR COMMUNITY FORWARD. WE ARE COMMITTED TO INSPIRING A SPIRIT OF SERVICE BY UNITING INDIVIDUALS FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE TO PARTICIPATE IN AND WORK FOR POSITIVE SOCIAL CHANGE. WE CONTINUE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE WITH OUR FRIDAY BACKPACK PROJECT. ABOUT HALF OF OUR AFTER SCHOOL CHILDREN ARE ON FREE OR REDUCED LUNCH AT SCHOOL. THIS MEANS THEY GET BREAKFAST AND LUNCH AT SCHOOL MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY. THE FOOD WE SEND HOME IN BACKPACKS EACH FRIDAY HELPS FILL THE GAP BETWEEN FRIDAY AND MONDAY. IT'S ALL SINGLE-SERVE, KID-FRIENDLY FOOD LIKE MAC AND CHEESE, FRUIT CUPS, PEANUT BUTTER CRACKERS AND CEREAL BARS.
  2. $9,139 spent. OTHER PROGRAM EXPENSES.

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 April 1969.

    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 the North (Minneapolis, MN), EIN 45-2563299. 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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