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Brewton Area Young Mens Christian Association Inc

EIN 63-0999102 · Brewton, AL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair53 out of 100GovernanceFair65 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To provide a Christian environment for all to enjoy recreational activities at a reasonable cost.

Income
$2.6 million
Spending
$2.1 million
Spent on programs
64%
Reserves
-8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 42%
Employees
119
Volunteers
98
Highest pay
$117,761, ceo

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

Fair: 53 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 18% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 0% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    64% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 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

Fair: 65 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 16 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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.

  • 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, 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. $276,867 spent. DAY CAMP AND PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAM FOSTERS GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT IN CHILDREN BY PROMOTING ETHICAL BEHAVIOR, SELF-ESTEEM, LEADERSHIP, AND PERSONAL GROWTH. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE. CHILD CARE - PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO MEET THE INDIVIDUAL NEEDS OF THE CHILD AND TO STRENGTHEN FAMILIES BY REDUCING THE STRESS OF BALANCING WORK AND FAMILY. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE. PRESCHOOLERS SERVED WERE 94 FOR 2024, AND AFTERSCHOOL CHILDREN SERVED WERE 95.
  2. $89,044 spent. ATHLETICS - INCLUDE BASKETBALL, SOCCER, SOFTBALL, VOLLEYBALL, RACQUETBALL, AND FLAG FOOTBALL. EMPHASIS IS PLACED ON DEVELOPMENT OF SKILL, FITNESS, COOPERATION, AND SELF-ESTEEM AT FEES AFFORDABLE TO THE COMMUNITY. YOUTH SPORTS HAD 944 PARTICIPANTS IN FLAG FOOTBALL, VOLLEYBALL, BASEBALL, SOFTBALL AND BASKETBALL.
  3. $981,769 spent. AEROBICS AND FITNESS - PROGRAM DEVELOPS GOOD HEALTH, ATHLETIC SKILLS SELF-CONFIDENCE, AND OVERALL WELL-BEING THROUGH REGULAR EXERCISE AT FEES AFFORDABLE TO THE COMMUNITY AQUATICS - PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO DEVELOP GOOD HEALTH THROUGH REGULAR EXERCISE. OUR POOL IS DESIGNED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE HANDICAPPED, INFANTS, SENIORS, AND FAMILIES. WE PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE WHO HAVE BEEN SHUT OUT FROM ANY EXERCISE WHATSOEVER.
  4. Aerobics and fitness - Program develops good health, athletic skills, self-confidence, and overall well-being through regular exercise at fees affordable to the community. Aquatics program is designed to develop good health through regular exercise. Our pool is designed to meet the needs of the handicapped, infants, seniors, and families. We provide opportunities for people who have been shut out from any exercise whatsoever.

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 July 1990.

    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: The Young Mens Christian Association of the Triangle Area I (Raleigh, NC), EIN 56-0591307. 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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