Young Mens Christian Association of Hattiesburg Mississippi
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE FAMILY YMCA'S MISSION IS TO PUT CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD A HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY FOR ALL. THE FAMILY YMCA IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT, CHARITABLE COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATION IN WHICH NO ONE IS TURNED AWAY, REGARDLESS OF FINANCIAL CIRCUMSTANCES, OR AN INABILITY TO PAY. WE ARE PROUD TO HAVE A PART IN HELPING THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE EXPERIENCE LIFE CHANGING MOMENTS BY GIVING THEM THE SKILLS TO IMPROVE THEIR OWN AND OTHERS' LIVES. OUR GOAL IN ALL OUR PROGRAMS IS TO PROVIDE A POSITIVE ENVIRONMENT AND VARIETY OF EXPERIENCES THAT WILL ALLOW INDIVIDUALS THE OPPORTUNITIES TO GROW.
- Income
- $3.2 million
- Spending
- $3.4 million
- Spent on programs
- 89%
- Reserves
- -7.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 90%
- Employees
- 236
- Volunteers
- 150
- Highest pay
- $135,105, 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
Weak: 44 out of 100.
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
10 of 20It owes 40% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 5% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 4% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1589% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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
Strong: 100 out of 100.
Independent board
25 of 2518 of 18 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.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
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, 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 (5)
- $1.9 million spent. MEMBERSHIP: The YMCA MISSION: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. At The Family YMCA, no one is turned away due to an inability to pay. The Family YMCA provides services for ages six (6) weeks to one hundred (plus) years of age. The Y membership program brings together all segments of the community focusing on the quality of life within the Greater Pine Belt Area. Health and Wellness is a major focus within our program which goes hand in hand with the socialization aspect of our membership base. Bible study groups, active older adult activities, special family events, health and wellness programs for youth and adults, community events, social events, group exercise classes, pot luck lunches, special need programs, exercise for group homes, and much more are all parts of our membership program. The Family YMCA is open to all but come in they are exposed to an organization and staff that emphasize Christian values in all that we do but we do not force our beliefs on anyone. Our character values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility and Faith are evident through our actions, our signage, our mission and the members that we serve. The YMCA has a Board of Directors that help us determine the needs within the community and we are constantly meeting with organizations and community leaders to assess how they see the Y helping to grow the community. The YMCA also works with the United Way to determine needs. We survey our members on a regular basis to make sure we are on target with our mission and program development. Volunteer development within our membership is a vital part of our operations. A large number of our members participate in other YMCA programs at a reduced rate. Once you qualify for financial assistance, that assistance applies to all YMCA programs. The YMCA family is all inclusive and is represented by all faucets of the community. All the programs above offered to members and the community are directed/administered by trained, certified YMCA staff.
- $1.2 million spent. AFTERSCHOOL/SUMMER CAMP: The YMCA Mission: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. At The Family YMCA, no one is turned away due to an inability to pay. This program serves school age children five through twelve years old. The program is licensed by the state of Mississippi, and we adhere to all guidelines set forth by the Department of Human Services. This program provides a safe, nurturing, fun environment for the participants as they receive tutoring, exercise, and mentoring. Our core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility and Faith are incorporated in all activities. Devotionals take place daily, as well as education seminars and guest speakers are regularly scheduled. We work with United Way, police and fire departments, and medical communities seeking additional ways to educate our children. The YMCA transports children from area schools and the Petal School District provides transportation to the program. Several community volunteers help with the program. The YMCA has the opportunity to develop these kids for eight years. Many of the children continue with the YMCA in our teen programs including our CIT (Counselor in Training) program. Countless past participants attribute a great part of their success in life to the experiences they had at The Family YMCA. In many cases, The Family YMCA is the safe haven so many of these kids need, and for some, the only one that they have. The Family YMCA has the opportunity to make a positive difference for children in our camp programs.
- $30,000 spent. AQUATICS: The YMCA Mission: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. At The Family YMCA, no one is turned away due to an inability to pay. The number one reason people drown is that they do not know how to swim. The YMCA is making a difference in that statistic. The Family Y Aquatics Program includes: swim lessons, water safety programs, learn to swim programs with area school systems, lifeguard training, advanced instructional classes, lap swimming, water aerobics, private lessons, birthday parties, family swim, hosting area high school swim teams, group home participation, Girl and Boy Scout usage, and training for military representatives. Some area churches conduct baptism in our pools. Character development; Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility and Faith is incorporated within all the above programs and you can see above how spirit, mind and body is also. All segments of the community utilize our pools at both locations. Aquatic staff also provides water safety programs within the schools. Those numbers do not include regular member usage.
- ADDITIONAL PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE HEALTH ENHANCEMENT AND YOUTH SPORTS: HEALTH ENHANCEMENT INCLUDES AEROBIC CLASSES, GENERAL FITNESS ASSISTANCE, YOUTH AND PERSONAL TRAINING, AND OTHER SPECIALTY CLASSES. YOUTH SPORTS INCLUDES T-BALL, FLAG FOOTBALL, CHEERLEADERS AND SOCCER FOR YOUTH.
- (Expenses $ 0 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 47,542) ADDITIONAL PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE HEALTH ENHANCEMENT AND YOUTH SPORTS: HEALTH ENHANCEMENT INCLUDES AEROBIC CLASSES, GENERAL FITNESS ASSISTANCE, YOUTH AND PERSONAL TRAINING, AND OTHER SPECIALTY CLASSES. YOUTH SPORTS INCLUDES T-BALL, FLAG FOOTBALL, CHEERLEADERS AND SOCCER FOR YOUTH.
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
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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.
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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since November 1939.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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