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YMCA of Northwest Louisiana

EIN 72-0408997 · Shreveport, LA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak37 out of 100GovernanceGood75 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Only 25% of its spending went to programs.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

TO PUT CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND, AND BODY FOR ALL.

Income
$7.7 million
Spending
$7.7 million
Spent on programs
25%
Reserves
-20.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 72%
Employees
455
Volunteers
450
Highest pay
$215,891, ceo

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

Weak: 37 out of 100. Higher than 6% 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 37% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    25% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 75 out of 100. Higher than 26% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • 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

    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

    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.

  • 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. $2.3 million spent. HEALTH ENHANCEMENT: THE YMCA OF NORTHWEST LOUISIANA BELIEVES THAT EXERCISE AND HEALTH EDUCATION ARE IMPORTANT FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND ABILITIES. PARTICIPATION IN YMCA HEALTH AND FITNESS PROGRAMS OFFER OPPORTUNITIES FOR FRIENDSHIP AND COMMUNITY, A SENSE OF WELL-BEING, SELF CONFIDENCE, IMPROVED MENTAL ABILITIES, ALONG WITH HEALTHY HEARTS, LUNGS, BONES AND MUSCLES. OUR PROGRAMS INCLUDE STRENGTH TRAINING, WALKING, PERSONAL FITNESS, EXERCISE FOR BEGINNERS, YOGA, WEIGHT MANAGEMENT, AND GROUP EXERCISE INCLUDING AEROBICS AND STATIONARY BICYCLE FITNESS TRAINING. THE YMCA HAS SUBSIDY PROGRAMS FOR LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS.
  2. $1.9 million spent. Aquatics: Teaching youth and adults how to swim and water safety.
  3. $967,356 spent. SPORTS AND RECREATION: THE YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAMS PROVIDE CHILDREN WITH POSITIVE ACTIVITIES AND CARING ADULT ATTENTION. COACHES OFFER VOLUNTEER TIME TO TEACH PARTICIPANTS ABOUT TEAMWORK AND COOPERATION OVER WINNING AT ANY COST AND ALSO TRY TO DEVELOP GOOD CORE VALUES WHICH INCLUDE CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, AND RESPONSIBILITY.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since July 1943.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.

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