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Young Mens Christian Association of Shawnee Oklahoma Inc

EIN 73-0602462 · Shawnee, OK

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood71 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 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 HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY FOR ALL.

Income
$1.7 million
Spending
$2.0 million
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 62%
Employees
89
Volunteers
338
Highest pay
$71,648, 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

Good: 71 out of 100. Higher than 47% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 20% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 35% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    78% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 46 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. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 16 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

    10 of 10

    Gave 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, 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. $823,599 spent. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS: THE YMCA YOUTH AND TEEN PROGRAMS GIVE KIDS GOOD ROLE MODELS AND HELP THEM DEVELOP SELF-ESTEEM AND GOOD VALUES, INCLUDING COOPERATION, RESPECT, GOOD CITIZENSHIP, AND A STRONG WORK EITHIC. MANY PROGRAMS ARE PROVIDED AT NO COST. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR FEE-BASED PROGRAMS, SO A YOUNG PERSON'S ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES ARE NOT A BARRIER TO PARTICIPATION. THE TRI-HI-Y PROGRAM EXPOSES HIGH SCHOOL AGE GIRLS TO CIVIC LEADERSHIP AND HELPS THEM DEVELOP AN UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION OF CIVIC INVOLVEMENT. EACH YEAR WE SUPPORT THIS GROUP WITH EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS, ALONG WITH COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT SERVICES AND LIFE SKILLS TRAINING. THE YMCA PROVIDES HIGH QUALITY CHILD DAY CARE BY PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE ACTIVITIES FOR SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN 4-12 YEARS, DRAWING ON DIVERSE MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY. WE PROVIDE BOTH FULL AND PART-TIME OPTIONS TO SERVE A WIDE RANGE OF FAMILY SCHEDULING NEEDS. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS: THE YMCA YOUTH AND TEEN PROGRAMS GIVE KIDS GOOD ROLE MODELS AND HELP THEM DEVELOP SELF-ESTEEM AND GOOD VALUES, INCLUDING COOPERATION, RESPECT, GOOD CITIZENSHIP, AND A STRONG WORK EITHIC. MANY PROGRAMS ARE PROVIDED AT NO COST. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR FEE-BASED PROGRAMS, SO A YOUNG PERSON'S ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES ARE NOT A BARRIER TO PARTICIPATION. THE TRI-HI-Y PROGRAM EXPOSES HIGH SCHOOL AGE GIRLS TO CIVIC LEADERSHIP AND HELPS THEM DEVELOP AN UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION OF CIVIC INVOLVEMENT. EACH YEAR WE SUPPORT THIS GROUP WITH EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS, ALONG WITH COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT SERVICES AND LIFE SKILLS TRAINING. THE YMCA PROVIDES HIGH QUALITY CHILD DAY CARE BY PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE ACTIVITIES FOR SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN 4-12 YEARS, DRAWING ON DIVERSE MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY. WE PROVIDE BOTH FULL AND PART-TIME OPTIONS TO SERVE A WIDE RANGE OF FAMILY SCHEDULING NEEDS.
  2. $682,760 spent. HEALTH AND WELL-BEING: HELPING PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND ABILITIES DEVELOP HEALTH IN SPIRIT, MIND, AND BODY IS THE CORE OF OUR YMCA. OUR PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO HELP PEOPLE CREATE REALISTIC GOALS FOR SELF-IMPROVEMENT AND EMPHASIZE DISEASE PREVENTION THROUGH REGULAR EXERCISE, PROPER NUTRITION, STRESS MANAGEMENT, AND HEALTH EDUCATION. OUR SERVICES ARE OFFERED AT AFFORDABLE FEES FOR THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE, WITH REASONABLE ACCOMODATIONS FOR THOSE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, AND WITH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE FOR THOSE WHO NEED IT.
  3. $79,815 spent. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: AS A LEADING NOT-FOR-PROFIT COMMITTED TO STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY THROUGH YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, HEALTHY LIVING AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY, THE Y WAS CREATED IN RESPONSE TO SOCIAL CHALLENGES AND REMAINS TO THIS DAY A LIFELINE IN COMMUNITIES AROUND THE WORLD. THE Y UNDERSTANDS THE CHALLENGES THAT KEEP INDIVIDUALS FROM REACHING THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AND RESPONDS WITH SERVICES AND SUPPORT WHICH HELP PEOPLE TO BE SELF-RELIANT, PRODUCTIVE AND CONNECTED TO THE COMMUNITY. EACH Y RESPONDS TO THE UNIQUE ISSUES INFLUENCING THE COMMUNITY AND PROVIDES SUPPORT THROUGH SERVICES FOCUSED ON CRITICAL AREAS, SUCH AS CHILD WELFARE, COMMUNITY HEALTH, QUALITY OF LIFE OR FAMILY SERVICES. TO BRING ABOUT MEANINGFUL CHANGE, INDIVIDUALS NEED ONGOING ENCOURAGEMENT AND TOOLS. WE'RE HERE DAY-IN AND DAY-OUT TO PROVIDE RESOURCES OUR COMMUNITIES NEED. THE Y ADDRESSES SOCIAL ISSUES THROUGH OUR PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES FOR OUR SENIORS, YOUTH AND FAMILIES. THE Y SUPPORTS DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION IN ALL OF OUR PROGRAMS BY NEVER TURNING ANYONE AWAY DUE TO THEIR INABILITY TO PAY FOR A PROGRAM OR SERVICE. OUR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TOWARDS THE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES OF THE Y MAKE IT POSSIBLE FOR EVERY INDIVIDUAL TO HAVE ACCESS TO THE PROGRAMS THAT CAN ASSIST THEM IN REACHING THEIR GOD GIVEN POTENTIAL. THROUGH THE SUPPORT OF HUNDREDS OF VOLUNTEERS, AND THE DONATIONS FROM INDIVIDUALS AND CORPORATIONS THE Y IS ABLE TO GIVE BACK TO THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: AS A LEADING NOT-FOR-PROFIT COMMITTED TO STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY THROUGH YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, HEALTHY LIVING AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY, THE Y WAS CREATED IN RESPONSE TO SOCIAL CHALLENGES AND REMAINS TO THIS DAY A LIFELINE IN COMMUNITIES AROUND THE WORLD. THE Y UNDERSTANDS THE CHALLENGES THAT KEEP INDIVIDUALS FROM REACHING THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AND RESPONDS WITH SERVICES AND SUPPORT WHICH HELP PEOPLE TO BE SELF-RELIANT, PRODUCTIVE AND CONNECTED TO THE COMMUNITY. EACH Y RESPONDS TO THE UNIQUE ISSUES INFLUENCING THE COMMUNITY AND PROVIDES SUPPORT THROUGH SERVICES FOCUSED ON CRITICAL AREAS, SUCH AS CHILD WELFARE, COMMUNITY HEALTH, QUALITY OF LIFE OR FAMILY SERVICES. TO BRING ABOUT MEANINGFUL CHANGE, INDIVIDUALS NEED ONGOING ENCOURAGEMENT AND TOOLS. WE'RE HERE DAY-IN AND DAY-OUT TO PROVIDE RESOURCES OUR COMMUNITIES NEED. THE Y ADDRESSES SOCIAL ISSUES THROUGH OUR PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES FOR OUR SENIORS, YOUTH AND FAMILIES. THE Y SUPPORTS DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION IN ALL OF OUR PROGRAMS BY NEVER TURNING ANYONE AWAY DUE TO THEIR INABILITY TO PAY FOR A PROGRAM OR SERVICE. OUR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TOWARDS THE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES OF THE Y MAKE IT POSSIBLE FOR EVERY INDIVIDUAL TO HAVE ACCESS TO THE PROGRAMS THAT CAN ASSIST THEM IN REACHING THEIR GOD GIVEN POTENTIAL. THROUGH THE SUPPORT OF HUNDREDS OF VOLUNTEERS, AND THE DONATIONS FROM INDIVIDUALS AND CORPORATIONS THE Y IS ABLE TO GIVE BACK TO THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE.

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 October 13, 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 January 1971.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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