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YMCA of the Coastal Bend

EIN 74-1211670 · Corp Christi, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE YMCA OF THE COASTAL BEND IS TO PUT JUDEO-CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND, AND BODY FOR ALL.

Income
$1.7 million
Spending
$1.6 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
-0.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 63%
Employees
138
Volunteers
15
Highest pay
$60,000, executive dir.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2023, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 38% 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

    20 of 20

    It owes 13% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 65% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2023, 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

    14 of 15 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, 2023, 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. $806,901 spent. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT - THE YMCA OF THE COASTAL BEND IS COMMITTED TO NURTURING THE POTENTIAL OF EVERY CHILD AND TEEN. WE BELIEVE THAT EVERY CHILD DESERVES THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCOVER WHO THEY ARE AND WHAT THEY CAN ACHIEVE. OUR PROGRAMS HELP YOUNG PEOPLE CULTIVATE THE VALUES, SKILLS, AND RELATIONSHIPS THAT LEAD TO POSITIVE BEHAVIORS, BETTER HEALTH AND EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE AFTER-SCHOOL CHILDCARE, AS WELL AS SUMMER AND HOLIDAY CAMPS FOR SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN, YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAMS, AND AQUATICS PROGRAMS. LICENSED CHILDCARE IS PROVIDED THROUGH OUR Y AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM AT 1 SCHOOL IN THE DISTRICT. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT (CONTINUED) SUMMER AND HOLIDAY CAMPS SERVE YOUTH AT 1 SITE ON THE NORTH SIDE OF CORPUS CHRISTI. Y YOUTH SPORTS EMPHASIZE THE DEVELOPMENT OF SKILLS, HEALTH AND FITNESS, SAFETY, COOPERATION, SELF-ESTEEM AND RESPECT FOR OTHERS. OUR AQUATICS PROGRAMS PROMOTE WATER SAFETY, SKILLS DEVELOPMENT, SELF-ESTEEM AND HEALTHY HABITS.
  2. $391,784 spent. HEALTHY LIVING - THE Y IS A NATIONAL LEADING VOICE ON HEALTH AND WELL-BEING. WE BRING FAMILIES CLOSER TOGETHER, ENCOURAGE GOOD HEALTH, AND FOSTER CONNECTIONS THROUGH HEALTHY LIVING IN SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY. AS A RESULT, OVER 4,000 YMCA OF THE COASTAL BEND MEMBER AND NONMEMBER PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS ARE RECEIVING SUPPORT, GUIDANCE, AND RESOURCES THEY NEED TO ACHIEVE GREATER HEALTH.OUR YMCA OFFERS FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT IN THE FIELD OF HEALTH ENHANCEMENT, PERSONAL FITNESS EVALUATIONS AND CLASSES THAT PROMOTE HEALTHY LIFESTYLES THOUGH REGULAR EXERCISE. (See Schedule O) HEALTHY LIVING (CONTINUED) YMCA HEALTH & WELLNESS PROGRAMS INCLUDE GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES, STRENGTH TRAINING PROGRAMS, PERSONAL TRAINING, ADULT SPORTS AND PROGRAMS TAILORED FOR ACTIVE OLDER ADULTS. OUR PROGRAMS ARE ACCESSIBLE, AFFORDABLE AND OPEN TO PEOPLE OF ALL FAITHS, BACKGROUNDS, ABILITIES AND INCOME LEVELS. SCHOLARSHIPS AND SUBSIDIES ARE OFFERED TO ALL INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN NEED OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.
  3. $92,096 spent. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY - THE YMCA OF THE COASTAL BEND BELIEVES IN GIVING BACK TO OUR COMMUNITY. INCLUDED IN OUR OUTREACH EFFORTS, WE HOST A TEEN LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM. OUR YMCA LITERACY PROGRAM PROVIDED STUDENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO RECEIVE TUTORING SERVICES ADMINISTERED AT LOCAL SCHOOLS. ALSO, THROUGH OUR YOUTH AND GOVERNMENT CLUBS, TEENS BUILT SKILLS THROUGH HANDS-ON PARTICIPATION IN MOCK LEGISLATIVE, JUDICIAL, AND MEDIA ACTIVITIES AT LOCAL REGIONAL AND STATE-WIDE EVENTS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2023, 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 2023.

    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 June 1980.

    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.

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