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Kerr County Young Mens Christian Association

EIN 74-1506997 · Kerrville, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood82 out of 100GovernanceStrong97 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE YMCA OF KERR COUNTY IS A CHARITABLE, COMMUNTIY SERVICE ORGANIZATION THAT INCLUDES MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN OF ALL AGES, ABILITIES, INCOMES, RACES, AND RELIGIONS. WE ARE DEDICATED TO BUILDING STRONG KIDS, STRONG FAMILIES, AND STRONG COMMUNITIES BY PUTTING CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE HEALTHY LIFESTYLES, STRONG VALUES, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNITY INTERACTION, AND INTERNATIONAL UNDERSTANDING. ALL PERSONS ARE WELCOME AT OUR YMCA, REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY. OUR YMCA IS FOUNDED AND LED BY VOLUNTEERS FROM OUR COMMUNITY; VOLUNTEERS ALSO SERVE AS MENTORS, COACHES, PROGRAM LEADERS, INSTRUCTORS AND MORE.

Income
$347,213
Spending
$374,335
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
10.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 66%
Employees
14
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$70,000, 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: 82 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 12% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    79% 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: 97 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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 (1)
  1. $294,570 spent. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT - THE YMCA IS COMMITTED TO NURTURING THE POTENTIAL OF EVERY CHILD & TEEN. WE BELIEVE THAT ALL KIDS DESERVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCOVER WHO THEY ARE AND WHAT THEY CAN ACHIEVE. THAT'S WHY WE HELP YOUNG PEOPLE CULTIVATE THE VALUES, SKILLS AND RELATIONSHIPS THAT LEAD TO POSITIVE BEHAVIORS, BETTER HEALTH, AND EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVMENT. OUR YMCA PROGRAMS SUCH AS CHILD CARE, YOUTH SPORTS, AND DAY CAMPS, OFFER A RANGE OF EXPERIENCES THAT ENRICH COGNITIVE, SOCIAL, PHYSICAL, AND EMOTIONAL GROWTH. EXPENSES INCLUDE SUBSIDIES AND DIRECT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE THAT MAKE PARTICIPATION POSSIBLE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE WE ENGAGE. OUR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AT KERR COUNTY YMCA INCLUDE:CHILD CARE FOR SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN -- THE YMCA IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING HIGH-QUALITY, AFFORDABLE CHILD CARE. AS THE NATION'S LARGEST PROVIDER OF CHILD CARE PROGRAMS, THE YMCA PROVIDES FAMILY-CENTERED, VALUES-BASED PROGRAMS TO NURTURE CHILDREN'S HEALTH DEVELOPMENT. WELL-TRAINED STAFF PROVIDE SAFE, AFFORDABLE, HIGH-QUALITY CARE SO YOU CAN HAVE PEACE OF MIND WHILE YOU WORK. THE CHILD CARE PROGRAM IS OPEN TO ALL, WITH FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE. STAFF MEMBERS ARE PARTNERS WITH PARENTS AND OTHER CAREGIVERS, WORKING TOGETHER TO HELP KIDS GROW UP HEALTHY, HAPPY AND STRONG. WE SERVED APPROXIMATELY 110CHILDREN IN OUR AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM DURING 2024.YOUTH SPORTS -- THE YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAMS FILL KIDS' DISCRETIONARY HOURS WITH POSITIVE ACTIVITIES AND CARING ADULT ATTENTION. COACHES, ALWAYS VOLUNTEERS, INCLUDING MANY PARENTS, EMPHASIZE TEAMWORK AND COOPERATION OVER WINNING AT ANY COST, DEVELOPING GOOD VALUES OVER DEVELOPING THE NEXT SUPERSTAR. SPORTS PROGRAMS ARE AVAILABLE TO ALL KIDS WITHOUT REGARD TO THEIR ABILITY TO PAY. APPROXIMATELY 1038 CHILDREN PARTICIPATED IN OUR YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAMS DURING 2024.DAY CAMPS -- THE KERR COUNTY YMCA DAY CAMPS PROVIDE A FULL DAY (7:30-5:30) OF RECREATIONAL, EDUCATIONAL AND SPECIALIZED CARE FOR YOUTH IN GRADES KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 5TH. A VARIETY OF OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDING GROUP GAMES, SWIMMING, SPORTS, ARTS AND CRAFTS, FIELD TRIPS, AND OTHER ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES BUILT AROUND CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT ARE OFFERED DURING THESE DAY CAMP DAYS. 29 CHILDREN PARTICIPATED IN THE 2024 DAY CAMP PROGRAM WHICH ENABLED PARENTS TO CONTINUE WORKING THROUGHOUT THE HOLIDAYS AND GAVE THE CHILDREN A CHANCE TO EXPERIENCE A POSITIVE ENVIRONMENT WHILE HAVING LOTS OF FUN.

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 August 1965.

    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.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: Young Mens Christian Association (Oklahoma City, OK), EIN 73-0579270. 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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