Young Mens Christian Association of Central Texas
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The mission of the YMCA of Central Texas is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. At the YMCA, our cause is Strengthening Communities and we strive to make a positive impact by offering programs that focus on nurturing the potential in kids, promoting healthy living for all and fostering social responsibility. Through all of our programming, we promote our five character values of caring, faith, honesty, respect and responsibility. The purpose of our corporation is, as a non-profit charity, to serve the Greater Williamson County, Northern Travis County, McLennan County, Southern Bell County and Burnet County by promoting and carrying out the Mission of the YMCA, supporting the Cause of Strengthening Community with focus on Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility.
- Income
- $43.0 million
- Spending
- $40.5 million
- Spent on programs
- 88%
- Reserves
- 7.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 88%
- Employees
- 1,972
- Volunteers
- 415
- Highest pay
- $500,642, president/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
Strong: 93 out of 100.
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 7.5 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 8% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 4% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1588% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 25 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
Strong: 100 out of 100.
Independent board
25 of 2542 of 46 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, 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)
- $16.2 million spent. HEALTHY LIVING: AT THE Y, WE HAVE ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE HEALTH AND WELLNESS FOR EVERY AGE AND EVERY LEVEL OF ACTIVITY. WE ARE AVAILABLE TO ALL AND RECOGNIZE THAT MANY OF THE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES THROUGHOUT OUR COMMUNITY WOULD BENEFIT FROM Y PROGRAMS AND SERVICES BUT CANNOT AFFORD TO PARTICIPATE. THE YMCA COMMITMENT TO OUR COMMUNITY ASSURES THAT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE TO THOSE WHO QUALIFY. THE YMCA OF CENTRAL TEXAS IS HERE TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS THROUGHOUT THEIR FITNESS GOALS AND HELP THEM BECOME THE BEST VERSION OF THEMSELVES POSSIBLE. TAKE A CLASS, TRAIN WITH FRIENDS, WORK OUT AT ONE OF OUR FITNESS CENTERS- OR TRY IT ALL! HAVE FUN WHILE INCREASING STRENGTH, ENDURANCE AND GAINING CONFIDENCE. 10,892 INDIVIDUALS PARTICIPATED IN SPORTS PROGRAMS IN 2025 WHILE THERE WERE ALMOST 60,000 INDIVIDUALS OF ALL AGES BENEFITING FROM FITNESS MEMBERSHIPS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
- $15.6 million spent. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: THE YMCA OF CENTRAL TEXAS OFFERS QUALITY CHILD CARE PROGRAMS THAT ENCOURAGE LEARNING FOR CHILDREN THROUGH A STIMULATING ENVIRONMENT. OUR YMCA ALSO PROVIDES A SAFE, NURTURING ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL CHILDREN BY PROMOTING HEALTHY CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT OF SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY. TO MEET THESE GOALS, OUR PROGRAM INCORPORATES THE Y'S CORE VALUES - CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY AND FAITH - AS WELL AS THE 40 DEVELOPMENTAL ASSETS SET FORTH BY THE SEARCH INSTITUTE AND THE EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING MODEL. WE WORK COLLABORATIVELY WITH FAMILIES, COMMUNITIES, AGENCIES, AND SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO ENSURE THAT EACH CHILD RECEIVES A CONSISTENT SET OF LIFE SKILLS FOR SUCCESS. WE PARTNER WITH SEVEN LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND OTHER NON-PROFITS AND AGENCIES SUCH AS THE VARIOUS EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS FOR THE SCHOOL DISTRICTS, GREATER ROUND ROCK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, AND THE CITIES OF ROUND ROCK, HUTTO, LEANDER, CEDAR PARK, GEORGETOWN, WACO AND BURNET AND SURROUNDING COUNTIES. WORKING WITH THESE AGENCIES GIVES US MORE OPPORTUNITY TO GIVE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO PEOPLE WHO OTHERWISE WOULD HAVE FACED ECONOMIC BARRIERS TO PARTICIPATE IN THESE QUALITY YMCA PROGRAMS. AT THE YMCA, WE BELIEVE THE VALUES AND SKILLS LEARNED EARLY ON ARE VITAL BUILDING BLOCKS FOR QUALITY OF LIFE AND FUTURE SUCCESS. MOST IMPORTANTLY, CHILDREN LEARN HOW TO BE THEIR BEST SELVES. THAT MAKES FOR CONFIDENT KIDS TODAY, AND CONTRIBUTING AND ENGAGED ADULTS TOMORROW. ALMOST 46,000 CHILDREN WERE SERVED IN 2025 IN OUR CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER, AFTERSCHOOL CARE, CAMPS, AND OTHER PROGRAMS.
- $4.0 million spent. CAMP: BRINGING BACK MANY MEMORIES TO YOUTH AND TEENS, SUMMER CAMP IS A POWERFUL EXPERIENCE THAT CAN STRENGTHEN THE VALUES THAT PARENTS ARE TEACHING DAILY. FROM OUTDOOR ADVENTURE TO EXCURSION, SPECIALTY AND KINDER - WE HAVE IT ALL! AND EACH OF OUR CAMPS IS DESIGNED TO MAKE SUMMER FUN, EXCITING, CONVENIENT AND SAFE WHILE FOCUSING ON THE Y'S VALUES OF CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY AND FAITH. ALL OF OUR SUMMER DAY CAMPS PARTNER WITH LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS THAT WE SERVE TO EDUCATE CHILDREN ABOUT ENVIRONMENTAL, NUTRITIONAL, HEALTH, AND COMMUNICATION ISSUES. OUR CORE VALUES ARE EMPHASIZED THROUGHOUT EACH PROGRAMMING DAY TO TEACH CHILDREN RESPECT FOR THEMSELVES AND OTHERS AT CAMP IN ADDITION TO EMULATING THESE CORE VALUES OUTSIDE OF THE CAMP ENVIRONMENT. WE ALSO OFFER OVERNIGHT, SPORTS, AND SPECIALTY CAMPS AS WELL. WORKING WITH PARTNERING AGENCIES, MILITARY SUPPORT GROUPS, AND CITIES AND COUNTIES, WE ARE ABLE TO OFFER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THOSE IN NEED TO HELP BRING CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND FRIENDS TOGETHER TO BE INVOLVED AND ENGAGED AS WE ENCOURAGE THEIR PERSONAL GROWTH. 29, 292 INDIVIDUALS WERE SERVED IN 2025 THROUGH SUMMER CAMP, SPECIALTY CAMP, OVERNIGHT AND SUMMER RESIDENT CAMP.
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
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.
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.
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.
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 October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since December 1982.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.
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