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Waco Family YMCA

EIN 74-2668685 · Round Rock, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceFair62 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 & BODY FOR ALL.

Income
$0
Spending
$0
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

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

We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 62 out of 100. Higher than 46% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    0 of 25

    0 of 0 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

    0 of 5

    Reports that it does not keep minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • 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. HEALTHY LIVING-IMPROVING THE NATION'S HEALTH, SPECIFICALLY WACO-MCLENNAN COUNTY, AND WELL-BEING. THAT'S WHY WE HELP PEOPLE AND FAMILIES BUILD AND MAINTAIN HEALTHY HABITS FOR SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY IN THEIR EVERYDAY LIVES. BY HELPING KIDS, ADULTS, FAMILIES, AND SENIORS FROM ALL BACKGROUNDS IMPROVE THEIR HEALTH AND WELL-BEING, WE BUILD A STRONGER COMMUNITY FOR US ALL. WE BRING FAMILIES CLOSER TOGETHER, ENCOURAGE GOOD HEALTH, AND FOSTER CONNECTIONS THROUGH FITNESS, SPORTS, AND FUN, SHARED EXPERIENCES. THE YMCA PROVIDES A VARIETY OF EXPERIENCES WHICH ASSIST OUR COMMUNITY WITH ATTAINING HEALTHY HABITS INCLUDING OVER 150 WEEKLY LAND AND WATER FITNESS CLASSES, CPR/ FIRST AID CLASSES, LIFEGUARD TRAINING, YOUTH AND ADULT SPORTS PROGRAMS, 5K TRAINING PROGRAMS, ACTIVE OLDER ADULTS PROGRAMS, AND CHRONIC DISEASE PREVENTION PROGRAMS. OUR PREVENTION PROGRAMS ARE ALL EVIDENCED-BASED AND INCLUDE ENHANCED FITNESS (FREE COMMUNITY BASED, SENIOR FITNESS AND ARTHRITIS MANAGEMENT), LIVESTRONG AT THE YMCA (FREE PROGRAM TO HELP CANCER SURVIVORS REGAIN THEIR TOTAL HEALTH), MEND (MIND, EXERCISE, NUTRITION, DO, IT!- A FREE LIFESTYLE PROGRAM TO HELP KIDS AND THEIR FAMILIES REACH AND MAINTAIN A HEALTHY WEIGHT), AND THE YMCA'S DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM (WITH OVER 30% OF AMERICAN ADULTS IDENTIFIED AS PRE-DIABETIC, THIS YEAR ROUND PREVENTION PROGRAM HELPS ADULTS AT RISK FOR TYPE 2 DIABETES REDUCE THEIR RISK OF DEVELOPING THE DISEASE).
  2. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT-NURTURING THE POTENTIAL OF EVERY CHILD IN WACO-MCLENNAN COUNTY. WE BELIEVE ALL KIDS DESERVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCOVER WHO THEY ARE AND WHAT THEY CAN ACHIEVE UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF ADULTS WHO CARE ABOUT THEM AND BELIEVE IN THEIR POTENTIAL. WE SEE EVERY INTERACTION WITH YOUNG PEOPLE AS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT. EVERY DAY, WE HELP YOUTH CULTIVATE VALUES, SKILLS, AND RELATIONSHIPS THAT LEAD TO POSITIVE BEHAVIORS, BETTER HEALTH, AND EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT. OUR YMCA PROGRAMS SUCH AS AFTERSCHOOL, SUMMER CAMP, AND HOLIDAY CAMP CARE; CHILD WATCH; YMCA'S EDNA LEARNING CENTER (FULL-DAY EARLY CHILD CARE CENTER); TEEN DIGITAL MEDIA PROGRAM; YOUTH SPORTS; YEAR ROUND FOOD PROGRAM; BABY SITTER TRAINING; LIFEGUARD TRAINING; CHEERLEADING; HIP-HOP DANCE; RUNWACORUN (FREE AFTERSCHOOL 5K TRAINING PROGRAM WITH 400 PARTICIPANTS); BASKETBALL CLINIC (FREE SUMMER CLINIC WHICH PROMOTED CHARACTER AND ANTI-BULLYING WITH ALMOST 400 PARTICIPANTS) AND SWIM LESSONS (ONLY LOCAL CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION WHICH PROVIDES THIS POTENTIALLY LIFE-SAVING SKILL) OFFER A RANGE OF EXPERIENCES THAT ENRICH COGNITIVE, SOCIAL, PHYSICAL, AND EMOTIONAL GROWTH.
  3. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY-GIVING BACK AND PROVIDING SUPPORT TO OUR NEIGHBORS FOR OVER 130 YEARS. WITH OUR DOORS OPEN TO ALL, WE WORK EVERY DAY TO CONNECT PEOPLE FROM ALL BACKGROUNDS AND SUPPORT THOSE WHO NEED US MOST. WE TAKE ON URGENT NEEDS IN OUR COMMUNITY AND INSPIRE A SPIRIT OF SERVICE IN RETURN. OUR MEMBERS, VOLUNTEERS, SUPPORTERS, AND STAFF DEMONSTRATE THE POWER OF WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE BY GIVING BACK TOGETHER. YOUTH AT DORIS MILLER YMCA EARNED FREE MEMBERSHIPS BY PARTICIPATING IN PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT, JOB SKILLS, AND ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT. TO OFFER THE GREATEST POSSIBLE ACCESS TO OUR PROGRAMS, SERVICES, AND FACILITIES AND TO PROVIDE FOR OUR NEIGHBORS WHO MIGHT NOT BE ABLE TO AFFORD THE FULL COST THESE SERVICES, WE ENGAGE IN FUNDRAISING THROUGH OUR ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP CAMPAIGN, GRANTS, AND INDIVIDUAL, CORPORATE, AND FOUNDATION SUPPORT. WE EMPLOY OVER 250 TEENS AND YOUNG PEOPLE (AGES 16-24) ANNUALLY NOT ONLY PROVIDING THEM A JOB, BUT ALSO PROVIDING THEM A FOUNDATION FOR THEIR FUTURE CAREERS AND ECONOMIC POTENTIAL, PUTTING THEM ON THE PATH TO BECOMING TOMORROW'S TEACHERS, DOCTORS, AND ENGINEERS. WE CONTINUE TO OFFER MEMBERSHIPS TO ACTIVE MILITARY FAMILIES AND PERSONNEL AS OUR WAY OF GIVING BACK TO THOSE WHO DEDICATE THEMSELVES TO SERVING OUR COUNTRY.

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 1994.

    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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