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Young Mens Christian Association of the Greater Houston Area Endowment

EIN 76-0555562 · Houston, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The YMCA Endowment Foundation exists to furnish assistance and support to the charitable and educational undertakings of the YMCA of Greater Houston - both now and into the future. The assets of the Endowment fund are prudently managed for the future, while the interest from the fund is invested in programs and services meeting today's most pressing needs.

Income
$3.3 million
Spending
$885,164
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 77%
Employees
0
Volunteers
15
Highest pay
$741,746, president and 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover more than ten years of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 73% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 59% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 95 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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, 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 (1)
  1. $751,701 spent. The YMCA Endowment Foundation exists to furnish assistance and support to the charitable and educational undertakings of the YMCA of Greater Houston - both now and into the future. For more than 120 years, the YMCA of Greater Houston has embraced the balanced strength of spirit, mind and body. We have stood for caring, honesty, respect, responsibility and faith. We've put Judeo-Christian principles into practice, and we have met the ever-changing needs of children, families and communities throughout the metropolitan Houston area. Our commitment to living our charitable mission each and every day keeps us strong and focused. Although grounded in our historical values, the YMCA continues to search for and collaborate on new solutions to our communities' needs. The YMCA remains fully committed to bringing our board and staff members, friends, facility members and donors closer to our mission in all we do. For friends and donors desiring to leave a legacy of support to the YMCA, gifts of a lifetime can be made through the YMCA Endowment Foundation. (Continued on Schedule O) The Endowment Foundation exists to ensure crucial dollars are designated to furnish assistance and support to the charitable and educational undertakings of the YMCA today and for generations to come. The assets of the endowment fund are prudently managed for the future, while the interest from the fund is invested in programs and services meeting today's most pressing needs. As a charitable association, the YMCA of Greater Houston depends on philanthropy to meet our mission, and the YMCA Endowment is a vital part of ensuring that our values and goals continue in the years ahead.

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

  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 2025.

    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 March 1998.

    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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