Young Mens Christian Association of Helena Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE HELENA FAMILY YMCA IS A NON-PROFIT ORGAINZATION DEDICATED TO BUILDING SELF-ESTEEM AND ENRICHING SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY FOR PERSONS OF ALL AGES AND ECONOMIC LEVELS. THIS MISSION ALLOWS US TO BUILD STRONG KIDS, STRONG FAMILIES AND STRONG COMMUNITIES. THE HELENA FAMILY YMCA ACCOMPLISHES THESE GOALS BY PROVIDING A SAFE AND NURTURING ENVIROMENT. OUR PURPOSE IS "CONNECTING OUR COMMUNITY!"
- Income
- $1.2 million
- Spending
- $1.3 million
- Spent on programs
- 63%
- Reserves
- 1.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 65%
- Employees
- 73
- Volunteers
- 0
- Highest pay
- $74,703, executive director
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
Fair: 57 out of 100. Higher than 27% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 1.7 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 14% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 12% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 11% on the year before.
Spending floor
8 of 1563% 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
Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2510 of 10 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
0 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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, 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 (4)
- $356,323 spent. CHILD CARE - TO PROVIDE HIGH-QUALITY CHILD CARE BY PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE ACTIVITES FOR PRESCHOOL AND SCHOOL AGE CHILREN, DRAWING ON DIVERSE MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY THORUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR AND SUMMER MONTHS. WE PROVIDE BOTH FULL AND PART-TIME OPTIONS TO SERVE A WIDE RANGE OF FAMILY SCHEDULING NEEDS. YMCA CHILD CARE PROGRAMS RELIEVE THE BURDEN OF BALANCING WORK AND FAMILY, MAKING IT POSSIBLE FOR PARENTS OF CHILDREN IN OUR CARE TO REMIAN GAINFULLY EMPLOYED, KNOWING THAT THEIR CHILDREN ARE THRIVING IN A SAFE, DEVELOPMENTALLY SOUND ENVIRONMENT. THE YMCA PROVIDES TUITION ASSISTANCE FOR CHILD CARE SERVICES TO DEFRAY EXPENSES AND PROVIDE A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES THAT EMPHASIZE PARENT EDUCATION AND HELP PARENTS LEARN MORE ABOUT HOW TO RAISE HEALTHY, HAPPY CHILDREN WHO DEVELOP SELF-ESTEEM, MORAL AND ETHICAL VALUES.
- $194,436 spent. HEALTH AND WELLNESS FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS: HELPING PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND ABILITIES DEVELOP HEALTH IN SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY. OUR PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO HELP PEOPLE CREATE REALISTIC GOALS FOR SELF - IMPROVEMENT AND EMPHASIZE DISEASE AND OBESITY PREVENTION THROUGH REGULAR EXERCISE, PROPER NUTRITION, STRESS MANAGEMENT, AND HEALTH EDUCATION. SPORTS PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH, FAMILIES AND ADULTS PROMOTE TEAMWORK, INTERACTION, AND DEVELOPMENT OF SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL SKILLS. OUR TEAM SPORTS PROGRAMS OFFER A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES THAT EHPHASIZE TEAMWORK, SKILL DEVELOPMENT, FUN COMPETITION, AND EQUAL PARTICIPATION.
- $226,524 spent. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS: YMCA YOUTH AND TEEN PROGRAMS GIVE KIDS GOOD ROLE MODELS TO HELP THEM DEVELOP SELF-ESTEEM AND GOOD VALUES, INCLUDING COOPERATION, RESPECT, GOOD CITIZENSHIP, AND A STRONG WORK ETHIC. OUR YOUTH AND GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS EXPOSE YOUNG PEOPLE TO CIVIC LEADERS AND HELP THEM DEVELOP AN UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION OF CIVIC INVOLVEMENT. OUR SERVICE LEARNING AND ENVIROMENTAL PROGRAMS HELP YOUTH DEVELOP AN APPRECIATION OF CHARITABLE SERVICE AND PRESERVATION OF OUR NATURAL RESOURCES. OUR YMCA RESIDENT CAMP PROGRAMS PROVIDE A LASTING EXPERIENCE OF PERSONAL ENRICHMENTS. RESIDENTIAL AND DAY CAMPS OFFER ADVENTURE AND LEARNING ACTIVITIES THAT PROVIDE CHALLENCE AND PROMOTE SPIRITUAL AWAREMENT, MENTAL DEVELOPMENT, PHYSICAL WELL-BEING, SOCIAL GROWTH AND SELF-RESPECT. CAMPING HELPS YOUTH BECOME AWARE OF THEIR PHYSICAL AND MENTAL CAPABILITIES, TO RECOGNIZE THE VALUE OF COOPERATION, AND TO GAIN CONFIDENCE.
- $60,576 spent. Y SWIM LESSONS: PARTICIPANTS LEARN AND PRACTICE NEW SWIMMING SKILLS AND FEEL A SENSE OF ACHIEVEMENT FROM MASTERING SOMETHING NEW THAT THEY CAN ENJOY THE REST OF THEIR LIVES. WHILE PARTICIPATING IN FUN WATER SPORTS AND GAMES, CHILDREN ALSO INCREASE THEIR PHYSICAL ACTIVITY LEVELS. PARTICIPANS IN Y SWIM LESSONS ARE CONNECTED TO OTHERS IN THE CLASS, MAKE NEW FRIENDS AND RECOGNIZE NEW ROLE MODELS. THE PARTICIPANTS ARE MORE COMFORTABLE AND SECRUE AROUND WATER, AS THEY LEARN WATER SAFETY AND IMPROVE THEIR SWIM SKILLS. CHILDREN HAVE A STRONGER BOND WITH THEIR PARENTS AND FAMILY MEMBERS FROM THE TAKE HOME ACTIVITIES OF FAMILY HUDDLES AND SHARING BOATING SAFETING TIPS.
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
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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.
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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since May 1924.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.
Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.
A much larger organization has a similar name: Young Mens Christian Association of the North (Minneapolis, MN), EIN 45-2563299. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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