State Alliance of Michigan Ymcas
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE STATE ALLIANCE WILL BE USED TO CONVENE, COORDINATE, SUPPORT, ADVOCATE, AND CARRY OUT THE CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES OF THE MICHIGAN YMCA'S. MEMBERSHIP IS VOLUNTARY AND IS COMPRISED OF THE TWENTY-SIX MICHIGAN YMCA ASSOCIATIONS. THE STATE ALLIANCE WILL SERVE AS THE COORDINATING ORGANIZATION FOR THE STATEWIDE INITIATIVES WITH IN THE YMCA'S THREE AREAS OF FOCUS YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, HEALTHY LIVING, AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY.
- Income
- $23.9 million
- Spending
- $23.3 million
- Spent on programs
- 98%
- Reserves
- 1.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 97%
- Employees
- 10
- Volunteers
- 304
- Highest pay
- $249,105, chief partnership officer
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 39% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 1.3 months of spending.
Debt
2 of 20It owes 84% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 40% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1598% 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).
Independent board
25 of 258 of 8 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, 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 (5)
- $12.2 million spent. MiLEAP Grant: The Alliance coordinates and supports 25 YMCAs in 165 program sites to deliver academic enrichment programs during out of school time. Program sites were selected by free and reduced lunch data in their communities. Programming was aimed to support children emerging from school closure during COVID to prepare them for a successful return to the classroom. Over 15,000 children we received out of school time programming through this grant program. (Expenses $ 9,231,211 including grants of $ 9,019,543)(Revenue $ 9,820,208) Evidence Based Health Interventions and HUB Educational Services
- $1.1 million spent. Youth in Government (YIG): Is a civic education program for middle and high school students. The State Alliance YIG staff partners with schools throughout Michigan, supporting teacher advisors to meet with groups of students in a school club setting. The program teachers students to write mock bills and educates them on all aspects of the legislative process and promotes lifelong civic engagement. The Alliance provides financial assistance to schools and students for their registration fees for the program (approx. 90% scholarship). Student participants are selected by teacher advisors to participate in the program. Over 1400 youth were served during this year long program.
- $342,884 spent. HOST: The Alliance supports 25 YMCAs worked with 120 before and/or afterschool program sites. Over 9,000 students have participated in the before and/or after school programs to date, and received program support using Catch, SPARK or Food & Fun curriculum. In addition, a fundamental focus on nutrition ensures that feeding is a component of this program. The Alliance is the fiduciary of the funds allocated by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. (Expenses $ 9,231,211 including grants of $ 9,019,543)(Revenue $ 9,820,208) Evidence Based Health Interventions and HUB Educational Services
- $9.2 million spent. Evidence Based Health Interventions and HUB Educational Services
- Leaders Conference: A gathering of more than 400 YMCA staff members to provide training for their work. Additionally, the conference provides for collaboration connections between YMCAs and the ability to learn and share "Best Practices" in service to the communities served. Board Governance: The Alliance provides services to each individual YMCA at their discretion to help each independent YMCA Board of Directors to implement proven practice of governance using Y-USA materials as will as BoardSource documents and information. Strategic Planning: Each YMCA is encouraged to maintain an active Strategic Plan, customized for their community. The Alliance staff provides resources and facilitation to help YMCAs do this work effectively and meaningfully. Program & Tech Assistance: The Alliance staff provide assistance to YMCAs across the state in implementing evidence-based health programming in partnership with community providers. YMCA's provide Blood Pressure Selfmanagement, YMCA Diabetes Prevention, Enhanced Fitness and other programming to improve the health of Michigan residents and address needs in the chronic disease prevention area. Y-USA Public Policy: The Alliance partners with twenty-six independent YMCAs to communicate the work being done by YMCAs to public officials on the local, state and federal level. In addition, YMCA leaders are brought together at state and national events to help provide training and resources to communicate most effectively with our partners in various governmental areas. This work helps leverage the local efforts of YMCAs.
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 July 2016.
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.
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