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Wood River Community Young Mens Christian Association Inc

EIN 82-0481436 · Boise, ID

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To build strong kids, strong families, & strong communities through programs that develop the whole person in spirit, mind, & body.

Income
$15.3 million
Spending
$4.4 million
Spent on programs
74%
Reserves
12.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 85%
Employees
208
Volunteers
312
Highest pay
$196,035, ceo/executive director

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 88% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 12.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 71% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 127% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    74% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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. Higher than 46% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    22 of 22 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

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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 (3)
  1. $1.5 million spent. Youth Programs at the Y include day camps, gardening programs, and many others. One program highlight is SummerBridge, a free summer academic and enrichment program devoted to increasing children's literacy and math skills and designed to help low-income children avoid summer learning loss. The Y partners with the local school district to deliver academic and social enrichment five days per week, for five weeks from June through July. SummerBridge also aims to strengthen each participant's self-confidence, self-esteem, social and emotional development, physical health and well-being. The summer learning model includes transportation to and from the program site, breakfast and lunch for the children, community exploring, literacy instruction, math instruction, enrichment courses and fun field trips. SummerBridge is one way the Y is working to bring meaningful change to our community. The local school district reported that SummerBridge students outperform their peers; the 4:1 educator-to-student ratio is a part of that.
  2. $997,642 spent. Aquatics: The indoor aquatic center is the location for all of the Y's aquatic programs, including swim team, swim lessons, and water exercise. One program highlight is the Y's Make-a-Splash program, a proactive approach to teaching basic water and safety skills to Blaine County 2nd graders at no cost to them or their families. In partnership with the local schools, children come to the Y during school hours to receive six, 45-minute sessions taught by experienced instructors and volunteers to ensure that children learn important skills while receiving time and support necessary to be successful. Skill focus is on a safety stroke known as the elementary backstroke delivering efficient movement with minimal exertion. The children learn to overcome water-related fears and respond appropriately in an emergency. The Y believes that drowning tragedies are preventable by building safety skills that can be taken anywhere.
  3. $752,124 spent. Community Health: The YMCA provides health-oriented programs like yoga, cycling, pilates, chronic disease programs, and many others. One program highlight is the, "A Y For All Seasons Campaign". Life in the mountains has many benefits. It also means that winters are long and seasonal depression is a factor. Our children need places to run and play. We need community gathering places for recreation like Pickleball, Basketball, Soccer, and so much more. We need dedicated teen gathering and program spaces. We need a place for everyone, especially seniors to walk indoors when the snow is deep and the air is cold. The Y is raising significant capital funds to achieve this goal. Please note that giving is increasing to reach this long term goal.

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 September 1995.

    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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