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The Young Mens Christian Association of Northern Utah

EIN 87-0212472 · Salt Lake Cty, UT

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

WE PROVIDE OUR COMMUNITIES WITH EXPERIENCES THAT BUILD STRONG KIDS, STRONG FAMILIES, AND STRONG COMMUNITIES. WE STRIVE TO BE THE LEADER IN UNDERSTANDING AND MEETING OUR COMMUNITIES' NEEDS BY DEVELOPING AND ADAPTING HIGH QUALITY PROGRAMS AND EXPERIENCES THAT PROVIDE VALUE TO CHILDREN, ADULTS, AND FAMILIES.

Income
$7.5 million
Spending
$5.8 million
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
18.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 44%
Employees
221
Volunteers
143
Highest pay
$242,310, 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 18.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 22% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 14 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 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 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 (5)
  1. $2.3 million spent. OUR CAMP PROGRAMS INCLUDE OVERNIGHT CAMPS AS WELL AS DAY CAMPS DURING THE SUMMER AND VARIOUS HOLIDAYS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. CAMP ROGER AND CAMP MILL HOLLOW PROVIDE RESIDENT CAMPING FOR ALL YOUTH AND IS ACCESSIBLE TO ALL FAMILIES. OUR CAMP PROGRAMS INCLUDE OUR FOUR CORE COMPONENTS OF ART, FITNESS, ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP, AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT. CAMP PROGRAMMING INTEGRATES THE SIX VALUES OF CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY, FRIENDSHIP AND SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT. THESE ELEMENTS ARE EVIDENT IN THE PROGRAMMING, ACTIVITIES, STAFF, AND YOUTH INTERACTIONS. YOUTH DEVELOP POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS, BUILD STRONG SELF ESTEEM, AND SHAPE A POSITIVE SELF EFFICACY. WE PROVIDE EACH CAMPER WITH A MEANINGFUL EXPERIENCE THAT POSITIVELY IMPACTS THEIR LIVES FOR YEARS TO COME. THEY GROW PHYSICALLY, SOCIALLY, AND SPIRITUALLY. WE SERVED OVER 2560 PARTICIPANTS IN OUR VARIOUS CAMPS DURING THE YEAR. (Expenses $ 59,304 including grants of $ 22,119)(Revenue $ 44,589) OUR COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND HEALTH AND HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS ACCOMMODATE AND SERVE THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY. THEY BRING FAMILIES CLOSER, ENCOURAGE GOOD HEALTH, AND FOSTER CONNECTIONS THROUGH FITNESS, SPORTS, EDUCATION, FUN, AND SHARED INTERESTS. WE HELP BUILD STRONG KIDS, STRONG FAMILIES AND STRONG COMMUNITIES.
  2. $1.1 million spent. EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAMS SERVE AGE 3 THROUGH K AND ARE ACCESSIBLE TO ALL FAMILIES. OUR PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO DEVELOP YOUTH TO THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL IN MIND, BODY, AND SPIRIT BY INCORPORATING THE VALUES OF CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, AND RESPONSIBILITY. OUR PROGRAMS ARE A "HOME AWAY FROM HOME" PROVIDING A SAFE ENVIRONMENT WHERE CHILDREN CAN SOCIALIZE, HAVE NUTRITIONAL SNACKS OR MEALS, AND PARTICIPATE IN A VARIETY OF FUN AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES. CHILDREN WHO PARTICIPATE IN THESE PROGRAMS ARE PREPARED FOR KINDERGARTEN AND HAVE POSITIVE EXPERIENCES TO DEVELOP SELF-ESTEEM AND SELF-CONCEPT. THE YMCA SERVED OVER 199 KIDS IN THEIR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAMS.
  3. $950,209 spent. OUR OUT-OF-SCHOOL PROGRAMS SERVE ALL YOUTH AND ARE ACCESSIBLE TO ALL FAMILIES. OUR PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO DEVELOP YOUTH TO THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL IN MIND, BODY, AND SPIRIT BY INCORPORATING THE VALUES OF CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT AND RESPONSIBILITY. OUR PROGRAMS ARE A "HOME AWAY FROM HOME" PROVIDING AN ENVIRONMENT BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL WHERE CHILDREN CAN UNWIND FROM THE STRUCTURED SCHOOL DAY, SOCIALIZE, HAVE NUTRITIOUS SNACKS OR MEALS, DO HOMEWORK, AND PARTICIPATE IN A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES. YOUTH WHO PARTICIPATE IN THESE PROGRAMS IMPROVE SIGNIFICANTLY IN ATTITUDES, BEHAVIOR, AND SCHOOL PERFORMANCE. PROGRAMS CONSIST OF FOUR CORE COMPONENTS OF HOMEWORK SUPPORT, FITNESS & NUTRITION, ART & CULTURE, AND SCIENCE. THE YMCA SERVED OVER 518 OF UTAH'S YOUTH THROUGH 15 AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS. (Expenses $ 59,304 including grants of $ 22,119)(Revenue $ 44,589) OUR COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND HEALTH AND HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS ACCOMMODATE AND SERVE THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY. THEY BRING FAMILIES CLOSER, ENCOURAGE GOOD HEALTH, AND FOSTER CONNECTIONS THROUGH FITNESS, SPORTS, EDUCATION, FUN, AND SHARED INTERESTS. WE HELP BUILD STRONG KIDS, STRONG FAMILIES AND STRONG COMMUNITIES.
  4. $59,304 spent. OUR COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND HEALTH AND HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS ACCOMMODATE AND SERVE THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY. THEY BRING FAMILIES CLOSER, ENCOURAGE GOOD HEALTH, AND FOSTER CONNECTIONS THROUGH FITNESS, SPORTS, EDUCATION, FUN, AND SHARED INTERESTS. WE HELP BUILD STRONG KIDS, STRONG FAMILIES AND STRONG COMMUNITIES.
  5. OUR COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND HEALTH AND HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS ACCOMMODATE AND SERVE THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY. THEY BRING FAMILIES CLOSER, ENCOURAGE GOOD HEALTH, AND FOSTER CONNECTIONS THROUGH FITNESS, SPORTS, EDUCATION, FUN, AND SHARED INTERESTS. WE HELP BUILD STRONG KIDS, STRONG FAMILIES AND STRONG COMMUNITIES. OUR COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS SERVE OVER 3,100 INDIVIDUALS AT MULTIPLE SITES WITH ADAPTABLE PROGRAMS FOR THE DEMOGRAPHICS AROUND EACH LOCATION. THEY SERVE YOUTH, ADULTS, AND SENIORS, AS WELL AS ENGAGE IN HEALTH AND WELLNESS AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH.

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 November 6, 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 June 1959.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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