Young Mens Christian Association of Yakima
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE YAKIMA FAMILY YMCA SEEKS TO PUT CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY FOR ALL. OUR MISSION STATEMENT IS BROUGHT TO LIFE THROUGH THE EFFORTS OF OUR PROFESSIONAL STAFF AND A GROUP OF COMMITTED VOLUNTEER LEADERS WHO PROVIDE THEIR TIME, TALENT AND TREASURE TO SERVE THE COMMUNITY. WE WELCOME PEOPLE OF ALL FAITHS, RACES, ABILITIES, AGES AND INCOMES. NO ONE IS TURNED AWAY FOR INABILITY TO PAY.
- Income
- $6.6 million
- Spending
- $6.8 million
- Spent on programs
- 72%
- Reserves
- 49.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 83%
- Employees
- 265
- Volunteers
- 141
- Highest pay
- $198,803, 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
Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 49.2 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 1% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 4% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1572% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 22 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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2517 of 17 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
0 of 10Did not give 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 (3)
- $3.2 million spent. THE YAKIMA FAMILY YMCA STRIVES TO SERVE ITS COMMUNITY AS A "FOR IMPACT ORGANIZATION THAT OFFERS A WIDE VARIETY OF EFFECTIVE PROGRAMS. - AQUATICS. OUR AQUATICS PROGRAM INCLUDES A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES; LAP SWIM, WATER WALKING, AQUA ZUMBA, FAMILY SWIM, SWIM LESSONS, SWIM TEAM, WATER AEROBICS, ARTHIRITIS CLASSES, LIFE GUARD TRAINING AND COMPETITIVE STROKE CLASSES. OUR LEARN TO SWIM PROGRAM IS CONDUCTED EACH YEAR DURING SPRING BREAK FOR LOCAL SCHOOLS. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SUNRISE ROTARY, THIS PROGRAM IS PROVIDED AT NO CHARGE TO ABOUT 300 PARTICIPANTS. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES FREE SWIMMING LESSONS TO LOCAL YOUTH. THIS PROGRAM GIVES YOUNG PEOPLE CONFIDENCE IN THE WATER, THE ABILITY TO SWIM AND INSTRUCTION IN WATER SAFETY. GIVEN THE MANY IRRIGATION CANALS, UNPREDICTABLE RIVERS AND LAKES IN OUR COMMUNITY, THIS PROGRAM MEETS A NEED FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION IN WATER SAFETY. - HEALTH & WELLNESS. HEALTH & WELLNESS FEATURES MANY AEROBICS CLASSES DESIGNED FOR PEOPLE FROM YOUNG ADULT THROUGH SENIOR AGE GROUPS. LEAGUES FOR BASKETBALL AND RACQUETBALL PROVIDE MANY OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARTICIPATORY RECREATION. GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES PROVIDE MANY HEALTH AND SOCIAL BENEFITS FOR PARTICIPANTS. DANCE, YOGA AND PILATES CLASSES ARE ALSO OFFERED THROUGH HEALTH & WELLNESS. - GENERAL MEMBERSHIP. GENERAL MEMBERSHIP AT THE YMCA GIVES PEOPLE ACCESS TO OUR FULL RANGE OF EQUIPMENT AND PROGRAMS. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE TO THOSE WHO CANNOT AFFORD MEMBERSHIP FEES. REVENUE FROM MEMBERSHIP HELPS FUND OTHER PROGRAMS AND OPERATIONS, INCLUDING YOUTH OUTREACH ACTIVITIES. IN ADDITION TO FACILITY USE, WE ENCOURAGE MEMBER INVOLVEMENT. MEMBERS MAKE UP OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS AS WELL AS THE EIGHT COMMITTEES THAT HELP SHAPE OUR POLICIES AND OPERATION. VOLUNTEER MEMBERS LEAD AND INFLUENCE THE OPERATION AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT OF OUR YMCA. SOME MEMBERS VOLUNTEER TO HELP RAISE FUNDS FOR OUR ANNUAL PARTNER WITH YOUTH CAMPAIGN. MANY MEMBERS DONATE THEIR TIME AND TALENT TO MAKE THE YMCA A POSITIVE PLACE FOR OTHER MEMBERS AND THE COMMUNITY AT-LARGE. PARTERNER WITH YOUTH FUNDS SUPPORT DIFFERENENT ELEMENTS OF Y PROGRAMS, SERVING SEVERAL THOUSAND PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITY.
- $1.1 million spent. CHILD CARE. SAFE, HIGH QUALITY AND AFFORDABLE PROGRAMS PROVIDE SERVICES THAT ALLOW PARENTS TO ATTEND SCHOOL OR WORK TO SUPPORT THEIR FAMILIES. FULLY LICENSED INFANT, TODDLER, PRE-SCHOOL AND PRE-KINDER PROGRAMS OFFER VALUES-BASED EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNGSTERS FROM AGES SIX WEEKS TO FIVE YEARS. CHILDREN SERVED THROUGH OUR JEWETT CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER RECEIVE EARLY LEARNING INSTRUCTION THAT PREPARES THEM FOR KINDERGARTEN SUCCESS. THE YMCA ALSO RUNS CHILD CARE PROGRAMS DURING EXTENDED SCHOOL HOLIDAYS, PROVIDING A SAFE LEARNING AND RECREATIONAL ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN WITH WORKING PARENTS. PARTNER WITH YOUTH CAMPAIGN FUNDS DO HELP SUPPORT OUR CHILD CARE PROGRAMS. OUR JEWETT ENDOWMENT ALSO SUPPORTS THE OPERATION OF THE JEWETT CENTER.
- $588,910 spent. CAMP DUDLEY IS A YMCA RESIDENT CAMP LOCATED ON 13 ACRES OF FOREST LAND THAT SURROUNDS CLEAR LAKE NEAR WHITE PASS. CAMP DUDLEYS SIX WEEK SUMMER RESIDENT CAMP PROVIDES RECREATION, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING IN YMCA CORE VALUES TO ABOUT 400 KIDS AGES 8-15. YOUNG ADULTS, AGE 18 AND OLDER, ENJOY EMPLOYMENT AS COUNSELORS. SPRING BREAK CAMP AND LEADERSHIP CAMP ALSO PROVIDE PERSONAL GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES FOR AREA YOUNGSTERS. MANY OF THE YOUNG PEOPLE WHO ATTEND CAMP DUDLEY, DO SO AS A RESULT OF DONATED FUNDS TO OUR PARTNER WITH YOUTH CAMPAIGN AND OTHER FUNDRAISING EFFORTS. CAMP DUDLEY IS OPEN YEAR ROUND FOR RENTAL AS A RETREAT CENTER.
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 October 13, 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 November 6, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since May 1972.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.
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