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Wenatchee Valley Young Mens Christian Association

EIN 91-0578224 · Wenatchee, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The mission of the Wenatchee Valley YMCA is to strengthen youth, families, and communities by promoting Christian principles and putting them into practice through leadership and programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.

Income
$12.5 million
Spending
$4.4 million
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
-4.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 65%
Employees
194
Volunteers
132
Highest pay
$156,911, chief executive 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: 65 out of 100. Higher than 51% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 65% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 51% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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 25

    22 of 25 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, 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)
  1. $1.4 million spent. Youth Development; YMCA Youth and Teen Programs provide quality activities led by appropriate role models in positive environments for children who might otherwise be unsupervised. Participants develop self-esteem and good values like caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. The YMCA Teen Center is open 20 hours per week and includes a activities for STEM, arts, creative Learning Centers, Gaming, cooking classes, and special events. Other Youth Development programs include Licensed Childcare, Swimming Lessons, Teen Strength Training, Youth Basketball, and Recreation Swims that allow children to develop new skills and provide positive outlets for youthful energy. Student Care, Summer Adventure Camp, and Extreme Teens all support healthy families by providing quality care for children of working parents. No child is ever denied participation because of an inability to pay. YMCA Youth Development Programs served more than 3,467 youth in 2024.
  2. $1.4 million spent. Health Enhancement Programs: YMCA Health Enhancement Programs stress the value of prevention through sound physical activities and healthy lifestyle habits. A positive environment and supportive staff build a spirit of community that encourages participants who need consistent support to reach their wellness goals. A reduced fee membership is available to individuals whose annual income is less than $25,000 and to households whose annual income is less than $33,000 with adjusts for the size of the family thereafter. The availability of affordable programs, facilities, and equipment contributes to the health of the community. YMCA Health Enhancement Program offerings include Aerobic Dance, Personal Fitness, Water Exercise, Strength Training, Cardiovascular Training, Swimming, Basketball, Racquetball, Dance, Family Activities, Nutrition, and Group Cycling. YMCA Health Enhancement Programs served more than 3,964 people in 2024.
  3. $722,680 spent. Camping: YMCA Camping Programs promote spiritual awareness, environmental education, physical well being and social growth. YMCA Camping Programs emphasize character development, teaching new skills, and are designed to build self-esteem in children and teens. Financial assistance is available to children unable to afford the regular fees. The YMCA also provides outdoor education and recreation for a number of schools and not for profit organizations, last year totaling 1,569. The Wenatchee Valley YMCA Camping Programs served 290 Summer Campers and 813 off season participants along with roughly 53 family campers in 2024.

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

  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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. 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.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since September 1942.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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