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Olympic Peninsula Young Mens Christian Assn

EIN 91-0652924 · Sequim, 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 OLYMPIC PENINSULA YMCA IS A CHARITABLE ASSOCIATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES THROUGH PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT BUILD HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND, AND BODY.

Income
$7.3 million
Spending
$5.6 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
1.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 53%
Employees
232
Volunteers
128
Highest pay
$165,112, ceo

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 38% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 39% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 24% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 57% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% 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 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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. $2.7 million spent. HEALTHY LIVING: Our Y provides programs and services to enable people of all ages to develop their full potential in spirit, mind, and body. The Y provides healthy living coaches to help people set and achieve their personal health and well-being goals. The Y also offers chronic disease prevention and management programs to help people regain and/or reclaim their health. Healthy living programs include youth sports, swimming lessons, group exercise classes, aquatics programs, and chronic disease prevention and management programs such as Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring and Rock Steady Boxing (for individuals with Parkinson's). Financial assistance is made available so that participation at the Y is accessible for anyone in the community. In 2024, we served more than 13,000 people and provided more than $472,000 in membership support for individuals and families with financial need.
  2. $1.1 million spent. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: At the Y, kids, teens, and young adults of all socio-economic backgrounds discover and pursue their potential academically and socially. The Y offers a wide variety of programs throughout the North Olympic Peninsula, serving remote and rural populations. Youth development programs include after-school enrichment, licensed child care, Building Futures (school-based mentoring), preschool playgroups, child/youth literacy, and summer day camp. Our out-of-school time programs provide young people with the support and resources they need to learn, build new skills, make new friends, gain confidence and acquire leadership skills. In 2024, we served 424 children at program locations throughout the Olympic Peninsula. More than $43,000 was provided in financial assistance so that a youth's economic circumstances was not a barrier to participation.
  3. $967,576 spent. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: Since its inception the YMCA has responded to society's most pressing needs by developing innovative community-based solutions and uniting people from all walks of life to participate in and work for positive social change. Social responsibility programs and initiatives provided by the Y include our team of Family Resource Navigators who provide a centralized hub for local families to access needed resources, serving as the host agency for Jefferson County's Children's Advocacy Center, meals programs to address food and nutrition insecurity, water safety instruction/drowning prevention, support services for unhoused children and families, and civic engagement via youth and government.

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 December 1949.

    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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