Young Mens Christian Assoc of Grays Harbor
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The YMCA is a charitable, community service organization whose mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all We are dedicated to building strong kids, strong families, and strong communities All persons are welcome at our YMCA, regardless of their ability to pay Our YMCA is founded and led by volunteers from our community, volunteers also serve as mentors, coaches, program leaders, instructors and more.
- Income
- $4.4 million
- Spending
- $4.8 million
- Spent on programs
- 79%
- Reserves
- 1.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 75%
- Employees
- 311
- Volunteers
- 179
- Highest pay
- $173,972, executive director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 59 out of 100. Higher than 30% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 1.7 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 12% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 11% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 0% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1579% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 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 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
10 of 10Gave 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 March 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)
- $2.7 million spent. The YMCA movement is something different and special. We are particularly relevant in today's society because we fill a void in the community. We put Christian principles into practice. We welcome and support children and families and help build the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. We are for everyone: people of all ages, races, religions, incomes and abilities. The YMCA builds community. We utilize programs as tools to address needs in our community. Membership is the foundation of all YMCA programs. We averaged 6,421 members throughout the year with over 27.1% receiving some form of assistance for their membership. During the fiscal year we provided $312,755 in scholarship assistance to kids, families and individuals. A major focus in our programming is meeting the need for quality programs that focus on physical activity. Our aquatics programs met this through teaching 2,437 kids to be safe around the water, having 42 children on swim team and 780 water exercise classes per year. Our health & fitness programs encouraged physical activity through 238 hours of personal training. We also focused on creating opportunities that encourage families to be together. Through multiple events including Healthy Kids Day, Harvest Carnival and Turkey Bingo, 958 people were reached.
- $663,776 spent. Youth Development: The YMCA strives to offer the youth in our community positive and affordable character building opportunities. We are happy to help motivate youth by developing both their desire to complete their homework and grow their education. In the Harbor After School Program, 367 attended. These youth were given a safe place to attend after school where they were tutored with their homework and kept physically active in a safe environment. This program reaches youth throughout the county including 6 sites in Aberdeen and Ocosta. As a safe environment for youth to develop socially and spiritually in a physically motivating culture the YMCA also emphasizes physically active opportunities. In the past year 843 kids participated in Youth Sports and Youth and Teen programs helping them to not only be better players but better people. The YMCA offers them a safe place to play games that are fun and exciting. The Impact Center had averaged 11 kids per day and offers the youth of our community a safe affordable place to be active and develop socially and spiritually with positive role models and the proper guidance. Finally, at the YMCA's Camp Bishop we utilize outdoor settings to offer affordable opportunities to the youth of the community. Character building activities are offered through camp programs, day camp and resident camp to youth by challenging the youth both physically and intellectually. In the last year $64,608 in scholarships were awarded to youth who could not otherwise afford to attend camp. Through this 513 mentored through Camp Bishop.
- $462,306 spent. Childcare: The YMCA is committed to providing quality care for children through Y-Kids childcare program and Busytown nursery. Y-Kids childcare is a safe, high-quality and affordable program providing parents with services that allow them to attend school or work to support their families. In many instances, Y-Kids program allows parents/guardians to remain employed while their children are in a safe, nurturing environment. Our free Busytown nursery allows parents/guardians the opportunity to pursue their health and fitness goals while their child is cared for. Last year, our Y averaged 94 kids per month during the school year for the Y-Kids the program and 108 kids during the summer. Busytown averaged 30 kids per day.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, 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 March 2025.
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 July 2000.
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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