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Young Mens Christian Association of Ashland

EIN 93-0386976 · Ashland, OR

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

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Income
$5.8 million
Spending
$5.5 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
31.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 86%
Employees
274
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$153,800, 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: 100 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 31.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 32% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 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.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 13 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. $2.3 million spent. HEALTH ENHANCEMENT INCLUDES A WIDE RANGE OF PROGRAMS PROMOTING TOTAL HEALTH, INCLUDING SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE FITNESS, YOUTH SPORTS, ADULT SPORTS, REHABILITATION, WELLNESS EDUCATION, AQUATICS, YOUTH FITNESS AND GYMNASTICS. ALL THE PROGRAMS STRESS THE VALUE OF PREVENTION THROUGH A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE AND HEALTH EDUCATION. AN ESTIMATED 15,000 MEN, WOMEN, TEENS, AND CHILDREN IN THE COMMUNITY HAVE PARTICIPATED IN YMCA PROGRAMS AND ENHANCED THEIR HEALTH AND WELL-BEING. THE PROGRAMS ARE AVAILABLE TO ALL REGARDLESS OF AGE, RACE, SEX, FAITH, ETHNICITY, ABILITY, OR RELIGION. DUES AND FEES ARE BASED ON COMMUNITY AFFORDABILITY, AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE TO THOSE WHO CANNOT AFFORD TO PAY THE FULL COST TO PARTICIPATE.
  2. $930,795 spent. CAMPING PROGRAMS OFFER A VARIETY OF CAMPING EXPERIENCES FOR YOUTH THROUGHOUT OUR COMMUNITY. CAMPING PROGRAMS INCLUDE DAY CAMPS, SPORTS CAMPS, RESIDENT CAMPS, OUTINGS, LEADERSHIP TRAINING, AND SPECIALTY CAMPS. THESE PROGRAMS PROVIDE WHOLESOME LEARNING, FUN, EXERCISE, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, AND APPRECIATION OF NATURE WHILE FOSTERING POSITIVE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT. THE CAMPING PROGRAMS PROVIDED 1800 UNITS OF SERVICE REPRESENTING APPROXIMATELY 1,000 CHILDREN. THE PROGRAMS ARE AVAILABLE TO ALL REGARDLESS OF AGE, RACE, SEX, FAITH, ETHNICITY, ABILITY, OR RELIGION. DUES AND FEES ARE BASED ON COMMUNITY AFFORDABILITY, AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE TO THOSE WHO CANNOT AFFORD TO PAY THE FULL COST TO PARTICIPATE.
  3. $1.5 million spent. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT ENCOMPASSES A VARIETY OF COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAMS INCLUDING LICENSED CHILDCARE, PRESCHOOL AND SCHOOL-AGED CHILDCARE. THESE PROGRAMS FOSTER GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT, HELP CHILDREN DEVELOP MORAL AND ETHICAL BEHAVIOR, SELF ESTEEM, AND GIVE THEM A SAFE, NURTURING PLACE TO PLAY AND GROW. BECAUSE CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF EACH PROGRAM AND SERVICE OFFERED, CHILDREN DEVELOP A FOUNDATION FOR FUTURE GROWTH. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS SERVE ABOUT 250 YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES EACH DAY. THE PROGRAMS ARE AVAILABLE TO ALL REGARDLESS OF AGE, RACE, SEX, FAITH, ETHNICITY, ABILITY OR RELIGION. DUES AND FEES ARE BASED ON COMMUNITY AFFORDABILITY, AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE TO THOSE WHO CANNOT AFFORD TO PAY THE FULL COST TO PARTICIPATE.

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 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 October 13, 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 2024.

    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 December 1947.

    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 October 21, 2026.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: Young Mens Christian Association Retirement Fund (New York, NY), EIN 13-5562401. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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