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Young Mens Christian Association of Klamath County

EIN 93-0386978 · Klamath Falls, OR

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair59 out of 100GovernanceFair67 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR CAUSE IS TO STRENGTHEN THE FOUNDATION OF OUR COMMUNITY. WE DO THIS BY FOLLOWING OUR MISSION OF PUTTING CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE FOR ALL BY PROMOTING YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, ENCOURAGING HEALTHY LIVING AND PRACTICING SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY. IT IS THE GOAL OF THE YMCA THAT NO ONE IS LEFT OUT BY THEIR LACK OF ABILITY TO PAY.

Income
$2.6 million
Spending
$2.6 million
Spent on programs
74%
Reserves
2.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 72%
Employees
119
Volunteers
250
Highest pay
$66,115, 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

Fair: 59 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 17% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    74% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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

Fair: 67 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (4)
  1. $1.4 million spent. OUR YMCA PROVIDES HIGH QUALITY CHILD CARE AND IS ONE OF TWO SOUTHERN OREGON PROVIDERS WITH A 5 STAR QRIS RATING. WE WERE ONE OF A FEW PROVIDERS IN OREGON SELECTED TO CONTINUE TO OFFER THE PRESCHOOL PROMISE. IT IS AN OREGON PROGRAM THAT OFFERS FREE FULL TIME PRESCHOOL TO LOW INCOME FAMILIES. IN ADDITION, WE PROVIDED BOTH FULL AND PART TIME OPTIONS TO SERVE A WIDE RANGE OF FAMILY SCHEDULING NEEDS. WE ALSO EXPANDED OUR SERVICES TO INCLUDE INFANT CARE.
  2. $231,205 spent. THE YMCA OF KLAMATH FALLS PROVIDES INSTRUCTIONS IN SWIMMING TO ALL AGES. OUR SWIMMING LESSONS ARE DESIGNED TO MOVE CHILDREN FROM NOT BEING ABLE TO SWIM AT ALL, LEVEL 1, TO BEING COMFORTABLE IN THE WATER WITH A VARIETY OF SWIM STROKES, LEVEL 6. WE START CHILDREN IN THE WATER AS EARLY AS A FEW MONTHS OLD WITH OUR PARENT TOT SWIM LESSONS.
  3. $134,870 spent. YOUTH SPORTS ENCOURAGES A PHILOSOPHY OF FAIR PLAY AND TEAMWORK. THE YOUTH PROGRAMS HELP GIVE KIDS GOOD ROLE MODELS AND LEARN OUR CORE VALUES OF HONESTY, CARING, RESPECT, AND RESPONSIBILITY. WE BELIEVE EVERY CHILD SHOULD HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE. WE OFFER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND SCHOLARSHIPS TO ENSURE CHILDREN OF LOW INCOME FAMILIES CAN PARTICIPATE. WE ALSO OFFER A JR.GIANTS SUMMER BASEBALL PROGRAM. THIS IS A FREE PROGRAM FOR KIDS AGES 5-18 TO LEARN BASEBALL, READING, AND CHARACTER SKILLS.
  4. $115,603 spent. HEALTH ENHANCEMENT OFFERS PROGRAMS WHICH INCLUDE WEIGHT MANAGEMENT, EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, AND FITNESS OF BOTH MIND AND BODY. OUR YMCA PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES, ABILITIES, FAITHS, ETHNIC GROUPS, AND INCOMES.

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 February 1951.

    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.

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

    A much larger organization has a similar name: Young Mens Christian Association of the North (Minneapolis, MN), EIN 45-2563299. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

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

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