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Mid-Willamette Family YMCA Inc

EIN 93-0479079 · Albany, OR

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak20 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 57 cents.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

The Y is a cause-driven organization that is for youth development, for healthy living and for social responsibility. Our mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

Income
$5.0 million
Spending
$6.4 million
Spent on programs
72%
Reserves
-6.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 84%
Employees
254
Volunteers
47
Highest pay
$176,425, chief executive officer

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 20 out of 100. Higher than 1% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 14% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 29% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 29% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    72% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 57 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 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 25

    21 of 21 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, 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 (5)
  1. $1.4 million spent. CHILD CARE, DAY CAMP, YOUTH SPORTS AND MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT EXPENSE FOR SOLICITATION OF NEW MEMBERS AND DUES, RETENTION OF CURRENT MEMBERS AND OTHER MEMBERSHIP PROGRAMS. (Expenses $ 855,653 including grants of $)(Revenue $ 910,135) FAMILY SERVICES: THE YMCA'S FAMILY SERVICES PROGRAMS INCLUDE A COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN OF ALL AGES. OPPORTUNITIES RANGE FROM EARLY CHILDHOOD CHILDWATCH AND PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS TO SCHOOL AGED SUMMER DAY CAMP AND AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS AS WELL AS A HOST OF SPECIAL EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THE Y'S YOUTH DEVELOPMENT FOCUS IS TO NURTURE THE POTENTIAL OF EVERY CHILD AND TEEN.
  2. $1.4 million spent. FITNESS AND WELLNESS: THE YMCA OFFERS 32 LAND FITNESS AND 23 WATER FITNESS CLASSES EACH WEEK, WITH MORE THAN 500 PARTICIPANTS. IN ADDITION, 150 INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED WELLNESS COACHING OR PERSONAL TRAINING. PROGRAM AND CLASSES ARE OFFERED ON A DAILY BASIS AS PART OF THE REGULAR QUARTERLY PROGRAM SCHEDULE. MEMBERSHIP REVENUE NOT SPECIFICALLY ALLOCATED TO THIS PROGRAM IS ACCOUNTED FOR IN 4D BELOW.
  3. $909,057 spent. AQUATICS: MORE THAN 1,000 YOUTH AND ADULTS PARTICIPATED IN LEARN TO SWIM, SWIM LESSONS, SWIM TEAM, LAP SWIM AND RECREATION SWIM ON A DAILY BASIS AS PART OF THE REGULAR QUARTERLY PROGRAM SCHEDULE. MEMBERSHIP REVENUE NOT SPECIFICALLY ALLOCATED TO THIS PROGRAM IS ACCOUNTED FOR IN 4D BELOW. (Expenses $ 855,653 including grants of $)(Revenue $ 910,135) FAMILY SERVICES: THE YMCA'S FAMILY SERVICES PROGRAMS INCLUDE A COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN OF ALL AGES. OPPORTUNITIES RANGE FROM EARLY CHILDHOOD CHILDWATCH AND PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS TO SCHOOL AGED SUMMER DAY CAMP AND AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS AS WELL AS A HOST OF SPECIAL EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THE Y'S YOUTH DEVELOPMENT FOCUS IS TO NURTURE THE POTENTIAL OF EVERY CHILD AND TEEN.
  4. $855,653 spent. FAMILY SERVICES: THE YMCA'S FAMILY SERVICES PROGRAMS INCLUDE A COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN OF ALL AGES. OPPORTUNITIES RANGE FROM EARLY CHILDHOOD CHILDWATCH AND PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS TO SCHOOL AGED SUMMER DAY CAMP AND AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS AS WELL AS A HOST OF SPECIAL EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THE Y'S YOUTH DEVELOPMENT FOCUS IS TO NURTURE THE POTENTIAL OF EVERY CHILD AND TEEN.
  5. DAY CAMP, YOUTH SPORTS AND MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT EXPENSE FOR SOLICITATION OF NEW MEMBERS AND DUES, RETENTION OF CURRENT MEMBERS AND OTHER MEMBERSHIP PROGRAMS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 2025.

    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 1960.

    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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