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Young Mens Christian Association of Eugene

EIN 93-0500679 · Eugene, OR

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR EUGENE FAMILY YMCA WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1887 AND CONTINUES TO THRIVE - SERVING PEOPLE FROM ALL OVER LANE COUNTY (NEARLY 50% OF OUR PARTICIPANTS LIVE OUTSIDE OF SOUTH EUGENE). WE ARE HERE FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, HEALTHY LIVING AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY-AND DESIGN PROGRAMS AND ENVIRONMENTS THAT WELCOME THE DIVERSE POPULATIONS OF OUR COMMUNITY AND MAKE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE TO ALL. WE OFFER HIGH-QUALITY PROGRAMS THAT FOCUS ON BUILDING STRONG CHARACTER, HEALTHY BODIES, AND LASTING, SUPPORTIVE RELATIONSHIPS AMONG OUR STAFF, VOLUNTEERS, MEMBERS AND LARGER COMMUNITY.

Income
$12.4 million
Spending
$12.1 million
Spent on programs
73%
Reserves
-1.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 84%
Employees
498
Volunteers
646
Highest pay
$197,181, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 51% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 12% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 37% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    73% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 27 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 26% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 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

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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 June 30, 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 (4)
  1. $1.9 million spent. HEALTH AND WELLNESS FOR YOUTH, ADULTS AND SENIORS: THE Y IS WHERE PEOPLE GET HEALTHY AND STAY HEALTHY THE OTHER 364 DAYS WHEN THEY ARE NOT WITH THEIR DOCTOR. OUR DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM, CANCER SURVIVOR WELLNESS PROGRAMS, AND ARTHRITIS WELLNESS PROGRAMS ARE JUST A FEW EXAMPLES OF HOW OUR ORGANIZATION IS COMMITTED TO HELPING PEOPLE AT ALL STAGES OF LIFE AND WELLNESS ENGAGE IN PREVENTION AND RECOVERY EVERY DAY. OUR PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO HELP PEOPLE CREATE REALISTIC GOALS FOR OVERALL WELLBEING, FOCUSING ON ILLNESS PREVENTION THROUGH REGULAR EXERCISE, PROPER NUTRITION, STRESS MANAGEMENT AND HEALTH EDUCATION.
  2. $6.5 million spent. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: WE BELIEVE IN NURTURING THE POTENTIAL OF ALL CHILDREN. AS THE LARGEST PRIVATE CHILDCARE PROVIDER IN OUR COUNTY, WE SERVE THOUSANDS OF CHILDREN EACH YEAR IN OUR PRESCHOOL, AFTERSCHOOL, CAMP, YOUTH SPORTS, AND DROP-IN CHILD CARE PROGRAMS. WE PROVIDE HIGH-QUALITY CARE, ENGAGING YOUTH IN ACADEMICS, STEM, ARTS, MENTORING, CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT AND LEADERSHIP. OUR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS ARE FUNDAMENTAL TO OUR MISSION TO STRENGTHEN FAMILIES AS ITS QUALITY, AFFORDABILITY AND ACCESSIBILITY ALL MAKE IT POSSIBLE FOR OUR FAMILIES TO BE GAINFULLY EMPLOYED WITH THE CONFIDENCE THAT THEIR CHILDREN ARE IN A SAFE, CARING AND NURTURING ENVIRONMENT.
  3. $368,699 spent. YOUTH SPORTS/ LIFE SPORTS: IN A TYPICAL YEAR, THE Y HELPS OVER 7,000 CHILDREN IN OUR COMMUNITY STAY ACTIVE AND HEALTHY WHILE HAVING FUN AND LEARNING SKILLS FROM HIGH-INTEGRITY YMCA COACHES, LIFEGUARDS, REFEREES AND INSTRUCTORS. SPORTS (BASKETBALL, SOCCER, SWIMMING AND TENNIS) PROVIDE AN IDEAL CONTEXT FOR TEACHING CORE VALUES ALONG WITH HEALTHY HABITS THAT CAN LAST A LIFETIME. ALL PROGRAMS SEEK TO ENGAGE PARENTS, CARETAKERS AND SIBLINGS IN ORDER TO CREATE QUALITY FAMILY TIME IN A HEALTHY, SAFE, FUN ENVIRONMENT.
  4. $20,000 spent. CHARITABLE DISTRIBUTION

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 June 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 February 1943.

    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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