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Young Mens Christian Association of San Joaquin County

EIN 94-1156319 · Stockton, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WE BUILD STRONG MINDS, CHARACTER AND BODIES FOR ALL YOUTH IN OUR COMMUNITY.

Income
$6.9 million
Spending
$6.6 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
5.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 92%
Employees
375
Volunteers
63
Highest pay
$138,879, chief executive officer

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

Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 20% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 21% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • 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

    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 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 (3)
  1. $5.8 million spent. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT:YMCA OF SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY STEP-UP / BRIDGE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM:THE YMCA OPERATES 30 FREE AFTER SCHOOL SITES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH STOCKTON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT (STEP-UP) AND LODI UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT (BRIDGE AND ELOP). EACH SITE SERVES OVER 125 STUDENTS A DAY, TOTALING TO OVER 3,750 YOUTH THAT THE YMCA IMPACTS DAILY. THESE PROGRAMS OFFER TUTORIAL AND HOMEWORK HELP, PHYSICAL FITNESS ACTIVITIES THROUGH COACHED SPORTS. CURRICULUM, AND ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES. THE YMCA IS PART OF A LARGER PARTNERSHIP WITH ORGANIZATIONS LIKE THE UNIVERSITY OF PACIFIC, THE TABLE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, AND THE CITY OF LODI TO SERVE MULTIPLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS COUNTY WIDE. THE FUNDING FOR THESE PROGRAMS COME FROM BOTH STATE AND FEDERAL SOURCES.
  2. $217 spent. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY:YMCA OF SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY DAY CAMP PROGRAM: THE YMCA OPERATES DAY CAMPS DURING SCHOOL BREAKS FOR KIDS IN KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 8TH GRADE. WE CAN OFFER DAY CAMP TO STUDENTS IN THE LINCOLN, MANTECA, LODI AND STOCKTON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICTS. OUR DAY CAMPS OFFER PARENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO HAVE QUALITY CARE FOR THEIR KIDS WHEN SCHOOL IS NOT IN SESSION. THE PROGRAMS OPERATE WITH WEEKLY THEMES THAT INCORPORATE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES, ARTS, CRAFTS, AND GAMES. WE TAKE KIDS ON LOCAL FIELD TRIPS AROUND THE AREA TO ACQUAINT THEM WITH WHAT THE COUNTY HAS TO OFFER. OUR PROGRAMS ARE FEE AND ELOP BASED.
  3. HEALTHY LIVING:YMCA OF SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY YOUTH SPORTS: OUR YMCA OFFERS SPORTS LEAGUES YEAR-ROUND FOR CHILDREN BETWEEN THE AGES OF 3 THROUGH 17 IN SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY. OUR FOCUS IS ON HELPING CHILDREN OF ALL LEVELS DEVELOP FUNDAMENTALS, TEAMWORK, SELF-CONFIDENCE, AND NEW SKILLS. THE EMPHASIS FOR THE YOUNGER PARTICIPANTS (3-9 YEARS OF AGE) IS ON BUILDING CHARACTER, SKILLS DEVELOPMENT, AND FUNDAMENTALS OF THE GAME. THE PROGRAM FOR OUR OLDER PARTICIPANTS (10-17 YEARS OF AGE) IS A BIT MORE COMPETITIVE AND HAS A MORE INTENSE ATMOSPHERE. YMCA OF SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY AQUATICS PROGRAM:THE YMCA OFFERS AQUATICS PROGRAMS AT LINCOLN SUMMER CAMP. PROGRAMS INCLUDE CAMP PLAY, SWIM LESSONS AND WATER AEROBICS. YMCA SWIMMING LESSONS ARE MORE THAN JUST STROKE DEVELOPMENT. THEY ALSO INCLUDE WATER SAFETY, SPORTS AND GAMES, AND RESCUE SKILLS. ALL TAUGHT WITH AN EMPHASIS ON THE CORE VALUES OF CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, AND RESPONSIBILITY.

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 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 November 6, 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 June 2025.

    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 June 1951.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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