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West End YMCA

EIN 95-1727678 · Upland, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE PURPOSE OF THE WEST END YMCA, IN AFFILIATION WITH THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES, IS TO HELP PERSONS OF ALL AGES, ETHNIC GROUPS AND RELIGIOUS AFFILIATIONS WHO ARE UNITED IN A COMMON EFFORT TO PUT JUDEO-CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE TO ENRICH THE QUALITY OF SPIRITUAL, MENTAL, PHYSICAL AND SOCIAL LIFE FOR OUR FAMILIES, OUR COMMUNITIES AND OURSELVES.

Income
$5.2 million
Spending
$5.0 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
7.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 83%
Employees
200
Volunteers
55
Highest pay
$240,507, ceo

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

Strong: 93 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% 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 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 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.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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 (3)
  1. $2.2 million spent. HEALTHY LIVING--THE Y IS THE LEADING VOICE ON HEALTH AND WELL-BEING. WE UNDERSTAND THAT CREATING WARM AND WELCOMING SPACES IN OUR FACILITIES AND NEIGHBORHOODS WILL BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER TO PURSUE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL BY BUILDING AND MAINTAINING HEALTHY HABITS FOR SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY IN THEIR EVERYDAY LIVES. WE FOSTER CONNECTIONS THROUGH OUR WELL-BEING APPROACH TO PROGRAMS WHICH INCLUDES FITNESS, SPORTS, SHARED INTERESTS, FUN, SUPPORT GROUPS, HEALTH SCREENINGS, BLOOD DRIVES, AND GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES, JUST TO MENTION A FEW. APPROXIMATELY 12,000 PEOPLE IN OUR COMMUNITY ARE RECEIVING THE SUPPORT, GUIDANCE AND RESOURCES THEY NEED TO ACHIEVE GREATER BALANCE IN THE AREAS OF SOCIAL, PHYSICAL, SPIRITUAL, AND EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING. WE PROVIDE A BROAD RANGE OF ACCESSIBLE, AFFORDABLE, INCLUSIVE, EFFECTIVE AND QUALITY PROGRAMMING THAT ADDRESSES A VARIETY OF EMERGING ISSUES IN OUR COMMUNITIES. THIS IS PARTICULARLY IMPORTANT AS OUR COMMUNITIES STRUGGLE WITH AN OBESITY CRISIS, FAMILY AND WORK LIFE BALANCE, AND INDIVIDUAL SEARCH FOR PERSONAL FULFILLMENT. TOTAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR 2025 EQUALED APPROXIMATELY $163,273.
  2. $1.9 million spent. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT--OUR Y IS COMMITTED TO NURTURING THE POTENTIAL OF EVERY CHILD AND TEEN THROUGH EXPANDING OPPORTUNITIES THAT HELP THEM GROW INTO HAPPY, HEALTHY, AND PRODUCTIVE ADULTS. OUR Y YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS, SERVING OVER 6,000 YOUTH ANNUALLY AND FOCUS ON FOUR OUTCOMES: 1) LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, 2) SWIM, SPORTS AND PLAY, 3) CAMP, AND 4) EDUCATION. OUR YMCA ADDRESSES THREE BARRIERS TO YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, CHILDHOOD DROWNING, SEDENTARY AND OBESE CHILDREN, AND RISK-TAKING BEHAVIORS. THESE BARRIERS ARE STRATEGICALLY ATTACKED THROUGH OUR INITIATIVES PROCESS WHICH IN THE PAST YEAR COMMITTED OVER 15,000 HOURS OF PROGRAMMING TO OVER 4,000 CHILDREN. TOTAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR 2025 EQUALED APPROXIMATELY $35,537.
  3. $30,752 spent. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY--AT THE Y, WE BELIEVE IN GIVING BACK AND SUPPORTING OUR NEIGHBORS WE HAVE BEEN LISTENING AND RESPONDING TO OUR COMMUNITY'S MOST CRITICAL SOCIAL NEEDS SINCE 1895. THE Y ENCOURAGES PERSONAL INVOLVEMENT AND INVESTMENT TO SUPPORT, FUND AND LEAD THE Y'S CRITICAL WORK IN THE COMMUNITY, SO THAT WE CAN REACH MORE PEOPLE AND DO MORE GOOD WE PROVIDE ACCESS TO TRAINING, RESOURCES AND SUPPORT TO HELP ELIMINATE BARRIERS AND EMPOWER OUR NEIGHBORS TO MAKE POSITIVE CHANGE, SO THAT THEY CAN CREATE A BETTER FUTURE FOR THEMSELVES. THE Y WELCOMES, ENGAGES AND CONNECTS DIVERSE POPULATIONS IN OUR COMMUNITY AND AROUND THE WORLD, SO THAT ALL INDIVIDUALS CAN REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AND OUR CHANGING COMMUNITIES ARE UNITED AND STRONG. IN 2023, WE ENGAGED OVER 25,000 Y MEMBERS, PARTICIPANTS, AND VOLUNTEERS IN ACTIVITIES, PROGRAMS, AND INITIATIVES THAT EMPOWERED OUR NEIGHBORS TO EFFECT CHANGE, BRIDGE GAPS, AND OVERCOME OBSTACLES. BECAUSE OF THESE COLLECTIVE EFFORTS THE FOUNDATIONS OF OUR COMMUNITY HAVE BEEN STRENGTHENED AND WE HAVE PAVED THE WAY FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS TO THRIVE.

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 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 December 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 August 1945.

    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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