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Young Mens Christian Association of Honolulu

EIN 99-0073533 · Honolulu, HI

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

STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES IS THE Y'S CAUSE THROUGH PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOCUSED ON YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, HEALTHY LIVING AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY.

Income
$43.4 million
Spending
$34.6 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
7.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 47%
Employees
1,229
Volunteers
431
Highest pay
$420,822, president/ceo

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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 20% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 47% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    39 of 39 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, 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 (3)
  1. $16.8 million spent. PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT:THE YMCA OF HONOLULU IS COMMITTED TO NURTURING THE POTENTIAL OF EVERY CHILD AND TEEN. WE BELIEVE ALL YOUNG PEOPLE DESERVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCOVER WHO THEY ARE AND WHAT THEY CAN ACHIEVE. WE HELP THEM CULTIVATE THE VALUES, SKILLS, AND RELATIONSHIPS THAT LEAD TO POSITIVE BEHAVIORS, BETTER HEALTH, AND ACADEMIC SUCCESS. OUR PROGRAMS - INCLUDING PRESCHOOL, AFTER-SCHOOL, SCHOOL BREAK AND SUMMER CHILDCARE, AND TEEN PROGRAMS - OFFER EXPERIENCES THAT FOSTER COGNITIVE, SOCIAL, PHYSICAL, AND EMOTIONAL GROWTH. IN 2024, WE PROVIDED $629,112 IN PROGRAM FEE WAIVERS, MAKING PARTICIPATION POSSIBLE FOR MANY IN OUR COMMUNITY. OVERALL, THE YMCA OF HONOLULU REACHED MORE THAN 10,418 CHILDREN AND TEENS THROUGH YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS.
  2. $8.5 million spent. PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE HEALTHY LIVING:THE YMCA OF HONOLULU IS A LEADING VOICE FOR HEALTH AND WELL-BEING. WE BRING FAMILIES CLOSER TOGETHER, CONNECT KUPUNA WITH OPPORTUNITIES FOR SOCIALIZATION AND WELLNESS, ENCOURAGE HEALTHY LIFESTYLES, AND FOSTER COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS THROUGH FITNESS, SPORTS, RECREATION, AND SHARED INTERESTS. IN 2024, 22,172 PEOPLE IN OUR COMMUNITY RECEIVED THE SUPPORT, GUIDANCE, AND RESOURCES NEEDED TO ACHIEVE GREATER HEALTH IN SPIRIT, MIND, AND BODY. THIS WORK IS CRITICAL AS OUR NATION FACES AN OBESITY CRISIS, FAMILIES NAVIGATE WORK-LIFE BALANCE CHALLENGES, AND INDIVIDUALS SEEK PERSONAL FULFILLMENT. OUR PROGRAMS ARE ACCESSIBLE, AFFORDABLE, AND OPEN TO PEOPLE OF ALL FAITHS, BACKGROUNDS, ABILITIES, AND INCOME LEVELS. CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE OIN 2024, WE PROVIDED $242,033 IN MEMBERSHIP FEE REDUCTIONS TO INDIVIDUALS WHO OTHERWISE WOULD HAVE FACED ECONOMIC BARRIERS TO PARTICIPATION.
  3. $4.7 million spent. PROGRAMS THAT STRENGTHEN SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY:THE YMCA OF HONOLULU BELIEVES IN GIVING BACK AND SUPPORTING OUR NEIGHBORS. FOR MORE THAN 157 YEARS, WE HAVE LISTENED AND RESPONDED TO OUR COMMUNITY'S MOST CRITICAL SOCIAL NEEDS. OUR ADOLESCENT DRUG TREATMENT AND INTERVENTION SERVICES WORK TO REDUCE SUBSTANCE ABUSE, BUILD SELF-RESPECT, IMPROVE SCHOOL SUCCESS, STRENGTHEN FAMILY AND PEER RELATIONSHIPS, AND HELP YOUTH SECURE EMPLOYMENT. OUR AFTER-SCHOOL, OUT-OF-SCHOOL PREVENTION, AND YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAMS PROVIDE SAFE, SUPERVISED ENVIRONMENTS WHERE YOUNG PEOPLE CAN ENGAGE IN POSITIVE ACTIVITIES AS ALTERNATIVES TO VIOLENCE, GANG INVOLVEMENT, AND DRUG USE. CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE OTHESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, COUNSELING, HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE, SUBSTANCE ABUSE EDUCATION, CAMPING, SPORTS, RECREATION, AND MENTAL AND PHYSICAL WELLNESS ACTIVITIES. TOGETHER, THESE SERVICES DELIVER TRAINING, RESOURCES, AND SUPPORT THAT CREATE CHANGE, BRIDGE GAPS, AND REMOVE BARRIERS. IN 2024, WE ENGAGED 1,605 ADOLESCENTS AND YOUTH IN OUTREACH PROGRAMS AIMED AT STRENGTHENING OUR COMMUNITY AND PAVING THE WAY FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS TO THRIVE.

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 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 October 13, 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 2024.

    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 September 1937.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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