YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF PALESTINE TEXAS Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF PALESTINE TEXAS

EIN 75-0975622 · Human Services (P27Z)

What they do

The YMCA of Palestine Texas is A Volunteer Led, Charitable, Community Service Organization That Includes Men, Women, and Children of All Ages, Abilities, Incomes, Races and Religions. The Organization Weaves Its Mission Statement "to Put Christian Principles Such As Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility Into Practice Through Programs That Build Healthy Spirit, Mind, and Body for All" Into Every Aspect of Its Existence. In Light of Our Mission Statement, We Endeavor to Promote The Development of Human Potential Through Functions and Programs Which Offer Health and Wellness Awareness, Diverse Social Enrichment, Good Citizenship and Community and Family Participation. We Strive to Be A Strategic Partner to Churches, Schools, Municipalities, Social Service Agencies, and Other Non-profits In Their Community Service Projects. to Always Be Called Upon First As A Willing Partner or Collaborator In The Planning Stages of These Projects is Our Goal.

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Look at where the money went

Of every $100 spent, about $83.80 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Basic facts we verified

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Money report from 2025The charity has a recent tax report to read.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders16 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

90.77%of revenue went to mission work83.8% of expenses · Program services

3.15%of revenue went to fundraising2.9% of expenses

$108.30spent for every $100 of revenueSpending was higher than revenue this year.

14.39%of revenue went to management and office costs13.3% of expenses

$1.60in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

15.8%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2025

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

$100revenue

How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$2,732,973

Mission workProgram services$2,480,75090.77% of revenue83.8% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$393,19314.39% of revenue13.3% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations$85,9673.15% of revenue2.9% of expenses

Total expenses$2,959,910108.30% of revenue

Expenses were greater than revenue, so the colored ring fills the available $100 and the total above 100% is shown below.

Has the pattern changed?

Colored bars = expense mix: how each year’s expenses were divided. Total expenses vs. revenue shows whether the charity spent less or more than it received. The current filing is first.

YearExpense mixDetails

2025CurrentExpense mix: 83.8% mission · 13.3% management · 2.9% fundraisingTotal expenses: 108.30% of revenue

2024Expense mix: 83.4% mission · 14.3% management · 2.3% fundraisingTotal expenses: 110.63% of revenue

2023Expense mix: 83.8% mission · 14.3% management · 1.9% fundraisingTotal expenses: 90.58% of revenue

2022Expense mix: 81.8% mission · 17.2% management · 1.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 92.53% of revenue

2021Expense mix: 79.9% mission · 18.5% management · 1.7% fundraisingTotal expenses: 84.91% of revenue

2020Expense mix: 79.4% mission · 19.4% management · 1.2% fundraisingTotal expenses: 115.19% of revenue

2019Expense mix: 79.6% mission · 19.0% management · 1.3% fundraisingTotal expenses: 103.10% of revenue

2018Expense mix: 79.8% mission · 19.9% management · 0.2% fundraisingTotal expenses: 113.55% of revenue

Money in and money out

Revenue$2,732,973

Expenses$2,959,910

Annual shortfall $226,937 Expenses were higher than revenue for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$2,480,750 · 83.8% of expenses

Management and office costs$393,193 · 13.3% of expenses

Fundraising$85,967 · 2.9% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$2,732,973

Expenses$2,959,910

Assets$4,741,706

Income$2,734,222

Contributions$431,281

Mission work (program services)$2,480,750

Fundraising$85,967

Management and general$393,193

Stocks and bonds$727,121

Accounting fees$33,066

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2025

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

No compensation was reported for these leaders. The complete board and leadership roster is shown below.

Board and leadership roster (16)

ANGELA FIELDSSECRETARY

BECKY FALCONERBOARD MEMBER

BRANDY FRENCHBOARD MEMBER

CAROL HERRINGTONTREASURER

GEORGE OPUDOEXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER

HAL BEANBOARD MEMBER

JOHN PYLEBOARD MEMBER

JUMAH ABSYPRESIDENT

KASEY CRUTCHERBOARD MEMBER

LAUREN EMTERBOARD MEMBER

MARK DAVISEXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER

MARK HARCROWBOARD MEMBER

MARK STAPLESBOARD MEMBER

PAUL JONESPAST PRESIDENT

RICHARD RUTLEDGEBOARD MEMBER

ROBERT JOHNSTONBOARD MEMBER

About this charity

Recognized since: January 1971
Location: 5500 N LOOP 256, PALESTINE, TX 75801-4832
County: Anderson
In care of: Cindy Piersol
Primary officer: Cindy Piersol, CEO

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Phone(903) 729-3139

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2025
Tax period began: January 1, 2025
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: FRANK CAMPOS & ASSOCIATES PLLC
NTEE classification: Human Services (P27Z)