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Nonprofit · EIN 41-0693938

YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF BRAINERD MINN

Tax-exempt · BRAINERD, MN 56401

Financials

$2.5M$2.7M2023$3.5M$3.6M2024$3.3M$3.7M2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF BRAINERD MINN by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$3,306,776$3,712,468-$405,692$7,307,190$2,377,082$4,930,108
December 31, 2024990$3,481,248$3,578,021-$96,773$7,750,259$2,449,270$5,300,989
December 31, 2023990$2,524,996$2,703,184-$178,188$6,800,397$2,020,731$4,779,666
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$670,437
of which government grants
$331,575
Program service revenue
$2,521,427
Investment income
$1,467
Net rental income
$29,741
Net income from fundraising events
$56,387
Other revenue
$113,445

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$126,726
Other salaries and wages
$1,811,002
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$2,199,201
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$399
Accounting fees
$48,991
Occupancy
$195,621
Travel
$20,663
Depreciation
$290,010
Program services (functional)
$3,032,211
Management and general (functional)
$537,491
Fundraising (functional)
$142,766

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$7,750,259
Total assets, end of year
$7,307,190
Total liabilities, end of year
$2,377,082
Net assets, end of year
$4,930,108
Land, buildings and equipment
$5,280,774
Net assets without donor restrictions
$3,561,846
Net assets with donor restrictions
$1,368,262
Gross receipts
$3,323,685
Employees
201
Volunteers
160
Year formed
1964
State of legal domicile
MN

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
SHANE RIFFLECEO
Officer
40$113,147$13,578
WARREN LARSONCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
LINDSEY KREINSPAST CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
KARA GRIFFINDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
HEIDI HAHNDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
GREG SPRINGERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
NICK BROYLESDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CHARLIE CAMPBELLDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
YVETTE CAMPBELLDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TODD DEFREECEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
KASSIDY RICEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
SHANE RIFFLECEO
Officer
40$112,955$13,555
LINDSEY KREINSCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
MIKE BJERKNESSPAST CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
WARREN LARSONVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
DOUG ARNDTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
JENNIFER BERGMANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
MIKE CARLSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
BRAD CHAPULISDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
IAN WILSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
KARA GRIFFINDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
HEIDI HAHNDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
GREG SPRINGERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
SHANE RIFFLECEO
Officer
40$108,147$12,978
LINDSEY KREINSCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
MIKE BJERKNESSPAST CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
WARREN LARSONVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
DOUG ARNDTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
CHARLES BLACK LANCEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
JENNY GUNSBURYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
JENNIFER BERGMANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
MIKE CARLSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
BRAD CHAPULISDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
IAN WILSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
KARA GRIFFINDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
602 OAK ST, BRAINERD, MN 56401-3611
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
SHANE RIFFLE, 602 OAK STREET, BRAINERD, MN 56401
Signed the 990
SHANE RIFFLE, CEO
Phone
(218) 829-4767
Return prepared by
CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE BRAINERD FAMILY YMCA IS TO ENHANCE THE LIVES IN THE BRAINERD LAKES AREA BY CONNECTING INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WITH OPPORTUNITIES BASED ON CHRISTIAN VALUES THAT BUILD A HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND, & BODY.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • YOUTH DEVELOPMENTOUR YMCA IS COMMITTED TO NURTURING THE POTENTIAL OF EVERY CHILD AND TEEN. WE BELIEVE THAT ALL KIDS DESERVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCOVER WHO THEY ARE AND WHAT THEY CAN ACHIEVE. THAT IS WHY WE HELP YOUNG PEOPLE CULTIVATE THE VALUES, SKILLS, AND RELATIONSHIPS THAT LEAD TO POSITIVE BEHAVIORS, BETTER HEALTH, AND EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT. OUR YMCA PROGRAMS SUCH AS CHILDCARE, SCHOOL YEAR CARE, SWIM LESSONS, SWIM TEAM, SUMMER DAYCAMP, AND YOUTH SPORTS LEAGUES OFFER A RANGE OF EXPERIENCES THAT ENRICH COGNITIVE, SOCIAL, PHYSICAL, AND EMOTIONAL GROWTH. EXPENSES INCLUDE SUBSIDIES AND DIRECT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE THAT MAKE PARTICIPATION POSSIBLE. IN 2025 WE PROVIDED OVER $60,000 IN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO YOUNG PEOPLE WHO OTHERWISE WOULD HAVE FACED ECONOMIC BARRIERS TO PARTICIPATE IN OUR PROGRAMS. DAYCARE PROGRAMS:OUR YMCA PROVIDES HIGH QUALITY CHILDCARE BY PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE ACTIVITIES FOR INFANT THROUGH SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN DRAWING ON DIVERSE MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY. WE PROVIDE BOTH FULL AND PART TIME OPTIONS TO SERVE A WIDE RANGE OF FAMILY SCHEDULING NEEDS. WOVEN INTO THE FABRIC OF THE YMCA MISSION IS A COMMITMENT TO STRENGTHENING FAMILIES. YMCA CHILDCARE PROGRAMS RELIEVE THE BURDEN OF BALANCING WORK AND FAMILY AND MAKE IT POSSIBLE FOR PARENTS OF CHILDREN IN OUR CARE TO REMAIN GAINFULLY EMPLOYED, KNOWING THAT THEIR CHILDREN ARE THRIVING IN A SAFE, DEVELOPMENTALLY SOUND ENVIRONMENT. THE YCMA PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR SHORT TERM BABYSITTING AND FULL DAY CHILDCARE SERVICE. IN ADDITION, WE PROVIDE AID TO FAMILIES WHO NEED HELP DUE TO FAMILY VIOLENCE, SUBSTANCE ABUSE, ETC. BY COLLABORATING WITH OTHER LOCAL SERVICE AGENCIES. WE ALSO PROVIDE A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES THAT EMPHASIZE PARENT EDUCATION AND HELP PARENTS LEARN MORE ABOUT HOW TO RAISE HEALTHY, HAPPY CHILDREN WHO DEVELOP SELF-ESTEEM AND MORAL AND ETHICAL VALUES. 112 YOUNG PEOPLE WERE SERVED DURING 2025. SCHOOL YEAR CARE:THE Y KIDS CLUB SCHOOL YEAR PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE DURING AFTER SCHOOL HOURS AND DURING SCHOOL BREAKS FOR ELEMENTARY AGED CHILDREN. DAILY ACTIVITIES INCLUDE ARTS/CRAFTS, COMPUTERS, SWIMMING AND GYM GAMES. HOMEWORK MENTORING IS ALSO PROVIDED BY TRAINED STAFF. MANY PROGRAMS ARE PROVIDED AT NO COST. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR FEE BASED PROGRAMS, SO A YOUNG PERSON'S ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES ARE NOT A BARRIER TO PARTICIPATION. WE ALSO PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION AFTER SCHOOL TO THOSE CHILDREN WHO NEED TO GET TO THE YMCA. 176 YOUNG PEOPLE WERE SERVED DURING 2025. SWIM LESSONS:THEY Y OFFERS A WIDE RANGE OF SWIMMING OPTIONS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY. SWIMMING BUILDS SELF-CONFIDENCE AND DEVELOPS THE WHOLE PERSON SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY. CLASSES ARE DIVIDED INTO ABILITY GROUPS WHILE TRAINED INSTRUCTORS EMPHASIZE PERSONAL SAFETY, SWIMMING SKILLS, ENDURANCE AND SOCIAL SKILLS GUIDED WITH PRAISE AND ENCOURAGEMENT. SWIM TEAM:YCMA SWIM TEAM IS A COMPETITIVE PROGRAM THAT FOCUSES ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF ALL SWIM ABILITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE AGES 5 TO 18. OUR TRAINED COACHED WORK TO IMPROVE SWIMMERS SKILL LEVEL, ENDURANCE AND TO PROMOTE A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE. OUR PROGRAM EMBRACES THE YMCA CORE VALUES AND PROMOTES PROGRESSION AT AN INDIVIDUAL LEVEL.SUMMER DAY CAMP AND GULL LAKE SAILING SCHOOL:THEY YMCA SUMMER DAY CAMP PROGRAM PROVIDES A LASTING EXPERIENCE OF PERSONAL ENRICHMENT. DAY CAMPS OFFER ADVENTURE AND LEARNING ACTIVITIES THAT PROVIDE CHALLENGE AND PROMOTE SPIRITUAL AWARENESS, MENTAL DEVELOPMENT, PHYSICAL WELLBEING, SOCIAL GROWTH, AND SELF RESPECT. CAMPING HELPS YOUTH BE AWARE OF THEIR PHYSICAL AND MENTAL CAPABILITIES, RECOGNIZE THE VALUE OF COOPERATION, AND TO GAIN CONFIDENCE. THE YMCA A HAS MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE GULL LAKE SAILING SCHOOL OFFERING BEGINNING SAILING LESSONS TO YOUTH.
    Expenses $2,106,346 · revenue $1,668,652
  • HEALTHY LIVINGTHE Y IS A LEADING VOICE ON HEALTH AND WELLBEING. WE BRING FAMILIES CLOSE TOGETHER, ENCOURAGE GOOD HEALTH, AND FOSTER CONNECTIONS THROUGH FITNESS, SPORTS, FUN, AND SHARED INTERESTS. AS A RESULT, PEOPLE IN OUR COMMUNITY ARE RECEIVING THE SUPPORT, GUIDANCE, AND RESOURCES THEY NEED TO ACHIEVE GREATER HEALTH IN SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY. THIS IS PARTICULARLY IMPORTANT AS OUR NATION STRUGGLES WITH AN OBESITY CRISIS, FAMILIES STRUGGLE WITH WORK/LIFE BALANCE, AND INDIVIDUALS SEARCH FOR PERSONAL FULFILLMENT. OUR PROGRAMS ARE ACCESSIBLE, AFFORDABLE, AND OPEN TO ALL FAITHS, BACKGROUNDS, ABILITIES, AND INCOME LEVELS. IN 2025 WE PROVIDED OVER $52,000 IN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE ADULTS AND FAMILIES WHO OTHERWISE WOULD HAVE FACED ECONOMIC BARRIERS TO PARTICIPATION. HEALTH AND WELLNESS FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS:HELPING PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND ABILITIES DEVELOP HEALTH IN SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY IS THE CORE OF THE YMCA MOVEMENT. OUR PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO HELP PEOPLE CREATE REALISTIC GOALS FOR SELF IMPROVEMENT AND EMPHASIZE DISEASE PREVENTION THROUGH REGULAR EXERCISE, PROPER NUTRITION, STRESS MANAGEMENT, AND HEALTH EDUCATION. WE OFFER A VARIETY OF GROUP FITNESS CLASSES, WELLNESS CENTER WITH CARDIO EQUIPMENT, AND STRENGTH TRAINING AREA. WE ALSO OFFER CLASSES AND EQUIPMENT SPECIFICALLY FOR ACTIVE OLDER ADULTS OVER THE AGE OF 55. OUR ACTIVE OLDER ADULT AQUASIZE IS AN AQUATICS PROGRAM THAT KEEPS SENIORS ACTIVE AND FLEXIBLE. OUR SILVER SNEAKERS GROUP FITNESS CLASS IS CUSTOMIZED TO ACCOMMODATE OLDER ADULTS, SEDENTARY INDIVIDUALS AND PEOPLE WITH PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS. OVER 1,000 PEOPLE SHARED IN COMMUNITY BY PARTICIPATING IN GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES IN 2025.SPORTS & RECREATION:YMCA ADULT SPORTS PROGRAMS OFFER FUN WAYS FOR ADULTS TO STAY ACTIVE, GET FIT AND EXPLORE NEW HOBBIES. THE YMCA OFFERS A VARIETY OF ADULT SPORTS LEAGUES AND PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE FUN AND HEALTHY ACTIVITIES FOR ADULTS OF ALL FITNESS LEVELS. HEALTHY LIFESTYLES:WE OFFER A RANGE OF OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADULTS TO CONTINUE THEIR EDUCATION. CLASSES OFFERED INCLUDE: CPR, FIRST AID, BLOOD BORNE PATHOGENS AND LIFEGUARD TRAINING.
    Expenses $925,865 · revenue $852,775
  • SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITYTHE YMCA'S COMMITMENT TO SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND TO PROVIDING SUPPORT FOR ALL IS AT THE ROOT OF OUR WORK. WE BELIEVE THAT EVERY PERSON DESERVES THE OPPORTUNITY TO REACH HIS OR HER FULLEST POTENTIAL. DIG (DIVERSITY, INCLUSION & GLOBAL) THE Y WAS DESIGNATED AS AN INCLUSIVE WORKFORCE EMPLOYER FOR OUR COMMITMENT TO REDUCING REGIONAL DISPARITIES, PROMOTING EQUITABLE WORKFORCE PRACTICES, AND FOSTERING AN INCLUSIVE CULTURE IN OUR BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY. LITTLE FREE LIBRARY CHILDREN READING PROFICIENTLY BY THE 3RD GRADE ARE 3 TIMES MORE LIKELY TO GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL. LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES AVERAGE ONE BOOK FOR EVERY 300 CHILDREN. HAVING FREE ACCESS TO AGE-APPROPRIATE BOOKS IS AN IMPORTANT STEP TO HELP INCREASE THE ODDS THAT YOUNGSTERS WILL GRADUATE.FOOD INSECURITIESTO HELP KIDS STAY HEALTHY, SUCCEED IN SCHOOL AND REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL, THE Y SUPPORTS GOOD HEALTH BY PROVIDING NUTRITIOUS SNACKS AND MEALS TO YOUTH WHO MAY OTHERWISE BE AT RISK OF HUNGER WHEN THE SCHOOL DAY ENDS. BY PARTICIPATING IN THE USDA CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM (CACFP) AND SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM (SFSP), THE Y IS ABLE TO HELP CLOSE THE GAP ON FOOD INSECURITY AMONG CHILDREN AND TEENS. MINI FOOD PANTRYJUST OUTSIDE THE DOORS OF THE YMCA, MEMBERS AND LOCAL BUSINESSES DONATE FOOD SO THAT ANYONE WHO MIGHT NEED IMMEDIATE ACCESS TO BASIC FOOD NEEDS CAN GRAB SOMETHING AS THEY PASS BY THE YMCA.FOOD INSECURITIESTO HELP KIDS STAY HEALTHY, SUCCEED IN SCHOOL AND REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL, THE Y SUPPORTS GOOD HEALTH BY PROVIDING NUTRITIOUS SNACKS AND MEALS TO YOUTH WHO MAY OTHERWISE BE AT RISK OF HUNGER WHEN THE SCHOOL DAY ENDS. BY PARTICIPATING IN THE USDA CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM (CACFP) AND SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM (SFSP), THE Y IS ABLE TO HELP CLOSE THE GAP ON FOOD INSECURITY AMONG CHILDREN AND TEENS.MINI FOOD PANTRY JUST OUTSIDE THE DOORS OF THE YMCA, MEMBERS AND LOCAL BUSINESSES DONATE FOOD SO THAT ANYONE WHO MIGHT NEED IMMEDIATE ACCESS TO BASIC FOOD NEEDS CAN GRAB SOMETHING AS THEY PASS BY THE YMCA.0

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
41-0693938
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1948
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P27Z)
Assets (IRS master file)
$7,307,190
Income (IRS master file)
$3,323,685

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$3,306,776$3,712,468$7,307,190XML
990December 2024$3,481,248$3,578,021$7,750,259XML
990December 2023$2,524,996$2,703,184$6,800,397XML
990December 2022$2,388,804$2,441,208$3,745,198IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 41-0693938).

Questions about YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF BRAINERD MINN

What is the EIN of YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF BRAINERD MINN?
The employer identification number (EIN) of YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF BRAINERD MINN is 41-0693938.
Is YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF BRAINERD MINN tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1948.
Are donations to YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF BRAINERD MINN tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF BRAINERD MINN file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF BRAINERD MINN due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF BRAINERD MINN last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF BRAINERD MINN?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names SHANE RIFFLE.
Who are the officers and directors of YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF BRAINERD MINN?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $113,147 (SHANE RIFFLE, CEO).
How much revenue does YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF BRAINERD MINN have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,306,776, expenses of $3,712,468 and total assets of $7,307,190 at year end.

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