Charitable Immunity Act does not apply to YMCA.

This was the YMCA’s second attempt for summary judgment. The first was based on waiver. This time, the YMCA argued that is was a charitable organization within the Charitable Immunity Act. The court found that, while it was formed for a nonprofit purpose, its primary purpose was not educational or religious. The court’s analysis then turned to whether its dominant purpose was charity. The court found that the YMCA had evolved into an organization that promoted fitness and healthy living. Because the core character had become a fitness center for those who could afford to join, the court found the YMCA was not entitled to the defenses under the Act.

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