The Foundation body of the institute is YMCA - Uganda which is an international body for Christians of all ages, embracing all religious denominations. YMCA - Uganda was founded in 1959 and has various branches through out the country e.g. Kampala, Mukono, Jinja, Mbale, Mbarara and Kasese branches. YMCA Comprehensive Institute is one of the Other Degree Awarding Institutions(ODAI) recognized in Uganda by National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) as a fully registered and classified Tertiary Institution for Higher learning.