Ymca Lake County
Ymca Lake County
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About this organization
Mission
Founded in 1883, YMCAs collectively make up the largest nonprofit community service organization in America. YMCAs are at the heart of community life in neighborhoods and towns across the nation. They work to meet the health and social service needs of 16.9 million men, women and children.Ys help people develop values and behavior that are consistent with Christian principles. Ys are for people of all faiths, races, abilities, ages and incomes. No one is turned away for inability to pay. YMCAs' strength is in the people they bring together.In the average Y, a volunteer board sets policy for its executive, who manages the operation with full-time and part-time staff and volunteer leaders. Ys meet local community needs through organized activities called programs. In its own way, every Y nurtures the healthy development of children and teens; strengthens families; and makes its community a healthier, safer, better place to live.YMCA programs are tools for building the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. Longtime leaders in community-based health and fitness and aquatics, Ys teach kids to swim, offer exercise classes for people with disabilities and lead adult aerobics. They also offer hundreds of other programs in response to community needs, including camping, child care (the Y movement is the nation's largest not-for-profit provider), teen clubs, environmental programs, substance abuse prevention, youth sports, family nights, job training, international exchange and many more.Organization: Each YMCA is a charitable nonprofit, qualifying under Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Tax Code. Each is independent. YMCAs are required by the national constitution to pay annual dues, to refrain from discrimination and to support the YMCA mission. All other decisions are local choices, including programs offered, staffing and style of operation. The national office, called the YMCA of the USA, is in Chicago, with Field offices in California, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Ohio, Indiana, Minnesota and Texas. It is staffed by 241 employees. Its purpose is to serve member associations.International: YMCAs are at work in more than 120 countries around the world, serving more than 30 million people. Some 230 local US Ys maintain more than 370 relationships with Ys in other countries, operate international programs and contribute to YMCA work worldwide through the YMCA World Service campaign. Like other national YMCA movements, the YMCA of the USA is a member of the World Alliance of YMCAs, headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.History: The YMCA was founded in London, England, in 1844 by George Williams and about a dozen friends who lived and worked as clerks in a drapery a forerunner of dry-goods and department stores. Their goal was to help young men like themselves find God. The first members were evangelical Protestants who prayed and studied the Bible as an alternative to vice. The Y movement has always been nonsectarian and today accepts those of all faiths at all levels of the organization, despite its unchanging name, the Young Men's Christian Association.The first U.S. YMCA started in Boston in 1851, the work of Thomas Sullivan, a retired sea captain who was a lay missionary. Ys spread fast and soon were serving boys and older men as well as young men. Although 5,145 women worked in YMCA military canteens in World War I, it wasn't until after World War II that women and girls were admitted to full membership and participation in the US YMCAs. Today half of all YMCA members and program members are female, and half are under age 18.
About
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT THE LAKE COUNTY 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'S WHY WE HELP YOUNG PEOPLE CULTIVATE THE VALUES, SKILLS, AND RELATIONSHIPS THAT LEAD TO POSITIVE BEHAVIORS, BETTER HEALTH, AND EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT. OUR Y PROGRAMS, SUCH AS EARLY LEARNING, SCHOOL AGE AFTER-SCHOOL CHILD CARE, TEEN PROGRAMS, DAY AND RESIDENT CAMPS, OFFER A RANGE OF EXPERIENCES THAT ENRICH COGNITIVE, SOCIAL, PHYSICAL, AND EMOTIONAL GROWTH. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS IMPACT 20,669 YOUNG LIVES IN OUR COMMUNITY. SUBSIDIES AND DIRECT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE MAKE PARTICIPATION POSSIBLE FOR 29% OF THE YOUNG PEOPLE WE SERVE. EARLY LEARNING PROGRAMS FOR YOUNGEST CHILDREN, AGES 4 WEEKS TO 6 YEARS, USE DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE CURRICULUM FOR INFANTS, TODDLERS AND PRESCHOOLERS. IT IS OUR COMMITMENT TO ENSURE ACCESS TO AN ENVIRONMENT AND PROGRAMMING THAT FOSTERS A LOVE OF LEARNING AND PREPARES EACH CHILD FOR KINDERGARTEN. PARENTS PLAY AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN POLICY AND PROGRAM DECISIONS. SCHOOL-AGE CHILD CARE INCLUDES BEFORE-AND AFTER-SCHOOL LICENSED CHILD CARE AT 12 ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS IN 5 LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS AS WELL AS FULL DAY PROGRAMMING ON SCHOOL HOLIDAYS AND SUMMER VACATION. STRUCTURED TIME INCLUDES DEDICATED READING TIME, FUN GAMES THAT REINFORCE CLASSROOM LEARNING, FIELD TRIPS AND DAILY PHYSICAL ACTIVITY. WE PROVIDE INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION AT THE END OF THEIR DAY TO MAKE SURE EACH CHILD IS PROGRESSING. SUMMER DAY CAMPS OFFER LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES IN A MORE CASUAL SETTING; WEEKLY THEMES GIVE CHILDREN THE CHOICE TO PURSUE INDIVIDUAL INTERESTS. A VARIETY OF INDOOR AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES KEEP CHILDREN BUSY, ENGAGED AND ENTERTAINED THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER MONTHS. TEEN PROGRAMS OFFER YOUTH AGES 12-18 LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, CIVIC ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES, AND CREATIVE EXPERIENCES WITH ARTS AND HUMANITIES. MINORITY ACHIEVERS AND YOUTH AND GOVERNMENT CULTIVATE TEEN LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT. YMCA CAMP FITCH PROVIDES A COMPREHENSIVE RESIDENT CAMPING PROGRAM ON LAKE ERIE APPROXIMATELY 60 MILES EAST OF LAKE COUNTY. WE PROVIDE A WEEK LONG SUMMER RESIDENT CAMP FOR YOUTH AGES 8-14. CAMP FITCH SPECIALIZES IN TRADITIONAL, RESIDENT SUMMER CAMP ACTIVITIES INCLUDING ARTS AND CRAFTS, TARGET SPORTS, WATERFRONT ACTIVITIES. CAMP PROGRAMS ALSO ENCOURAGE AND FACILITATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONAL GROWTH AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT. CAMP ACTIVITIES ARE UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF MATURE AND TRAINED VOLUNTEERS THAT EMPHASIZE FUN, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, SELF-ESTEEM, SOCIALIZATION, BUILDING CONFIDENCE AND AN APPRECIATION OF NATURE.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
According to the filing, the non-profit's mission is “The mission of the lake county ymca is to put christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.”.
When referring to its actions, they were described as: “The mission of the lake county ymca is to put christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.”.
- According to the law, the state of operation reported by the non-profit is OH.
- As per the filing, the address of the non-profit for 2019 is 933 MENTOR AVE, PAINESVILLE, OH, 44077.
- According to their form, the non-profit as of 2019 has a total of 861 employees.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $1,164,084.
- The CEO compensation plan of the organization is determined by an independent party's review and approval.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 32 independent voting members.
- The organization has a professional fund raiser.
- The organization was formed in 1866.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule J.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization engages in lobbying activities.
- The organization's financial statements were compiled or reviewed by an accountant.
- The organization pays $5,529,759 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $321,767 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.