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YMCA of Ottawa Illinois
YMCA of Ottawa Illinois
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About this organization
Mission
TO PUT CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND & BODY FOR ALL.
About
THE YMCA PROVIDES RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR CITIZENS.A) PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAMS: APPROXIMATELY 150 YOUNGSTERS AGED 6 MONTHS TO 5 YEARS PARTICIPATE IN A WIDE VARIETY OF PROGRAMS. SKILLS ARE DEVELOPED IN AQUATICS, TUMBLING, AND PRE-SCHOOL TRAINING. YOUNGSTERS LEARN SOCIAL SKILLS, DEVELOP SELF ESTEEMAND CONFIDENCE, AND LEARN RESPECT FOR GROUP LEADERS. MANY PROGRAMS CONSIST OF PARENT-CHILD INVOLVEMENT WHICH STRENGTHENS FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS.B) SCHOOL AGE YOUTH PROGRAMS: IN EXCESS OF 500 YOUNGSTERS ARE INVOLVED IN ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES: OUTDOOR SOCCER, INDOOR SOCCER, BASKETBALL, FLAG FOOTBALL, COMPETITIVE SWIMMING, TAE KWON DO, RACQUETBALL GYMNASTICS, SWIM INSTRUCTION, AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM, AND THE PORPOISE CLUB. NEW SKILLS, GOOD HEALTH HABITS, POSITIVE ROLE MODELS, INCREASED SELF ESTEEM/CONFIDENCE, FRIENDSHIP DEVELOPMENT, INTERACTION OF ADULTS & CHILDREN AND PARENT-CHILD INVOLVEMENT CHARACTERIZE THESE PROGRAMS. WHEN ADDED TO RECREATIONAL SWIMMING AND BASKETBALL PLUS WEIGHT LIFTING, CHILDREN ARE PROVIDED WITH EXTENSIVE AND CONSTRUCTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AS ALTERNATIVES TO SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND DELINQUENCY.C) ADULT PROGRAMS: DESIGNED TO MEET THE PHYSICAL AND SOCIAL NEEDS OF PARTICIPANTS. OPPORTUNITIES FOR HEALTH ENHANCEMENT ARE FOUND IN FITNESS CLASSES, THE SUPER CIRCUIT, WEIGHTLIFTING, CARDIOVASCULAR ROOM, LAP LANE SWIMMING, AND AQUA FITNESS. RECREATIONAL SWIMMING, WALLEYBALL, RACQUETBALL, ANDBASKETBALL ALL ADD TO OVERALL FITNESS AND ALSO TO THOSE IN THEIR 70'S AND 80'S. SNIP & STITCH, BREAKFAST CLUB AND SENIORS FITNESS REACH OUT TO OUR SENIORS POPULATION. FIVE HUNDRED OR MORE INDIVIDUALS ARE ACTIVE IN THE ABOVE PROGRAMS.D) LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT: ALTHOUGH NO FORMAL PROGRAMS ARE PROVIDED, LEADERSHIP SKILLS ARE DEVELOPED THROUGH A WIDE VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES. POSITIVE ROLE MODELS ARE PROVIDED IN YOUTH CLASSES AND LEAGUES. TEAM LEADERSHIP DEVELOPS IN YOUTH SPORTS. VOLUNTEERS EXPAND THEIR LEADERSHIP CAPABILITIES AS SPORTS COACHES, IN COMMITTEE WORK, BOARD DEVELOPMENT, AND FUND RAISING. MANY YMCA VOLUNTEERS GO ON TO SERVE LEADERSHIP ROLES IN OTHER CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS THROUGHOUT OUR COMMUNITY.E) SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM: "NO ONE TURNED AWAY FOR THE INABILITY TO PAY." BASED ON ITS CHRISTIAN EMPHASIS AND DEDICATION TO SERVING ALL SEGMENTS OF ITS COMMUNITY, THE YMCA PROVIDESREDUCED OR ELIMINATED FEE ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE FINANCIALLY DISADVANTAGED. OVER 500 CHILDREN AND ADULTS BENEFIT THROUGHTHE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM. BASED ON NEED, FEES ARE ADJUSTED FOR MEMBERSHIPS AND PROGRAM ACTIVITIES. UNITED WAY SUPPORT AND OUR PARTNERS IN YOUTH DRIVE PROVIDE FUNDS TO SUBSIDIZE SCHOLARSHIP COSTS.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The filing reveals the mission of the non-profit as “To put christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind & body for all.”.
When detailing its functions, they were listed as: “To put christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind & body for all.”.
- According to the law, the state where the non-profit operates has been reported as IL.
- The filing specifies that the non-profit's address in 2019 was 201 E JACKSON STREET, OTTAWA, IL, 61350.
- As of 2019, the non-profit's form shows they have a total of 139 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 $97,888.
- The CEO compensation scheme within the organization is based on a review and endorsement process by a neutral entity.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 20 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1945.
- 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 O.
- The organization's financial statements were compiled or reviewed by an accountant.
- The organization pays $771,110 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $0 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's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.
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