Camp Foster Young Mens Christian Association Inc.
Camp Foster Young Mens Christian Association Inc.
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About this organization
Revenue
$3,542,827
Expenses
$3,416,887
Mission
CAMP FOSTER YMCA OF THE OKOBOJIS IS A CHARITABLE, COMMUNITY SERVICE ORGANIZATION THAT INCLUDES MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN OF ALL AGES, ABILITIES, INCOMES, RACES AND RELIGIONS. WE ARE DEDICATED TO BUILDING STRONG KIDS, STRONG FAMILIES, AND STRONG COMMUNITIES BY PUTTING CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE HEALTHY LIFESTYLES, STRONG VALUES, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNITY INTERACTION, AND INTERNATIONAL UNDERSTANDING. ALL PERSONS ARE WELCOME AT OUR YMCA, REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY. OUR YMCA IS FOUNDED AND LED BY VOLUNTEERS FROM OUR COMMUNITY; VOLUNTEERS ALSO SERVE AS MENTORS, COACHES, PROGRAM LEADERS, INSTRUCTORS, AND MORE.
About
STATEMENT OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS PART III CAMP FOSTER YMCA IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION SERVED BY A VOLUNTEER BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF UP TO 24 MEMBERS. A FULL-TIME CEO AND NINETEEN FULL-TIME STAFF IMPLEMENT THE POLICIES SET BY THE BOARD. CAMP FOSTER YMCA UTILIZES NUMEROUS VOLUNTEERS TO WORK WITH YOUTH IN A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS ON A YEAR-ROUND BASIS. CAMP FOSTER SERVES YOUTH AND ADULTS LOCALLY, AS WELL AS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT OUR YMCA IS COMMITTED TO NURTURING THE POTENTIAL OF EVERY CHILD AND TEEN. WE BELIEVE ALL KIDS HAVE GREAT POTENTIAL AND 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 YMCA PROGRAMS, SUCH AS Y KIDS CLUB, SUMMER ADVENTURE CLUB, AND CAMP FOSTER DAY CAMP AND RESIDENT CAMP, OFFER A RANGE OF EXPERIENCES THAT ENRICH SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL , COGNITIVE, AND PHYSICAL GROWTH. EXPENSES INCLUDE SUBSIDIES AND DIRECT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE THAT MAKE PARTICIPATION POSSIBLE FOR 14 PERCENT OF THE YOUNG PEOPLE WE ENGAGE. HEALTHY LIVING THE Y IS COMMITTED TO IMPROVING AMERICA'S HEALTH AND WELL-BEING, COMMUNITY BY COMMUNITY. WE BRING FAMILIES CLOSER TOGETHER, ENCOURAGE GOOD HEALTH AND FOSTER CONNECTIONS THROUGH FITNESS, SPORTS, FUN AND SHARED INTERESTS. AS A RESULT, OVER 8,200 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 CHRONIC DISEASE AND OBESITY, FAMILIES WRESTLE 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 2018, WE PROVIDED OVER $130,000 IN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO PEOPLE WHO OTHERWISE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ABLE TO AFFORD TO PARTICIPATE. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY OUR YMCA BELIEVES IN GIVING BACK AND SUPPORTING OUR NEIGHBORS. WE HAVE BEEN LISTENING AND RESPONDING TO OUR COMMUNITY'S MOST CRITICAL SOCIAL NEEDS FOR MORE THAN 105 YEARS. Y PROGRAMS, SUCH AS KINSHIP MENTORING, COMMUNITY TABLE, AND VOLUNTEER COACHES, ARE EXAMPLES OF HOW WE DELIVER TRAINING, RESOURCES, AND SUPPORT THAT EMPOWER OUR NEIGHBORS TO EFFECT CHANGE, BRIDGE GAPS, AND OVERCOME OBSTACLES. IN 2018, WE ENGAGED OVER 12,500 YMCA MEMBERS, PARTICIPANTS, AND VOLUNTEERS IN ACTIVITIES THAT STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITY AND PAVE THE WAY FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS TO THRIVE. (BASED ON 6,500 MEMBERS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, 5,100 CAMPERS/GROUPS & CONFERENCES PARTICIPANTS, 300 VOLUNTEERS, 200 Y KIDS, 78 READING BUDDIES KIDS, 200 SPLASH PARTICIPANTS, AND 200 COMMUNITY TABLE PARTICIPANTS).
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
From their filing, the objective of the non-profit is stated as “Camp foster ymca of the okobojis is a charitable, community service organization that includes men, women, and children of all ages, abilities, incomes, races and religions. we are dedicated to building strong kids, strong families, and strong communities by putting christian principles into practice through programs that promote healthy lifestyles, strong values, leadership development, community interaction, and international understanding. all persons are welcome at our ymca, regardless of their ability to pay. our ymca is founded and led by volunteers from our community; volunteers also serve as mentors, coaches, program leaders, instructors and more.”.
When talking about its functions, they were outlined as: “Camp foster ymca of the okobojis is a charitable, community service organization that includes men, women, and children of all ages, abilities, incomes, races and religions. we are dedicated to building strong kids, strong families, and strong communities by putting christian principles into practice through programs that promote healthy lifestyles, strong values, leadership development, community interaction, and international understanding. all persons are welcome at our ymca, regardless of their ability to pay. our ymca is founded and led by volunteers from our community; volunteers also serve as mentors, coaches, program leaders, instructors, and more.”.
- The legally reported state of operation for the non-profit is IA.
- According to the filing, the non-profit's address in 2019 is 1900 41st Street, Spirit Lake, IA, 51360.
- The non-profit organization as of 2019 has a total of 301 employees reported on their form.
- 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 $125,940.
- The CEO's compensation within the organization is determined through a thorough evaluation by an impartial entity.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 14 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1971.
- 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 pays $1,843,253 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $104,743 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.