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Young Mens Christian Association of Lake Wales Inc.

Young Mens Christian Association of Lake Wales Inc.

Lake Wales, FL
Tax ID59-1741481

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About this organization

Revenue

$1,178,337

Expenses

$1,220,220

Website

lakewalesymca.org

Mission

TO PUT CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY FOR ALL.

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YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: THE YMCA IS A LEADER IN NURTURING THE POTENTIAL OF EVERY CHILD AND TEEN. EVERY DAY, THE YMCA HELPS YOUNG PEOPLE DEEPEN POSITIVE VALUES, THEIR COMMITMENT TO SERVICE, AND THEIR MOTIVATION TO LEARN. OUR YMCA PROGRAMS, SUCH AS OUR CHILD CARE AND PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS, OFFER A RANGE OF EXPERIENCES THAT ENRICH COGNITIVE, SOCIAL, PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL GROWTH. EXPENSES INCLUDE SUBSIDIES AND DIRECT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE THAT ENABLE 60% OF YOUNG PEOPLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THESE EARLY LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES. HEALTHY LIVING: YMCA'S FOCUS ON HEALTHY LIVING BY ADVOCATING HEALTH AND WELL- BEING FROM THE INSIDE OUT - THE SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY. THE YMCA PROVIDES NEARLY 10,000 MEMBERS WITH THE SUPPORTIVE RELATIONSHIPS AND ENVIRONMENTS THEY NEED FOR THEIR SUCCESSFUL PURSUIT OF HEALTH AND WELL-BEING. THIS IS PARTICULARLY IMPORTANT AS OUR NATION STRUGGLES WITH AN OBESITY CRISIS, FAMILIES STRUGGLE WITH WORK/LIFE BALANCE AND INDIVIDUALS SEARCH FOR PERSONAL FULFILLMENT. WE BRING FAMILIES TOGETHER, AND OFFER SPORT, RECREATIONAL AND SOCIAL NETWORKS THAT BUILD RELATIONSHIPS AND STRENGTHEN BONDS. OUR PROGRAMS ARE ACCESSIBLE, AFFORDABLE AND OPEN TO ALL FAITHS, BACKGROUNDS, ABILITIES AND INCOME LEVELS. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: OUR YMCA PROVIDES A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS TO DEVELOP PERSONAL EDUCATIONAL/VOCATIONAL/LEADERSHIP SKILLS, AND WE PARTNER WITH OTHER COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO IDENTIFY AND RESPOND TO COMMUNITY NEEDS. YMCA PROGRAMS, SUCH A PROJECT GRADUATION AND SPLASH WEEK, ARE EXAMPLES OF HOW OUR YMCA DEVELOPS SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY THAT STRENGTHENS OUR COMMUNITY AND BUILDS THE FOUNDATION FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS TO THRIVE. WE HAVE ENGAGED HUNDREDS OF YMCA MEMBERS, PARTICIPANTS AND VOLUNTEERS IN ACTIVITIES THAT BUILD SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY.

Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing

The non-profit's aim, as indicated in the filing, is “To put christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all”.

When referring to its functions, they were specified as: “To put christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.”.

  • The non-profit has reported their operating state as FL, as required by law.
  • As stated in the filing, the non-profit's address in 2019 was 1001 Burns Ave, Lake Wales, FL, 338532621.
  • The non-profit's form reports a total of 93 employees as of 2019.
  • 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 -$41,883.
  • The CEO's salary policy within the organization is established through a review process by an impartial entity.
  • The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
  • The organization has 12 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 1975.
  • 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 engages in lobbying activities.
  • The organization pays $688,581 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $9,551 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.

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