Young Mens Christian Association
Young Mens Christian Association
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About this organization
Mission
THE MONTGOMERY YMCA, REFLECTING ITS JUDEO-CHRISTIAN HERITAGE, IS AN ASSOCIATION OF VOLUNTEERS, MEMBERS, AND STAFF OPEN TO AND SERVING ALL, PROVIDING PROGRAMS AND SERVICES WHICH DEVELOP SPIRIT, MIND, AND BODY. MONTGOMERY YMCA STATEMENT OF PURPOSE "THE YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION, WE REGARD AS BEING IN ITS ESSENTIAL GENIUS, A WORLD WIDE FELLOWSHIP, UNITED BY A COMMON LOYALTY TO JESUS CHRIST, FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEVELOPING CHRISTIAN PERSONALITY AND BUILDING A CHRISTIAN SOCIETY." THE MONTGOMERY YMCA SEEKS TO HELP ITS MEMBERS: DEVELOP SELF-CONFIDENCE AND SELF-RESPECT AND AN APPRECIATION OF THEIR OWN WORTH AS INDIVIDUALS. DEVELOP A FAITH FOR DAILY LIVING BASED UPON THE TEACHINGS OF JESUS, THAT THEY MAY ACHIEVE THEIR HIGHEST POTENTIAL AS CHILDREN OF GOD. GROW AS RESPONSIBLE MEMBERS OF THEIR FAMILIES AND AS CITIZENS OF THEIR COMMUNITIES. APPRECIATE THAT HEALTH OF MIND AND BODY IS A SACRED GIFT, AND THAT PHYSICAL FITNESS AND MENTAL WELL BEING ARE CONDITIONS TO BE ACHIEVED AND MAINTAINED. R
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SUPPORT ASSETS - MAKING CONNECTIONS BETWEEN PARENTS, EXTENDED FAMILY MEMBERS, AND NON-RELATED ADULTS AND YOUTH. CONSTRUCTIVE USE OF TIME - YMCA SPONSORED ACTIVITIES AND SUPERVISED RECREATION PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR POSITIVE USE OF OUR YOUTH'S TIME THROUGH AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS, TEEN NIGHTS, SUMMER DAY CAMPS, HOLIDAY AND SCHOOL BREAK CAMPS AND YOUTH SPORTS. COMMITMENT TO LEARNING - TUTORING AND HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE IN AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS DEVELOPS A SENSE OF COMMITMENT AND A HEALTHY PERSPECTIVE ON LEARNING, WHILE NURTURING THE ALL-IMPORTANT "MENTOR RELATIONSHIPS." SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL COMPETENCIES - ART PROGRAMS AND YOUTH SPORTS HELP DEVELOP SKILLS THAT PROMOTE GOOD DECISIONS AND A HEALTHY OUTLOOK ON COMPETITION. POSITIVE IDENTITY - COMMUNITY-RELATED PROGRAMMING SUCH AS "YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT" ENCOURAGES ADOLESCENTS TO TAKE ON LEADERSHIP ROLES WHILE ESTABLISHING A SENSE OF SELF-WORTH. IN ADDITION, CREATIVE VENUES AND COUNCILS ALLOW YOUNG PEOPLE TO CONTRIBUTE THEIR IDEAS WHICH ARE USED TO DEVELOP NEW PROGRAMS, ESTABLISH RULES AND GUIDELINES AND HELP PLAN YOUTH EVENTS. EMPOWERMENT - YOUNG PEOPLE LEARN THE IMPORTANCE OF SERVING OTHERS THROUGH PROGRAM-SPECIFIC VOLUNTEERISM AS WELL AS THROUGH OUR "LEADERS-IN-TRAINING- AND "COUNSELORS-IN-TRAINING" PROGRAMS. "Y ACHIEVERS- AND "LEADERS CLUBS" PROGRAMS ENABLE YOUTH TO RAISE THE BAR IN SETTING AND ACHIEVING HIGH EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL GOALS. AFTER SCHOOL AND PRESCHOOL CHILD CARE AND FULL-DAY SUMMER DAYS CAMPS: - KEEPS KIDS SAFE IN A PRODUCTIVE ENVIRONMENT THAT INCLUDES YOUTH SPORTS, CAMPING, TUTORING, AND MUCH MORE. - DEVELOPS POSITIVE DEVELOPMENTAL ASSETS - PROVIDES A DETERRENCE FROM UNDESIRABLE BEHAVIOR, GANGS, DRUGS, AND LONELINESS - MEETS NEEDS OF WORKING PARENTS. - GIVES CHILDREN A CHANCE TO BECOME MORE SELF-RELIANT - ALLOWS DEVELOPMENT OF RELATIONSHIPS - CHILDREN GAIN AUTONOMY - ENRICHES THEIR CIVIC AND ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP SKILLS AFTER SCHOOL AND PRESCHOOL PARTICIPANTS SERVED: 1,615 FULL-DAY SUMMER DAY CAMP PARTICIPANTS SERVED: 2,913 WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTION PROGRAMS: - KEEPS KIDS SAFE - BUILDS CONFIDENCE - PROMOTES PHYSICAL FITNESS - SERVES 105 CHILDREN EACH SIX-WEEK SESSION PARTICIPANTS SERVED: 1,937 PARENT-CHILD ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS: LOCAL STATISTICS INDICATED THAT NEARLY 70% OF CHILDREN LIVE IN HOUSEHOLDS WHERE BOTH PARENTS WORK OR WHERE ONLY ONE PARENT RESIDES. YMCA FAMILY RECREATION PROGRAMS PROVIDE RELEVANT OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN AND THEIR PARENTS/GUARDIANS TO RELATE WITH EACH OTHER. YMCA FAMILY PROGRAMS: - CREATE MEANINGFUL FAMILY TIME - REINFORCE PARENT EFFORTS TO INSTILL VALUES - STRENGTHEN PARENT-CHILD BONDS - SUPPORT THE FAMILY STRUCTURE - STRUCTURE QUALITY TIME FOR PARENTS AND CHILDREN IN SAFE, FUN ENVIRONMENT. - STRENGTHEN FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS Y ACHIEVERS PROGRAM: THIS "TEEN FRIENDLY" MENTORING PROGRAM GUIDES 9TH - 12TH GRADERS IN SETTING AND ACHIEVING HIGH EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL GOALS. WITH THE HELP OF ADULT ROLE MODELS, LOCAL BUSINESSES, INDUSTRY LEADERS AND DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS, STUDENTS ARE GIVEN CHANNELS FOR ENHANCING THEIR COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND PERSONAL GROWTH. TEENAGERS SERVED: 75 YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT PROGRAM: THE MONTGOMERY YMCA ENCOURAGES AND EMPOWERS YOUNG PEOPLE THROUGH ITS YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT PROGRAM, A GOVERNMENT SIMULATION EXPERIENCE. MONTGOMERY YMCA TEENS ATTEND A STATEWIDE, THREE-DAY CONFERENCE IN MONTGOMERY WHERE "BILLS" WRITTEN BY DELEGATES ARE SUCCESSFULLY DEBATED. YOUTH SERVED: 1,332 YOUTH SPORTS AND RECREATION: THE YMCA RECOGNIZES THAT INVOLVEMENT IN SPORTS CAN HAVE LASTING POSITIVE BENEFITS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE. YOUTH SPORTS INCREASE A CHILD'S HEALTH DEVELOPMENT, PHYSICALLY AS WELL AS MENTALLY, EMOTIONALLY, AND SOCIALLY. THE Y USES PROGRAMS SUCH AS BASEBALL, BASKETBALL, FLAG FOOTBALL, KARATE AND SOCCER TO BUILD AND DEVELOP SKILLS, SELF-CONFIDENCE, HEALTH AND FITNESS, RESPECT FOR OTHERS, AND TEAMWORK. PARTICIPANTS SERVED: 6,275 FITNESS PROGRAMS: REMAIN ACTIVE TO REHABILITATE AFTER ILLNESS OR SURGERY, AND TO HAVE SOCIAL INTERACTION. FITNESS PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS TRANSLATE INTO HEALTHIER LIFESTYLES, LESS STRESS AND A BETTER BALANCE OF WORK AND FAMILY. PARTICIPANTS SERVED: 32,399 MEMBERSHIP/ 2,250 PROGRAMS AQUATIC PROGRAMS: AQUATIC PROGRAMS INCLUDE SWIM LESSONS, LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION, ARTHRITIS CLASSES FOR OLDER ADULTS AND SWIM TEAMS. - INTEGRAL PART OF Y MISSION OF BUILDING HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND, AND BODY FOR ALL - PROMOTE BETTER HEALTH THROUGH REGULAR EXERCISE - DEVELOP TEAMWORK, SELF-CONFIDENCE AND LEADERSHIP HEALTH AND PHYSICAL FITNESS: - INCREASES PRODUCTIVITY - REDUCES MEDICAL COSTS - COMBATS STRESS AND TENSION - RELIEVES STRESS OF WORK/FAMILY LIFE SENIOR PROGRAMS: - IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE BY PROMOTING HEALTHY, ACTIVE LIVING - PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEANINGFUL SERVICE - OFFERS FITNESS, HEALTH SCREENING AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS - PROMOTE A SENSE OF BELONGING THROUGH ACTIVITIES - HELP WITH MOBILITY ISSUES VIA EXERCISE - REDUCE ISOLATION AMONG OLDER POPULATION CAMPS: MOST CAMP COUNSELORS ARE FORMER YMCA CAMPERS WHO WANT TO BECOME ROLE MODELS FOR YOUNGER CAMPERS. THIS IS USUALLY A TEEN'S FIRST JOB. TYPICALLY THEY CAN MAKE MORE MONEY ELSEWHERE, BUT CHOOSE THIS OPPORTUNITY TO IMPACT A YOUNG CHILD'S LIFE. - PROVIDES CHARACTER BUILDING EXPERIENCES - OFFERS SELF-IMPROVEMENT CHALLENGES - TEACHES TEAMWORK - ENRICHES UNDERSTANDING OF THE OUTDOORS - ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION - FOSTERS FUN, CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP AND FRIENDSHIPS PARTICIPANTS SERVED: 555 OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES: COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS: THE ABILITY TO BREAK THROUGH THE BOUNDARIES THAT OFTEN SEPARATE A COMMUNITY IS NOT AN IMPOSSIBLE TASK. FROM INNER CITY CHILDREN WHO HAVE NO HINT OF THE EXHILARATING FREEDOM OF A WEEK AT CAMP TO ISOLATED SENIORS, THE YMCA REACHES OUT TO HELP PEOPLE GO BEYOND THEIR LIMITS - PHYSICALLY, EMOTIONALLY, AND SPIRITUALLY. YMCA'S SERVE AS "COMMUNITY HUBS" WHERE EVERYONE BENEFITS REGARDLESS OF AGE, RACE, RELIGION OR SOCIO-ECONOMIC BACKGROUND. THE YMCA WILL CONTINUE TO COLLABORATE WITH OTHER AGENCIES TO CREATE A STRONGER SENSE OF COMMUNITY. FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS: THE MONTGOMERY YMCA IS COMMITTED TO SERVING THE NEEDS OF ALL MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR MEMBERSHIPS AND FOR PROGRAMS FEES, INCLUDING ALL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR CHILDREN. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS AWARDED ON A NEED AND AVAILABILITY BASIS. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS MADE POSSIBLE THROUGH GRANT FUNDING, PROCEEDS SECURED THROUGH SPECIAL EVENTS AND BY YMCA MEMBERS AND OUR COMMUNITY'S FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS AND THEIR GIVING TO OUR PARTNERS WITH YOUTH CAMPAIGN. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 8A - DOCUMENTATION BY GOVERNING BODY BOARD MINUTES ARE REVIEWED BY THE COMMITTEE CHAIR AND APPROVED AT THE FOLLOWING BOARD MEETING.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The non-profit's mission is outlined in the filing as being “The montgomery ymca, reflecting its judeo-christian heritage, is an association of volunteers, members, and staff open to and serving all, providing programs and services which develop spirit, mind, and body. montgomery ymca statement of purpose "the young men's christian association, we regard as being in its essential genius, a world wide fellowship, united by a common loyalty to jesus christ, for the purpose of developing christian personality and building a christian society." the montgomery ymca seeks to help its members: develop self-confidence and self-respect and an appreciation of their own worth as individuals. develop a faith for daily living based upon the teachings of jesus, that they may achieve their highest potential as children of god. grow as responsible members of their families and as citizens of their communities. appreciate that health of mind and body is a sacred gift, and that physical fitness and mental well being are conditions to be achieved and maintained. r”.
When outlining its responsibilities, they were referred to as: “The montgomery ymca, reflecting its judeo-christian heritage, is an association of volunteers, members, and staff open to and serving all, providing programs and services which develop spirit, mind, and body. montgomery ymca statement of purpose "the young men's christian association, we regard as being in its essential genius, a world wide fellowship, united by a common loyalty to jesus christ, for the purpose of developing christian personality and building a christian society." the montgomery ymca seeks to help its members: develop self-confidence and self-respect and an appreciation of their own worth as individuals. develop a faith for daily living based upon the teachings of jesus, that they may achieve their highest potential as children of god. grow as responsible members of their families and as citizens of their communities. appreciate that health of mind and body is a sacred gift, and that physical fitness and mental well being are conditions to be achieved and maintained. r”.
- The state in which the non-profit operates has been officially reported as AL.
- The filing reveals the non-profit's address in 2020 to be P O BOX 2336, MONTGOMERY, AL, 36102.
- As per the non-profit's form for 2020, they have 1189 employees on their payroll.
- 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 -$685,456.
- The CEO salary policy within the organization is subject to review and endorsement by an impartial party.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 45 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1868.
- 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 pays $9,223,735 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $1,021,638 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 a business related organization transaction.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.