Young Mens Christian Association of Erie Pa
Young Mens Christian Association of Erie Pa
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About this organization
Mission
AT THE YMCA OF GREATER ERIE, WE PUT CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD A HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND, AND BODY FOR ALL.
About
EARLY LEARNING & SCHOOL-AGE ENRICHMENT Our YMCA believes that all kids have potential. We cultivate the values and skills that lead to positive behaviors, better health and educational achievement. Woven into the fabric of the YMCA mission is a commitment to strengthening families. YMCA child care programs relieve the burden of balancing work and families, and make it more possible for parents of children in our care to remain gainfully employed, knowing their children are thriving in a safe, developmentally sound environment that offers a range of experiences that enrich social-emotional, cognitive and physical growth. Expenses include subsidies and reduced fees that make participation possible to more than 50% of the children we engage. Our YMCA provides reduced fees for child care services. In 2019, $135,000 was awarded to 152 children to defray their fees this year, and continue to accept children through the state subsidy program. In addition, we provide aid to families who need help due to family violence, substance abuse, poverty, mental health, etc. We also provide free family fun events to promote healthy family interactions and enrich relationships between parents and children enrolled in our program. Our high quality licensed child care promotes educational, emotional, physical, and social growth for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children from diverse backgrounds. We participate in the Keystone STARS Quality Initiative at all 16 licensed child care locations. In addition, we provide healthy snacks and meals to all children and have adopted, along with Y-USA, HEPA (healthy eating and physical activity) standards at all locations. In 2019, the Y served more than 405,000 healthy meals and snacks which introduced new foods and influenced food choice and education. The YMCA continues to be a leader in early care and education. In 2019, Pennsylvania tax credit donations provided preschool education credits of $20,739 to 18 children. Last year, over 2,500 participants were served in licensed child care. PRE-K COUNTS Our Y is committed to providing educational equity to those most at risk for success. The YMCA of Greater Erie partnered with the State of Pennsylvania to offer free preschool to low-income children through the State's Pre-K Counts program. Pre-K Counts is an initiative created to build and strengthen pre-kindergarten partnerships in communities so that each community can create a self-sustaining system for providing high quality early learning experiences to children in all settings. This program sponsored approximately 237 children in 2019. SUMMER CAMP When school lets out for summer, kids who don't continue to read, learn and keep their minds and bodies active can fall behind their classmates that do. Some parents just don't have the knowledge/resources to keep their kids engaged and productive all summer long. Many families can't afford to enroll their children in a structured summer program. As a solution, the Y offers day camps that go far beyond the typical camp experience. Our camp programs are packed with physical and educational activities, day trips, character building, arts/crafts, group games and more. Campers learn the importance of values and are encouraged to exhibit them in their actions. The Y offers scholarships so that all children have the opportunity to enjoy this enriching experience. POWER SCHOLARS ACADEMY Power Scholars Academy, an evidence based summer learning loss prevention program, engaged more than 149 academically at-risk children in a full-day academic and enrichment program. In 2019, students gained 1.5 months of literacy and of month of math knowledge. This program is supported through corporate and individual contributions and is offered free of charge to students. COMMUNITY SCHOOL The YMCA of Greater Erie is the lead non-profit partner at Harding Elementary School providing on-site support to students, families and faculty. Our full-time director coordinates social service delivery, out-of-school programming, basic needs and more for students and their families. COMMUNITY RECREATION The YMCA believes in giving back and supporting our neighbors through collaboration with the City of Erie. We operate the City's Summer Parks & Recreation program in the heart of downtown neighborhoods providing recreation, mentoring and enrichment programming to more than 1000 youth age 6-18. We collaborate with the Housing Authority of the City of Erie to operate Kids Clubs - a year-round educational and recreational program for youth. Participants in Kids Clubs are from low income households living in or near subsidized housing and are given opportunities to participate in YMCA programs including sports, incentive award programs for good behavior, track and field, golf, art, theater, and special field trips. Collaborations with an area medical hospital, girl scouts and boy scouts, 4-h, and local drug prevention agencies enhance the program opportunities for youth. Free meals and snacks are also provided through Kids Clubs during the school year.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The filing sets forth the mission of the non-profit as “To put christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.”.
When detailing its responsibilities, they were listed as: “At the ymca of greater erie, we put christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.”.
- The state in which the non-profit is legally permitted to operate is PA.
- The address of the non-profit for 2019 according to the filing is 31 WEST 10TH STREET, Erie, PA, 16501.
- The number of employees reported by the non-profit on their form as of 2019 is 1048.
- 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 $315,319.
- The CEO compensation structure within the organization is based on a review and approval from a neutral party.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 29 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1863.
- 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 $11,183,776 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $56,549 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization pays grants to individuals.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has a business related organization transaction.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.