Family YMCA of Lancaster & Fairfield County
Family YMCA of Lancaster & Fairfield County
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About this organization
Mission
THE FAMILY YMCA OF LANCASTER AND FAIRFIELD CTY (DBA: ROBERT K FOX FAMILY Y) IS A CHARITABLE, COMMUNITY SERVICE ORGANIZATION THAT INCLUDES MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN OF ALL AGES, ABILITIES, INCOME, 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 PEOPLE 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 COACHES, PROGRAM LEADERS, INSTRUCTORS AND MORE.
About
ALL ACHIEVEMENTS: CHILD CARE: YMCA PROVIDES HIGH QUALITY CHILD CARE BY PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE ACTIVITIES FOR PRESCHOOL AND SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN DRAWING ON DIVERSE MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY. THE YMCA PROVIDES BOTH FULL AND PART TIME OPTIONS TO SERVE A WIDE RANGE OF FAMILY SCHEDULING NEEDS. THE YMCA PROVIDES TUITION ASSISTANCE FOR CHILD CARE SERVICES. IN ADDITION, THE YMCA PROVIDES A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES THAT EMPHASIZE PARENT EDUCATION AND HELP PARENTS LEARN MORE ABOUT HOW TO RAISE HEALTHY, HAPPY CHILDREN WHO DEVELOP SELF-ESTEEM AND MORAL ETHICAL VALUES. HEALTH AND WELLNESS YOUTH AND ADULTS: YMCA HAS PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO HELP PEOPLE CREATE REALISTIC GOALS FOR SELF IMPROVEMENT AND EMPHASIZE DISEASE PREVENTION THROUGH REGULAR EXERCISE, PROPER NUTRITION, STRESS MANAGEMENT AND HEALTH EDUCATION. SPORTS PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH, FAMILIES, AND ADULTS PROMOTE TEAMWORK, INTERACTION AND DEVELOPMENT OF SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL SKILLS. WATER PROGRAMS AND HYDROSLIMNASTICS WATER EXERCISE: HELP THE YMCA REACH SENIORS AND OTHERS WHO WANT TO MAINTAIN AN ACTIVE AND FLEXIBLE LIFESTYLE; THE YMCA SKIPS AQUATIC PROGRAM HELPS TO DEVELOP PHYSICAL SKILLS IN YOUNG CHILDREN, THE GYMNASTIC CLASSES HELP CHILDREN WITH THEIR COORDINATION SKILLS; AND OUR FAMILY SWIM PROGRAM GIVES INTERGENERATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS. THE YMCA SERVICES ARE OFFERED AT AFFORDABLE FEES FOR THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE, WITH REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR THOSE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS,AND WITH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR THOSE WHO CAN'T AFFORD THE FULL FEE. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS: YMCA PROGRAMMING IN GYMNASTICS AND DANCE ACTIVITIES GIVE CHILDREN GOOD ROLE MODELS TO HELP THEM DEVELOP SELF-ESTEEM AND GOOD VALUES, INCLUDING COOPERATION, RESPECT, GOOD CITIZENSHIP AND A STRONG WORK ETHIC. OTHER YOUTH PROGRAMMING EMPHASIZES THE NEED FOR FAIR PLAY AND EVERYONE PLAYS REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITIES. THE YMCA YOUTH PROGRAMS SHOWCASE THEIR ABILITY TO DEVELOP RELATIONSHIPS WITH CHILDREN. YET EACH CHILD LEARNS A NEW PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND HAS FUN IN A GROUP SETTING AND IS GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO BECOME A LEADER AND SUPPORTER AND LEARNS THE NECESSARY GIVE AND TAKE TO WORK TOWARD THE COMMON GOOD.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
According to the filing, the non-profit's mission is “The family ymca of lancaster and fairfield cty (dba: robert k fox family y) is a charitable, community service organization that includes men, women and children of all ages, abilities, income, 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 people 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 coaches, program leaders, instructors and more.”.
When referring to its actions, they were described as: “The family ymca of lancaster and fairfield cty (dba: robert k fox family y) is a charitable, community service organization that includes men, women and children of all ages, abilities, income, 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 people 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 coaches, program leaders, instructors and more.”.
- According to the law, the state of operation reported by the non-profit is OH.
- According to their form, the non-profit as of 2019 has a total of 226 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 $123,222.
- The CEO compensation plan of the organization is determined by an independent party's review and approval.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 17 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1985.
- 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 $1,543,370 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.