Ymca Of Greater Kansas City
Ymca Of Greater Kansas City
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About this organization
Mission
Our Mission The YMCA of Greater Kansas City, founded on Christian principles, is a charitable organization with an inclusive environment committed to enriching the quality of family, spiritual, social, mental and physical well-being. Our Vision People of all ages have access to the resources and experiences that provide safe passage through life’s many chapters ensuring a passport for life. Our Values Character development gives us the ability to meet our mission. By holding ourselves accountable and building character around our core values—Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility—we build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. Our Areas of Focus Youth Development: Nurturing the potential of youth and teens. Healthy Living: Improving the community’s health and well-being. Social Responsibility: Providing opportunities to give back and support neighbors.
About
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS: AT THE Y, WE ARE COMMITTED TO NURTURING THE POTENTIAL OF EVERY CHILD AND TEEN. WE BELIEVE THAT ALL KIDS 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, ACADEMIC SUCCESS AND COMMUNITY SERVICE. IN 2019, THE YMCA OF GREATER KANSAS CITY HELPED 26,748 YOUNG PEOPLE REACH THEIR POTENTIAL THROUGH PROGRAMS SUCH AS YOUTH SPORTS, COLLEGE PREPARATION AND CAREER EXPLORATION IN Y ACHIEVERS, RECREATIONAL SPORTS ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL Y CLUB, ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS, SUMMER DAY CAMP AND EARLY EDUCATION. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE OF $365,945 WAS PROVIDED TO 1,165 YOUTH TO GIVE ALL, REGARDLESS OF THEIR FINANCIAL RESOURCES, THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN, GROW AND THRIVE. ALSO, DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR CHILDREN AGES SIX WEEKS OLD THROUGH PRE- KINDERGARTEN, YMCA HEAD START PROGRAMS, WHICH ARE FEDERALLY FUNDED, PROVIDE EDUCATION, NUTRITION AND HEALTH SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME FAMILIES. In 2019 the YMCA of Greater Kansas City operated five centers throughout the Kansas City metropolitan area. THE Y SERVED 690 CHILDREN IN 2019 PREPARING THEM FOR SCHOOL AND HELPING THE WHOLE FAMILY BE HEALTHIER. THE COMPREHENSIVE CURRICULUM MEETS THE NEEDS OF THE CHILD AND FAMILY AND PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR FAMILIES TO BE INVOLVED AT EVERY LEVEL OF THEIR CHILD'S DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION. THESE EARLY YEARS ARE CRITICAL TO HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT OF EVERY CHILD. CREATED IN 1965, HEAD START IS THE MOST SUCCESSFUL, LONGEST RUNNING, NATIONAL SCHOOL READINESS PROGRAM IN THE UNITED STATES.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The filing specifies the mission of the non-profit as “The ymca of greater kansas city founded on christian principles is a charitable organization with an inclusive environment committed to enriching the quality of family, spiritual, social, mental and physical well-being.”.
When explaining its duties, they were described as: “The ymca of greater kansas city founded on christian principles is a charitable organization with an inclusive environment (continued on schedule o)”.
- The state in which the non-profit is authorized to operate legally is MO.
- According to the filing, the address of the non-profit for the year 2020 is 3100 BROADWAY NO 1020, KANSAS CITY, MO, 64111.
- The non-profit has reported 2563 employees on their form for the year 2020.
- 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 $3,013,657.
- The CEO compensation strategy within the organization is determined through a thorough evaluation and endorsement by an independent source.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 22 independent voting members.
- The organization has a professional fund raiser.
- The organization was formed in 1860.
- 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 $25,850,377 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $2,361,345 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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