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YMCA of Greater Charlotte

YMCA of Greater Charlotte

Charlotte, NC
Tax ID56-1045299

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About this organization

Revenue

$91,618,061

Expenses

$91,065,531

Website

ymcacharlotte.org

Mission

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

About

HEALTHY LIVING: IN 2018, THE YMCA OF GREATER CHARLOTTE OPERATED 19 BRANCHES AND 2 RESIDENT CAMPS THROUGHOUT THE CHARLOTTE METROPOLITAN AREA AND ENRICHED THE LIVES OF APPROXIMATELY 298,000 PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITY. A HEALTH FOCUS AREA OF THE Y IS DROWNING PREVENTION. MORE THAN 14,000 ADULTS AND CHILDREN RECEIVED SWIM LESSONS OR WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTION IN GROUP OR PRIVATE SESSIONS IN 2018. OUR YMCA OPERATES 15 INDOOR AND 11 OUTDOOR SWIMMING POOLS PLUS 5 SPLASH PARKS AND 10 WATERSLIDES. TWO CAMPS AND ONE BRANCH HAVE LAKE WATERFRONTS FOR SWIMMING, CANOEING AND BOATING RECREATION. ALL ARE MONITORED BY LIFEGUARDS, WHO MUST COMPLTE A 40-HOUR COURSE FOR CERTIFICATION. EACH POOL CONDUCTS EIGHT FULL DRILLS A YEAR. THROUGH AN ADDITIONAL EFFORT TO SAVE LIVES, THE Y OPERATES ITS SAFETY AROUND WATER PROGRAM. IN 2018, CERTIFIED SWIM INSTRUCTORS TAUGHT 853 CHILDREN LIVING IN 30 APARTMENT COMPLEXES BASIC WATER SAFETY SKILLS SUCH AS CLIMBING OUT OF THE POOL INDEPENDENTLY, SWIMMING ON THEIR STOMACHS FOR AT LEAST 6.5 FEET, JUMPING IN DEEP WATER AND THEN RETURNING TO A WALL, FLOATING ON THEIR BACKS, ROLLING IN WATER AND HOW TO HELP OTHER PEOPLE. IN 2018 THE YMCA SERVED OVER 600 INDIVIDUALS THROUGH EVIDENCE BASED COMMUNITY HEALTH PROGRAMS INCLUDING LiveSTRONG AT THE YMCA, YMCA DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM, ENHANCE FITNESS, YMCA PARKINSON'S AND THE YMCA WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM. LiveSTRONG AT THE YMCA, A PROGRAM THAT FOCUSES ON STRENGTH, ENDURANCE AND FLEXIBILITY FOR CANCER SURVIVORS, WAS OFFERED AT 12 LOCATIONS AND SERVED 325 PARTICIPANTS. THE YMCA DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM SERVED 23 PARTICIPANTS, FOCUSING ON BEHAVIOR CHANGE TO REDUCE WEIGHT AND REDUCE THE RISK OF BECOMING A TYPE II DIABETIC. ENHANCE FITNESS IS A PROVEN COMMUNITY-BASED SENIOR FITNESS AND ARTHRITIS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM THAT HELPS OLDER ADULTS BECOME MORE ACTIVE, ENERGIZED AND EMPOWERED FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING. WITH A SUCCESSFUL PILOT IN THE FALL OF 2018 AT TWO LOCATIONS SERVING 57 PARTICIPANTS, THE PROGRAM WILL SCALE TO MORE LOCATIONS IN 2019. THE YMCA PARKINSON'S EXERCISE PROGRAM FOCUSES ON IMPROVING OVERALL MOVEMENT, BALANCE, COORDINATION AND STRENGTH FOR THOSE DIAGNOSED AS STAGE 1-3. A PRIMARY GOAL IS TO BUILD CONFIDENCE AND HELP SLOW THE PROGRESSION OF THE DISEASE. THIS PROGRAM IS OFFERED AT THREE LOCATIONS SERVING AN AVERAGE OF 40 PARTICIPANTS MONTHLY. AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS, PRESCHOOL, SUMMER DAY CAMPS AND RESIDENT CAMPS PROVIDED ACTIVITIES TO CHILDREN THAT FOCUSED ON BUILDING CHARACTER, DEVELOPING FRIENDSHIPS, AND BEING OUTDOORS. BRANCHES PROVIDED AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMMING TO 3,286 SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN. PARTICIPANTS RECEIVED HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE AND READING SKILLS PRACTICE, EXERCISE AND PLAY TIME. OUR PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS SERVED 1,936 CHILDREN AND INTEGRATE PURPOSEFUL AND INTENTIONALLY PLANNED ACTIVITIES THAT ARE DESIGNED TO BE FUN AND ENGAGING WHILE TEACHING VALUABLE SKILLS. BRANCHES PROVIDED SUMMER DAY CAMP PROGRAMMING TO 11,020 CHILDREN 4 TO 17 YEARS OLD. IN THE SAFE ENVIRONMENT, CHILDREN 1) LEARNED AND MASTERED SKILLS THAT NUTURED THEIR PASSIONS, TALENTS, AND POTENTIAL; 2) BONDED WITH NEW FRIENDS; AND 3) OBSERVED STAFF AS POSITIVE ROLE MODELS. AT THE TWO RESIDENT CAMPS, 3,666 YOUTH EXPERIENCED OVERNIGHT PROGRAMMING. BY INCORPORATING THE Y'S FIVE CORE VALUES OF HONESTY, CARING, RESPONSIBILITY, RESPECT AND FAITH INTO THESE YOUTH PROGRAM ACTIVITIES, THE Y INSPIRED YOUTH TO DEVELOP POSITIVE BEHAVIORS, IMPROVE THEIR HEALTH AND ACHIEVE ACADEMICALLY. SUPPLEMENTING STAFF WERE APPROXIMATELY 5,000 VOLUNTEERS WHO SUPPORTED THESE AND OTHER PROGRAMS: SWIM LESSONS, SWIM PROGRAMS, YOUTH SPORTS, RUNNING/WALKING/BIKING CLUBS, ACTIVE OLDER ADULTS, RESIDENT CAMP, DAY CAMP AND CHILD WATCH.

Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing

The purpose of the non-profit is listed in the filing as “The ymca of greater charlotte is dedicated to putting christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. inspired by christian principles, we will grow our reach, resources and impact to serve all. the ymca's focus is on healthy living, youth development and social responsibility. in 2018, the ymca of greater charlotte served approximately 298,000 people . there are 19 operating branches, additional extension centers and 2 resident camps covering a 900 square mile footprint.”.

When discussing its operations, they were characterized as: “Put christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit,mind and body for all.”.

  • The non-profit's legally reported state of operation is NC.
  • The filing states that the non-profit's address in the year 2019 is 400 E Morehead Street, Charlotte, NC, 282022606.
  • The form submitted by the non-profit for 2019 shows a total of 6043 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 $552,530.
  • The remuneration plan for the CEO of the organization is based on a review and approval process by a neutral entity.
  • The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
  • The organization has 24 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 1874.
  • 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 engages in lobbying activities.
  • The organization pays $49,989,296 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $2,277,016 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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