2024-06-26T09:06:52-04:00 2023-12-31 202213517 RBSK PARTNERS PC PO BOX 200 GREENSBURG IN 472400200 990 2023-01-01 350919345 DECATUR SHELBY COUNTY YMCA INC DECA 8126639622 1 YMCA WAY GREENSBURG IN 47240 DIANE HART-DAWSON CEO 8126639622 2024-06-25 true DIANE HART-DAWSON 999009999 false NICHOLAS P WALLPE CPA P01066956 8126637567 2024-06-25 2023 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z X DIANE HART-DAWSON 1 YMCA WAY GREENSBURG IN 47240 3812196 false X WWW.DECATURCOUNTYFAMILYYMCA.ORG X THE DECATUR SHELBY COUNTY YMCA IS A CHARITABLE, COMMUNITY SERVICE ORGANIZATION THAT INCLUDES MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN OF ALL AGES, ABILITIES, INCOME, RACES AND RELIGIONS. OUR MISSION IS TO PUT CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD HEALTH SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY FOR ALL. THE Y IS FOR YOUTH DEVELOPEMENT, NURTURING THE POTENTIAL OF EVER CHILD AND TEEN; FOR HEALTH LIVING, IMPROVING THE NATION'S HEALTH AND WELL BEING; AND FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY, GIVING BACK AND PROVIDING SUPPORT TO YOUR NEIGHBORS. ALL PERSONS 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 MENTORS, COACHES, PROGRAM LEADERS, INSTRUCTORS AND MORE. 17 17 240 421 0 1569271 1205236 2211425 2502683 38680 68598 26801 35651 3846177 3812168 0 0 1487586 1746330 0 34934 1265638 1221423 2753224 2967753 1092953 844415 7488921 8895751 159563 665659 7329358 8230092 X THE DECATUR SHELBY COUNTY YMCA IS A CHARITABLE, COMMUNITY SERVICE ORGANIZATION THAT INCLUDES MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN OF ALL AGES, ABILITIES, INCOME, RACES AND RELIGIONS. OUR MISSION IS TO PUT CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD HEALTH SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY FOR ALL. THE Y IS FOR YOUTH DEVELOPEMENT, NURTURING THE POTENTIAL OF EVER CHILD AND TEEN; FOR HEALTH LIVING, IMPROVING THE NATION'S HEALTH AND WELL BEING; AND FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY, GIVING BACK AND PROVIDING SUPPORT TO YOUR NEIGHBORS. ALL PERSONS 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 MENTORS, COACHES, PROGRAM LEADERS, INSTRUCTORS AND MORE. false false 1336650 2013649 HEALTHY LIVING - THE Y IS A LEADING VOICE ON HEALTH AND WELL-BEING. WE BRING FAMILIES CLOSER TOGETHER, ENCOURAGE GOOD HEALTH, AND FOSTER CONNECTIONS THROUGH FITNESS, SPORTS, FUN, AND SHARED INTERESTS. LAST YEAR WE SERVED MORE THAN 16,000 PEOPLE IN OUR COMMUNITIES; THE Y PROVIDES THE SUPPORT, GUIDANCE, AND RESOURCES NEEDED TO ACHIEVE GREATER HEALTH IN SPIRIT, MIND, AND BODY. THIS IS PARTICULARLY IMPORTANT AS OUR NATION STRUGGLES WITH AN OBESITY CRISIS, FAMILIES STRUGGLE WITH WORK/LIFE BALANCE, AND INDIVIDUALS SEARCH FOR PERSONAL FULFILLMENT. IN 2023, WE CONTINUED TO ENHANCE OUR 3 EXISTING CHRONIC DISEASE PREVENTION PROGRAMS, A DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM, A BLOOD PRESSURE SELF-MONITORING PROGRAM, AND OUR PARKINSON'S PROGRAM WHICH EMPOWERS THOSE LIVING WITH PARKINSON'S DISEASE TO OPTIMIZE THEIR PHYSICAL FUNCTION AND HELP DELAY THE PROGRESSION OF SYMPTOMS. DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM: THE PROGRAM WAS BENEFICIAL WITH PARTICIPANTS HAVING SUCCESS LOSING WEIGHT AND INCREASING THEIR ACTIVITY LEVEL. OUR PARKINSON'S EXERCISE PARTICIPANTS HAVE REPORTED IMPROVEMENTS IN POSTURE, STRENGTH, BALANCE, AND WALKING ABILITY; CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH MEASURES HAVE ALSO IMPROVED. OUR PROGRAMS ARE ACCESSIBLE, AFFORDABLE, AND OPEN TO ALL FAITHS, BACKGROUNDS, ABILITIES, AND INCOME LEVELS. IN 2023, WE PROVIDED MORE THAN 119,865 IN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO PEOPLE WHO OTHERWISE WOULD HAVE FACED ECONOMIC BARRIERS TO PARTICIPATION. WE OFFER A VARIETY OF WATER EXERCISE AND AQUA ARTHRITIS CLASSES. THE ARTHRITIS PROGRAM KEEPS SENIORS AND ADULTS ACTIVE AND FLEXIBLE; OUR SWIM LESSONS HELPS TO DEVELOP PHYSICAL SKILLS IN TODDLERS AND SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN; OUR FAMILY SWIM PROGRAM GIVES ADULTS AND CHILDREN SHARED TIME IN THE POOL TO APPRECIATE ONE ANOTHER AND PROMOTE INTER-GENERATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS. IN 2023 WE WERE ABLE TO ENROLL 107 PARTICIPANTS IN OUR GRANT FUNDED SAFETY AROUND WATER CLASSES WHICH AIDS IN DROWNING PREVENTION. OUR SERVICES ARE OFFERED AT AFFORDABLE FEES FOR THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE, WITH REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR THOSE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, AND WITH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE FOR THOSE WHO CANNOT AFFORD THE FULL FEE. 962680 489033 YOUTH DEVELOPMENT OUR YMCA IS 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, AND EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT. OUR YMCA PROGRAMS, SUCH AS AFTER-SCHOOL, PRESCHOOL, SUMMER DAY CAMP, YOUTH SPORTS, AQUATICS, TEEN PROGRAMMIN, STEM PROGRAMMING, HOME SCHOOL PHYSICAL FITNESS CLASSES AND OUR SUMMER STARTER AND SCHOOL SEND OFF PROGRAM OFFER A RANGE OF EXPERIENCES THAT ENRICH COGNITIVE, SOCIAL, PHYSICAL, AND EMOTIONAL GROWTH. STATISTICS SHOW THAT A LARGE NUMBER OF CHILDREN FROM LOW-INCOME ENVIRONMENTS REACH KINDERGARTEN UNPREPARED AND THAT THEY CONTINUE TO FALL BEHIND IN SCHOOL WITHOUT PROPER INTERVENTIONS. THIS IS KNOWN AS THE "ACHIEVEMENT GAP." OUR PRESCHOOL SCHOOL, AFTER-SCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO IMPROVE ACADEMIC OUTCOMES FOR CHILDREN IN OUR COMMUNITY. THE YMCA PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR ALL OF OUR PROGRAMMING INCLUDING OUR CHILD CARE SERVICES. SCHOLARSHIPS BASED UPON FAMILY FINANCIAL NEED WERE AWARDED TO 434 PARTICIPANTS TO DEFRAY THEIR FEES THIS YEAR. WE PROVIDE 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 AND ETHICAL VALUES. IN 2023 WE ALSO SENT 5 FAMILIES AND 20 CHILDREN TO THE FLAT ROCK RIVER RESIDENTIAL CAMP WHICH PROVIDED A NUMBER OF EXPERIENCES TO IMPROVEL SEL (SOICIAL AND EMOTIONAL LEARNING) OUTCOMES. THESE PARTICIPANTS WERE 100% SUBSIDIZED AND GIVEN CARE PACKAGES TO ASSIST THEM IN HAVING THE NECESSARY ITEMS TO ATTEND AN OVERNIGHT CAMP. THE YMCA DAY CAMP PROGRAM PROVIDES A LASTING EXPERIENCE OF PERSONAL ENRICHMENT. DAY CAMP OFFERS ADVENTURE AND LEARNING ACTIVITIES THAT PROVIDES CHALLENGE AND PROMOTES SPIRITUAL AWARENESS, MENTAL DEVELOPMENT, PHYSICAL WELL-BEING, SOCIAL GROWTH, AND SELF-RESPECT. DAY CAMP HELPS YOUTH BECOME AWARE OF THEIR PHYSICAL AND MENTAL CAPABILITIES, TO RECOGNIZE THE VALUE OF COOPERATION, AND TO GAIN CONFIDENCE. IN 2023, WE SERVED OVER 300 PARTICIPANTS IN PRESCHOOL, AFTERSCHOOL, AND CAMP PROGRAMS. YMCA YOUTH AND TEEN PROGRAMS GIVE KIDS GOOD ROLE MODELS TO HELP THEM DEVELOP SELF-ESTEEM AND GOOD VALUES, INCLUDING COOPERATION, RESPECT, GOOD CITIZENSHIP, AND A STRONG WORK ETHIC. OUR SERVICE LEARNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS HELP YOUTH DEVELOP AN APPRECIATION OF CHARITABLE SERVICE AND PRESERVATION OF OUR NATURAL RESOURCES. IN 2023 WE AGAIN PARTICIPATED IN THE YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT PROGRAM FOR TEENS. STUDENTS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO IMMERSE THEMSELVES IN EXPERIENTIAL CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND TO PRACTICE DEMOCRACY. TEENS FROM ACROSS THE STATE MEET IN THEIR LOCAL YOUTH AND GOVERNMENT GROUPS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR TO DISCUSS AND DEBATE ISSUES THAT AFFECT CITIZENS OF THEIR STATE AND TO PROPOSE LEGISLATION. THE PROGRAM CULMINATES WITH TEENS SERVING AS DELEGATES AT THEIR STATE CONFERENCE, DEBATING BILLS ON THE FLOOR OF THE LEGISLATURE. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR FEE-BASED PROGRAMS, SO A YOUNG PERSON'S ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES ARE NOT A BARRIER TO PARTICIPATION. IN ADDITION, WE STOOD UP A TEEN LEADERSHIP ADVISORY BOARD (TLAB) TO HELP US DEVELOP FURTHER PROGRAMMING WITH TEEN INPUT. 275146 SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY OUR YMCA BELIEVES IN GIVING BACK AND SUPPORTING OUR NEIGHBORS. WE HAVE BEEN LISTENING AND RESPONDING TO OUR COMMUNITY'S MOST CRITICAL SOCIAL NEEDS FOR MORE THAN 100 YEARS, SINCE OUR INCEPTION IN 1914. Y PROGRAMS, SUCH AS OUR 21ST CENTURY COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTER (CCLC) AFTER SCHOOL INITIATIVE (ACADEMIC AND ENRICHMENT) PROGRAM AND PARTNERSHIP WTIH THE FLAT ROCK RIVER YMCA RESIDENTIAL CAMP, ARE EXAMPLES OF HOW WE DELIVER TRAINING, RESOURCES, AND SUPPORT THAT EMPOWER OUR NEIGHBORS TO AFFECT CHANGE, BRIDGE GAPS, AND OVERCOME OBSTACLES. IN 2023, WE ENGAGED MORE THAN 17,160 YMCA MEMBERS, PARTICIPANTS, AND VOLUNTEERS IN ACTIVITIES THAT STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITY AND PAVE THE WAY FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS TO THRIVE. THE Y HELPS TO FIGHT THE HUNGER ISSUE IN OUR COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING THE PARTICIPANTS IN OUR PROGRAMMING, WITH HEALTHY SNACKS AND MEALS. IN 2023, WE PROVIDED BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND A SNACK TO OUR SUMMER CAMP ATTENDEES PROVIDING OVER 4000 MEALS. OUR 21ST CENTURY STUDENTS WHO ARE ALL ON FREE AND REDUCED LUNCH ALL BENEFIT FROM THE NUTRITIOUS MEALS AND SNACKS WE PROVIDE AS WELL AS THOSE WHO ATTEND OUR SUMMER CAMP. WE HAD 61 STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN OUR FREE 21ST CCLC AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM DURING 2023. THE 21ST CCLC PROGRAM OFFERS STUDENTS A BROAD ARRAY OF ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES THAT COMPLEMENT THEIR ACADEMIC PROGRAMS. SLIGHTLY OVER 96% OF THE 1ST THROUGH 5TH GRADE REGULAR PARTICIPANTS ACHIEVED A C OR BETTER IN READING FROM AND MATH SCORES FROM THE FALL TO SPRING SEMESTER. 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THE ORGANIZATION IS NOT CONSIDERED TO BE A PRIVATE FOUNDATION. GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES PRESCRIBED A THRESHOLD FOR DETERMINING WHEN AN INCOME TAX BENEFIT CAN BE RECOGNIZED, WHICH IS A HIGHER THRESHOLD THAN THE ONE IMPOSED FOR CLAIMING DEDUCTIONS ON INCOME TAX RETURNS. THESE ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES DID NOT HAVE ANY IMPACT ON THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE ORGANIZATION'S FEDERAL AND STATE INCOME TAX RETURNS FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2020 THOUGH 2023 ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE EXAMINATION BY THE TAXING AUTHORITIES UNTIL THE EXPIRATION OF THE RELATED STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS ON THOSE TAX RETURNS. IN GENERAL THE FEDERAL AND STATE INCOME TAX RETURNS HAVE A THREE-YEAR STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS. THE ORGANIZATION WOULD RECOGNIZE ACCRUED INTEREST AND PENALTIES ASSOCIATED WITH UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS, IN ANY, AS PART OF THE INCOME TAX PROVISION. NO ACCRUAL IS NECESSARY FOR TAXES ON UNRELATED INCOME FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2023. SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XI, LINE 4B LOSS FROM THE SALE OF EQUIPMENT -28 SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XII, LINE 4B LOSS FROM THE SALE OF EQUIPMENT -28 FORM 990, PAGE 1, ITEM B ADJUSTMENTS FOR INCOME AND EXPENSE ITEMS. FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION THE DECATUR SHELBY COUNTY YMCA IS A CHARITABLE, COMMUNITY SERVICE ORGANIZATION THAT INCLUDES MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN OF ALL AGES, ABILITIES, INCOME, RACES AND RELIGIONS. OUR MISSION IS TO PUT CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD HEALTH SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY FOR ALL. THE Y IS FOR YOUTH DEVELOPEMENT, NURTURING THE POTENTIAL OF EVER CHILD AND TEEN; FOR HEALTH LIVING, IMPROVING THE NATION'S HEALTH AND WELL BEING; AND FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY, GIVING BACK AND PROVIDING SUPPORT TO YOUR NEIGHBORS. ALL PERSONS 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 MENTORS, COACHES, PROGRAM LEADERS, INSTRUCTORS AND MORE. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A HEALTHY LIVING - THE Y IS A LEADING VOICE ON HEALTH AND WELL-BEING. WE BRING FAMILIES CLOSER TOGETHER, ENCOURAGE GOOD HEALTH, AND FOSTER CONNECTIONS THROUGH FITNESS, SPORTS, FUN, AND SHARED INTERESTS. LAST YEAR WE SERVED MORE THAN 16,000 PEOPLE IN OUR COMMUNITIES; THE Y PROVIDES THE SUPPORT, GUIDANCE, AND RESOURCES NEEDED TO ACHIEVE GREATER HEALTH IN SPIRIT, MIND, AND BODY. THIS IS PARTICULARLY IMPORTANT AS OUR NATION STRUGGLES WITH AN OBESITY CRISIS, FAMILIES STRUGGLE WITH WORK/LIFE BALANCE, AND INDIVIDUALS SEARCH FOR PERSONAL FULFILLMENT. IN 2023, WE CONTINUED TO ENHANCE OUR 3 EXISTING CHRONIC DISEASE PREVENTION PROGRAMS, A DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM, A BLOOD PRESSURE SELF-MONITORING PROGRAM, AND OUR PARKINSON'S PROGRAM WHICH EMPOWERS THOSE LIVING WITH PARKINSON'S DISEASE TO OPTIMIZE THEIR PHYSICAL FUNCTION AND HELP DELAY THE PROGRESSION OF SYMPTOMS. DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM: THE PROGRAM WAS BENEFICIAL WITH PARTICIPANTS HAVING SUCCESS LOSING WEIGHT AND INCREASING THEIR ACTIVITY LEVEL. OUR PARKINSON'S EXERCISE PARTICIPANTS HAVE REPORTED IMPROVEMENTS IN POSTURE, STRENGTH, BALANCE, AND WALKING ABILITY; CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH MEASURES HAVE ALSO IMPROVED. OUR PROGRAMS ARE ACCESSIBLE, AFFORDABLE, AND OPEN TO ALL FAITHS, BACKGROUNDS, ABILITIES, AND INCOME LEVELS. IN 2023, WE PROVIDED MORE THAN 119,865 IN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO PEOPLE WHO OTHERWISE WOULD HAVE FACED ECONOMIC BARRIERS TO PARTICIPATION. WE OFFER A VARIETY OF WATER EXERCISE AND AQUA ARTHRITIS CLASSES. THE ARTHRITIS PROGRAM KEEPS SENIORS AND ADULTS ACTIVE AND FLEXIBLE; OUR SWIM LESSONS HELPS TO DEVELOP PHYSICAL SKILLS IN TODDLERS AND SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN; OUR FAMILY SWIM PROGRAM GIVES ADULTS AND CHILDREN SHARED TIME IN THE POOL TO APPRECIATE ONE ANOTHER AND PROMOTE INTER-GENERATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS. IN 2023 WE WERE ABLE TO ENROLL 107 PARTICIPANTS IN OUR GRANT FUNDED SAFETY AROUND WATER CLASSES WHICH AIDS IN DROWNING PREVENTION. OUR SERVICES ARE OFFERED AT AFFORDABLE FEES FOR THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE, WITH REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR THOSE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, AND WITH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE FOR THOSE WHO CANNOT AFFORD THE FULL FEE. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B YOUTH DEVELOPMENT OUR YMCA IS 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, AND EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT. OUR YMCA PROGRAMS, SUCH AS AFTER-SCHOOL, PRESCHOOL, SUMMER DAY CAMP, YOUTH SPORTS, AQUATICS, TEEN PROGRAMMIN, STEM PROGRAMMING, HOME SCHOOL PHYSICAL FITNESS CLASSES AND OUR SUMMER STARTER AND SCHOOL SEND OFF PROGRAM OFFER A RANGE OF EXPERIENCES THAT ENRICH COGNITIVE, SOCIAL, PHYSICAL, AND EMOTIONAL GROWTH. STATISTICS SHOW THAT A LARGE NUMBER OF CHILDREN FROM LOW-INCOME ENVIRONMENTS REACH KINDERGARTEN UNPREPARED AND THAT THEY CONTINUE TO FALL BEHIND IN SCHOOL WITHOUT PROPER INTERVENTIONS. THIS IS KNOWN AS THE "ACHIEVEMENT GAP." OUR PRESCHOOL SCHOOL, AFTER-SCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO IMPROVE ACADEMIC OUTCOMES FOR CHILDREN IN OUR COMMUNITY. THE YMCA PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR ALL OF OUR PROGRAMMING INCLUDING OUR CHILD CARE SERVICES. SCHOLARSHIPS BASED UPON FAMILY FINANCIAL NEED WERE AWARDED TO 434 PARTICIPANTS TO DEFRAY THEIR FEES THIS YEAR. WE PROVIDE 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 AND ETHICAL VALUES. IN 2023 WE ALSO SENT 5 FAMILIES AND 20 CHILDREN TO THE FLAT ROCK RIVER RESIDENTIAL CAMP WHICH PROVIDED A NUMBER OF EXPERIENCES TO IMPROVEL SEL (SOICIAL AND EMOTIONAL LEARNING) OUTCOMES. THESE PARTICIPANTS WERE 100% SUBSIDIZED AND GIVEN CARE PACKAGES TO ASSIST THEM IN HAVING THE NECESSARY ITEMS TO ATTEND AN OVERNIGHT CAMP. THE YMCA DAY CAMP PROGRAM PROVIDES A LASTING EXPERIENCE OF PERSONAL ENRICHMENT. DAY CAMP OFFERS ADVENTURE AND LEARNING ACTIVITIES THAT PROVIDES CHALLENGE AND PROMOTES SPIRITUAL AWARENESS, MENTAL DEVELOPMENT, PHYSICAL WELL-BEING, SOCIAL GROWTH, AND SELF-RESPECT. DAY CAMP HELPS YOUTH BECOME AWARE OF THEIR PHYSICAL AND MENTAL CAPABILITIES, TO RECOGNIZE THE VALUE OF COOPERATION, AND TO GAIN CONFIDENCE. IN 2023, WE SERVED OVER 300 PARTICIPANTS IN PRESCHOOL, AFTERSCHOOL, AND CAMP PROGRAMS. YMCA YOUTH AND TEEN PROGRAMS GIVE KIDS GOOD ROLE MODELS TO HELP THEM DEVELOP SELF-ESTEEM AND GOOD VALUES, INCLUDING COOPERATION, RESPECT, GOOD CITIZENSHIP, AND A STRONG WORK ETHIC. OUR SERVICE LEARNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS HELP YOUTH DEVELOP AN APPRECIATION OF CHARITABLE SERVICE AND PRESERVATION OF OUR NATURAL RESOURCES. IN 2023 WE AGAIN PARTICIPATED IN THE YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT PROGRAM FOR TEENS. STUDENTS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO IMMERSE THEMSELVES IN EXPERIENTIAL CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND TO PRACTICE DEMOCRACY. TEENS FROM ACROSS THE STATE MEET IN THEIR LOCAL YOUTH AND GOVERNMENT GROUPS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR TO DISCUSS AND DEBATE ISSUES THAT AFFECT CITIZENS OF THEIR STATE AND TO PROPOSE LEGISLATION. THE PROGRAM CULMINATES WITH TEENS SERVING AS DELEGATES AT THEIR STATE CONFERENCE, DEBATING BILLS ON THE FLOOR OF THE LEGISLATURE. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR FEE-BASED PROGRAMS, SO A YOUNG PERSON'S ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES ARE NOT A BARRIER TO PARTICIPATION. IN ADDITION, WE STOOD UP A TEEN LEADERSHIP ADVISORY BOARD (TLAB) TO HELP US DEVELOP FURTHER PROGRAMMING WITH TEEN INPUT. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4C SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY OUR YMCA BELIEVES IN GIVING BACK AND SUPPORTING OUR NEIGHBORS. WE HAVE BEEN LISTENING AND RESPONDING TO OUR COMMUNITY'S MOST CRITICAL SOCIAL NEEDS FOR MORE THAN 100 YEARS, SINCE OUR INCEPTION IN 1914. Y PROGRAMS, SUCH AS OUR 21ST CENTURY COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTER (CCLC) AFTER SCHOOL INITIATIVE (ACADEMIC AND ENRICHMENT) PROGRAM AND PARTNERSHIP WTIH THE FLAT ROCK RIVER YMCA RESIDENTIAL CAMP, ARE EXAMPLES OF HOW WE DELIVER TRAINING, RESOURCES, AND SUPPORT THAT EMPOWER OUR NEIGHBORS TO AFFECT CHANGE, BRIDGE GAPS, AND OVERCOME OBSTACLES. IN 2023, WE ENGAGED MORE THAN 17,160 YMCA MEMBERS, PARTICIPANTS, AND VOLUNTEERS IN ACTIVITIES THAT STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITY AND PAVE THE WAY FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS TO THRIVE. THE Y HELPS TO FIGHT THE HUNGER ISSUE IN OUR COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING THE PARTICIPANTS IN OUR PROGRAMMING, WITH HEALTHY SNACKS AND MEALS. IN 2023, WE PROVIDED BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND A SNACK TO OUR SUMMER CAMP ATTENDEES PROVIDING OVER 4000 MEALS. OUR 21ST CENTURY STUDENTS WHO ARE ALL ON FREE AND REDUCED LUNCH ALL BENEFIT FROM THE NUTRITIOUS MEALS AND SNACKS WE PROVIDE AS WELL AS THOSE WHO ATTEND OUR SUMMER CAMP. WE HAD 61 STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN OUR FREE 21ST CCLC AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM DURING 2023. THE 21ST CCLC PROGRAM OFFERS STUDENTS A BROAD ARRAY OF ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES THAT COMPLEMENT THEIR ACADEMIC PROGRAMS. SLIGHTLY OVER 96% OF THE 1ST THROUGH 5TH GRADE REGULAR PARTICIPANTS ACHIEVED A C OR BETTER IN READING FROM AND MATH SCORES FROM THE FALL TO SPRING SEMESTER. BOTH MEASUREMENTS EXCEEDED THE TARGET GOAL OF 70%. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS 990 WITH TAX PREPARER AND MANAGEMENT BEFORE IT IS FILED. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C IF THE GOVERNING BOARD OR COMMITTEE HAS REASONABLE CAUSE TO BELIEVE A MEMBER HAS FAILED TO DISCLOSE ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, IT SHALL INFORM THE MEMBER OF THE BASIS FOR SUCK BELIEF AND AFFORD THE MEMBER AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLAIN THE ALLEGED FAILURE TO DISCLOSE. IF, AFTER HEARING THE MEMBER'S RESPONSE AND AFTER MAKING FURTHER INVESTIGATION AS WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES, THE GOVERNING BOARD OR COMMITTEE DETERMINES THE MEMBER HAS FAILED TO DISCLOSE AN ACUTAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, IT SHALL TAKE APPROPRIATED DISCRIPLINARY AND CORRECTIVE ACTION. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A THE DECATUR COUNTY FAMILY YMCA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE HAS A CEO PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL FORM THAT IS USED TO EVALUEATE THE CEO. THE COMMITTEE COMPLETES THE FORM EACH YEAR IN JANUARY OR FEBRUARY. THE CEO IS COMPENSATED BASED ON THE EVALUATION AND THE BUDGET. THE COMPENSATION FOR THE CEO IS IN THE BUDGET AND THE BOARD ANNUALLY REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE BUDGET. IN THE PAST THE COMMITTEE HAS REVEIEWED COMPARABLE DATE OF SALARY RANGES WITH SIMILAR SIZE YMCAS. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 LOSS FROM THE SALE OF EQUIPMENT 28 LOSS FROM THE SALE OF EQUIPMENT -28 YMCA OF THE USA 101 N WACKER DRIVE CHICAGO IL 60606 363258696 IL 501C3 7 N/A false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false YMCA USA - YOUTH DEVELOPMENT C 82102 CASH YMCA USA - RESIDENTIAL CAMP C 17550 CASH YMCA USA - AQUATICS GRANT C 7000 CASH YMCA USA - BPSM PROGRAM C 8622 CASH YMCA USA - BP PROGRAM C 5428 CASH