2026-07-30T09:28:54-04:00 2025-12-31 341909930 NMS INC 8383 MENTOR AVE MENTOR OH 44060 990 2025-01-01 340714796 LAKE COUNTY YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION LAKE 4403545656 933 MENTOR AVENUE PAINESVILLE OH 44077 RICHARD BENNETT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 4403545656 2026-05-27 JOSEPH R MICHALSKI CPA P00738093 4402865222 2026-07-07 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z RICHARD BENNETT 933 MENTOR AVE PAINESVILLE OH 44077 18451015 false X WWW.LAKECOUNTYYMCA.ORG X 1866 OH THE MISSION OF THE LAKE COUNTY YMCA IS TO PUT CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY FOR ALL. 19 19 817 431 0 1001094 1621798 8638753 9070912 528209 708691 412927 503354 10580983 11904755 2500 5000 0 6412392 6930704 0 227149 3878173 4887245 10293065 11822949 287918 81806 31909919 32721329 5549367 5457019 26360552 27264310 X THE MISSION OF THE LAKE COUNTY YMCA IS TO PUT CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY FOR ALL. false false 4439249 4373938 YOUTH DEVELOPMENT INVESTING IN THE NEXT GENERATION FOR 159 YEARS, THE LAKE COUNTY YMCA HAS BELIEVED THAT EVERY CHILD DESERVES THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCOVER THEIR POTENTIAL, DEVELOP CONFIDENCE, AND BUILD THE FOUNDATION FOR A SUCCESSFUL FUTURE. THROUGH SAFE, NURTURING, AND ENRICHING EXPERIENCES, WE EMPOWER YOUNG PEOPLE TO BECOME HEALTHY, ENGAGED, AND RESPONSIBLE MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY. IN 2025, THE LAKE COUNTY YMCA POSITIVELY IMPACTED 15,750 CHILDREN AND TEENS THROUGH HIGH-QUALITY PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO FOSTER ACADEMIC READINESS, CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT, LEADERSHIP, PHYSICAL WELL-BEING, AND LIFELONG SUCCESS. OUR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS SUPPORT CHILDREN THROUGH EVERY STAGE OF GROWTH. EARLY LEARNING PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AGES 3-6 PROVIDE DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE INSTRUCTION THAT CULTIVATES CURIOSITY, INDEPENDENCE, AND A LIFELONG LOVE OF LEARNING WHILE PREPARING EVERY CHILD FOR A SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION TO KINDERGARTEN. OUR LICENSED BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS SERVE CHILDREN ACROSS EIGHT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS IN THREE LAKE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS, PROVIDING A SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT THAT EXTENDS LEARNING BEYOND THE CLASSROOM. DAILY PROGRAMMING INCLUDES LITERACY ENRICHMENT, HOMEWORK SUPPORT, STEM ACTIVITIES, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, AND OPPORTUNITIES THAT STRENGTHEN CONFIDENCE, SOCIAL SKILLS, AND ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT. DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS, THOUSANDS OF CHILDREN PARTICIPATE IN YMCA DAY CAMP EXPERIENCES WHERE ADVENTURE, EXPLORATION, LEADERSHIP, AND FRIENDSHIP COME TOGETHER. WEEKLY THEMED PROGRAMMING ENCOURAGES CREATIVITY, TEAMWORK, RESILIENCE, AND A DEEPER APPRECIATION FOR THE OUTDOORS WHILE PROVIDING WORKING FAMILIES WITH DEPENDABLE, HIGH-QUALITY CARE. FOR ADOLESCENTS, THE YMCA OFFERS LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, VOLUNTEERISM, CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, AND MENTORING OPPORTUNITIES THAT INSPIRE YOUNG PEOPLE TO BECOME CONFIDENT LEADERS PREPARED TO MAKE MEANINGFUL CONTRIBUTIONS TO THEIR SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES. EVERY PROGRAM REFLECTS THE YMCA'S COMMITMENT TO ENSURING THAT EVERY CHILD, REGARDLESS OF BACKGROUND OR FINANCIAL CIRCUMSTANCE, HAS ACCESS TO OPPORTUNITIES THAT HELP THEM LEARN, GROW, AND THRIVE. 5549061 5467423 HEALTHY LIVING BUILDING A HEALTHIER LAKE COUNTY THE LAKE COUNTY YMCA IS ONE OF THE REGION'S LEADING PROVIDERS OF COMMUNITY-BASED HEALTH AND WELLNESS OPPORTUNITIES, HELPING INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES BUILD HEALTHIER LIVES WHILE STRENGTHENING THE OVERALL WELL-BEING OF OUR COMMUNITY. IN 2025, 43,801 INDIVIDUALS ENGAGED IN YMCA PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT PROMOTED PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, CHRONIC DISEASE PREVENTION, MENTAL WELL-BEING, SOCIAL CONNECTION, AND HEALTHY LIFESTYLES. THROUGH FITNESS, AQUATICS, YOUTH SPORTS, WELLNESS COACHING, FAMILY PROGRAMMING, AND EVIDENCE-BASED HEALTH INITIATIVES, THE YMCA SERVES AS A TRUSTED PARTNER IN IMPROVING QUALITY OF LIFE FOR RESIDENTS OF ALL AGES. RECOGNIZING THAT HEALTH SHOULD NEVER BE LIMITED BY FINANCIAL CIRCUMSTANCES, THE YMCA INVESTED 497,778 IN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, ENSURING THAT CHILDREN, FAMILIES, SENIORS, AND INDIVIDUALS FACING FINANCIAL HARDSHIP COULD PARTICIPATE IN MEMBERSHIPS AND LIFE-CHANGING PROGRAMS REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY. HEALTH IS ABOUT FAR MORE THAN EXERCISE. THE YMCA PROVIDES EVIDENCE-BASED WELLNESS PROGRAMS ADDRESSING ISSUES SUCH AS ROCK STEADY BOXING, ACTIVE AGING, AND CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT, WHILE OFFERING HUNDREDS OF GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES, PERSONAL WELLNESS COACHING, VIRTUAL FITNESS RESOURCES, AND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES DESIGNED TO MEET INDIVIDUALS WHEREVER THEY ARE ON THEIR HEALTH JOURNEY. YOUTH AND ADULT SPORTS PROGRAMS TEACH TEAMWORK, DISCIPLINE, PERSEVERANCE, AND SPORTSMANSHIP WHILE FOSTERING LIFELONG HABITS OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY. AQUATICS PROGRAMS DEVELOP CONFIDENCE, TEACH LIFE-SAVING WATER SAFETY SKILLS, AND PROMOTE WELLNESS FOR PARTICIPANTS OF EVERY AGE AND ABILITY. FAMILY-CENTERED PROGRAMMING STRENGTHENS RELATIONSHIPS BY CREATING MEANINGFUL OPPORTUNITIES FOR FAMILIES TO SPEND TIME TOGETHER, REMAIN ACTIVE, AND BUILD LASTING MEMORIES. THE IMPACT EXTENDS WELL BEYOND INDIVIDUAL HEALTH OUTCOMES. COMMUNITIES WITH GREATER ACCESS TO RECREATION AND PREVENTIVE WELLNESS EXPERIENCE HEALTHIER POPULATIONS, REDUCED DEMAND FOR MORE INTENSIVE HEALTHCARE SERVICES, AND STRONGER WORKFORCE PARTICIPATION. WHEN CHILDREN AND ADULTS HAVE OPPORTUNITIES TO STAY ACTIVE, CONNECTED, AND HEALTHY, THEY ARE MORE LIKELY TO ATTEND SCHOOL CONSISTENTLY, REMAIN PRODUCTIVE AT WORK, AND CONTRIBUTE TO A STRONGER LOCAL ECONOMY. INVESTING IN HEALTHY LIVING IS NOT SIMPLY AN INVESTMENT IN RECREATION, IT IS AN INVESTMENT IN THE LONG-TERM VITALITY AND RESILIENCE OF LAKE COUNTY. 1109812 1093485 SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY. INSPIRING BELONGING. THE LAKE COUNTY YMCA HAS PROUDLY SERVED AS A TRUSTED COMMUNITY PARTNER FOR 159 YEARS, BRINGING PEOPLE TOGETHER TO ADDRESS LOCAL NEEDS, REMOVE BARRIERS TO OPPORTUNITY, AND CREATE A STRONGER, MORE CONNECTED COMMUNITY. GUIDED BY OUR MISSION OF YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, HEALTHY LIVING, AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY, THE YMCA INVESTS IN PROGRAMS AND PARTNERSHIPS THAT ENSURE EVERY INDIVIDUAL HAS THE OPPORTUNITY TO THRIVE REGARDLESS OF INCOME, BACKGROUND, OR CIRCUMSTANCE. OUR MILITARY OUTREACH INITIATIVE PROVIDES COMPLIMENTARY MEMBERSHIPS TO FAMILIES OF DEPLOYED SERVICE MEMBERS, HELPING REDUCE STRESS AND STRENGTHEN FAMILY WELL-BEING DURING TIMES OF SACRIFICE AND UNCERTAINTY. THROUGH THE YOUTH INVESTMENT PROGRAM, YOUNG PEOPLE FULFILLING COURT-ORDERED COMMUNITY SERVICE RECEIVE MEANINGFUL MENTORSHIP, GUIDANCE, AND OPPORTUNITIES TO REBUILD CONFIDENCE WHILE DEVELOPING PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY, LEADERSHIP, AND POSITIVE LIFE SKILLS. VOLUNTEERISM REMAINS ONE OF THE YMCA'S GREATEST STRENGTHS. IN 2025, COMMUNITY MEMBERS CONTRIBUTED 2,874 VOLUNTEER HOURS, SERVING AS COACHES, MENTORS, INSTRUCTORS, COMMITTEE MEMBERS, BOARD LEADERS, AND ADVOCATES. THEIR GENEROSITY EXTENDS THE REACH OF OUR MISSION AND REFLECTS THE SHARED COMMITMENT OF OUR COMMUNITY TO INVESTING IN FUTURE GENERATIONS. COMMUNITY PHILANTHROPY CONTINUES TO FUEL OUR ABILITY TO SERVE THOSE WHO NEED US MOST. THROUGH OUR ANNUAL CAMPAIGN AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS, DONORS MAKE IT POSSIBLE FOR CHILDREN TO ATTEND CAMP, FAMILIES TO ACCESS CHILDCARE, INDIVIDUALS TO IMPROVE THEIR HEALTH, AND SENIORS TO REMAIN ACTIVE AND CONNECTED. EVERY DOLLAR INVESTED CREATES OPPORTUNITIES THAT STRENGTHEN NOT ONLY INDIVIDUAL LIVES BUT THE ENTIRE LAKE COUNTY COMMUNITY. AS THE LAKE COUNTY YMCA PREPARES FOR THE FUTURE THROUGH THE EXPLORATION OF A TRANSFORMATIONAL CAPITAL CAMPAIGN, WE REMAIN COMMITTED TO BUILDING ON THIS LEGACY OF SERVICE. OUR VISION EXTENDS BEYOND FACILITIES, IT IS ABOUT CREATING SPACES WHERE EVERY CHILD CAN DREAM, EVERY FAMILY BELONGS, EVERY INDIVIDUAL CAN ACHIEVE BETTER HEALTH, AND EVERY MEMBER OF OUR COMMUNITY HAS THE OPPORTUNITY TO THRIVE. THE LAKE COUNTY YMCA IS HERE TO STRENGTHEN THE FOUNDATIONS OF OUR COMMUNITY EVERY DAY. TOGETHER, WE ARE BUILDING AN EVEN STRONGER FUTURE FOR GENERATIONS TO COME. TO PROVIDE INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO YMCA'S WORLD WIDE 11098122 true true false true false false true false false true true false false false true true true false false false false false false false true true false false false true true false false false false false true false false false false true false false false false false false false false true 2 2 true 817 true false false false false false true true false false false false false false false false X 19 19 false false false false false false false true true false true true true true true true true true true true false OH X X CAROLYN TIPPIE 4403545656 933 MENTOR AVE PAINESVILLE OH 44077 RICHARD BENNETT EXECUTIVE DI 40.00 X 201120 0 41902 CAROLYN TIPPIE CFO 40.00 X 124130 0 19727 ANTHONY AMEO BOARD MEMBER X 0 0 0 TERRI CAIN PRESIDENT X X 0 0 0 DEREK DABROWSKI BOARD MEMBER X 0 0 0 ANDREW GARDNER BOARD MEMBER X 0 0 0 CRAIG GHIDOTTI BOARD MEMBER X 0 0 0 KIM HUDSON BOARD MEMBER X 0 0 0 JESSIE IVAN-BRADNAN BOARD MEMBER X 0 0 0 JEFF MALISH BOARD MEMBER X 0 0 0 JUDY MARTINSON BOARD MEMBER X 0 0 0 FRANK MCGORTY BOARD MEMBER X 0 0 0 KEN MEARS TREASURER X X 0 0 0 MARK MEHOLLIN BOARD MEMBER X 0 0 0 LYNN ROMAN BOARD MEMBER X 0 0 0 JON SNYDER VICE PRESIDE X X 0 0 0 WILLIAM SPRINGER BOARD MEMBER X 0 0 0 PAULA STRUMBLY BOARD MEMBER X 0 0 0 GERALD R WALKER BOARD MEMBER X 0 0 0 GREGORY WEST SECRETARY X X 0 0 0 JON WILTERDINK BOARD MEMBER X 0 0 0 325250 61629 2 false true false 70353 174803 287141 1089501 476800 1621798 HEALTHY LIFESTYLE PROG 713940 4535456 4535456 YOUTH DEVELOPMENT 713940 3628365 3628365 SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY 713940 907091 907091 9070912 240802 240802 5403122 392756 5112861 215128 290261 177628 467889 214534 253355 139346 174803 133106 6240 6240 1298814 1076829 221985 221985 22246 8336 13910 13910 INSURANCE PROCEEDS 722210 242964 242964 MISCELLANEOUS INCOME 722210 18255 18255 261219 11904755 9546665 736292 5000 5000 325249 81312 203713 40224 5489297 5326216 40031 123050 630164 560971 44273 24920 485994 449277 22997 13720 51262 51262 25305 25305 2000 2000 38878 38878 382060 343654 34565 3841 89858 80872 2696 6290 5269 4472 478 319 138160 124344 12434 1382 1300391 1272278 22490 5623 11277 5639 3383 2255 53993 47541 5162 1290 151522 150764 758 161906 137620 24286 808265 808265 146879 144030 2137 712 SUPPLIES 878621 864915 10965 2741 MISCELLANEOUS 309528 309528 MERCHANT SERVICE FEES 234366 234366 TELEPHONE 97705 93796 3127 782 11822949 11098122 497678 227149 1098355 605100 1434819 1197983 187393 59871 49899 123465 17900 422 422 66425 88361 28260586 12012974 15862193 16247612 12696728 13743988 513685 636627 31909919 32721329 889931 1222054 207040 221764 4251664 3661808 200732 351393 5549367 5457019 X 17123096 16821718 9237456 10442592 26360552 27264310 31909919 32721329 X 81806 821952 X true X true X true false X 2060041 6096054 1408390 1001094 1621798 12187377 2060041 6096054 1408390 1001094 1621798 12187377 12187377 888583 227425 373293 317189 156160 1962650 94260 39080 133923 17305 261219 545787 14695814 37527834 0.82930 0.83200 X PART II, LINE 10 545,787 RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED false false false false false false false false true 14000 14000 false SCHEDULE C, PART II-B, LINE 1 THE LAKE COUNTY YMCA PAID ITS PRO RATA SHARE OF DUES (10,000) FOR THE OHIO ALLIANCE OF YMCA'S. THE ALLIANCE IS ACTIVE WITH LEGISLATIVE ISSUES AFFECTING THE SUCCESS OF OHIO Y'S. INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, CHILD CARE REGULATIONS. THE ORGANIZATION RETAINED A CONSULTANT TO SUPPORT STATE AND FEDERAL FUNDING REQUESTS, INCLUDING DIRECT COMMUNICATION WITH STATE LEGISLATORS AND MEMBERS OF THE U.S. CONGRESS REGARDING BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS MATTERS. 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THE ASSOCIATION FOLLOWS THE PROVISIONS OF "ACCOUNTING FOR INCOME TAXES" WHICH CLARIFY THE ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES RECOGNIZED IN CRITERIA FOR THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT RECOGNITION AND MEASUREMENT OF A TAX POSITION TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN IN A TAX RETURN. THESE PROVISIONS ALSO PROVIDE GUIDANCE ON DERECOGNITION, CLASSIFICATION, INTEREST AND PENALTIES, ACCOUNTING IN INTERIM PERIODS, DISCLOSURE AND TRANSITION. THERE WERE NO UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2025. SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XI, LINE 2D FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 335,800 GAIN/LOSS ON DISPOSALS 71,727 SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XII, LINE 2D FUNDRAISING 335,800 GAIN/LOSS ON DISPOSALS 71,727 GALA 126354 90378 35976 2350 18007 17711 THANKSGIVING 5K 93880 17617 76263 34761 2 77453 50346 27107 620 15049 11259 297687 158341 139346 620 2350 33056 63731 99757 39589 false false 1298814 2350 1074479 true 0.30000 1298814 2350 1074479 1076829 221985 OH false ACTIVITY IS NOT REGULARLY CARRIED ON false true false 1.00000 CAROLYN TIPPIE 933 MENTOR AVE PAINESVILLE OH 44077 false false X X X false false false false false false false false false RICHARD BENNETT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 201120 16090 25812 243022 SCHEDULE J, PART III COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL - THE HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE REVIEWS COMPENSATION FOR THE CEO. HE PROVIDES COMPARISON DATA FROM Y-USA, OTHER NON-PROFITS, OHIO AREA YMCAS ETC. THAT COMMITTEE ALSO MAKES THE RECOMMENDATION ABOUT PERCENTAGE RAISES FOR STAFF BUT THE CEO IS ACTUALLY THE ONE WHO DECIDES FOR "OTHER OFFICERS OR KEY EMPLOYEES." A LAKE COUNTY OHIO PORT AUTHORITY 261159448 2017-05-31 8000000 CONSTRUCTION OF WEST END Y AT UNION VILLAGE false false false A 2019 false false true true A false false false false false false false A false false false false false false false false false A false PURPOSE OF ISSUE DESCRIPTION LAKE COUNTY OHIO PORT AUTHORITY CONSTRUCTION OF WEST END Y AT UNION VILLAGE RICHARD BENNETT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TRANSFER OF COMPANY VEHICLE TO PERS X 19900 17900 false true true 17900 X 1 33654 FMV X 1 141000 FMV X FUNDRAISERS 8 302146 FMV false true false FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A YOUTH DEVELOPMENT INVESTING IN THE NEXT GENERATION FOR 159 YEARS, THE LAKE COUNTY YMCA HAS BELIEVED THAT EVERY CHILD DESERVES THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCOVER THEIR POTENTIAL, DEVELOP CONFIDENCE, AND BUILD THE FOUNDATION FOR A SUCCESSFUL FUTURE. THROUGH SAFE, NURTURING, AND ENRICHING EXPERIENCES, WE EMPOWER YOUNG PEOPLE TO BECOME HEALTHY, ENGAGED, AND RESPONSIBLE MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY. IN 2025, THE LAKE COUNTY YMCA POSITIVELY IMPACTED 15,750 CHILDREN AND TEENS THROUGH HIGH-QUALITY PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO FOSTER ACADEMIC READINESS, CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT, LEADERSHIP, PHYSICAL WELL-BEING, AND LIFELONG SUCCESS. OUR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS SUPPORT CHILDREN THROUGH EVERY STAGE OF GROWTH. EARLY LEARNING PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AGES 3-6 PROVIDE DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE INSTRUCTION THAT CULTIVATES CURIOSITY, INDEPENDENCE, AND A LIFELONG LOVE OF LEARNING WHILE PREPARING EVERY CHILD FOR A SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION TO KINDERGARTEN. OUR LICENSED BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS SERVE CHILDREN ACROSS EIGHT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS IN THREE LAKE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS, PROVIDING A SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT THAT EXTENDS LEARNING BEYOND THE CLASSROOM. DAILY PROGRAMMING INCLUDES LITERACY ENRICHMENT, HOMEWORK SUPPORT, STEM ACTIVITIES, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, AND OPPORTUNITIES THAT STRENGTHEN CONFIDENCE, SOCIAL SKILLS, AND ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT. DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS, THOUSANDS OF CHILDREN PARTICIPATE IN YMCA DAY CAMP EXPERIENCES WHERE ADVENTURE, EXPLORATION, LEADERSHIP, AND FRIENDSHIP COME TOGETHER. WEEKLY THEMED PROGRAMMING ENCOURAGES CREATIVITY, TEAMWORK, RESILIENCE, AND A DEEPER APPRECIATION FOR THE OUTDOORS WHILE PROVIDING WORKING FAMILIES WITH DEPENDABLE, HIGH-QUALITY CARE. FOR ADOLESCENTS, THE YMCA OFFERS LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, VOLUNTEERISM, CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, AND MENTORING OPPORTUNITIES THAT INSPIRE YOUNG PEOPLE TO BECOME CONFIDENT LEADERS PREPARED TO MAKE MEANINGFUL CONTRIBUTIONS TO THEIR SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES. EVERY PROGRAM REFLECTS THE YMCA'S COMMITMENT TO ENSURING THAT EVERY CHILD, REGARDLESS OF BACKGROUND OR FINANCIAL CIRCUMSTANCE, HAS ACCESS TO OPPORTUNITIES THAT HELP THEM LEARN, GROW, AND THRIVE. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B HEALTHY LIVING BUILDING A HEALTHIER LAKE COUNTY THE LAKE COUNTY YMCA IS ONE OF THE REGION'S LEADING PROVIDERS OF COMMUNITY-BASED HEALTH AND WELLNESS OPPORTUNITIES, HELPING INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES BUILD HEALTHIER LIVES WHILE STRENGTHENING THE OVERALL WELL-BEING OF OUR COMMUNITY. IN 2025, 43,801 INDIVIDUALS ENGAGED IN YMCA PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT PROMOTED PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, CHRONIC DISEASE PREVENTION, MENTAL WELL-BEING, SOCIAL CONNECTION, AND HEALTHY LIFESTYLES. THROUGH FITNESS, AQUATICS, YOUTH SPORTS, WELLNESS COACHING, FAMILY PROGRAMMING, AND EVIDENCE-BASED HEALTH INITIATIVES, THE YMCA SERVES AS A TRUSTED PARTNER IN IMPROVING QUALITY OF LIFE FOR RESIDENTS OF ALL AGES. RECOGNIZING THAT HEALTH SHOULD NEVER BE LIMITED BY FINANCIAL CIRCUMSTANCES, THE YMCA INVESTED 497,778 IN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, ENSURING THAT CHILDREN, FAMILIES, SENIORS, AND INDIVIDUALS FACING FINANCIAL HARDSHIP COULD PARTICIPATE IN MEMBERSHIPS AND LIFE-CHANGING PROGRAMS REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY. HEALTH IS ABOUT FAR MORE THAN EXERCISE. THE YMCA PROVIDES EVIDENCE-BASED WELLNESS PROGRAMS ADDRESSING ISSUES SUCH AS ROCK STEADY BOXING, ACTIVE AGING, AND CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT, WHILE OFFERING HUNDREDS OF GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES, PERSONAL WELLNESS COACHING, VIRTUAL FITNESS RESOURCES, AND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES DESIGNED TO MEET INDIVIDUALS WHEREVER THEY ARE ON THEIR HEALTH JOURNEY. YOUTH AND ADULT SPORTS PROGRAMS TEACH TEAMWORK, DISCIPLINE, PERSEVERANCE, AND SPORTSMANSHIP WHILE FOSTERING LIFELONG HABITS OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY. AQUATICS PROGRAMS DEVELOP CONFIDENCE, TEACH LIFE-SAVING WATER SAFETY SKILLS, AND PROMOTE WELLNESS FOR PARTICIPANTS OF EVERY AGE AND ABILITY. FAMILY-CENTERED PROGRAMMING STRENGTHENS RELATIONSHIPS BY CREATING MEANINGFUL OPPORTUNITIES FOR FAMILIES TO SPEND TIME TOGETHER, REMAIN ACTIVE, AND BUILD LASTING MEMORIES. THE IMPACT EXTENDS WELL BEYOND INDIVIDUAL HEALTH OUTCOMES. COMMUNITIES WITH GREATER ACCESS TO RECREATION AND PREVENTIVE WELLNESS EXPERIENCE HEALTHIER POPULATIONS, REDUCED DEMAND FOR MORE INTENSIVE HEALTHCARE SERVICES, AND STRONGER WORKFORCE PARTICIPATION. WHEN CHILDREN AND ADULTS HAVE OPPORTUNITIES TO STAY ACTIVE, CONNECTED, AND HEALTHY, THEY ARE MORE LIKELY TO ATTEND SCHOOL CONSISTENTLY, REMAIN PRODUCTIVE AT WORK, AND CONTRIBUTE TO A STRONGER LOCAL ECONOMY. INVESTING IN HEALTHY LIVING IS NOT SIMPLY AN INVESTMENT IN RECREATION, IT IS AN INVESTMENT IN THE LONG-TERM VITALITY AND RESILIENCE OF LAKE COUNTY. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4C SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY. INSPIRING BELONGING. THE LAKE COUNTY YMCA HAS PROUDLY SERVED AS A TRUSTED COMMUNITY PARTNER FOR 159 YEARS, BRINGING PEOPLE TOGETHER TO ADDRESS LOCAL NEEDS, REMOVE BARRIERS TO OPPORTUNITY, AND CREATE A STRONGER, MORE CONNECTED COMMUNITY. GUIDED BY OUR MISSION OF YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, HEALTHY LIVING, AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY, THE YMCA INVESTS IN PROGRAMS AND PARTNERSHIPS THAT ENSURE EVERY INDIVIDUAL HAS THE OPPORTUNITY TO THRIVE REGARDLESS OF INCOME, BACKGROUND, OR CIRCUMSTANCE. OUR MILITARY OUTREACH INITIATIVE PROVIDES COMPLIMENTARY MEMBERSHIPS TO FAMILIES OF DEPLOYED SERVICE MEMBERS, HELPING REDUCE STRESS AND STRENGTHEN FAMILY WELL-BEING DURING TIMES OF SACRIFICE AND UNCERTAINTY. THROUGH THE YOUTH INVESTMENT PROGRAM, YOUNG PEOPLE FULFILLING COURT-ORDERED COMMUNITY SERVICE RECEIVE MEANINGFUL MENTORSHIP, GUIDANCE, AND OPPORTUNITIES TO REBUILD CONFIDENCE WHILE DEVELOPING PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY, LEADERSHIP, AND POSITIVE LIFE SKILLS. VOLUNTEERISM REMAINS ONE OF THE YMCA'S GREATEST STRENGTHS. IN 2025, COMMUNITY MEMBERS CONTRIBUTED 2,874 VOLUNTEER HOURS, SERVING AS COACHES, MENTORS, INSTRUCTORS, COMMITTEE MEMBERS, BOARD LEADERS, AND ADVOCATES. THEIR GENEROSITY EXTENDS THE REACH OF OUR MISSION AND REFLECTS THE SHARED COMMITMENT OF OUR COMMUNITY TO INVESTING IN FUTURE GENERATIONS. COMMUNITY PHILANTHROPY CONTINUES TO FUEL OUR ABILITY TO SERVE THOSE WHO NEED US MOST. THROUGH OUR ANNUAL CAMPAIGN AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS, DONORS MAKE IT POSSIBLE FOR CHILDREN TO ATTEND CAMP, FAMILIES TO ACCESS CHILDCARE, INDIVIDUALS TO IMPROVE THEIR HEALTH, AND SENIORS TO REMAIN ACTIVE AND CONNECTED. EVERY DOLLAR INVESTED CREATES OPPORTUNITIES THAT STRENGTHEN NOT ONLY INDIVIDUAL LIVES BUT THE ENTIRE LAKE COUNTY COMMUNITY. AS THE LAKE COUNTY YMCA PREPARES FOR THE FUTURE THROUGH THE EXPLORATION OF A TRANSFORMATIONAL CAPITAL CAMPAIGN, WE REMAIN COMMITTED TO BUILDING ON THIS LEGACY OF SERVICE. OUR VISION EXTENDS BEYOND FACILITIES, IT IS ABOUT CREATING SPACES WHERE EVERY CHILD CAN DREAM, EVERY FAMILY BELONGS, EVERY INDIVIDUAL CAN ACHIEVE BETTER HEALTH, AND EVERY MEMBER OF OUR COMMUNITY HAS THE OPPORTUNITY TO THRIVE. THE LAKE COUNTY YMCA IS HERE TO STRENGTHEN THE FOUNDATIONS OF OUR COMMUNITY EVERY DAY. TOGETHER, WE ARE BUILDING AN EVEN STRONGER FUTURE FOR GENERATIONS TO COME. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D TO PROVIDE INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO YMCA'S WORLD WIDE FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B THE AUDIT COMMITTEE WILL ELECTRONICALLY REVIEW THE COMPLETED IRS FORM 990 BEFORE SUBMISSION. THE RETURN WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE METRO OFFICE. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C ALL DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, TRUSTEES AND SELECTED VOLUNTEERS AND SELECTED EMPLOYEES SHALL ANNUALLY RECEIVE A COPY OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, TOGETHER WITH AN EXPLANATION AND PROCEDURE FORM AND A CONFIDENTIAL STATEMENT OF DISCLOSURE THAT SHALL BE COMPLETED AND RETURNED. EACH NEW DIRECTOR, OFFICER, TRUSTEE, AND VOLUNTEER AND SELECTED EMPLOYEE SHALL PARTICIPATE IN A SIMILAR PROCEDURE IMMEDIATELY UPON ASSUMPTION OF HIS/HER RESPONSIBILITIES. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A THE HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE REVIEWS COMPENSATION FOR THE CEO. HE PROVIDES COMPARISON DATA FROM Y-USA, OTHER NON-PROFITS, OHIO AREA YMCAS ETC. THAT COMMITTEE ALSO MAKES THE RECOMMENDATION ABOUT PERCENTAGE RAISES FOR STAFF BUT THE CEO IS ACTUALLY THE ONE WHO DECIDES FOR "OTHER OFFICERS OR KEY EMPLOYEES". FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B SEE PREVIOUS EXPLANATION. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 THE 990 IS AVAILABLE VIA GUIDESTAR. THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 335,800 GAIN/LOSS ON DISPOSALS 71,727 FUNDRAISING -335,800 GAIN/LOSS ON DISPOSALS -71,727