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Nonprofit · EIN 03-0214294

MEETING WATERS YMCA

Tax-exempt · BELLOWS FALLS, VT 05101

Financials

$575K$428K2022$611K$459K2023$709K$565K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of MEETING WATERS YMCA by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
August 31, 2025990$708,898$565,488$143,410$1,056,160$41,315$1,014,845
August 31, 2024990$610,991$459,143$151,848$884,060$12,625$871,435
August 31, 2023990$574,713$427,991$146,722$732,060$12,473$719,587
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$556,194
of which government grants
$532,504
Program service revenue
$136,672
Investment income
$10,959
Other revenue
$5,073

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$348,921
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$413,500
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$8,300
Occupancy
$35,402
Depreciation
$4,558
Program services (functional)
$440,868
Management and general (functional)
$124,620

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$884,060
Total assets, end of year
$1,056,160
Total liabilities, end of year
$41,315
Net assets, end of year
$1,014,845
Land, buildings and equipment
$152,161
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,014,845
Gross receipts
$708,898
Employees
36
Volunteers
0
Year formed
1963
State of legal domicile
VT

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LAUREN CAPARCOBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
KAYENTA SNIDESECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
HEATHER FERLANDTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
JEFFREY MILLERCHIEF VOLUNTEER OFFICER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DAMIAN WILSON 9123-83124PRESIDENT/TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
LAUREN CAPARCOBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
BECKY GILBERT 9123-123123BOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
KAYENTA SNIDESECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
HEATHER FERLANDTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
JEFFREY MILLERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DAMIAN WILSONPRESIDENT/TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
ALISON WHEELERSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
BECKY GILBERTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
LAUREN TAFTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
KAYENTA SNIDEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 511, BELLOWS FALLS, VT 05101-0511
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
HEATHER FERLAND, PO BOX 511, BELLOWS FALLS, VT 05101
Signed the 990
HEATHER FERLAND, TREASURER
Phone
(802) 463-4769
Return prepared by
MCSOLEY MCCOY & CO

Mission

THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS "BUILDING STRONG COMMUNITIES BY INSPIRING ALL TO DEVELOP HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY." WE ENVISION COMMUNITIES WHERE PEOPLE OF ALL AGES: EMBODY THE VALUES OF CARING, HONESTY, REEPECT AND RESPONSIBILITY; DEEPEN CONNECTIONS WITH ONE ANOTHER, THEIR FAMILY AND THEIR COMMUNITY; AND ARE STRONG IN SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY.

990 for the year ended August 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • SEE SCHEDULE OSCHOOL AGE CHILD CARE PROGRAMSSINCE 1895 MEETING WATERS YMCA HAS BEEN RESPONDING TO COMMUNITY NEEDS. OUR Y-ASPIRE PROGRAM IS A STATE-LICENSED SCHOOL-AGE CHILDCARE PROGRAMS WHICH ENSURES HIGH STANDARDS OF SAFETY, PROPER STAFF TRAINING, AND AN AGE-APPROPRIATE CURRICULUM. Y-ASPIRE IS CURRENTLY OPERATING IN FIVE SITES, SERVING CHILDREN AND PARENTS FROM ROCKINGHAM, BRATTLEBORO, GUILFORD AND DUMMERSTON. WE CONTINUE TO BE IN CONVERSATIONS WITH VARIOUS SCHOOLS IN NH FOR FUTURE PROGRAMMING. Y-ASPIRE RUNS FROM THE CLOSE OF SCHOOL UNTIL 6:00 ON EACH OF THE 180 SCHOOL DAYS AS WELL AS FOR FULL-DAYS ON ALL VACATIONS, TEACHER IN-SERVICE DAYS, AND MOST HOLIDAYS. EACH DAY OF THIS ASSET-BUILDING PROGRAM INCLUDES PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, NUTRITIOUS SNACK/MEAL, AND A GROUP PROJECT. IT IS OUR MAIN OBJECTIVE TO PROVIDE SAFE AND RELIABLE CARE IN A FUN, ENRICHING ENVIRONMENT THAT EMPHASIZES HEALTHY PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL AND ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT. THROUGH VARIOUS ACTIVITIES, STUDENTS IN THE Y-ASPIRE PROGRAM DEVELOP "LIFE SKILLS" SUCH AS COOPERATION, PROBLEM SOLVING, GROUP DECISION-MAKING AND LEADERSHIP. THEY ALSO LEARN MORE ABOUT THEMSELVES, THEIR COMMUNITY AND THEIR WORLD. MOST ACTIVITIES ARE CENTERED AROUND A MONTHLY THEME SUCH AS OUR COMMUNITY, KINDNESS AND JUSTICE, HEALTHY KIDS AND HEALTHY FAMILIES, AND OUR NATURAL WORLD. WE INCORPORATE LITERACY, SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING, AND STEM INTO EACH MONTH OF ACTIVITIES. Y-ASPIRE PARTICIPANTS ENJOY A VARIETY OF FUN READING, WRITING, ART, DRAMA AND OTHER ACTIVITIES RELATED DIRECTLY TO OUR YMCA CORE VALUES (CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT AND RESPONSIBILITY) AND OUR Y-ASPIRE MONTHLY THEMES. EACH DAY ALSO INCLUDES 20 MINUTES OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IN KEEPING WITH OUR HEALTHY EATING AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY STANDARDS. AS WE HAVE IN THE PAST, WE COLLABORATE WITH THE SCHOOL DISTRICT TO UTILIZE THE AT-RISK AFTERSCHOOL MEALS PROGRAM TO PROVIDE "SUPER SNACK"/SUPPER TO ALL OF OUR PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS. 7800 MEALS WERE PROVIDED AND AN ADDITIONAL 3500 SNACKS. THERE ARE OPPORTUNITIES FOR FAMILY ENGAGEMENT BUILT INTO OUR PROGRAM WHICH INVOLVE THE ENTIRE FAMILY IN FAMILY STRENGTHENING ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING OUR HEALTHY FAMILY HOME INITIATIVE. IN FY25, PARENTS OF CHILDREN IN Y-ASPIRE RECEIVED OVER $325,000 IN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND STATE CHILDCARE SUBSIDY.
    Expenses $206,988 · revenue $85,069
  • SEE SCHEDULE ODAY CAMP PROGRAMSOUR SUMMER PROGRAM RETURNED AS IT HAS FOR 61 YEARS, PROVIDING 8 WEEKS OF ENRICHING SUMMER CAMP AT OUR SPRINGFIELD LOCATION. RESEARCH SHOWS THAT WITHOUT ACCESS TO LEARNING ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER, KIDS FALL BEHIND ACADEMICALLY AND EXPERIENCE "SUMMER LEARNING LOSS." FOR STUDENTS WHO ARE CHALLENGED ACADEMICALLY AND SOCIALLY, SUMMER LEARNING LOSS PUSHES THEM EVEN FARTHER BEHIND THEIR PEERS. OUR Y DAY CAMP, MTN BIKE CAMPS, ADVENTURE SAMPLER AND RISING LEADERS PROGRAMS PROVIDE HIGH-QUALITY, ASSET-BUILDING SUMMER CAMP EXPERIENCES FOR MORE THAN 176 DIFFERENT CHILDREN AGES 5-15 OVER EIGHT WEEKS OF THE SUMMER BREAK. THESE CHILDREN COME FROM 27 VERMONT AND NEW HAMPSHIRE COMMUNITIES SUPPORTED BY OUR BUSSING SERVICE THAT IS INCLUDED IN THE LOW COST OF OUR CAMP. OUR Y DAY CAMP STAFF FOSTERS THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE WHOLE CHILD BY PROVIDING A WIDE-VARIETY OF FUN, AGE-APPROPRIATE ACTIVITIES THAT PROMOTE SOCIAL, PHYSICAL, INTELLECTUAL AND EMOTIONAL GROWTH, AND THE VALUES OF CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, AND RESPONSIBILITY. CORE CAMP ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: YMCA SWIM LESSONS, SPORTS, ARTS & CRAFTS, FREE SWIM, COOPERATIVE GAMES, HIKING, ARCHERY, NATURE EDUCATION, AND CANOEING. SESSION THEMES PROVIDE THE FOCUS FOR MANY ACTIVITIES. OUR RISING LEADERS PROGRAM, WHICH CONSISTS OF BOTH A LEADER-IN-TRAINING PROGRAM FOR 13 14-YEAR OLDS AND A COUNSELOR-IN-TRAINING PROGRAM FOR 14 AND 15-YEAR-OLDS, IS DESIGNED TO BE A BRIDGE BETWEEN BEING A MEETING WATERS YMCA CAMPER AND A CAMP STAFF MEMBER. BUT, THE LIT PROGRAM IS MORE THAN THAT. IT IS A LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM. IT IS A MENTORING PROGRAM. IT IS GREAT TRAINING FOR YOUNG PEOPLE THAT MIGHT WANT TO GO INTO TEACHING, SOCIAL SERVICES, YOUTH WORK OR OTHER GROUP LEADERSHIP POSITIONS. THIS PAST SUMMER OUR MOUNTAIN BIKE CAMP RETURNED ALONG WITH ADVENTURE SAMPLER BOTH SPECIALTY CAMPS FOR TEENS THAT PROVIDE A VARIETY AND ALTERNATIVE TO TRADITIONAL CAMP. IN FY25, PARENTS OF CHILDREN IN THESE PROGRAMS RECEIVED MORE THAN $145,000 IN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND STATE CHILDCARE SUBSIDY.IN ADDITION, THANKS TO OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH WNESU, WE ARE ABLE TO ADDRESS FOOD INSECURITY OFTEN A CHALLENGE IN THE SUMMER. ALL OF OUR SUMMER PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND AN AFTERNOON SNACK AT NO COST TO THE FAMILY. OVER 5,300 MEALS WERE SERVED AT CAMP WITH AN ADDITIONAL 2,600 SNACKS. OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH THE SPRINGFIELD ROTARY CLUB ALSO PROVIDED 216 WEEKEND FOOD BAGS TO THOSE FAMILIES MOST IN NEED.
    Expenses $233,880 · revenue $56,676

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025August 31, 2026January 15, 2027Not due yet
2024August 31, 2025January 15, 2026990 on file
2023August 31, 2024January 15, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
03-0214294
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1968
Accounting year ends
August
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P27Z)
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,056,160
Income (IRS master file)
$708,898

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990August 2025$708,898$565,488$1,056,160XML
990August 2024$610,991$459,143$884,060XML
990August 2023$574,713$427,991$732,060XML
990August 2022$422,704$399,504$583,376IRS
990August 2021–––IRS
990August 2020–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 03-0214294).

Questions about MEETING WATERS YMCA

What is the EIN of MEETING WATERS YMCA?
The employer identification number (EIN) of MEETING WATERS YMCA is 03-0214294.
Is MEETING WATERS YMCA tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1968.
Are donations to MEETING WATERS YMCA tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does MEETING WATERS YMCA file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of MEETING WATERS YMCA due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did MEETING WATERS YMCA last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
Who is the principal officer of MEETING WATERS YMCA?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names HEATHER FERLAND.
Who are the officers and directors of MEETING WATERS YMCA?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does MEETING WATERS YMCA have?
On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $708,898, expenses of $565,488 and total assets of $1,056,160 at year end.

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