Nonprofit · EIN 31-1223296
THE LAKOTA FAMILY YMCA
Also known as WEST CHESTER OHIO
Tax-exempt · LIBERTY TWP, OH 45044
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $3,562,567 | $3,483,681 | $78,886 | $7,210,225 | $806,108 | $6,404,117 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $3,609,557 | $3,329,366 | $280,191 | $7,189,437 | $864,206 | $6,325,231 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $3,740,340 | $3,077,706 | $662,634 | $7,077,480 | $1,032,440 | $6,045,040 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,652,121
- of which government grants
- $37,333
- Membership dues
- $1,588,337
- Program service revenue
- $1,822,300
- Investment income
- $87,427
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$1,144
- Other revenue
- $719
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $104,485
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,582,730
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,895,692
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $6,700
- Occupancy
- $438,579
- Depreciation
- $295,261
- Program services (functional)
- $2,798,629
- Management and general (functional)
- $652,251
- Fundraising (functional)
- $32,801
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $7,189,437
- Total assets, end of year
- $7,210,225
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $806,108
- Net assets, end of year
- $6,404,117
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $3,738,089
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $6,404,117
- Gross receipts
- $3,566,361
- Employees
- 238
- Volunteers
- 150
- Year formed
- 1987
- State of legal domicile
- OH
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOSEPH AYERS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 55 | $104,485 | $11,978 |
| BEN DIBBLE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| BRAD LOVELL | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM FITZHARRIS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVE WOMBACHER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JERMEY BROWN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KYLE FOX | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSH SAUER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GREG HARMON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE MEALY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS BOSTICK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RON PULERA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOSEPH AYERS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 55 | $93,000 | $11,551 |
| JOSH SAUER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| BEN DIBBLE | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM FITZHARRIS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| BRAD LOVELL | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEANNINE FRANCO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KYLE FOX | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIN ACKERMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RON PULERA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JERMEY BROWN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NICK SCHNEIDER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVE WOMBACHER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOSEPH AYERS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 55 | $93,000 | $14,854 |
| JOSH SAUER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| BEN DIBBLE | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM FITZHARRIS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| BRAD LOVELL | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEANNINE FRANCO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GREG SCZUREK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LIANNA MELVIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KYLE FOX | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVE COFFEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIN ACKERMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RON PULERA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAENA REICHELDERFER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JERMEY BROWN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NICK SCHNEIDER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVE WOMBACHER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 6703 YANKEE RD, LIBERTY TWP, OH 45044-9130
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- JOSEPH AYERS, 6703 YANKEE ROAD, LIBERTY TOWNSHIP, OH 45044
- Signed the 990
- JOSEPH AYERS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (513) 779-3917
- Website
- WWW.LAKOTAYMCA.COM
- Return prepared by
- UHY ADVISORS GREAT LAKES INC
Mission
THE LAKOTA FAMILY YMCA'S MISSION IS TO PUT CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY FOR ALL.
Program accomplishments
- YMCA FAMILY:THESE PROGRAMS HELP PEOPLE GROW AS RESPONSIBLE MEMBERS OF FAMILIES. THEY PROVIDE CHILDEN AND THEIR PARENTS WITH ACTIVITIES THAT FOSTER UNDERSTANDING AND COMPANIONSHIP. ACTIVITIES ARE PLANNED TO BRING GROUPS OF FAMILIES TOGETHER TO SUPPORT EACH OTHER. PARENTS HAVE THE OPPURTUNITY TO LEARN FROM EACH OTHER AND FROM THEIR CHILDREN IN AN ENJOYABLE WAY.Expenses $83,959 · revenue $52,686
- YMCA YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAMS:THESE PROGRAMS PROMOTE AN APPRECIATION OF ONE'S OWN WORTH. WHATEVER THE SPORT, THE FOCUS IS ON FULL AND EQUAL PARTICIPATION OF ALL: EVERY CHILD PLAYS EVERY GAME. LEAGUES ARE ORGANIZED ON THE BASIS OF SKILLS CLINICS. WIN OR LOSE, YMCA YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAMS EMPHASIZE DEVELOPMENT OF SKILL, HEALTH AND FITNESS, SAFETY, COOPERATION, SELF-ESTEEM, AND RESPECT FOR OTHERS.Expenses $559,726 · revenue $393,475
- YMCA CAMPING AND CHILD CARE:REVERING NATURE AND THE FULLNESS OF GOD'S BOUNTY IS A MAJOR PROGRAM GOAL FOR THE YMCA. YMCA CAMPING PROGRAMS ARE EDUCATIONAL; THEY PROMOTE SPIRITUAL AWARENESS, MENTAL DEVELOPMENT, PHYSICAL WELL-BEING, SOCIAL GROWTH, AND A RESPECT FOR THE ENVIROMENT. THROUGH A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES AND THE USE OF NATUAL SURROUNDINGS, YMCA CAMPING SEEKS TO HELP PARTICIPANTS ACHIEVE THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL IN SPIRIT, MIND, AND BODY. IN MANY INSTANCES CAMPING PROGRAMS SERVE AS CHILD CARE FOR PARENTS IN THE SUMMERTIME, ALLOWING THEM TO REMAIN GAINFULLY EMPLOYED. THE PROGRAM IS OFFERED ON A BELOW-COST BASIS TO PARENTS UNABLE TO AFFORD THE FULL FEE.Expenses $2,154,944 · revenue $1,376,139
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 31-1223296
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1988
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $7,210,225
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,566,361
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $3,562,567 | $3,483,681 | $7,210,225 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $3,609,557 | $3,329,366 | $7,189,437 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $3,740,340 | $3,077,706 | $7,077,480 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $2,744,144 | $2,705,850 | $6,583,978 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | 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 31-1223296).
Questions about THE LAKOTA FAMILY YMCA
- What is the EIN of THE LAKOTA FAMILY YMCA?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE LAKOTA FAMILY YMCA is 31-1223296.
- Is THE LAKOTA FAMILY YMCA tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1988.
- Are donations to THE LAKOTA FAMILY YMCA tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE LAKOTA FAMILY 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 THE LAKOTA FAMILY YMCA due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did THE LAKOTA FAMILY YMCA last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of THE LAKOTA FAMILY YMCA?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names JOSEPH AYERS.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE LAKOTA FAMILY YMCA?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $104,485 (JOSEPH AYERS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does THE LAKOTA FAMILY YMCA have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,562,567, expenses of $3,483,681 and total assets of $7,210,225 at year end.
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