2024-10-04T11:37:25+00:00 2023-12-31 411281737 Miller McDonald Inc 513 Beltrami Ave Bemidji MN 56601 990 2023-01-01 450226434 YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION YOUN 7017752586 PO Box 13177 Grand Forks ND 582083177 Kari Riel Office Manager 7017752586 2024-10-04 true true Josh Sanden P01312456 2187516300 2020-09-15 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z Altru Family YMCA BOB MCWILLIAMS PO Box 13177 Grand Forks ND 582083177 2432398 false X WWW.GFYMCA.ORG X 1886 ND TO PUT CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THAT BUILD A HEALTHY SPIRIT MIND AND BODY FOR ALL. 18 0 203 249 0 0 223482 156889 2131680 2205690 22284 35819 17139 19347 2394585 2417745 0 0 1676704 1808166 0 21721 1024978 961473 2701682 2769639 -307097 -351894 5340359 4922808 998802 912673 4341557 4010135 TO PUT CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THAT BUILD A HEALTHY SPIRIT MIND AND BODY FOR ALL. false false 1580114 0 1075495 1 - 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 OUR INFANT THRU SCHOOL-AGE CHILD CARE, YOUTH AND TEEN MENTORING PROGRAM, SERVICE LEARNING, YOUTH SPORTS, YOUTH SWIMMING LESSONS AND SAFETY AROUND THE WATER WEEK AND DAY CAMP, OFFER A RANGE OF EXPERIENCES THAT ENRICH COGNITIVE, SOCIAL, PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL GROWTH. THE LARGEST YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM AT THE ALTRU FAMILY YMCA IS OUR CHILD CARE PROGRAM FOR INFANT THRU SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN, WITH CHILDREN FROM ALL SEGMENTS OF OUR COMMUNITY. WE OFFER STATE LICENSED CHILD CARE PROGRAMS, WITH BOTH FULL AND PART TIME CHILD CARE OPTIONS, IN A SAFE AND NURTURING ENVIRONMENT, ADDRESSING THE WIDE RANGE OF FAMILY CHILD CARE AND SCHEDULING NEEDS IN THE COMMUNITY. PARENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO PLAY AN ACTIVE ROLE IN THEIR CHILD'S CARE AND DEVELOPMENT, INCLUDING BEING INVOLVED IN POLICY AND PROGRAM DECISIONS, AS WELL AS, EMPHASIS ON PARENT EDUCATION ON HOW TO RAISE HEALTHY, HAPPY CHILDREN. OUR YMCA COMMITMENT TO STRENGTHENING FAMILIES, RELIEVING THE BURDEN OF BALANCING WORK AND FAMILY, IS INTERWOVEN IN OUR CHILDCARE PROGRAMS, MAKING IT POSSIBLE FOR PARENTS OF THE CHILDREN TO REMAIN GAINFULLY EMPLOYED OR COMPLETE THEIR EDUCATION FOR A FUTURE CAREER, KNOWING THAT THEIR CHILDREN ARE THRIVING IN A SAFE, DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT. IN 2023, 176 CHILDREN PARTICIPATED IN OUR INFANT/TODDLER, PRESCHOOL, AFTER SCHOOL CHILD CARE SITES, AND IN OUR SUMMER SCHOOL AGE PROGRAM. IN ADDITION, WE PROVIDE ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT TO AT RISK CHILDREN WHO NEED HELP DUE TO FAMILY VIOLENCE, SUBSTANCE ABUSE, ETC., INCLUDING PROVIDING CRISIS CHILD CARE SERVICES, BY COLLABORATING WITH A VARIETY OF SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES. AT THE ALTRU FAMILY YMCA, NO CHILD IS TURNED AWAY DUE TO INABILITY TO PAY. IN 2023, WE PROVIDED $5,611 IN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR CHILDREN WHO OTHERWISE WOULD HAVE FACED ECONOMIC BARRIERS TO PARTICIPATION. IN ADDITION, 572 CHILDREN WERE AT PLAY AND RECONNECTED WITH NATURE DURING OUR SUMMER DAY CAMP, 581 CHILDREN WERE ENGAGED IN OUR YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAMS, AND 581 CHILDREN RECEIVED SWIMMING INSTRUCTION, WITH $5,611 IN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDED FOR YOUTH SCHOLARSHIPS FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS TO BE ACTIVE IN THE YOUTH PROGRAMS AT THE YMCA. 278115 0 1085246 2 - HEATHLY 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. AS A RESULT, 9,940 PEOPLE IN OUR COMMUNITY ARE RECEIVING THE SUPPORT, GUIDANCE, AND RESOURCES THEY NEED 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. OUR PROGRAMS ARE ACCESSIBLE, AFFORDABLE, AND OPEN TO ALL FAITHS, BACKGROUNDS, ABILITIES, AND INCOME LEVELS. IN 2023, WE PROVIDED $105,848 IN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO PEOPLE WHO OTHERWISE WOULD HAVE FACED ECONOMIC BARRIERS TO PARTICIPATION. Y PROGRAMS, SUCH AS FAMILY FITNESS, PARENT/CHILD AND ADULT SWIMMING, GROUP LAND AND WATER EXERCISE CLASSES FOR ALL AGES, SENIOR SPECIFIC FITNESS PROGRAMS, LIVESTRONG CANCER SURVIVOR PROGRAM, PARKINSON'S WELLNESS PROGRAM, STRENGTH TRAINING, CYCLING, HEALTH EDUCATION AND SCREENINGS, A SENIOR SOCIAL CLUB, PERSONAL TRAINING AND ADULT RECREATIONAL LEAGUES, PROMOTE HEALTHY LIFESTYLE ACTIVITIES, BRINGING PEOPLE TOGETHER WITH SHARED ATHLETIC AND RECREATIONAL INTERESTS. THE SPORTS AND FITNESS PROGRAMS SERVED 4,325 INDIVIDUALS. THE YMCA AQUATICS PROGRAMS SERVED INFANTS THROUGH SENIORS, PROVIDING SPECIFIC SWIMMING AND WATER SAFETY SKILLS THAT WILL BE LIFELONG AND LIFESAVING SKILLS, PROMOTES GOOD HEALTH THROUGH PHYSICAL ACTIVITY. AS RESIDENTS OF A COMMUNITY THAT BORDERS THE LAKE COUNTRY OF MINNESOTA, PEOPLE IN THIS COMMUNITY COULD BE SUBJECT TO DRAMATIC SAFETY INCIDENTS IN AND AROUND THE WATER. OUR AQUATICS PROGRAMS HELP PREVENT POTENTIAL DROWNING SITUATIONS FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS. OUR AQUATICS PROGRAMS INCLUDED OUR PROGRESSIVE SWIMMING LESSONS, INSTRUCTIONAL SWIMMING CLASSES, OPEN AND FAMILY SWIMMING, AQUATIC EXERCISE PROGRAMS, INCLUDING SPECIAL CLASSES FOR SENIOR ADULTS TO HELP INDIVIDUALS INCREASE STRENGTH, FLEXIBILITY, RELIEVE PAIN AND MAINTAIN A HEALTHY AND PRODUCTIVE QUALITY OF LIFE IN A COMFORTABLE EXERCISE CLASS SETTING. OTHER SPECIALIZED CLASSES PROVIDED SUPPORT TO CANCER SURVIVORS, INDIVIDUALS WITH PARKINSON'S DISEASE AND INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE AT RISK FOR DIABETES. OUR OPEN AND FAMILY SWIM PROGRAM GIVES YOUTH AND ADULTS SHARED TIME IN THE POOL TO RECONNECT AS FAMILIES AND PROMOTE INTERGENERATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS. IN THE CURRENT PERIOD, 2,433 YOUTH AND ADULTS PARTICIPATED IN YMCA AQUATIC PROGRAMS. 250007 0 45888 3 - SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY - THE GRAND FORKS YMCA BELIEVES IN GIVING BACK AND SUPPORTING OUR NEIGHBORS. WE HAVE BEEN LISTENING AND RESPONDING TO OUR COMMUNITY'S MOST CRITICAL SOCIAL NEEDS FOR OVER 138 YEARS. Y PROGRAMS, SUCH AS MILITARY OUTREACH INITIATIVE, LIFESAVING AND SAFETY CLASSES, SERVICE LEARNING, OUR PARTNER OF YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, MENTORING AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES, COMMUNITY WIDE HEALTH INCENTIVE PROGRAMS, YOUTH WATER SAFETY EDUCATION, AS WELL AS, PLAYING AN ACTIVE ROLE ON THE LOCAL GREATER GRAND FORKS HEALTH COALITION, ARE ALL EXAMPLES OF HOW WE DELIVER TRAINING, RESOURCES, AND SUPPORT THAT EMPOWER OUR NEIGHBORS TO EFFECT CHANGE, BRIDGE GAPS, AND OVERCOME OBSTACLES. IN 2023, WE ENGAGED YMCA MEMBERS, PARTICIPANTS, AND VOLUNTEERS IN ACTIVITIES THAT STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITY AND PAVE THE WAY FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS TO THRIVE. WE EMPOWERED OVER 249 VOLUNTEERS TO GIVE BACK AND SUPPORT THEIR NEIGHBORS, 30 SERVICE LEARNING EXPERIENCES FOR TEENS, CERTIFIED INDIVIDUALS IN SAFETY COURSES, ENGAGED 26 INDIVIDUALS IN OUR COMMUNITY WIDE HEALTH PROGRAM, INSTRUCTED 8 YOUTH IN WATER SAFETY EDUCATION IN OUR SAFETY AROUND THE WATER PROGRAM AND INVOLVED 2 MEMBERS OF MILITARY FAMILIES THROUGH OUR OUTREACH INITIATIVE, GIVING THEM OPPORTUNITIES TO BE HEALTHY, AND FEEL CONFIDENT, CONNECTED AND SECURE. 2108236 true true false false false false false false true true false false false false true true true false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 0 0 203 true false false false false false false false false X 18 0 false false false false true true false true true false false true true true true true true true true false ND X X Bob McWilliams 7017752586 215 N 7TH STREET GRAND FORKS ND 58203 X Bob McWilliams CEO 40.0 40.0 X X 84703 0 0 Dyan Hodgson Secretary 1.0 X X 0 0 0 Matt Jacobson Treasurer 1.0 X X 0 0 0 Randi Hanson Vice Chair 1.0 X X 0 0 0 Travis Dahlin CVO 1.0 X X 0 0 0 Bryan Brenden Board Member 1.0 X 0 0 0 Casey Olson Board Member 1.0 X 0 0 0 Cole Johnson Board Member 1.0 X 0 0 0 Dan Fjestad Board Member 1.0 X 0 0 0 Erling Martinson Board Member 1.0 X 0 0 0 Gregg Schaefer Board Member 1.0 X 0 0 0 Jackie Nord Board Member 1.0 X 0 0 0 Jenny Estad Board Member 1.0 X 0 0 0 Jessica Shanilac-Gowan Board Member 1.0 X 0 0 0 John Schumacher Board Member 1.0 X 0 0 0 Jolene Tollefson Board Member 1.0 X 0 0 0 Pat Rosenquist Board Member 1.0 X 0 0 0 84703 0 0 0 false false false 0 0 0 0 0 34000 122889 0 156889 Membership Revenue 813410 936941 936941 Childcare Revenue -- Infant/Toddler/Preschool 813410 636535 636535 Childcare Revenue -- School Age 813410 112592 112592 Day Camp Revenue 108721 108721 Resident Camp Revenue 0 0 410901 410901 0 0 2205690 34819 0 0 34819 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1000 0 0 0 1000 1000 0 0 1000 31439 31439 13031 18408 0 18408 0 0 0 0 0 0 2561 1622 939 939 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2417745 2206629 0 54227 0 0 0 0 0 0 1522747 1231358 273453 17936 65470 37732 26482 1256 101876 74447 27429 0 118073 96702 19999 1372 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 55663 0 55663 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4601 0 4601 0 0 0 0 0 9722 4273 5449 0 232163 180024 50982 1157 51989 0 51989 0 0 0 0 0 197806 187221 10585 0 1702 1087 615 0 0 0 0 0 2780 2153 627 0 36051 0 36051 0 39525 25728 13797 0 195083 184073 11010 0 4451 0 4451 0 REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 73286 58288 14998 0 MISCELLANEOUS 42012 24973 17039 0 MEMBERSHIP DUES 3250 25 3225 0 LICENSES AND PERMITS 0 0 0 0 11389 152 11237 0 2769639 2108236 639682 21721 738075 506936 419376 434608 860135 799982 482517 465331 0 0 0 0 0 0 247 298 10302 10302 7958525 5263092 2818467 2695433 0 0 0 0 11240 9918 0 0 5340359 4922808 73214 71674 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 925588 840999 0 0 0 0 998802 912673 3461431 3200407 880126 809728 0 0 0 0 0 0 4341557 4010135 5340359 4922808 -351894 34392 -13920 0 0 0 X false true X false false X 246541 243795 151164 108360 34000 783860 2632361 2004088 2062802 2133644 2171690 11004585 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2878902 2247883 2213966 2242004 2205690 11788445 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11788445 6387 6660 7804 22284 34819 77954 0 0 0 0 0 0 6387 6660 7804 22284 34819 77954 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2885289 2254543 2221770 2264288 2240509 11866399 0.9934 0.9959 0.01 0.0 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 407486 0 46243 0 20302 4600 428827 497764 0 -85318 0 0 4960 407486 350019 125500 44445 0 17310 4890 497764 317928 10000 42101 0 20010 0 350019 286850 0 49529 0 18451 0 317928 1.0 0.0 0.0 false false 353578 353578 6284921 4115938 2168983 1320026 1147154 172872 2695433 0 X Schedule D, Part V, Line 4 Board designated with primarily earnings to be used for support of the organization. Schedule D, Part X, Line 2 The association is exempt from income taxes as provided under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code. Activities which are not directly related to its tax exempt purpose are subject to income tax. The association has been classified by the internal revenue service as an organization other than a private foundation. Generally, the association's income tax returns (Form 990) are subject to examination by the internal revenue service for three years after the due date of the returns. Schedule D, Part XI, Line 4(b) Inventory Cost of Goods Sold Loss on Sale of Assets Schedule D, Part XII, Line 2(d) Inventory Cost of Goods Sold Change in the Allowance for Uncollectable Pledges Schedule D, Part V, Line 4 Intended uses of endowment funds BOARD OF TRUSTEES DESIGNATED WITH PRIMARILY EARNINGS TO BE USED FOR SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION Schedule D, Part X, Line 2 FIN 48 (ASC 740) footnote Uncertain Tax Positions - The Association follows the recognition requirements for uncertain income tax positions as required by generally accepted accounting principles, with no cumulative effect adjustment required. The guidance prescribes recognition threshold principles for the financial statements recognition of tax positions taken or expected to be taken on a tax filing that are not certain to be realized. The implementation of this guidance had no impact on the Association's financial statements. The Association's tax filings are subject to review and examination by federal and state authorities. The Association is not aware of any activities that would jeopardize its tax exempt status, or any activities that are subject to tax on unrelated business income, or other taxes. Firecracker 10955 10955 5419 Golf Tournament 20484 20484 7612 0 31439 31439 13031 13031 18408 Form 990, Part VI, Line 6 Classes of members or stockholders Our organization is a public charity open to all without regard of ability to pay. Our members have the right to elect members of the board but do not receive any distributions of income or assets of the organization. Form 990, Part VI, Line 7a Members or stockholders electing members of governing body Our organization is a public charity open to all without regard of ability to pay. Our members have the right to elect members of the board but do not receive any distributions of income or assets of the organization. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing body SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY - THE GRAND FORKS YMCA BELIEVES IN GIVING BACK AND SUPPORTING OUR NEIGHBORS. WE HAVE BEEN LISTENING AND RESPONDING TO OUR COMMUNITY'S MOST CRITICAL SOCIAL NEEDS FOR OVER 135 YEARS. Y PROGRAMS, SUCH AS MILITARY OUTREACH INITIATIVE, LIFESAVING AND SAFETY CLASSES, SERVICE LEARNING, OUR PARTNER OF YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, MENTORING AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES, COMMUNITY WIDE HEALTH INCENTIVE PROGRAMS, YOUTH WATER SAFETY EDUCATION, AS WELL AS, PLAYING AN ACTIVE ROLE ON THE LOCAL GREATER GRAND FORKS HEALTH COALITION, ARE ALL EXAMPLES OF HOW WE DELIVER TRAINING, RESOURCES, AND SUPPORT THAT EMPOWER OUR NEIGHBORS TO EFFECT CHANGE, BRIDGE GAPS, AND OVERCOME OBSTACLES. IN 2022, WE ENGAGED YMCA MEMBERS, PARTICIPANTS, AND VOLUNTEERS IN ACTIVITIES THAT STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITY AND PAVE THE WAY FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS TO THRIVE. WE EMPOWERED 249 VOLUNTEERS TO GIVE BACK AND SUPPORT THEIR NEIGHBORS, 35 SERVICE LEARNING EXPERIENCES FOR TEENS, CERTIFIED INDIVIDUALS IN SAFETY COURSES, ENGAGED 34 INDIVIDUALS IN OUR COMMUNITY WIDE HEALTH PROGRAM, INSTRUCTED 17 YOUTH IN WATER SAFETY EDUCATION IN OUR SAFETY AROUND THE WATER PROGRAM AND INVOLVED 2 MEMBERS OF MILITARY FAMILIES THROUGH OUR OUTREACH INITIATIVE, GIVING THEM OPPORTUNITIES TO BE HEALTHY, AND FEEL CONFIDENT, CONNECTED AND SECURE. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Conflict of interest policy ANNUALLY, THE CVO SHALL SEND OR CAUSE TO BE SENT, A COPY OF THE RESOLUTION TOGETHER WITH AN EXPLANATION, AND A COPY OF A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT/QUESTIONAIRE TO ALLDIRECTORS, OFFICERS OTHER VOLUNTEERS AND SELECTED EMPLOYEES WHO SHALL COMPLETE A COPY OF THE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT/QUESTIONAIRE TO THE CVO OR MEMBER DESIGNEE. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a Process to establish compensation of top management official N ANNUAL REVIEW OF THE CEO IS COMPLETED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. REVIEW OR EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION WILL BE DONE ON AN ANNUAL BASIS BY THE YMCA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE BASED UPON SALARY SURVEYS CONDUCTED BY YMCA OF THE USA WITH RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b Process to establish compensation of other employees AN ANNUAL REVIEW OF THE CEO IS COMPLETED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. REVIEW OR EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION WILL BE DONE ON AN ANNUAL BASIS BY THE YMCA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE BASED UPON SALARY SURVEYS CONDUCTED BY YMCA OF THE USA WITH RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public THE ORGANIZATION MAKE ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. Form 990, Part VIII, Line 2f Other Program Service Revenue Other Program Revenue - Total Revenue: 410901, Related or Exempt Function Revenue: 410901, Unrelated Business Revenue: , Revenue Excluded from Tax Under Sections 512, 513, or 514: ; Residence Revenue - Total Revenue: 0, Related or Exempt Function Revenue: 0, Unrelated Business Revenue: , Revenue Excluded from Tax Under Sections 512, 513, or 514: ; Part III, Line 1 Description of Organization Mission The mission of the Grand Forks Altru Family YMCA is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. The YMCA makes accessible the support and opportunities that empower people and our community to learn, grow and thrive. With a focus on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the Y nurtures the potential of every youth and teen, improves our community's health and well-being, and provides opportunities to give back and support our neighbors. The YMCA is a non-profit organization, strengthening our community, and enabling all youth, adults, families and our community to be healthy, confident, connected and secure. The YMCA is founded and led by volunteers from our community who serve as program leaders, policy makers and service volunteers. The YMCA is accessible to everyone. Financial assistance is offered to individuals and families regardless of their ability to pay. Part III, Line 4A Program Service Accomplishments 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 OUR INFANT THRU SCHOOL-AGE CHILD CARE, YOUTH AND TEEN MENTORING PROGRAM, SERVICE LEARNING, YOUTH SPORTS, YOUTH SWIMMING LESSONS AND SAFETY AROUND THE WATER WEEK AND DAY CAMP, OFFER A RANGE OF EXPERIENCES THAT ENRICH COGNITIVE, SOCIAL, PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL GROWTH. THE LARGEST YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM AT THE ALTRU FAMILY YMCA IS OUR CHILD CARE PROGRAM FOR INFANT THRU SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN, WITH CHILDREN FROM ALL SEGMENTS OF OUR COMMUNITY. WE OFFER STATE LICENSED CHILD CARE PROGRAMS, WITH BOTH FULL AND PART TIME CHILD CARE OPTIONS, IN A SAFE AND NURTURING ENVIRONMENT, ADDRESSING THE WIDE RANGE OF FAMILY CHILD CARE AND SCHEDULING NEEDS IN THE COMMUNITY. PARENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO PLAY AN ACTIVE ROLE IN THEIR CHILD'S CARE AND DEVELOPMENT, INCLUDING BEING INVOLVED IN POLICY AND PROGRAM DECISIONS, AS WELL AS, EMPHASIS ON PARENT EDUCATION ON HOW TO RAISE HEALTHY, HAPPY CHILDREN. OUR YMCA COMMITMENT TO STRENGTHENING FAMILIES, RELIEVING THE BURDEN OF BALANCING WORK AND FAMILY, IS INTERWOVEN IN OUR CHILDCARE PROGRAMS, MAKING IT POSSIBLE FOR PARENTS OF THE CHILDREN TO REMAIN GAINFULLY EMPLOYED OR COMPLETE THEIR EDUCATION FOR A FUTURE CAREER, KNOWING THAT THEIR CHILDREN ARE THRIVING IN A SAFE, DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT. IN 2023, 176 CHILDREN PARTICIPATED IN OUR INFANT/TODDLER, PRESCHOOL, AFTER SCHOOL CHILD CARE SITES, AND IN OUR SUMMER SCHOOL AGE PROGRAM. IN ADDITION, WE PROVIDE ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT TO AT RISK CHILDREN WHO NEED HELP DUE TO FAMILY VIOLENCE, SUBSTANCE ABUSE, ETC., INCLUDING PROVIDING CRISIS CHILD CARE SERVICES, BY COLLABORATING WITH A VARIETY OF SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES. AT THE ALTRU FAMILY YMCA, NO CHILD IS TURNED AWAY DUE TO INABILITY TO PAY. IN 2023, WE PROVIDED $5,611 IN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR CHILDREN WHO OTHERWISE WOULD HAVE FACED ECONOMIC BARRIERS TO PARTICIPATION. IN ADDITION, 572 CHILDREN WERE AT PLAY AND RECONNECTED WITH NATURE DURING OUR SUMMER DAY CAMP, 581 CHILDREN WERE ENGAGED IN OUR YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAMS, AND 581 CHILDREN RECEIVED SWIMMING INSTRUCTION, WITH $5,611 IN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDED FOR YOUTH SCHOLARSHIPS FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS TO BE ACTIVE IN THE YOUTH PROGRAMS AT THE YMCA. Part III, Line 4B Program Service Accomplishments SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY - THE GRAND FORKS YMCA BELIEVES IN GIVING BACK AND SUPPORTING OUR NEIGHBORS. WE HAVE BEEN LISTENING AND RESPONDING TO OUR COMMUNITY'S MOST CRITICAL SOCIAL NEEDS FOR OVER 138 YEARS. Y PROGRAMS, SUCH AS MILITARY OUTREACH INITIATIVE, LIFESAVING AND SAFETY CLASSES, SERVICE LEARNING, OUR PARTNER OF YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, MENTORING AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES, COMMUNITY WIDE HEALTH INCENTIVE PROGRAMS, YOUTH WATER SAFETY EDUCATION, AS WELL AS, PLAYING AN ACTIVE ROLE ON THE LOCAL GREATER GRAND FORKS HEALTH COALITION, ARE ALL EXAMPLES OF HOW WE DELIVER TRAINING, RESOURCES, AND SUPPORT THAT EMPOWER OUR NEIGHBORS TO EFFECT CHANGE, BRIDGE GAPS, AND OVERCOME OBSTACLES. IN 2023, WE ENGAGED YMCA MEMBERS, PARTICIPANTS, AND VOLUNTEERS IN ACTIVITIES THAT STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITY AND PAVE THE WAY FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS TO THRIVE. WE EMPOWERED OVER 249 VOLUNTEERS TO GIVE BACK AND SUPPORT THEIR NEIGHBORS, 30 SERVICE LEARNING EXPERIENCES FOR TEENS, CERTIFIED INDIVIDUALS IN SAFETY COURSES, ENGAGED 26 INDIVIDUALS IN OUR COMMUNITY WIDE HEALTH PROGRAM, INSTRUCTED 8 YOUTH IN WATER SAFETY EDUCATION IN OUR SAFETY AROUND THE WATER PROGRAM AND INVOLVED 2 MEMBERS OF MILITARY FAMILIES THROUGH OUR OUTREACH INITIATIVE, GIVING THEM OPPORTUNITIES TO BE HEALTHY, AND FEEL CONFIDENT, CONNECTED AND SECURE. Part III, Line 4C Program Service Accomplishments SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY - THE GRAND FORKS YMCA BELIEVES IN GIVING BACK AND SUPPORTING OUR NEIGHBORS. WE HAVE BEEN LISTENING AND RESPONDING TO OUR COMMUNITY'S MOST CRITICAL SOCIAL NEEDS FOR OVER 135 YEARS. Y PROGRAMS, SUCH AS MILITARY OUTREACH INITIATIVE, LIFESAVING AND SAFETY CLASSES, SERVICE LEARNING, OUR PARTNER OF YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, MENTORING AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES, COMMUNITY WIDE HEALTH INCENTIVE PROGRAMS, YOUTH WATER SAFETY EDUCATION, AS WELL AS, PLAYING AN ACTIVE ROLE ON THE LOCAL GREATER GRAND FORKS HEALTH COALITION, ARE ALL EXAMPLES OF HOW WE DELIVER TRAINING, RESOURCES, AND SUPPORT THAT EMPOWER OUR NEIGHBORS TO EFFECT CHANGE, BRIDGE GAPS, AND OVERCOME OBSTACLES. IN 2022, WE ENGAGED YMCA MEMBERS, PARTICIPANTS, AND VOLUNTEERS IN ACTIVITIES THAT STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITY AND PAVE THE WAY FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS TO THRIVE. WE EMPOWERED OVER 193 VOLUNTEERS TO GIVE BACK AND SUPPORT THEIR NEIGHBORS, 35 SERVICE LEARNING EXPERIENCES FOR TEENS, CERTIFIED INDIVIDUALS IN SAFETY COURSES, ENGAGED 34 INDIVIDUALS IN OUR COMMUNITY WIDE HEALTH PROGRAM, INSTRUCTED 17 YOUTH IN WATER SAFETY EDUCATION IN OUR SAFETY AROUND THE WATER PROGRAM AND INVOLVED 2 MEMBERS OF MILITARY FAMILIES THROUGH OUR OUTREACH INITIATIVE, GIVING THEM OPPORTUNITIES TO BE HEALTHY, AND FEEL CONFIDENT, CONNECTED AND SECURE. Part VI, Section A, Line 6 Our organization is a public charity open to all, without regard to ability to pay. Our members do not receive any distributions of income or assets from the organization. Part VI, Section A, Line 7A Our organization is a public charity open to all, without regard to ability to pay. Our members have the right to elect members of the board, but do not receive any distributions of income or assets from the organization. Part VI, Section B, Line 11 A copy of the Form 990 will be emailed to the Board of Directors for review prior to filing. A finance committee selected by the board in addition to the Board of Directors annually reviews the audit and management letters. Part VI, Section B, Line 12C Annually, the CVO shall send, or cause to be sent, a copy of the resolution, together with an explanation, and a copy of a disclosure statement/questionnaire to all Directors, Officers, Other Volunteers and selected employees, who shall complete and return a copy of the disclosure statement/questionnaire to the CVO or his/her designee. Part VI, Section B, Line 15 An annual review of the CEO is completed by the Board of Directors. Review of executive compensation will be done on an annual basis by the YMCA Executive Committee based upon salary surveys conducted by the YMCA of the USA with recommendations for approval by the Board of Directors. Part VI, Section C, Line 19 The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public upon request. Part XI, Line 9, Changes in Net Assets Change in the Allowance for Uncollectable Pledges - 0 Part XII, Line 1 Modified Accrual Part XII, Line 2C Oversight process of the audit and selection process of the independent auditors has not changed from the prior year.