2025-06-18T11:00:07-04:00 2024-09-30 383828234 CARTER P C 301 COLLEGE ST STE 320 ASHEVILLE NC 288012449 990 2023-10-01 560530013 YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA YOUN 8282109009 40 N MERRIMON AVE STE 309 ASHEVILLE NC 28804 PAUL VEST PRESIDENT & CEO 8282109009 2025-08-15 true true ALAN TOLER P01522061 8282599900 2025-06-18 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z PAUL VEST 40 NORTH MERRIMON AVE STE 309 ASHEVILLE NC 28804 31435656 false X WWW.YMCAWNC.ORG X 1891 NC OPERATION OF YMCA FACILITIES IN WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA 24 24 1308 208 233740 104654 7956931 6875573 18511534 21219572 503152 786600 767258 791032 27738875 29672777 0 0 14918140 16368534 0 455710 9563751 11030729 24481891 27399263 3256984 2273514 51150465 52222864 17622984 15907016 33527481 36315848 X OUR MISSION IS TO PUT CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND, AND BODY FOR ALL. THE YMCA IS A PLACE FOR BEING AND BELONGING. WE EMPOWER YOUNG PEOPLE TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL, IMPROVE INDIVIDUAL AND COMMUNITY WELL-BEING, AND GIVE BACK AND INSPIRE ACTION IN OUR COMMUNITIES. THE YMCA WELCOMES ALL. WE SERVE PEOPLE OF ALL AGES, SIZES, COLORS, BELIEFS, ABILITIES, AND INCOMES. false false 22511646 21219572 IN AN EFFORT TO SERVE EVERYONE REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY, THE YMCA OF WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND SUBSIDIZED SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHO MIGHT OTHERWISE BE UNABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN YMCA PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. THE MOST IMPORTANT MEASURE OF THE YMCA IS THE IMPACT WE HAVE ON THE LIVES OF THE PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES WE SERVE. THROUGH OUR SEVEN CENTERS, 24 CHILDCARE SITES, AND PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY, THE YMCA HAS A POSITIVE IMPACT ON PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND FROM ALL OVER THE REGION. OUR CHARITABLE WORK SUPPORTS YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, HEALTHY LIVING, AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY. BELOW ARE PROGRAMS THAT MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT IN THOSE AREAS. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT - AFTERSCHOOL CHILDCARE OUR AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE ACTIVITIES THAT OFFER A COMBINATION OF INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP ACTIVITIES BASED ON WEEKLY THEMES AND LESSON PLANS. THESE PROGRAMS ADHERE TO THE NATIONAL HEALTHY EATING AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY (HEPA) STANDARDS, INCREASE THE PHYSICAL WELL-BEING OF PARTICIPANTS AND PROMOTE HEALTH-PROMOTING BEHAVIORS. - SUMMER DAY CAMP WE PROVIDE SUMMER DAY CAMP AT LOCATIONS THROUGOUT WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA. AT SUMMER DAY CAMP, CHILDREN AGES 5-15 HAVE OPPORTUNITIES TO MAKE NEW FRIENDS, LEARN NEW SKILLS, AND EXPLORE THE WORLD AROUND THEM. THE Y OFFERS A VARIETY OF CAMPS TO FIT THE NEEDS OF FAMILIES THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY. - YMCA CAMP WATIA YMCA CAMP WATIA IS AN AFFORDABLE OVERNIGHT CAMP FOR ALL CHILDREN IN WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA, REGARDLESS OF FAMILY INCOME. IT IS MADE ACCESSIBLE TO ALL FAMILIES THROUGH COMPARATIVELY LOW COSTS AND SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES. HEALTHY LIVING - AQUATICS PROGRAMS THE Y OFFERS LESSONS FOR SWIMMERS OF ALL LEVELS AND AGES, INCLUDING FUN, EDUCATIONAL CLASSES FOR CHILDREN AGES 3 MONTHS THROUGH 12 YEARS. WE ALSO PROVIDE THE SAFETY AROUND WATER PROGRAM, A FOUR-TO-EIGHT-LESSON CURRICULUM THAT TEACHES CHILDREN HOW TO BE SAFE IN AND NEAR BODIES OF WATER, AS WELL AS SOME BASIC SWIM SKILLS. ADDITIONALLY, WE HAVE THE PIRANHAS, A YEAR- ROUND COMPETITIVE SWIM TEAM FOR SWIMMERS AGES 6-18. - YOUTH SPORTS YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAMS HONOR THE CORE Y VALUES OF CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, AND RESPONSIBILITY. WE STRIVE TO PROVIDE A QUALITY EXPERIENCE FOR PLAYERS, COACHES, AND FAMILIES, AND WE PROMOTE THE DEVELOPMENT OF EACH ATHLETE TO REACH THEIR HIGHEST POTENTIAL THROUGH SKILL REFINEMENT, TEAMWORK, AND SPORTSMANSHIP. WE SERVE YOUTH AGES 3-14. - NUTRITION PROGRAMS ACCESS TO FRESH, HEALTHY FOOD IS A CORNERSTONE OF HEALTH THAT CAN AFFECT PEOPLE'S ABILITY TO THRIVE. THE Y IS DEDICATED TO IMPROVING FOOD ACCESS AND FOOD SECURITY. WE DO THIS BY DISTRIBUTING FRESH PRODUCE AT NO CHARGE, WITH NO QUESTIONS ASKED, AND BY OFFERING PRACTICAL, COST-EFFECTIVE COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS AND NUTRITION EDUCATION. WE DO THIS AT MOBILE FOOD MARKETS IN SEVERAL COUNTIES EACH MONTH. WE ALSO OPERATE A CENTRAL HUB TO RECEIVE, SORT, AND STORE DONATED FOOD BEFORE DISTRIBUTING IT AT MOBILE FOOD MARKETS. OUR MOBILE FOOD MARKET PROGRAM SERVED OVER 28,000 PEOPLE BY DISTRIBUTING OVER 120,000 POUNDS OF FOOD. WE ALSO DISTRIBUTE FOOD BOXES TO MORE THAN 600 FAMILIES EACH MONTH, BOXES ARE PACKED IN OUR FOOD HUB AND DELIVERED DIRECTLY TO CLIENTS' HOMES, MITIGATING TRANSPORTATION BARRIERS OFTEN ASSOCIATED WITH ACCESSING HEALTHY FOOD. - LIVESTRONG AT THE YMCA LIVESTRONG AT THE YMCA IS A FREE 12-WEEK, EVIDENCE-BASED, SMALL-GROUP PROGRAM THAT OFFERS ADULT CANCER SURVIVORS A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT TO PARTICIPATE IN PHYSICAL AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES FOCUSED ON THE WHOLE PERSON. GOALS OF THE PROGRAM INCLUDE BUILDING MUSCLE MASS AND STRENGTH, INCREASING FLEXIBILITY AND ENDURANCE, AND IMPROVING FUNCTIONAL ABILITY. IN 2024 WE PRESENTED THIS PROGRAM IN PERSON AT SEVERAL YMCA LOCATIONS. - DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM THE YMCA OF WNC'S DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM (DPP) IS A YEAR-LONG, COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAM FOR ADULTS AT RISK OF DEVELOPING TYPE 2 DIABETES. THIS EVIDENCE-BASED MODEL FROM THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION HAS PROVEN THAT LIFESTYLE CHANGES CAN PREVENT OR DELAY THE ONSET OF TYPE 2 DIABETES. THIS 12-MONTH, SUPPORTIVE, VIRTUAL/CLASSROOM-BASED PROGRAM FOCUSES ON THE SKILLS NEEDED TO MOVE AWAY FROM THE TYPE 2 DIABETES BORDER. KEY PROGRAM COMPONENTS INCLUDE SUPPORT FOR WEIGHT LOSS VIA HEALTHY EATING STRATEGIES, INCREASED PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, AND TOOLS TO OVERCOME BARRIERS AND MANAGE STRESS. THE YMCA OF WNC'S PROGRAM EMPHASIZES INTENTIONAL RELATIONSHIP BUILDING, CONNECTEDNESS AMONG PARTICIPANTS, AND EXCELLENT PROGRAM FACILITATION BY SKILLED LIFESTYLE COACHES. THIS PROGRAM IS CURRENTLY OFFERED AT NO COST IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH. MULTICULTURAL- SPECIFIC COHORTS ARE AVAILABLE. IN 2024 PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS MET ONLINE AND IN PERSON. - DIABETES EDUCATION AND EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM THE DIABETES EMPOWERMENT AND EDUCATION PROGRAM (DEEP) IS A 10-WEEK DIABETES SELF-MANAGEMENT PROGRAM TO HELP THOSE LIVING WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES THRIVE. IN A SMALL SUPPORTIVE GROUP SETTING, DEEP PROVIDES EDUCATION AND SUPPORT THAT ENCOURAGES PARTICIPANTS TO LEARN HOW TO SELF-MANAGE THEIR CHRONIC CONDITION AND REDUCE THEIR RISK OF COMPLICATIONS BY LEARNING HOW TO EAT A HEALTHY, BALANCED DIET, INCREASE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, UNDERSTAND HOW DIABETES AFFECTS THE BODY, LOSE WEIGHT AND UNDERSTAND MEDICATION INTERVENTIONS. OFFERED IN PERSON AT NO-COST IN BOTH ENGLISH AND SPANISH. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY - FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE WE OFFER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR YMCA PROGRAMS AND MEMBERSHIPS ON A CASE- BY-CASE BASIS TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHO OTHERWISE WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO AFFORD THEM. OUR SLIDING-SCALE FEES ALIGN WITH EACH INDIVIDUAL'S OR FAMILY'S FINANCIAL SITUATION. WE DO NOT TURN AWAY ANYONE FOR THEIR INABILITY TO PAY. - GLOBAL RELATIONS AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT THE YMCA OF WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA BUILDS STRONG COMMUNITIES. WE OFFER PROGRAMS AND SUPPORT FOR EVERYONE, FROM NEW PARENTS, CHILDREN, AND TEENS TO COLLEGE STUDENTS, YOUNG PROFESSIONALS, HEALTH SEEKERS, AND OLDER ADULTS. THE Y IS A PLACE WHERE ALL PEOPLE ARE RESPECTED AND WELCOME AND RECEIVE WHAT THEY NEED TO THRIVE. WE ARE MADE UP OF PEOPLE OF ALL AGES, FROM ALL BACKGROUNDS, WORKING TOGETHER TO STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES AND TO ENSURE THAT EVERYONE CAN REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL WITH DIGNITY. OUR CORE VALUES OF CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, AND RESPONSIBILITY GUIDE EVERYTHING WE DO. 22511646 true true false false false false false false false true true false false false false true true false false false true false false false false false false false false true true false false false false false false false false false false true false false false true true false false false true 36 0 true 1308 true true true false false false false false false false false false false false X 24 24 false false false false true false false true true false false true true true true true true true false false X X JENNIFER MURPHY 8282515909 40 N MERRIMON AVE STE 309 ASHEVILLE NC 28803 BEN HAMRICK CHAIR 1.00 X X 0 0 0 KATHY PALAZZO SECRETARY 1.00 X X 0 0 0 AMY BIBBY TREASURER 1.00 X X 0 0 0 JOE BRUMIT PAST CHAIR 1.00 X X 0 0 0 TRACY BUCHANAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 GREG BURNETTE BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 EMILEE DICKERSON BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 CLARK DUNCAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 DAN FIELD BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 GARY FOSS FIN'L DEV CH 1.00 X 0 0 0 CHARLES FREDERICK STRAT VISION 1.00 X 0 0 0 LARA GLASS BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 JOHN GOSSETT BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 BILL HATHAWAY BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 KEVIN HEFNER BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 TERRI KING BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 ELIZABETH LIMA EQUITY CMTE 1.00 X 0 0 0 LUCY MASSAGEE BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 CAROLINE MCLEAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 STACEY MILLETT BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 JOHN PIERCE BOARD CHAIR 1.00 X 0 0 0 JENNIFER REED BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 JC SADLER BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 SHANTELLE SIMPSON BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 JOHN BRYANT BRD MBR THRU 1.00 X 0 0 0 RICK LUTOVSKY BRD MBR THRU 1.00 X 0 0 0 MEG RAGLAND BRD MBR THRU 1.00 X 0 0 0 ROBBY RUSSELL BRD MBR THRU 1.00 X 0 0 0 BRIAN WALKER BRD MBR THRU 1.00 X 0 0 0 PAUL VEST PRESIDENT & 40.00 X 308421 0 0 TIM BLENCO COO 40.00 X 224499 0 0 JENNIFER MURPHY CAO 40.00 X 173916 0 0 KEVIN L YOUNG VP HR & TALE 40.00 X 135330 0 0 MELISSA WIEDEMAN VP YOUTH DEV 40.00 X 132223 0 0 KRISTEN AQUINO VP OF DEVELO 40.00 X 129502 0 0 MARYO RATCLIFFE SVP OF MKT & 40.00 X 127744 0 0 JESSICA Z HENDRIX VP OF OPERAT 40.00 X 124614 0 0 1356249 10 false true false 4184099 2691474 251684 6875573 NET MEMBERSHIP & JOINING FEES 14207141 14207141 NET PROGRAM & FACILITY FEES 6571309 6571309 SERVICE REVENUES 437530 437530 OTHER EVENTS 3592 3592 21219572 759522 759522 567540 116084 451456 451456 233740 217716 1610867 1583789 27078 27078 27078 51253 63006 -11753 -11753 MANAGEMENT FEES 900099 224888 224888 MISCELLANEOUS OTHER 900099 126441 126441 351329 29672777 21219572 233740 1343892 706836 345633 259677 101526 12750156 10216003 2302573 231580 824795 529340 255578 39877 1073274 853016 193258 27000 1013473 860133 130210 23130 13263 13263 44258 44258 23029 23029 1850026 1609459 240567 188089 62428 125661 3840012 3432221 406082 1709 1918444 1880500 37944 143520 63370 68559 11591 472864 414218 58646 286400 257760 28640 1955774 1747374 189455 18945 253210 219891 33319 MISCELLANEOUS 28770 20300 8118 352 INCOME TAXES 13070 13070 27399263 22511646 4431907 455710 3578123 4168486 10842909 10898071 1900778 1617742 493376 509148 235495 155881 52493560 24038807 28696577 28454753 2876813 4007556 788534 911507 1737860 1499720 51150465 52222864 1727525 1558302 991162 815206 6362435 5841675 8345456 7691833 196406 17622984 15907016 X 29530072 31847325 3997409 4468523 33527481 36315848 51150465 52222864 X 2273514 594862 -80009 X false true X true true true X 4801382 9902543 9487129 7981787 6875573 39048414 4801382 9902543 9487129 7981787 6875573 39048414 39048414 309271 269743 202625 667708 451456 1900803 179966 161586 193628 285146 231095 1051421 256553 322624 339797 241570 351329 1511873 43512511 78474718 0.89740 0.89900 X PART II, LINE 10 MANAGEMENT FEES 1,300,120 OTHER MISC 211,753 RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 3997409 5612851 476622 5618359 4468523 3933035 8347136 150216 8432978 3997409 4158894 8297126 -338135 8184850 3933035 3759358 8840398 325735 8766597 4158894 3989312 3785025 104200 4119179 3759358 0.30780 0.69220 true false 3759198 3759198 38253561 15808226 22445335 10431253 8230581 2200672 49548 49548 28454753 X 30609962 594862 106253 259099 960214 29649748 23029 23029 29672777 27635333 259099 259099 27376234 23029 23029 27399263 SCHEDULE D, PAGE 2, PART V, LINE 4 THE ENDOWMENT FUNDS ARE FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FINANCIAL SUPPORT, SCHOLARSHIPS, AND FACILITIES MAINTENANCE. IN NOVEMBER 2011, THE ORGANIZATION RECEIVED 1,000,000 FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE JANIRVE FOUNDATION REUTER FAMILY YMCA FACILITIES ENDOWMENT. THE FUND IS INCLUDED IN INVESTMENTS AND IS CONSIDERED A DONOR- RESTRICTED ENDOWMENT FUND. IN 2005, THE ORGANIZATION ESTABLISHED A POLICY TO TRANSFER TO INVESTMENTS CERTAIN DONATED SUPPORT GIVEN IN MEMORY OF OR IN HONOR OF AN INDIVIDUAL ONCE THE TOTAL SUPPORT REACHES 10,000. THESE FUNDS ARE BOARD-DESIGNATED FUNDS INTENDED TO FUNCTION AS ENDOWMENT FUNDS. SCHEDULE D, PAGE 3, PART X THE ASSOCIATION IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, EXCEPT ON NET INCOME DERIVED FROM UNRELATED BUSINESS ACTIVITIES. THE ASSOCIATION BELIEVES THAT IT HAS APPROPRIATE SUPPORT FOR ANY TAX POSITIONS TAKEN, AND AS SUCH, DOES NOT HAVE ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS MATERIAL TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE ASSOCIATION HAS RECEIVED RENTAL INCOME FOR COMMERCIAL SPACE IT OWNS AT 40 NORTH MERRIMON AVENUE. THE BUILDING IS DEBT-FINANCED AND AS SUCH THE NET RENTAL INCOME IS SUBJECT TO UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME TAX AS SPECIFIED IN THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. MANAGEMENT HAS DETERMINED THE ACCRUAL FOR INCOME TAXES PAYABLE FOR UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME WOULD NOT BE MATERIAL. THE ASSOCIATION'S RETURN OF ORGANIZATION EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAX (FORM 990) AND EXEMPT ORGANIZATION BUSINESS INCOME TAX RETURN (FORM 990-T) FOR THE YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2023, 2022, AND 2021, ARE SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY THE IRS, GENERALLY FOR THREE YEARS AFTER THEY WERE FILED. SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XI, LINE 2D DIRECT RENTAL EXPENSES 116,084 COST OF INVENTORY SOLD 63,006 UNCOLLECTIBLE PROMISES TO GIVE 80,009 SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XII, LINE 2D UNCOLLECTIBLE PROMISES TO GIVE 80,009 DIRECT RENTAL EXPENSES 116,084 COST OF INVENTORY SOLD 63,006 false false false true false false false X X X false false false false false false false false false PAUL VEST PRESIDENT & CEO 308421 308421 TIM BLENCO COO 224499 224499 JENNIFER MURPHY CAO 173916 173916 A PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY 273866124 NOTASSIGN 2014-10-31 9090000 SEE PART VI QUALIFIED 501(C)(3) NONHOSPITAL BOND, CAPITAL EXPENDITURES AND CURRENT REFUNDING OF PRIO false false false A 3188000 9129475 138496 5489717 3501262 2016 true false true true A false false false false false false false A false false false false true false false false true A true PURPOSE OF ISSUE DESCRIPTION PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY SEE PART VI QUALIFIED 501(C)(3) NONHOSPITAL BOND, CAPITAL EXPENDITURES AND CURRENT REFUNDING OF PRIOR BONDS ISSUED 11/15/01. X 3 251572 PER POUND ESTIMATE X OTHER SUPPLIES 1 112 FAIR MARKET VALUE false true false SCHEDULE M, PAGE 2, PART II PART I, COLUMN (B): THE NUMBER IN COLUMN (B) REPRESENTS THE NUMBER OF SEPARATE DONORS FOR THE CATEGORY. SOME DONORS PROVIDED NONCASH DONATIONS ON MULTIPLE OCCASSIONS. FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION OUR MISSION IS TO PUT CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND, AND BODY FOR ALL. THE YMCA IS A PLACE FOR BEING AND BELONGING. WE EMPOWER YOUNG PEOPLE TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL, IMPROVE INDIVIDUAL AND COMMUNITY WELL-BEING, AND GIVE BACK AND INSPIRE ACTION IN OUR COMMUNITIES. THE YMCA WELCOMES ALL. WE SERVE PEOPLE OF ALL AGES, SIZES, COLORS, BELIEFS, ABILITIES, AND INCOMES. FORM 990, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 6 THE YMCA HAS OPPORTUNITIES FOR BOTH MANAGERIAL AND PROGRAM VOLUNTEERS. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A IN AN EFFORT TO SERVE EVERYONE REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY, THE YMCA OF WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND SUBSIDIZED SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHO MIGHT OTHERWISE BE UNABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN YMCA PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. THE MOST IMPORTANT MEASURE OF THE YMCA IS THE IMPACT WE HAVE ON THE LIVES OF THE PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES WE SERVE. THROUGH OUR SEVEN CENTERS, 24 CHILDCARE SITES, AND PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY, THE YMCA HAS A POSITIVE IMPACT ON PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND FROM ALL OVER THE REGION. OUR CHARITABLE WORK SUPPORTS YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, HEALTHY LIVING, AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY. BELOW ARE PROGRAMS THAT MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT IN THOSE AREAS. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT - AFTERSCHOOL CHILDCARE OUR AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE ACTIVITIES THAT OFFER A COMBINATION OF INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP ACTIVITIES BASED ON WEEKLY THEMES AND LESSON PLANS. THESE PROGRAMS ADHERE TO THE NATIONAL HEALTHY EATING AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY (HEPA) STANDARDS, INCREASE THE PHYSICAL WELL-BEING OF PARTICIPANTS AND PROMOTE HEALTH-PROMOTING BEHAVIORS. - SUMMER DAY CAMP WE PROVIDE SUMMER DAY CAMP AT LOCATIONS THROUGOUT WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA. AT SUMMER DAY CAMP, CHILDREN AGES 5-15 HAVE OPPORTUNITIES TO MAKE NEW FRIENDS, LEARN NEW SKILLS, AND EXPLORE THE WORLD AROUND THEM. THE Y OFFERS A VARIETY OF CAMPS TO FIT THE NEEDS OF FAMILIES THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY. - YMCA CAMP WATIA YMCA CAMP WATIA IS AN AFFORDABLE OVERNIGHT CAMP FOR ALL CHILDREN IN WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA, REGARDLESS OF FAMILY INCOME. IT IS MADE ACCESSIBLE TO ALL FAMILIES THROUGH COMPARATIVELY LOW COSTS AND SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES. HEALTHY LIVING - AQUATICS PROGRAMS THE Y OFFERS LESSONS FOR SWIMMERS OF ALL LEVELS AND AGES, INCLUDING FUN, EDUCATIONAL CLASSES FOR CHILDREN AGES 3 MONTHS THROUGH 12 YEARS. WE ALSO PROVIDE THE SAFETY AROUND WATER PROGRAM, A FOUR-TO-EIGHT-LESSON CURRICULUM THAT TEACHES CHILDREN HOW TO BE SAFE IN AND NEAR BODIES OF WATER, AS WELL AS SOME BASIC SWIM SKILLS. ADDITIONALLY, WE HAVE THE PIRANHAS, A YEAR- ROUND COMPETITIVE SWIM TEAM FOR SWIMMERS AGES 6-18. - YOUTH SPORTS YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAMS HONOR THE CORE Y VALUES OF CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, AND RESPONSIBILITY. WE STRIVE TO PROVIDE A QUALITY EXPERIENCE FOR PLAYERS, COACHES, AND FAMILIES, AND WE PROMOTE THE DEVELOPMENT OF EACH ATHLETE TO REACH THEIR HIGHEST POTENTIAL THROUGH SKILL REFINEMENT, TEAMWORK, AND SPORTSMANSHIP. WE SERVE YOUTH AGES 3-14. - NUTRITION PROGRAMS ACCESS TO FRESH, HEALTHY FOOD IS A CORNERSTONE OF HEALTH THAT CAN AFFECT PEOPLE'S ABILITY TO THRIVE. THE Y IS DEDICATED TO IMPROVING FOOD ACCESS AND FOOD SECURITY. WE DO THIS BY DISTRIBUTING FRESH PRODUCE AT NO CHARGE, WITH NO QUESTIONS ASKED, AND BY OFFERING PRACTICAL, COST-EFFECTIVE COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS AND NUTRITION EDUCATION. WE DO THIS AT MOBILE FOOD MARKETS IN SEVERAL COUNTIES EACH MONTH. WE ALSO OPERATE A CENTRAL HUB TO RECEIVE, SORT, AND STORE DONATED FOOD BEFORE DISTRIBUTING IT AT MOBILE FOOD MARKETS. OUR MOBILE FOOD MARKET PROGRAM SERVED OVER 28,000 PEOPLE BY DISTRIBUTING OVER 120,000 POUNDS OF FOOD. WE ALSO DISTRIBUTE FOOD BOXES TO MORE THAN 600 FAMILIES EACH MONTH, BOXES ARE PACKED IN OUR FOOD HUB AND DELIVERED DIRECTLY TO CLIENTS' HOMES, MITIGATING TRANSPORTATION BARRIERS OFTEN ASSOCIATED WITH ACCESSING HEALTHY FOOD. - LIVESTRONG AT THE YMCA LIVESTRONG AT THE YMCA IS A FREE 12-WEEK, EVIDENCE-BASED, SMALL-GROUP PROGRAM THAT OFFERS ADULT CANCER SURVIVORS A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT TO PARTICIPATE IN PHYSICAL AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES FOCUSED ON THE WHOLE PERSON. GOALS OF THE PROGRAM INCLUDE BUILDING MUSCLE MASS AND STRENGTH, INCREASING FLEXIBILITY AND ENDURANCE, AND IMPROVING FUNCTIONAL ABILITY. IN 2024 WE PRESENTED THIS PROGRAM IN PERSON AT SEVERAL YMCA LOCATIONS. - DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM THE YMCA OF WNC'S DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM (DPP) IS A YEAR-LONG, COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAM FOR ADULTS AT RISK OF DEVELOPING TYPE 2 DIABETES. THIS EVIDENCE-BASED MODEL FROM THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION HAS PROVEN THAT LIFESTYLE CHANGES CAN PREVENT OR DELAY THE ONSET OF TYPE 2 DIABETES. THIS 12-MONTH, SUPPORTIVE, VIRTUAL/CLASSROOM-BASED PROGRAM FOCUSES ON THE SKILLS NEEDED TO MOVE AWAY FROM THE TYPE 2 DIABETES BORDER. KEY PROGRAM COMPONENTS INCLUDE SUPPORT FOR WEIGHT LOSS VIA HEALTHY EATING STRATEGIES, INCREASED PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, AND TOOLS TO OVERCOME BARRIERS AND MANAGE STRESS. THE YMCA OF WNC'S PROGRAM EMPHASIZES INTENTIONAL RELATIONSHIP BUILDING, CONNECTEDNESS AMONG PARTICIPANTS, AND EXCELLENT PROGRAM FACILITATION BY SKILLED LIFESTYLE COACHES. THIS PROGRAM IS CURRENTLY OFFERED AT NO COST IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH. MULTICULTURAL- SPECIFIC COHORTS ARE AVAILABLE. IN 2024 PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS MET ONLINE AND IN PERSON. - DIABETES EDUCATION AND EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM THE DIABETES EMPOWERMENT AND EDUCATION PROGRAM (DEEP) IS A 10-WEEK DIABETES SELF-MANAGEMENT PROGRAM TO HELP THOSE LIVING WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES THRIVE. IN A SMALL SUPPORTIVE GROUP SETTING, DEEP PROVIDES EDUCATION AND SUPPORT THAT ENCOURAGES PARTICIPANTS TO LEARN HOW TO SELF-MANAGE THEIR CHRONIC CONDITION AND REDUCE THEIR RISK OF COMPLICATIONS BY LEARNING HOW TO EAT A HEALTHY, BALANCED DIET, INCREASE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, UNDERSTAND HOW DIABETES AFFECTS THE BODY, LOSE WEIGHT AND UNDERSTAND MEDICATION INTERVENTIONS. OFFERED IN PERSON AT NO-COST IN BOTH ENGLISH AND SPANISH. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY - FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE WE OFFER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR YMCA PROGRAMS AND MEMBERSHIPS ON A CASE- BY-CASE BASIS TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHO OTHERWISE WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO AFFORD THEM. OUR SLIDING-SCALE FEES ALIGN WITH EACH INDIVIDUAL'S OR FAMILY'S FINANCIAL SITUATION. WE DO NOT TURN AWAY ANYONE FOR THEIR INABILITY TO PAY. - GLOBAL RELATIONS AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT THE YMCA OF WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA BUILDS STRONG COMMUNITIES. WE OFFER PROGRAMS AND SUPPORT FOR EVERYONE, FROM NEW PARENTS, CHILDREN, AND TEENS TO COLLEGE STUDENTS, YOUNG PROFESSIONALS, HEALTH SEEKERS, AND OLDER ADULTS. THE Y IS A PLACE WHERE ALL PEOPLE ARE RESPECTED AND WELCOME AND RECEIVE WHAT THEY NEED TO THRIVE. WE ARE MADE UP OF PEOPLE OF ALL AGES, FROM ALL BACKGROUNDS, WORKING TOGETHER TO STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES AND TO ENSURE THAT EVERYONE CAN REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL WITH DIGNITY. OUR CORE VALUES OF CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, AND RESPONSIBILITY GUIDE EVERYTHING WE DO. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 1A THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IS COMPRISED OF THE OFFICERS OF THE BOARD AND THE CHAIRS OF VARIOUS RESPECTIVE SUBCOMMITTEES AND MEETS ON THE OFF-MONTHS BETWEEN FULL BOARD MEETINGS. ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ARE REPORTED TO THE FULL BOARD AT EACH SUBSEQUENT FULL BOARD MEETING. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 6 THE YMCA IS A MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION. ANY PERSON WHO SUPPORTS THE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION MAY BECOME A MEMBER AND SHALL BE ENTITLED TO ALL BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP AS ESTABLISHED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE STAFF OF THE ORGANIZATION, MAY DECIDE CATEGORIES OF MEMBERSHIP AS IT SEES FIT. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B THE RETURN IS PREPAERD BY AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT WITH ASSISTANCE AND OVERSIGHT BY MANAGEMENT. UPON COMPLETION AND REVIEW, THE RETURN IS EMAILED TO EACH VOTING BOARD MEMBERSAND ALSO PROVIDED IN PAPER FORM AT A MEETING PRIOR TO SUBMISSION TO THE IRS. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C ALL OFFICERS AND MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE REQUIRED TO REVIEW THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT, SIGN THE FORM INDICATING THEIR AGREEMENT TO ADHERE TO THE POLICY, AND DISCLOSE ANY CONFLICTS THAT PRESENTLY EXIST. THIS REVIEW IS PERFORMED ANNUALLY. BOARD MEMBERS ARE EXPECTED TO PROMPTLY DISCLOSE ANY CONFLICTS THAT ARISE DURING THE YEAR. ADHERANCE TO THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS SPECIFICALLY PRESCRIBED IN THE ORGANIZATION'S BYLAWS. BOARD MEMBERS ARE PROHIBITED FROM ENGAGING IN ANY ACTIVITIES OR TRANSACTIONS IN MATERIAL CONFLICT WITH THEIR DUTIES AND OBLIGATIONS TO THE ORGANIZATION. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A COMPENSATION FOR THE CEO IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY A COMMITTEE OF BOARD MEMBERS USING COMPARABLES AND ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION FROM Y.U.S.A. A SUBCOMMITTEE OF THE BOARD, WHICH INCLUDES THE CHAIR, REVIEWS THE SALARY OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND OF UPPER MANAGEMENT TO ENSURE THAT IT IS IN LINE WITH OTHER YMCAS OF SIMILAR SIZE, REGION, AND PLAN. THE SALARY ADMINISTRATION PLAN IS BASED ON THE HAY PLAN, A SYSTEM THAT AWARDS POINTS BASED ON FACTORS SUCH AS DECISION-MAKING, BUDGET, PROGRAM, BOARD/COMMITTEE, AND SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY. SALARY WAS LAST REVIEWED IN 2018. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AT THE ORGANIZATION'S ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE. IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE PROVIDED ON ITS WEBSITE. FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 UNCOLLECTIBLE PROMISES TO GIVE -80,009 30 WOODFIN LLC 29 N MARKET ST STE 300 ASHEVILLE NC 28801 REAL ESTAT NC N/A