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ORG X 1863 PA AT THE YMCA OF GREATER ERIE, WE PUT CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD A HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND, AND BODY FOR ALL. 25 23 715 223 0 7555364 7862785 7056527 6974788 683306 807450 220123 195967 15515320 15840990 476654 380464 0 10889352 10730240 0 36170 5237213 5196286 16603219 16306990 -1087899 -466000 28218085 28496409 5357092 5568200 22860993 22928209 AT THE YMCA OF GREATER ERIE, WE PUT CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD A HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND, AND BODY FOR ALL. false false 9813251 84062 2089005 EARLY LEARNING & SCHOOL-AGE ENRICHMENT At the YMCA, we strive to help all children reach their potential. We cultivate the values and skills that lead to positive behaviors, better health, and educational achievement. Woven into the fabric of the YMCA mission is a commitment to strengthening families. YMCA child care programs relieve the burden of balancing work and family, and enable parents of children in our care to remain gainfully employed, knowing their children are thriving in a safe, high-quality environment that offers a range of experiences that enrich social-emotional, cognitive and physical growth. During weather related remote school days and closures, the Y provided a safe environment for students so their parents can go to work. Expenses include subsidies and reduced fees that make participation possible for more than 60% of the children we engage. Our YMCA provides reduced fees for child care services. In 2025, the YMCA provided $79,062 in scholarships to 89 children to assist with their fees. The Y continues to accept children through the state subsidy program. We participated in the Pennsylvania tax credit program (Pre-K EITC) that allows businesses to recieve tax credits for supporting our pre-kindergarten education programs. Last year, more than $31,000 was contributed to the Y. In 2025, more than 1,325 participants were served in licensed child care. We also provide free family fun events to promote healthy family interactions and enrich relationships between parents and children enrolled in our program. Our high-quality licensed child care promotes educational, emotional, physical, and social growth for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children from diverse backgrounds. We participate in the Keystone STARS Quality Initiative at all 13 licensed child care locations. The YMCA continues to be a leader in early care and education. PRE-K COUNTS Our Y is committed to providing educational equity to those most at risk, creating a foundation for success. The YMCA of Greater Erie partnered with the State of Pennsylvania to offer free preschool to low-income children through the State's Pre-K Counts program. Pre-K Counts is an initiative created to build and strengthen pre-kindergarten partnerships in communities so that each community can create a self-sustaining system for providing high-quality early learning experiences to children in all settings. This program sponsored over 160 children in 2025. SUMMER CAMP The YMCA delivered summer camp programming to more than 335 children, combining educational enrichment, physical activity, and character development for children ages 5-12. Camps featured on-site field trips, arts, STEM, games, and social-emotional learning. Scholarships were awarded to ensure all children, regardless of income, could attend. Programs reduced summer learning loss and improved child wellness. COMMUNITY SCHOOL The YMCA of Greater Erie is the lead non-profit partner at Harding Elementary School providing on-site support to students, families, and faculty. COMMUNITY RECREATION In collaboration with the City of Erie and the Housing Authority, the YMCA served more than 475 youth (ages 6-18) through free recreation, mentoring, and educational enrichment programs. Programs included Summer Parks & Rec, and year-round Kids Clubs for youth in low-income housing. Activities included sports, art, theater, and health education, with meals and snacks provided. 3703016 296402 4885783 HEALTH & WELL-BEING Our Y is committed to improving the overall wellbeing of our community. We strive to bring families closer together, encourage healthy habits, and foster connections through fitness, sports, fun and shared interests. As a result, thousands of people in our community are receiving the support, guidance, and resources they need to achieve greater health in spirit, mind, and body. Our programs are designed to help people create realistic goals for self-improvement and emphasize disease prevention through regular exercise, proper nutrition, stress management, and health education. We collaborate with other agencies to provide programs structured specifically for our Active Older Adults, including land and water exercise, as well as an opportunity for social interaction. In addition, the Y created a Community Wellness Resources page within our website to give online users access to health information, family activities, and more. Our aquatic programs start developing physical skills in infancy through parent/child swim class and continue up through our Arthritis aquatics class for seniors; our family swim program gives adults and children shared time in the pool to appreciate one another and promote intergenerational relationships. Through holistic health programs, the Y offers several natural healing therapeutic services in our menu of community programs including energy healing, reiki, qigong, pre/postnatal yoga, and a community education series tackling topics related to posture, herbs, acupuncture, chronic pain, and others. Many of these programs are adapted for youth and family audiences throughout the year. Our Y continues to emphasize serving populations with special needs including adaptive swimming lessons, movement and strength building classes for youth and adults, support groups for those living with chronic illness, and youth recreation programs/day camp/afterschool experiences for those in the autism spectrum. The Y's chronic disease prevention programs in 2025 included diabetes prevention, fall prevention, smoking cessation and high blood pressure self-monitoring. Funding received from the Pennsylvania Neighborhood Assistance program provided the resources necessary to fully subsidize program costs for those who were income and health eligible. COMMUNITY OUTREACH The Y operated the Rodger Young Community Pool in collaboration with the City of Erie and the Erie Housing Authority, enrolling more than 370 children, various groups serving children aged 6-18 and teach Safety Around Water. 1151947 VOLUNTEERS In 2025 We had 223 volunteers generate almost 4,900 hours of volunteer service to the Y and other local nonprofits, totaling more than $73,000. We have been called on by peer Ys and other nonprofits to help them in their volunteer program evolution and are looked to by local nonprofits as an expert in volunteer management. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE YMCA programs are offered at affordable fees for the community at large, with reasonable accommodations for those with special needs, and with financial assistance available for those who cannot afford the full fee. The YMCA provided more than $380,000 in financial assistance and community outreach programs for more than 15,000 children, teens, families, and seniors to help them live happier, healthier lives. MEALS FOR KIDS The YMCA of Greater Erie provides over 16,500 free summer meals to kids in partnership with community sites throughout Erie County. Meals are offered in partnership with local school districts, community centers, and churches - in identified underserved neighborhoods. Meals adhere to nutrition standards outlined in Y-USA's Healthy Eating & Physical Activity Standards. Freshly prepared meals directly into identified food deserts through partnerships with other local organizations. In addition, we provide healthy snacks and meals to all children in our licensed childcare program and at-risk programs during the school year. 66% of the children we serve are at 185% of poverty or below. We have adopted, along with Y-USA, HEPA (healthy eating and physical activity) standards at all locations. In 2025, the Y served almost 260,000 healthy meals and snacks which introduced new foods and influenced food choice and education. ERIE COUNTY RE-ENTRY ALLIANCE In partnership with UnifiedErie, the Erie County Re-Entry Services adn Support Alliance team and local, state, and federal law enforcement, the YMCA of Greater Erie provides re-entry services for those convicts that are re-entering civilian life. These services include securing employment, housing, and mental/physical health. TEEN CENTER The YMCA Teen Center is a youth development program that focuses on providing year-round activities for low-income youth 12-18 years of age. The program's goal is to develop teens into contributing adult members of the Erie community. Programs concentrate on character development, societal issues, academics, arts/self-expression, career exploration, and post-secondary readiness. These activities promote healthy behaviors that are linked to success in the areas of education, employment, and health. 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THE FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARD (FASB) GUIDANCE REQUIRES TAX EFFECTS FROM UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS TO BE RECOGNIZED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ONLY IF THE POSITION IS MORE-LIKELY-THAN-NOT TO BE SUSTAINED IF THE POSITION WERE TO BE CHALLENGED BY A TAXING AUTHORITY. MANAGEMENT HAS DETERMINED THAT THERE ARE NO MATERIAL UNCERTAIN POSITIONS THAT REQUIRE RECOGNITION IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. ADDITIONALLY, NO PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES IS REFLECTED IN THESE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. INTEREST AND PENALTIES WOULD BE RECOGNIZED AS TAX EXPENSE; HOWEVER, THERE IS NO INTEREST OR PENALTIES RECOGNIZED IN THE STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES AND CHANGES IN NET ASSETS. Schedule D, Part V, Line 4 Intended uses of endowment funds INCOME FROM THE ORGANIZATION'S ENDOWMENT FUND IS USED FOR MEETING OPERATIONS AND FACILITY NEEDS. Schedule D, Part XI, Line 2(d) Other revenues in audited financial statements not in form 990 Cost of Goods Sold - 9443 Schedule D, Part XI, Line 4(b) Other revenues in form 990 not in audited financial statements Interest Rate Swap Agreement - 50217 Membership & Childcare Subsidy Expenses - 380464 Schedule D, Part XII, Line 2(d) Other expenses in audited financial statements not in form 990 Cost of Goods Sold - 9443 Schedule D, Part XII, Line 4(b) Other expenses in form 990 not in audited financial statements Membership & Childcare Subsidy Expenses - 380464 Swim Team 13211 0 13211 0 1270 0 300 0 929 Golf Outing 40155 27874 12281 0 2513 8886 883 0 191 5 15847 11181 4666 1225 1027 995 1419 0 2233 69213 39055 30158 1225 4810 9881 2602 0 3353 21871 8287 false MEMBERSHIP OPEN DOOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE 16370 296402 Book REDUCED MEMBER FEE CHILD CARE SLIDING FEE 89 79062 Book REDUCED CHILDCARE FEE OTHER CHILD CARE SCHOLARSHIPS 17 5000 Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 Procedures for monitoring use of grant funds N/A X X X false false false false false false false false false JAMES MCELDOWNEY CEO 158392 0 0 0 0 0 13418 0 13769 0 185579 0 0 0 A ERIE COUNTY COMMUNITY SERVICES FINANCING AUTHORITY 161644074 000000000 2008-03-25 7300000 EXPANSION AT THE GLENWOOD BRANCH, REFINANCING OF EXISTING DEBT AND OTHER PROJECTS. false false false B ERIE COUNTY GENERAL AUTHORITY 231658176 000000000 2016-06-30 1900000 EXPANSION AT THE EAST SIDE BRANCH false false false A 4842333 0 7300000 0 0 0 133700 0 0 7166300 0 0 2009 true false true true B 849417 0 1900000 0 0 0 38000 0 0 1862000 0 0 2017 false false true true A false false false false false false 0.0 0.0 0.0 false false 0 false false B false false false false false false 0.0 0.0 0.0 false false 0 false false A false false true false true false 0 false false false 0 false false false B false false true false false false 0 false false false 0 false false false A false B false ELECTRICAL & MECHANICAL SYS INC (S HERBSTRITT) OWNER/BOARD MEMBER 18770 INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR false William T Spaeder Co Inc Owner/Board Member 83728 Independent Contractor false 1 12973 Cost X Supplies 24 16214 Cost 1 false true false Schedule M, Part I Explanations of reporting method for number of contributions Food inventory - FMV of items donated Form 990, Part VI, Line 18 DISCLOSURE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing body A COPY OF THE FORM 990 WAS PROVIDED TO THE BOARD FOR THEIR REVIEW PRIOR TO FILING THE RETURN. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Conflict of interest policy TO ENSURE THE YMCA OPERATES IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH CHARITABLE PURPOSES AND DOES NOT ENGAGE IN ACTIVITIES THAT COULD JEOPARDIZE ITS TAX-EXEMPT STATUS THE FOLLOWING STEPS ARE TAKEN. EACH SIGNIFICANT PERSON IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE AN ANNUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE AS PREPARED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE. THE QUESTIONNAIRES ARE THEN REVIEWED BY THE CEO AND BOARD CHAIRMAN. POTENTIAL CONFLICTS ARE THEN SHARED WITH THE CFO AND FINANCE COMMITEE. MAJOR VENDORS ARE ASKED TO DISCLOSE ANY PERSONAL, FINANCIAL, OR OTHER RELATIONSHIP THAT THE VENDOR HAS WITH ANY OF THE ORGANIZATION'S DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, OR VOLUNTEERS. THE CFO PERIODICALLY REVIEWS TRANSACTIONS INVOLVING ANY SIGNIFICANT EXPENDITURES OF ORGANIZATIONAL FUNDS TO ENSURE ALL RENUMERATION PAID CONTINUES TO BE REASONABLE. IF A POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS IDENTIFIED IT IS THEN PROCESSED ACCORDING TO THE CONFLICT OF INTERST POLICY. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a Process to establish compensation of top management official THE NATIONAL YMCA HIRES AN OUTSIDE CONSULTANT TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND PROFESSIONAL STAFF INCREASES. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD REVIEWS THE RECOMMENDATIONS MADE BY THE OUTSIDE CONSULTANT AND PROVIDES FINAL APPROVAL. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b Process to establish compensation of other employees All positions Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REUQEST. Form 990, Part VIII, Line 2f Other Program Service Revenue Other Program Revenue - Total Revenue: 782820, Related or Exempt Function Revenue: 782820, 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: ; Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 Other changes in net assets or fund balances Interest Rate Swap Agreement Change in Liability - -50217; Total - -50217; Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c OVERSIGHT PROCESS THE FINANCE COMMITTEE ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY FOR OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT OF ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SELECTION OF AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT. THIS PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED.