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YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN AND WOMEN'S COMMUNITY CENTER OF ROME N

ROME, NY · EIN 237045379 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE P27Z · Human Services · Medium ($1M-$10M) · ymcatrivalley.org
revenue
$1.2M
expenses
$4.5M
net assets
$5.9M
employees
278
volunteers
20
program ratio
95%
mission · from form 990

THE YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN AND WOMEN'S COMMUNITY CENTER OF ROME, NY INC.'S EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO PUT CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND, AND BODY FOR ALL.

profile · synthesized from sources

Community center in Rome, NY offering programs that promote health, fitness, and youth development grounded in Christian principles. Serves individuals and families through memberships, childcare, and financial assistance programs. Operates facilities in Rome, Oneida, and Whitesboro, focusing on building healthy spirit, mind, and body for all regardless of income or background.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $647K
    HEALTHY LIVING: THE Y IS COMMITTED TO IMPROVING AMERICAS HEALTH AND WELL-BEING, COMMUNITY BY COMMUNITY. WE BRING FAMILIES CLOSER TOGETHER, ENCOURAGE GOOD HEALTH AND FOSTER CONNECTIONS THROUGH FITNESS, SPORTS, FUN AND SHARED INTERESTS. AS A RESULT, MANY PEOPLE IN OUR COMMUNITIES 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 CHRONIC DISEASE AND OBESITY, FAMILIES WRESTLE 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 2018 WE PROVIDED OVER 400,000 IN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO PEOPLE WHO OTHERWISE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ABLE TO AFFORD TO PARTICIPATE.
  2. #2 $1.65M
    SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: THE YMCA BELIEVES IN GIVING BACK AND SUPPORTING OUR NEIGHBORS. WE HAVE BEEN LISTENING AND RESPONDING TO OUR COMMUNITYS MOST CRITICAL SOCIAL NEEDS FOR MORE THAN 100 YEARS. Y PROGRAMS, SUCH AS YOUTH AND TEEN NIGHTS, CHILDHOOD OBESITY PROGRAM, SILVER SNEAKERS, AND STEP PROGRAMS ARE EXAMPLES OF HOW WE DELIVER TRAINING, RESOURCES AND SUPPORT THAT EMPOWER OUR NEIGHBORS TO EFFECT CHANGE, BRIDGE GAPS AND OVERCOME OBSTACLES. IN 2018, WE ENGAGED YMCA MEMBERS, PARTICIPANTS, AND VOLUNTEERS IN ACTIVITIES THAT STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITY AND PAVE THE WAY FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS TO THRIVE.
named programs · 7 · from sources

What they call their work

Changing Lives Financial Assistance Program
Need-based assistance providing 10-40% off membership and childcare for qualifying families
Childhood Obesity Program
Initiative focused on addressing childhood obesity through education and physical activity
Silver Sneakers
Fitness program for older adults promoting health and mobility
Swimming Lessons
Program teaching water safety and swimming skills to children, aiming to reduce drowning risks
YCare Before and After School
Childcare program serving children before and after school in Rome, Oneida, and Whitesboro
YCare Summer Day Camp
Summer childcare and enrichment program for children, with partial subsidies available
Youth and Teen Nights
Program providing social and developmental activities for youth and teens
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Community Wellness Movement Classes 1 activity
    • Fitness, sports, and wellness programs for all ages
      Offers fitness, sports, and shared-interest programs to improve health and well-being, including youth and teen nights, childhood obesity initiatives, Silver Sneakers, and STEP programs for community members of all ages.
  • Summer Camp Access Scholarships 1 activity
    • Need-based financial assistance for program access
      Provides financial assistance to low-income individuals and families, offering subsidies ranging from 10% to 40% off membership and childcare fees in Oneida, Rome, and Whitesboro; awarded over $100,000 in 2024 and more than $400,000 annually, supporting access to child care, membership, fitness, and other YMCA programs.
  • Competitive and Learn-to-Swim Programs 1 activity
    • Swimming and water safety instruction
      Offers annual swimming lessons to 525 children with a focus on water safety skills to prevent drowning.
  • Before and After School Childcare 1 activity
    • Youth care and enrichment programs
      Provides daily before and after school care, summer day camp, and vacation week programming for 300 children, promoting social development and safe supervision.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.16M
Contributions & grants$3.74M324%
Program service revenue$809K70%
Investment income$130K11%
Other revenue$-3.52M
expenses
Total expenses$4.48M
Program expenses95%
Admin / overhead4%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$3.06M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$7.34M
Cash$1.73M
Investments$1.59M
Liabilities$1.43M
Net assets$5.91M
Liquid reserves8.9 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -85.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
HENRY J LEO CEO 40 $149K
board members · 13
  • ALLISON GUGNACKI — DIRECTOR
  • ANNA HOOD — DIRECTOR
  • BRETT FINDLAY — DIRECTOR
  • DANIEL EDDY — SECRETARY
  • DEAN SHLOTZHAUER — PRESIDENT
  • JASON LEWIN — DIRECTOR
  • LAURA LEWIN — DIRECTOR
  • LESLIE TAYLOR — DIRECTOR
  • MICHAEL DEBOTTIS — DIRECTOR
  • RICHARD GALLAGHER — DIRECTOR
  • RICHARD KRISTAN — DIRECTOR
  • ROBERT GROUP — DIRECTOR
  • TODD MARSHALL — DIRECTOR
relationships · 3

Who they work with

  • County Government — Provides subsidies for children participating in YCare programs.
  • New York State Department of Social Services Government — Requires applicants to obtain a denial letter from DSS before applying for YMCA financial assistance for childcare.
  • YMCA Network — Part of the YMCA network, aligning with its national mission and program models.
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Faith-Based Holistic Development
    methodology: faith_based_holistic_development
    By integrating Christian principles into programming, the organization supports holistic well-being—engaging spirit, mind, and body—because spiritual formation is seen as foundational to personal and community transformation.
  • Inclusive Participation Model
    methodology: inclusive_access
    By intentionally designing programs to be accessible to people of all faiths, backgrounds, abilities, and income levels, the organization fosters broader community engagement because inclusivity strengthens trust and program relevance across diverse populations.
  • Sliding-Scale Access Model
    methodology: sliding_scale_access
    By offering need-based financial assistance and leveraging public subsidies, the organization increases access to youth and community programs for low-income families, because reducing financial barriers directly expands participation and engagement.