irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $195KOUR 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 CAMP CHEPONTUC, SWIM TEAMS, GYMNASTICS TEAMS, LEADERS' CLUB, AND YOUTH & GOVERNMENT, OFFER A RANGE OF EXPERIENCES THAT ENRICH COGNITIVE, SOCIAL, PHYSICAL, AND EMOTIONAL GROWTH. WE OFFER DIRECT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE THAT MAKES PARTICIPATION POSSIBLE FOR THE YOUNG PEOPLE WE ENGAGE. OUR SCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE PROGRAM HELPED YOUTH PARTICIPATE IN ONGOING YOUTH PROGRAMS, AND CHILDREN HAVE AN ENRICHING SUMMER CAMP EXPERIENCE. OUR YOUTH & GOVERNMENT PROGRAM IS A COLLABORATION WITH THE QUEENSBURY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT AND PROVIDES TEENS WITH AWARENESS OF POLITICAL ISSUES AND PROCEDURES AS WELL AS DEVELOPING LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS. THIS CLUB MEETS REGULARLY TO RESEARCH AND DEVELOP THEIR OWN BILLS OR COURT CASES IN PREPARATION FOR A STATE CONFERENCE IN ALBANY, NY. THROUGH A COLLABORATION WITH GLENS FALLS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT WE IMPLEMENTED A NO MORE LEARNING GAP PROGRAM WHICH FOCUSED ON THE READING COMPREHENSION LOSS THAT TAKES PLACE EACH SUMMER THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY AND OUR DISTRICT. SOME STUDENTS MAINTAINED THEIR READING LEVEL AND MORE THAN HALF INCREASED THEIR READING LEVEL BY ONE BOOK LEVEL OR MORE.
- #2 $152KOUR 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 130 YEARS. Y PROGRAMS, SUCH AS PARENTING, MILITARY FAMILY MEMBERSHIPS, SPLASH WEEK, AND THE VILLAGE GREEN PROGRAMS, ARE EXAMPLES OF HOW WE DELIVER TRAINING, RESOURCES, AND SUPPORT THAT EMPOWER OUR NEIGHBORS TO EFFECT CHANGE, BRIDGE GAPS, AND OVERCOME OBSTACLES. 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
Camp Chepontuc
Summer camp program offering enriching experiences for children, supported by scholarship assistance
Military Family Memberships
Special membership offerings and support for military families
No More Learning Gap Program
Summer literacy initiative in partnership with Glens Falls City School District to prevent reading comprehension loss
Parenting Programs
Workshops and resources for parents and caregivers
Splash Week
Community engagement program providing resources and support to neighbors
Village Green Programs
Community initiatives aimed at empowering neighbors and strengthening local ties
Youth & Government
Leadership program in collaboration with Queensbury Unified School District where teens develop bills and court cases for a state conference in Albany, NY
activities · 14 groups
What they do
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Youth Safety and Protection Programs 1 activity
- Conducts safety screenings for membership eligibilityProhibits registered sex offenders from membership or participation and conducts regular internal and state database screenings using CRM systems to enforce this policy.
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Fitness Training and Group Exercise Programs 1 activity
- Delivers group fitness and wellness programsProvides a range of group fitness offerings including weight management support, personal training, free orientations, and classes such as Pilates, Zumba Gold, Chair Yoga, Silver Sneakers, Aqua Surge, and strength training for women, tailored to diverse age groups and abilities.
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Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
- Engages community members and volunteersEngages over 9,200 members, participants, and volunteers annually in community-strengthening activities across the Glens Falls and Adirondack regions.
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Organized Running and Triathlon Events 1 activity
- Hosts open water swim eventsOrganizes and hosts the Loon Lake "Into the Woods" Open Water Swim event at Loon Lake, providing a structured outdoor aquatic activity for participants.
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Endowment and Gift Fund Management 1 activity
- Manages endowment for financial assistanceManages a $1.7 million endowment dedicated to funding financial assistance and scholarships for local children, families, and individuals in need.
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Competitive & Instructional Gymnastics Programs 1 activity
- Offers adaptive gymnastics for children with diverse abilitiesProvides an adaptive gymnastics and tumbling program for children ages 3–7 with diverse abilities, including weekly private classes on Sundays, focusing on gross motor skill development through modified activities.
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Community Fitness and Aquatics Programming 1 activity
- Offers membership programs for youth development and wellnessProvides comprehensive membership programs focused on nurturing youth potential, improving health and well-being, and promoting community engagement through access to facilities and services.
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Recreational Game Programming 1 activity
- Operates adult recreational sports leaguesRuns a men's NBA-style pick-up basketball league for players of varied skill levels and offers pickleball programming including open play and tiered leagues (beginner/intermediate and advanced) on multiple days each week.
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Operates licensed child watch programRuns a NYS OCFS-licensed child watch program for children in kindergarten through 5th grade, offering a safe environment for social play, learning, and growth during out-of-school hours.
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Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
- Operates regional program centers and campsRuns the Adirondack Center in Brant Lake, offering summer literacy for early elementary students, after-school academic and character development for middle schoolers, and community space for families and seniors; also operates Camp Chepontuc Day Camp serving over 700 campers annually.
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Summer Camp Access Scholarships 1 activity
- Provides scholarship assistance for program accessOffers financial scholarships to individuals and families to ensure participation in YMCA membership and program activities, with over $368,000 provided annually; supported 316 youth in ongoing programs and 102 children in summer camp in one reported year.
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Competitive and Learn-to-Swim Programs 1 activity
- Provides swim instruction and aquatic programmingOffers swim lessons, hosts the Gators swim team, and provides lap swim and family swim sessions at its pool facility to promote water safety and fitness.
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Cancer Peer Support & Wellness Programs 1 activity
- Supports cancer survivors with wellness accessOffers a three-month discounted Family Membership to adult cancer survivors referred from the C.R. Wood Cancer Center of Glens Falls Hospital, enabling recovery-focused participation in wellness programs.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Implements academic support programsOperated the No More Learning Gap program in partnership with Glens Falls City School District, serving 14 children with measurable improvements in reading levels (more than half advancing by at least one book level).
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$889K
Contributions & grants$30K3%
Program service revenue$813K92%
Investment income$20K2%
Other revenue$25K
expenses
Total expenses$671K
Program expenses76%
Admin / overhead18%
Fundraising6%
Salaries & benefits$362K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$0
Cash$760K
Investments$2.62M
Liabilities$1.15M
Net assets$0
Liquid reserves60.5 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -74.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 12
- Andrew Parsons — Director
- Brandon Himoff — Director
- Brian Corcoran — President
- John Holland — Director
- Kara Lais — Director
- Michael Brodt — Treasurer
- Michelle Rice — Director
- Paul Bricoccoli — Director
- Paul Wersten — Secretary
- Rebecca Wood — Director
- Rich Weihing — Director
- Stefanie Bitter — Director
relationships · 11
Who they work with
- Annual Campaign Funder — Funds the YMCA Financial Assistance Program through donations.
- C.R. Wood Cancer Center of the Glens Falls Hospital Partner — Refers adult cancer survivors to the YMCA's Forever Strong program for recovery-focused wellness support.
- Glens Falls City School District Partner — Collaborates on the No More Learning Gap program to address summer reading comprehension loss among students.
- Himoff family Partner — Donated a building in Brant Lake to the YMCA for use as the Adirondack Center.
- Juanita Combs Partner — Staff contact for adaptive gymnastics program.
- Legacy Club Coalition — Group of individuals who have made planned gifts to the YMCA endowment to support future financial assistance and scholarship programs.
- Queensbury Unified School District Partner — Collaborates on the Youth & Government program to develop teens' leadership, communication, and civic engagement skills.
- Renew Active Partner — Partner organization enabling insurance-based access to YMCA fitness locker room memberships
- Silver Sneakers Partner — Partner organization enabling insurance-based access to YMCA fitness locker room memberships
- Silver Sneakers Partner — Partners with Silver Sneakers to offer branded fitness classes using their curriculum and equipment for older adults.
- Tyler Reese Partner — Program Director involved in delivering adaptive programming.
strategies · 4
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.
- Client-Centered Adaptive Programmingmethodology: individualized_adaptationBy adapting activities to individual physical, cognitive, and functional needs—through peer mentorship, low-impact design, and equipment modification—the YMCA increases inclusion, safety, and sustained participation among diverse populations, because personalized support lowers barriers to engagement.
- Financial Accessibility as Sustainability Strategymethodology: sliding_fee_scaleBy using a sliding fee scale informed by household income and an endowment model that spends only investment returns, the YMCA ensures long-term access to programs and financial stability, because decoupling service access from immediate payment capacity increases equity and program durability.
- Therapeutic Recreation for Clinical Populationsmethodology: cancer-recovery_wellness_integrationBy integrating structured physical activity into recovery pathways for clinical groups such as cancer survivors, the YMCA combats deconditioning and fatigue, because medically-aligned wellness programming improves health outcomes beyond traditional exercise models.
- Values-Integrated Youth and Community Developmentmethodology: values_integrated_programmingBy embedding core values—caring, honesty, respect, responsibility—and Christian principles into programming, the YMCA fosters youth development and holistic growth, because character formation strengthens personal behaviors, relationships, and community resilience.