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YMCA OF CENTRAL AND NORTHERN WESTCHESTER NY INC
WHITE PLAINS, NY · EIN 131740518 · Form 990 · FY2025 · Large ($10M-$50M) · ymca-cnw.org
revenue
$12.3M
expenses
$12.8M
net assets
$9.7M
employees
535
volunteers
212
program ratio
96%
mission · from form 990

THE YMCA STRENGTHEN'S THE COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING QUALITY PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, HEALTHY LIVING, AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY. WE ARE A Y WITHOUT WALLS MODEL. AS A COMMUNITY BASED SERVICE PROVIDER, WE REMAIN FLEXIBLE - DELIVERING AFFORDABLE, HIGH-QUALITY PROGRAMS WHEREVER THEY ARE NEEDED MOST. WELCOMING ALL PEOPLE REGARDLESS OF AGE, RACE, RELIGION OR ECONOMIC STATUS, THE YMCA-CNW STRIVES TO ENRICH EACH AND EVERY LIFE THROUGH A UNIQUE, DYNAMIC COMBINATION OF PROGRAMS THAT STRENGTHENS SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY. THE YMCA-CNW ASPIRES TO BE THE PREMIER COMMUNITY RESOURCE FOR ALL AGES THROUGH MEANINGFUL PARTNERSHIPS AND RELEVANT AND ACCESSIBLE SERVICES. THE ORGANIZATION SERVES APPROXIMATELY 1500 FAMILIES EACH YEAR. THE YMCA OF CENTRAL AND NORTHERN WESTCHESTER HAS BEEN MEETING THE NEEDS OF OUR COMMUNITIES' CHILDREN AND FAMILIES FOR OVER 120 YEARS.

profile · synthesized from sources

The YMCA of Central and Northern Westchester is a community-based service provider delivering early childhood education, after-school care, and summer camp programs across Westchester and Putnam Counties, NY. Operating without a central facility, it partners with school districts to offer Universal Pre-Kindergarten and wraparound childcare services. The organization emphasizes youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility, serving approximately 1,500 families annually.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2025

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $842K
    HEALTHY LIVING - OUR UNWAVERING COMMITMENT TO RESPONDING TO THE NEEDS OF OUR REGION REMAINED STRONG IN 2025. OUR TEAM CONTINUED TO GROW AS LEADERS IN YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY IMPACT. WE ARE PROUD TO OFFER A VARIETY OF CHILDCARE AND EDUCATION SOLUTIONS THAT GIVE FAMILIES PEACE OF MIND EVERY DAY. CAMP COMBE RAN A SUCCESSFUL 9-WEEK OUTDOOR ADVENTURE PROGRAM IN PUTNAM VALLEY, NY, MAKING A MEANINGFUL IMPACT ON CHILDREN. IMMERSED IN NATURE, THEY EXPERIENCED EXPLORATION, FORMED LASTING FRIENDSHIPS, AND DEVELOPED LIFE SKILLS, CHARACTER, AND A STRONG SENSE OF BELONGING. OUR NORTHERN WESTCHESTER EARLY LEARNING CENTER, LOCATED IN PURDYS, NY, SERVED FAMILIES BY OFFERING A CONSISTENT, SAFE, AND ENRICHING EXPERIENCE FOR YOUNG CHILDREN. THROUGH PLAY-BASED LEARNING, INTERACTIVE PROGRAMMING, AND A FOCUS ON FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS, CHILDREN DEVELOPED COGNITIVE ABILITIES, LANGUAGE, CREATIVITY, AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL COMPETENCIES. IN WHITE PLAINS, OUR BEAUTIFUL EARLY LEARNING CENTER AT 148 HAMILTON AVENUE CONTINUES TO THRIVE WITH STRONG ENROLLMENT AND A ROBUST WAITING LIST. THANKS TO THE PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF OUR FORMER BUILDING, WE NOW OFFER A STATE-OF-THE-ART LEARNING ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN AGES SIX WEEKS TO FOUR YEARS. OUR LONGSTANDING UPK PARTNERSHIP WITH THE WHITE PLAINS SCHOOL DISTRICT CONTINUES TO FLOURISH, ALONG WITH OUR EXPANDED UPK PROGRAMMING THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH THE SOMERS, NORTH SALEM, VALHALLA, PLEASANTVILLE, MOUNT PLEASANT, YORKTOWN, LAKELAND, MAHOPAC, AND ELMSFORD SCHOOL DISTRICTS. TO ACCOMODATE THIS GROWTH, WE ADDED TWO NEW PROGRAM SITES IN VALHALLA AND HAWTHORNE, WHICH HAVE HELPED US BETTER SERVE FAMILIES AND MEET THE INCREASING DEMAND FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION. OUR AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS REMAIN VITAL RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES, SERVING CHILDREN IN SOMERS, MAHOPAC, NORTH SALEM, EASTCHESTER, ELMSFORD, AND EDGEMONT. WE HAVE ALSO EXTENDED OUR AFTER-SCHOOL OFFERINGS TO PROVIDE WRAPAROUND CARE FOR CHILDREN ENROLLED IN OUR UPK PROGRAMS - ENSURING CONTINUITY OF CARE AND A SEAMLESS EXPERIENCE FOR FAMILIES. THESE PROGRAMS SUPPORT SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT, PROVIDE CHILDREN WITH A SENSE OF BELONGING, AND FOSTER POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS WITH PEERS AND CARING ADULTS. THORUGH THESE TRANSFORMATIVE EXPERIENCES, THE YMCA PLAYS A PIVOTAL ROLE IN SHAPING THE NEXT GENERATION. OUR TEEN LEADERS PROGRAM EMPOWERS YOUTH TO BUILD LEADERSHIP SKILLS, CONFIDENCE, AND A SENSE OF RESPONSIBILITY. IN ADDITION, OUR YOUTH AND GOVERNMENT PROGRAM OFFERS YOUNG PEOPLE AN IMMERSIVE INTRODUCTION TO CIVIC EDUCATION AND PUBLIC POLICY - DEVELOPING INFORMED, ENGAGED CITIZENS READY TO LEAD.
  2. #2 $0
    SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY - WITH OUR DOORS OPEN TO ALL, WE WORK DAILY TO CONNECT PEOPLE FROM ALL BACKGROUNDS AND SUPPORT THOSE WHO NEED US MOST. DURING 2025 VOLUNTEERS SERVED IN VARIOUS CAPACITIES, INCLUDING BOARD AND COMMITTEE SERVICE, FACILITY VOLUNTEERS, FUNDRAISER / EVENT HELPERS, AND SERVICE PROJECT PARTICIPANTS. BY ACTIVELY PARTICIPATING IN THE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ENDEAVORS, INDIVDUALS AT THE YMCA BECOME AGENTS OF CHANGE, WORKING TOWARDS AND CREATING A MORE INCLUSIVE, EQUITABLE, AND SENIORS, TEENS AND YOUTH, STRENGTHEN OUR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY PROMOTION MISSION.
named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

After-School Program
Provides before- and after-school care for school-aged children in multiple communities, including wraparound services for UPK families.
Camp Combe
9-week outdoor summer camp in Putnam Valley, NY, offering nature immersion, exploration, and character development for children.
Early Learning Center
Childcare and early education for children ages 6 weeks to 4 years, with locations in White Plains and Purdys, NY, offering play-based learning and foundational skill development.
Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK)
State-approved pre-kindergarten program for 4–5-year-olds, delivered in partnership with multiple school districts, focusing on developmental readiness, play-based learning, and family engagement.
activities · 9 groups

What they do

  • Summer Day Camp Programs 2 activities
    • Additional Summer and Vacation Programs
      Offers summer adventures and vacation day programs during school holidays featuring STEM activities, arts and crafts, sports, outdoor exploration, and peer relationship building at locations in Yorktown, Valhalla, and White Plains.
    • Summer Day Camp at YMCA Camp Combe
      Operates a 9-week outdoor adventure day camp at a 100-acre facility in Putnam Valley for children ages 4 to 14, offering swimming, hiking, ziplining, archery, and nature-based experiences to build confidence and social skills. Served a large number of new campers in 2023.
  • Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 2 activities
    • Early Childhood Education and Care
      Provides state-licensed early learning programs for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years, including full-day, half-day, and extended-day options, with play-based learning supporting cognitive, language, and social-emotional development. Operates centers in Purdys, White Plains (including a state-of-the-art facility opened in 2020), and expanded sites in Valhalla and Hawthorne.
    • Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) Program
      Operates a state-approved and licensed UPK program for children ages 4–5 in partnership with multiple school districts, including White Plains, Somers, North Salem, Valhalla, and others. Includes certified teachers and aides and aligns with school district schedules, including closures and early dismissals.
  • Before and After School Childcare 1 activity
    • Before and After-School Care
      Offers School Age Care programs for children in grades K–8, providing wraparound care that extends beyond the school day. Programs operate in multiple locations including Somers, Mahopac, North Salem, Eastchester, Elmsford, Edgemont, and Yorktown, and include homework help and enrichment activities.
  • Youth Development Programs 1 activity
    • Community-Based Programming Delivery
      Delivers programs in schools and community spaces across Westchester and Putnam Counties using a "Y Without Walls" model without a physical gym, pool, residence, or fitness classes.
  • Subsidized Child Care Services 1 activity
    • Drop-In and Half-Day Child Care Services
      Offers child care on scheduled school half-days starting at dismissal for registered participants at no cost, and drop-in care for unregistered children when space is available for a $50 fee.
  • Financial Aid and Scholarship Access Programs 1 activity
    • Scholarship Funding for Access to Programs
      Provides ongoing financial contributions to the YMCA’s scholarship fund to increase access to camp and other YMCA programs for children regardless of financial circumstances.
  • Competitive and Learn-to-Swim Programs 1 activity
    • Swim Instruction and Water Safety
      Provides swim lessons to children ages 4 to 8, including free swim lessons focused on water safety and skill development, as part of youth programming.
  • Youth Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
    • Youth Leadership and Teen Development Programs
      Runs teen leadership initiatives including the Teen Leaders Club, Youth & Government, and Counselor in Training (CIT)/Junior Counselor (JC) programs that provide work development experience, team-building, and leadership training for adolescents during summer camp and throughout the year.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Funding Support for Youth Programs via Grants Received
      Funds youth programs such as Youth and Government through grants received, including a $25,000 award from Con Edison and a $2,000 grant from the Buffalo Wild Wings Foundation.
financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$12.27M
Contributions & grants$851K7%
Program service revenue$10.88M89%
Investment income$393K3%
Other revenue$147K
expenses
Total expenses$12.78M
Program expenses96%
Admin / overhead3%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$9.50M
Grants paid out$238K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$15.07M
Cash$537K
Investments$6.57M
Liabilities$5.36M
Net assets$9.72M
Liquid reserves6.7 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +8.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

paid leadership · 4
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
CYNTHIA DELFINO President & CEO 40 $327K
BONNIE FOGARTY Executive Dir. 40 $216K
KAYLA HENDRICKSON DIR - SCHOOL AGE 0 $138K
MARGARITA PINEIRO DIR. - EARLY CHILD 0 $131K
board members · 18
  • ALANA SWEENY — Trustee
  • ANDREW MORZELLO — Trustee
  • CHARLES GOLDBERGER — Trustee
  • CHRISTINA DIBELLA — Trustee
  • EDIE MAGNUS — Trustee
  • HARRY SINGH — Treasurer
  • HILLARY MILLMAN — Secretary
  • JOSE TAVARES — Trustee
  • KATHERINE COPPINGER — Trustee
  • MARIA TRUSA — Trustee
  • MARIJO MURPHY — Trustee
  • MARK IANNUCCI — Chairman
  • MATTHEW PARISI — Trustee
  • PATRICK LYNCH — Trustee
  • PETER PALMA — Vice President
  • RACHEL ECKHAUS — President
  • SUSAN ROSS — Trustee
  • WILEY HARRISON — Trustee
relationships · 29

Who they work with

  • Ardsley Country Club Partner — Host venue for the YMCA of CNW's 41st Annual Golf Outing.
  • Arux Software, Inc. Partner — Partnered to host a national conversation on afterschool programming featuring YMCA staff.
  • Break a Difference Partner — Community partner supporting programming for young people through service initiatives.
  • Buffalo Wild Wings Foundation Partner — Provided a $2,000 grant to support youth programs.
  • COMBE Partner — Annual corporate partner that supports facility preparation at YMCA Camp Combe through employee volunteer days.
  • COMBE Partner — Corporate partner that organizes annual employee volunteer days at YMCA Camp Combe and provides financial contributions to the YMCA’s scholarship fund.
  • Caitlynn Pia Partner — Contact person for Vacation Day Program inquiries
  • Con Edison Funder — Provided a $25,000 grant to support the Youth and Government program.
  • Elmsford School District Partner — Partner in expanded Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) programming.
  • Givebutter Partner — Processes online credit card donations and donor-advised fund contributions for the YMCA.
  • Grady Health System Partner — Integrated food prescriptions into primary care
  • JPMorgan Chase Partner — Community partner supporting programming for young people through service initiatives.
  • Lakeland School District Partner — Partner in expanded Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) programming.
  • Local School District Partner — Coordinates Early Learning Center closures and openings with local school district schedules.
  • Mahopac School District Partner — Partner in expanded Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) programming.
  • Mount Pleasant School District Partner — Partner in expanded Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) programming.
  • NY State OCFS Government — State agency that licenses the YMCA's Early Learning Centers.
  • New York State Department of Education Government — Approves the YMCA's Universal Pre-Kindergarten program in collaboration with school districts.
  • New York State Office of Children & Family Services Government — Licenses the YMCA's Universal Pre-Kindergarten program.
  • News Channel 12 Partner — Partner organization used to communicate program closures due to weather or emergencies.
  • North Salem School District Partner — Partner in expanded Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) programming.
  • Pleasantville School District Partner — Partner in expanded Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) programming.
  • Somers School District Partner — Partner in expanded Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) programming.
  • Valhalla School District Partner — Partner in expanded Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) programming.
  • Virginia Ferrara Partner — Contact person for Vacation Day Program inquiries
  • White Plains School District Partner — Longstanding partnership to provide Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) programming.
  • YMCA of Central and Northern Westchester NY Inc Network — Member of the national YMCA network
  • Yorktown School District Partner — Partner in expanded Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) programming.
  • westchesterclosings Partner — Facebook-based partner used to disseminate information about school and YMCA program closures.
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.

  • Child-Centered, Individualized Learning
    methodology: child_centered_learning
    By using small class sizes, high adult-to-child ratios, and play-based, project-driven activities, the organization supports individualized learning and cultural sensitivity, because personalized attention and child-led exploration foster deeper cognitive, language, and social-emotional development.
  • Holistic "Build the Whole Person" Model
    methodology: build_the_whole_person
    By integrating personal, social, and emotional development into teen programming, the organization fosters comprehensive youth growth, because addressing multiple dimensions of development concurrently leads to more resilient and capable individuals.
  • Values-Based Youth Development
    methodology: values_based_youth_development
    By embedding core values—Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility—into staff modeling and program interactions, the organization supports social-emotional growth and confidence building in youth, because consistent value reinforcement shapes positive behavior and identity development.
  • Y Without Walls Model
    methodology: Y_without_walls
    By delivering programs directly in schools and community spaces without reliance on a traditional physical facility, the organization increases accessibility and ensures services reach communities where they are most needed, because proximity and integration reduce barriers to participation.