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YMCA OF PLATTSBURGH INC
Plattsburgh, NY · EIN 141340011 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE O50 · Youth Development · Medium ($1M-$10M) · plattsburghymca.org
revenue
$4.4M
expenses
$3.8M
net assets
$5.4M
employees
224
volunteers
125
program ratio
75%
mission · from form 990

THE YMCA OF PLATTSBURGH IS A CHARITABLE, COMMUNITY SERVICE ORGANIZATION THAT INCLUDES MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN OF ALL AGES, ABILITIES, INCOMES, RACES AND RELIGIONS. WE ARE DEDICATED TO BUILDING STRONG KIDS, STRONG FAMILIES, AND STRONG COMMUNITIES BY PUTTING PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE HEALTHY LIFESTYLES, STRONG VALUES, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNITY INTERACTION, AND INTERNATIONAL UNDERSTANDING. ALL PERSONS ARE WELCOME AT OUR YMCA, REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY. OUR YMCA IS FOUNDED AND LED BY VOLUNTEERS FROM OUR COMMUNITY; VOLUNTEERS ALSO SERVE AS MENTORS, COACHES, PROGRAM LEADERS, INSTRUCTORS AND MORE.

profile · synthesized from sources

The YMCA of Plattsburgh is a community-based nonprofit organization serving Clinton, Franklin, and Essex Counties in New York. It provides youth development, fitness, and aquatic programs for individuals of all ages, with a focus on inclusivity and accessibility regardless of financial means. The organization operates direct programs in sports, swim instruction, and personal training, supported by membership fees, donor contributions, and public funding initiatives.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $829K
    SENIOR FITNESS & YOUTH SPORTS: OUR SENIOR FITNESS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF ACTIVE OLDER ADULTS OVER 60 OF AGE WHO LIKE TO PARTICIPATE IN GROUP EXERCISES. OUR SERVICES ARE OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY AND ARE FREE TO YMCA MEMBERS WITH A DONATION REQUESTED FOR NON EMBERS. THE YMCA PROVIDES A VARIETY OF AFFORDABLE YOUTH SPORT PROGRAMS FOR BOYS AND GIRLS STARTING AT THE AGE OF FOUR AND WORKING THROUGH FOURTH GRADE. THE EMPHASIS OF THE PROGRAM IS TO PROVIDE A PROPERLY SUPERVISED, HEALTHY AND FUN EXPERIENCE FOR PARTICIPANTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE FOUR CORE VALUES OF THE YMCA OF CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, AND RESPONSIBILITY ARE STRESSED IN THE PROGRAM WHERE WE WORK ON SKILL DEVELOPMENT, FAIR PLAY, TEAMWORK AND COOPERATION. YMCA YOUTH PROGRAMS EMPHASIZE DEVELOPMENT OF SKILL, HEALTH/FITNESS, SAFETY, COOPERATION, SELF-ESTEEM AND RESPECT FOR OTHERS.
  2. #2 $590K
    MEMBERSHIP: THE YMCA IS ESSENTIALLY A MEMBERSHIP ASSOCIATION OF MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN OF ALL AGES, ABILITIES, RACES AND RELIGIONS. IT IS DEDICATED TO BUILDING A HEALTHY BODY, MIND AND SPIRIT OF INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. IT PUTS CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE GOOD HEALTH, STRONG FAMILIES, YOUTH LEADERSHIP, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND INTERNATIONAL UNDERSTANDING.
named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

Adult Basketball League
Recreational basketball leagues for men and women aged 16+, featuring weekly games, playoffs, and championship events
Birthday Parties
Hosted birthday events including pool parties and sports parties with activities, party rooms, and YMCA-provided supplies
Personal Training
One-on-one and small group fitness training with certified trainers, focusing on strength, conditioning, mobility, and wellness goals
Safety Around Water (SAW)
Free six-session drowning prevention program for children aged 4–14 with limited swimming experience, teaching essential water safety skills
Swim Lessons
Group and private swim instruction for children and adults of all skill levels, including free lessons through the NYS SWIMS Initiative
Youth Sports
Seasonal leagues in basketball, indoor soccer, baseball, and fall soccer for children, emphasizing teamwork, sportsmanship, and skill development
activities · 9 groups

What they do

  • Fitness Training and Group Exercise Programs 2 activities
    • Deliver group and specialized fitness programs
      Provides more than 30 weekly group fitness classes, including aquatic fitness, group exercise, and active older adult fitness programs such as a senior fitness program for adults over 60. Also offers instructor-led classes tailored to diverse age groups and abilities.
    • Deliver personal training services
      Provides one-on-one and small group personal training sessions with certified trainers to support individuals in improving fitness and achieving personalized health and wellness goals.
  • Competitive and Learn-to-Swim Programs 2 activities
    • Provide lifeguard and scuba certification courses
      Offers a blended learning format for lifeguard certification courses requiring swim-tread-swim and water rescue sequences as pre-tests, and operates a scuba program with two 8–10 week courses annually since 1966, providing instruction, gear for pool sessions, and guidance on open water equipment.
    • Provide swim instruction and water safety programs
      Offers swim lessons and water safety programs for children and adults, including free instruction through the NY SWIMS Initiative and Safety Around Water classes that teach children how to respond to unintended water entry through six 30-minute sessions. Programs aim to build confidence, perseverance, and prevent drowning.
  • Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
    • Engage volunteers in program support
      Involve more than 150 volunteers annually in programs that support community learning, growth, and thriving.
  • Organized Running and Triathlon Events 1 activity
    • Host community events
      Organizes an annual Memorial Run/Walk 5K event to engage the community in physical activity and remembrance.
  • Play-Based Early Childhood Education 1 activity
    • Host youth and family engagement activities
      Offers free weekly guided play, music, and movement sessions for parents and children aged 18 to 24 months, held from June 1 to July 6, and hosts 2-hour birthday parties featuring activity area access and private party rooms, with a one-week free pass offered to all guests.
  • Youth Sports and Recreation Programs at Private Clubs 1 activity
    • Offer youth sports programs
      Provides affordable youth sports programs for children ages four through fourth grade, including multiple sports opportunities that emphasize supervision, health, fun, skill development, fair play, teamwork, and cooperation.
  • Youth Soccer Development Programs 1 activity
    • Operate adult sports leagues
      Runs a Men's Basketball League and a Women's Basketball League for individuals age 16 and older, with games held weekly over 10- to 12-week periods including playoffs and championships, and provides officiating staff for all games.
  • Before and After School Childcare 1 activity
    • Provide childcare and youth development services
      Offers childcare services for children from 6 weeks to 6th grade and operates summer camps at six locations, integrating core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility into programming to support youth development.
  • Summer Camp Access Scholarships 1 activity
    • Provide financial assistance for membership and programs
      Offers financial assistance based on income and demonstrated need, allocating over $190,000 annually—up to $227,000 in recent years—to ensure access to YMCA membership, childcare, summer camp, and programs for more than 1,500 families.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$4.43M
Contributions & grants$1.07M24%
Program service revenue$3.33M75%
Investment income$6K0%
Other revenue$15K
expenses
Total expenses$3.83M
Program expenses75%
Admin / overhead24%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$2.59M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$5.94M
Cash$1.53M
Investments$278K
Liabilities$550K
Net assets$5.39M
Liquid reserves5.7 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -27.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Justin Ihne Execcutive Director 40 $136K
board members · 13
  • Amy Collins — Director
  • Cheryl Kabeli — Director
  • Colleen Lezma — Director
  • Courtney DeLaura — Chair
  • Dr Lolita Kincade — Director
  • Graham Niles — Director
  • Holly Black — Director
  • Jim Abdallah — Director
  • Kim Manion — Past Chairperson
  • Molly Ryan — Vice Chairperson
  • Renee McFarlin — Director
  • Richelle Gregory — Secretary
  • Timothy Kononan — Director
relationships · 9

Who they work with

  • City of Plattsburgh Partner — Partners with the YMCA to fund youth sports registration for city residents.
  • Generous Donors Funder — Provides financial support that enables the YMCA to offer financial assistance to those in need.
  • Jeff LaBombard Partner — Director of the Scuba Program who manages enrollment and collects fees.
  • New York State Department of Health Government — Partner in delivering free swim lessons to children through the NY SWIMS Initiative.
  • Rick Almond-Goerlitz Partner — Aquatics Director responsible for managing lifeguard certification courses and pre-tests
  • Schluter Systems Partner — Sponsor of the Annual Golf Tournament.
  • United Way Network — References United Way’s A.L.I.C.E. report to contextualize local financial hardship and inform community needs.
  • YMCA Network — Plattsburgh YMCA participates in the national YMCA Safety Around Water initiative.
  • YMCA OF PLATTSBURGH INC Network — Local affiliate of the national YMCA movement, implementing shared mission and values in the Plattsburgh community.
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.

  • Character Development Through Structured Youth Activities
    methodology: character_development_through_sports
    By combining sports and aquatic education with intentional skill sequences and emphasis on teamwork, persistence, and sportsmanship, the YMCA promotes character development and self-efficacy in youth, because structured, supportive environments turn physical activities into vehicles for personal growth.
  • Community-Led Inclusive Membership Model
    methodology: community_led_inclusion
    By operating an inclusive, community-led model that welcomes all regardless of ability to pay and engages community volunteers in mentorship and leadership, the YMCA increases access and strengthens community cohesion, because shared ownership and lived experience enhance trust, participation, and social responsibility.
  • Parent-Child Engagement as Early Development Catalyst
    methodology: parent_child_engagement_model
    By using guided play, music, and movement to engage parents and children together, the YMCA supports healthy early childhood development, because shared positive interactions strengthen attachment, stimulate cognitive growth, and model lifelong wellness behaviors.
  • Values-Based Youth Development
    methodology: values-based_youth_development
    By integrating core values—caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility—into programming, the YMCA fosters youth development, ethical behavior, and teamwork, because internalizing these values strengthens character and social responsibility.