irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $458KHEALTHY LIVING - THE YMCA IS A LEADING VOICE ON HEALTH AND WELL-BEING. WE BRING FAMILIES CLOSER TOGETHER, ENCOURAGE GOOD HEALTH AND FOSTER CONNECTIONS THROUGH FITNESS, SPORTS, FUN AND SHARED INTERESTS. AS A RESULT, PEOPLE IN OUR COMMUNITY 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 AN OBESITY CRISIS, FAMILIES STRUGGLE WITH WORK/LIFE BALANCE, AND INDIVIDUALS SEARCH FOR PERSONAL FULFILLMENT.
- #2 $290KSOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY - OUR YMCA BELIEVES IN GIVING BACK AND SUPPORTING OUR NEIGHBORS. WE HAVE BEEN LISTENING AND RESPONDING TO OUR COMMUNITY'S MOST CRITICAL SOCIAL NEEDS. YMCA PROGRAMS SUCH AS THE RESIDENCE PROGRAM IS AN EXAMPLE OF HOW WE DELIVER TRAINING, RESOURCES AND SUPPORT THAT EMPOWER OUR NEIGHBORS TO EFFECT CHANGE, BRIDGE GAPS, AND OVERCOME OBSTACLES. WE ENGAGE YMCA MEMBERS, PARTICIPANTS, AND VOLUNTEERS IN ACTIVITIES THAT STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITY AND PAVE THE WAY FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS TO THRIVE.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
NY SWIMS Program
Free swim lessons for eligible children through a partnership with the New York State Department of Health and local school districts
Summer Day Camp
Weekly summer camp for children in grades K–8 featuring themed activities, swim instruction, sports, and arts; includes Counselors in Training (CIT) and Leaders in Training (LIT) programs for older youth
Swim Lessons
Structured aquatic programs including Swim Starters (infants to age 3), Swim Basics (all ages), and Swim Strokes (school-age to adults) focused on water safety and skill development
Water Fitness & Safety
Aquatic exercise classes such as Aqua Fit, Aqua Pilates, and water walking; also offers periodic lifeguarding and water safety training
Wellness Center
Facility offering fitness equipment, group exercise classes, personal training, and wellness coaching for members 13 and older
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Before and After School Childcare 1 activity
- Childcare and out-of-school-time programsProvides early learning and childcare services for infants through preschoolers, including developmentally sequenced programming by age group. Offers before- and after-school care for grades K–6 with transportation from local schools, homework help, meals, and recreational activities. Operates Snow Day, Half Days, and Special Days programs during school closures featuring games, crafts, gym time, and snacks.
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Member-Focused Fitness and Wellness Facilities 1 activity
- Facility access and membership servicesOffers paid memberships, day passes ($15 per visit), and seasonal summer memberships for college students ($75 flat rate). Provides reciprocal access to YMCAs nationwide, free child watch for members, and free orientation sessions for wellness center use.
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Financial Aid and Scholarship Access Programs 1 activity
- Financial assistance and scholarship programsProvides financial assistance and scholarships through the Open Door Program to ensure access to memberships, childcare, day camp, youth sports, and swim lessons regardless of financial hardship. In one year, provided $105,299 in aid to 1,757 individuals and families.
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Community Fitness and Aquatics Programming 1 activity
- Fitness, wellness, and aquatics programs for all agesOffers comprehensive fitness and wellness programming including group exercise classes (such as indoor cycling), personal training, fitness assessments, lap swimming, open swim, water fitness, swim lessons, and aqua fitness. Facilities include gymnasiums, wellness centers, and pools accessible to members of various age groups under supervised conditions.
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Youth Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
- Teen and youth leadership developmentProvides teen-focused programs that promote personal growth, leadership development, and community involvement. Includes structured service learning through the Leaders in Training (LIT) program for 9th graders and hands-on leadership experience via the Counselor in Training (CIT) program for 10th graders.
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Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
- Volunteer engagementEngages volunteers who contributed 500 hours of service to support operations and programming.
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Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
- Youth development and summer camp programmingOperates a summer day camp program for children in grades K–8 with structured weekly themes integrating fun, learning, and creativity. Includes daily swim lessons, sports, creative arts, STEAM activities, nutrition and cooking projects, and off-site field trips. Also offers Leaders in Training (LIT) for 9th graders and Counselor in Training (CIT) for 10th graders to build leadership and responsibility.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.51M
Contributions & grants$635K25%
Program service revenue$1.77M70%
Investment income$105K4%
Other revenue$943
expenses
Total expenses$2.84M
Program expenses55%
Admin / overhead45%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$1.65M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$8.24M
Cash$121K
Investments$1.47M
Liabilities$3.10M
Net assets$5.14M
Liquid reserves6.7 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +24.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 8
- ALYSSA ROGERS — DIRECTOR
- CHAD KORTZ — TREASURER
- DINO ORFAN — DIRECTOR
- GEOFF PECK — DIRECTOR
- KEITH BUCHANAN — DIRECTOR
- KIM SCOTT — DIRECTOR
- MICHELE KELLEY — VICE CHAIR
- SUSAN CHRISTIANO — CHAIR
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- Arterial Lanes Bowling Partner — Field trip destination for summer campers.
- Fulton County Youth Day Partner — Partner organization hosting a field trip destination for summer campers.
- Johnstown schools Partner — Partners with Johnstown schools to provide busing for before- and after-school care programs.
- Local school districts Partner — Distributes scholarships and coordinates enrollment for free swim lessons at the YMCA.
- Montgomery County Youth Day Partner — Partner organization hosting a field trip destination for summer campers.
- Movieplex Partner — Field trip destination for summer campers.
- NAEYC Network — Follows active learning strategies recommended by NAEYC in its early childhood programming.
- New York State Department of Health Partner — Partner in delivering free swim lessons through the NY SWIMS Initiative.
- YMCA Network — Member of the national YMCA network
- YMCA Network — Member of the national YMCA network, operating as the Fulton County branch.
- YMCA of the USA Network — Member of a national network of over 2,700 YMCAs across the United States
- YMCA of the USA Network — Participates in a national network of over 2,700 YMCAs across the United States.
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.
- Community Empowerment via Shared Engagement and Purposemethodology: community-empowermentBy connecting individuals with opportunities to improve health, support youth, and build relationships, the organization fosters personal purpose and community-level change, because individual participation generates collective empowerment.
- Holistic Well-Being Through Integrated Mind-Body-Spirit Developmentmethodology: holistic-wellnessBy offering programs that integrate physical, mental, and spiritual growth within a supportive community, the organization strengthens individual well-being and community cohesion, because sustainable health extends beyond fitness alone.
- Sliding-Scale Access for Equitable Participationmethodology: sliding_scale_accessBy using a sliding-scale financial assistance model, the organization ensures access to memberships and programs regardless of ability to pay, because economic barriers are a primary obstacle to community engagement and personal development.