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ROCKLAND COUNTY YMCA
NYACK, NY · EIN 131740513 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE P270 · Human Services · Medium ($1M-$10M) · rocklandymca.org
revenue
$5.7M
expenses
$5.4M
net assets
$4.2M
employees
272
volunteers
57
program ratio
81%
mission · from form 990

The Rockland County Young Mens Christian Association (the Organization) is a volunteer-driven association that welcomes all people to programs that enhance their health and well-being, strengthens their personal and family relationships and enriches their spirit, mind and body. The YMCA serves mostly families in Rockland County and receives approximately 73% of its revenue from program fees, school age care fees and dues.

profile · synthesized from sources

Community-based organization in Rockland County, NY, providing health, wellness, and youth development programs through the YMCA network. Offers fitness classes, swim lessons, summer camps, and social responsibility initiatives focused on families and children. Services are supported by program fees, memberships, and community partnerships, with financial aid available to ensure accessibility.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $756K
    Healthy Living: Building a Stronger, Healthier CommunityFrom teaching lifesaving swim skills to offering fitness and wellness programs for older adults, the YMCA ensures health and well-being are within reach for everyone.We delivered 480 water safety lessons and trained 110 new lifeguards, helping keep our community safe in and around water. Over 1,300 seniors stayed active and socially connected through our wellness programs and community engagement opportunities.We proudly supported a community Blood Drive that resulted in 86 donations, helping to save or improve the lives of 258 patients at local hospitals.We also served 4,748 members and 2,000 program participants, providing access to fitness, wellness, and chronic disease prevention programs that promote lifelong health and connection.
  2. #2 $67K
    Social Responsibility: Strengthening Rockland CountyOur YMCA is built on a foundation of volunteerism, community partnerships, and inclusive outreach.In 2024, we raised over $75,000 in financial aid and scholarships, ensuring that no one was turned away due to financial hardship. Through partnerships with local businesses, schools, and organizations, we expanded our reach and provided opportunities for all.Thanks to our collaboration with Subaru, we distributed 120 winter coats to children and families in need, ensuring they stayed warm during the colder months.We were proud to be the beneficiary of the Taste of Nyack Food Crawl, where local restaurants in Nyack came together in support of the YMCA. With 150 diners participating, this delicious and community-driven event helped raise awareness and vital funds for our youth and family programs.We continue to foster a welcoming, inclusive environment where everyone belongscelebrating diversity, uplifting underserved populations, and uniting people from all walks of life.Thanks to a generous donation from LG Electronics, preschoolers received teddy bears, spreading comfort and joy to our youngest learners and future leaders.The Rockland County YMCA is not just a place its a mission in action. Its children learning, families growing, and communities coming together. Thanks to your support, we continue to transform lives and build a stronger, healthier Rockland County.
named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Financial Assistance Program
Provides scholarships and subsidies for memberships and programs to low-income families, funded by donations and public support
Healthy Living Programs
Includes swim lessons, lifeguard training, fitness classes for adults and seniors, chronic disease prevention, and community blood drives
Kruckers Summer Day Camp
8-week summer day camp for children ages 5–15 offering sports, arts & crafts, swimming, nature walks, and themed weeks such as STEM, Superhero, and Olympics
North Rockland Community Partnership Program
Community outreach initiative offering after-school tutoring, parenting sessions, family recreation swim nights, and family strengthening activities in Haverstraw
Volleyball Summer Camp
Two-week intensive volleyball training for youth ages 11–17 focusing on fundamentals, technique, and skill development led by experienced coaches
activities · 11 groups

What they do

  • Summer Day Camp Programs 2 activities
    • Operate youth summer sports camps
      Offers summer basketball and volleyball camps for youth ages 9-17 focused on skill development, teamwork, and discipline, with instruction from professional and college-experienced coaches.
    • Run summer day camp for children
      Operates a summer day camp for children ages 5 to 16 with structured age-based cohorts, offering daily activities in arts, swimming, motor games, nature walks, and playground time, including lunch and snacks.
  • Healthcare Policy Advocacy 1 activity
    • Advocate for youth development and community health policies
      Participates in national advocacy efforts including YMCA National Advocacy Days, traveling to Washington, DC to meet with members of Congress and advocate for policies supporting youth development, community health, and nonprofit programs.
  • After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
    • Deliver youth enrichment and after-school programs
      Operates before and after school care, youth enrichment activities, and tutoring programs in local school districts, including the North Rockland Community Partnership Program serving 174 individuals through family strengthening and academic support.
  • Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
    • Distribute seasonal clothing and comfort items to children
      Hosts coat and shoe gifting events providing new winter clothing to children in need, distributing 120 coats through a partnership with Subaru and 180 coats and shoes directly to Head Start and preschool students, with additional donations from LG Electronics including teddy bears.
  • Blood and Marrow Donation Drives 1 activity
    • Host blood drives and support local health services
      Organizes community blood drives resulting in 86 donations, supporting 258 patients at local hospitals.
  • Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
    • Host community events and outreach initiatives
      Organizes community events such as Bike Day, Healthy Aging Day, and the Taste of Nyack, serving 212 attendees and distributing over 20 gift cards and certificates to promote wellness and engagement.
  • Summer Camp Access Scholarships 1 activity
    • Offer financial assistance for youth programs
      Provides financial aid and scholarships for summer camp and other programs, with over $75,000 distributed annually to ensure access regardless of financial ability, including support for 74 youth and 63 adults from low-income families in 2023.
  • Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 1 activity
    • Provide Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) programming
      Operates a full-day UPK program at Sloatsburg Elementary School in partnership with BOCES, offering free early learning with age-appropriate, hands-on activities, including meals and snacks.
  • Competitive and Learn-to-Swim Programs 1 activity
    • Provide swim lessons and water safety training
      Offers swim lessons and water safety education for all ages, including training for new lifeguards; delivered 480 water safety lessons and trained 110 lifeguards in the reporting period.
  • Youth Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
    • Run youth leadership and civic engagement programs
      Operates the Teens In Action leadership program and Youth and Government civic engagement initiative to develop youth leadership and community involvement.
  • Senior Social & Enrichment Programming 1 activity
    • Support healthy aging and senior wellness
      Provides fitness classes, wellness activities, health education, and community engagement events for older adults; engaged over 1,300 seniors in these programs to support physical and social well-being.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$5.75M
Contributions & grants$2.07M36%
Program service revenue$3.49M61%
Investment income$177K3%
Other revenue$5K
expenses
Total expenses$5.39M
Program expenses81%
Admin / overhead18%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$3.84M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$5.44M
Cash$708K
Investments$2.70M
Liabilities$1.19M
Net assets$4.25M
Liquid reserves7.6 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +8.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
PHILIP DONNELLY Executive Dir. 40 $177K
RANDI HERTZMAN CFO 40 $136K
board members · 17
  • ANDRE RIOBE — Director
  • ANTONIO DINKINS — Director
  • BRIAN METCALF — Director
  • CANDICE WHATLEY — Director
  • CHARLES RONY — Director
  • CHRIS SAMPSON — Director
  • ERIC KOLLE — Director
  • JOE CHIAPPA — Director
  • KEVIN HANLON — Secretary
  • KIM COONS — NOMINATION COMI
  • KRISTINA COLEMAN — Director
  • LINDA CHRISTOPHER — Director
  • LYNNETTE MARSHALL — Secretary
  • MAX JACOBS — Vice President
  • RAQUEL SANCHEZ-SHAFFER — Director
  • STEPHANIE MELOWSKY — President
  • WAYNE HENRY — Treasurer
relationships · 30

Who they work with

  • Alliance of New York State YMCAs Partner — Collaborated with during 2026 YMCA National Advocacy Days to advocate for youth development and family support policies.
  • BOCES Partner — Partners with BOCES to offer free Universal Pre-Kindergarten programming
  • Capitol Hill Government — Engaged with federal lawmakers to advocate for policies supporting youth development and community health.
  • Congressman George Latimer Government — Met with representatives during Capitol Hill advocacy visits to discuss YMCA program impacts.
  • Congressman Mike Lawler Government — Met with representatives during Capitol Hill advocacy visits to discuss YMCA program impacts.
  • Congresswoman Claudia Tenney Government — Met with representatives during Capitol Hill advocacy visits to discuss YMCA program impacts.
  • Danielle Ball Partner — Associate Director of Youth Development involved in camp leadership and operations
  • Danielle Ball Partner — Associate Director of Youth Development involved in summer camp operations
  • Jacob Coston Partner — Assistant Youth and Sports Teen Director involved in camp operations
  • Jacob Coston Partner — Assistant Youth and Sports Teen Director supporting summer camp programming
  • Joan Shurman Partner — Program Director involved in camp operations
  • John Dillon Partner — Director of Youth Development involved in camp leadership and operations
  • John Dillon Partner — Director of Youth Development overseeing the summer camp program
  • LG Electronics Partner — Donated teddy bears for distribution to preschoolers.
  • Montefiore Nyack Foundation Partner — Collaborates with the YMCA through shared community initiatives and leadership in supporting local families.
  • Nyack Bike Shop Partner — Provided bicycles and helmets for children in need during the Rockland County YMCA Bike Day event.
  • Operation Warm Partner — Partnered with Rockland County YMCA to provide new coats, shoes, and socks for children in need.
  • Philip J. Rotella Memorial Golf Course Partner — Host venue for the Rockland County YMCA's 18th Annual Golf Outing.
  • Rockland County Executive's Office Government — Provides critical funding through the Rockland County Youth Bureau to support YMCA youth sports, leadership programs, and enrichment opportunities.
  • Senator Chuck Schumer Government — Met with representatives during Capitol Hill advocacy visits to discuss YMCA program impacts.
  • Senator Kirsten Gillibrand Government — Met with representatives during Capitol Hill advocacy visits to discuss YMCA program impacts.
  • Subaru Partner — Collaborated to distribute 120 winter coats to children and families in need.
  • Subaru Partner — Collaborated with Rockland County YMCA on the Coat & Shoe Gifting Event to support children in the community.
  • Subaru Distributors Corp. Partner — Partnered with the YMCA through Operation Warm to provide winter coats, shoes, and socks to children in need.
  • Suffern School District Partner — Collaborates with the Suffern School District for UPK program registration and operations at Sloatsburg Elementary School
  • The Nyack Seaport Partner — Provided space and staff for the event wrap-up gathering.
  • United Way Funder — Provided a grant to sponsor the North Rockland Community Partnership Program.
  • Worldwide Community First Responder (WCFR) Partner — Participated in the Rockland County YMCA Bike Day by giving away bicycles to children, supporting active lifestyles for youth.
  • Y-USA Network — Participates in the nationwide Healthy Aging Day initiative led by Y-USA.
  • YMCA of the USA Network — Participated in national advocacy efforts as part of the YMCA of the USA network.
strategies · 5

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 Engagement as a Pathway to Civic and Personal Responsibility
    methodology: civic_engagement
    By integrating civic engagement and community events into youth and family programs, the YMCA strengthens individual responsibility and community cohesion because collective participation builds shared values and social accountability.
  • Community-Based Wellness for Healthy Aging
    methodology: healthy_aging_through_community_engagement
    By offering wellness events tailored to older adults, the YMCA supports lifelong health and social connection because community-centered activities encourage sustained engagement and physical activity in later life.
  • Experiential Learning for Holistic Child Development
    methodology: experiential_learning
    By engaging children in hands-on, age-appropriate activities within a balanced indoor-outdoor curriculum, the YMCA promotes cognitive, social, and physical development because direct experience fosters deeper learning and personal growth.
  • Financial and Personalized Support to Ensure Equitable Access
    methodology: equitable_access_model
    By combining fundraising for financial assistance with personalized service delivery, the YMCA ensures inclusive access to programs because removing economic and dignity-related barriers enables broader participation and engagement.
  • Skill-Based Youth Development Through Coached Training
    methodology: skill-based_youth_development
    By providing structured, coach-led sports training, the YMCA develops both athletic abilities and personal attributes such as discipline and teamwork in youth, because consistent skill development in a supportive environment fosters holistic growth.