Young Mens Christian Association Of Kingston And Ulster County

Organization Overview

Young Mens Christian Association Of Kingston And Ulster County is located in Kingston, NY. The organization was established in 1971. According to its NTEE Classification (P27) the organization is classified as: Young Mens or Womens Associations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Young Mens Christian Association Of Kingston And Ulster County employed 305 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Young Mens Christian Association Of Kingston And Ulster County is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Young Mens Christian Association Of Kingston And Ulster County generated $4.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.3m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.5% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE YMCA IS AN OPEN, INCLUSIVE, INTERFAITH MOVEMENT WHICH ADVOCATES CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES THROUGH PROGRAMS WHICH BUILD CHARACTER, RESPOND TO COMMUNITY NEEDS AND HELP BUILD SPIRIT, BODY AND MIND FOR ALL.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE YMCA CAMP HAS BEEN OFFERING CAMP FOR CLOSE TO 100 YEARS. PRESENTLY, THE YMCA HAS THREE CAMPS IT OPERATED; ONE IN KINGSTON, ONE IN NEW PALTZ, AND ONE IN SHOKAN, NEW YORK. THE CAMP PROGRAMS OPERATE UNDER THE THREE YMCA CAUSES OF YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, HEALTHY LIVING AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY. IT FOSTERS THE CHARACTERISTICS OF HONESTY, RESPECT, CARING AND RESPONSIBILITY THROUGH THE PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES OF EACH CAMP. LEADERSHIP IS A MAJOR THEME ACROSS ALL PROGRAMMING. CAMPERS PRACTICE GOOD LISTENING AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS, ARE CHALLENGED TO BE CREATIVE, BE A TEAM PLAYER AND A MOTIVATE YOUR TEAM MATES WITH POSITIVE ACTIONS AND TRUSTWORTHINESS. THESE ARE ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH THE MANY TEAM ACTIVITIES AND DAILY CHALLENGES CARRIED OUT AT CAMP. CAMPERS PARTICIPATE IN MANY PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES WHICH CREATES AN ENVIRONMENT OF HEALTH AND WELL-BEING. NATURE WALKS AND HIKES ARE TAKEN FREQUENTLY TO EXPERIENCE AND APPRECIATE BEING OUTDOORS. CAMPERS ARE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY SWIM AND PARTICIPATE IN OTHER WATER ACTIVITIES. CAMPERS ARE TAUGHT TO BE GOOD STEWARDS BY KEEPING THEIR CAMP CLEAN AND PARTICIPATE IN ECOLOGY PROJECTS. OUR SUMMER DAY CAMPS SERVE OVER 650 CHILDREN DURING TEN WEEKS OF SUMMER. SUBSIDIES ARE PROVIDED BY THE YMCA BY EFFECTIVE USE OF COMMUNITY DONATIONS, GRANTS AND SUPPORT PAYMENTS FROM COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, THE COUNTY YOUTH BUREAU, UNITED WAY AND LOCAL FUNDRAISERS. THESE FUND RAISERS INCLUDE OUR ANNUAL PRO-AM GOLF TOURNAMENT, OUR ANNUAL STRONG KIDS SOLICITATION, ANNUAL DINNER, ANNUAL INDOOR TRIATHLON, ANNUAL REINDEER RAMBLE, AND THE KIDS CLASSIC. EVERY CHILD IS WELCOME REGARDLESS OF THEIR SOCIO-ECONOMIC BACKGROUND. TYPICALLY, 10% OF CAMPERS RECEIVE SUBSIDIES.


THE YMCA AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMMING HAS BEEN OFFERED FOR 30 YEARS. PRESENTLY, THE YMCA OFFERS AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMMING AT THREE SITES IN KINGSTON, TWO SITES IN NEW PALTZ, ONE SITE IN MARLBORO, ONE SITE IN HIGHLAND, ONE SITE IN RONDOUT, AND ONE SITE IN ELLENVILLE. THE AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS OPERATE UNDER THE THREE YMCA CAUSES OF YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, HEALTHY LIVING AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY. IT FOSTERS THE CHARACTERISTICS OF HONESTY, RESPECT, CARING AND RESPONSIBILITY THROUGH THE PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES OF EACH CAMP. PROGRAMS IN THESE COMMUNITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS OFFER A RANGE OF OPPORTUNITY FOR SOCIAL, PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL GROWTH WITH ACTIVITIES SUCH AS ARTS AND CRAFTS, STEAM PROJECTS, QUIET READING OR YOGA, PLAYGROUND TIME, AND INDOOR/OUTDOOR GAMES. AFTERSCHOOL PARTICIPANTS ALSO RECEIVE HOMEWORK HELP, AND ARE GIVEN CHOICE TIME WHERE THEY CAN CHOOSE THEIR OWN ACTIVITY. PARTICIPATION ENROLLMENT IS BASED ON A FEE STRUCTURE WITH SUBSIDIES AVAILABLE FROM THE YMCA. SUBSIDIES COVER OVER 30 DAILY PARTICIPANTS BY EFFECTIVE USE OF COMMUNITY DONATIONS, GRANTS AND SUPPORT PAYMENTS FROM COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, THE COUNTY YOUTH BUREAU, UNITED WAY AND LOCAL FUNDRAISERS. THESE FUND RAISERS INCLUDE OUR ANNUAL PRO-AM GOLF TOURNAMENT, OUR ANNUAL STRONG KIDS SOLICITATION, ANNUAL DINNER, ANNUAL INDOOR TRIATHLON, ANNUAL REINDEER RAMBLE, AND THE KIDS CLASSIC.


THE YMCA FARM PROJECT HAS BEEN OPERATING FOR OVER SIX YEARS. THE YMCA FARM IS AN URBAN, EDUCATIONAL FARM LOCATED AT THE YMCA IN MIDTOWN KINGSTON, NEW YORK. WE USE ORGANIC GROWING METHODS TO GROW FOOD FOR OUR IMMEDIATE COMMUNITY. WE SELL OUR HYPER LOCAL FRUITS AND VEGETABLES AT FARM STANDS IN THE LOBBY OF THE Y. WE WORK WITH PRE-SCHOOLERS THROUGH HIGH-SCHOOLERS, BRINGING YOUNG PEOPLE TO THE FARM TO GET THEIR HANDS DIRTY AS THEY LEARN, WORK, EXPLORE AND PLAY ON THE FARM. THE FARM PROJECT ALSO HOSTS COMMUNITY WORK DAYS AND FARM BASED EVENTS, PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE FARM. DURING SPRING, SUMMER, AND FALL OUR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM OFFERS 14-18 YEAR OLDS THE OPPORTUNITY TO WORK ON OUR FARM, HELP RUN OUR FARM STANDS AND GAIN VALUABLE EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE WHILE EARNING AN HOURLY WAGE. DURING THE WINTER MONTHS, NOVEMBER-MARCH, WE RUN COOKING CREW FOR AREA YOUTH. COOKING CREW MEETS ONCE A WEEK TO PREPARE A MEAL FROM SCRATCH. YOUTH WORK TOGETHER TO COOK A MULTI-COURSE MEAL. WE THEN SIT DOWN AND SHARE A MEAL AS A GROUP. WE INVITE COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND LEADERS TO SIT DOWN AND BREAK BREAD WITH US AS WELL. YOUTH PARTICIPANTS EARN A STIPEND FOR THEIR PARTICIPATION. THE FARM OFFERS FIELD TRIPS FOR AREA SCHOOLS, SCOUTING GROUPS, HOMESCHOOL GROUPS AND MORE. WE OFFER FIELD TRIPS IN MAY-OCTOBER AND THEY TYPICALLY LAST 1.5 HOURS. CHILDREN WILL ENGAGE IN REAL WORK AROUND THE FARM-IT MIGHT BE SEEDING, TRANSPLANTING, HARVESTING, WATERING, OR CLEARING A BED. WE ALWAYS INCLUDE A SENSORY TOUR AS WELL WHICH ENGAGES CHILDREN TO EXPLORE USING SIGHT, SOUND, TASTE, SMELL AND TOUCH. BARK = B.A.R.K. = BEAUTIFYING AND RESTORING KINGSTON IS COORDINATED THROUGH THE FARM EDUCATOR. BARK YOUTH PARTICIPANTS LEARN SKILLS RELATED TO ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. B.A.R.K. WORKS AROUND THE CITY OF KINGSTON CLEANING UP, PAINTING, PLANTING, AND BEAUTIFYING. THE FARM AND ITS PROGRAMS ARE SUBSIDIZED ENTIRELY BY PRIVATE AND PUBLIC GRANTS, CITY OF KINGSTON FUNDING, COUNTY FUNDING OF SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT, DONATIONS AND LOCAL FUNDRAISERS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Heidi Kirschner
President &
$119,300
Marie Anderson
Secretary
$0
Stephen Hack
Vice Chair
$0
Scott Lanzarone
Treasurer
$0
Martin Ruglis
Chair
$0
Jimmy Buff
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$22,017
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $1,405,100
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,163,689
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,590,806
Total Program Service Revenue$1,924,930
Investment income $8,604
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $18,964
Net Income from Fundraising Events $78,100
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $4,621,404

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 10 grants that Young Mens Christian Association Of Kingston And Ulster County has recieved totaling $2,251,338.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Novo Foundation

Kingston, NY

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$700,000
Novo Foundation

Kingston, NY

PURPOSE: PROJECT SUPPORT: KINGSTON YMCA FARM PROJECT

$500,000
Novo Foundation

Kingston, NY

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$350,000
Novo Foundation

Kingston, NY

PURPOSE: PROJECT SUPPORT: KINGSTON YMCA FARM PROJECT

$250,000
Novo Foundation

Kingston, NY

PURPOSE: PROJECT SUPPORT: KINGSTON YMCA FARM PROJECT-FARM INFRASTRUCTURE SPECIAL PROJECT

$210,000
Novo Foundation

Kingston, NY

PURPOSE: PROJECT SUPPORT: GO BEYOND GREATNESS, INC.

$150,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$329,247
Earnings-$15,917
Admin Expense$1,294
Ending Balance$312,036

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