Young Mens Christian Association Of Greater Grand Rapids

Organization Overview

Young Mens Christian Association Of Greater Grand Rapids, operating under the name YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids, is located in Grand Rapids, MI. The organization was established in 1942. 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, YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids employed 1,266 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids 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, YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids generated $30.6m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $23.7m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.5%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2015, YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids has awarded 95 individual grants totaling $4,226,660. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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GUIDED BY OUR CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES, WE STRENGTHEN THE SPIRIT MIND AND BODY OF ALL INDIVIDUALS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS INCLUDE: EARLY LEARNING READINESS: TO ENSURE WE ARE PROVIDING HIGH-QUALITY PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, AND COGNITIVE EXPERIENCES, WHILE PROVIDING PARENTS WITH CONFIDENCE, TOOLS, AND SUPPORT THEY NEED TO BETTER CARE FOR THEIR CHILDREN FROM BIRTH TO AGE FIVE. OUTCOME: MORE CHILDREN START KINDERGARTEN EQUIPPED WITH THE SKILLS FOR SUCCESS IN SCHOOL WITH A HISTORY OF SUPPORT REACHING DEVELOPMENTAL MILESTONES. PROGRAMS: EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION GREAT START READINESS PROGRAMS EARLY HEAD START PROGRAMS OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME LEARNING AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT: TO PROVIDE ACADEMIC INTERVENTION, ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES, SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING, AND HEALTH AND WELL-BEING ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR AND DURING THE SUMMER. SPECIFIC PROGRAM ELEMENTS INCLUDE CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION, MATH & SCIENCE, READING, WELLNESS & NUTRITION, PARENT AND FAMILY ENGAGEMENT, TUTORING, LIFE AND CAREER SKILLS, COLLEGE AND CAREER EXPLORATION, AND SERVICE LEARNING. OUTCOME: IMPROVE GRADES, PREVENT SUMMER LEARNING LOSS, REDUCE RISK-TAKING ACTIVITIES, ENHANCE SOFT SKILLS, AND CULTIVATE CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS: BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL CARE LOOP IMPACT AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM YOUTH SPORTS YMCA CAMP MANITOU-LIN LEADERS/COUNSELORS IN TRAINING (LIT/CIT) SUMMER TEEN LEADERSHIP ACADEMY TED RASBERRY YOUTH LEAGUE (BASEBALL/SOFTBALL) YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT COOKING MATTERS SUMMER RESIDENT CAMPS SUMMER DAY CAMPS


HEALTHY LIVING - IMPROVING INDIVIDUAL AND COMMUNITY WELL-BEING. THE HEALTHY LIVING OBJECTIVE OF THE Y IS GROUNDED IN IMPROVING HEALTH OUTCOMES IN WEST MICHIGAN THROUGH SUSTAINABLE, HEALTHIER LIFESTYLE CHOICES. THE Y WALKS ALONGSIDE HEALTH LEADERS AND CONVENERS TO PROVIDE SERVICE AND SUPPORT STRUCTURES FOR OUR NEIGHBORS. TOGETHER, THESE EFFORTS ARE AIMED AT TRANSFORMING THE HEALTH SYSTEM FROM ONE FOCUSED ON THE TREATMENT OF ILLNESSES TO ONE ELEVATING WELL-BEING, PREVENTION, AND HEALTH MAINTENANCE. OUR PROGRAMMING REMAINS DEDICATED TO RECLAIMING HEALTH, EMPHASIZING SUPPORT STRUCTURES IN THE COMMUNITY, ACHIEVING PERSONALIZED HEALTH AND WELL-BEING GOALS, AND CREATING AN ACCESSIBLE, AFFORDABLE PATHWAY TO CHOICES THAT TRANSFORM THE INDIVIDUAL AND INFLUENCE FAMILY AND FRIENDS. HEALTHY LIVING PROGRAMS INCLUDE: HEALTH, WELL-BEING, AND FITNESS: TO PROVIDE THE RESOURCES AND GUIDANCE TO MAINTAIN OR IMPROVE HEALTH AND WELLNESS, SO WE ALL LIVE OUR BEST LIVES AT EVERY AGE. OUTCOME: PEOPLE ACHIEVE THEIR PERSONAL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING GOALS PROGRAMS: YMCA MEMBERSHIP FOR ALL COOKING & NUTRITION CLASSES PERSONAL TRAINING GROUP FITNESS WATER EXERCISE FITNESS FOR OLDER ADULTS STRENGTH & CONDITIONING YOUTH/ADULT SPORTS LEAGUES RUNNING CLUBS WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM AND WEIGHT MAINTENANCE PROGRAMMING EVIDENCE-BASED HEALTH: TO ENSURE THAT EVIDENCE-INFORMED PROGRAMS THAT ADDRESS KEY SOCIAL NEEDS INCLUDING CHILDHOOD OBESITY, FALL PREVENTION, AND CANCER SURVIVORSHIP OUTCOME: EMPHASIZE PREVENTION FOR ALL PEOPLE, INCLUDING THOSE AT-RISK OR RECLAIMING THEIR HEALTH, AND PARTNERING WITH THOSE WHO INFLUENCE HEALTH. PROGRAMS: LIVESTRONG @ THE Y PEDALING FOR PARKINSON'S ENHANCE FITNESS ADDRESSING HEALTH DISPARITIES: TO EMPOWER ALL TO LIVE WELL THROUGH EDUCATION, ACCESS, AND EQUITY BY PROVIDING ACCESS TO HEALTHY FOOD AND OPPORTUNITIES TO BECOME PHYSICALLY ACTIVE. OUTCOME: THE HEALTHY CHOICE IS THE EASY, ACCESSIBLE, AND AFFORDABLE CHOICE, ESPECIALLY IN COMMUNITIES WITH GREATER HEALTH DISPARITIES. PROGRAMS: FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE HEALTHY U COOKING MATTERS MICHIGAN HARVEST OF THE MONTH HEALTHY CORNER STORES YMCA VEGGIE VANS COMMUNITY FITNESS CLASSES NUTRITION IN ACTION


SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY - PROVIDING SUPPORT AND INSPIRING ACTION IN OUR COMMUNITIES. THE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY OBJECTIVE OF THE Y FOSTERS CONNECTEDNESS, STRENGTHENS SUPPORT NETWORKS, AND ENCOURAGES INVESTMENTS IN OUR COMMUNITIES. THE Y ACTIVATES RESOURCES AND ENGAGES PEOPLE FROM DIVERSE POPULATIONS AND PERSPECTIVES FOR INDIVIDUAL AND COLLECTIVE ACTION. OUR PROGRAMMING ADDRESSES CRITICAL SOCIAL ISSUES AFFECTING OUR COMMUNITIES INFORMED BY THE NEIGHBORS AND COMMUNITIES WE SERVE. WE SEEK TO ENSURE UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITIES FEEL SUPPORTED BY THE Y, MOBILIZE VOLUNTEERS TO GIVE THEIR TIME WHERE IT IS NEEDED, AND COLLABORATE WITH OTHERS TO STRENGTHEN DELIVERY MODELS AND OUTCOMES. FURTHER, WE COLLABORATE WITH OTHER YS, OTHER ORGANIZATIONS, AND THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY TO DEVELOP LOCAL, STATE, AND NATIONAL PATHWAYS TO IMPROVED OUTCOMES FOR ALL. CULTIVATING AND CELEBRATING THE FINANCIAL GIFTS OF OTHERS REMAINS INTEGRAL TO THE Y'S WORK AS A MISSION-DRIVEN ORGANIZATION LED BY PHILANTHROPISTS OF ALL TYPES. THROUGH THE SUPPORT OF OUR VOLUNTEERS, GRANTS, AND PUBLIC AND PRIVATE DONORS, WE CAN ESTABLISH THE COLLECTIVE RESOURCES TO CREATE IMPACTFUL CHANGE. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY EFFORTS INCLUDE: PROVIDING CRITICAL SERVICES: TO COLLABORATE WITH LOCAL PARTNERS TO PROVIDE INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS THAT IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF OUR COMMUNITY, WITH SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON VULNERABLE FAMILIES AND UNDERSERVED NEIGHBORHOODS. INTENTIONAL-DESIGNED PROGRAMS ELIMINATE BARRIERS TO GOOD HEALTH BY FOCUSING ON EMPOWERING ALL TO LIVE WELL. OUTCOME: STRONGER, MORE CONNECTED COMMUNITIES AND RESPONSIBLE, CIVIC-MINDED CITIZENS PROGRAMS: FLEXIBLE PRICING / FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM COOKING MATTERS SAFETY AROUND WATER UNIVERSAL DESIGN AND ACCESS VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES ANNUAL CAMPAIGN YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT Y-USA NATIONAL ADVOCACY DAYS INVESTING TO REMOVE BARRIERS: TO SERVE AS A CATALYST FOR POSITIVE CHANGE IN COMMUNITIES, BRINGING PEOPLE TOGETHER, AND PROVIDING MULTIPLE PATHWAYS TOWARD MEANINGFUL CONNECTION, AWARENESS, AND TRANSFORMATIVE CHANGE FOR BOTH THOSE SERVING AND THOSE SEEKING A MEANINGFUL DIFFERENCE IN THEIR OWN LIVES. OUTCOME: INCREASED PHILANTHROPIC INVESTMENT AND VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT, AS WELL AS A SHARED SOCIAL CONTRACT FOR EQUITABLE ACCESS FOR ALL PROGRAMS: ASSOCIATION BOARD VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP BRANCH BOARD VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP CAMPAIGN VOLUNTEER CHAMPIONS PROGRAM VOLUNTEERS SAFETY AROUND WATER (SAW) FOOD ACCESS STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY CONNECTIVITY: TO ADVOCATE FOR STRATEGIES AND SOLUTIONS THAT ADDRESS KEY SOCIAL ISSUES AND STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES. THE INVESTMENT IN OUR KIDS, OUR HEALTH, AND OUR NEIGHBORS PAYS DIVIDENDS FOR ALL. THE WORK DONE TOGETHER RESPECTS THE INTERCONNECTED COMMUNITY WE CREATE. OUTCOME: MORE PARTNERSHIPS AND COLLABORATIONS THAT WILL STRENGTHEN THE WELL-BEING OF COMMUNITIES. PROGRAMS/INITIATIVES: TED RASBERRY LEAGUE (BASEBALL/SOFTBALL) HEALTHY KIDS DAY CAMP MANITOU-LIN CAMP PREP DAYS PARTICIPATION IN THE KENT COUNTY'S ESSENTIAL NEEDS TASK FORCE & FOOD POLICY COUNCIL HEALTHY EQUITY TASK FORCE NEIGHBORHOOD COALITIONS


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Name Not Listed
Director
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
The It Firm Inc
It Support Services
$663,992
Daxko Llc
Support Services And Training
$466,046
Dj's Landscape Management
Landscaping/snow Removal
$205,232
J&b Cleaning Services Inc
Janitorial Services
$254,536
Stevens Inc
Marketing
$194,706
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$24,670
Related organizations$0
Government grants $9,489,177
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$3,425,500
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $6,625
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$12,939,347
Total Program Service Revenue$16,596,391
Investment income $454,509
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $365,681
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$32,272
Net Income from Fundraising Events $140,255
Net Income from Gaming Activities $420
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $88,653
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $30,613,144

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Young Mens Christian Association Of Greater Grand Rapids has awarded $44,296 in support to 2 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

DA BLODGETT - ST JOHNS

Org PageRecipient Profile

Grand Rapids, MI

PURPOSE: Youth programming around nutrition

$32,500

Byron Center, MI

PURPOSE: Garden Programming

$11,796
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 14 grants that Young Mens Christian Association Of Greater Grand Rapids has recieved totaling $616,271.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Early Learning Neighborhood Collaborative

Grand Rapids, MI

PURPOSE: Early Childhood Education

$292,457
Grand Rapids Community Foundation

Grand Rapids, MI

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$81,750
$69,632
Network For Good Inc

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED

$68,148
Nellie H Stevens Testementary Trusts

Cincinnati, OH

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS

$32,325
Spectrum Health System

Grand Rapids, MI

PURPOSE: Chronic Disease Prevention through the YMCA Weight Loss Program and Community Fitness Classes

$25,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$1,285,105
Earnings$71,952
Net Contributions$793,112
Ending Balance$2,150,169

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