Young Mens Christian Association Blue Ridge Assembly is located in Black Mountain, NC. The organization was established in 1946. 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 Blue Ridge Assembly employed 105 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Young Mens Christian Association Blue Ridge Assembly 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 Blue Ridge Assembly generated $4.4m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.6m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.0%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Young Mens Christian Association Blue Ridge Assembly has awarded 20 individual grants totaling $306,548. 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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PROVISION OF PROGRAMS AND FACILITIES FOR YMCA AND OTHER NONPROFIT CONFERENCES AND TRAINING
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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YMCA BLUE RIDGE PREPARES THE NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERS THROUGH TAILORED LEADERSHIP PROGRAMMING THAT KEEPS THEM ENGAGED AND ACTIVELY LEARNING THROUGH UNDERSTANDING AND APPLICATION. THEY MAY DRAW ON THE SKILLS LEARNED AT YMCA BLUE RIDGE - TEAMWORK, INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION, CRITICAL THINKING AND SOCIAL AWARENESS - IN ANY CONTEXT THROUGHOUT LIFE, AND WILL FIND THESE SKILLS ESSENTIAL TO BUILDING A SOLID FOUNDATION OF GOOD CHARACTER AND SELF-CONCEPT. OUR TEACHING MODEL CREATES CONFIDENT KIDS TODAY THAT WILL BECOME CONTRIBUTING, ENGAGED ADULTS TOMORROW. AT YMCA BLUE RIDGE, WE ARE SURROUNDED BY A UNIQUELY BEAUTIFUL NATURAL LANDSCAPE WHICH INFORMS AND INSPIRES OUR MISSION. WE ARE ABLE TO UTILIZE THE WORLD IMMEDIATELY AROUND US AS A PLATFORM FOR ADVENTURE, SELF- DISCOVERY, AND HANDS-ON LEARNING. WHETHER TRAVERSING A CHALLENGE COURSE, HIKING IN THE WOODS, EXPLORING A CREEK ECOSYSTEM, OR CONQUERING AN OUTDOOR TEAMBUILDING EXERCISE, OUR PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO FACE NEW CHALLENGES IN A POSITIVE, ENERGIZING ENVIRONMENT. THEY ARE ABLE TO LEARN ABOUT THEMSELVES AND THEIR PEERS, NAVIGATE THEIR STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES; AND DEVELOP CONFIDENCE AND TRUST IN THEMSELVES AND OTHERS. YMCA BLUE RIDGE STAFF ARE EQUIPPED AND PROUD TO SEE EVERY INTERACTION WITH A YOUNG PERSON AS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR LEARNING, DEVELOPMENT, MENTORSHIP AND LIFE-LONG IMPACT. THE BELIEF THAT TODAY'S YOUTH ARE TOMORROW'S LEADERS IS AT THE CORE OF EVERYTHING WE DO, AND AS SUCH WE ARE COMMITTED AND AWARE OF OUR ROLE IN THEIR FORMATIVE YEARS.
YMCA BLUE RIDGE SUPPORTS HEALTHY LIVING BY OFFERING OPPORTUNITIES FOR GUESTS TO REFRESH AND RENEW IN SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY. WE ARE A SANCTUARY: A PLACE WHERE THE REFUGE OF NATURE MEETS THE REALITY OF EXPERIENCES THAT MANY MAY NOT OTHERWISE HAVE ACCESS TO OR THE ABILITY TO ENJOY. VISITORS OF ALL AGES FIND YMCA BLUE RIDGE A PLACE OF REST FROM THE STRESS AND PRESSURE OF EVERYDAY LIFE. OUR CAMPUS'S BEAUTY PROVIDES INSPIRATION FOR ALL TO REFLECT ON THE WONDER OF CREATION AND THEIR PLACE WITHIN IT, HELPING US AUTHENTICALLY FOSTER SPIRITUAL GROWTH FOR ALL. OUR FACILITIES, PROGRAMMING AND TAILORED STAFF-LED ACTIVITIES ALSO PROVIDE INTELLECTUAL GROWTH FOR ALL AGES. INTENTIONAL SPACES WHERE COMMUNITY, FELLOWSHIP AND DISCUSSION MAY BE FOSTERED ARE READILY AVAILABLE, AND INDOOR ACTIVITIES INCLUDING OUR HERITAGE ARTS STUDIO INVITE GUESTS TO EXPLORE THEIR CREATIVITY. OUR ADVENTURE, CHALLENGE, ROPES, AND OTHER OUTDOOR COURSES PROMOTE PERSONAL DETERMINATION, TEAMWORK, AND PROBLEM SOLVING. THE IMPACT, INFLUENCE AND IMPORTANCE OF A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE ARE A PART OF THE DAILY OPERATIONS AT YMCA BLUE RIDGE, FROM WELL-BALANCED MEAL OPTIONS TO AN ABUNDANCE OF RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES. THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT, WELL-MAINTAINED HIKING TRAILS, AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES LIKE DISC GOLF, VOLLEYBALL AND MORE ENCOURAGE GROUPS AND FAMILIES TO GET OUTSIDE AND ENGAGE WITH THE NATURAL WORLD AND WITH EACH OTHER, INFUSING PHYSICAL PLAY, CURIOSITY AND LEARNING.
YMCA BLUE RIDGE'S NEIGHBORS SPAN THE SOUTHEAST UNITED STATES. WE HAVE THE UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO IMPACT MORE THAN 30,000 LIVES PER YEAR: THEY ARE OUR COMMUNITY. TO THEM, WE OFFER A SAFE PLACE WHERE HEALTHY DISCUSSION AND BOTH MUTUAL AND DISSENTING VIEWPOINTS CAN BE SHARED AND ADDRESSED. AT YMCA BLUE RIDGE, WE LIVE OUT OUR VALUES OF HOSPITALITY AND INCLUSION. TO ENSURE THAT ALL ARE ABLE TO EXPERIENCE WHAT WE OFFER EACH YEAR, WE RELY ON GENEROUS DONATIONS TO OUR ANNUAL CAMPAIGN. WE VALUE OUR DOORS BEING OPEN TO EVERYONE, REGARDLESS OF FINANCIAL STANDING. OUR SERVICE-LEARNING PROGRAM IS ANOTHER UNIQUE YMCA BLUE RIDGE INITIATIVE WHICH INSPIRES A SPIRIT OF SERVICE IN YOUNG ADULTS BY ENGAGING THEM IN HANDS-ON SERVICE PROJECTS IN THE COMMUNITY. WE PARTNER WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS AND EQUIP YOUNG PEOPLE WITH THE SKILLS AND TOOLS NECESSARY TO SERVE THOSE IN WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA, INSTILLING THE VALUE OF SERVICE LEADERSHIP WITHIN THEM SO THEY CAN CONTINUE TO SERVE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES BACK HOME. OUR CAUSE IS TO PROVIDE A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR PEOPLE TO CONNECT, LEARN, GROW AND THRIVE. WE BELIEVE THAT THE VALUE OF OUR WORK IS MOST NOBLE, HONORABLE AND IMPACTFUL IF WE CAN MEASURE IT BY HOW IT IMPROVES THE LIVES OF OTHERS. THIS BELIEF INFORMS THE WAY WE SERVE OUR GUESTS, TEACH YOUTH, CULTIVATE RELATIONSHIPS AND INSPIRE LIFE-LONG LEARNING IN ALL.
TO ENABLE STAFF AND GUESTS, ESPECIALLY YOUTH, TO ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL IN SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY. YMCA BLUE RIDGE ASSEMBLY SEEKS TO FULFILL THIS PURPOSE BY: 1) SERVING YMCA AND OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, TRAINING EVENTS AND CONFERENCES OF A RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL OR COMMUNITY SERVICE NATURE. 2) SERVING STAFF BY PROVIDING LEADERSHIP TRAINING IN A WORK EXPERIENCE WITH A CHRISTIAN ATMOSPHERE. 3) PROVIDING PROGRAMS WHICH DEVELOP SELF-ESTEEM AND SELF CONFIDENCE, BUILD LASTING RELATIONSHIPS, ENCOURAGE UNDERSTANDING OF CULTURAL AND INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES AND INCREASE CIVIC ENGAGEMENT. 4) SERVICES ARE OFFERED AT AFFORDABLE FEES WITH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE FOR THOSE WHO CANNOT AFFORD THE FULL FEE. THE ORGANIZATION HAS ALL VOLUNTEER MEMBERS ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. OTHER VOLUNTEER ROLES INCLUDE ASSISTING IN THE GIFT SHOP, CRAFT ROOM, MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT, AND/OR DINING ROOM. YMCA BLUE RIDGE ASSEMBLY STRENGTHENS THE COMMUNITY BY: - GIVING TEENS THE OPPORTUNITY TO REACH THEIR MAXIMUM SELF-POTENTIAL THROUGH LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT. - TEACHING SERVICE-BASED LEADERSHIP AND OFFERING HANDS-ON LEARNING EXPERIENCES TO TEENS AND CHURCH GROUPS. - PROVIDING UNIQUE OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN, TEENS, FAMILIES, CHURCHES, BUSINESSES AND OTHER GROUPS TO DEVELOP SELF-WORTH, COMMUNICATION AND TEAM- BUILDING THROUGH EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS. - OFFERING FAMILY PROGRAMS THAT IMPROVE COMMUNICATION AND STRENGTHEN THE INTERGENERATIONAL BONDS. - COLLABORATE WITH HUMAN SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS IN AN EFFORT TO ENHANCE THEIR TRAINING, RETREAT AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT NEEDS. - DEVELOPING STAFF INITIATIVE AND JOB SKILLS THROUGH INTERNSHIPS, TRAINING PROGRAMS AND SUPERVISED WORK EXPERIENCES. - CREATING NEW PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL NON-PROFITS THROUGH THE PARTICIPATION OF SERVICE-MINDED GROUPS. - DEVELOPING GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES THROUGH THE INTERCULTURAL MIX OF OUR COLLEGIATE STAFF. - PROMOTING HEALTHY LIFESTYLES FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES THOUGH OUTDOOR AND INDOOR SPORTS. - ENCOURAGING ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES WITH THE LOCAL COMMUNITY THROUGH OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES AND HERITAGE ARTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Melissa Logan President / | Officer | 40 | $100,350 |
Linda Burton Finance Dire | Officer | 40 | $84,435 |
James Anderson Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Karen Deblieux Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Chris Young Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Evan Levy Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $633,500 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,154,658 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,788,158 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $2,228,529 |
Investment income | $30,652 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $192,941 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $19,137 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $4,370,406 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $50,684 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $213,634 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $89,850 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,260,023 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $152,125 |
Other employee benefits | $89,049 |
Payroll taxes | $103,053 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $19,841 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $15,595 |
Advertising and promotion | $4,400 |
Office expenses | $355,772 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $383,507 |
Travel | $8,645 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $28,895 |
Payments to affiliates | $23,567 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $521,091 |
Insurance | $130,238 |
All other expenses | $27,053 |
Total functional expenses | $3,629,612 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $13,676 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,458,899 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $1,292,345 |
Accounts receivable, net | $110,810 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $57,382 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $27,088 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $8,934,657 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $5,474,736 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $19,369,593 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $151,472 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $202,889 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $259,381 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $828,127 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $76,200 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $1,518,069 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $11,464,252 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $6,387,272 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $19,369,593 |
Over the last fiscal year, Young Mens Christian Association Blue Ridge Assembly has awarded $37,862 in support to 3 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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Louisville, KY PURPOSE: LEADERS SCHOOL | $16,236 |
Montgomery, AL PURPOSE: CONF. ON NAT'L AFFAI | $13,112 |
Montgomery, AL PURPOSE: BLUE RIDGE VALUES | $8,514 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 9 grants that Young Mens Christian Association Blue Ridge Assembly has recieved totaling $146,651.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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National Council Of Young Mens Christian Assns Of The Usa Chicago, IL PURPOSE: Program Support | $67,750 |
National Christian Charitable Foundation Inc Alpharetta, GA PURPOSE: GROWTH | $21,000 |
Foundation For The Carolinas Charlotte, NC PURPOSE: CHARITABLE GIFT | $16,702 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES | $15,000 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $11,512 |
Charles A Hamilton Charitable Trust Anniston National Bank Ttee Birmingham, AL PURPOSE: SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS | $7,857 |
Beg. Balance | $10,203,524 |
Earnings | $498,240 |
Net Contributions | $695,581 |
Other Expense | $1,917,944 |
Ending Balance | $9,479,401 |