Form990
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Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private
foundations)
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2015 calendar year, or tax year beginning 10-01-2015 , and ending 09-30-2016
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION
OF CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS
 
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
766 MAIN STREET
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
WORCESTER, MA01610
D Employer identification number

04-2105885
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 23,873,316
F Name and address of principal officer:
JULIO ACERO-NALI
766 MAIN STREET
WORCESTER,MA01610
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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Website:MediumBullet
WWW.YMCAOFCM.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:  
L Year of formation: 1868
M State of legal domicile: MA
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: THE YMCA OF CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS STRENGTHENS THE FOUNDATIONS OF COMMUNITY.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 30
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 30
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2015 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 1,055
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 625
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ......... 7b 0
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 11,782,906 4,341,588
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 5,050,560 12,436,820
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 1,299,028 1,161,495
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) -11,767 152,440
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 18,120,727 18,092,343
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 0 1,000
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)..... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 9,528,056 9,874,815
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet272,057    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 7,731,831 7,937,243
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 17,259,887 17,813,058
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 860,840 279,285
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 54,721,982 52,626,488
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 28,676,076 26,774,607
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 26,045,906 25,851,881
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2015)
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III ..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: THE YMCA OF CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS STRENGTHENS THE FOUNDATIONS OF COMMUNITY THROUGH PROGRAMS AND SERVICES IN THE AREAS OF YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, HEALTHY LIVING, AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? .....................
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? ...........................
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 10,165,993 including grants of $ 1,000 ) (Revenue $ 9,411,368 )
HEALTHY LIVING - IMPROVING THE NATION'S HEALTH AND WELL-BEING (SEE SCHEDULE O FOR DESCRIPTION)
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 4,747,512 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 2,990,729 )
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT - NURTURING THE POTENTIAL OF EVERY CHILD
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 358,444 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 34,723 )
TEEN LEADERSHIP & SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY - GIVING BACK AND PROVIDING SUPPORT TO OUR NEIGHBORS THROUGH A VARIETY OF TEEN AND COMMUNITY-BASED INITIATIVES
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet15,271,949
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule AClick to see attachment.....................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? Click to see attachment...
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I.............
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II..............
4
 
No
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III.................
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment..................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment.............
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment..............
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment......
10
Yes
 
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment...................
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment.......
11b
 
No
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIIClick to see attachment.......
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IXClick to see attachment............
11d
Yes
 
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Click to see attachment.................
12a
Yes
 
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
 
No
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........
14b
 
No
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV.....
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions) ....Click to see attachment
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............ Click to see attachment
18
Yes
 
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................Click to see attachment
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.....
21
 
No
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........
22
 
No
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............Click to see attachment
24a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
No
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? ...............
24c
 
No
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
No
25a
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I............
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I ...................
25b
 
No
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II ................
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part III.........
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L,
Part IV ........................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV...
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..
29
 
No
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .............
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I.
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II ...........
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I ........
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1.........................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
 
No
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 ...
35b
 
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2.............
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VI
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V...........
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
18
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
1,055
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
 
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? ..
4a
 
No
b
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See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? ...
6a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor? ....................
7a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....
7b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................
7c
 
No
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? .........................
8
 
No
9a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?...
9a
 
No
b
Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...
9b
 
No
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI ..............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year
1a
30
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent
1b
30
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? ...........................
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
 
No
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
 
No
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .......................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
Yes
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe in Schedule O how this was done...................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
 
No
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
MA
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
MediumBulletTHE ORGANIZATION766 MAIN STREET   WORCESTER,MA01610 (508) 755-6101
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII ..............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) WILLIAM BRALEY......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 2.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(2) CHRISTOPHER BRAMLEY......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 2.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(3) ROSS DIK......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 2.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(4) MARK DONAHUE......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 2.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(5) RUSSELL DYE......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 2.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(6) ELISHA ERB......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 2.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(7) ANDREW FURMAN......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 2.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(8) M KATHERINE HESSEL......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 2.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(9) FRED JENOURE......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 2.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(10) RAYMOND QUINLAN......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 2.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(11) ROBERT G SEEGA......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 2.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(12) DEBRA SEYMOUR......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 2.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(13) JOHN SPILLANE......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 2.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(14) TIM STUCCHI......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 2.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(15) WILLIAM C SULLIVAN JR......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 2.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(16) BASH TURAY......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 2.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(17) SANDRA VELAZQUEZ......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 2.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Page 8
Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) SUZANNE WEEKES........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(19) DAVID WOODBURY........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(20) GEORGE COX........................................................................
BRANCH REPRESENTATIVE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(21) TED GALLAGHER........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(22) JOSEPH HAMILTON........................................................................
BRANCH REPRESENTATIVE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(23) KATRINA SWEITZER........................................................................
BRANCH REPRESENTATIVE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(24) JACK BERGAN........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(25) JOHN DOYLE........................................................................
VICE CHAIR
 2.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(26) JACK FOLEY........................................................................
VICE CHAIR
 2.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(27) PAULA GREEN........................................................................
CHAIR
 2.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(28) STEVE PITCHER........................................................................
TREASURER
 2.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(29) POLLY TATUM........................................................................
CLERK
 2.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(30) ERIC GUSTAFSON........................................................................
BRANCH REPRESENTATIVE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(31) KATHRYN ZINGG HUNTER........................................................................
PRESIDENT
 40.00
.......................   		    X       211,958 0 27,090
(32) KENNETH MIERZYKOWSKI........................................................................
EXEC VICE PRESIDENT
 40.00
.......................   		    X       138,394 0 26,598
(33) JULIO ACERO-NALI........................................................................
VP OF FINANCE/CFO
 40.00
.......................   		    X       91,904 0 23,940
(34) LORI BASTIEN........................................................................
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
 40.00
.......................   		    X       111,160 0 14,851
(35) DAVID CONNELL........................................................................
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
 40.00
.......................   		    X       113,276 0 15,106
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........MediumBullet 666,692 0 107,585
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization MediumBullet4
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such
individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
KV ASSOCIATES

303 CONGRESS STREET
BOSTON,MA02210 		BLDG CONSULTANTS 118,092
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet1
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII .............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512-514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a 122,784
b Membership dues..1b  
c Fundraising events..1c 99,651
d Related organizations1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e 2,480,880
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 1,638,273
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$ 5,535
h Total.Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 4,341,588
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a PROGRAM FEES & ACTIVITIES 900099 12,431,249 12,431,249    
b OTHER REVENUE 900099 5,571 5,571    
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue.        
g Total.Add lines 2a–2f.....MediumBullet 12,436,820
OtherAmt RevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ..........MediumBullet 459,655     459,655
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceedsMediumBullet        
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet        
(ii) Personal (i) Real
6a Gross rents   145,688
b Less: rental expenses   0
c Rental income or (loss)   145,688
d Net rental income or (loss)......MediumBullet 145,688 145,688    
(ii) Other (i) Securities
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 279,002 6,155,931
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 0 5,733,093
c Gain or (loss) 279,002 422,838
d Net gain or (loss).....MediumBullet 701,840 279,002   422,838
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ 99,651of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
a 30,160
b Less: direct expenses ...b 47,880
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet -17,720   -17,720
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..MediumBullet        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances ..
a 24,472
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b 0
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 24,472 24,472    
Business Code Miscellaneous Revenue
11a            
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet  
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 18,092,343 12,885,982 0 864,773
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Page 10
Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX ..............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21    
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22    
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 1,000 1,000
4 Benefits paid to or for members    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 666,692   666,692  
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....        
7 Other salaries and wages 7,367,117 6,735,714 465,759 165,644
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....        
9 Other employee benefits ....... 1,173,774 982,635 166,284 24,855
10 Payroll taxes ........... 667,232 560,741 92,611 13,880
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 18,655   18,655  
c Accounting ........... 49,500   49,500  
d Lobbying ...........        
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17    
f Investment management fees ...... 41,124   41,124  
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 793,900 626,247 166,618 1,035
12 Advertising and promotion .... 180,447 52,644 121,276 6,527
13 Office expenses ....... 93,463 74,578 17,306 1,579
14 Information technology ......        
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 1,778,166 1,742,602 17,782 17,782
17 Travel ............ 215,833 209,128 6,518 187
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 104,511 37,774 52,589 14,148
20 Interest ........... 1,195,485 1,123,756 59,774 11,955
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 1,205,150 1,195,134 10,016  
23 Insurance ... 307,640 277,640 30,000  
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a SMALL EQUIPMENT 897,331 674,841 220,090 2,400
b SUPPLIES 780,616 750,112 28,306 2,198
c PAYMENTS TO NATIONAL CO 188,520 183,350 5,060 110
d OTHER 77,201 44,053 33,092 56
e All other expenses 9,701     9,701
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 17,813,058 15,271,949 2,269,052 272,057
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
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Form 990 (2015)
Page 11
Part X
Balance Sheet
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX ..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ........ 356,696 1 628,799
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 129,894 2 134,126
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...... 2,975,239 3 1,832,137
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 233,662 4 338,640
5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of Schedule L
  5  
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L
  6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ....   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use ........   8  
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ...... 10,050 9 5,779
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 57,875,636
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 22,209,396 29,282,586 10c 35,666,240
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 11,209,086 11 11,056,252
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....   12  
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..   13  
14 Intangible assets ...............   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 10,524,769 15 2,964,515
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 54,721,982 16 52,626,488
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 1,514,194 17 1,119,483
18 Grants payable ...   18  
19 Deferred revenue ......... 249,236 19 379,251
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ......... 22,274,541 20 19,976,426
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D   21  
22 Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..   22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties .. 173,382 23 22,317
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ..   24  
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D 4,464,723 25 5,277,130
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 28,676,076 26 26,774,607
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets 17,114,781 27 19,658,340
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ........... 7,656,006 28 4,918,422
29 Permanently restricted net assets 1,275,119 29 1,275,119
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   32  
33 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 26,045,906 33 25,851,881
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 54,721,982 34 52,626,488
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Page 12
Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI ..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
18,092,343
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
17,813,058
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
279,285
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
26,045,906
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
339,097
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
-812,407
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
25,851,881
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII .............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133?
3a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
Yes
 
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrow Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION
OF CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS
Employer identification number

04-2105885
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4


5
6
7
8
9
10
11
a
b
c
d
e
f
Enter the number of supported organizations ..............  

g
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i)Name of supported organization (ii) EIN (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above (see instructions)) (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
Yes No
Total      

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for
Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any unusual grants.) ....            
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......            
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3            
5 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..  
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.  
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4..            
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...            
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..            
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.)..            
11 Total support. Add lines 7 through 10.  
12
12
 
13
First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here........................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
 
15
15
 
16a
b
17a
b
18
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . 8,428,975 12,850,034 13,391,753 11,678,043 4,366,213 50,715,018
2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose...... 4,771,068 4,807,978 5,085,761 5,143,656 12,436,820 32,245,283
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513...            
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...            
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5. 13,200,043 17,658,012 18,477,514 16,821,699 16,803,033 82,960,301
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...           0
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.           0
c Add lines 7a and 7b..           0
8 Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.) 82,960,301
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6... 13,200,043 17,658,012 18,477,514 16,821,699 16,803,033 82,960,301
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. 279,238 600,695 718,478 1,299,028 882,493 3,779,932
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b. 279,238 600,695 718,478 1,299,028 882,493 3,779,932
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.            
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) ..            
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. 13,479,281 18,258,707 19,195,992 18,120,727 17,685,526 86,740,233
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
95.640 %
16
16
96.260 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
4.360 %
18
18
3.650 %
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 4
Part IV
Supporting Organizations
(Complete only if you checked a box on line 11 of Part I. If you checked 11a of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked 11b of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked 11c of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked 11d of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)
Section A. All Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).
2
 
 
3a
Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer (b) and (c) below.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.
3b
 
 
c
Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.
3c
 
 
4a
Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked 11a or 11b in Part I, answer (b) and (c) below.
4a
 
 
b
Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations.
4b
 
 
c
Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.
4c
 
 
5a
Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer (b) and (c) below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed; (ii) the reasons for each such action; (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action; and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).
5a
 
 
b
Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?
5b
 
 
c
Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?
5c
 
 
6
Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
6
 
 
7
Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) .
7
 
 
8
Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described in line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ).
8
 
 
9a
Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9a
 
 
b
Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined in line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9b
 
 
c
Did a disqualified person (as defined in line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9c
 
 
10a
Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer line 10b below.
10a
 
 
b
Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).
10b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part IV
Supporting Organizations (continued)
Yes
No
11
Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
a
A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (b) and (c) below, the governing body of a supported organization?
11a
 
 
b
A family member of a person described in (a) above?
11b
 
 
c
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (a) or (b) above? If “Yes” to a, b, or c, provide detail in Part VI.
11c
 
 
Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.
2
 
 
Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).
1
 
 
Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?
1
 
 
2
Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).
2
 
 
3
By reason of the relationship described in (2), did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.
3
 
 
Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations
1
Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):
a
b
c
2
Activities Test. Answer (a) and (b) below.
Yes
No
a
Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.
2a
 
 
b
Did the activities described in (a) constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.
2b
 
 
3
Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer (a) and (b) below.
a
Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations? Provide details in Part VI.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI. the role played by the organization in this regard.
3b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations
1
Section A - Adjusted Net Income (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Net short-term capital gain 1    
2 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 2    
3 Other gross income (see instructions) 3    
4 Add lines 1 through 3 4    
5 Depreciation and depletion 5    
6 Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) 6    
7 Other expenses (see instructions) 7    
8 Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) 8    

Section B - Minimum Asset Amount (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): 1
a Average monthly value of securities 1a    
b Average monthly cash balances 1b    
c Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets 1c    
d Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) 1d    
e Discount claimed for blockage or other factors
(explain in detail in Part VI):  
2 Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets 2    
3 Subtract line 2 from line 1d 3    
4 Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). 4    
5 Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) 5    
6 Multiply line 5 by .035 6    
7 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 7    
8 Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) 8    

Section C - Distributable Amount Current Year
1 Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) 1  
2 Enter 85% of line 1 2  
3 Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) 3  
4 Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 4  
5 Income tax imposed in prior year 5  
6 Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) 6  
7
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations (continued)
Section D - Distributions Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes  
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in
excess of income from activity		  
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations  
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets  
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required)  
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions  
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6.  
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide
details in Part VI). See instructions		  
9 Distributable amount for 2015 from Section C, line 6  
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount  

Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) (i)
Excess Distributions 		(ii)
Underdistributions
Pre-2015 		(iii)
Distributable
Amount for 2015
1 Distributable amount for 2015 from Section C, line
6 		 
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2015
(reasonable cause required--see instructions)		  
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015:
a
b
c
d From 2013.......  
e From 2014.......  
fTotal of lines 3a through e  
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
h Applied to 2015 distributable amount  
i Carryover from 2010 not applied (see
instructions)
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f.  
4Distributions for 2015 from Section D, line 7:
$  
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
b Applied to 2015 distributable amount  
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4.  
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to
2015, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2
(if amount greater than zero, see instructions)		  
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2015. Subtract
lines 3h and 4b from line 1 (if amount greater than
zero, see instructions)		  
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2016. Add lines
3j and 4c.		  
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a
b
c Excess from 2013.......  
d From 2014.......  
e From 2015.......  
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2015)

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part VI
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015


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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors
Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Arrow Bullet Information about Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Name of the organization
YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION
OF CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS
Employer identification number

04-2105885
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ





Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......... Arrow Bullet $  
Caution. An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015) Page 2
Name of organization
YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION
OF CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS 		Employer identification number
04-2105885
Part I
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
 
 

   
 
 
  ,    

$ RESTRICTED


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Page 3
Name of organization
YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION
OF CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS 		Employer identification number

04-2105885
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Page 4
Name of organization
YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION
OF CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS 		Employer identification number

04-2105885
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)

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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990.
Information about Schedule D (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION
OF CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS
Employer identification number

04-2105885
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year ....    
2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)    
3 Aggregate value of grants from (during year)    
4 Aggregate value at end of year ....    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ...........
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ............................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ...................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................... 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................
9
In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items:
a
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 52283D
Schedule D (Form 990) 2015

Schedule D (Form 990) 2015
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?...
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table: Amount
c Beginning balance ............................. 1c  
d Additions during the year ............................ 1d  
e Distributions during the year .......................... 1e  
f Ending balance ................................ 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability?
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ........
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current year (b)Prior year (c)Two years back (d)Three years back (e)Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance .... 11,161,144 12,298,743 11,770,644 11,027,742 6,598,670
b Contributions ... 76,500       3,145,220
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses 1,171,765 -492,292 997,399 1,262,902 1,079,712
d Grants or scholarships ...          
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ... 		1,415,500 645,307 469,300 520,000 -204,140
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ...... 10,993,909 11,161,144 12,298,743 11,770,644 11,027,742
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet63.580 %
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet11.600 %
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet24.820 %
The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations .................
3a(i)
 
No
(ii) related organizations .................
3a(ii)
 
No
b
If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis
(investment) 		(b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land ...   2,242,012 2,242,012
b Buildings   44,084,706 19,267,780 24,816,926
c Leasehold improvements        
d Equipment ...   3,845,093 2,941,616 903,477
e Other ...   7,703,825   7,703,825
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..SchDMdBullet 35,666,240
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c)Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests    
(3)Other
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet  
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(1) DEPOSIT WITH BANK TRUSTEE 2,964,515
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet 2,964,515
Part X
Other Liabilities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes  
INTEREST RATE SWAP AGREEMENT 5,277,130
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 5,277,130
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 17,661,378
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a 339,097
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d -770,062
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e -430,965
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3 18,092,343
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c 0
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 18,092,343
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1 17,855,403
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2a  
b Prior year adjustments ............ 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 42,345
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e 42,345
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3 17,813,058
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b..................... 4c 0
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 17,813,058

Part XIII
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART V, LINE 4: THE ASSOCIATION'S ENDOWMENT CONSISTS OF A POOL OF FUNDS ESTABLISHED BY DONOR CONTRIBUTIONS FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUPPORTING THE ASSOCIATION'S ACTIVITIES AND OPERATIONS. AS REQUIRED BY GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES, NET ASSETS ASSOCIATED WITH ENDOWMENT FUNDS, INCLUDING FUNDS DESIGNATED BY THE BOARD TO FUNCTION AS ENDOWMENTS, ARE CLASSIFIED AND REPORTED BASED ON THE EXISTENCE OR ABSENCE OF DONOR-IMPOSED OR LEGAL RESTRICTIONS. AS REQUIRED BY GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES, THE ASSOCIATION CLASSIFIES AS PERMANENTLY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS (A) THE ORIGINAL VALUE OF GIFTS DONATED TO THE PERMANENT ENDOWMENT, (B) THE ORIGINAL VALUE OF SUBSEQUENT GIFTS TO THE PERMANENT ENDOWMENT, AND (C) ACCUMULATIONS TO THE PERMANENT ENDOWMENT MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DIRECTION OF THE APPLICABLE DONOR GIFT INSTRUMENT AT THE TIME THE ACCUMULATION IS ADDED TO THE FUND. THE REMAINING PORTION OF THE DONOR-RESTRICTED ENDOWMENT FUND THAT IS NOT CLASSIFIED IN PERMANENTLY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS IS CLASSIFIED AS TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS UNTIL THOSE AMOUNTS ARE APPROPRIATED FOR EXPENDITURE BY THE ASSOCIATION IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH THE STANDARD OF PRUDENCE PRESCRIBED BY STATE LAW. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE UNIFORM PRUDENT MANAGEMENT OF INSTITUTIONAL FUNDS ACT, THE ASSOCIATION CAN CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING FACTORS IN MAKING A DETERMINATION TO APPROPRIATE OR ACCUMULATE DONOR-RESTRICTED ENDOWMENT FUNDS: -THE DURATION AND PRESERVATION OF THE FUND -THE PURPOSES OF THE ASSOCIATION AND THE DONOR-RESTRICTED ENDOWMENT FUND -GENERAL ECONOMIC CONDITIONS -THE POSSIBLE EFFECT OF INFLATION AND DEFLATION -THE EXPECTED TOTAL RETURN FROM INCOME AND THE APPRECIATION OF INVESTMENTS -OTHER RESOURCES OF THE ASSOCIATION -THE INVESTMENT POLICIES OF THE ASSOCIATION. THE ASSOCIATION HAS ADOPTED INVESTMENT AND SPENDING POLICIES FOR ITS ENDOWMENT ASSETS THAT ATTEMPT TO PROVIDE A PREDICTABLE STREAM OF FUNDING FOR ITS PROGRAMS WHILE SEEKING TO MAINTAIN THE PURCHASING POWER OF THE ENDOWMENT ASSETS. UNDER THIS POLICY, AS APPROVED BY THE BOARD, THE ASSOCIATION SHALL SEEK TO INVEST THE ENDOWMENT FUNDS IN SUCH A MANNER THAT THE INVESTMENTS WILL PROVIDE A SPENDABLE RETURN CONSISTENT WITH A LONG-TERM GOAL OF PRESERVING THE FUNDS IN REAL TERMS. ACTUAL RETURNS IN ANY GIVEN YEAR MAY VARY FROM THIS AMOUNT. TO SATISFY ITS LONG-TERM RATE-OF-RETURN OBJECTIVES, THE ASSOCIATION'S INVESTMENT STRATEGY FOCUSES ON THE LONG-TERM GROWTH OF PRINCIPAL WITHOUT TAKING UNDUE RISKS. ANNUAL INVESTMENT RETURN TARGETS ARE ACHIEVED THROUGH BOTH CAPITAL APPRECIATION (REALIZED AND UNREALIZED) AND CURRENT YIELD (INTEREST AND DIVIDENDS). THE ASSOCIATION HAS INVESTED IN DEBT AND EQUITY SECURITIES THAT TARGET A DIVERSIFIED ASSET ALLOCATION, PLACING A GREATER EMPHASIS ON EQUITY-BASED INVESTMENTS TO ACHIEVE ITS LONG-TERM RETURN OBJECTIVES. THE ASSOCIATION HAS A POLICY OF APPROPRIATING FOR DISTRIBUTION QUARTERLY, AT ITS DISCRETION, A PORTION OF THE ENDOWMENT FAIR MARKET VALUE TO SUPPORT OPERATIONS. THE ENDOWMENT FAIR MARKET VALUE FOR DISTRIBUTION PURPOSES IS CALCULATED BASED ON AN AVERAGE OF A ROLLING TWENTY CALENDAR QUARTERS. THE BOARD HAS ALSO APPROVED THE APPROPRIATION OF ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 AND 2016 TO FUND ADDITIONAL OPERATN GNEEDS AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS, AS NEEDED. IN ESTABLISHING THIS POLICY, THE ASSOCIATION CONSIDERED THE LONG-TERM EXPECTED RETURN ON ITS ENDOWMENT. THIS IS CONSISTENT WITH THE ASSOCIATION'S OBJECTIVE TO MAINTAIN THE PURCHASING POWER OF ITS ENDOWMENT. FROM TIME TO TIME, THE FAIR VALUE OF ASSETS ASSOCIATED WITH INDIVIDUAL DONOR-RESTRICTED ENDOWMENT FUNDS MAY FALL BELOW THE LEVEL THAT THE DONOR IMPOSED RESTRICTIONS REQUIRE THE ASSOCIATION TO RETAIN AS A FUND OF PERPETUAL DURATION. IN ACCORDANCE WITH GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES, DEFICIENCIES OF THIS NATURE ARE REPORTED IN UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS. SUCH DEFICIENCIES AMOUNTED TO $29,579 AND $87,156 AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2016 AND 2015 RESPECTIVELY.
PART X, LINE 2: MANAGEMENT ANNUALLY REVIEWS FOR UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS ALONG WITH ANY RELATED INTEREST AND PENALTIES AND BELIEVES THAT THE ASSOCIATION HAS NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT WOULD HAVE A MATERIAL ADVERSE EFFECT, INDIVIDUALLY OR IN THE AGGREGATE UPON THE ASSOCIATION'S STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION, OR THE RELATED STATEMENTS OF ACTIVITIES, OR CASH FLOWS.
PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: NET LOSS ON INTEREST RATE SWAP AGREEMENT -812,407. SPECIAL EVENT EXPENSE 42,345.
PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: SPECIAL EVENT EXPENSES 42,345.
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SCHEDULE G (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19, or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. right arrowAttach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrowInformation about Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION
OF CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS
Employer identification number

04-2105885
Part I
Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 17.
Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this part.
1
Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.
a e
b f
c g
d
2a
Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees
or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?
b
If "Yes," list the ten highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization.


(i) Name and address of individual
or entity (fundraiser) 		(ii) Activity (iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions? (iv) Gross receipts
from activity 		(v) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
fundraiser listed in
col. (i) 		(vi) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
organization
Yes No
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . right arrow      
3
List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit contributions or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50083H
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Part II
Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 of fundraising event contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, lines 1 and 6b. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.




VerticalRevenue
(a) Event #1

GOLF TOURNAMENT
(event type) 		(b) Event #2

LIVESTRONG EVENT
(event type) 		(c) Other events

 
(total number) 		(d) Total events
(add col. (a) through col. (c))

1
Gross receipts . . . . .
78,585
51,226
 
129,811

2
Less: Contributions . . . .
52,175
47,476
 
99,651
3 Gross income (line 1 minus
line 2) . . . . . .
26,410
3,750
 
30,160



VerticalDirectExpenses
4 Cash prizes . . . . .        
5 Noncash prizes . . . . 3,835     3,835
6 Rent/facility costs . . . .        
7 Food and beverages . . .        
8 Entertainment . . . .        
9 Other direct expenses . . . 29,959 14,086   44,045
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . . right arrow 47,880
11 Net income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d). . . . . . . . . . right arrow -17,720
Part III
Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
VerticalRevenue
(a) Bingo (b) Pull tabs/Instant
bingo/progressive bingo 		(c) Other gaming (d) Total gaming (add col.(a) through col.(c))

1
Gross revenue . . . . .
 
 
 
 
VerticalDirectExpenses

2
Cash prizes . . . . .
 
 
 
 

3
Noncash prizes . . . .
 
 
 
 

4
Rent/facility costs . . . .
 
 
 
 

5
Other direct expenses . . .
29,959
14,086
 
44,045


6

Volunteer labor . . . .
%
%
%


7
Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . . right arrow
 

8
Net gaming income summary. Subtract line 7 from line 1, column (d). . . . . . . . . right arrow
 

9
Enter the state(s) in which the organization conducts gaming activities:
a
Is the organization licensed to conduct gaming activities in each of these states? . . . . . . . .
b
If "No," explain:
 
10a
Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? . . .
b
If "Yes," explain:
 
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11
Does the organization conduct gaming activities with nonmembers? . . . . . . . . . . .
12
Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity
formed to administer charitable gaming? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13
Indicate the percentage of gaming activity conducted in:
a
The organization's facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13a
%
b
An outside facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13b
%
14
Enter the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
15a
Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming
revenue? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow $   and the
amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow $   .
c
If "Yes," enter name and address of the third party:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
 
 
16
Gaming manager information:
Name right arrow
Gaming manager compensation right arrow $  
Description of services provided right arrow
 
17
Mandatory distributions:
a
Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to
retain the state gaming license? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b
Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent
in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow$  
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part I, line 2b, columns (iii) and (v); and Part III, lines 9, 9b, 10b, 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b, as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990.
SchJMediumBullet Information about Schedule J (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION
OF CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS
Employer identification number

04-2105885
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain .........
1b
 
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ..
2
 
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ................
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
 
No
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization?
5b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization?
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50053T
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported on Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation in column(B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
1KATHRYN ZINGG HUNTERPRESIDENT (i)

(ii)		 208,602
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0 		0
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0 		3,356
-------------
0 		25,435
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0 		1,655
-------------
0 		239,048
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
2KENNETH MIERZYKOWSKIEXEC VICE PRESIDENT (i)

(ii)		 138,394
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0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		16,607
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0 		9,991
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0 		164,992
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0 		0
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0
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part for any additional information.
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Schedule K
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information on Tax Exempt Bonds
SchKMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 24a. Provide descriptions,
explanations, and any additional information in Part VI.
SchKMediumBullet Attach to Form 990.
SchKMediumBulletInformation about Schedule K (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION
OF CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS
Employer identification number
04-2105885
Part I
Bond Issues
(a) Issuer name (b) Issuer EIN (c) CUSIP # (d) Date issued (e) Issue price (f) Description of purpose (g) Defeased (h) On
behalf of
issuer		 (i) Pool
financing
Yes No Yes No Yes No
A MASSACHUSETTS DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AGENCY-SERIES 2015A
  		04-3431814 57583RGP4 07-01-2015 5,000,000 REIMB INTERNAL ADVANCES AND ISSUANCE COSTS/PROJECT FINANCING/REFINANCING   X   X   X
B MASSACHUSETTS DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AGENCY-SERIES 2015B
  		04-3431814 57583RGP4 07-01-2015 3,000,000 PROJECT FINANCING/REFINANCING   X   X   X
C MASSACHUSETTS DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AGENCY-SERIES 2015C
  		04-3431814 57583RGP4 07-01-2015 14,745,000 REFUND REFUNDED BONDS   X   X   X
Part II
Proceeds
A B C D
1 Amount of bonds retired .................. 2,000,000 18,131 565,000  
2 Amount of bonds legally defeased ..............        
3 Total proceeds of issue .................. 5,000,000 3,000,000 14,745,000  
4 Gross proceeds in reserve funds .............        
5 Capitalized interest from proceeds .............        
6 Proceeds in refunding escrows ...............     14,745,000  
7 Issuance costs from proceeds ............... 201,568      
8 Credit enhancement from proceeds .............        
9 Working capital expenditures from proceeds .............        
10 Capital expenditures from proceeds ............. 3,996,907 3,000,000    
11 Other spent proceeds .............        
12 Other unspent proceeds ............. 801,525      
13 Year of substantial completion ............. 2016 2016
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
14 Were the bonds issued as part of a current refunding issue? ....   X   X X      
15 Were the bonds issued as part of an advance refunding issue? .....   X   X   X    
16 Has the final allocation of proceeds been made? ..........   X X   X      
17 Does the organization maintain adequate books and records to support the final allocation of proceeds? .................. X   X   X      
Part III
Private Business Use
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
1 Was the organization a partner in a partnership, or a member of an LLC, which owned property financed by tax-exempt bonds? .............   X   X   X    
2 Are there any lease arrangements that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? ...............   X   X   X    
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
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Part III
Private Business Use (Continued)
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
3a Are there any management or service contracts that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? .............   X   X   X    
b If "Yes" to line 3a, does the organization routinely engage bond counsel or other outside counsel to review any management or service contracts relating to the financed property?                
c Are there any research agreements that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? .............   X   X   X    
d If "Yes" to line 3c, does the organization routinely engage bond counsel or other outside counsel to review any research agreements relating to the financed property?                
4 Enter the percentage of financed property used in a private business use by entities other than a section 501(c)(3) organization or a state or local government ....SchKMediumBullet 0 % 0 % 0 %  
5 Enter the percentage of financed property used in a private business use as a result of unrelated trade or business activity carried on by your organization, another section 501(c)(3) organization, or a state or local government ......... SchKMediumBullet 0 % 0 % 0 %  
6 Total of lines 4 and 5 ............. 0 % 0 % 0 %  
7 Does the bond issue meet the private security or payment test? ...   X   X   X    
8a Has there been a sale or disposition of any of the bond-financed property to a nongovernmental person other than a 501(c)(3) organization since the bonds were issued?.............   X   X   X    
b If "Yes" to line 8a, enter the percentage of bond-financed property sold or disposed of. ..        
c If "Yes" to line 8a, was any remedial action taken pursuant to Regulations sections 1.141-12 and 1.145-2? .............                
9 Has the organization established written procedures to ensure that all nonqualified bonds of the issue are remediated in accordance with the requirements under
Regulations sections 1.141-12 and 1.145-2? ........ 		  X   X   X    
Part IV
Arbitrage
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
1 Has the issuer filed Form 8038-T, Arbitrage Rebate, Yield Reduction and Penalty in Lieu of Arbitrage Rebate? ...   X   X   X    
2 If "No" to line 1, did the following apply? ....
a Rebate not due yet? .......   X   X   X    
b Exception to rebate? ........   X   X   X    
c No rebate due? .........   X   X   X    
If "Yes" to line 2c, provide in Part VI the date the rebate
computation was performed ......
3 Is the bond issue a variable rate issue? .....   X   X X      
4a Has the organization or the governmental issuer entered into a qualified hedge with respect to the bond issue?   X   X X      
b Name of provider ..........  
  		 
  		LAMCO LLC
  		 
 
c Term of hedge .........     2600.0000000000 %  
d Was the hedge superintegrated? ......           X    
e Was the hedge terminated? ........           X    
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Part IV
Arbitrage (Continued)
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
5a Were gross proceeds invested in a guaranteed investment contract (GIC)?   X   X   X    
b Name of provider ..........  
  		 
  		 
  		 
 
c Term of GIC .........        
d Was the regulatory safe harbor for establishing the fair market value of the GIC satisfied? ........                
6 Were any gross proceeds invested beyond an available temporary period?   X   X   X    
7 Has the organization established written procedures to monitor the requirements of section 148? ...   X   X   X    
Part V
Procedures To Undertake Corrective Action
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
Has the organization established written procedures to ensure that violations of federal tax requirements are timely identified and corrected through the voluntary closing agreement program if self-remediation is not available under applicable regulations? X   X   X      
Part VI
Supplemental Information. Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule K (see instructions).
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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
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Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION
OF CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS
Employer identification number

04-2105885
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FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 PRIOR TO FILING FORM 990 THE CEO WILL DISBURSE THE FORM ELECTRONICALLY TO BOARD MEMBERS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEW THE ORGANIZATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ANNUALLY IN ORDER TO INSURE THAT THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, AND EMPLOYEES ARE REGULARLY AND CONSISTENTLY MONITORING AND ENFORCING IT.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A THE ORGANIZATION UTILIZES THE SERVICES OF A HUMAN RESOURCE CONSULTANT WHO GATHERS INFORMATION FROM OTHER COMPARABLE ORGANIZATIONS AND DATA PROVIDED BY YMCA. THE INFORMATION IS THEN REPORTED TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND BENCHMARKS ARE COMPARED IN ORDER TO DETERMINE THE APPROPRIATE COMPENSATION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 FORMS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: NET LOSS ON INTEREST RATE SWAP AGREEMENT -812,407.
PART III, LINE 4 (A-C) MISSION STATEMENT THE YMCA OF CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS IS AN ASSOCIATION UNITED IN A COMMON GOAL TO STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITIES AND TO DEVELOP THE SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY OF ALL PERSONS, REGARDLESS OF MEANS, THROUGH ACTIVITIES GUIDED BY AND BASED UPON OUR CORE VALUES OF CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT AND RESPONSIBILITY. CAUSE STATEMENT THE YMCA OF CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS STRENGTHENS THE FOUNDATIONS OF COMMUNITY THROUGH PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT SUPPORT YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, HEALTHY LIVING, AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY. DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION VISION STATEMENT THE YMCA OF CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS WILL NURTURE AND SUPPORT AN ENVIRONMENT THAT REFLECTS, RESPECTS, AND CELEBRATES OUR DIFFERENCES, AND EMBRACES THE RICHNESS OF OUR DIVERSITY. STRATEGIC ADVANTAGE THE YMCA OF CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS SUCCESSFULLY IMPACTS FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS BY FOSTERING A SENSE OF BELONGING TO A MOVEMENT THAT CONTINUALLY EVOLVES TO MEET THE RELEVANT NEEDS OF OUR COMMUNITY. ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION THE YMCA OF CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS IS AN ASSOCIATION UNITED BY A VISION OF STRONG COMMUNITIES FILLED WITH HEALTHY INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WORKING TOGETHER TO LEAD BALANCED LIFESTYLES IN BODY, MIND AND SPIRIT. NO OTHER COMMUNITY-BASED, NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION IN CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS HAS THE GEOGRAPHIC REACH OR THE BREADTH OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT ENCOMPASS YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, HEALTHY LIVING AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AS THE YMCA. OUR FIVE BRANCHES SUPPORT NEARLY 30,000 MEMBERS ACROSS 57 CITIES AND TOWNS IN THE HEART OF THE COMMONWEALTH. COLLABORATION WITH MORE THAN 100 OTHER PARTNERS EXTENDS OUR REACH TO NEARLY 50,000 INDIVIDUALS ANNUALLY. WE ALSO DELIVER PROGRAMS AT MORE THAN 15 SITES IN OTHER LOCATIONS, ALONG WITH OUR TWO RURAL SUMMER DAY CAMPS. A RECENTLY-CONCLUDED CAPITAL CAMPAIGN, IN HONOR OF OUR 150TH ANNIVERSARY, HAS ENABLED US TO EXPAND OUR FOOTPRINT AND DEEPEN OUR IMPACT. PROJECTS INCLUDED EVERYTHING FROM THE LARGE-SCALE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW BRANCH TO THE RENOVATION OF A FAMILY LOCKER ROOM. TO ENSURE OUR PROGRAMS AND SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE TO THOSE WHO NEED US MOST, OUR Y IS PROUD TO HAVE COMPLETED A SUCCESSFUL $1 MILLION ANNUAL CAMPAIGN. THE ANNUAL FUND ENABLES US TO OFFER MANY LOW- AND NO-COST INITIATIVES - IMPROVING THE LIVES OF EVERYONE FROM PARENTS WHO RELY ON AFFORDABLE, EDUCATIONAL AFTERSCHOOL CHILDCARE TO CANCER SURVIVORS WHO ENGAGE WITH A NETWORK OF SUPPORT TO FAMILIES WHO ARE EMPOWERED TO GROW HEALTHIER TOGETHER WITH NEW FITNESS AND NUTRITION SKILLS. OUR PROGRAMMING IS DESIGNED TO EVOLVE WITH THE GROWING AND CHANGING NEEDS OF OUR COMMUNITIES. YMCA HISTORY THE YMCA OF CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS HAS BEEN IMPACTING CHILDREN, TEENS, FAMILIES AND ADULTS FOR OVER 150 YEARS. WHEN OUR Y BEGAN IN 1864, IT OPERATED OUT OF ONE RENTED ROOM ON THE SECOND FLOOR OF THE ICONIC MECHANICS HALL IN DOWNTOWN WORCESTER - ONE OF THE FIRST LANDMARKS IN THE CITY. TODAY, OUR Y HAS EVOLVED FROM SERVING ONE GENDER AND ONE RELIGION TO PROUDLY SERVING ALL PEOPLE. WE HAVE BECOME ONE OF THE REGION'S MOST IMPACTFUL NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. THANKS TO OUR DEEP ROOTS IN THE COMMUNITY, OUR Y CONTINUES TO BE UNIQUELY POSITIONED TO ADDRESS THE EVER-CHANGING NEEDS OF THOSE WE SERVE. WHILE OUR HEALTH AND FITNESS RESOURCES HELP OUR MEMBERS BECOME THEIR BEST SELVES, OUR IMPACT REACHES FAR BEYOND OUR WELLNESS CENTERS. BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE WALLS OF THE Y, WE DELIVER IMPACTFUL PROGRAMMING TO THOSE WHO NEED US MOST. IN 1920, THE FLAGSHIP CENTRAL COMMUNITY BRANCH OPENED ITS DOORS IN DOWNTOWN WORCESTER'S MAIN SOUTH NEIGHBORHOOD. DUE TO THE SOCIOECONOMIC DEMOGRAPHICS OF THIS PART OF THE CITY, THE CENTRAL BRANCH FUNCTIONS AS A SAFE HAVEN FOR THE RESIDENTS OF THE AREA. JUST DOWN THE ROAD, THE GREENDALE FAMILY BRANCH WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1929, THANKS TO NORTON COMPANY'S (NOW SAINT-GOBAIN'S) GENEROUS DONATION OF FACILITIES. THE BOROUGHS FAMILY BRANCH OPENED IN 2002, BUT OUR Y FIRST REACHED THIS UNDERSERVED REGION STARTING IN 1983. OUR NEXT ADDITION, THE FITCHBURG Y, WAS FOUNDED IN 1887 BY A GROUP OF COMMUNITY LEADERS WHO RECOGNIZED THE IMPORTANCE OF THE WORLDWIDE YMCA MOVEMENT. THROUGHOUT THIS BRANCH'S HISTORY, IT HAS STRIVED TO IMPROVE THE Y EXPERIENCE FOR RESIDENTS OF NORTHERN CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS. AFTER BECOMING PART OF OUR Y IN 2012, THE MONTACHUSETT COMMUNITY BRANCH HAS ENABLED US TO CONTINUE FULFILLING OUR CAUSE OF STRENGTHENING THE FOUNDATIONS OF COMMUNITY. SINCE THE OPENING OF THE NEW LEOMINSTER COMMUNITY BRANCH, WE HAVE BEGUN TO SERVE APPROXIMATELY 1,100 MEMBERS IN THIS REGION OF NORTH CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS. THE STATE-OF-THE-ART FACILITY IS HELPING TO REVITALIZE A DOWNTOWN NEIGHBORHOOD, WHILE ACTING AS A RESOURCE FOR A DIVERSE RANGE OF PEOPLE, SUCH AS A NETWORK OF HOMESCHOOL FAMILIES, LOCAL GIRL SCOUT TROOPS AND PROFESSIONAL ATHLETES. WE ARE EXPANDING AND STRENGTHENING THE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES OFFERED AT THE LEOMINSTER COMMUNITY BRANCH TO SERVE EVEN MORE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN NORTH COUNTY. ACROSS THE ASSOCIATION, MANY LOW-INCOME MEMBERS CONTINUE TO BENEFIT FROM OUR LOW- AND NO-COST PROGRAMMING AS WELL AS DIRECT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. PROUDLY, MANY OF OUR INITIATIVES ARE NOW OFFERED AT ALL FIVE BRANCHES, INCLUDING SCHOOL AGE PROGRAMMING AND LIVESTRONG AT THE YMCA. OUR PROMISE: THANKS TO THE STRENGTH AND DIVERSITY OF OUR ASSOCIATION, WE ARE ABLE TO JOIN TOGETHER TO FULFILL OUR COMMITMENT TO NURTURING THE POTENTIAL OF YOUTH, PROMOTING HEALTHY LIVING AND BUILDING A SENSE OF SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY. WE ARE DEDICATED TO THE WELLBEING OF OUR CHILDREN, OUR HEALTH AND OUR NEIGHBORS. ONLY BY WORKING TOGETHER WITH PASSIONATE STAFF, VOLUNTEERS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS, CAN WE ADDRESS THE EVER-CHANGING NEEDS OF THOSE WE SERVE. WITH THIS IN MIND, AT THE Y, OUR CAUSE IS STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES. EVERY DAY, WE WORK SIDE-BY-SIDE WITH LOCAL PARTNERS TO ENSURE EVERYONE, REGARDLESS OF AGE, INCOME OR BACKGROUND, HAS THE TOOLS TO BECOME THEIR BEST SELVES. OUR IMPACT: OUR Y INTENTIONALLY ALTERS PROGRAM OFFERINGS BY BRANCH TO RESPOND TO THE NEEDS OF THE NEIGHBORHOODS WE SERVE. WE ARE PROUD TO CONSISTENTLY PROVIDE RELEVANT AND ENGAGING PROGRAMMING. OUR MEMBERS AND COMMUNITY RESIDENTS HAVE COME TO RELY ON US FOR INITIATIVES, WHICH OFFER SAFE ENVIRONMENTS FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES AND WHICH ADDRESS CHRONIC HEALTH ISSUES, SUCH AS CANCER AND OBESITY - AND SO MUCH MORE. WITH OUR SUPPORT, EVERYONE WHO TURNS TO THE Y CAN ACHIEVE THEIR WELLBEING GOALS. FOR THE MOST EFFECTIVE PROGRAM APPROACHES, WE HAVE GROUPED OUR PROGRAMS AND SERVICES INTO THREE AREAS OF FOCUS:
PART III, LINE 4 (A-C) EXAMPLES OF PROGRAMS INCLUDE: YOUTH DEVELOPMENT - NURTURING THE POTENTIAL OF EVERY CHILD AT OUR Y, CHILDREN AND TEENS ARE A PRIORITY BECAUSE WE BELIEVE IN A FUTURE WHERE A THRIVING COMMUNITY IS LED BY THE YOUNGEST GENERATION. OUR INITIATIVES SET A FOUNDATION FOCUSED ON EDUCATION, A BALANCED LIFESTYLE AND RESPONSIBILITY TO THE COMMUNITY. EACH PROGRAM ENGAGES VOLUNTEER MENTORS TO SERVE AS ROLE MODELS FOR YOUTH, DEMONSTRATING ALL THEY CAN ASPIRE TO BE. STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS ALSO STRIVE TO EMPOWER YOUTH PROGRAM ATTENDEES TO BUILD CONFIDENCE AND PRACTICAL SKILLS THEY CAN UTILIZE IN SCHOOL AND BEYOND. EXAMPLES OF PROGRAMS INCLUDE: EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION Y EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION STRENGTHENS THE HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT OF INFANTS, TODDLERS, YOUNG CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES BY SUPPORTING EARLY LITERACY, HEALTHY-HABITS DEVELOPMENT AND STRONG PARENTING SKILLS. OUR PROGRAM PROVIDES EARLY-LEARNING READINESS EXPERIENCES DESIGNED TO PREPARE THEM FOR ENTERING THE EDUCATION SYSTEM ON THE RIGHT FOOT. WE ALSO FEATURE NUTRITIONALLY EDUCATIONAL EXERCISES WHEN AGE APPROPRIATE, SUCH AS FOOD GROUP SORTING AND HEALTHY FOOD COLLAGES, ALONG WITH FRUIT AND VEGETABLE COLOR ORGANIZATION. OUR GOAL IS TO IGNITE A LIFELONG LOVE OF LEARNING. BY OFFERING THIS VITAL PROGRAMMING, THE Y IS LAYING THE GROUNDWORK FOR ONGOING ACHIEVEMENT AND SUCCESS. SCHOOL'S OUT THIS AFTER SCHOOL CARE INITIATIVE IS AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS THROUGHOUT THE ASSOCIATION FROM KINDERGARTEN TO SIXTH GRADE AND DEVELOPS PHYSICAL, INTELLECTUAL, EMOTIONAL AND SOCIAL SKILLS IN CHILDREN. STUDENTS IN SCHOOL'S OUT FOLLOW THE SAME SCHEDULE EVERY DAY - AS MUCH AS THAT IS POSSIBLE. OUR STAFF UNDERSTANDS THAT IN ORDER TO MEET THE CONSTANTLY CHANGING AND EXPANDING NEEDS OF YOUTH, IT IS ESSENTIAL TO BE FLEXIBLE AND ADAPTIVE. WHEN CHILDREN FIRST ARRIVE TO SCHOOL'S OUT AFTER SCHOOL, THEY HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO RELAX WITH QUIET ACTIVITIES. IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING QUIET PLAYTIME IS A HEALTHY MEAL SERVED IN A FAMILY-STYLE SETTING. NEXT, THEY ARE ENCOURAGED TO WORK INDEPENDENTLY DURING HOMEWORK/LEARNING TIME WITH THE SUPPORT OF Y STAFF. FINALLY, CHILDREN ENGAGE IN ACTIVITY TIME. DESPITE THE ESTABLISHED SCHEDULE, WE INTENTIONALLY VARY THE PROGRAM'S ROUTINE TO ENCOURAGE STUDENTS TO BECOME WELL-ROUNDED AND FLEXIBLE. TO INSTILL WELLNESS HABITS IN THE YOUTH WE SERVE, ACTIVE PLAY OR TEAM SPORTS ARE INCORPORATED INTO ACTIVITY TIME AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK AS WELL AS NUTRITIONAL EDUCATION. OUR STAFF ACT AS POSITIVE ROLE MODELS, DEMONSTRATING THE IMPORTANCE OF A HEALTHY AND ACTIVE LIFESTYLE. SCHOOL'S OUT OFFERS A BALANCED AND ADULT-SUPERVISED ENVIRONMENT. CHILDREN FLOURISH IN THE STRUCTURED SETTING WE PROVIDE THEM, AS OUTLINED BY THE WELL-ESTABLISHED SCHOOL-AGE CARE CURRICULUM FRAMEWORKS FROM THE YMCA OF THE USA. THE CORE CONTENT AREAS ARE ARTS & HUMANITIES; CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT; HEALTH, WELLNESS AND FITNESS; LITERACY; STEM; SERVICE-LEARNING; AND SOCIAL COMPETENCE AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION. OUR MAIN GOAL IS TO KEEP YOUTH ENGAGED IN LEARNING WHILE HAVING FUN. THE SCHOOL'S OUT EXPERIENCE IS CRAFTED TO COMPLEMENT SCHOOL LEARNING PRACTICES, SUPPORT DIVERSE LEARNING STYLES AND ENCOURAGE THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE WHOLE CHILD IN SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY TO ENSURE ACADEMIC AND SOCIAL SUCCESS FOR THE CHILDREN WE SUPPORT. MOREOVER, DATA SHOWS THAT AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS INCREASE CHILDREN'S ENGAGEMENT IN SCHOOL, REDUCE THEIR RISK OF ABSENTEEISM AND ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION AND RAISE THEIR LIKELIHOOD OF GOING TO COLLEGE. THE PROGRAM'S SERVICES ARE A WELCOME RELIEF TO MANY WORKING PARENTS WHO PREVIOUSLY STRUGGLED TO ARRANGE TRANSPORTATION TO QUALITY CHILDCARE - LEAVING THEIR CHILDREN POTENTIALLY UNSUPERVISED AND AT RISK TO DESTRUCTIVE DECISIONS. THANKS TO SCHOOL'S OUT, PARENTS IN OUR COMMUNITIES CAN GO TO WORK KNOWING THEIR CHILDREN ARE NOT ONLY SAFE, BUT LEARNING, GROWING AND THRIVING. SUMMER LITERACY PROGRAMS AT CAMP BLANCHARD, CAMP LOWE, CAMP ALDEN AND LAKESIDE SUMMER CAMP, LITERACY ACTIVITIES AND SPECIAL FIELD TRIPS ARE INCORPORATED INTO THE CURRICULUM IN ORDER TO MITIGATE SUMMER LEARNING LOSS. ONCE AGAIN ENGAGING IN THE CITY-WIDE SUMMER LITERACY INITIATIVE, WE CONDUCTED SUMMER PLAY TO HELP KEEP YOUTH EXCITED ABOUT READING AND WRITING DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS WHILE GAINING MANY OTHER SKILLS. IN 2016, AT THE CENTRAL COMMUNITY AND GREENDALE FAMILY BRANCHES, UTILIZING THREE WORCESTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS LITERACY SPECIALISTS, THIS PROGRAM RAN FIVE MORNINGS A WEEK FOR SIX WEEKS. ACROSS THE BOARD, WE SAW OUTSTANDING RESULTS IN THE REDUCTION OF LEARNING LOSS - SOME PARTICIPANTS EVEN GAINED MORE LITERACY SKILLS THAN THEY HAD WHEN THEY STARTED! ALL YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS OFFERED THROUGH OUR Y DURING THE SUMMER INVOLVE LITERACY COMPONENTS. STEM CURRICULUM FROM AS EARLY AS PRESCHOOL, OUR Y'S PROGRAMMING BEGINS TO ESTABLISH A FOUNDATION OF STEM (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATHEMATICS) AND OTHER CRITICAL CONCEPTS. UNDERSTANDING THAT STEM SUBJECTS ARE BECOMING INCREASINGLY IMPORTANT FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS AND ARE THE FASTEST GROWING EMPLOYMENT INDUSTRIES, WE INFUSE CURRICULA IN ALL OF OUR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS WITH SOME ASPECTS OF STEM. ALWAYS GROWING TO FIT EVOLVING TRENDS, OUR SCHOOL AGE PROGRAMS ENGAGE ATTENDEES IN A VARIETY OF STEM ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING MEASURING PORTION SIZES AND FOLLOWING A RECIPE. IN ADDITION, OUR TEEN INITIATIVES CONNECT YOUNG PEOPLE WITH STEM RESOURCES AND PROJECTS TO ADVANCE THEIR HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE CAREERS. FOR EXAMPLE, STUDENTS RECENTLY WORKED WITH A LOCAL COLLEGE TO FILM, EDIT AND DISTRIBUTE A VIDEO ENCOURAGING YOUNG WOMEN TO VOTE. THESE ARE JUST A FEW EXAMPLES OF THE WAYS OUR Y IS DEDICATED TO ENHANCING OUR PROGRAMS TO EQUIP YOUTH PARTICIPANTS FOR SUCCESS IN STEM FIELDS. SUMMER CAMP YMCA SUMMER CAMPS ARE DESIGNED TO HELP LOCAL CHILDREN ENJOY A FUN SUMMER EXPERIENCE IN A SAFE AND ADULT-SUPERVISED ENVIRONMENT. FOR CHILDREN ACROSS THE CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS, CAMP PROGRAMMING MITIGATES SUMMER LEARNING LOSS, TEACHES ESSENTIAL WATER-SAFETY SKILLS, BUILDS HEALTHY-LIVING SKILLS, PRESENTS OPPORTUNITIES FOR MAKING NEW FRIENDS AND SO MUCH MORE. SUMMER CAMP OFFERS A VARIETY OF CRITICAL EDUCATIONAL COMPONENTS ALONG WITH TRADITIONAL CAMP ACTIVITIES AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO ENJOY THE GREAT OUTDOORS. DAILY SCHEDULES INCLUDE SWIM INSTRUCTION, ARTS AND CRAFTS, NATURE EXPLORATION, HIKING AND SPORTS. PARTICIPANTS WILL DEVELOP SKILLS THROUGH A VARIED PROGRAM STRUCTURE, FEATURING CAMP GAMES AND PROJECTS WHICH ENCOURAGE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, HEALTHY LIVING, AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY. WE STRIVE TO ENSURE THAT CHILDREN DEVELOP LEADERSHIP SKILLS AND SELF-ESTEEM AND GROW PERSONALLY THROUGH CHARACTER-BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES IN A STRUCTURED, POSITIVE ENVIRONMENT. PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED AT CAMP LOWE, LOCATED IN LANCASTER, NEAR THE MONTACHUSETT COMMUNITY BRANCH, AND AT CAMP BLANCHARD IN SUTTON. ADDITIONALLY, CAMP GREENDALE ON INDIAN LAKE IS LOCATED IN NORTHERN WORCESTER. WE ALSO RUN A MULTITUDE OF SUMMER CAMPS AT FOUR OF OUR Y BRANCHES ALONG WITH A CAMP AT LAKESIDE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT IN COLLABORATION WITH WORCESTER HOUSING AUTHORITY. CAMPERS ARE BETWEEN THE AGES OF 6 AND 17, AND MANY RELY ON SOME FORM OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO ATTEND. AT EACH LOCATION, HOURS OF OPERATION ARE A RELIEF TO MANY LOW-INCOME PARENTS WHO WORK LONG HOURS AND WOULD OTHERWISE NOT BE ABLE TO ENSURE THEIR CHILDREN ARE IN A SAFE, EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT. MINORITY ACHIEVERS PROGRAM THE MINORITY ACHIEVERS PROGRAM (MAP) IS A NO-COST PROGRAM WHICH HAS SUPPORTED OVER 500 AT-RISK TEENS, TO DATE, IN BUILDING BRIGHTER FUTURES FOR THEMSELVES. THE MONTACHUSETT TEEN CENTER AT THE MONTACHUSETT COMMUNITY BRANCH AND THE TEEN ACHIEVEMENT CENTER AT THE CENTRAL COMMUNITY BRANCH HOUSE THE PROGRAM. MAP'S STRATEGY HELPS VULNERABLE YOUTH DEVELOP SKILLS TO SUCCEED IN HIGH SCHOOL AND MATRICULATE TO COLLEGE WHILE INSPIRING THEM WITH A SENSE OF SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND HEALTH LIVING. THANKS TO OUR DEDICATED MISSION PARTNERS, INCLUDING LOCAL COLLEGES AND YOUTH SERVICE AGENCIES, MAP PROVIDES ACADEMIC AND COLLEGE READINESS TO ENSURE PARTICIPANTS' ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION. STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS ARE EMPOWERING TEENS TO SIT IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT FOR THEIR FUTURES. MENTORS FROM LOCAL COLLEGES AND OTHER INSTITUTIONS OFTEN WORK WITH MAP PARTICIPANTS TO COMPLETE COMMUNITY PROJECTS, SUCH AS A WINTER BOOT DRIVE. THE NEWEST ADDITION TO THE PROGRAM, KARMA CAFE. PROVIDES YOUNG PEOPLE AT THE CENTRAL COMMUNITY BRANCH WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN PRACTICAL JOB SKILLS. TEENS CONTINUE TO FEEL PRIDE IN THEIR ACHIEVEMENTS THROUGH MAP, AND ENROLLMENT CONTINUES TO BE STEADY. FORMER MAP PARTICIPANTS BECOME VALUABLE ROLE MODELS FOR CURRENT STUDENTS; MANY PAST GRADUATES COME BACK AND SERVE AS MENTORS. WE ARE PROUD TO STATE THAT IN 2016, 100% OF THE 10 HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS GRADUATED AND WENT ON TO COLLEGE.
PART III, LINE 4 (A-C) HEALTHY LIVING - IMPROVING THE NATION'S HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OUR Y IS PROUD TO BE A CATALYST IN SUPPORTING INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN THEIR PURSUIT OF A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE. AS PART OF OUR OVERALL COMMITMENT TO HEALTH AND WELLBEING, WE JOINED A MOVEMENT KNOWN AS HEALTH INNOVATION - A NATIONAL RESPONSE TO THE GROWING OBESITY CRISIS. OUR Y STRIVES TO SET THE BAR FOR WELLNESS STANDARDS - NOT JUST MEET THEM. OUR PROGRAMMING IS DRIVEN BY STAFF, VOLUNTEERS AND MISSION PARTNERS AND IS MEMBER-FOCUSED. AT A BRANCH LEVEL, NATIONAL RESOURCES AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE HAVE TRANSLATED INTO PROGRAM INNOVATION AND IMPROVEMENT RELATING TO OUR YOUTH, ADULT AND SENIOR WELLNESS INITIATIVES. OVER THE PAST FEW YEARS, WE HAVE BUILT CAPACITY AND HAVE BEEN ABLE TO EXPERIMENT WITH DIFFERENT ASPECTS OF PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION, ALL WITH THE GOAL OF MEETING INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHERE THEY ARE ON THEIR WELLNESS JOURNEYS. EXAMPLES OF INNOVATIVE HEALTHY-LIVING INITIATIVES INCLUDE: LIVESTRONG AT THE YMCA OUR Y HAS PROUDLY HOSTED LIVESTRONG AT THE YMCA SINCE 2011. WE ARE PRIVILEGED TO BE AMONGST THE RANKS OF OVER 400 YMCAS ACROSS THE NATION WHO OFFER THIS PROGRAM. OUR INITIATIVE IS INSTRUMENTAL IN HELPING THE PEOPLE AFFECTED BY CANCER REACH THEIR HOLISTIC HEALTH GOALS. SURVIVORS AND THEIR CAREGIVERS BUILD A NETWORK OF SUPPORT, COMPOSED OF EVERYONE FROM Y STAFF TO PEERS IN THE COMMUNITY, IN ORDER TO IMPROVE THEIR WELLBEING IN BODY, MIND AND SPIRIT. WE HAVE SERVED OVER 500 SURVIVORS ALONG WITH MANY MORE FAMILY MEMBERS AND LOVED ONES. LIVESTRONG AT THE Y IS AVAILABLE TO ANY ADULT OVER THE AGE OF18 WHO HAS COMPLETED OR IS UNDERGOING CANCER TREATMENT. Y STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS PERFORM AN EXTENSIVE INTAKE PROCESS, INCLUDING COMMUNICATION WITH POTENTIAL PARTICIPANTS' PHYSICIANS. TO REACH MORE PEOPLE IN NEED, OUR Y PARTNERS WITH VALUABLE COMMUNITY LEADERS, SUCH AS SAINT VINCENT HOSPITAL AND DANA-FARBER CANCER INSTITUTE, TO HELP INFORM POTENTIAL PARTICIPANTS ABOUT THE BENEFITS OF THE PROGRAM. OUR Y IS PROUD TO FOSTER RELATIONSHIPS IN OUR REGION WITH PRESTIGIOUS MEDICAL INSTITUTIONS, SUCH AS THESE, WHO SHARE OUR COMMITMENT TO COMPASSIONATELY SUPPORTING VULNERABLE MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITIES. ONE OF THE MOST POSITIVE ASPECTS OF LIVESTRONG AT THE Y IS OUR ABILITY TO BE FLEXIBLE, WHICH IS MADE POSSIBLE BY OFFERING THE PROGRAM ACROSS OUR FIVE BRANCHES. THANKS TO THE EVIDENCE-INFORMED CURRICULUM, OUR STAFF IS ABLE TO TAILOR THE EXERCISE ROUTINES TO MEET THE HEALTH AND SAFETY NEEDS OF EACH INDIVIDUAL. FOR CERTAIN SURVIVORS, A CALMING, OUTDOOR YOGA CLASS IS THE BEST FIT. FOR EXAMPLE, ONE PARTICIPANT WAS ONLY ABLE TO DO SEATED, LOW-IMPACT EXERCISES - THE Y TRAINER EVEN CARRIED HER CHAIR WHEN SHE WAS TOO WEAK TO LIFT IT. OTHERS CAN HANDLE A MORE RIGOROUS SPINNING CLASS OR STRENGTH TRAINING SESSION WITHOUT STRAINING THEIR BODIES. THE PROGRAM'S FITNESS CURRICULUM HAS BEEN ENHANCED BEEN MODERNIZED AND INVIGORATED WELLNESS CENTERS THROUGHOUT THE ASSOCIATION. LET'S GO! LET'S GO!: FAMILY FITNESS AND NUTRITION IS A PEDIATRICIAN-REFERRED PROGRAM OPERATED IN COLLABORATION WITH RELIANT MEDICAL GROUP PROFESSIONALS FOR EIGHT-WEEK SESSIONS. THE INITIATIVE FOCUSES ON CHILDREN, AGES NINE TO 17, WHO HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS OVERWEIGHT OR OBESE, AND ENGAGES THEIR ENTIRE FAMILY TO DEVELOP SKILLS FOR A BALANCED LIFESTYLE. THE PROGRAM MEETS TWICE PER WEEK FOR ONE HOUR EACH SESSION. THE LARGE GROUP CLASSES PROVIDE HANDS-ON EDUCATION AND KNOWLEDGE SPECIFIC TO HEALTHY EATING AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY. FITNESS-LED PROGRAMMING ENCOURAGES FULL FAMILY INVOLVEMENT AND GIVES PARENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE. THE SMALL-GROUP SESSION IS A MEANS OF REINFORCING FAMILY FITNESS WHILE ATTENDING TO PROGRAM ATTENDEES' INDIVIDUAL FITNESS NEEDS. PARTICIPANTS ARE ALSO AWARDED A FAMILY MEMBERSHIP FOR THE DURATION OF THE PROGRAM AS A WAY TO ENCOURAGE FAMILIES TO PRACTICE NEWLY-LEARNED COMPETENCIES. AFTER THE CYCLE CONCLUDES, ALL ALUMNI ARE ELIGIBLE TO TAKE PART IN THE GRADUATE CLUB: A FITNESS CLASS HELD WEEKLY AT NO COST FOR PROGRAM GRADUATES. SHORE PARK COLLABORATION THE YMCA IS EXCITED TO CONTINUE ITS COLLABORATION WITH THE CITY OF WORCESTER AND BANCROFT SCHOOL IN AN EFFORT TO PROVIDE SAFE ACCESS TO SHORE PARK'S WATERFRONT. LOCAL FAMILIES HAVE A SAFE AND FUN PLACE TO GATHER, COOL OFF AND ENJOY THE SUMMER MONTHS. OUR Y ENSURES THE SAFETY AND WELLNESS OF HUNDREDS OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, THANKS TO THE DEDICATION OF HIGHLY-TRAINED STAFF, WHILE ENCOURAGING OUR NEIGHBORS TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS WONDERFUL COMMUNITY ASSET. Y-FIT Y FIT IS A HEALTH AND WELLNESS INITIATIVE FOR TEENS STRUGGLING WITH WEIGHT-RELATED HEALTH CONCERNS. THE PROGRAM'S TARGET AUDIENCE ARE YOUNG PEOPLE, AGES 12 TO 18, FROM THE MAIN SOUTH NEIGHBORHOOD WHO ARE AT A HIGHER RISK FOR OBESITY AND OTHER HEALTH FACTORS. THE PROGRAMMING STRUCTURE TAKES ADVANTAGE OF THE CENTRAL COMMUNITY BRANCH'S TEEN ACHIEVEMENT CENTER, WHICH INCLUDES A DEDICATED WELLNESS CENTER AND ROCK CLIMBING WALL. EVERY DAY AFTER SCHOOL, Y FIT PARTICIPANTS LEARN HEALTHY-LIVING SKILLS IN A SAFE, ADULT-SUPERVISED ENVIRONMENT, WHILE ALSO RECEIVING THE GUIDANCE OF VOLUNTEER AND STAFF MENTORS. PARTICIPANTS LEAVE THE PROGRAM WITH INCREASED KNOWLEDGE OF NUTRITIOUS EATING AND HEALTHY PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND A NETWORK OF FRIENDS AND MENTORS FROM THE TEEN ACHIEVEMENT CENTER. THIS YEAR, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE WELLNESS DEPARTMENT, A NUTRITIONIST VISITED THE BRANCH ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS TO GIVE COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS. OUR Y IS DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE HEALTH OF OUR YOUNGEST COMMUNITY MEMBERS. IN PARTICULAR, WE ARE COMMITTED TO ADDRESSING THE OBESITY EPIDEMIC THAT HAS BEEN SPREADING ACROSS THE COUNTRY. ACCORDING TO THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION, CHILDHOOD OBESITY HAS MORE THAN DOUBLED IN CHILDREN AND QUADRUPLED IN ADOLESCENTS IN THE PAST THIRTY YEARS. CHILDHOOD OBESITY HAS BOTH IMMEDIATE AND LONG-TERM EFFECTS ON HEALTH AND WELL-BEING. UNFORTUNATELY, DIVERSE POPULATIONS, SUCH AS HISPANIC/LATINO AND AFRICAN-AMERICAN/BLACK YOUTH, ARE DISPROPORTIONATELY AT RISK TO LIVE IN FOOD-INSECURE HOUSEHOLDS AND TO SUFFER FROM HEALTH PROBLEMS, LIKE OBESITY. ALL OF OUR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS FEATURE SOME FORM OF NUTRITION AND FITNESS EDUCATION, ESPECIALLY Y FIT AND LET'S GO!. THESE PROGRAMS BUILD SKILLS IN YOUNG PEOPLE IN A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT THAT EMPOWERS GROWTH, POSITIVE EXPERIENCES AND SUCCESS IN MANY FACETS OF THEIR LIVES. PARTICIPANTS DEVELOP SKILLS AND RESOURCES TO MANAGE AND SUSTAIN HEALTHY LIFE CHOICES. THE POTENTIAL LONG-TERM BENEFITS INCLUDE REDUCED HEALTH CARE COSTS, INCREASED LIFE EXPECTANCY WITH DECREASED CHRONIC DISEASE, BUILDING BLOCKS TO INFORMED HEALTHY DECISION MAKING AND INDEPENDENCE.
PART III, LINE 4 (A-C) SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY - GIVING BACK AND PROVIDING SUPPORT TO OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH A VARIETY OF TEEN AND COMMUNITY-BASED INITIATIVES OUR Y FULFILLS OUR PROMISE OF BEING A GOOD NEIGHBOR THROUGH RELEVANT AND ENGAGING PROGRAMMING DELIVERED AT OUR Y'S BRANCHES AND OFFSITE AT COMMUNITY LOCATIONS. WE ENGAGE Y VOLUNTEERS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS WHO ARE IN TUNE WITH THE NEEDS OF THEIR NEIGHBORHOODS TO DEVELOP, STRENGTHEN AND IMPLEMENT INITIATIVES, WHICH EFFECTIVELY ADDRESS THE ISSUES FACING OUR COMMUNITIES. EXAMPLES INCLUDE: SPARTACUS SPARTACUS IS A VITAL PROGRAM AIMED AT MITIGATING FUTURE NEGATIVE COURT INVOLVEMENT FOR COURT-ACQUAINTED TEENS. THIS INITIATIVE STRIVES TO INSTILL A SENSE OF COMMUNITY BY ENCOURAGING PARTICIPANTS TO MAKE THEIR NEIGHBORHOODS SAFER FOR EVERYONE AND DEMONSTRATING THE MERITS OF CHOOSING A MORE POSITIVE COURSE IN LIFE. SPARTACUS WORKS WITH APPROXIMATELY 80 AT-RISK TEENS ANNUALLY AT THE MONTACHUSETT AND CENTRAL COMMUNITY BRANCHES. THE PROGRAM LASTS EIGHT WEEKS AND ENGAGES PARTICIPANTS THROUGH: ADVENTURE-BASED ACTIVITIES, BOOT-CAMP STYLE WORKOUTS, ACADEMIC TUTORING, COMMUNITY SERVICE, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, ANGER MANAGEMENT COUNSELING AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE ASSISTANCE. YOUTH ARE PRESENTED WITH CHALLENGES AND EMPOWERED WITH THE KNOWLEDGE AND CONFIDENCE TO IMPLEMENT CREATIVE SOLUTIONS. THESE SKILLS WILL HELP TEENS BUILD A BRIGHT FUTURE FOR THEMSELVES. ENGAGING A NEIGHBORHOOD - ENGAGING A COMMUNITY THE YMCA IS PROUD OF ITS INVOLVEMENT IN MANY NEIGHBORHOOD COMMUNITY EVENTS THAT PROMOTE OUR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY FOCUS AREA. NATIONAL NIGHT OUT IS A RENOWNED NEIGHBORHOOD CRIME AND DRUG PREVENTION EVENT THAT OCCURS ANNUALLY ON THE FIRST TUESDAY IN AUGUST. THIS EVENT IS CELEBRATED IN MANY OF AMERICA'S LARGEST CITIES AND TOWNS. IN ADDITION TO INCREASING AWARENESS OF CRIME AND DRUG PREVENTION PROGRAMS, NATIONAL NIGHT OUT STRENGTHENS NEIGHBORHOOD SPIRIT AND COMMUNITY-POLICE PARTNERSHIP, WHILE SENDING A MESSAGE TO CRIMINALS THAT OUR NEIGHBORHOODS ARE ORGANIZED AND FIGHTING BACK AGAINST CRIME. EACH AUGUST, THE CENTRAL COMMUNITY BRANCH HOSTS WORCESTER'S NATIONAL NIGHT OUT. FAMILIES OF MANY DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS, LOCAL POLITICIANS AND LEADERS, POLICE OFFICERS, FIREFIGHTERS, CLERGY AND PEOPLE OF ALL AGES CELEBRATE OUR COMMUNITY COMING TOGETHER. THIS ANNUAL EVENT FEATURES THE PARTICIPATION OF DOZENS OF CHILDREN WHO ENJOY THE MANY EDUCATIONAL AND FUN ACTIVITIES HELD THAT NIGHT. MANY PARENTS TAKE THE OPPORTUNITY TO ASK HOW THEY CAN GET INVOLVED IN COMMUNITY PROGRAMS THAT ARE FOCUSED ON PROTECTING THEIR NEIGHBORHOODS. THE EVENING INCLUDES FUN ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS FACE PAINTING, EDUCATIONAL GAMES AND A FESTIVE BLOCK PARTY ATMOSPHERE. THERE ARE SEVERAL OTHER NEIGHBORHOOD INITIATIVES THAT COMBINE THE EFFORTS OF THE YMCA, VOLUNTEERS AND/OR OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT ASSIST IN MEETING OUR MISSION AND CAUSE. OUR GREENDALE FAMILY BRANCH HAS EMBRACED THE Y-USA'S TOGETHERHOOD PROGRAM. THIS INITIATIVE CONNECTS PEOPLE FROM ALL BACKGROUNDS TO PLAN AND CARRY OUT VOLUNTEER PROJECTS THAT MEET REAL NEEDS IN OUR NEIGHBORHOODS AND BEYOND. IN 2016, A GROUP OF OVER 50 VOLUNTEERS PACKAGED MEALS FOR HOMELESS CHILDREN IN HAITI AND ANOTHER GROUP COLLECTED OVER 50 BAGS OF CLOTHING TO DONATE TO ANDY'S ATTIC AT SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL IN WORCESTER. DIVERSITY, INCLUSION AND GLOBAL INNOVATION YMCA ACCORDING TO THE FRAMEWORKS DEVELOPED BY Y-USA, A DIVERSITY, INCLUSION AND GLOBAL INNOVATION Y IS DISTINGUISHED FROM OTHER ASSOCIATIONS BY ITS COMMITMENT TO ACHIEVING AND MAINTAINING EXCEPTIONAL GLOBAL BEST PRACTICES. IN 2012, WE WERE HONORED TO JOIN A GROUP OF ONLY 50 YS TO BECOME TO BE GIVEN THIS DISTINCTION. DIVERSITY, INCLUSION AND GLOBAL INNOVATION YS FOCUS ON RESPONDING TO AND SERVING DIVERSE AND CHANGING REGIONS AND POPULATIONS IN ORDER TO BEST STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES. OUR Y'S STRATEGY FOSTERS UNDERSTANDING OF AND CONNECTION TO THE GLOBAL REALITY INFLUENCING LOCAL CITIES AND TOWNS, ADDRESSES DEMOGRAPHIC CHANGES, DEVELOPS PROGRAMS/SERVICES TO MEET THE NEEDS OF DIVERSE, UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES AND POSITIONS US AS A LEADING GLOBAL HUMAN SERVICE ORGANIZATION. AS A NATIONALLY-RECOGNIZED DIVERSITY, INCLUSION AND GLOBAL INNOVATION Y, WE CONSTANTLY STRIVE TO IDENTIFY AND ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF THE DIVERSE POPULATIONS WE SERVE. IN 2016, WE TURNED OUR FOCUS TO INCLUSIVE PROGRAMMING, SUCH AS GLOBAL SPORTS FOR BRAZILIAN - AMONG MANY OTHER - POPULATIONS, FEMALE-ONLY CLASSES FOR MUSLIM WOMEN AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. WE ALSO ENGAGED A LOCAL UNIVERSITY IN A PROJECT TO STUDY THE NEEDS AND CULTURES OF NEWCOMER POPULATIONS IN OUR COMMUNITY. INVESTMENTS IN PEOPLE IN 2016, OUR Y REACHED THE $1 MILLION GOAL FOR THE ANNUAL CAMPAIGN, DIRECTLY BENEFITING THOSE MEMBERS WHO RELY ON US MOST. AS AN ORGANIZATION, WE PROVIDED $1,150,000 IN DIRECT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND AN ADDITIONAL $1,400,000 IN PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT SUPPORT MEMBERS AND THE GREATER COMMUNITY. OUR SIGNATURE EVENTS, THE ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC AND THE LIVESTRONG AT THE YMCA PROGRAM RECEPTION, ARE INSTRUMENTAL IN HELPING US ACHIEVE OUR GOAL AND PROVIDING HIGH LEVELS OF ASSISTANCE THROUGHOUT CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS.
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