Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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| (i) Name of supported organization | (ii) EIN | (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 10 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) | |
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Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2014 | (b) 2015 | (c) 2016 | (d) 2017 | (e) 2018 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
Calendar year
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(a) 2014 | (b) 2015 | (c) 2016 | (d) 2017 | (e) 2018 | (f) Total | |
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| 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 | ||||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2014 | (b) 2015 | (c) 2016 | (d) 2017 | (e) 2018 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . | 255,256 | 239,268 | 635,637 | 452,609 | 203,339 | 1,786,109 |
| 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 | 5,219,754 | 5,402,647 | 5,588,450 | 5,646,643 | 5,817,910 | 27,675,404 |
| 3 | Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 ..... | 0 | |||||
| 4 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf... | 0 | |||||
| 5 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge | 0 | |||||
| 6 | Total. Add lines 1 through 5 | 5,475,010 | 5,641,915 | 6,224,087 | 6,099,252 | 6,021,249 | 29,461,513 |
| 7a | Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| c | Add lines 7a and 7b.. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.) | 29,461,513 | |||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2014 | (b) 2015 | (c) 2016 | (d) 2017 | (e) 2018 | (f) Total | |
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| 9 | Amounts from line 6... | 5,475,010 | 5,641,915 | 6,224,087 | 6,099,252 | 6,021,249 | 29,461,513 |
| 10a | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. | 30,082 | 6,756 | 1,319 | 28,007 | 29,640 | 95,804 |
| b | Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975. | 0 | |||||
| c | Add lines 10a and 10b. | 30,082 | 6,756 | 1,319 | 28,007 | 29,640 | 95,804 |
| 11 | Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on. | 0 | |||||
| 12 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) .. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. | 5,505,092 | 5,648,671 | 6,225,406 | 6,127,259 | 6,050,889 | 29,557,317 |
| Section A - Adjusted Net Income | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 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) |
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| 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): |
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| 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 | ||||
| Section D - Distributions | Current Year | |
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| 1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes | ||
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Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity |
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| 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. | ||
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Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions |
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| 9 Distributable amount for 2018 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-2018 |
(iii) Distributable Amount for 2018 |
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Distributable amount for 2018 from Section C, line 6 |
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Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2018 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI). See instructions. |
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| 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2018: | ||||
| a From 2013....... | ||||
| b From 2014....... | ||||
| c From 2015....... | ||||
| d From 2016....... | ||||
| e From 2017....... | ||||
| fTotal of lines 3a through e | ||||
| g Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| h Applied to 2018 distributable amount | ||||
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Carryover from 2013 not applied (see instructions) |
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| j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f. | ||||
| 4Distributions for 2018 from Section D, line 7: | ||||
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| a Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| b Applied to 2018 distributable amount | ||||
| c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4. | ||||
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Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2018, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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Remaining underdistributions for 2018. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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7 Excess distributions carryover to 2019. Add lines 3j and 4c. |
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| 8 Breakdown of line 7: | ||||
| a Excess from 2014...... | ||||
| b Excess from 2015..... | ||||
| c Excess from 2016..... | ||||
| d Excess from 2017..... | ||||
| e Excess from 2018..... | ||||
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Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| Form 990, Part VI, Line 6 Classes of members or stockholders | Membership Certificates |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing body | CVO, BOARD ATTORNEY AND TREASURER WILL REVIEW BEFORE FILING. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Conflict of interest policy | GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE ENSURES STATEMENTS ARE COMPLETED ANNUALLY AND WITH ALL NEW BOARD MEMBERS. THE COMMITTEE REVIEWS ANY CONFLICTS REPORTED AND ALL MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO INFORM THE COMMITTEE OF ANY NEW POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST BETWEEN ANNUAL STATEMENTS. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a Process to establish compensation of top management official | THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CONDUCTS A COMPENSATION EVALUATION ON THE CEO ANNUALLY WHICH INVOLVES AN INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL ADVISOR AND COMPARABLE DATA IS OBTAINED FROM THE NATIONAL YMCA SALARY DATABASE. THE CEO REVIEWS COMPARABLE DATA FOR THE OTHER OFFICERS PROVIDED BY THE NATIONAL YMCA DATABASE ON A PERIODIC BASIS. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b Process to establish compensation of other employees | THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CONDUCTS A COMPENSATION EVALUATION ON THE CEO ANNUALLY WHICH INVOLVES AN INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL ADVISOR AND COMPARABLE DATA IS OBTAINED FROM THE NATIONAL YMCA SALARY DATABASE. THE CEO REVIEWS COMPARABLE DATA FOR THE OTHER OFFICERS PROVIDED BY THE NATIONAL YMCA DATABASE ON A PERIODIC BASIS. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public | AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE ON OUR WEBSITE; ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. |
| Form 990, Part VIII, Line 2f Other Program Service Revenue | - Total Revenue: , Related or Exempt Function Revenue: , Unrelated Business Revenue: , Revenue Excluded from Tax Under Sections 512, 513, or 514: ; - Total Revenue: , Related or Exempt Function Revenue: , Unrelated Business Revenue: , Revenue Excluded from Tax Under Sections 512, 513, or 514: ; |
| Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 Other changes in net assets or fund balances | NET ASSETS RELEASED FROM RESTRICTIONS - 40880; |
| FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1 ORGANIZATION'S MISSION | FOR 72 YEARS, OUR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION HAS BEEN GIVING PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND BACKGROUNDS THE TOOLS AND SUPPORT THEY NEED TO LEARN, GROW AND THRIVE. WITH TWO MAIN CENTERS AND 7 PROGRAM LOCATIONS WITHIN PORTER COUNTY, THE VALPARAISO FAMILY YMCA REACHES OVER 26,000 LIVES - 1 IN EVERY 7 PEOPLE IN THE PORTER COUNTY AREA IT SERVES - BY NURTURING THE POTENTIAL OF CHILDREN AND TEENS, IMPROVING THE NATION'S HEALTH AND WELL-BEING AND PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE OTHERS AND SUPPORT OUR NEIGHBORS. OUR VISION STATEMENT: TRANSFORM LIVES THROUGH HEALTHY LIVING, SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT. OUR VISION IS TO OFFER HOPE FOR LIFE TO PEOPLE OF ALL AGES, FAITHS, RACES, BACKGROUNDS AND ABILITIES, REGARDLESS OF THEIR SOCIOECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCE. THROUGH A RANGE OF QUALITY OUTCOME-BASED PROGRAMS, SERVICES, PARTNERSHIPS AND COLLABORATIONS, WE OFFER HOPE THROUGHOUT PORTER COUNTY BY INSPIRING YOUTH, IMPROVING HEALTH, SERVING OTHERS AND CREATING COMMUNITY. IN ALL THAT WE DO, WE STRIVE TO MODEL AND TEACH THE YMCA'S CORE CHARACTER VALUES OF CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT AND RESPONSIBILITY. WE BELIEVE THAT EVERYONE DESERVES A CHANCE TO WORK TOWARD REACHING THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. WE BELIEVE THAT LASTING PERSONAL AND SOCIAL CHANGE CAN ONLY COME ABOUT WHEN WE ALL WORK TOGETHER. THANKS TO OUR COMMUNITY'S GENEROUS SUPPORT OF OUR ANNUAL CAMPAIGN, OUR Y REMAINS AVAILABLE TO ALL. |
| FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A PROGRAM SERVICE DESCRIPTION | IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE, THE VALPARAISO FAMILY YMCA IS INVOLVED IN THE FOLLOWING: *GREW PROMISE PORTER COUNTY PROGRAM. THIS IS A COUNTY WIDE PARTNERSHIP WITH THE PORTER COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION TO SET UP COLLEGE FUND ACCOUNTS FOR ALL STUDENTS K-1ST GRADE. *INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM: THE VALPARAISO FAMILY YMCA HAS A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE ASOCIACION CRISTIANA DE JOVENES DE VALPARAISO (YMCA OF VALPARAISO, CHILE). THIS PARTNERSHIP WAS FORMED OVER A DECADE AGO WITH THE INTENTION OF BRIDGING CULTURAL DIVIDES. CURRENTLY OUR PARTNERSHIP INCLUDES AN INTERNSHIP PROGRAM OF VALPARAISO UNIVERSITY STUDENTS, COLLABORATIONS OF PROFESSIONAL STAFF, AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THE CHILEAN YMCA. TWO STUDENTS WERE INVOLVED IN INTERNSHIP THIS YEAR. *MILITARY FAMILIES: YMCAS ACROSS THE COUNTRY PARTNERED WITH THE GOVERNMENT TO PROVIDE SIX MONTH MEMBERSHIPS FOR FAMILIES OF DEPLOYED MILITARY PERSONNEL. OUR Y SERVED 10 MILITARY FAMILIES DURING THE YEAR. *VOLUNTEERS: VOLUNTEERS PLAY AN IMPORTANT ROLE AT OUR YMCA TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF OTHERS. OUR POLICY VOLUNTEERS TOTALED 24 AND OUR PROGRAM VOLUNTEERS TOTALED 1068. TOTAL HOURS CONTRIBUTED DURING 2018 EXCEEDED 10,000 HOURS. *WE HAVE A COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER PROGRAM CALLED TOGETHERHOOD WHERE YMCA MEMBERS AND STAFF CAN VOLUNTEER THEIR TIME OUTSIDE OF THE Y AS A GROUP TO BENEFIT OTHERS. IN 2017 THIS GROUP, PAINTED HOMELESS SHELTER, COOKED FOR A SPECIAL NEEDS CAMP, HOSTED A PICNIC FOR HOMELESS SHELTER, MULCHED A PARK PLAYGROUND, ASSISTED SENIOR LIVING CENTER WITH AN RESIDENT OUTING, AND COLLECTED SUPPLIES FOR ANIMAL SHELTER AND LOCAL SCHOOL SYSTEM. AND LOCAL MILITARY GROUPS. *CERTIFIED 44 INDIVIDUALS IN *CERTIFIED 310 INDIVIDUALS IN CPR AND FIRST AID. *INDIRECTLY SUBSIDIZED YOUTH AND HEALTHY LIVING PROGRAMS $299,632 (COSTS EXCEEDED DIRECT FEES COLLECTED). *THE FAITH COMMITTEE PROVIDED SPIRITUAL OFFERINGS WITH DAY OF PRAYER, SEE YOU AT THE POLE, CLERGY APPRECIATION MONTH. *CONDUCTED A SPLASH PROGRAM OVER SPRING BREAK THAT WAS FREE TO COMMUNITY. PROGRAM PROVIDED SWIM LESSONS FOR 55 CHILDREN. *WORKED WITH BOTH PORTAGE YMCA AND HOBART YMCA TO ASSIST IN OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL ASSESSMENTS. |
| FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1 ORGANIZATION'S MISSION | THE VALPARAISO FAMILY YMCA IS A CAUSE-DRIVEN CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION THAT BRINGS PEOPLE TOGETHER - MEMBERS, VOLUNTEERS, AND COMMUNITY LEADERS -TO BRING ABOUT MEANINGFUL CHANGE BY DEVELOPING THE POTENTIAL OF KIDS, IMPROVING HEALTH AND WELL-BEING, AND GIVING BACK AND SUPPORTING OUR NEIGHBORS. OUR MISSION STATEMENT: TO PUT THE CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES OF CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, AND RESPONSIBILITY INTO PRACTICE THROUGH INCLUSIVE PROGRAMS THAT BUILD HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND, AND BODY. |
| FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A PROGRAM SERVICE DESCRIPTION | OUR YMCA PROGRAMS, SUCH AS THOSE DESCRIBED BELOW, OFFER A RANGE OF EXPERIENCES THAT ENRICH COGNITIVE, SOCIAL, PHYSICAL, AND EMOTIONAL GROWTH. CHILD CARE: THE VALPARAISO FAMILY YMCA SEEKS TO PROVIDE ACCESSIBLE, HIGH QUALITY, COMPREHENSIVE CARE AND EDUCATION FOR A DIVERSE COMMUNITY IN A SAFE, NURTURING ENVIRONMENT. WE BELIEVE A PARTNERSHIP OF CHILD, PARENT, AND DEDICATED STAFF SUPPORTS CHILDREN IN OUR CARE TO BECOME RESPONSIBLE, RESPECTFUL AND CARING INDIVIDUALS. THE PARTNERSHIP STRIVES TO NOURISH THE CHILDREN'S PHYSICAL, INTELLECTUAL, EMOTIONAL AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT BY PROVIDING WELL-ROUNDED, FUN, CREATIVE AND ENRICHING PROGRAMS AND EXPERIENCES. IN 2018, 108 CHILDREN ATTENDED CHILDCARE PROGRAMS SUBSIDIZED BY US FOR A TOTAL OF $81,645. DURING 2018, OUR CHILDCARE PROGRAMS: *UTILIZED A RICH CURRICULUM TO HELP KIDS BUILD A STRONG FOUNDATION FOR FUTURE ACADEMIC AND LIFE SUCCESS AND INSTILLED A LOVE FOR LEARNING IN 304 PRESCHOOL AND TODDLER CHILDREN. THIS CURRICULUM IS A KINDERGARTEN READINESS EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR 3-5 YEAR OLDS. CURRENTLY 98% OF OUR CHILDREN ENROLLED ARE KINDERGARTEN READY. *EMPHASIZED BUILDING STRONG CHARACTER VALUES AND SOCIAL INTERACTION SKILLS WHILE ENGAGING IN SUMMER FUN FOR 171 SUMMER CAMP PARTICIPANTS. *PROVIDED ACADEMIC, SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL ENRICHMENT TO 317 CHILDREN PER WEEK FROM 7 AREA SCHOOLS, IN BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CHILDREN PROGRAMS. *ENGAGED IN FUN, SAFE PLAY IN CHILD WATCH WHILE THEIR PARENTS WERE USING THE Y FOR OVER 35,000 VISITS PER YEAR *CONTINUED STEM (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATH) PROGRAM IN SUMMER CAMP, BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL AND PRESCHOOL. THIS LEARNING INITIATIVE SEEKS TO BUILD YOUTH ANALYTICAL AND PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS THAT PREPARE CHILDREN FOR SUCCESS IN LIFE AND IN STEM CAREERS. *HEPA FACILITY (HEALTHY EATING AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY) IS PART OF CURRICULUM AS WELL AS EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION FOR PARENTS. HEPA ENCOURAGES CHILDREN TO MAKE HEALTHY CHOICES AT THE Y AND AT HOME. CHILDREN ALSO ENGAGE IN 30-60 MINUTES OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AT THE Y. *INTEGRATE 40 DEVELOPMENTAL ASSETS IN CHILDREN THAT HELPS THEM ACT IN POSITIVE WAYS, MAKE BETTER DECISIONS, BOUNCE BACK FROM DIFFICULTIES THROUGH DEVELOPMENT OF COPING SKILLS, AND ENGAGE IN RISKY BEHAVIORS LESS. OTHER YOUTH PROGRAMS: AS AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE VALPARAISO COMMUNITY, THE VALPARAISO FAMILY YMCA HAS SERVED OVER 5,900 YOUTH MEMBERS AND SUPPORTED OUR MISSION TO AN ADDITIONAL 1,800 PROGRAM ONLY PARTICIPANTS THROUGH OFFERING A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS FOR EVERY AGE AND INTEREST IN THE AQUATICS, SPORTS AND YOUTH FITNESS AREAS. DURING 2018, OUR YOUTH PROGRAMS: *ENCOURAGED ACTIVE LIVING AND FOSTERED CONFIDENCE, CHARACTER AND ATHLETIC SKILLS IN THE LIVES OF CHILDREN BY TEACHING: OYOUTH SPORTS TO 1,596 CHILDREN; OROLLER SKATING TO 1,358 CHILDREN; OFITNESS TO 7,200 CHILDREN AND FAMILY FITNESS TO 850 FAMILY PARTICIPANTS *HELPED TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF CHILDREN BY TEACHING SWIMMING AND WATER SKILLS IN 3 POOLS TO 3,561 CHILDREN *48 SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN PARTICIPATED IN CAN DO KIDS PROGRAM THAT FOCUSED ON FITNESS, TEAMWORK, SWIMMING SKILLS AND SOCIALIZATION. *LEGO ROBOTICS PROGRAM - STEM BASED CLASS FOR YOUTH AGES 10-16 WHERE THEY ARE TAUGHT COOPERATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING WITH THEIR PEERS AND BASIC ROBOTICS PRINCIPLES WITH LEGO MINDSTORMS PRODUCTS. STUDENTS DESIGN, PROGRAM, TEST, AND MODIFY THEIR OWN ROBOTS. IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE, THE VALPARAISO FAMILY YMCA BROUGHT THE FOLLOWING EVENTS TO THE COMMUNITY: *HEALTHY KIDS DAY -350 PARTICIPANTS *DADDY DAUGHTER DATE NIGHT-216 PARTICIPANTS *HALLOWEEN AT THE Y-725 PARTICIPANTS *BREAKFAST WITH SANTA-85 PARTICIPANTS . STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS WORKING WITH YOUTH IN OUR YMCA ARE TRAINED TO RECOGNIZE THE IMPORTANCE OF CULTIVATING POSITIVE ASSETS IN YOUTH AND INCORPORATE THIS TRAINING INTO ALL PROGRAMS. HEALTHY LIVING THE Y IS A LEADING VOICE ON HEALTH AND WELL-BEING. WE BRING FAMILIES CLOSER TOGETHER, ENCOURAGE GOOD HEALTH, AND FOSTER CONNECTIONS THROUGH FITNESS, SPORTS, FUN, AND SHARED INTERESTS. THIS IS PARTICULARLY IMPORTANT AS OUR NATION STRUGGLES WITH AN OBESITY CRISIS; FAMILIES STRUGGLE WITH WORK/LIFE BALANCE; AND INDIVIDUALS SEARCH FOR PERSONAL FULFILLMENT. OUR PROGRAMS ARE ACCESSIBLE, AFFORDABLE, AND OPEN TO ALL FAITHS, BACKGROUNDS, ABILITIES, AND INCOME LEVELS. IN 2018, WE PROVIDED $208,803 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO PEOPLE WHO OTHERWISE WOULD HAVE FACED ECONOMIC BARRIERS TO PARTICIPATION. THE VALPARAISO FAMILY YMCA HAS ALSO ENGAGED OVER 16,000 ADULT MEMBERS; INCLUDING ALMOST 5,000 SENIORS, IN HEALTHIER LIVING THROUGH OFFERING A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS FOR EVERY AGE AND INTEREST IN THE AQUATICS, SPORTS AND FITNESS AREAS. THIS INCLUDED THE FOLLOWING IN 2018: *OVER 1,500 ADULTS ENJOYED AQUATIC CLASSES AND EXERCISE; *OVER 119,000 PARTICIPANTS IN FITNESS CLASSES; *1,200 PARTICIPANTS IN OUR ANNUAL 5K/10K RUN OR WALK EVENT; *2,573 PARTICIPANTS IN ADULT SPORTS DURING THE YEAR IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE, THE VALPARAISO FAMILY YMCA: *STRENGTHENED ACTIVE OLDER ADULTS THROUGH A PROGRAM DESIGNED TO MEET THEIR NEEDS - SILVER SNEAKERS. *OFFERS QUALITY, AFFORDABLE HEALTH ENHANCEMENT PROGRAMS TO THE AREA'S WORKFORCE BY PARTNERING WITH 33 COMPANIES. THIS COMMITMENT ALLOWS EMPLOYEES AND THEIR FAMILIES AN OPPORTUNITY TO ENGAGE IN A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE AND PERSONALLY GROW IN AREAS OF INDIVIDUAL INTEREST. *CONDUCTED LIVESTRONG AT THE YMCA PROGRAM SUPPORTING 32 SURVIVORS OF CANCER. THIS PROGRAM HELPS CANCER SURVIVORS IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF THEIR LIFE AND ACHIEVE THEIR HOLISTIC HEALTH GOALS. *PARTNERED WITH A NON-PROFIT HOSPITAL TO DELIVER SERVICES THAT ENHANCE MEMBER'S HEALTH AND WELLNESS ALL GEARED TOWARDS CHRONIC DISEASE PREVENTION. PRIMARY AREAS OF PARTNERSHIP: OCOMMUNITY AND MEMBERS RECEIVED FREE SCREENINGS FOR VARIOUS AREAS OF WHICH SEVERAL SCREENINGS RESULTED IN CRITICAL FINDINGS THAT WERE LIFE SAVING OSEMINARS ON HEALTH AND WELLNESS TOPICS ALL DELIVERED BY MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS OHEALTH FAIR, NUTRITION CONSULTATION, AND PHYSICIANS CONSULTATIONS *OTHER SPECIAL EVENTS INCLUDED: OSENIOR DAY ---90 PARTICIPANTS OCHRISTMAS MARKET ---1200 VISITORS OSENIOR OUTINGS ---350 PARTICIPANTS SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY OUR YMCA BELIEVES IN GIVING BACK AND SUPPORTING OUR NEIGHBORS. WE HAVE BEEN LISTENING AND RESPONDING TO OUR COMMUNITY'S MOST CRITICAL SOCIAL NEEDS FOR 72 YEARS. Y PROGRAMS DESCRIBED BELOW ARE EXAMPLES OF HOW WE DELIVER TRAINING, RESOURCES, AND SUPPORT THAT EMPOWER OUR NEIGHBORS TO EFFECT CHANGE, BRIDGE GAPS, AND OVERCOME OBSTACLES. IN 2018, WE ENGAGED OVER 26,000 YMCA MEMBERS, PARTICIPANTS, AND VOLUNTEERS IN ACTIVITIES THAT STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITY AND PAVE THE WAY FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS TO THRIVE. THE YMCA IS OPEN TO ALL THROUGH AVAILABLE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IN ORDER THAT THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE EXTENDS TO EVERYONE. IN 2018, THE VALPARAISO FAMILY YMCA PROVIDED MEMBERSHIPS TO 10 LOCAL GROUP HOMES AND HUMAN SERVICE AGENCIES, ASSISTANCE TOTALING $71,596. THIS ALLOWED THOSE CLIENTS, WHO CANNOT AFFORD TO PAY FULL FEE, THE OPPORTUNITY TO BUILD SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY. THE VALPARAISO FAMILY YMCA COLLABORATES WITH OPPORTUNITY ENTERPRISES, BOY AND GIRL SCOUTS, ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION, AMERICAN RED CROSS, LOCAL ROTARY AND KIWANIS CLUBS, AS WELL AS THE PORTER COUNTY COMMUNITY SCHOOL SYSTEMS, VALPARAISO UNIVERSITY AND THE CITY OF VALPARAISO TO PROVIDE THE BEST SERVICES TO THE PORTER COUNTY COMMUNITY. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 6 CLASSES OF MEMBERS OR STOCKHOLDERS | MEMBERSHIP CERTIFICATES |
| FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 11B REVIEW OF FORM 990 BY GOVERNING BODY | CVO, BOARD ATTORNEY AND TREASURER WILL REVIEW BEFORE FILING. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 12C CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY | GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE ENSURES STATEMENTS ARE COMPLETED ANNUALLY AND WITH ALL NEW BOARD MEMBERS. THE COMMITTEE REVIEWS ANY CONFLICTS REPORTED AND ALL MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO INFORM THE COMMITTEE OF ANY NEW POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST BETWEEN ANNUAL STATEMENTS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 15A PROCESS TO ESTABLISH COMPENSATION OF TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL | THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CONDUCTS A COMPENSATION EVALUATION ON THE CEO ANNUALLY WHICH INVOLVES AN INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL ADVISOR AND COMPARABLE DATA IS OBTAINED FROM THE NATIONAL YMCA SALARY DATABASE. THE CEO REVIEWS COMPARABLE DATA FOR THE OTHER OFFICERS PROVIDED BY THE NATIONAL YMCA DATABASE ON A PERIODIC BASIS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 15B PROCESS TO ESTABLISH COMPENSATION OF OTHER EMPLOYEES | THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CONDUCTS A COMPENSATION EVALUATION ON THE CEO ANNUALLY WHICH INVOLVES AN INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL ADVISOR AND COMPARABLE DATA IS OBTAINED FROM THE NATIONAL YMCA SALARY DATABASE. THE CEO REVIEWS COMPARABLE DATA FOR THE OTHER OFFICERS PROVIDED BY THE NATIONAL YMCA DATABASE ON A PERIODIC BASIS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 19 REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC | AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE ON OUR WEBSITE; ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. |
| FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES | NET ASSETS RELEASED FROM RESTRICTIONS $40,880 |
| Software ID: | 18007697 |
| Software Version: | 2018v3.1 |