Holyoke Young Men'S Christian

“A draft form 990 is distributed to the board of directors for their review and approval before filing.”

“Each year the board of directors must review and sign the conflict of interest policy statement.”

“The compensation for the executive director is determined, reviewed and approved by the board of directors which is comprised of independent persons. In order to make a salary determination, the board obtains comparability data for like size and similar mission organizations in the area and other geographic locations. The final salary determination is approved by the board. Fringe benefits for the executive director are the same as offered to all employees of the organization and include health, life and retirement.”

“The governing documents, conflict of interest policy, financial statements, and tax returns are available to the public upon written request of the interested party.”

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“(Expenses $ 528,622 including grants of $)(Revenue $ 179,000) Early Education Program - Our Y is committed to the development of the early educational needs of our community. In Holyoke the schools are in crisis. Most of the children are ill prepared for school and therefore struggle. To work to change this crisis the Y is an active member of an educational collaborative organized by the Holyoke Public Schools. With a focus on family engagement and specific 0-5 literacy indicators, markers set through this collaborative, the Y has experienced success. In our Y's Kids Preschool Program we boost early learning skills in literacy, social and cognitive processes, physical activity and healthy eating in a safe and fun environment. Our program encourages education through creative, explorative activity and play. The children are having fun and learning valuable skills needed to be successful moving ahead.”

“Through programs that nurture children, strengthen families, build communities and develop healthy spirit, mind and body for all regardless of their ability to pay resulting in responsible citizens and stronger communities.”