Meriden-New Britain-Berlin Young Mens Christian Association Inc.

“The cfo and finance committee review a draft of the 990 in detail. Management and each board member receives a copy of the 990 for review. Any questions during review are directed to the executive director, finance committee, or independent auditors. Form 990 is reviewed at board meeting with independent auditor at the time of audit exit interview.”

“Board discusses independence issues at meetings.”

“On an annual basis a review of the salaries of executives of other ymcas and local non-profits is conducted by the compensation committee. The compensation committee reports their decision to the board.”

“Organization was established in 1866 in ymca movement before form 1023 was in use. Form 990 is available on request (and can be emailed via pdf) and is automatically posted on guidestar.”

“Governing documents are made available upon request at the main office of the organization within a reasonable amount of time from the request date.”

“The meriden-new britain-berlin ymca seeks to become a 'master link' in our communities to enhance the quality of life for all people who live and work in meriden, new britain and berlin. The meriden-new britain-berlin ymca provides all people opportunities that can open doors to an exceptional life. The meriden-new britain-berlin ymca was founded in 1866 and is part of the largest nonprofit community service organization in america. Ymcas are the heart of the community life in neighborhoods and towns across the nation. Ymcas work to meet the health and social service needs of over 16 million men, women and children. The meriden-new britain-berlin ymca, like all ymcas, serves all faiths, races, abilities, ages and incomes. No one is turned away for inability to pay. Our strength is in the people that we bring together. The meriden-new britain-berlin ymca programs are the tools for building the core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. The ymca is about youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.”

“Our rec express camp brings camp to the inner city parks. Hart house at the new britain ymca provides a home for up to 88 adult male members-in- residence offering a caring, clean, safe affordable living experience to those in need. We have community partnerships with agencies to provide support services to those in need. Our y offers various arts and enrichment programs including youth theater, dance, clay and drawing, screenwriting, and stem including coding and robotics as well as home school enrichment programs. The y serves holiday meals to our hart house residents and to those who attend our thanksgiving and christmas community dinners. Our ymca served and delivered over 1100 meals on thanksgiving and christmas day.”

“Physical education classes were provided to meriden parochial schools serving over 600 students. We provided over 40 programs and services that maintain or improve overall health. The y offered crossfit for adults and kids including local student athletes and our child care students. In addition to physical activity, the y teaches healthy cooking programs for children and adults to help them improve physical activity and overall health and wellness. The ymca provided usda subsidized meals to 16 of our childcare locations.”

“Fundraising expenses 61,161 fundraising expenses -61,161”