Young Mens Christian Association of Princeton

“According to the organization bylaws, the members have the right to elect the members of the governing body.”

“According to the bylaws, all members (equal classes) have the right to elect the organization's board of directors.”

“The board of directors of the organization is given the opportunity to examine and review the federal form 990 in draft form prior to the filing of the information return. Once approved, the preparers issue a final version of federal form 990 for filing.”

“The organization consistently monitors and enforces compliance with their conflict of interest policy by reviewing responses to the annual questionaire and any continuing disclosures that are made during the year. The board takes steps necessary to identify interests and reviews any so identified. The board makes further investigations as it deems appropriate with regard to interests disclosed or indentified and determines if any such interest gives rise to a conflict of interest.”

“The audit committee of the board, which is comprised of all independent members, reviewed the ceo's compensation using comparability data provided by the yusa and compensation data from other area non-profits from guidestar. The committee believes that this process meets the irs standards for establishment of ceo compensation in an "independent manner," and would provide a rebuttable presumption that ceo compensation is reasonable. The organization has no other officers or key employees.”

“Requests may be made to review the document, in person, to the director of finance with two business days notice. The document may be viewed on guidestar.org.”

“Primary exempt purpose with a presence in thousands of communities across the nation, the y works every day to make sure everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. We became a leading nonprofit by helping people everywhere develop the skills and relationships they need to be healthy, confident and connected to others. Parents desire a safe environment in which children can learn practical and social skills and develop positive values. Kids want to exert energy, discover who they are and what they can achieve and be accepted among each other. Adults want to learn more, do more and live more healthily. We nurture life lessons in kids, foster health and well-being among people of any age, bring people together to pursue passions old and new, and provide mutual support for everyone in our neighborhoods. Our mission the y.m.c.a. Of princeton (princeton family ymca) is a charitable, not-for-profit community organization dedicated to enriching the spirit, mind and body and improving the quality of life. We create and deliver values-based programs that draw their inspiration from our judeo-christian heritage. We welcome and serve people of all ages, races and creeds, with an emphasis on families and youth. Our cause we are a powerful association of men, women and children joined together by a shared commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility. We believe that lasting personal and social change can only come about when we all work together to invest in our kids, our health and our neighbors. That's why, at the y, strengthening community is our cause. Every day, we work side-by-side with our neighbors in 10,000 communities to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. In 2013-2014, the princeton family ymca counted more than 6,000 individuals as its members and engaged thousands of area residents annually in quality ymca activities, events and programs that nurture healthy, strong children and youth, strengthen wellness of spirit, mind and body, and increase positive social connection and capital. No one is turned away from the ymca due to their inability to pay the fees. The organization provided approximately $511,665 in community benefit (program subsidies and financial assistance) to children, families and individuals in need, and regularly seeks contributed financial support from members and neighbors to deliver programs that support and strengthen the overall health and wellbeing of the princeton community. Every dollar spent at the ymca, for membership and program fees and for charitable giving, is reinvested back in the community.”

“The organization has an audit committee that assumes responsibility of overseeing the audit process. The process for overseeing the audit and selecting an independent auditor has not changed.”