Young Mens Christian Association of Madison Nj

“Form 990 is distributed to the board at a regularly scheduled meeting prior to its being filed.”

“Board members are required to review and execute a disclosure statement on an annual basis.”

“Personnel committee reviews ceo's compensation annually. Process includes review of other ymca ceo's in similar size organizations and review of general ceo compensation in local nonprofit organizations of similar size.”

“Organization makes governing documents, conflict of interest statements and financial statements available to the public upon written request.”

“The audit committee assumes responsibility and oversight for the annual audit. This process has not changed in the current year.”

“Established in 1873, the madison area ymca is a human services organization serving the chathams, madison, florham park and their respective school districts and surrounding communities. Operating primarily from two buildings in madison, the family center and the f.m. Kirby childrens center, the madison area y exists to strengthen community by providing services and programs to advance youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The y strategic plan directs the organization to continue building partnerships and developing innovative services that address pressing social needs, including child safety, wellness for children and adults, and support to those living with chronic disease. By growing philanthropic revenue over the past four years, the y has been able to extend its services to even more adults and children who cannot afford the full costs of participation. Serving 10,252 members, more than 1,781 program participants and the families of up to 330 babies, toddlers, preschool and school-age children, the y provided financial assistance to nearly 1,200 children, families and adults of all ages, up 21% from 2012. Charitable contributions also have enabled the y to offer a growing number of no-cost programs and services. All service area residents are eligible to apply for financial assistance, which is evaluated based on the new jersey department of labor gross median income table, considering family size and total household income. Special circumstances such as illness and short-term unemployment are also considered. All recipients pay at least some portion of the cost. Following is a breakdown of the y community benefit contributions, as defined by the total cost of providing free or reduced-cost services: - program, childcare and membership assistance: $600,013 - community activities and event participation: $52,959 - community use of buildings: $48,006 - volunteer time contributed: $410,818 - total: $1,111,796 the y growing philanthropy is made possible in part through annual volunteer-driven campaigns that engage y members and others in helping to share information about the y charitable mission and seeking their financial support. The annual campaign engaged 64 volunteers, secured donations from 765 donors, and grew by 6% in 2013, to raise a total of $266,000. Other fundraising through major gifts, corporate, foundation and government grants and special events resulted in contributed income totalling $700,080 last year. An additional $10,823 was raised in capital contributions in 2013. Support to families of very young children has continued to grow at the kirby center, where a total of 61 children received $358,715 in assistance last year. A growing population of low- and very low-income families has been served at the center, as it continues to move toward its goal of providing financial assistance to 25% of its increasingly diverse student population. One of the few centers in the area that provides full-day infant care, the kirby center has been increasingly recognized for its superior quality in year-round care, early childhood education and school preparation. The center has also become a site for regional professional development: more than 120 childcare professionals from thoughout morris county participated last year in contining education programs hosted by the kirby center in collaboration with the morris county child care directors association and cornerstone family programs. Charitable contributions also enabled the introduction in 2013 of a new, no-cost, 12-week program for cancer survivors and their families. Working in collaboration with the participants oncologists and other healthcare providers, the y cancer survivors program offers customized wellness and fitness training and emotional support to participants and their families. Participants in the program include those in all phases of wellness and recovery, ranging from long-term survivors to those who are in early treatment afte”