YMCA of Westfield N J

“The organization presents form 990 to the full board of directors at its regularly scheduled june meeting, where it is reviewed and discussed. Board members then receive the final version submitted to the irs where they can review it at any time thereafter.”

“Each member of the board of directors completes and signs a conflict of interest policy statement each year to assure compliance with the policy. The full board discusses and reviews any potential conflict. The board must approve any conflict.”

“The ymca of westfield uses comparative salary data as compiled by the ymca of the usa and the economic research institute of redmond, wa, to determine appropriate compensation levels. The executive compensation committee of the board of directors reviews this data and the compensation packages for similar for-profit and non-for-profit positions. The committee assures the compensation packages, particularly for officer-level positions, are in line with other organizations pay policies in this area of the country.”

“Form 990 is available for public inspection by anyone during normal business hours upon request.”

“All governing members, comprising 33 persons, serve independently as unpaid volunteers. They all work and/or reside in the y's service area of westfield, cranford, mountainside and garwood. They serve for 3-year terms, renewable for up to three terms. They can also serve thereafter for one-year terms as long as they chair a board committee. The board of directors has a nominating committee which suggests potential members to the board. After nomination, the complete board is responsible for evaluation, review and approval of the candidate. Any decisions of the governing body are subject to approval by the board of directors during board meetings. During the year, at least 5 full board meetings are held. The board of directors represents its members and its service area communities in the organization's governance and the election of its board of directors.”

“The ymca of westfield has an independent audit committee comprised of board members. The committee is responsible to oversee the audit, review the financial statements and select an independent accountant.”

“The westfield area y is a nonprofit human service organization dedicated to developing the full potential of every individual and family in the communities it serves through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. With approximately 11,000 members, the westfield area y is one of the largest health and human service organizations in union county, nj. With a commitment to nurturing the potential of children, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility, the y ensures that every individual has access to the essentials needed to learn, grow and thrive. The organization has proudly served men, women and children of all ages, races, religions and economic circumstances since 1923 in its service area of westfield, cranford, garwood and mountainside, nj. No one experiencing a bona fide financial hardship is turned away for inability to pay for programs, services and memberships. In 2013, that translated into over $300,000 in direct financial assistance to 250 individuals in our community, primarily for summer day camp and child care assistance. The westfield area y offers safe and nurturing full and half day child care programs for children, ages 6 months through five years. The y offers kindergarten and after school programs as well as a wide variety of enriching preschool, youth, teen and family programs ranging from sports to swimming, teen activities, summer day camp and more. For adults and seniors, the y offers a complete range of cardiovascular and strength training equipment, fitness classes such as yoga and cycling and sports and wellness activities.”