YMCA of Westfield Nj

“All governing members, comprising 30 persons, serve independently as unpaid volunteers . They all work and/or reside in the ymca'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 each candidate. Any decisions of the governing body are subject to approval by the board of directors during board meetings. During 2024, 5 full board meetings were 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.”

“No committee has the authority to act on behalf of the governing body.”

“The organization provides a draft of its form 990 via e-mail to each board member prior to its filing with the irs. Board members are encouraged to comment prior to the filing. Board members then receive the final version submitted to the irs and can review it and ask questions 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 westfield area ymca 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 .”

“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.”

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“Various programs and memberships for youth, teens, seniors and those with special health needs are subsidized to ensure availability to all. The Westfield Area YMCA offers safe and nurturing early learning programs for children ages 6 months through 5 years and before and after school care for pre-K through 5th grade. A wide variety of enriching youth and family programs are available such as sports and swimming. The Y's ACA-accredited summer day camp programs offer a variety of traditional, sports and specialty camp experiences for ages 3-15. For adults and seniors, the YMCA offers a complete range of cardiovascular and strength training equipment, land and water fitness classes, sports and recreation programs, wellness activities and programs for people with special/adaptive needs or health conditions such as arthritis, Parkinson's, osteoporosis and stroke.”

“Recovery of Bad Debt - 5283;”

“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.”