Somerset Valley YMCA

“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.”

“Executive board met and discussed and reviwed performance of ceo over past year. Increase was given based on performance and previosly established wage pool. Ceo services were provided by management contract agreement.”

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

“Somerset valley ymca is a charitable community service organization, rooted in christian values and dedicated to helping all people grow in spirit, mind and body. We are guided by our core principles of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. We are a powerful association of men, women and children joined together by a shared cause to strengthen our community. At the y, we nurture the potential of every child, promote healthy living and foster a sense of social responsibility, to ensure that every individual - regardless of his or her ability to pay - can learn, grow and thrive. Every day, we focus on changing lives in meaningful and fulfilling ways. Through collaboration, we believe there are endless opportunities to connect and enrich lives while addressing critical societal needs. Strengthening the community is our cause we are: for youth development - nurture the potential of every child and teen for healthy living - improve the health and well-being our community for social responsibility - give back and provide support to our neighbors somerset valley ymca makes an impact in the community by serving nearly 10,000 children, teens, adults, and seniors through programs and services that help them to achieve health in spirit, mind, and body. Throughout our 100+ year heritage, we have remained committed to strengthening the community by investing in our kids, our health, and our neighbors. With a legacy of being a leader and catalyst for change that enhances the well-being of all, the y has become a trusted and respected cornerstone in the community. In 2014, somerset valley ymca raised $162,795 through our annual fund-raising campaign, plus $122,369 through special events and $26,700 in non-governmental grants for a total of $211,864. The funds ensure that all deserving-children, families, and adults are provided access to y programs and services regardless of their ability to pay, which enables the y to respond to new and emerging community needs. In 2014, we demonstrated our commitment in the following ways: ensuring access to all somerset valley ymca provided over $565,000 in direct financial assistance and mission-based program subsidies raised through our annual campaign, special events, and grants. Of those funds, $265,000 was used to provide direct financial assistance to more than 500 deserving individuals to ensure participation in ymca programs. The rest of the funds were used to provide free or low-cost community outreach programs like a partnership with the interfaith hospitality network to provide child care for homeless families, free memberships for local 7th graders, enhance fitness to improve mobility and flexibility for seniors with arthritis, and a wide array of teen and senior citizen programs and services. As the need for financial assistance continued to grow, we were thrilled to have the support of 361 donors to the annual campaign in 2014. For youth development somerset valley ymca offers nearly 100 different programs that help young people of all ages to develop the skills and characteristics necessary to thrive. Children in our programs learn the importance of the y's core values: caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. In 2014, we served over 3,300 children between the ages of 0-17 years of age. Somerset valley ymca engages family members with programs and services that support a joyful, holistic approach to family development. Our ymca supports families by providing quality child care, early childhood education, and afterschool and summer camp programs to ensure the health and safety of over 1,400 children in 2014. Our ymca also provides a variety of other family-strengthening programs such as the hillsborough hop 5k, healthy kids day, spooky sprint 5k, teen programs and more. To promote healthy living at a young age, we offer free memberships to all 7th graders of schools in our service area. Over 115 students registered in 2014. Seventh grade can be a critical time when adolescents are”

“For youth development: nurturing the potential of every child and teen we believe every child deserves a summer camp experience and a chance to learn and thrive : our child care and summer camp program. Children are involved in our ymca in many ways, but infant through school-age care (ages 3 months through 11 years) is one of our largest program areas. Nearly 200 children are enrolled in our state licensed full-day childcare centers located at our branches. In addition, our school-aged programs last year served over 250 children, in partnership with four area school districts. Nearly $170,000 in financial assistance was provided to families in need of quality child care services in 2014. Over the course of the summer, nearly 950 children and teens participate in a wide array (more than 60 types) of summer camps, with over $42,000 in financial assistance given to 67 campers in 2014. Additional activities in a natural environment included archery, nature discovery, gardening, and a wide variety of specialty camps where children could pursue their passions. We believe in the potential of teens : our youth and teen development program. A growing number of pre-teens and teens benefit from programs such as taekwondo for teens, teen h20 club, sports conditioning, sports leagues, and teen leaders camp. In 2014, more than 115 teens joined the y's seventh grade membership program that offers free memberships to 7th grade students. Seventh grade can be a critical time when adolescents are faced with opportunities to experiment with high risk behaviors. The y's program addresses that challenge in our community by providing opportunities for teens to cultivate values, skills, and relationships that lead to positive behaviors, better health, and educational achievement. The free memberships allow 7th graders to meet in a safe environment and participate in wholesome activities that encourage healthy living at a young age. Additionally, our planet y recreation program for 6th, 7th and 8th grade students offers students a sense of freedom and a chance to be with their friends on friday nights while under the watchful care of y staff. On average, 45 teens attend the planet y events weekly. Additionally, nearly 100 teens learned the value of social responsibility and giving back through various volunteer projects at the y. 'we believe that a connected family is a health family.'- family strengthening parent-child programs, social groups, and family activities all contribute toward strengthening the bonds between parents and their children. In 2014, we offered programs such as family zumba, as well as parent-child swim and gymnastics classes among our branches. We also introduced a y mommies support group for parents and caregivers to foster a sense of community and encourage friendships among the parents and the children.”

“For healthy living: improving the health and well-being of our communities 'we believe every child should learn to swim and to be safe around water' - aquatics over 3,200 children attended swim instruction classes over the course of 2014. The y not only teaches people of all ages how to swim, but also offers classes to enhance enjoyment of the water such as safety skills, recreational swimming and water exercise. Additionally, area schools, houses of worship and other nonprofits use our aquatic facilities for instructional, recreational and therapeutic purposes. Our y also offers aquatics classes and programs for individuals with special needs, including the stars (sharing therapy and realizing self strengths) program and private swim lessons with an instructor trained in special needs. Mission-driven programs, like stars, demonstrate the y's commitment to nurturing and safeguarding all of the children and young adults in our community. 'we believe in motivating wellness to help everyone lead a healthier life.' - health and fitness from the beginning, our y has provided health and fitness programs as an integral part of our mission. The list of programs and services is quite extensive and includes a robust variety of fitness opportunities such as group exercise classes, strength training, and yoga, as well as stress, weight and nutrition management. Every wellness offering is designed with the overarching goal of promoting a healthy balance of spirit, mind, and body that improves overall well-being. Our y has joined an unprecedented national mobilization effort to combat rising levels of obesity, especially among our youth. Collaborations with some local schools have paved the way for our staff to integrate our programs into the schools' physical education curriculum. Children in our child care programs participate in the healthy u curriculum and enjoy healthy snacks, as well as 30 minutes of vigorous activity each day. The y's wellness program geared towards young people includes youth strength training, sports, and yoga. Additionally, we partner with easter seals to offer personal training for adults with special needs who require one-on-one instruction. Among our noteworthy wellness programs is enhance fitness, which supports seniors who suffer from the disabling pain of arthritis. In partnership with hillsborough township, this program is comprised of three 60-minute classes per week. The classes are designed to safely increase participants' fitness levels through aerobic and strength training exercises while building a sense of community and social connectedness among class members. Enhance fitness has been proven to increase participants' strength, balance, flexibility, mood, general activity level, and independence when they attend on a regular basis. Another effective program is one developed through the department of community outreach in partnership with robert wood johnson hospital. The water exercise program supports seniors who suffer from arthritis, lupus and a myriad of other diseases. With warm water, fluid motion, and social atmosphere as the foundation of the classes, patients experience pain relief while forming a strong bond with neighbors. 'we believe in the value of play to nurture the potential of children.' - sports and recreation from classes to recreational leagues, clubs to competitive teams, our y offers a wide variety of sports and recreation activities. Programs, focused on promoting strength and athleticism, are also designed to develop a child's mind by instilling positive values like teamwork, honesty, and fair play. We offer programs for all ages, interests and abilities, which aim to teach skills that are the foundation for future play. As part of our sports initiative, our staff has integrated its services with some local schools as a complement to the physical education programs. We provide active programming for local schools' to encourage healthy habits, to make exercise fun, and to foste”

“For social responsibility: giving back and providing support to our neighbors 'we believe everyone should have the opportunity to be a part of the y.' - adult development our y has programs for adults of all ages. Programs include wellness opportunities, financial development, continuing education, volunteerism, and career and job-transition forums. We support adults with free and low-cost programs that address community needs and fill gaps in community services. Our programs for older adults continue to grow. More than 300 individuals participated in programs geared toward seniors, such as in which they enjoy aqua exercise, strength conditioning, chair toning, senior spin, functional fitness, metabolic training, and core training. Seniors also benefit from the y's partnership with the office on aging. 'we believe that everyone should have the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive.' - programs for financially disadvantaged individuals in 2014, the y partnered with the interfaith hospitality network (ihn), which is a nonprofit to support homeless families in somerset county. Through the partnership, the y provided child care at no cost to the children of parents participating in the ihn program allowing them the time and opportunity to seek employment during the day, and know that their children were safe and learning at the y. 'we believe that lasting personal and social change can only come about when we work together' -trainings & volunteerism somerset valley ymca participated in a state-wide ymca initiative to train community residents in child sexual abuse prevention. The y launched a free training program in partnership with the darkness to light organization called "stewards of children", which educates adults in the community on how to recognize, react responsibly to, and prevent child sexual abuse. In 2014, the y was fortunate to receive the assistance of over 680 volunteers who gave their time and talent to the y. These volunteers helped in a variety of ways; from policy to projects, our volunteers are the heart of the y.”

“Contract services: program service expenses 399,396. Management and general expenses 314,012. Fundraising expenses 15,267. Total expenses 728,675.”

“Unrealized gain on interest rate swap -51,693.”

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