YMCA of Collier County Inc.

“Management performs a complete review of the form 990 (including schedule b) prior to forwarding the return to the board of directors for their top-side review. The board of directors completes their review prior to filing with the irs.”

“In may of 2014, the board of directors added a conflict of interest policy whereby the board of directors and officers of the organization disclose annually any conflicts of interest that are known to them. During meetings, board members are also required to disclose when they have a conflict of interest on a particular issue and those members are excluded from deliberation and voting on the issue at hand.”

“The organization looks at comparable salaries in similar organizations for officers compensation.”

“The organization does not make its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, or financial statements available to the public.”

“The ymca serves over 9,000 people annually, including nearly 4,000 children. We are committed to strengthening our community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. In 2015, the ymca provided $834,895 in direct financial assistance to children, individuals, and families for all program scholarships and membership assistance in addition to numerous free, subsidized, and sponsored programs and services. The major programs and services offered for youth development include early education, child care, youth sports, and swim lessons. We are one of the largest providers of child care in collier county, serving 265 children and their families daily in an early childhood education program that has consistently scored in the top quartile of centers in the state of florida for effectiveness in preparing children for school. In 2015, over 50% of the families enrolled in child care received some kind of direct financial assistance totaling $592,560. The y also provided close to 4,000 children with positive, fun activities that build athletic, social and interpersonal skills through youth sports, swim lessons, and camp programs. For healthy living, the ymca offers programs and services that give resources and guidance to maintain or improve physical activity, health and wellness. From customized orientation programs to a breadth of small group exercise options, the y encourages good health and fosters connections through fitness, sports, fun and shared interests. In 2015 we provided $242,335 in membership assistance and sports programs to 2,162 people to help overcome economic barriers to participation. To give back and provide support to our neighbors, the ymca works with the community to provide innovative solutions to social issues. One major initiatives the y leads is project graduation. Project graduation was started in 1985 when a small group of concerned parents who wanted their kids to have fun, celebrate and be safe on graduation night. Since the event's inception, the y has been the host venue and increasingly lead partner, bringing together hundreds of dedicated volunteers and numerous community agencies and local businesses. Through the support of the community, project graduation has grown and expanded to now host more than 1,200 graduates from twelve collier county high schools.”