Gateway Region Young Mens Christian Association

“The final presentation of the association's annual 990 tax return is the result of collaboration among management, our independent public accounting firm and members on the association's audit committee. The audit committee is responsible for the final review of the return. Upon their final approval, the return is distributed via email to the members of the board of directors in advance of filing the return electronically. Once filed, the return is made available to the public on the association's public website.”

“The gateway region young men's christian association has a conflict of interest policy to ensure that board members, officers and employees maintain the highest level of ethical standards when conducting association affairs. The gateway region ymca promotes a culture of awareness as to business dealings which may be considered a conflict of interest or contrary to applicable state, local or federal laws. The employee manual, which is signed by all employees, includes a discussion of the association's conflict of interest policy and outlines procedures for reporting potential conflicts of interest. Annually, board members, officers and executive management are required to complete a conflict of interest questionnaire, which is submitted to and reviewed by the president, the chief operating officer and the senior vice president of finance. Any material conflicts of interest are discussed with the audit committee and the executive committee of the board of directors. In the event of a material conflict of interest, restrictions may be placed on persons to prohibit them from participating in the governing body's deliberations and decisions on certain transactions.”

“The process to determine a senior executive's pay originates with the executive compensation committee. Challenging and measurable performance goals are set for senior executives at the beginning of each year. Formal year-end reviews are then conducted and the degree of performance against these goals is considered when determining compensation increases. Recommendations of pay increases by the executive compensation committee must be approved in advance by the executive committee prior the recommendation to the board of directors for final approval. The executive compensation committee is made up of the current board chairman, the past chairman and the chair-elect of the governing board of directors. The executive compensation committee annually reviews compensation data of other ymcas of comparable size. This data is compiled by sullivan cotter and associates, inc. The last year data was collected from sullivan and cotter was 2017. Periodically in prior years, and using data from compensation matters, a second provider, the executive committee would review compensation levels and practices of other st. Louis-based charities.”

“The annual 990 tax filing is available for public viewing on the association's public website, gwrymca.org. Paper copies are also available upon request. A summarized version of our annual audited financial statements is also available on the same website.”

“The association puts christian principles into practice through programs that promote health, strong families, and communities, youth leadership and international understanding.”

“The gateway region young men's christian association (ymca) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to put christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.”

“Wellness programming: the national ymca movement is built on the concept of putting christian principles into practice by developing the whole individual in body, mind and spirit. Ymca health enhancement programs are medically based and stress the value of prevention through good exercise habits and healthy living. The ymca is committed to diversity and inclusion, being open to and serving people of all races, religions, gender, identification, and cultures. In 2017, the ymca provided health enhancement programs to 3,248 participants, which includes youths, adults, seniors and people of all abilities. Ymca aquatics: aquatic programs are part of the ymca's overall goal to build a healthy spirit, mind and body. Last year, we enrolled 15,253 participants in aquatics programs. Other health enhancement programs: last year, the ymca enrolled 2,614 youths in gymnastics programs, 2,462 participants in sports skill and recreational programs, and 459 adults in exercise or sports leagues. (37,204 total clients served)”

“Ymca day camp: ymca day camps provide many working parents with an alternative childcare option for the summer months when children are out of school by providing a safe and fun learning environment. Resident camp ymca: resident camp lakewood served 2,275 youth in 2017. Resident family/conference camping: in 2017, there were 33,843 camping registrations for the year (50,957 total clients served).”

“Unrealized gain on interest rate swap 134,325. Postretirement plan change other than net periodic costs 25,844. Unrealized change in trust interests -71,724.”