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 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. The ymca's programs promote health, strong families, and communities, youth leadership and international understanding.”

“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 2018, the ymca provided health enhancement programs to 4,067 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, the association enrolled 16,942 participants in aquatics programs. Other health enhancement programs: last year, the association enrolled 2,657 youths in gymnastics programs, 3,916 participants in sports skill and recreational programs, and 691 adults in exercise or sports leagues. (44,305 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 1,470 youth in 2018. Resident family/conference camping: in 2018, there were 33,896 camping registrations for the year (42,712 total clients served).”

“School age child care: y-club is the gateway region ymca's before school and after school childcare program held in partnership with local school districts. In 2018, the association offered programs at 113 licensed sites and 6 licensed centers. The association provides a secure, safe and stimulating learning environment for approximately 4,219 children in a given day.”

“Unrealized gain on interest rate swap -182,368. Unrealized change in trust interests -68,072.”