Mcpherson Family YMCA

“The organization has 21 members. All 21 members are part of the governing body.”

“The committees of the organization are advisory in nature and do not have the authority to act on behalf of the governing board.”

“When the organization receives a draft of form 990, the business operations manager and the treasurer of the board of directors review the return. Next, the audit committee meets with the preparer to discuss the 990 together. Then, the board treasurer presents the return at the organization's board meeting for approval. Once approved the board of directors, the preparer will file the return.”

“The board closely monitors the timeliness and completeness of the conflict of interest questionnaire. In addition, if after completion of the annual questionnaire, and significant person becomes aware of anything that could give rise to a potential conflict of interest with respect to a proposed contract, transaction or arrangement involving the ymca, the significant person shall promptly disclose that interest to the policy committee or its designee, the mcpherson family ymca, ceo.”

“The governing board approves the annual salary increase.”

“These forms are available upon request in the ymca business office.”

“The governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available to the public in the ymca business office.”

“Mcpherson family ymca's mission is to advance our cause of strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The ymca is a powerful association of men, women, and children committed to bringing about lasting personal and social change. With a focus on nurturing the potential of every child and teen, improving the nation's health and well-being, and providing opportunities to give back and support neighbors, the ymca enables youth, adults, families, and communities to be healthy, confident, connected, and secure. In 2025, 161 memberships were awarded a scholarship for a total value of 23,511. Our ymca awards many scholarships up to 90%. Our ymca gives a free three-month membership and programs, such as swimming lessons for kids, due to loss of employment. Volunteers are a vital part of our organization. In 2025, volunteers gave time to coach youth sports, teach wellness classes and serving on committees and the ymca board.”

“In march of 2025, the mcpherson ymca entered into an agreement to merge and become a part of the wichita ymca effective july 1, 2025.”

“Youth development our ymca is committed to nurturing the potential of every child and teen. Character development is important to us, and we believe that all kids deserve the opportunity to discover who they are and what they can achieve. That is why we help young people cultivate the values, skills and relationships that lead to positive behaviors, better health, and educational achievement. Our ymca programs, such as tumbling/gymnastics - teaches fundamental and advanced gymnastics, tumbling skills, develops self-confidence and social relationships; youth sports - provides health lifestyle activities for youth, encourages teamwork and brings together people with shared athletic interests; ykids afterschool and summer childcare - a safe, nurturing environment for children to learn, grow and develop social skills; wellness classes - encourages and guides youth and teens to maintain or improve physical activity, health and wellbeing; swim lessons - teaches swimming skills in a positive, encouraging environment to help youth improve their abilities and gain self-confidence. Ymca programs offer a range of experiences that enrich cognitive, social, physical, and emotional growth.”

“Healthy living the ymca is a leading voice on health and well-being. We bring families closer together, encourage good health and foster connection through fitness, sports, fun and shared interest. As a result, people in the community are receiving the support, guidance and resources they need to achieve greater health in spirit, mind and body. This is particularly important as our nation struggles with an obesity crisis, families struggle with work/life balance and individuals search for personal fulfillment. Our ymca offers a variety of healthy living choices: aquatic programs for all ages ranging from swim lessons, family swims, lap swimming, water walking, arthritis classes, and other aqua fitness classes. Aquatic programs enable all ages and fitness levels to participate despite physical limitations or mobility issues. Land programs consist of yoga (stretch, sunrise midday, power), aerobic dance, les mills body pump, pilates, enhance fitness, boot camp, power step, y-spin, volleyball, racquetball, pickleball, cardio/weights, personal training, blood pressure and bmi checks and healthy living sessions.”

“Social responsibility our ymca believes in giving back and supporting our neighbors. We have been listening and responding to our community's most critical social needs. Ymca programs, such as safety around water, ambassadors and connect, youth and adult special needs and togetherhood are examples of how we deliver training, resources and support that empower our neighbors to effect change, bridge gaps, and overcome obstacles. We engage ymca members, participants and volunteers in activities that strengthen our community and pave the way for future generations to thrive. Our safety around water program was taught to 2nd grade students from our community and some surrounding communities. It is a six-week program that teaches positive water safety and swim skills that build confidence in and around the water. The value of this program is provided by ymca donors, the ymca and united way. Youth special needs students of usd 418 are provided weekly swimming time at the y during the school year. This is made possible through joint effort of the ymca and the usd 418 paying a nominal fee. Adult special needs members and their caregivers and high school alternative students used the ymca as part of their daily life. For a nominal annual fee, the ymca provides services to this sector of our community, as they truly love coming to the mcpherson family ymca. Ambassador and connect programs offered to middle school teens. It teaches leadership-based learning with core values of the ymca along with group activities. Provided by the united way of mcpherson county, mcpherson recreation commission and mcpherson family ymca, with cooperation from usd 418. To help others give back to our community, we provide access to volunteer opportunities through class instruction, facility maintenance, childcare assistants, board leadership, committee involvement, support staff and togetherhood. As part of our mission our programs are accessible, affordable, and open to all faiths, backgrounds, abilities, and income levels. We provide financial assistance to people who otherwise may not have been able to afford to participate.”