Tampa Metropolitan Area Young Men'S

“The governance board and the finance committee were provided a copy of form 990 plus all supporting schedules and statements for their review.”

“The tampa metropolitan area ymca addresses the issue of potential conflicts of interest through several means: (1) the conflicts of interest policy is discussed at each orientation meeting for new board members; (2) the association discusses at the governance board level the importance of transparency in business dealings and the need for the entire organization, volunteers and staff (either directly or indirectly), to be free of potential confilcts that may arise from any business dealings; (3) the finance department of the tampa ymca regulalry reviews business transactions in an effort to ensure compliance with the organization's conflict of interest policy; (4) in all cases possible the ymca strives to obtain three bids for expenditures greater than $1,500 to assist in the matter of keeping transactions at arms length; and (5) annually, the staff receive feedback from auditors regarding confirmations sent to directors, officers, trustees, and key employees with any potential conflict of interest (in the event of a potential conflict, the staff investigates until satisfied with compliance).”

“The tampa metropolitan area ymca utilizes pay plan in the determinantion of appropriate salary levels of like sized ymca positions, in conjunction with analysis of other ymca and non-ymca comparability data.”

“The tampa metropolitan area ymca makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial information available to the public upon individual request.”

“There were no family or business relationships between employees or officers and other officers, directors, trustees or key employees. Directors may have business relationships with other directors within the normal course of their businesses but if any of these relationships exist they do not involve the ymca or any decisions of the board.”

“Mission the mission of the tampa metropolitan area ymca is to put judeo-christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. Overview the oldest human service organization in hillsborough county, the tampa metropolitan area ymca has been building community in tampa since 1889. It is a powerful association of men, women and children of all ages and from all walks of life joined together by a shared passion: to strengthen the foundations of the tampa bay community. We do this through nurturing the potential of children and teens, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility. For 136 years, the tampa y has worked to create a healthier tampa community, help kids and families and engage community members to work together to create a better tomorrow. The y provides a place for people -- regardless of age, income or background -- to be healthier, more confident, connected and secure. We launched our strategic plan (2023-2026) in 2023 and have been making significant progress on our strategic focus on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. As a top-rated 4-star charity, from quality out-of-school programming to life-saving swim lessons, value-based youth sports and engaging healthy activities for the entire family, our programs and initiatives develop a healthy spirit, mind and body for all. That's because we work together with our volunteers to identify critical social needs within the tampa bay community and then develop programs and initiatives that address those needs. Some of these initiatives include: " launched operation strong families (osf) and operation hero (oh) in 2024. Osf provides military families a space to grow in health, connectedness and mental wellness. Oh is an enrichment program designed to support military children who experience academic difficulties and children who demonstrate difficulty dealing with emotions or other barriers. " introduced two new licensed preschools in 2024. Both locations, ymca camp sierra and central city ymca, offer evidence-based curriculum dedicated to promoting the social, emotional and physical well-being of every child. They are led by certified and experienced childcare staff to ensure the highest quality of education and care. " providing kids with tools for success in school through out-of-school academic support, and early learning initiatives, which prepare children for kindergarten and summer camp experiences that prevent summer learning loss. " launched the youth in government (yig) program in the fall of 2024. Yig allows high school students to serve as part of a youth-run, youth-led government process. The model government process is designed to prepare students for a love of engaged and active citizenship built on the values of civil debate, statesmanship and research-based policy solutions. " preventing death due to drowning through water safety and swim lessons. " providing cancer survivors and their families with a supportive place to heal through the ymca survivorship and wellness program powered by moffitt. And now, our thrivers club program, a children's cancer support group for children aged 6-17. " reducing adult and childhood obesity and the associated chronic diseases, such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, parkinson's, arthritis and some cancers. " fighting food insecurity through the tampa ymca's veggie van - a mobile market place, which takes fresh fruits and vegetables directly to kids and families in targeted high-need neighborhoods. Additionally, the ymca operates a food pantry in sulphur springs to support the community, which is in a food desert. " providing children and teens with the tools they need to succeed in life by teaching life skills through youth sports, day camps and teen development programs. " helping older community members maintain and improve physical and social health while aging. " reducing generational poverty through education and revita”

“For youth development the y believes every child deserves the support, guidance and encouragement to be who they are and discover who they can become. The tampa y's youth development programs foster the growth and development of children, parents and families. Before and after school enrichment (base) and summer day camp programs prepare children for the future by providing an asset-rich, value-based high-quality foundation. Base supports children and their families by allowing parents to balance work and life responsibilities, with the confidence that their children are learning and thriving in a safe, supportive environment with certified base counselors. Children develop healthy, trusting relationships and build self-confidence through the y values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility during a range of activities, including: o academic enrichment and homework assistance. O promoting positive social and emotional experiences. O project-based learning curriculum with a focus on stem. O structured outdoor activities for physical activity. O engaging indoor activities. O free healthy snacks served daily. O arts and crafts. Each child receives over 170 hours per school year of structured homework and reading time and each child receives 10,800 minutes of physical activity per school year. Base impacts the lives of 3,431 kids each day at 27 hillsborough county public elementary schools in addition to six ymca facilities. For parents who cannot afford the full fee, care is provided on a sliding fee scale, based on need. The y collaborated with the american camp association to create educational resources for camps, parents, and campers as well as state and local health departments. The tampa y nurtures the potential of tampa-area youth by offering programs that provide children and teens with the skills needed to succeed in school and life. Y activities enable a child to set goals, work toward achieving these goals and get the support they need from engaged, committed adults. The y believes a confident child today is a contributing and engaged adult tomorrow. Below are a handful of youth development highlights in 2024/25: " y teen achievers provides at-risk teens with intensive academic assistance, adult mentors and job-shadowing opportunities. " y teen leaders' club is a leadership program that provides teens with an opportunity to develop life skills, build self-confidence and become leaders of tomorrow. " volunteer programs: the tampa y provides youth with numerous volunteer opportunities and collaborates with other community service organizations. " adaptive programs offer children with special needs the opportunity to benefit from programs they would not normally be able to participate in. The tampa y is one of a handful of organizations offering adaptive sports, swim and art programming in the tampa bay area. The y has long recognized that involvement in sports can have a lasting impact in providing youth with a safe environment to develop physically and mentally. At the tampa y, youth sports are used to gather youth and deter them from negative behaviors. All ymca youth sports activities, such as basketball, aquatics and golf are the vehicles for connecting with youth to build values, self-confidence, respect and teamwork. The tampa y is committed to long-term, results-driven programs that address summer learning loss, early learning and out-of-school time. The goal is to catch these students up before kindergarten, enabling them to be prepared for their first day of school, then provide them with academic assistance after-school and continued academic activities during the summer months, when they'd ordinarily fall behind their peers. In 2024/25, the tampa y continued its ymca reads! Program to nourish the minds of early elementary school children who need the most help and set them on a path for future learning. Ymca reads! Is a reading intervention program for kindergarten through 4th-grade students that create”

“For healthy living obesity is an epidemic in our country. Approximately two in every five adults and one in five children, in the united states is obese, according to the latest figures from the centers for disease control and prevention. Obesity can lead to a variety of chronic health issues, including diabetes, high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease. As a community leader in health and wellness, the tampa y helps families understand the importance of physical activity and a balanced diet. The y offers a variety of educational programs that help community members navigate through obesity and chronic illness. These include the y diabetes prevention program, pedaling for parkinson's, enhance fitness, personal training and the ymca survivorship and wellness program powered by moffitt. Fitness and social programs for active older adults and community outreach events also provide opportunities to get healthier and connect with new friends. In 2025, the tampa ymca entered its tenth year with the groundbreaking initiative called the veggie van - a mobile market place. The veggie van takes fresh fruits and vegetables directly to seniors and families in the targeted high-need neighborhoods of hillsborough and east pasco counties. From october 1, 2024, to september 30, 2025, the veggie van provided 262,350 meals to 27,744 kids, seniors and families. The veggie van is generously supported by: brandt foundation, interfaith social action council, joy mccann foundation inc, publix super markets charities, tampa general hospital foundation, united way of pasco county, wawa foundation, florida blue foundation, wellmed charitable foundation, usda: national institute of food and agriculture (nifa). Another way the y prevents childhood obesity is through our youth health and wellness programs. Beginning in 2021, the sulphur springs neighborhood of promise (ssnop) obtained funding from the florida department of agriculture and the florida children's initiative, which added another fit club program and garden club to serve an additional 60 kids in our sulphur springs community y after-school program focusing on nutrition education, increasing physical activity and incorporating the use of fitbits. We continue to facilitate kids power, funded by baycare, at four of our y after-school sites, four community sites and three camp sites serving over 460 kids throughout the school year. For social responsibility at the tampa y, we believe lasting personal and social change is best accomplished when we all work together to invest in our kids, our health and our neighbors. We work with our members, board members, volunteers, community partners and local governments to create lasting change, which positively impacts tampa bay residents. The y's work in sulphur springs is one example of our long-term commitment to strengthening community foundations. By aligning social services with education, we are providing families and children in sulphur springs (one of tampa's most socioeconomically challenged neighborhoods) with the tools and support they need to succeed in school and life. Serving the sulphur springs community since 2008, the sulphur springs ymca offers year-round programming and support to the sulphur springs pk-8 community partnership school students through after-school and summer camp programming. The sulphur springs y promotes academic success through curriculum and enrichment clubs, which encourage students to develop new interests and skills. In keeping with the y's mission and vision, staff take a holistic approach to programming, focusing on academic enrichment, healthy living and social-emotional development through positive behavior support. The sulphur springs y also engages parents and families in a meaningful way through one-on-one meetings regarding their child's academic and social/behavioral progress, family-friendly events and community-building volunteer opportunities. The sulphur springs ymca served 114 children in after-”

“Community benefit at the y, we bring men, women and children together in a shared commitment to ensure opportunities for everyone to learn, grow and thrive. Ensuring access to all from october 1, 2024, to september 30, 2025, the y invested $15,684,600 back into the community through public support of programs and financial assistance to ensure participation in all programs among youth, adults and families facing financial hardship, in addition to subsidized programs that fill community voids throughout hillsborough and east pasco counties. Additionally, the tampa y engages family members in programming that supports a joyful and holistic approach to family development. Families are central to the communities we serve. They look to the y to be parenting partners for after-school care in a safe environment, youth sports that keep their kids active or swim lessons that teach their kids a lifelong skill. In 2024/25, the tampa y continued to assist working families by providing quality youth development, early childhood development, and out-of-school programs that ensure the health and safety of children. Drowning prevention more children under the age of four drown in florida than anywhere else in the nation. Further, hillsborough county regularly ranks among the highest counties nationally for drowning cases in the same age group. That's why the tampa y is fully committed to drowning prevention programs to ensure not one more child drowns in hillsborough county. The y's most impactful drowning prevention program is the free water safety program offered at no cost to the community. The tampa y provided 1,495 swim lessons, giving children confidence in and around water and reducing their risk of drowning. The tampa y also continued its head start collaboration in 2024/25, throughout the spring, 612 underserved youth received swim lessons at our family ys. Improving tampa bay's health and well-being the y is a community leader in health and wellness issues. We provide support, guidance and expertise in helping people prevent and/or overcome chronic illnesses, such as diabetes, cancer, cardiovascular disease and high blood pressure associated with obesity. Many of our programs are intensive, small-group lessons that target lifestyle changes that can make a significant difference in a person's health. We also offer personal training, pairing members with specially trained fitness professionals for one-on-one sessions to achieve highly specific health goals. But being healthy isn't just physical. To be truly healthy, a person must feel like they are part of a community. That's why the y also provides a host of programs geared to building healthy communities and providing our members with an extended y family. For instance, our community's active older adults participate in group fitness classes, attend potlucks and even take group trips. These activities provide seniors with a place to go to feel more connected. Likewise, the y offers a range of programs designed for families and children. From free family events to family fitness classes, we offer opportunities for families to spend quality time together while learning developmentally appropriate skills and meeting other local families. Fostering a sense of social responsibility at the tampa y, we believe lasting personal and social change can only come about when we all work together to invest in our kids, our health and our neighbors. We work with numerous community partners, local businesses, local government, other nonprofit organizations, our members, our volunteers and our staff to change lives. In 2024/25, the tampa y made significant impacts on the tampa bay community and gave back 35,363 volunteer hours coaching, mentoring, advising, fundraising and/or governing for the organization. In addition, we raised $12,124,214 in public support including individual, business, government, special events and grants from october 1, 2024, to september 30, 2025, demonstrating broad support”

“Program service accomplishments health and wellness creating a healthier tampa bay community is a key component of tampa y's mission. Our health and wellness programs stress the importance of a healthy lifestyle through exercise, proper nutrition, health education and stress management. In 2025, the tampa y offered numerous health enhancement programs, including the y diabetes prevention program, ymca survivorship and wellness program powered by moffitt, the newly launched thrivers club, cancer support for children ages 6-17, pedaling for parkinson's, enhancefitness, silversneakers, personal training, swimming, group and individual exercise, walk and run clubs and educational seminars in health and nutrition. Additionally, the tampa y has made a significant community impact through programs, such as the veggie van - a mobile market place, and the turkey gobble, bringing 5,028 community members and over 100 volunteers, in addition to staff, to run/walk on thanksgiving 2024. Other community initiatives early head start - the tampa metropolitan area ymca early head start program is a delegate agency of the hillsborough board of county commissioners head start/early head start program. Our goal is to partner with family childcare homes through specific zip codes in hillsborough county, providing full-day, full-year comprehensive services to children and their families, ages six weeks to three years old. Our early head start program is funded to serve 80 families through partnerships with 12 contracted family child care home providers operating a total of 20 classrooms. The key to the ymca early head start is family and community engagement. Collaboration with parents begins during the application process and continues throughout their participation in the program. Parents are provided with resources that help them attain goals or provide assistance to needs that they have expressed to improve their lives and achieve success. Enrolled families are encouraged to participate in the policy council, family literacy, parent training, fatherhood involvement and various cultural diversity activities throughout the year. Contributed funding for ymca programs private funders each year, hundreds of tampa ymca volunteers are asked to raise dollars for the annual campaign to assist those who need financial help to participate in ymca programs delineated below. Y diabetes prevention program ymca survivorship and wellness program powered by moffitt. Thrivers club pedaling for parkinson's enhancefitness operation strong families & operation hero active older adult programs adaptive gymnastics adaptive aquatics & wellness summer camps youth sports community outreach activities first tee - tampa bay afterschool/summer programs teen afterschool/summer programs teen nights teen leadership programs summer day programs membership sulphur springs ymca united way suncoast & united way of pasco county the united way suncoast has supported the y for more than 71 years. From october 1, 2024, to september 30, 2025, the united way contributed $110,750 which enabled the tampa y to provide funding for summer day camp programs, afterschool services, youth development programs and general operating support. The united way of pasco county awarded $4,000 to support the veggie van. Foundations and grants the ymca receives funding, often referred to as "grants," from outside organizations. These grants fund specific programs with definitive goals, outcome objectives and timelines. Sources of grants include: " foundations - independent corporate, family and community foundations. " government - local, state and federal government contracts for human services.”

“Bad debt expense -412,290.”

“The association has an audit committee that is responsible for reviewing interim financial statements, selecting and engaging the independent auditors, and monitoring the audit process. The audit committee conducts a planning meeting with the independent auditors to discuss key areas of risk and discuss the overall audit approach. The audit committee is informed, as necessary, of any issues which might arise during the audit. The audit committee reviews a draft of the audited financial statements and meets with the independent auditors to discuss the results of the audit. Once satisfied, the audit committee recommends approval of the audited financial statements to the governance board. The organization has not changed either its oversight process or selection process during the year.”