Young Men'S Christian Association

“Form 990, part vi, section a, line 1a: from time to time, the board of directors may delegate authority and responsibilities to the executive committee to act on its behalf. There shall be an executive committee of the board of directors consisting of the board chair, the immediate past board chair for one (1) year, the chair- elect, and the financial chair. The chairperson of the board of directors shall be chairperson of the executive committee. The chairperson, or any two (2) members of the executive committee, may call meetings at any time and three (3) members of the executive committee shall constitute a quorum. The executive committee shall act for the board of directors in the interim between board meetings but shall not have the power to reconsider or reverse any action or policy of the board of directors. The executive committee shall report to the board of directors at its next regular or special meeting all actions taken by the executive committee. Form 990, part vi, section b, line 11b: the form 990 is prepared by the organization's public accounting firm based on information provided by the management. The board of directors has authorized the finance committee to act on its bahalf with regard to review of the form 990. The finance committee reviews and approves form 990 prior to filing. All other directors are provided a copy of the form 990 prior to filing. Form 990, part vi, section b line 12c: directors are required to provide notification of any proposed transactions with the board in advance. The board of directors reviews and approves all related party transactions annually. Directors are not permitted to vote on any transactions in which they have a financial interest. These proceedings are documented in the meeting minutes. Form 990, part vi, section b, line 15: the executive committee of the denver ymca conduts the ceo's annual performance review. Yusa conducts an annual salary study which is utilized for comparison purposes, and the mountain states employers council has a colorado front range study which is also utilized for comparison. This process was contemporaneously documented. The same comparability studies from yusa and mountain states are used for all other officers and key employees. The direct supervisor in each case conducts an annual performance review and recommends any change in compensation, which is ultimately approved by the president and ceo. This process was contemporaneously documented. Both processes described here were last completed in 2023. Form 990, part vi, section c, line 19: the organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to public upon request.”

“The form 990 is prepared by the organization's public accounting firm based on information provided by management. The board of director's has authorized the finance committee to act on its behalf with regard to review of the form 990. The finance committee reviews and approves the form 990 prior to filing. All other directors are provided a copy of the form 990 prior to filing.”

“Directors are required to provide notification of any proposed transactions with the board in advance. The board of directors reviews and approves all related party transactions annually. Directors are not permitted to vote on any transactions in which they have a financial interest. These proceedings are documented in the meeting's minutes.”

“The executive committee of the denver ymca conducts the ceo's annual performance review. Yusa conducts an annual salary study which is utilized for comparison purposes, and the employers council has a colorado front range study which is also utilized for comparison. Denver ymca exectuive committee reviews and approves this data and decision. This process was contemporaneously documented.”

“The same cmparability studies from yusa and mountain states are used for all other officers and key employees. The director supervisor in each case conducts an annual performance review and recommends any change in compensaiton, which is ultimately approved by the ceo. This process was contemporaneously documented.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

“The mission of the ymca of metropolitan denver is to put christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. The ymca of metropolitan denver is recognized as the area's largest provider of family services. All persons are welcome at the ymca, regardless of age, gender, race, creed, or ability to pay. The ymca is led by volunteers from our community, providing mentoring, coaching, and program leadership. The ymca strengthens our community through our focus on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.”

“Youth development as one of the largest providers of youth programs in the state, the ymca of metro denver is nurturing the development of kids in early childhood, building life skills in early childhood, school and into youth adulthood. In the critical area of child care, the y is addressing access and affordability. At our two early child care centers, y academies, we supported families by providing 99 infants, toddlers and preschoolers with critical early child care allowing parents to work and, in 2024, extended our outreach with a partnership with goodwill of colorado excel center to provide care tuition-free to the children of students pursuing their high school diploma. Further, in 2024, the y partnered with parents and families and 12,143 children in the metro area gained confidence, made friends, boosted their skills in ymca youth development programs like sports, summer camp and out of school time. Of those, 4,517 in youth sports were learning teamwork, sportsmanship and character. Through our power scholars academy, students are experiencing an average of two months' gain in math and reading skills. The y is ideally positioned to help young adults navigate their formative teen years. Through our youth in government youth conference on national affairs, youth service and advocacy programs, preteens and teens are honing their leadership skills. For many, the y is a first job for young adults and many youths gain valuable work experience as lifeguards, camp counsellors, front-line staff and interns through our nutrition, community well-being and other departments.”

“Community health & well-being the ymca of metro denver continues to grow, adapt and serve our community with unwavering dedication. We are uniquely positioned to address community health needs now and, in the future, by taking a holistic approach- addressing family needs from newborns to older adults in our community. In 2024, 76,000 people were served in the denver metro area by the ymca through physical and mental health programs at our six ymca wellness centers and program sites. Programs range from group exercise, cycling and swimming to nutrition and health coaching to painting and cooking classes to book clubs and bingo activities. We continued our outreach to communities in 2024 and furthering our impact to address areas of chronic disease by supporting the 625+ individuals referred to our high-blood pressure self-monitoring, cancer, parkinsons and other programs through the ymca.”

“Community impact the y is one of the few non-profit organizations embedded throughout the community, and positioned to help address inequity. By partnering with municipalities, non-profits, corporations, foundations, school districts and individuals, we extend our reach to ensure the y is accessible to all. We are helping families in need by continuing to address food insecurity and, in 2024, distributed 56,640 meals and snacks through our beyond hunger food pantry program. Through a partnership with the city of centennial, our centennial ymca center of generations brings together youth and older adults in a multi- generational space. There, teens and older adults enjoy fitness and cooking classes, esports, movies, games and much more. Parents, families and community members are also contributing 7,264 volunteer hours in coaching youth sports, gardening projects, food distribution and teen service projects. At the y, we endeavor to provide programs and services that are affordable and accessible and, in 2024, granted 411,311 in financial assistance to individuals and families in our community. As we move into our 150th year, we are committed to building a stronger, more resilient y - one that will continue to serve as a pillar of health, youth development and social responsibility for years to come.”

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