Hunterdon County YMCA

What it reported doing in 2021

Youth Development In light of the rising obesity rates in this county, our YMCA participates in the "Living Our Cause" initiative, and engages in a variety of events and community activities designed to help the at-risk population develop habits and relationships that lead to more active lifestyles. Currently, all seventh grade students in Hunterdon County are able to receive a Full Facility Membership, at no cost to them or their families. In 2019, there were 92 students who participated in the program. The central focus of all YMCA Childcare programs are to nurture the development of every child and teen, as well as provide support to their parents and families. These educational programs help children learn foundational skills. They develop healthy and trusting relationships, build self-esteem and self-confidence, participate in group membership, and develop leadership skills. The YMCA is the largest provider of childcare in Hunterdon County. In many instances, the YMCA childcare makes it possible for the parents of young children to remain gainfully employed, knowing that their children are thriving in a safe, supportive environment. Children participate in enrichment programs, while learning the YMCA core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility. At the YMCA, children learn positive behaviors, while exploring their unique talents and interests. The Hunterdon County YMCA operates a full-day childcare program, which has an average number of 60 children per year participating, with 37 individual children receiving financial assistance throughout the year. The School Aged Childcare program operates in elementary schools, collaborating with nine public school systems. There are 16 program sites, serving 17 schools and more than 900 children during the school year. There are also preschool programs operating in two different townships in the county. These programs create an educational, early learning center for children between three and five years old. Over 80 children participate annually. During the summer months, when school is not in session, the YMCA provides childcare for working parents through specially designed YMCA day camps. These camps operate with the same goals and participant population as the YMCA School Aged Childcare program - only in an outdoor setting for 11 hours a day, Monday through Friday. The camp programs enable the children to explore nature, find new talents, try new activities, gain independence, and make lasting friendships and memories, while having fun. Ultimately, the children build positive self-esteem and values, including cooperation, respect, good citizenship, and social responsibility. 20% of camp and childcare participants receive financial assistance, and are enrolled at a reduced program fee. Additionally, the YMCA has partnered with Make a Splash, a national child-focused water safety program, created by the USA Swimming Foundation. This program aims to provide the opportunity for every child in the United States to learn to swim. With accidental drowning as the second leading cause of childhood deaths, the Hunterdon County YMCA started the Second Grade Learn to Swim initiative in the Fall of 2015, to provide all second graders in Hunterdon County the opportunity to enroll in two, seven week swim programs, at no cost to the individual. In 2019, there were 86 participants in this program, as well as 50 youth who participated in the World's Largest Swim Lesson and 32 more on Learn to Swim Day.

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: 69.9%; rating input score 70
• Program expense ratio: 86.1%; rating input score 86
• Fundraising efficiency: $37.07 raised per $1 spent on fundraising; rating input score 71; 71st percentile among comparable filings

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 94.1%; rating input score 94; 22nd percentile among comparable filings
• Pay-setting controls: 3 of 6 controls in place; rating input score 50
  • Compensation committee: Pass
  • Independent consultant: Missing
  • Other Form 990s reviewed: Missing
  • Written employment contract: Missing
  • Compensation survey or study: Pass
  • Board or committee approval: Pass
• Foreign activity oversight: Limited
• Grant itemization coverage: 100%; rating input score 100; 71st percentile among comparable filings
• Major donor itemization: Yes; rating input score 100
• Related-party transparency: Limited

Accountability

• Independent voting board: 100%; rating input score 100; 63rd percentile among comparable filings
• Governance controls: 9 of 9 controls in place; rating input score 100
  • Conflict-of-interest policy: Pass
  • Whistleblower policy: Pass
  • Document-retention policy: Pass
  • CEO compensation review process: Pass
  • Other executive compensation review process: Pass
  • Form 990 shared with the board: Pass
  • Board meeting minutes documented: Pass
  • Audit committee oversight: Pass
  • Independent financial-statement audit: Pass

Sustainability

• Operating margin: 17.9%; rating input score 67; 67th percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 1.52; rating input score 51; 51st percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: 0.42; rating input score 26; 26th percentile among comparable filings
• Officer compensation ratio: 5.7%; rating input score 45; 45th percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: -2.4% per year; rating input score 0; 14th percentile among comparable filings
• Revenue growth: -0.7% per year; rating input score 0; 13th percentile among comparable filings
• Asset growth: -0.2% per year; rating input score 0; 15th percentile among comparable filings