Rockland County Ymca

What it reported doing in 2025

A Year of Impact and Community StrengthOur commitment to youth development remained at the center of all we do. In 2025, 1,475 children participated in our Before and After School programs across six school districts across 22 different sites. This makes the Rockland County YMCA the largest provider of childcare in the county. Addressing food insecurity remained a priority, with the YMCA providing 149,596 meals and snacks to 2,042 youth, along with expanded partnerships to provide access to fresh and nutritious food. Our School Age Care program (SAC) is an essential service to our Rockland parents providing care from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.Additionally, 55 children were served through our newly launched Pre-K program. In 2025, we introduced a new early childhood model across three program sitesNeary Elementary School, R.P. Connor Elementary School, and William OSchaefer Elementary Schoolexpanding access to licensed wraparound childcare for preschool-aged children where they received academic support, enrichment, and a safe place to grow each day.We also continue to offer a full-day Universal Prekindergarten (UPK) program at Sloatsburg Elementary School, helping prepare our youngest learners for long-term success.We also welcomed 111 Head Start children for learning and physical activity experiences at the YMCA through-out the school year.One of our most meaningful services continued through the Childrens Center at Rockland County Family Court, where 296 children were cared for in 2025. This program provides a safe, nurturing environment for children during difficult times while also connecting families to essential community resources. The Center also hosted its first food drive, collecting over 150 items for the Community Food Pantry in Suffern.The Rockland County YMCA sponsors eight Youth & Government Clubs with 208 students in cooperation with local high schools including: North Rockland, Nyack, Pearl River, Hudson Valley P-TECH, Ramapo, Spring Valley, Tappan Zee, Clarkstown. Collectively, there are over 930 students from high schools around New York State who participate in the three-day state conference held at the Capitol in March each year where the students present bills in a committee forum at the State Capitol in Albany and then they debate them in the chambers of the NYS Senate and Assembly. This year, at the New York State Youth and Government conference in Albany, the Rockland County students made a presence in which three students were elected to the Executive Branch, eight students awarded Outstanding Delegate, one student awarded for Outstanding Justice, two bills were awarded Outstanding Bill, and one student was given the Lt. Governor Excelsior Service Award for recording over 300 volunteer hours. Six students were selected to attend the CONA Conference (Conference on National Affairs) with six students selected as alternates and two students selected to attend the NJC (National Judicial Conference).Youth and Teens In Action is a year-round leadership development program based at the YMCA, designed for middle and high school students. Through this program, over 80 teens have participated in a wide range of meaningful opportunities that foster personal and social growth. From team-building workshops and leadership training to intramural sports and enrichment activities, participants build valuable life skills in a supportive and dynamic environment. The program also features hands-on learning through STEAM initiatives, community service projects, and youth-led leadership ventures, empowering teens to grow as confident, capable leaders in their communities. Seasonal programs continued to support families year-round, with 257 children attending Summer Day Camp where campers participate in a variety of activities including learning to swim, art and crafts, and youth sports. Children develop self-confidence and a sense of belonging all while making friendships that last a lifetime.

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: 79.2%; rating input score 79
• Program expense ratio: 79%; rating input score 79
• Fundraising efficiency: $78.64 raised per $1 spent on fundraising; rating input score 85; 85th percentile among comparable filings

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 100%; rating input score 100; 63rd 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: Limited
• Major donor itemization: Limited
• Related-party transparency: Limited

Accountability

• Independent voting board: 100%; rating input score 100; 63rd percentile among comparable filings
• Governance controls: 8 of 9 controls in place; rating input score 89
  • Conflict-of-interest policy: Pass
  • Whistleblower policy: Pass
  • Document-retention policy: Pass
  • CEO compensation review process: Pass
  • Other executive compensation review process: Fail
  • Form 990 shared with the board: Pass
  • Board meeting minutes documented: Pass
  • Audit committee oversight: Pass
  • Independent financial-statement audit: Pass

Sustainability

• Operating margin: 1.1%; rating input score 30; 30th percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 0.97; rating input score 33; 33rd percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: 0.18; rating input score 37; 37th percentile among comparable filings
• Officer compensation ratio: 6.1%; rating input score 50; 50th percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: 0.3% per year; rating input score 100; 13th percentile among comparable filings
• Revenue growth: 0.4% per year; rating input score 100; 10th percentile among comparable filings
• Asset growth: 6.4% per year; rating input score 100; 41st percentile among comparable filings