Ymca of Middletown

What it reported doing in 2024

The ymca of middletown is a charitable, community-based nonprofit organization dedicated to nurturing the potential of every child and teen, promoting healthy living, and fostering a deep sense of social responsibility. We welcome and serve individuals of all ages, backgrounds, abilities, races, and religions - because at the y, everyone belongs.at the heart of our mission is a commitment to building strong kids, strong families, and strong communities. Through high-quality programs focused on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility, we create opportunities for individuals to learn, grow, and thrive - ensuring that no one is ever turned away due to financial limitations.as a volunteer-led organization, our ymca benefits from the insight and commitment of local leaders who serve as board members, mentors, coaches, and program volunteers. Their leadership ensures that our services remain responsive to the unique and evolving needs of our communities.the ymca of middletown remained a vital pillar of the mid-hudson valley, thanks to a dedicated team of over 365 staff members and support from our volunteers, partners, and donors. Across our 31 active sites, we provided inclusive and impactful services to individuals ranging from infancy, to 101 years of age.key highlights of our 2024 service reach include:- serving over 18,000 members at our middletown and monroe branches- providing daily care to 1,100 children across six summer day camps- engaging 1,400 children weekly in youth sports, music, and aquatics programs- supporting 1,000 children through our before and after school "club kid" programs- enrolling 160 children in our first step preschool & universal pre-k- hosting 1,500+ adults weekly in group fitness and wellness programs- engaging 40+ teens through ymca youth & government and teen leaders- providing safe recreation for over 200 children monthly through kids night out events- supporting 50+ youth in port jervis through our beat the streets initiativethrough these efforts, the ymca of middletown continued to strengthen families, improve health outcomes, promote youth leadership, and serve as a hub of community connection and care.youth development programs: before & after school care - club kidin 2024, the ymca of middletown operated 22 licensed and affordable before and after school programs throughout orange county - 21 of which were located directly within local public schools.these programs served an average of approximately 975 children daily, offering a safe, enriching environment for school-age youth between the hours of 7-9am and 3-6pm.in middletown, the ymca's dedicated liberty street center for youth programs housed the club kid program. Mid-city transit provided transportation from all five middletown elementary schools and the middle school to this facility. The liberty street location meets hepa food safety standards and participates in the child and adult care food program (cacfp), allowing the y to offer fresh fruits, vegetables, and healthy snacks daily. Proximity to the main branch also gave children access to swimming, sports, and music instruction as part of their daily care.each club kid site emphasizes academic support, social-emotional learning, physical activity, and arts enrichment, allied by trained ymca staff who understand the importance of building strong relationships with children and their families.preschool & universal pre-k (upk)the ymca first step preschool and universal pre-kindergarten (upk) program served 160 children between the ages of 3 and 4 throughout 2024. These programs, held at the liberty street center, focus on school readiness, language development, creative play, and early literacy and numeracy.our curriculum includes music, art, stem exploration, and physical education - including weekly swim lessons at our highland avenue branch. Thanks to growing partnerships, we expanded to serve universal pre-k students from the minisink valley school district, in

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: 78.1%; rating input score 78
• Program expense ratio: 84.8%; rating input score 85
• Fundraising efficiency: $6.7 raised per $1 spent on fundraising; rating input score 27; 27th percentile among comparable filings

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 93.8%; rating input score 94; 17th percentile among comparable filings
• Pay-setting controls: 1 of 6 controls in place; rating input score 17
  • Compensation committee: Missing
  • Independent consultant: Missing
  • Other Form 990s reviewed: Missing
  • Written employment contract: Missing
  • Compensation survey or study: Missing
  • Board or committee approval: Pass
• Foreign activity oversight: Limited
• Grant itemization coverage: Limited
• Major donor itemization: Yes; rating input score 100
• Related-party transparency: Limited

Accountability

• Independent voting board: 100%; rating input score 100; 66th percentile among comparable filings
• Governance controls: 8 of 8 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: NotApplicable
  • Form 990 shared with the board: Pass
  • Board meeting minutes documented: Pass
  • Audit committee oversight: Pass
  • Independent financial-statement audit: Pass

Sustainability

• Operating margin: 7.6%; rating input score 61; 61st percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 1.86; rating input score 59; 59th percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: 0.2; rating input score 59; 59th percentile among comparable filings
• Officer compensation ratio: 1.7%; rating input score 79; 79th percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: 4.3% per year; rating input score 100; 36th percentile among comparable filings
• Revenue growth: 5.2% per year; rating input score 100; 45th percentile among comparable filings
• Asset growth: 7.6% per year; rating input score 100; 52nd percentile among comparable filings