Young Men's Christian Association of the Inland Northwest

What it reported doing in 2025

Youth Development: We believe that all children deserve the opportunity to discover who they are and what they can achieve. That's why we help young people cultivate the values, skills, and relationships that lead to positive behaviors, better health, and educational achievement. Our YMCA programs, such as Early Learning, School Age Afterschool Child Care, Teen Programs, and Day and Resident Camps, offer a range of experiences that enrich cognitive, social, physical, and emotional growth. Youth Development Programs impact numerous young lives in our community. Subsidies and direct financial assistance make participation possible. In 2025, we provided $659,825 in financial assistance to youth who otherwise would have faced economic barriers to participation. Early Learning Programs are for our youngest children, ages 4 weeks to 6 years. We use developmentally appropriate curriculum for these infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. It is our commitment to ensure access to an environment and programming that fosters a love of learning and prepares each child for Kindergarten. Parents play an important role in policy and program decisions. The Central Y Childcare Center is participating in a Department of Early Learning pilot program to establish statewide quality standards for childcare providers equipping children with skills and confidence for Kindergarten and classroom success. School Age Child Care includes licensed before- and after-school child care serving 10 elementary schools in 4 local school districts as well as full day programming on school holidays and summer vacation. Structured time includes dedicated reading time, fun games that reinforce classroom learning, field trips, and daily physical activity. We provide individual attention at the end of their day to make sure each child is progressing. Summer Day Camps offer learning opportunities in a more casual setting. Weekly themes give children the choice to pursue individual interests. A variety of indoor and outdoor activities keep children busy, engaged and entertained throughout the summer months. Summer Food Service Program reduces food insecurity through the summer months for all children in our programs as well as community outreach to low-income neighborhoods. Any child can access meals through the Y, or at any of our outreach sites. Last year we provided 23,520 summer meals and 35,655 snacks at our five locations, including three branches. The Teen Centers offer youth ages 12-18 a safe place to develop healthy relationships with caring adults and peers. Purposeful social time is scheduled each weekend with fun activities, guest speakers and fellowship. Teen Programs improve the quality of life for vulnerable youths from all backgrounds, equipping them to become our future leaders through: - Life-changing mentoring relationships with caring adults - Sustainable life skills through gardening and greenhouse production - Engaging with the community as productive members of society - Motivation through setting and achieving reachable goals - Guidance on basic workplace expectations and job skills preparing tomorrow's workforce - Tutoring assistance fostering student engagement and supporting academic achievement - Team building activities developing social and emotional skills required for strong character - Community service projects teaching the value of giving back and instilling a sense of belonging - Leadership opportunities developing confidence and competence to achieve goals and success in life YMCA Camp Reed provides a comprehensive resident camping program on Fan Lake approximately 35 miles north of Spokane. Programming includes: - Summer resident camp for youth ages 8-14 - Leadership training programs for teens ages 16-18 - Mini-camp for youth ages 6-8 Camp Reed specializes in traditional, resident summer camp activities including arts & crafts, target sports, mountain biking, waterfront activities, and drama. Camp programs also encourage and facilitate

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: 89.8%; rating input score 90
• Program expense ratio: 86.1%; rating input score 86
• Fundraising efficiency: $12.9 raised per $1 spent on fundraising; rating input score 41; 41st percentile among comparable filings

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 100%; rating input score 100; 64th 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: Pass
  • 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: Scored; rating input score 0

Accountability

• Independent voting board: 100%; rating input score 100; 64th percentile among comparable filings
• Governance controls: 7 of 9 controls in place; rating input score 78
  • 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: Fail
  • Board meeting minutes documented: Pass
  • Audit committee oversight: Pass
  • Independent financial-statement audit: Pass

Sustainability

• Operating margin: -3.8%; rating input score 12; 12th percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 1.57; rating input score 43; 43rd percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: 0.32; rating input score 39; 39th percentile among comparable filings
• Officer compensation ratio: 3%; rating input score 73; 73rd percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: 1.9% per year; rating input score 100; 17th percentile among comparable filings
• Revenue growth: 1.3% per year; rating input score 100; 10th percentile among comparable filings
• Asset growth: 1.1% per year; rating input score 100; 10th percentile among comparable filings