YMCA of Western North Carolina

What it reported doing in 2024

In an effort to serve everyone regardless of their ability to pay, the ymca of western North Carolina provides financial assistance and subsidized services for individuals and families who might otherwise be unable to participate in ymca programs and services. The most important measure of the ymca is the impact we have on the lives of the people and communities we serve. Through our seven centers, 24 childcare sites, and programs throughout the community, the ymca has a positive impact on people of all ages and from all over the region. Our charitable work supports youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Below are programs that make a positive impact in those areas. Youth development - afterschool childcare our afterschool programs provide students with developmentally appropriate activities that offer a combination of individual and group activities based on weekly themes and lesson plans. These programs adhere to the national healthy eating and physical activity (hepa) standards, increase the physical well-being of participants and promote health-promoting behaviors. - summer day camp we provide summer day camp at locations througout western North Carolina. At summer day camp, children ages 5-15 have opportunities to make new friends, learn new skills, and explore the world around them. The y offers a variety of camps to fit the needs of families throughout the community. - ymca camp watia ymca camp watia is an affordable overnight camp for all children in western North Carolina, regardless of family income. It is made accessible to all families through comparatively low costs and scholarship opportunities. Healthy living - aquatics programs the y offers lessons for swimmers of all levels and ages, including fun, educational classes for children ages 3 months through 12 years. We also provide the safety around water program, a four-to-eight-lesson curriculum that teaches children how to be safe in and near bodies of water, as well as some basic swim skills. Additionally, we have the piranhas, a year- round competitive swim team for swimmers ages 6-18. - youth sports youth sports programs honor the core y values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. We strive to provide a quality experience for players, coaches, and families, and we promote the development of each athlete to reach their highest potential through skill refinement, teamwork, and sportsmanship. We serve youth ages 3-14. - nutrition programs access to fresh, healthy food is a cornerstone of health that can affect people's ability to thrive. The y is dedicated to improving food access and food security. We do this by distributing fresh produce at no charge, with no questions asked, and by offering practical, cost-effective cooking demonstrations and nutrition education. We do this at mobile food markets in several counties each month. We also operate a central hub to receive, sort, and store donated food before distributing it at mobile food markets. Our mobile food market program served over 36,500 people by distributing over 128,000 pounds of food. Mobile food markets support rural communities across five counties in accessing no cost healthy food. - livestrong at the ymca livestrong at the ymca is a free 12-week, evidence-based, small-group program that offers adult cancer survivors a supportive environment to participate in physical and social activities focused on the whole person. Goals of the program include building muscle mass and strength, increasing flexibility and endurance, and improving functional ability. In 2024 we presented this program in person at several ymca locations. - diabetes prevention program the ymca of wnc's diabetes prevention program (dpp) is a year-long, community-based program for adults at risk of developing type 2 diabetes. This evidence-based model from the centers for disease control and prevention has proven that lifestyle changes can prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes. This 12-mont

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: 73.5%; rating input score 73
• Program expense ratio: 82%; rating input score 82
• Fundraising efficiency: $12.8 raised per $1 spent on fundraising; rating input score 45; 45th percentile among comparable filings

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 100%; rating input score 100; 62nd 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: Scored; rating input score 0
• Grant itemization coverage: Scored; rating input score 0
• 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 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: 11.4%; rating input score 70; 70th percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 1.93; rating input score 60; 60th percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: 0.28; rating input score 49; 49th percentile among comparable filings
• Officer compensation ratio: 5.4%; rating input score 47; 47th percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: 5.6% per year; rating input score 100; 46th percentile among comparable filings
• Revenue growth: 6.1% per year; rating input score 100; 52nd percentile among comparable filings
• Asset growth: 8.1% per year; rating input score 100; 56th percentile among comparable filings