2015-04-17T10:13:04-05:00 2014-09-30 383828234 CARTER P C 48 PATTON AVE STE 400 ASHEVILLE NC 288013300 990 2013-10-01 560530013 YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA YOUN 8282109009 53 ASHELAND AVE ROOM/SUITE 105 ASHEVILLE NC 28801 PAUL VEST PRESIDENT & CEO 8282109009 2015-02-27 true RUFUS DOLLAR P01293995 8282599900 2015-04-17 2013 2016-02-25 16:41:14Z PAUL VEST 53 ASHELAND AVE SUITE 105 ASHEVILLE NC 28801 16058211 false X WWW.YMCAWNC.ORG X 1891 NC TO PUT CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY FOR ALL. THE YMCA IS A PLACE OF WELCOME AND BELONGING TO PROMOTE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, HEALTHY LIVING AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY. THE YMCA CURRENTLY SERVES MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN OF ALL AGES, RACES, ABILITIES, INCOMES AND RELIGIONS. 21 21 1087 1389 2309 520 4491722 4131831 11338329 11566418 47178 26113 195357 178428 16072586 15902790 0 0 7868333 8462007 0 387758 6275105 5919141 14143438 14381148 1929148 1521642 20124500 22123151 5261660 5642211 14862840 16480940 X TO PUT CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY FOR ALL. THE YMCA IS A PLACE OF WELCOME AND BELONGING TO PROMOTE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, HEALTHY LIVING AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY. THE YMCA CURRENTLY SERVES MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN OF ALL AGES, RACES, ABILITIES, INCOMES AND RELIGIONS. false false 11435878 11524385 DURING FISCAL YEAR 2014, IN AN EFFORT TO SERVE EVERYONE REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY, THE YMCA PROVIDED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND SUBSIDIZED SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHO MIGHT OTHERWISE HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN YMCA PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. THE MOST IMPORTANT MEASURE OF THE YMCA IS THE IMPACT IT HAS ON THE LIVES OF THE PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES IT SERVES. TOGETHER, THESE DIVERSE GROUPS FIND A PLACE OF WELCOMING AND BELONGING AT THE YMCA OF WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA- AN ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO STRENGTHENING THE FOUNDATION OF COMMUNITY. THROUGH OUR FIVE CENTERS, 23 CHILDCARE SITES AND 200-PLUS PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY, THE YMCA POSITIVELY IMPACTS PEOPLE OF ALL AGES, RACES, FAITHS AND ECONOMIC BACKGROUNDS. THE ORGANIZATION PUBLISHES A PROGRAM DIRECTORY LOCATED ON ITS WEBSITE THAT PROVIDES A COMPLETE GUIDE OF ITS CAUSE-DRIVEN WORK. BY BRINGING DIVERSE GROUPS TOGETHER, THE YMCA OF WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA CREATES A PLACE OF WELCOME AND BELONGING TO BUILD YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, HEALTHY LIVING AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY. BELOW ARE SELECTIONS OF PROGRAMS MAKING A POSITIVE IMPACT ON THOSE THREE FOCUS AREAS. - HEALTH AND WELLNESS/HEALTHY LIVING AQUATICS PROGRAMS - THROUGH OUR AQUATICS PROGRAMS, WE OFFER SWIM LESSONS FOR SWIMMERS OF ALL LEVELS AND AGES, INCLUDING EDUCATIONAL AND FUN SWIM LESSONS FOR CHILDREN (AGES 6 MONTHS -12 YEARS). WE ALSO OFFER SPLASH, A 3 TO 4-DAY SCHOLARSHIP BASED AQUATIC SAFETY PROGRAM FOR LOCAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SECOND-GRADE STUDENTS TO TEACH PROPER SAFETY TOOLS WHEN IN AND AROUND WATER AS WELL AS SOME BASIC SWIM SKILLS. ADDITIONALLY, WE HAVE THE PIRANHAS, OUR YEAR-ROUND COMPETITIVE SWIM TEAM FOR SWIMMERS AGE 4-18. CARDIAC PROGRAMS - AIMS TO REDUCE THE RISK FACTORS OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE BY OFFERING ONE-ON-ONE COACHING FOR REFERRED PARTICIPANTS. PROGRAMS INCLUDE SPECIFIC WORKOUT PLANS AND TEMPLATES TO MATCH THE NEEDS OF THE MEMBER. FIT AFTER 50 - PROVIDES ADULTS OVER AGE 50 A SUPPORT SYSTEM OF HEALTH, PREVENTION, FITNESS AND SOCIAL INTERACTION. INCLUDES NUMEROUS HEALTHY LIVING SEMINARS, HEALTH SCREENINGS, VACCINATIONS, LECTURES, AND FUN NIGHTS HOSTED AT OUR CENTERS FOCUSING ON THE HEALTH AND WELLBEING FOR THE 50+ POPULATION. LIVESTRONG AT THE YMCA - A FREE 12-WEEK, EVIDENCE-BASED, SMALL GROUP PROGRAM DESIGNED FOR ADULT CANCER SURVIVORS WHO HAVE BECOME DECONDITIONED OR CHRONICALLY FATIGUED FROM THEIR TREATMENT, DISEASE OR CONDITION. MOVING FOR BETTER BALANCE - A 12-WEEK, 24-SESSION, EVIDENCE-BASED, FALLS PREVENTION PROGRAM, WHICH USES THE PRINCIPLES AND MOVEMENTS OF TAI CHI TO HELP OLDER ADULTS IMPROVE THEIR BALANCE AND INCREASE THEIR CONFIDENCE IN DOING EVERYDAY ACTIVITIES. TAKING CONTROL OF TYPE 2 - A GRANT FUNDED ONE-YEAR PROGRAM DESIGNED TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF INDIVIDUALS WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES AND LESSEN THEIR RISK OF DEVELOPING COMPLICATIONS. THE GOAL OF THE PROGRAM IS TO INCREASE AWARENESS AND EDUCATION OF TYPE 2 DIABETES, INCREASE PARTICIPANT EXERCISE LEVELS TO 150 MINUTES PER WEEK, AND DECREASE PARTICIPANT'S HGA1C LEVELS (AVERAGE OF BLOOD GLUCOSE LEVELS USED TO DIAGNOSE TYPE 2 DIABETES). DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM - A YEAR-LONG, COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAM FOR OVERWEIGHT ADULTS AT RISK OF DEVELOPING TYPE 2 DIABETES. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT WHERE PARTICIPANTS WORK TOGETHER IN A SMALL GROUP TO LEARN ABOUT HEALTHIER EATING AND INCREASING THEIR PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IN ORDER TO REDUCE THEIR RISK FOR DEVELOPING TYPE 2 DIABETES. CHILDHOOD OBESITY PREVENTION PROGRAM - A GRANT FUNDED PROGRAM CONDUCTED OUT OF HENDERSONVILLE AND BRUCE DRYSDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS IN HENDERSON COUNTY. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT TO HELP REDUCE CHILDHOOD OBESITY THROUGH A CLINICALLY PROVEN SCHOOL-DAY FITNESS AND EDUCATION PROGRAM GEARED TOWARD ELEMENTARY-AGE CHILDREN DURING RECESS TWICE A WEEK FOR A 12-WEEK SESSION. - COMMUNITY HEALTHY LIVING FOOD PROGRAMS - THROUGH THESE PROGRAMS, THE ORGANIZATION DISTRIBUTES FOOD AND OTHER FREE RESOURCES TO FAMILIES IN NEED. THE HEALTHY LIVING MOBILE KITCHEN SERVES MEALS TO CHILDREN IN UNDER-SERVED AREAS, DISTRIBUTE FRESH PRODUCE TO FAMILIES, AND OFFER NUTRITION EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES. SINCE ITS LAUNCH OVER 60,000 POUNDS OF FRESH PRODUCE AND BREAD HAS BEEN SERVED TO OVER 500 FAMILIES IN NEED. THE HEALTHY LIVING MOBILE MARKET (HLMM) IS A NEWLY RENOVATED BOX TRUCK THAT IS EQUIPPED WITH COOLERS AND HEAT BLANKETS TO HOLD FOOD, PALLETS FOR FOOD DISTRIBUTIONS, AND TABLES FOR NUTRITION EDUCATION. SINCE ITS LAUNCH IN OCTOBER 2014, THE HLMM HAS EXPANDED OUR REACH FOR FOOD DISTRIBUTIONS, NUTRITION EDUCATION, AND ENROLLMENT IN FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS TO LOW- INCOME FAMILIES. WITH THE HLMM, WE HAVE DISTRIBUTED OVER 1,722 POUNDS OF FOOD ACROSS WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA. - AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS 21ST CENTURY COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTERS - A FEDERALLY FUNDED GRANT PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES FREE AFTERSCHOOL SERVICES FOR OVER 200 STUDENTS FROM ENKA, CLYDE A. ERWIN, A.C. REYNOLDS, AND CHARLES D. OWEN MIDDLE SCHOOLS WITHIN THE BUNCOMBE COUNTY SCHOOL (BCS) SYSTEM. THE PROGRAM ALSO WORKS TO IMPROVE PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT AND SUPPORT STUDENT DEVELOPMENT THROUGH DAILY ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES IN THE ARTS, SERVICE-LEARNING, HEALTH/WELLNESS, SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING AND MATH (STEM), AND CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT. AFTERSCHOOL CHILD CARE - PROVIDES A SAFE AND FUN ENVIRONMENT FOR OVER 800 ELEMENTARY AGED STUDENTS THROUGHOUT WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA. LEADERS CLUB - A YOUTH PROGRAM THAT DEVELOPS YOUNG LEADERS THROUGH VOLUNTEERISM, ADVOCACY AND CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT. TEENS (AGES 12-18) RECEIVE LEADERSHIP TRAINING AND LEARN THE IMPORTANCE OF SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND SERVICE TO OTHERS. PROJECT RISE - OFFERS FREE AFTERSCHOOL ACADEMIC SUPPORT TO DISADVANTAGED YOUTH (GRADES 4-6) IN THE BUNCOMBE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, WHO STRUGGLE IN SCHOOL DUE TO LIMITED LANGUAGE ABILITIES, SOCIOECONOMIC CHALLENGES, LACK OF CARETAKER ATTENTION, OR OTHER BARRIERS. TEEN AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS - PROVIDES FREE AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMMING TO DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS (AGES 12-15) IN MCDOWELL COUNTY. THE PROGRAM TACKLES MANY MULTIFACETED EFFECTS OF GENERATIONAL POVERTY BY ENCOURAGING ACADEMIC ATTAINMENT AND PRO-SOCIAL BEHAVIOR, AS WELL AS FOSTERING GOOD NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL EXERCISE HABITS. - YOUTH SPORTS YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAMS HONOR THE Y CORE 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. YOUTH SPORTS INCLUDE BASKETBALL, T-BALL, SOCCER, FIELD HOCKEY, AND LACROSSE. POP WARNER FOOTBALL - PROVIDES YOUTH THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPERIENCE THE GAME OF FOOTBALL IN A SAFE, FUN, FAIR AND POSITIVE ENVIRONMENT. THE LEAGUE IS OPEN TO BOYS AND GIRLS (AGES 5-12) WHO HAVE A 2.0 GPA OR HIGHER. TEAMS ARE BUILT THROUGHOUT BUNCOMBE AND HENDERSON COUNTIES. WOODFIN RECESS - A FREE CHILDHOOD OBESITY PREVENTION PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES FUN, STRUCTURED RECESS AND EDUCATES YOUTH ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF NUTRITION AND EXERCISE. - CAMPS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN SUMMER DAY CAMP - CAMPS TO FIT THE NEEDS OF FAMILIES THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY. WITH KIDDIE CAMP FOR PRE-SCHOOLERS, DISCOVERY AND EXPLORER CAMP FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL-AGE CAMPERS, ADVENTURE CAMP FOR OLDER ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL-AGED CAMPERS, AND A COUNSELOR IN TRAINING PROGRAM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. SUMMER DISCOVERY - IS A FREE SEVEN-WEEK SPECIALIZED SUMMER LEARNING LOSS PREVENTION PROGRAM TARGETING ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH FROM ENKA, CLYDE A. ERWIN, A.C. REYNOLDS, AND CHARLES D. OWEN MIDDLE SCHOOLS, YET OPEN TO ALL LOCAL MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS, WHO HAVE NO OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENRICHMENT LEARNING DURING SUMMER MONTHS. THE PROGRAM IS FOCUSED ON SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATH, LITERACY, ARTS, AND CULTURE, AND ENRICHING RECREATION, ALL OF WHICH ALIGN WITH THE NC COMMON CORE AND ESSENTIAL STANDARDS. EARLY LEARNING READINESS - IS A FREE RESEARCH-BASED COMMUNITY PROGRAM THAT GIVES YOUNG CHILDREN (AGES 0 TO 5 YEARS) HIGH-QUALITY PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, AND COGNITIVE EXPERIENCES. HOMESCHOOL PHYSICAL EDUCATION - PROVIDES HOMESCHOOLERS (AGES 3-15) A PLACE TO ENGAGE IN PHYSICAL EXERCISE AS WELL AS DEVELOP RELATIONSHIPS WITH THEIR PEERS IN A SAFE AND POSITIVE ENVIRONMENT. 11435878 true true false false false false false false false true true false false false true true true false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 56 0 true 1087 true true true false false false false false false false false false X 21 21 false false false false true false false true true false false true true true true true true true false false X X YMCA OF WNC 8282109009 53 ASHELAND AVE SUITE 105 ASHEVILLE NC 28801 WILLIAM HATHAWAY CHAIRMAN 1.00 X X 0 0 0 CHARLES FREDERICK SECRETARY 1.00 X X 0 0 0 JOHN PIERCE TREASURER 1.00 X X 0 0 0 SARA BISSETTE BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 TRACY BUCHANAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 GREG BURNETTE BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 MICHAEL CRAWFORD BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 CHARLES DAVIS BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 TERESA EDWARDS BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 GARY FOSS BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 TATE GROOME BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 KATHY GUYETTE BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 AMY HANKS BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 GIBBIE HARRIS BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 KEVIN HEFNER BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 RICKY JORDAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 JULIE KEPPLE BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 AMY KNIGHT BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 RICK LUTOVSKY BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 STEVE ORR BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 TOM OWENS BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 TOM RYAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 CHRISTINE SIMOLKE BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 KAY SINCLAIR BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 STEVE WHITE BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 KERRY FRIEDMAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 MARY HALL BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 JOHN MARTIN BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 JOHN WEBB BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 BOB ROBERTS BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 PAUL VEST CEO 40.00 X 156780 0 26489 JOHN MIKOS VP OF OPERAT 40.00 X 127494 0 21054 TIM BLENCO VP OF OPERAT 40.00 X 76576 0 14406 JESSICA WILLIAMS VP OF ORG & 40.00 X 74672 0 5031 SABRA STEWART VP OF FINANC 40.00 X 74105 0 14342 LATISHA STEELE VP OF OPERAT 40.00 X 70939 0 13674 JIM SPEARIN VP OF YOUTH 40.00 X 64153 0 13032 644719 108028 2 false true false EDIFICE INC PO BOX 363 CHARLOTTE NC 28236 CONTRACTOR 2076750 DUNLAP CONSTRUCTION 720 N GROVE ST HENDERSONVILLE NC 28792 CONTRACTOR 553057 2 215756 1542208 2373867 8400 4131831 MEMBERSHIP & JOINING FEES 813410 8459461 8459461 PROGRAM & FACILITY FEES 813410 3084070 3084070 OTHER EVENTS 813410 22887 22887 11566418 38280 38280 168720 42759 125961 125961 2309 123652 32952 45119 -12167 -12167 -12167 25510 67543 -42033 -42033 MISCELLANEOUS OTHER 900099 83884 83884 MANAGEMENT FEES 900099 10616 10616 94500 15902790 11524385 2309 244265 666356 241920 355600 68836 6384049 5149074 1094683 140292 373986 213756 154722 5508 433168 266920 148666 17582 604448 483798 104652 15998 14748 14748 940611 693010 247601 12533 12533 2048429 1568921 339966 139542 1422395 1393590 28805 191309 122731 68578 49564 46193 3371 123365 123365 916461 916461 145129 134411 10718 UNCOLLECTABLE PLEDGES 51658 51658 MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE 2939 2789 150 14381148 11435878 2557512 387758 3450 2800 3372618 3270537 1562210 1712325 160021 288573 44550 46843 25285627 10482448 13088634 14803179 1211922 1283199 587841 630436 93254 85259 20124500 22123151 452462 711521 172354 3800000 3498393 625555 951504 344300 306600 39343 1839 5261660 5642211 X 11650494 12725325 2162346 2705615 1050000 1050000 14862840 16480940 20124500 22123151 1521642 61798 34660 X false true X true true true X 1900612 1978881 4262423 4491722 4131831 16765469 1900612 1978881 4262423 4491722 4131831 16765469 665365 16100104 50888 8130 81136 162906 161932 464992 2850 15691 25846 36884 84404 165675 10616 10616 17406752 11591928 0.92490 0.98920 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 3212346 4212829 3669560 3755615 1370147 3698324 1856125 3212346 208838 3085152 1923843 1370147 251649 1466362 1509173 208838 231803 1388583 1368737 251649 0.27960 0.72040 true false 1809727 1809727 16791879 10482448 6309431 5112515 5112515 1571506 1571506 14803179 ACCRUED INTEREST PAYABLE 1839 INTEREST RATE SWAP SECURITY DEPOSITS 1839 X 16212198 61798 102648 144962 309408 15902790 15902790 14594098 102648 110302 212950 14381148 14381148 SCHEDULE D, PAGE 2, PART V, LINE 4 THE ENDOWMENT FUNDS ARE FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FINANCIAL SUPPORT, SCHOLARSHIPS, AND FACILITIES MAINTENANCE. SCHEDULE D, PAGE 3, PART X THE ASSOCIATION IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, EXCEPT ON NET INCOME DERIVED FROM UNRELATED BUSINESS ACTIVITIES. THE ASSOCIATION BELIEVES THAT IT HAS APPROPRIATE SUPPORT FOR ANY TAX POSITIONS TAKEN, AND AS SUCH, DOES NOT HAVE ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT ARE MATERIAL TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE ASSOCIATION'S FORM 990 AND FORM 990-T FOR THE YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2011, 2012, AND 2013 ARE SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY THE IRS, GENERALLY FOR THREE YEARS AFTER THEY WERE FILED. SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XI, LINE 2D CHANGE IN FMV OF INTEREST RATE SWAP 34,660 DIRECT RENTAL EXPENSE 42,759 SALEABLE MERCHANDISE COGS 67,543 SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XII, LINE 2D DIRECT RENTAL EXPENSE 42,759 SALEABLE MERCHANDISE COGS 67,543 X X X false false false false false false false false false PAUL VEST CEO 156780 21458 5031 183269 FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO PUT CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY FOR ALL. THE YMCA IS A PLACE OF WELCOME AND BELONGING TO PROMOTE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, HEALTHY LIVING AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY. THE YMCA CURRENTLY SERVES MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN OF ALL AGES, RACES, ABILITIES, INCOMES AND RELIGIONS. FORM 990, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 6 THE ORGANIZATION HAS OPPORTUNITIES FOR BOTH MANAGERIAL AND PROGRAM VOLUNTEERS. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A RACES, FAITHS AND ECONOMIC BACKGROUNDS. THE ORGANIZATION PUBLISHES A PROGRAM DIRECTORY LOCATED ON ITS WEBSITE THAT PROVIDES A COMPLETE GUIDE OF ITS CAUSE-DRIVEN WORK. BY BRINGING DIVERSE GROUPS TOGETHER, THE YMCA OF WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA CREATES A PLACE OF WELCOME AND BELONGING TO BUILD YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, HEALTHY LIVING AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY. BELOW ARE SELECTIONS OF PROGRAMS MAKING A POSITIVE IMPACT ON THOSE THREE FOCUS AREAS. - HEALTH AND WELLNESS/HEALTHY LIVING AQUATICS PROGRAMS - THROUGH OUR AQUATICS PROGRAMS, WE OFFER SWIM LESSONS FOR SWIMMERS OF ALL LEVELS AND AGES, INCLUDING EDUCATIONAL AND FUN SWIM LESSONS FOR CHILDREN (AGES 6 MONTHS -12 YEARS). WE ALSO OFFER SPLASH, A 3 TO 4-DAY SCHOLARSHIP BASED AQUATIC SAFETY PROGRAM FOR LOCAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SECOND-GRADE STUDENTS TO TEACH PROPER SAFETY TOOLS WHEN IN AND AROUND WATER AS WELL AS SOME BASIC SWIM SKILLS. ADDITIONALLY, WE HAVE THE PIRANHAS, OUR YEAR-ROUND COMPETITIVE SWIM TEAM FOR SWIMMERS AGE 4-18. CARDIAC PROGRAMS - AIMS TO REDUCE THE RISK FACTORS OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE BY OFFERING ONE-ON-ONE COACHING FOR REFERRED PARTICIPANTS. PROGRAMS INCLUDE SPECIFIC WORKOUT PLANS AND TEMPLATES TO MATCH THE NEEDS OF THE MEMBER. FIT AFTER 50 - PROVIDES ADULTS OVER AGE 50 A SUPPORT SYSTEM OF HEALTH, PREVENTION, FITNESS AND SOCIAL INTERACTION. INCLUDES NUMEROUS HEALTHY LIVING SEMINARS, HEALTH SCREENINGS, VACCINATIONS, LECTURES, AND FUN NIGHTS HOSTED AT OUR CENTERS FOCUSING ON THE HEALTH AND WELLBEING FOR THE 50+ POPULATION. LIVESTRONG AT THE YMCA - A FREE 12-WEEK, EVIDENCE-BASED, SMALL GROUP PROGRAM DESIGNED FOR ADULT CANCER SURVIVORS WHO HAVE BECOME DECONDITIONED OR CHRONICALLY FATIGUED FROM THEIR TREATMENT, DISEASE OR CONDITION. MOVING FOR BETTER BALANCE - A 12-WEEK, 24-SESSION, EVIDENCE-BASED, FALLS PREVENTION PROGRAM, WHICH USES THE PRINCIPLES AND MOVEMENTS OF TAI CHI TO HELP OLDER ADULTS IMPROVE THEIR BALANCE AND INCREASE THEIR CONFIDENCE IN DOING EVERYDAY ACTIVITIES. TAKING CONTROL OF TYPE 2 - A GRANT FUNDED ONE-YEAR PROGRAM DESIGNED TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF INDIVIDUALS WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES AND LESSEN THEIR RISK OF DEVELOPING COMPLICATIONS. THE GOAL OF THE PROGRAM IS TO INCREASE AWARENESS AND EDUCATION OF TYPE 2 DIABETES, INCREASE PARTICIPANT EXERCISE LEVELS TO 150 MINUTES PER WEEK, AND DECREASE PARTICIPANT'S HGA1C LEVELS (AVERAGE OF BLOOD GLUCOSE LEVELS USED TO DIAGNOSE TYPE 2 DIABETES). DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM - A YEAR-LONG, COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAM FOR OVERWEIGHT ADULTS AT RISK OF DEVELOPING TYPE 2 DIABETES. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT WHERE PARTICIPANTS WORK TOGETHER IN A SMALL GROUP TO LEARN ABOUT HEALTHIER EATING AND INCREASING THEIR PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IN ORDER TO REDUCE THEIR RISK FOR DEVELOPING TYPE 2 DIABETES. CHILDHOOD OBESITY PREVENTION PROGRAM - A GRANT FUNDED PROGRAM CONDUCTED OUT OF HENDERSONVILLE AND BRUCE DRYSDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS IN HENDERSON COUNTY. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT TO HELP REDUCE CHILDHOOD OBESITY THROUGH A CLINICALLY PROVEN SCHOOL-DAY FITNESS AND EDUCATION PROGRAM GEARED TOWARD ELEMENTARY-AGE CHILDREN DURING RECESS TWICE A WEEK FOR A 12-WEEK SESSION. - COMMUNITY HEALTHY LIVING FOOD PROGRAMS - THROUGH THESE PROGRAMS, THE ORGANIZATION DISTRIBUTES FOOD AND OTHER FREE RESOURCES TO FAMILIES IN NEED. THE HEALTHY LIVING MOBILE KITCHEN SERVES MEALS TO CHILDREN IN UNDER-SERVED AREAS, DISTRIBUTE FRESH PRODUCE TO FAMILIES, AND OFFER NUTRITION EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES. SINCE ITS LAUNCH OVER 60,000 POUNDS OF FRESH PRODUCE AND BREAD HAS BEEN SERVED TO OVER 500 FAMILIES IN NEED. THE HEALTHY LIVING MOBILE MARKET (HLMM) IS A NEWLY RENOVATED BOX TRUCK THAT IS EQUIPPED WITH COOLERS AND HEAT BLANKETS TO HOLD FOOD, PALLETS FOR FOOD DISTRIBUTIONS, AND TABLES FOR NUTRITION EDUCATION. SINCE ITS LAUNCH IN OCTOBER 2014, THE HLMM HAS EXPANDED OUR REACH FOR FOOD DISTRIBUTIONS, NUTRITION EDUCATION, AND ENROLLMENT IN FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS TO LOW- INCOME FAMILIES. WITH THE HLMM, WE HAVE DISTRIBUTED OVER 1,722 POUNDS OF FOOD ACROSS WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA. - AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS 21ST CENTURY COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTERS - A FEDERALLY FUNDED GRANT PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES FREE AFTERSCHOOL SERVICES FOR OVER 200 STUDENTS FROM ENKA, CLYDE A. ERWIN, A.C. REYNOLDS, AND CHARLES D. OWEN MIDDLE SCHOOLS WITHIN THE BUNCOMBE COUNTY SCHOOL (BCS) SYSTEM. THE PROGRAM ALSO WORKS TO IMPROVE PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT AND SUPPORT STUDENT DEVELOPMENT THROUGH DAILY ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES IN THE ARTS, SERVICE-LEARNING, HEALTH/WELLNESS, SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING AND MATH (STEM), AND CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT. AFTERSCHOOL CHILD CARE - PROVIDES A SAFE AND FUN ENVIRONMENT FOR OVER 800 ELEMENTARY AGED STUDENTS THROUGHOUT WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA. LEADERS CLUB - A YOUTH PROGRAM THAT DEVELOPS YOUNG LEADERS THROUGH VOLUNTEERISM, ADVOCACY AND CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT. TEENS (AGES 12-18) RECEIVE LEADERSHIP TRAINING AND LEARN THE IMPORTANCE OF SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND SERVICE TO OTHERS. PROJECT RISE - OFFERS FREE AFTERSCHOOL ACADEMIC SUPPORT TO DISADVANTAGED YOUTH (GRADES 4-6) IN THE BUNCOMBE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, WHO STRUGGLE IN SCHOOL DUE TO LIMITED LANGUAGE ABILITIES, SOCIOECONOMIC CHALLENGES, LACK OF CARETAKER ATTENTION, OR OTHER BARRIERS. TEEN AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS - PROVIDES FREE AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMMING TO DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS (AGES 12-15) IN MCDOWELL COUNTY. THE PROGRAM TACKLES MANY MULTIFACETED EFFECTS OF GENERATIONAL POVERTY BY ENCOURAGING ACADEMIC ATTAINMENT AND PRO-SOCIAL BEHAVIOR, AS WELL AS FOSTERING GOOD NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL EXERCISE HABITS. - YOUTH SPORTS YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAMS HONOR THE Y CORE 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. YOUTH SPORTS INCLUDE BASKETBALL, T-BALL, SOCCER, FIELD HOCKEY, AND LACROSSE. POP WARNER FOOTBALL - PROVIDES YOUTH THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPERIENCE THE GAME OF FOOTBALL IN A SAFE, FUN, FAIR AND POSITIVE ENVIRONMENT. THE LEAGUE IS OPEN TO BOYS AND GIRLS (AGES 5-12) WHO HAVE A 2.0 GPA OR HIGHER. TEAMS ARE BUILT THROUGHOUT BUNCOMBE AND HENDERSON COUNTIES. WOODFIN RECESS - A FREE CHILDHOOD OBESITY PREVENTION PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES FUN, STRUCTURED RECESS AND EDUCATES YOUTH ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF NUTRITION AND EXERCISE. - CAMPS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN SUMMER DAY CAMP - CAMPS TO FIT THE NEEDS OF FAMILIES THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY. WITH KIDDIE CAMP FOR PRE-SCHOOLERS, DISCOVERY AND EXPLORER CAMP FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL-AGE CAMPERS, ADVENTURE CAMP FOR OLDER ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL-AGED CAMPERS, AND A COUNSELOR IN TRAINING PROGRAM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. SUMMER DISCOVERY - IS A FREE SEVEN-WEEK SPECIALIZED SUMMER LEARNING LOSS PREVENTION PROGRAM TARGETING ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH FROM ENKA, CLYDE A. ERWIN, A.C. REYNOLDS, AND CHARLES D. OWEN MIDDLE SCHOOLS, YET OPEN TO ALL LOCAL MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS, WHO HAVE NO OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENRICHMENT LEARNING DURING SUMMER MONTHS. THE PROGRAM IS FOCUSED ON SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATH, LITERACY, ARTS, AND CULTURE, AND ENRICHING RECREATION, ALL OF WHICH ALIGN WITH THE NC COMMON CORE AND ESSENTIAL STANDARDS. EARLY LEARNING READINESS - IS A FREE RESEARCH-BASED COMMUNITY PROGRAM THAT GIVES YOUNG CHILDREN (AGES 0 TO 5 YEARS) HIGH-QUALITY PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, AND COGNITIVE EXPERIENCES. HOMESCHOOL PHYSICAL EDUCATION - PROVIDES HOMESCHOOLERS (AGES 3-15) A PLACE TO ENGAGE IN PHYSICAL EXERCISE AS WELL AS DEVELOP RELATIONSHIPS WITH THEIR PEERS IN A SAFE AND POSITIVE ENVIRONMENT. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 6 THE YMCA IS A MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION. ANY PERSON WHO SUPPORTS THE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION MAY BECOME A MEMBER AND SHALL BE ENTITLED TO ALL BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP AS ESTABLISHED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE STAFF OF THE ORGANIZATION, MAY DECIDE CATEGORIES OF MEMBERSHIP AS IT SEES FIT. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B THE RETURN WAS PREPARED BY AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT WITH INPUT AND OVERSIGHT BY MANAGEMENT. THE RETURN WAS REVIEWED IN DETAIL BY THE BOARD AUDIT/FINANCE COMMITTEE AND RECOMMENDED TO THE FULL BOARD FOR FILING APPROVAL. A COPY OF THE RETURN WAS PROVIDED TO EACH VOTING BOARD MEMBER DURING THE PROCESS. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C ALL OFFICERS AND MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE REQUIRED TO REVIEW THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT, SIGN THE FORM INDICATING THEIR AGREEMENT TO ADHERE TO THE POLICY, AND DISCLOSE ANY CONFLICTS THAT PRESENTLY EXIST. THIS REVIEW IS PERFORMED ANNUALLY. BOARD MEMBERS ARE EXPECTED TO PROMPTLY DISCLOSE ANY CONFLICTS THAT ARISE DURING THE YEAR. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A COMPENSATION FOR THE CEO IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY A COMMITTEE OF BOARD MEMBERS USING COMPARABLES AND ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION FROM Y.U.S.A. A SUBCOMMITTEE OF THE BOARD, WHICH INCLUDES THE CHAIR, REVIEWS THE SALARY OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND OF UPPER MANAGEMENT TO ENSURE THAT IT IS IN LINE WITH OTHER YMCAS OF SIMILAR SIZE, REGION, AND PLAN. THE SALARY ADMINISTRATION PLAN IS BASED ON THE HAY PLAN, A SYSTEM THAT AWARDS POINTS BASED ON FACTORS SUCH AS DECISION-MAKING, BUDGET, PROGRAM, BOARD/COMMITTEE, AND SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AT THE ORGANIZATION'S ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE.