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Form 990 for tax year 2024

Filed by THE NEW CANAAN COMMUNITY YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION INC.

Totals

Total revenue
$11,641,557
Total expenses
$11,550,438
Contributions and grants received
$1,314,124
Grants paid
$302,074
Program service revenue
$9,761,099
Investment income
$241,874
Other revenue
$324,460
Total assets, end of year
$31,619,135
Total liabilities, end of year
$8,932,449
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$22,686,686
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$10,152,834
Management and general expenses
$811,800
Fundraising expenses
$585,804
Program service expenses (Part III)
$10,152,834

Program services were 87.9% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

  • 1c · Fundraising events

    $62,610

  • 1e · Government grants (contributions)

    $675,000

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $576,514

  • 1g · Noncash contributions included above

    $154,236

  • 2a · Program service revenue: HEALTHY LIVING

    total $5,372,717 · related or exempt $5,372,717

  • 2b · Program service revenue: YOUTH DEVELOPMENT

    total $4,180,709 · related or exempt $4,180,709

  • 2c · Program service revenue: SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

    total $207,673 · related or exempt $207,673

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $241,874 · excluded $241,874

  • 6a · Gross rents

    real property $259,213

  • 6b · Less rental expenses

    real property $0

  • 6c · Rental income or loss

    real property $259,213

  • 6d · Net rental income or loss

    total $259,213 · excluded $259,213

  • 8a · Fundraising events: gross income

    $133,310

  • 8a · Fundraising events: contributions included on line 1c

    $62,610

  • 8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses

    $75,351

  • 8c · Net income from fundraising events

    total $57,959 · excluded $57,959

  • 11a · Other revenue: MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE

    total $7,288 · excluded $7,288

  • 11e · Other revenue, total

    $7,288

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 2 · Grants to domestic individuals

    total $264,374 · program services $264,374

  • 3 · Grants to foreign organizations and individuals

    total $37,700 · program services $37,700

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $503,408 · program services $202,091 · management and general $176,192 · fundraising $125,125

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $4,727,214 · program services $4,298,682 · management and general $241,975 · fundraising $186,557

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $299,796 · program services $298,435 · fundraising $1,361

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $655,597 · program services $644,476 · fundraising $11,121

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $372,945 · program services $354,424 · management and general $5,873 · fundraising $12,648

  • 11b · Fees: legal

    total $65,125 · management and general $61,513 · fundraising $3,612

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $47,934 · management and general $45,275 · fundraising $2,659

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $177,176 · program services $156,598 · management and general $11,985 · fundraising $8,593

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $169,479 · program services $141,741 · management and general $3,230 · fundraising $24,508

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $19,470 · program services $16,849 · management and general $1,167 · fundraising $1,454

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $83,197 · program services $72,146 · management and general $6,436 · fundraising $4,615

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $988,153 · program services $856,898 · management and general $76,447 · fundraising $54,808

  • 19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

    total $8,008 · program services $7,273 · management and general $428 · fundraising $307

  • 20 · Interest

    total $212,055 · program services $183,888 · management and general $16,405 · fundraising $11,762

  • 21 · Payments to affiliates

    total $167,050 · program services $144,861 · management and general $12,924 · fundraising $9,265

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $1,093,077 · program services $947,885 · management and general $84,564 · fundraising $60,628

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $198,590 · program services $172,211 · management and general $15,364 · fundraising $11,015

  • 24a · Other expenses: PROGRAM EXPENDITURES

    total $792,352 · program services $789,257 · management and general $1,803 · fundraising $1,292

  • 24b · Other expenses: MAINTENANCE

    total $334,397 · program services $290,095 · management and general $25,803 · fundraising $18,499

  • 24c · Other expenses: BANK AND DISCOUNT FEES

    total $233,350 · program services $199,086 · management and general $17,759 · fundraising $16,505

  • 24d · Other expenses: OTHER EXPENSES

    total $99,991 · program services $73,864 · management and general $6,657 · fundraising $19,470

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $596,215 · end of year $623,897

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $1,725,686 · end of year $2,128,267

  • 3 · Pledges and grants receivable

    beginning of year $18,569 · end of year $50,000

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    beginning of year $16,829 · end of year $91,762

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $109,091 · end of year $166,593

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $36,691,953

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $13,425,649

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $23,552,372 · end of year $23,266,304

  • 11 · Investments: publicly traded securities

    beginning of year $4,054,182 · end of year $4,727,027

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $318,615 · end of year $565,285

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $319,767 · end of year $564,925

  • 19 · Deferred revenue

    beginning of year $785,613 · end of year $1,029,523

  • 20 · Tax-exempt bond liabilities

    beginning of year $6,542,547 · end of year $6,289,997

  • 24 · Unsecured notes and loans payable

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $474,510

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $325,472 · end of year $573,494

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $20,883,582 · end of year $20,627,624

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $1,534,578 · end of year $2,059,062

Mission and programs · 2024

Mission

THE NEW CANAAN COMMUNITY YMCA'S MISSION IS TO ENRICH ALL PEOPLE IN SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY. WE ARE COMMITTED TO PROVIDING PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT PROMOTE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, HEALTHY LIVING, AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AMONG OUR MEMBERS AND OUR COMMUNITY. WE ARE FOUNDED ON CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES AND ARE GUIDED BY OUR CORE VALUES OF CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, AND RESPONSIBILITY.

Activities or mission (Part I)

THE NEW CANAAN COMMUNITY YMCA'S MISSION IS TO ENRICH ALL PEOPLE IN SPIRIT, MIND, AND BODY. THE NEW CANAAN YMCA IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT PROMOTE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF OUR MEMBERS AND OUR COMMUNITY. WE ARE FOUNDED ON CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES AND ARE GUIDED BY OUR CORE VALUES OF CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, AND RESPONSIBILITY. THE NEW CANAAN YMCA IS A MEMBERSHIP ASSOCIATION WITH MEMBERS OF ALL AGES, ABILITIES, INCOMES, RACES, AND RELIGIONS. OVER THE COURSE OF 2024, THE NEW CANAAN YMCA INCREASED ITS MEMBERSHIP FROM APPROXIMATELY 8,300 AT THE BEGINNING OF THE YEAR TO OVER 9,100 AT YEAR END. THE NEW CANAAN YMCA HAS 26 MEMBERS ON ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS (INCLUDING TWO TEEN MEMBERS AND ADDITIONAL 6 EMERITUS COMMITTEE MEMBERS). WITH THE ADDITIONAL SERVICES OF AN ESTIMATED 339 INDIVIDUALS WHO SERVE AS VOLUNTEERS IN FUNDRAISING, SPECIAL EVENTS, AND PROGRAMS, THE YMCA IS DEDICATED TO PROMOTING COMMUNITY WELLNESS AND DEVELOPMENT, STRONG FAMILIES, YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, AND IN

  • YOUTH DEVELOPMENT ENCOMPASSES CHILDCARE, EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, AQUATICS, SPORTS, CAMP, AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS.THE NEW CANAAN YMCA OFFERS: FULL-DAY CHILDCARE SERVING 77 PARTICIPANTS, AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMMING SERVING APPROXIMATELY 40 PARTICIPANTS, AND SCHOOL VACATION DAY PROGRAMMING SERVING AN AVERAGE OF 20 CHILDREN ON EACH OF THE 14 PUBLIC SCHOOL VACATION DAYS IN 2024. OUR CHILDCARE SERVES CHILDREN 6 WEEKS OLD THROUGH AGE 12, PROVIDING A SAFE AND NURTURING ENVIRONMENT. THE NEW CANAAN YMCA'S INCLUSION AND SUPPORT PROGRAMS ARE ADAPTED TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE ALLOWING MEMBERS WITH DIVERSE ABILITIES TO PARTICIPATE IN PROGRAMS WITHIN OUR Y. IN 2024, WE OFFERED PROGRAMS AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR OVER 130 KIDS AND TEENS TO HELP INDIVIDUALS BUILD CONFIDENCE, MAKE FRIENDS, AND DEVELOP INDEPENDENCE IN A SUPPORTIVE AND WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT.THE NEW CANAAN YMCA OFFERS NUMEROUS SUMMER CAMP OPTIONS. IN 2024, 435 CHILDREN ATTENDED Y SUMMER CAMP. APPROXIMATELY 60 TEENS PARTICIPATED IN THE Y'S LEADER-IN-TRAINING AND COUNSELOR-IN-TRAINING PROGRAMS. FIFTEEN TEEN & YOUNG ADULTS WITH VARYING ABILITIES PARTICIPATED IN Y CAMP JAM WHICH WAS SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR YOUTH WHO REQUIRE ADDITIONAL DIRECTION AND SUPPORT, BUT DO NOT REQUIRE 1:1 OR INTENSIVE BEHAVIORAL AND/OR PHYSICAL INTERVENTION. THE Y'S SPECIAL CARES CAMP PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN WITH A VARIETY OF SPECIAL NEEDS (E.G., DOWN SYNDROME, AUTISM) MAINSTREAMED 16 CHILDREN WITH A TRADITIONAL SUMMER CAMP EXPERIENCE BY PROVIDING ONE-ON-ONE STAFF AT NO ADDITIONAL COST TO THEIR FAMILIES. IN 2024, 11 CHILDREN PARTICIPATED IN THE ESY (EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR) CAMP PROGRAM. ALL CAMPERS LEARN CONSIDERATION AND COOPERATION WITH OTHERS, FAIRNESS, INDEPENDENCE, AND LEADERSHIP. SUMMER CAMP HELPS TO BUILD SELF-CONFIDENCE, SELF-ESTEEM, AND A HEALTHY ATTITUDE.YMCA AQUATIC PROGRAMS PROVIDE SWIMMING AND WATER SAFETY SKILLS, WHILE PROMOTING GOOD HEALTH THROUGH REGULAR EXERCISE. IN 2024, 548 CHILDREN LEARNED TO BECOME SAFER AND MORE CONFIDENT IN THE WATER THROUGH SWIM LESSONS. APPROXIMATELY 330 CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS PARTICIPATED IN THE YMCA'S THREE COMPETITIVE AQUATIC TEAMS AND PROGRAMS. OUR TEAMS FOCUS ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF PROPER MECHANICS, GOAL SETTING, LEADERSHIP, TIME MANAGEMENT SKILLS, SELF-ESTEEM, AND THE YMCA'S FOUR CORE VALUES WITHIN THE REALM OF A SAFE AND MOTIVATING ENVIRONMENT. OUR TEAM MEMBERS GROW TO BECOME RESPONSIBLE STUDENT-ATHLETES AND ARE GREAT ROLE MODELS FOR OUR COMMUNITY. IN ADDITION TO ATHLETIC AND PERSONAL CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT, THE COMPETITIVE PROGRAMS PROVIDE BOTH YOUTH AND ADULT COMMUNITY MEMBERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO DEVELOP FRIENDSHIPS BY BRINGING FAMILIES TOGETHER IN SOCIAL GATHERINGS AND VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCES. DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR, THE YMCA OPENED ON 5 SATURDAY NIGHTS EXCLUSIVELY TO YOUTH IN GRADES FIVE THROUGH EIGHT. THE PROGRAMS ARE OPEN TO ALL IN THE COMMUNITY, REGARDLESS OF MEMBERSHIP STATUS. THE YOUTH UTILIZE THE WELLNESS CENTER, GYM, AND POOL, AND PARTAKE IN SPECIAL EVENTS IN A SAFE, SUPERVISED ENVIRONMENT UNDER THE DIRECTION OF Y VOLUNTEERS AND STAFF. ATTENDANCE AVERAGED 55 CHILDREN (AGES 10-13) PER EVENT. IN 2024, 765 CHILDREN IN GRADES KINDERGARTEN THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL PARTICIPATED IN THE NEW CANAAN YMCA'S RECREATIONAL BASKETBALL LEAGUE TO LEARN SPORTSMANSHIP, TEAMWORK, AND HAVE FUN WHILE EMPHASIZING COMMUNITY AND DEVELOPING SOCIAL SKILLS AND THE Y'S CORE VALUES. THE NEW CANAAN YMCA'S SKI AND BOARD CLUB TRANSPORTS YOUTH OF ALL AGES AND SKIING ABILITY BY BUS FROM OUR Y TO A LOCAL SKI MOUNTAIN FOR AN EVENING OF WINTER FUN. LESSONS ARE AVAILABLE FOR BEGINNERS AND THOSE WHO WANT TO IMPROVE THEIR SKILLS. THE PROGRAM RUNS FOR THREE MONTHS EACH WINTER, AND IN 2024, 43 CHILDREN PARTICIPATED.THE NEW CANAAN YMCA'S BOUNCING BEARS PROGRAM IS OFFERED IN OUR KIDS' ZONE. THE PROGRAM IS OFFERED TO CHILDREN AGES 1-5. WHILE PLAYING ON THOUGHTFULLY ARRANGED AND CURATED EQUIPMENT, CHILDREN DEVELOP THEIR COORDINATION AND MOTOR DEVELOPMENT IN SWINGING, BALANCING, CLIMBING, RUNNING, JUMPING, ROLLING AND MORE. CLASSES INCLUDE EXPLORATION TIME AND CIRCLE TIME, WHICH INCLUDES MUSIC AND PROPS. IN 2024, APPROXIMATELY 425 PRESCHOOL AGE CHILDREN PARTICIPATED IN OUR BOUNCING BEARS PROGRAMS.

    Expenses $6,203,650 · Grants $302,074 · Revenue $4,180,709

  • THE NEW CANAAN YMCA IS A COMMUNITY RESOURCE DEDICATED TO PROMOTING WELLNESS AMONG PEOPLE OF ALL AGES THROUGH GOOD HEALTH AND EXERCISE HABITS. OUR PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO HELP PEOPLE SET REALISTIC GOALS FOR SELF-IMPROVEMENT AND DISEASE PREVENTION THROUGH AN ACTIVE LIFESTYLE, PROPER NUTRITION, AND HEALTH EDUCATION. MEMBERS AGES 14 THROUGH ADULTHOOD PARTICIPATE IN A VARIETY OF CARDIOVASCULAR, STRENGTH TRAINING, MIND-BODY AND NUTRITION PROGRAMS. THE NEW CANAAN YMCA OFFERS APPROXIMATELY 100 ADULT GROUP FITNESS CLASSES PER WEEK. CLASSES INCLUDE STRENGTH TRAINING, CARDIO, CYCLING, AQUATICS, DANCE, BARRE, YOGA, AND PILATES AND ARE AVAILABLE TO MEMBERS AGES 14+ AT ALL FITNESS LEVELS . APPROXIMATELY 85 CHILDREN LEARNED HOW TO SAFELY ACHIEVE A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE AT THE Y THROUGH OUR FAMILIES IN TRAINING PROGRAM, WHICH ENCOURAGES FAMILIES TO WORK-OUT TOGETHER AND HELPS KIDS AGES 12 AND OLDER TO BEGIN MAKING HEALTHY CHOICES. THE YMCA'S NATIONAL DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM WAS LAUNCHED IN LATE 2024. THE PROGRAM CONNECTS PARTICIPANTS WITH A LIFESTYLE COACH AND A GREATER COMMUNITY OF PEOPLE SEEKING A HEALTHIER LIFESTYLE. THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO HELP PARTICIPANTS EAT HEALTHIER, FIND NEW WAYS TO ENGAGE IN REGULAR PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, AND LOSE WEIGHT, TO DELAY OR PREVENT THE ONSET OF TYPE 2 DIABETES. IN OUR LAUNCH YEAR, THERE WERE 4 PARTICIPANTS IN THE DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM.THE NEW CANAAN YMCA MAINTAINS A LONG-STANDING PARTNERSHIP WITH STAMFORD HEALTH THAT INCLUDES ON-SITE PHYSICAL THERAPY OFFICES AND A NURSE COORDINATOR AVAILABLE FOR MEMBER SCREENINGS, ADVICE, AND QUICK REFERRALS. STAMFORD HEALTH ALSO CONDUCTS HEALTH LECTURES OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY AT NOT CHARGE. NEW CANAAN YMCA OFFERED OPEN PLAY PICKLEBALL FOUR DAYS PER WEEK IN OUR GYM. APPROXIMATELY 100 PLAYERS OF ALL LEVELS OF ABILITY GATHERED EACH WEEK TO IMPROVE THEIR SKILLS, PHYSICAL HEALTH AND PARTICIPATE IN A FUN SOCIAL SETTING. THE NEW CANAAN YMCA'S ADULT VOLLEYBALL PROGRAM CONSISTENTLY ENGAGES AN AVERAGE OF 70 PARTICIPANTS PER SESSION, FOSTERING AN INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR ATHLETES OF VARIOUS SKILL LEVELS WITH AN EMPHASIS ON TEAMWORK, PHYSICAL FITNESS, AND SKILL DEVELOPMENT. THE NEW CANAAN YMCA'S MEN'S BASKETBALL LEAGUE IS OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY AND INCLUDES A 10-GAME REGULAR SEASON INCLUDING PLAYOFFS. IN 2024, 40 PLAYERS PARTICIPATED. THE MASTERS SWIM PROGRAM IS FOR ADULT SWIMMERS LOOKING TO IMPROVE THEIR ENDURANCE AND STROKES IN THE POOL, WHETHER FOR TRIATHLONS, MASTERS COMPETITION, OR PERSONAL WELL-BEING. THE PROGRAM IS OPEN TO NEW CANAAN YMCA MEMBERS AND NON-MEMBERS AGES 18+. TWENTY SWIMMERS PARTICIPATED IN 2024.

    Expenses $3,004,423 · Revenue $5,372,717

  • THE YMCA STRIVES TO PROVIDE A WELCOMING, AFFIRMATIVE ENVIRONMENT WHERE ALL INDIVIDUALS CAN FEEL COMFORTABLE AND RECEIVE THE SUPPORT THEY NEED TO IMPROVE THEIR OVERALL WELLNESS REGARDLESS OF ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES. THE NEW CANAAN YMCA REMAINED COMMITTED TO SUPPORTING OUR COMMUNITY MEMBERS WHO REQUIRE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO BENEFIT FROM THE Y'S SERVICES. IN 2024, NEW CANAAN YMCA AWARDED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE OF OVER $134,000 TO APPROXIMATELY 302 INDIVIDUALS FOR MEMBERSHIP AND OVER $30,000 TO 73 INDIVIDUALS TOWARD PROGRAM ASSISTANCE. IN 2024, THE YMCA PROVIDED APPROXIMATELY $3,000 IN ASSISTANCE FOR 1 CHILD ENROLLED IN THE Y'S CHILDCARE CENTER AND MORE THAN $48,000 IN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO 36 CAMPERS TO ATTEND SUMMER CAMP. APPROXIMATELY $9,800 WAS APPROPRIATED FROM THE PROCEEDS OF Y'S ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT TO COVER THE EMPLOYMENT COSTS OF AIDES AND A NURSE FOR SUMMER CAMP. IN 2024 THE NEW CANAAN Y'S INCLUSION AND SUPPORT DEPARTMENT COORDINATED WITH STAR, A LOCAL NONPROFIT, TO PROVIDE SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. IN 2024, THE NEW CANAAN YMCA HOSTED A VARIETY OF EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR FAMILIES IN THE COMMUNITY. APPROXIMATELY 200 PEOPLE ATTENDED A FREE WINTER WONDERLAND FAMILY EVENT IN DECEMBER AIMED AT BRINGING FAMILIES TOGETHER. FAMILIES MADE SNOWMEN CRAFTS AT HOME THAT WERE THEN DISPLAYED THROUGHOUT THE Y. IN 2024, APPROXIMATELY 20 INDIVIDUALS PARTICIPATED IN A FAMILY CAMP-IN EVENT. THE INDOOR FAMILY CAMP EVENT HOSTED AROUND 20 PARTICIPANTS, OFFERING A COZY, ENGAGING EXPERIENCE FOR ALL AGES. ACTIVITIES INCLUDED SQUARE DANCING, SWIMMING, MAKING S'MORES, LIVELY SING-ALONGS, AND A VARIETY OF FUN GAMES DESIGNED TO BRING EVERYONE TOGETHER. PARTICIPANTS WERE INVITED TO SLEEP ON-SITE IN TENTS, CREATING AN IMMERSIVE CAMPING ATMOSPHERE. THE EVENT FOSTERED BONDING AND ENJOYMENT THROUGH SHARED EXPERIENCES IN A WARM, INDOOR SETTING.IN 2024, THE NEW CANAAN YMCA AND 21 STRONG PARTNERED TO HOST THEIR 13TH ANNUAL WORLD DOWN SYNDROME DAY CELEBRATION WITH OVER 250 PARTICIPANTS AND 50 VOLUNTEERS. THE DAY AIMS TO RAISE AWARENESS AND UNDERSTANDING OF DOWN SYNDROME TO CREATE A SINGLE GLOBAL VOICE ADVOCATING FOR THE RIGHTS, INCLUSION, AND WELL-BEING OF PEOPLE WITH DOWN SYNDROME AROUND THE WORLD. THE COMMUNITY EVENT FEATURED A VARIETY OF FAMILY-FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES INCLUDING FUN IN THE KID ZONE, MUSIC, A PHOTO BOOTH, CRAFTS, SPORTS, MARTIAL ARTS, DANCE JAM, GAMES, AND MORE, CELEBRATING THE ABILITIES OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DOWN SYNDROME IN THE COMMUNITY.THE NEW CANAAN YMCA'S FOREVERWELL PROGRAM ADDRESSES THE NEED TO ENHANCE THE PHYSICAL AND SOCIAL LIVES OF INDIVIDUALS OVER 55. IN 2024, THE Y HELD 10 FOREVERWELL LUNCHES HOSTING AN AVERAGE OF 35 PARTICIPANTS AT EACH LUNCH. PARTICIPANTS ENGAGED IN SOCIAL CONVERSATION, MET NEW PEOPLE, AND ENJOYED VARIED ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES. IN 2024, 31 INDIVIDUALS PARTICIPATED IN ONE OR MORE SESSIONS OF A CANCER SURVIVOR PHYSICAL ACTIVITY PROGRAM CALLED LIVESTRONG AT THE YMCA. LIVESTRONG AT THE YMCA IS A SMALL GROUP PROGRAM DESIGNED FOR ADULT CANCER SURVIVORS. THE PROGRAM IS OFFERED AT NO CHARGE TO ANY CANCER SURVIVOR IN THE COMMUNITY. IN ADDITION TO THE PHYSICAL BENEFITS, THE PROGRAM PROVIDES PARTICIPANTS A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT AND A FEELING OF COMMUNITY WITH THEIR FELLOW SURVIVORS, YMCA STAFF AND MEMBERS. TO MAINTAIN THE LEVEL OF QUALITY OF THE PROGRAM AND SERVICE TO OUR PARTICIPANTS, OUR INSTRUCTORS ARE REQUIRED TO STAY CURRENT ON THEIR TRAININGS AND ENCOURAGED TO GAIN KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE CANCER SURVIVOR POPULATION.ALSO IN 2024, 17 INDIVIDUALS PARTICIPATED IN A PROGRAM DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR PEOPLE AFFECTED BY PARKINSON'S DISEASE. THIS 6-WEEK EXERCISE PROGRAM IS TAUGHT IN A SMALL GROUP SETTING UNDER THE DIRECTION OF A PERSONAL TRAINER WHO HOLDS A NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED CERTIFICATION IN PARKINSON'S EXERCISE INSTRUCTION. PARTICIPANTS ARE INSTRUCTED THROUGH A PHYSICAL AND COGNITIVE EXERCISE PROGRAM THAT IN SOME CASES HAS BEEN SHOWN TO SLOW DISEASE PROGRESSION, BOOST MOOD, BUILD INDEPENDENCE, AND IMPROVE STRENGTH, MOBILITY, GAIT, AND BALANCE.IN 2024, AN EMPLOYMENT INITIATIVE SUPPORTED BY THE Y'S ENDOWMENT FUND, CONTINUED WITH THE GOAL OF PROVIDING COMPETITIVE WORK OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. IN 2024, THE Y EMPLOYED SIX INDIVIDUALS IN ROLES INCLUDING A CAMP MINI ASSISTANT, WELLNESS ASSISTANT, AQUATICS ASSISTANT AND A CHILDREN'S PROGRAM ASSISTANT.THE NEW CANAAN YMCA CONTINUED ITS PARTNERSHIP WITH FACING THE FUTURE, AN ORGANIZATION LOCATED IN THE KENYAN SLUM OF KIBERA, NAIROBI, AFRICA. CURRENTLY, THE ORGANIZATION SERVES APPROXIMATELY 380 NEEDY CHILDREN. IN 2024, $38,850 IN RESTRICTED DONATIONS WERE RECEIVED FROM GENEROUS DONORS AND SPONSORS. OF THAT TOTAL, THE NEW CANAAN YMCA APPROPRIATED OVER $37,700 TOWARDS THE FACING THE FUTURE ORGANIZATION IN 2024. 100% OF CONTRIBUTIONS PROVIDE DIRECT SUPPORT TO FACING THE FUTURE OPERATIONS, INCLUDING MEDICAL SUPPLIES, EDUCATIONAL SUPPLIES, MEALS, AND BUILDING EXPENSES. IN ADDITION, THE YMCA SUPPORTS CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR QUALIFIED STUDENTS AT THE HIGH SCHOOL LEVEL.

    Expenses $944,761 · Revenue $207,673

As filed on the 2024 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

  • CHRIS POHLE

    PRESIDENT

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3
  • ALEC CASEY

    SECRETARY

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • MARK RAJKOWSKI

    TREASURER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3
  • RUSSELL BOMBARD

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • LIAM BROOKS

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • ROBERT CIOFFI

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • AJ CONLEY

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • KELLY DEFRANCESCO

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • CALVIN FARLEY

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • SCOTT GILBERT

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • JIM HUETTER

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • JESSICA KNOWLES

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • JASON KONIDARIS

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • FATOU NIANG

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • ALLYSON PASTUSHAN

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • KIAN RAGAZA

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • RICK ROUTHIER

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • GEORGE RUSSELL

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • BOB SPANGLER

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • ERIC ZINCZENKO

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • AMY ZINSER

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • KENDALL LAWLER

    DIRECTOR UNTIL JUNE 2024

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • MARGARET RILEY

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $333,180
    From this org
    $262,587
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $70,593
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $262,587
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $31,510
    Nontaxable benefits
    $39,083
    Filer's total
    $333,180
  • JAMES TERACINO

    VP. OF FINANCE

    Total calculated
    $170,227
    From this org
    $131,144
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $39,083
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $131,144
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $0
    Nontaxable benefits
    $39,083
    Filer's total
    $170,227
  • CAROLYN WOLFE

    VP OF HUMAN RESOURCES

    Total calculated
    $136,966
    From this org
    $116,867
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $20,099
    Hours/week
    40
  • KRISTINA BARRETT

    VP OF FINANCIAL DEVELOPMENT

    Total calculated
    $128,190
    From this org
    $113,084
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $15,106
    Hours/week
    40
  • BRIDGET PHILIPP

    VP OF HEALTHY LIVING & MEM

    Total calculated
    $127,201
    From this org
    $112,201
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $15,000
    Hours/week
    40
  • DAVIE CEDELA

    VP OF FAMILY AND YOUTH DEV

    Total calculated
    $149,528
    From this org
    $107,918
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $41,610
    Hours/week
    40

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those. A Schedule J breakdown is as filed: base pay, bonus, other, deferred compensation and nontaxable benefits from this organization, with any from related organizations beside each, and the filer's own total. It is shown with the Part VII listing of the same name on the same return. The form gives no key between the two, so that pairing is ours, and is marked matched by us.

Schedule J

Answered yes

  • 3 · Form 990 of other organizations
  • 3 · Compensation survey or study
  • 3 · Approval by the board or compensation committee

Answered no

  • 4a · Severance or change-of-control payment
  • 4b · Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan
  • 4c · Equity-based compensation arrangement
  • 5a · Pay contingent on this organization's revenues
  • 5b · Pay contingent on a related organization's revenues
  • 6a · Pay contingent on this organization's net earnings
  • 6b · Pay contingent on a related organization's net earnings
  • 7 · Other non-fixed payments
  • 8 · Paid under the initial-contract exception

Part I's answers as filed. A line not listed was left unanswered; on lines 1a and 3 that means the box was not checked.

Grants on this return

No itemized grants to organizations on this return.

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2024
Filed
30 June 2025
IRS schema version
2024v5.2
Source object
202531829349300208

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