The Family YMCA: Giving

content-donate.html The Family YMCA's mission is to build individual, family and community strength... and we're here for all. That means the Y's 140 programs are accessible to everyone. No one is turned away due to an inability to pay. We are able to do this thanks to the commitment of donors to our annual campaign.

Y programs give people of all ages the chance to learn new skills, try hard and succeed, and connect with community. We believe these experiences build character and help us all grow in spirit, mind and body. And we believe everyone should have these opportunities.

In 2011, our 501c3 charitable organization provided more than $75,000 in financial assistance to 148 people in 125 families. This support went to families who needed after school and summer camp care in order to work or go to school, and it granted children and adults access to our wellness programs. Donations also supported our critical objective of expanding programs to the teen population in Los Alamos and Española.

Within the Y’s $2.33 million budget for 2012, we are dependent on a goal of $125,000 of annual support to ensure that our programs can meet these critical needs. We call it our Strong Kids Campaign.

Membership dues and program fees pay for services for ourselves. Donations pay for services for others. Below is a snapshot summary of last year's revenue and expense streams:

2011 Income/K 2011 Expenses/K

Contributions: $ 126                   General/Aministration:      918*
Membership:     730                    Program Expense:             793**
Program Fees:   863                    Occupancy:                       305
Grants/other:     512                   Furniture/Equip/Auto/othr: 203
                                                 Maintenance Fund Transfer: 35

Total: $2.24 million Total: $2.24 million, net $4K

*Includes program and membership directors, and all Teen Center wages

** Includes all childcare wages, fitness and program instructors, YCC wages

Investing in youth is a gift that will last a lifetime. Can you help us with a donation today?

Emily McGary, Campaign Chair
Sharon Stover, Chair's Round Table Co-Chair