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Nonprofit · EIN 06-0646988

THE WATERBURY YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION

Tax-exempt · WATERBURY, CT 06702

Financials

$11M$9.6M2023$10.8M$10.1M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of THE WATERBURY YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$10,809,561$10,081,731$727,830$23,792,976$5,945,226$17,847,750
December 31, 2023990$11,011,552$9,614,636$1,396,916$22,471,367$5,857,536$16,613,831
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$5,823,854
of which government grants
$4,169,382
Program service revenue
$4,366,267
Investment income
$217,884
Net rental income
$18,919
Net gain from sales of assets
$9,150
Net income from fundraising events
-$4,404
Net income from sales of inventory
$716
Other revenue
$401,556

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$262,425
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$422,264
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$5,721,430
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$38,899
Accounting fees
$35,132
Occupancy
$1,464,323
Depreciation
$798,049
Program services (functional)
$8,504,401
Management and general (functional)
$1,517,308
Fundraising (functional)
$60,022

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$22,471,367
Total assets, end of year
$23,792,976
Total liabilities, end of year
$5,945,226
Net assets, end of year
$17,847,750
Land, buildings and equipment
$14,606,247
Publicly traded securities
$5,623,992
Net assets without donor restrictions
$14,587,128
Net assets with donor restrictions
$3,260,622
Gross unrelated business income
$90,000
Gross receipts
$11,296,775
Employees
417
Volunteers
121
Year formed
1858
State of legal domicile
CT

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
James O'RourkeCEO
Officer
40$283,870$28,387
Brandi FitzgeraldCFO
Officer
40$138,394$14,264
Jeffrey TedescoDirector of Operations
Highest-paid employee
40$131,876$13,188
Kristen CoburnChildcare Development Director
Highest-paid employee
40$105,367$10,537
Adam SimonsenCVO-Board Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0$0
David MartinVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0$0
Jacqueline CaulfieldVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0$0
James DePauloTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0$0
Michael O'ConnorSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0$0
Alexander RolfDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Anthony IrelandDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Christina ZaincDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Christopher OrtizDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Devin HartleyDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Diane TeixeiraDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
10 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Elizabeth DodgeDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Greg ZupkusDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Gregory CimminoDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Jonathan AlbertDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Joseph SummaPost CVO
Trustee or director
1$0
Michael TrippDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Paul MarciniakDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Sharod BlizzardDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Vernon ProctorPast-CVO
Trustee or director
1$0
William WessonDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 24 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
James O'RourkeCEO
Officer
40$255,158$25,516
Brandi FitzgeraldCFO
Officer
40$138,770$14,250
Jeffrey TedescoDirector of Operations
Highest-paid employee
40$131,462$13,146
Adam SimonsenCVO-Board Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0$0
David MartinVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0$0
Jacqueline CaulfieldVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0$0
James DePauloTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0$0
Michael O'ConnorSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0$0
Alexander RolfDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Anthony IrelandDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Bevin SalmonDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Carl CicchettiDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Christina ZaincDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Christopher OrtizDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Craig BoydDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Devin HartleyDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Greg ZupkusDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Gregory CimminoDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Jonathan AlbertDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Joseph SummaDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Michael TrippDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Paul MarciniakDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Vernon ProctorPast-CVO
Trustee or director
1$0$0
William WessonDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
136 W MAIN ST, WATERBURY, CT 06702-2005
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Adam Simonsen, 136 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT 06702
Signed the 990
Adam Simonsen, President
Phone
(203) 754-9622
Return prepared by
BUDWITZ & MEYERJACK PC

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE WATERBURY YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION (YMCA) IS TO ADVANCE OUR CAUSE OF STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY THROUGH YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, HEALTHY LIVING, AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY. THE YMCA IS A POWERFUL ASSOCIATION OF MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN COMMITTED TO BRINGING ABOUT LASTING PERSONAL AND SOCIAL CHANGE. WITH A FOCUS ON NURTURING THE POTENTIAL OF EVERY CHILD AND TEEN, IMPROVING THE COMMUNITIES HEALTH AND WELL-BEING, AND PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES TO GIVE BACK AND SUPPORT NEIGHBORS, THE YMCA ENABLES YOUTH, ADULTS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES TO BE HEALTHY, CONFIDENT, CONNECTED, AND SECURE.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • YMCA YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: THE WATERBURY YMCA IS COMMITTED TO NURTURING THE POTENTIAL OF EVERY CHILD AND TEEN. WE BELIEVE THAT ALL KIDS DESERVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCOVER WHO THEY ARE AND WHAT THEY CAN ACHIEVE. THAT IS WHY WE HELP YOUNG PEOPLE CULTIVATE THE VALUES, SKILLS, AND RELATIONSHIPS THAT LEAD TO POSITIVE BEHAVIORS. OUR YMCA PROGRAMS SUCH AS CHILD CARE, YOUTH SPORTS, CAMP PROGRAMS AND OTHER YOUTH PROGRAMMING, OFFER A RANGE OF EXPERIENCES THAT ENRICH COGNITIVE, SOCIAL, PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL GROWTH. THE WATERBURY YMCA CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER SERVED OVER 270 CHILDREN DAILY AND 550 OVERALL THROUGH OUR NAEYC ACCREDITED SCHOOL READINESS PRESCHOOL AND THE BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS. THESE PROGRAMS ARE RUN AT THE WEST MAIN STREET AND PROSPECT STREET LOCATIONS AND 6 OFF-SITE LOCATIONS IN THE GREATER WATERBURY AREA THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH THE LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND BOARDS OF EDUCATION. THE SCHOOL READINESS PROGRAM IS BASED ON A SLIDING FEE SCALE AND HELPS PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY PRESCHOOL PROGRAMMING TO OVER 260 CHILDREN WITHIN THE WATERBURY COMMUNITY. AS PART OF THE YMCA MISSION TO PROMOTE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, HEALTHY LIVING, AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY, THE YMCA SCHOOL READINESS PROGRAM PARTICIPATES IN THE CACFP STATE NUTRITION PROGRAM WHICH PROVIDES NUTRITIOUS MEALS AND SNACKS TO THE PRESCHOOL CENTER CHILDREN DAILY. THE YMCA FOCUSES ON THE DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS, EDUCATION, SAFETY, AND PREPAREDNESS OF CHILDREN AND STRIVES TO BUILD POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN PARENTS AND YMCA STAFF. THE SCHOOL READINESS PROGRAM CURRICULUM IS BASED ON THE EARLY LEARNING DEVELOPMENTAL STANDARDS AND IS ENRICHED WITH MANY OTHER ACTIVITIES SUCH AS YOGA. THE YMCA CONTINUES TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY THROUGH THE MANY CHILD DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES WE OFFER. SIMILARLY, THE WATERBURY YMCA SCHOOL AGE CHILDCARE PROGRAM IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING AGE APPROPRIATE QUALITY CHILD DEVELOPMENT SERVICES TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES LIVING AND WORKING IN THE GREATER WATERBURY AREA. WE STRIVE TO DEVELOP EDUCATIONAL AND ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES BASED ON THE 40 DEVELOPMENTAL ASSETS AND ENCOURAGE CURIOSITY, EXPLORATION, AND INITIATIVE. WE RECOGNIZE AND ACCEPT THAT EACH CHILD IS AN INDIVIDUAL WITH UNIQUE NEEDS, ABILITIES, AND EXPERIENCES. ACTIVITIES AND MATERIALS ARE PLANNED AND IMPLEMENTED TO PROMOTE LEADERSHIP, TEAM BUILDING, AND SELF-ESTEEM. THE EDUCATION PLAN OF THE PROGRAM IS TO PROVIDE THE CHILDREN ENROLLED WITH A SAFE ENVIRONMENT AND A STRUCTURED DAILY SCHEDULE THAT MEETS AND ENHANCES THE NEEDS OF THE DIVERSE POPULATION SERVED. CULTURAL, LANGUAGE, AND DEVELOPMENTAL DIFFERENCES ARE ACCEPTED AND RESPECTED. THERE ARE SCHEDULED INDOOR AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES OFFERED DAILY WHICH ALLOW THE OPPORTUNITY FOR FINE AND GROSS MOTOR DEVELOPMENT, PROBLEM SOLVING, SPORTS AND RECREATION, AND CREATIVE EXPRESSION. THE PROGRAM IS CHILD NOT TEACHER BASED AND ENCOURAGES CHILDREN TO EXPLORE AND DEVELOP THEIR OWN PERSONAL THOUGHTS AND BELIEFS AND DEVELOPS TEAM BUILDING AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS. CAMP PROGRAMMING: THE WATERBURY YMCA HAS OPERATED YMCA CAMP MATAUCHA OUTDOOR CENTER IN WATERTOWN FOR 98 YEARS AND HAS RUN YMCA CAMP OAKASHA IN SOUTHBURY FOR 28 YEARS CONTINUING ITS CHARITABLE MISSION OF OFFERING DAY CAMPING EXPERIENCES THAT ARE AIMED TO TEACHING POSITIVE VALUES OF CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT AND RESPONSIBILITY. BOTH YMCA CAMP MATAUCHA AND YMCA CAMP OAKASHA ARE ABLE TO DO THIS THROUGH A FOCUS ON YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, HEALTHY LIVING, AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY. THE YMCA BELIEVES THAT THE EXPERIENCE A CHILD HAS AT CAMP GREATLY AFFECTS THE VALUES THEY LEARN AND THE PERSON THEY BECOME. THE CAMP PROGRAMS SERVED 1200 CAMPERS AGES 5 THROUGH 15 THROUGHOUT THE SEASON, AVERAGING 400 CAMPERS PER DAY OVER THE 9-WEEK CAMP SEASON. CAMPERS HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN ENRICHING ACTIVITIES INCLUDING ARCHERY, SWIMMING, ARTS & CRAFTS, BOATING, FIELD GAMES, NATURE, HIKING, LOW AND HIGH ROPES CHALLENGES, FAMILY NIGHTS, FAMILY OVERNIGHTS, SPORTS, ROCK CLIMBING, AND MORE. THE WATERBURY YMCA WAS ABLE TO PROVIDE OVER $176,000 IN CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS DUE TO THE SUPPORT OF THE CITY, THE STATE AND THE COMMUNITY THAT WERE PROVIDED TO CHILDREN OF FINANCIALLY DISADVANTAGED FAMILIES. THESE CHILDREN HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPERIENCE WHOLESOME VALUES AND MAKE NEW FRIENDS IN AN ENRICHING ENVIRONMENT WITH OUR HAND-SELECTED "PROFESSIONAL ROLE MODELS". YMCA CAMP MATAUCHA FACILITIES ARE ALSO A VALUABLE OUTDOOR RESOURCE FOR VARIOUS COMMUNITY GROUPS SUCH AS SCHOOLS, CHURCHES, AND CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS IN ADDITION TO NUMEROUS AT-RISK YOUTH AND TEEN GROUPS WHO UTILIZE THE ADVENTURE CHALLENGE COURSE. THE YMCA TEAMBUILDING AND LEADERSHIP PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO HELP GROUPS FOCUS ON TEAM BUILDING, IMPROVING COMMUNICATION, AND DEVELOPING TRUST. IN ADDITION, THE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM ENCOURAGES GOAL SETTING, GROUP DECISION-MAKING, AND BUILDING SELF-CONFIDENCE.
    Expenses $5,840,151 · grants $156,403 · revenue $2,841,014
  • HEALTHY LIVING: THE YMCA IS A LEADING ADVOCATE PROMOTING HEALTH AND WELL-BEING. WE BRING FAMILIES CLOSER TOGETHER, ENCOURAGE GOOD HEALTH AND FOSTER CONNECTIONS THROUGH FITNESS, SPORTS, FUN, AND SHARED INTERESTS. AS A RESULT, PEOPLE IN OUR COMMUNITY ARE RECEIVING THE SUPPORT, GUIDANCE, AND RESOURCES THEY NEED TO ACHIEVE GREATER HEALTH IN SPIRIT, MIND, AND BODY. THIS IS PARTICULARLY IMPORTANT AS OUR NATION STRUGGLES WITH AN OBESITY CRISIS, FAMILIES STRUGGLE WITH WORK/LIFE BALANCE, AND INDIVIDUALS SEARCH FOR PERSONAL FULFILLMENT. MEMBER SERVICES AT THE WATERBURY YMCA INCLUDES ACCESS AND USE OF A STATE-OF-THE-ART WELLNESS CENTER, GYMNASIUM, 2 RACQUETBALL COURTS, LAP SWIMMING POOL, WARM WATER THERAPEUTIC POOL, INDOOR TRACK, GROUP FITNESS STUDIO, FULLY-EQUIPPED LOCKER ROOMS AND OTHER SERVICES. THE YMCA OFFERS A WELCOMING ATMOSPHERE WHERE HEALTH SEEKERS CAN FEEL COMFORTABLE AND RECEIVE THE ENCOURAGEMENT AND SUPPORT NEEDED TO CONTINUE HEALTHY LIVING THROUGH THE GUIDANCE OF TRAINED PROFESSIONALS. THE YMCA PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO SERVE PEOPLE OF ALL AGES, ABILITIES AND INCOMES. ALL YMCA PROGRAMS FOCUS ON ADDRESSING SEVERAL PUBLIC HEALTH ISSUES INCLUDING OBESITY, DIABETES, AND HEART DISEASE. BY PROVIDING ACCESSIBILITY TO THE COMMUNITY THROUGH PROGRAMS SUCH AS OUR "OPEN DOORS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM", WE WERE ABLE TO OFFER ASSISTANCE TO THOSE IN NEED ON THE MOST FUNDAMENTAL OF LEVELS, AFFORDABILITY.
    Expenses $2,075,853 · grants $97,758 · revenue $1,516,989
  • SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: THE WATERBURY YMCA BELIEVES IN GIVING BACK AND SUPPORTING OUR NEIGHBORS. WE HAVE BEEN LISTENING AND RESPONDING TO OUR COMMUNITY'S MOST CRITICAL SOCIAL NEEDS. YMCA PROGRAMS SUCH AS WORKFORCE, LEARN TO SWIM, LIVESTRONG AT THE YMCA, AND OTHER PROGRAMMING ARE EXAMPLES OF HOW WE DELIVER TRAINING, RESOURCES, AND SUPPORT THAT EMPOWER OUR NEIGHBORS TO EFFECT CHANGE, BRIDGE GAPS, AND OVERCOME OBSTACLES. WE ENGAGE YMCA MEMBERS, PARTICIPANTS, AND VOLUNTEERS IN ACTIVITIES THAT STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITY AND PAVE THE WAY FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS TO THRIVE. THE BERKELEY WARNER RECREATION CENTER SERVES YOUTH AND TEENS IN THE ADJACENT BERKELEY HEIGHTS HOUSING COMPLEX AND IS WELL ATTENDED WITH STRUCTURED ACTIVITIES FOR DIFFERENT AGE GROUPS, ENSURING AN EASILY ACCESSIBLE SAFE AND SUPERVISED ENVIRONMENT FOR AT-RISK YOUTH LIVING IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD. THE YMCA BRINGS A VARIETY OF ACADEMIC, ENRICHMENT, ATHLETIC AND PREVENTION PROGRAMS TO THE CENTER. OTHER ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS INCLUDE THE BERKELEY WARNER KNIGHTS DRILL TEAM. THE WATERBURY YMCA IS COMMITTED TO USING ITS RESOURCES IN COOPERATION WITH THE GREATER COMMUNITY AND ITS ASSOCIATED AGENCIES INCLUDING SAINT MARY'S HOSPITAL, WATERBURY HOSPITAL, THE CITY OF WATERBURY, WATERBURY YOUTH SERVICES, UNITED WAY, CONNECTICUT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, MATTATUCK MUSEUM, BOYS GIRLS' CLUB AND NUMEROUS OTHERS. ADDITIONAL COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAMS PROVIDED BY THE WATERBURY YMCA INCLUDE DIABETES PREVENTION, AQUATIC TESTING, AED, CPR AND FIRST AID TRAINING COURSES, AND LIFE SAVING CLASSES AND CERTIFICATIONS.
    Expenses $588,397 · grants $8,264 · revenue $8,264
  • Other
    revenue $296,325

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
06-0646988
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1934
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$23,792,976
Income (IRS master file)
$11,296,775

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$10,809,561$10,081,731$23,792,976XML
990-TDecember 2024–––IRS
990December 2023$11,011,552$9,614,636$22,471,367XML
990-TDecember 2023–––IRS
990December 2022$8,254,179$8,998,657$20,990,946IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 06-0646988).

Questions about THE WATERBURY YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION

What is the EIN of THE WATERBURY YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of THE WATERBURY YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION is 06-0646988.
Is THE WATERBURY YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1934.
Are donations to THE WATERBURY YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does THE WATERBURY YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of THE WATERBURY YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did THE WATERBURY YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of THE WATERBURY YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Adam Simonsen.
Who are the officers and directors of THE WATERBURY YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 25 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $283,870 (James O'Rourke, CEO).
How much revenue does THE WATERBURY YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $10,809,561, expenses of $10,081,731 and total assets of $23,792,976 at year end.

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