YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION BLUE RIDGE ASSEMBLY

Financials

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, 2025, highest compensation first.

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)

84 BLUE RIDGE CIR, BLACK MTN, NC 28711-9750

Principal officer (990 for 2025)

MELISSA LOGAN, 84 BLUE RIDGE CIRCLE, BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC 28711

Signed the 990

MELISSA LOGAN, PRESIDENT / CEO

Phone

(828) 669-8422

Website

WWW.BLUERIDGEASSEMBLY.ORG

Return prepared by

CARTER P C

Mission

TO ENABLE STAFF AND GUESTS, ESPECIALLY THE YOUNG, TO DEVELOP THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL IN SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY. YMCA BLUE RIDGE ASSEMBLY SEEKS TO FULFILL THIS PURPOSE BY: 1) SERVING YMCA AND OTHER NON-PROFIT TRAINING EVENTS AND CONFERENCES OF A RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL OR COMMUNITY SERVICE NATURE. 2) SERVING STAFF BY PROVIDING LEADERSHIP TRAINING IN A WORK EXPERIENCE WITH A CHRISTIAN ATMOSPHERE. 3) PROVIDING PROGRAMS WHICH DEVELOP SELF-ESTEEM AND SELF CONFIDENCE, BUILD LASTING RELATIONSHIPS, ENCOURAGE INTERPERSONAL UNDERSTANDING OF INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES AND INCREASE CIVIC ENGAGEMENT. 4) SERVICES ARE OFFERED AT AFFORDABLE FEES WITH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE FOR THOSE WHO CANNOT AFFORD THE FULL FEE.

Program accomplishments

• YMCA BLUE RIDGE PREPARES THE NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERS THROUGH TAILORED LEADERSHIP PROGRAMMING THAT KEEPS THEM ENGAGED AND ACTIVELY LEARNING THROUGH UNDERSTANDING AND APPLICATION. THEY MAY DRAW ON THE SKILLS LEARNED AT YMCA BLUE RIDGE - TEAMWORK, INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION, CRITICAL THINKING AND SOCIAL AWARENESS - IN ANY CONTEXT THROUGHOUT LIFE, AND WILL FIND THESE SKILLS ESSENTIAL TO BUILDING A SOLID FOUNDATION OF GOOD CHARACTER AND SELF-CONCEPT. OUR TEACHING MODEL CREATES CONFIDENT KIDS TODAY THAT WILL BECOME CONTRIBUTING, ENGAGED ADULTS TOMORROW. AT YMCA BLUE RIDGE, WE ARE SURROUNDED BY A UNIQUELY BEAUTIFUL NATURAL LANDSCAPE WHICH INFORMS AND INSPIRES OUR MISSION. WE ARE ABLE TO UTILIZE THE WORLD IMMEDIATELY AROUND US AS A PLATFORM FOR ADVENTURE, SELF- DISCOVERY, AND HANDS-ON LEARNING. WHETHER TRAVERSING A CHALLENGE COURSE, HIKING IN THE WOODS, EXPLORING A CREEK ECOSYSTEM, OR CONQUERING AN OUTDOOR TEAMBUILDING EXERCISE, OUR PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO FACE NEW CHALLENGES IN A POSITIVE, ENERGIZING ENVIRONMENT. THEY ARE ABLE TO LEARN ABOUT THEMSELVES AND THEIR PEERS, NAVIGATE THEIR STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES; AND DEVELOP CONFIDENCE AND TRUST IN THEMSELVES AND OTHERS. YMCA BLUE RIDGE STAFF ARE EQUIPPED AND PROUD TO SEE EVERY INTERACTION WITH A YOUNG PERSON AS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR LEARNING, DEVELOPMENT, MENTORSHIP AND LIFE-LONG IMPACT. THE BELIEF THAT TODAY'S YOUTH ARE TOMORROW'S LEADERS IS AT THE CORE OF EVERYTHING WE DO, AND AS SUCH WE ARE COMMITTED AND AWARE OF OUR ROLE IN THEIR FORMATIVE YEARS.
  Expenses $3,867,491 · grants $101,311 · revenue $2,114,694
• YMCA BLUE RIDGE SUPPORTS HEALTHY LIVING BY OFFERING OPPORTUNITIES FOR GUESTS TO REFRESH AND RENEW IN SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY. WE ARE A SANCTUARY: A PLACE WHERE THE REFUGE OF NATURE MEETS THE REALITY OF EXPERIENCES THAT MANY MAY NOT OTHERWISE HAVE ACCESS TO OR THE ABILITY TO ENJOY. VISITORS OF ALL AGES FIND YMCA BLUE RIDGE A PLACE OF REST FROM THE STRESS AND PRESSURE OF EVERYDAY LIFE. OUR CAMPUS'S BEAUTY PROVIDES INSPIRATION FOR ALL TO REFLECT ON THE WONDER OF CREATION AND THEIR PLACE WITHIN IT, HELPING US AUTHENTICALLY FOSTER SPIRITUAL GROWTH FOR ALL. OUR FACILITIES, PROGRAMMING AND TAILORED STAFF-LED ACTIVITIES ALSO PROVIDE INTELLECTUAL GROWTH FOR ALL AGES. INTENTIONAL SPACES WHERE COMMUNITY, FELLOWSHIP AND DISCUSSION MAY BE FOSTERED ARE READILY AVAILABLE, AND INDOOR ACTIVITIES INCLUDING OUR HERITAGE ARTS STUDIO INVITE GUESTS TO EXPLORE THEIR CREATIVITY. OUR ADVENTURE, CHALLENGE, ROPES, AND OTHER OUTDOOR COURSES PROMOTE PERSONAL DETERMINATION, TEAMWORK, AND PROBLEM SOLVING. THE IMPACT, INFLUENCE AND IMPORTANCE OF A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE ARE A PART OF THE DAILY OPERATIONS AT YMCA BLUE RIDGE, FROM WELL-BALANCED MEAL OPTIONS TO AN ABUNDANCE OF RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES. THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT, WELL-MAINTAINED HIKING TRAILS, AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES LIKE DISC GOLF, VOLLEYBALL AND MORE ENCOURAGE GROUPS AND FAMILIES TO GET OUTSIDE AND ENGAGE WITH THE NATURAL WORLD AND WITH EACH OTHER, INFUSING PHYSICAL PLAY, CURIOSITY AND LEARNING.
• YMCA BLUE RIDGE'S NEIGHBORS SPAN THE SOUTHEAST UNITED STATES. WE HAVE THE UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO IMPACT MORE THAN 30,000 LIVES PER YEAR: THEY ARE OUR COMMUNITY. TO THEM, WE OFFER A SAFE PLACE WHERE HEALTHY DISCUSSION AND BOTH MUTUAL AND DISSENTING VIEWPOINTS CAN BE SHARED AND ADDRESSED. AT YMCA BLUE RIDGE, WE LIVE OUT OUR VALUES OF HOSPITALITY AND INCLUSION. TO ENSURE THAT ALL ARE ABLE TO EXPERIENCE WHAT WE OFFER EACH YEAR, WE RELY ON GENEROUS DONATIONS TO OUR ANNUAL CAMPAIGN. WE VALUE OUR DOORS BEING OPEN TO EVERYONE, REGARDLESS OF FINANCIAL STANDING. OUR SERVICE-LEARNING PROGRAM IS ANOTHER UNIQUE YMCA BLUE RIDGE INITIATIVE WHICH INSPIRES A SPIRIT OF SERVICE IN YOUNG ADULTS BY ENGAGING THEM IN HANDS-ON SERVICE PROJECTS IN THE COMMUNITY. WE PARTNER WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS AND EQUIP YOUNG PEOPLE WITH THE SKILLS AND TOOLS NECESSARY TO SERVE THOSE IN WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA, INSTILLING THE VALUE OF SERVICE LEADERSHIP WITHIN THEM SO THEY CAN CONTINUE TO SERVE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES BACK HOME. OUR CAUSE IS TO PROVIDE A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR PEOPLE TO CONNECT, LEARN, GROW AND THRIVE. WE BELIEVE THAT THE VALUE OF OUR WORK IS MOST NOBLE, HONORABLE AND IMPACTFUL IF WE CAN MEASURE IT BY HOW IT IMPROVES THE LIVES OF OTHERS. THIS BELIEF INFORMS THE WAY WE SERVE OUR GUESTS, TEACH YOUTH, CULTIVATE RELATIONSHIPS AND INSPIRE LIFE-LONG LEARNING IN ALL.
• TO ENABLE STAFF AND GUESTS, ESPECIALLY YOUTH, TO ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL IN SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY. YMCA BLUE RIDGE ASSEMBLY SEEKS TO FULFILL THIS PURPOSE BY: 1) SERVING YMCA AND OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, TRAINING EVENTS AND CONFERENCES OF A RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL OR COMMUNITY SERVICE NATURE. 2) SERVING STAFF BY PROVIDING LEADERSHIP TRAINING IN A WORK EXPERIENCE WITH A CHRISTIAN ATMOSPHERE. 3) PROVIDING PROGRAMS WHICH DEVELOP SELF-ESTEEM AND SELF CONFIDENCE, BUILD LASTING RELATIONSHIPS, ENCOURAGE UNDERSTANDING OF CULTURAL AND INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES AND INCREASE CIVIC ENGAGEMENT. 4) SERVICES ARE OFFERED AT AFFORDABLE FEES WITH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE FOR THOSE WHO CANNOT AFFORD THE FULL FEE. THE ORGANIZATION HAS ALL VOLUNTEER MEMBERS ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. OTHER VOLUNTEER ROLES INCLUDE ASSISTING IN THE GIFT SHOP, CRAFT ROOM, MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT, AND/OR DINING ROOM. YMCA BLUE RIDGE ASSEMBLY STRENGTHENS THE COMMUNITY BY: - GIVING TEENS THE OPPORTUNITY TO REACH THEIR MAXIMUM SELF-POTENTIAL THROUGH LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT. - TEACHING SERVICE-BASED LEADERSHIP AND OFFERING HANDS-ON LEARNING EXPERIENCES TO TEENS AND CHURCH GROUPS. - PROVIDING UNIQUE OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN, TEENS, FAMILIES, CHURCHES, BUSINESSES AND OTHER GROUPS TO DEVELOP SELF-WORTH, COMMUNICATION AND TEAM- BUILDING THROUGH EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS. - OFFERING FAMILY PROGRAMS THAT IMPROVE COMMUNICATION AND STRENGTHEN THE INTERGENERATIONAL BONDS. - COLLABORATE WITH HUMAN SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS IN AN EFFORT TO ENHANCE THEIR TRAINING, RETREAT AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT NEEDS. - DEVELOPING STAFF INITIATIVE AND JOB SKILLS THROUGH INTERNSHIPS, TRAINING PROGRAMS AND SUPERVISED WORK EXPERIENCES. - CREATING NEW PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL NON-PROFITS THROUGH THE PARTICIPATION OF SERVICE-MINDED GROUPS. - DEVELOPING GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES THROUGH THE INTERCULTURAL MIX OF OUR COLLEGIATE STAFF. - PROMOTING HEALTHY LIFESTYLES FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES THOUGH OUTDOOR AND INDOOR SPORTS. - ENCOURAGING ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES WITH THE LOCAL COMMUNITY THROUGH OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES AND HERITAGE ARTS.

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.

IRS record

EIN

56-0532130

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

1946

Accounting year ends

December

Files

Form 990 or 990-EZ

Category (NTEE)

Human services (P270)

Assets (IRS master file)

$31,940,277

Income (IRS master file)

$15,128,420

Filing history

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 56-0532130).

Questions about YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION BLUE RIDGE ASSEMBLY

What is the EIN of YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION BLUE RIDGE ASSEMBLY?

The employer identification number (EIN) of YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION BLUE RIDGE ASSEMBLY is 56-0532130.

Is YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION BLUE RIDGE ASSEMBLY tax-exempt?

Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1946.

Are donations to YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION BLUE RIDGE ASSEMBLY tax-deductible?

Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).

Which annual return does YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION BLUE RIDGE ASSEMBLY 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 YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION BLUE RIDGE ASSEMBLY due?

The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.

When did YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION BLUE RIDGE ASSEMBLY last file with the IRS?

The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.

Who is the principal officer of YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION BLUE RIDGE ASSEMBLY?

The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names MELISSA LOGAN.

Who are the officers and directors of YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION BLUE RIDGE ASSEMBLY?

The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 34 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $169,707 (MELISSA LOGAN, PRESIDENT /).

How much revenue does YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION BLUE RIDGE ASSEMBLY have?

On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $11,081,951, expenses of $4,656,241 and total assets of $31,940,277 at year end.

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