Better Business Bureau Report for
YMCA of Greater Cincinnati

Better Business Bureau Report issued December 2010
Better Business Bureau Report expires December 2012


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Charity Contact Information

Name: YMCA of Greater Cincinnati
Address: 1105 Elm Street
  Cincinnati, OH 45202
Phone: (513) 651-2100
Web Address: www.cincinnatiymca.org
Also known as:Young Men's Christian Association of Greater Cincinnati
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Better Business Bureau Comments

Year, State Incorporated: 1955, Ohio
Affiliates: None
Stated Purpose: To put Christian principals into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.

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Evaluation Conclusions

               

YMCA of Greater Cincinnati meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
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Programs

               

YMCA of Greater Cincinnati (the Y) carries out its mission through programs and activities that promote youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Through the Y’s “All Kids Deserve A’s” initiative, the charity aligns its programs and collaborations so that the Y can address the needs of its communities in five specific areas: Asset-Rich Environments, Engaged Adults, Access to All, Partnerships with Parents, and Healthy Living. According to the charity, in 2010, more than 126,000 people, over one-third of them children, came to one of the 16 branches. The Y engages people of all ages and walks of life and is dedicated to building healthy, confident, connected, and secure children, adults, families, and communities with programs such as before and after school child care, preschool, adult and youth fitness and nutrition, summer, day, and residential camps, sports, senior health and wellness, arts and culture, teen achievement and college readiness programs, and swim safety. The Y is open to everyone regardless of their age, race, religion, gender, physical/mental capability, or economic background.

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009, YMCA of Greater Cincinnati's program expenses were:

  
Program Services 30,623,671
Total Program Expenses: $30,623,671
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Governance

               

Chief Executive : Mr. Sandy Berlin Walker, President & CEO
Compensation*:
 $294,164

Chair of the Board: Mr. Tom Keckeis
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation: President, Messer Construction

Board Size: 46

Paid Staff Size: 1364

*Compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
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Fund Raising

               

Method(s) Used:

direct mail appeals, telephone appeals, invitations to fundraising events, grant proposals, Internet, planned giving arrangements, membership appeals
Fundraising costs were 4% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $11,206,604, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
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Tax Status

               

This charity is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
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Financial

               

The following information is based on YMCA of Greater Cincinnati's audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009.

Source of Funds  
Membership Dues 14,341,739
Program Fees 8,435,460
Public Funding 7,152,227
Sustaining Membership Contributions 1,640,155
Contributions 1,513,178
Net Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Investments 1,499,854
United Way Allocations 901,044
Investment Income 427,699
Rent 239,202
Unrealized Interest Rate Sawp Gain (Loss) 238,035
Other 231,162
Gain on Disposals of Property and Equipment 72,727
Merchandise Sales 61,284
Change in Beneficial Interest in Perpetual Trusts 56,066
Residence and Food Sales 52,619
Total Income $36,862,451


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Uses of Funds as a % of Total Expenses

Programs: 89%  Fund Raising: 1%  Administrative: 10% 

Total income   $36,862,451
  Program expenses $30,623,671
  Fund raising expenses 464,665
  Administrative expenses 3,323,037
 
Total expenses   $34,411,373
Income in Excess of Expenses   2,451,078
Beginning net assets   41,287,825
Ending net assets   43,738,903
Total liabilities   13,762,759
Total assets   $57,501,662


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Additional Locations

               

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5000 YMCA Drive
Cincinnati, OH 45242

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1437 S. Ft. Thomas Ave.
Ft. Thomas, KY 41075

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1425B Linn Street
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Clermont Family YMCA
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(513) 724-9622

Clippard YMCA, Dearborn YMCA
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(513) 923-4466

Gamble-Nippert YMCA
3159 Montana Avenue
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Melrose YMCA
2840 Melrose Avenue
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M.E. Lyons YMCA
8108 Clough Pike
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Powel Crosley YMCA
9601 Winton Road
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(513) 521-7112

R.C. Durr YMCA
5874 Veterans Way
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(859) 534-5700

Richard E. Lindner YMCA
2039 Sherman Avenue
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Williams YMCA
1228 E. McMillian Street
Cincinnati, Ohio 45206
(513) 961-7552

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Complaints

               

When evaluating complaint information, please consider the charity’s size and volume of business. The number of complaints filed against the charity may not be as important as the type of complaints and how the charity handled them.

BBB processed a total of 2 complaints about this organization in the last 36 months, our standard reporting period. Of the total 2 complaints in the last 36 months, 2 were closed in the last 12 months.

   Billing or Collection Issues: 1
        Outcome of the complaint -
            Resolved: 1 

    Customer Service Issues: 1
        Outcome of the complaint -
            Resolved: 1

   

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