YMCA of The Inland Northwest
Accredited Charity
Meets Standards
Accredited Charity
Meets Standards
Standards Legend
- Meets Standards
- Standards Not Met
- Did Not Disclose
- Review In Progress
- Unable to Verify
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
Oversight of Operations and Staff: Standard 1
Description
Organizations shall have a board of directors that provides adequate oversight of the charity's operations and its staff. Indication of adequate oversight includes, but is not limited to, regularly scheduled appraisals of the CEO's performance, evidence of disbursement controls such as board approval of the budget, fundraising practices, establishment of a conflict of interest policy, and establishment of accounting procedures sufficient to safeguard charity finances.The organization meets this standard.
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Board Size
Number of Board Members: Standard 2
Description
Soliciting organizations shall have a board of directors with a minimum of five voting members.The organization meets this standard.
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Board Meetings
Frequency and Attendance of Board Meetings: Standard 3
Description
An organization shall have a minimum of three evenly spaced meetings per year of the full governing body with a majority in attendance, with face-to-face participation. A conference call of the full board can substitute for one of the three meetings of the governing body. For all meetings, alternative modes of participation are acceptable for those with physical disabilities.The organization meets this standard.
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Board Compensation
Compensated Board Members: Standard 4
Description
Not more than one or 10% (whichever is greater) directly or indirectly compensated person(s) serving as voting member(s) of the board. Compensated members shall not serve as the board's chair or treasurer.The organization meets this standard.
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Conflict of Interest
Conflict of Interest: Standard 5
Description
No transaction(s) in which any board or staff members have material conflicting interests with the charity resulting from any relationship or business affiliation. Factors that will be considered when concluding whether or not a related party transaction constitutes a conflict of interest and if such a conflict is material, include, but are not limited to: any arm's length procedures established by the charity; the size of the transaction relative to like expenses of the charity; whether the interested party participated in the board vote on the transaction; if competitive bids were sought and whether the transaction is one-time, recurring or ongoing.The organization meets this standard.
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
Board Policy on Effectiveness: Standard 6
Description
Have a board policy of assessing, no less than every two years, the organization's performance and effectiveness and of determining future actions required to achieve its mission.The organization meets this standard.
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Effectiveness Report
Board Approval of Written Report on Effectiveness: Standard 7
Description
Submit to the organization's governing body, for its approval, a written report that outlines the results of the aforementioned performance and effectiveness assessment and recommendations for future actions.The organization meets this standard.
Finances
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Program Expenses
Program Service Expense Ratio: Standard 8
Description
Spend at least 65% of its total expenses on program activities.The organization meets this standard.
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Fundraising Expenses
Fundraising Expense Ratio: Standard 9
Description
Spending should be no more than 35% of related contributions on fundraising. Related contributions include donations, legacies, and other gifts received as a result of fundraising efforts.The organization meets this standard.
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Accumulating Funds
Ending Net Assets: Standard 10
Description
Avoid accumulating funds that could be used for current program activities. To meet this standard, the charity's unrestricted net assets available for use should not be more than three times the size of the past year's expenses or three times the size of the current year's budget, whichever is higher.The organization meets this standard.
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Audit Report
Financial Statements: Standard 11
Description
Make available to all, on request, complete annual financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. When total annual gross income exceeds $1 million, these statements should be audited in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. For charities whose annual gross income is less than $1 million, a review by a certified public accountant is sufficient to meet this standard. For charities whose annual gross income is less than $250,000, an internally produced, complete financial statement is sufficient to meet this standard.The organization meets this standard.
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
Detailed Functional Breakdown of Expenses: Standard 12
Description
Include in the financial statements a breakdown of expenses (e.g., salaries, travel, postage, etc.) that shows what portion of these expenses was allocated to program, fundraising, and administrative activities. If the charity has more than one major program category, the schedule should provide a breakdown for each category.The organization meets this standard.
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Accurate Expense Reporting
Accuracy of Expenses in Financial Statements: Standard 13
Description
Accurately report the charity's expenses, including any joint cost allocations, in its financial statements. For example, audited or unaudited statements which inaccurately claim zero fundraising expenses or otherwise understate the amount a charity spends on fundraising, and/or overstate the amount it spends on programs will not meet this standard.The organization meets this standard.
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Budget Plan
Budget: Standard 14
Description
Have a board-approved annual budget for its current fiscal year, outlining projected expenses for major program activities, fundraising, and administration.The organization meets this standard.
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
Misleading Appeals: Standard 15
Description
Have solicitations and informational materials, distributed by any means, that are accurate, truthful and not misleading, both in whole and in part. Appeals that omit a clear description of program(s) for which contributions are sought will not meet this standard. A charity should also be able to substantiate that the timing and nature of its expenditures are in accordance with what is stated, expressed, or implied in the charity's solicitations.The organization meets this standard.
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Annual Report
Annual Report: Standard 16
Description
Have an annual report available to all, on request, that includes: (a) the organization's mission statement, (b) a summary of the past year's program service accomplishments, (c) a roster of the officers and members of the board of directors, (d) financial information that includes (i) total income in the past fiscal year, (ii) expenses in the same program, fundraising and administrative categories as in the financial statements, and (iii) ending net assets.The organization meets this standard.
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Website Disclosures
Web Site Disclosures: Standard 17
Description
Include on any charity websites that solicit contributions, the same information that is recommended for annual reports, as well as the mailing address of the charity and electronic access to its most recent IRS Form 990.The organization meets this standard.
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Donor Privacy
Privacy for Written Appeals & Internet Privacy: Standard 18
Description
Address privacy concerns of donors by (a) providing in written appeals, at least annually, a means (e.g., such as a check off box) for both new and continuing donors to inform the charity if they do not want their name and address shared outside the organization, (b) providing a clear, prominent and easily accessible privacy policy on any of its websites that tells visitors (i) what information, if any, is being collected about them by the charity and how this information will be used, (ii) how to contact the charity to review personal information collected and request corrections, (iii) how to inform the charity (e.g., a check off box) that the visitor does not wish his/her personal information to be shared outside the organization, and (iv) what security measures the charity has in place to protect personal information.The organization meets this standard.
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
Cause Related Marketing: Standard 19
Description
Clearly disclose how the charity benefits from the sale of products or services (i.e., cause-related marketing) that state or imply that a charity will benefit from a consumer sale or transaction. Such promotions should disclose, at the point of solicitation: (a) the actual or anticipated portion of the purchase price that will benefit the charity (e.g., 5 cents will be contributed to abc charity for every xyz company product sold), (b) the duration of the campaign (e.g., the month of October), (c) any maximum or guaranteed minimum contribution amount (e.g., up to a maximum of $200,000).The organization meets this standard.
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Complaints
Complaints: Standard 20
Description
Respond promptly to and act on complaints brought to its attention by the BBB Wise Giving Alliance and/or local Better Business Bureaus about fundraising practices, privacy policy violations and/or other issues.The organization meets this standard.
Conclusion
YMCA of The Inland Northwest meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Purpose
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Year, State Incorporated
1899, WA
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Stated Purpose
Put Christian principles into practice that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
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Also Known As:
The Y, YMCA Camp Reed
Programs
The Y offers a variety of ways to help meet your goals for healthier living. There is something for every fitness level and interest.Active Older Adults: Active Older Adults (AOA) at the YMCA experience a strong sense of belonging and create a network of friends who provide support for sustained health and well-being. Through on-going, fun, safe and engaging programs, AOA members build relationships and increase self-confidence while celebrating the successes of each member of their community.Aquatics: YMCA's swim curriculum is extensively research-based and enables swimmers to advance more confidently and quickly through the stages. Swim levels include:- Swim Starters/Parent & Child: A - Water Discovery introduces infants and toddlers to the aquatics environment. Accompanied by a parent or guardian, infants and toddlers learn to be comfortable in the water and develop skills through fun and confidence-building experiences, parents & guardians learn about water safety, drowning prevention, & the importance of supervision.B - Water Exploration focuses on learning body positions, blowing bubbles & practicing fundamental safety & aquatic skills while still accompanied by a parent or guardian.- Swim Basics:1 / Water Acclimation introduces students to the pool and develop safe water habits in a fun and encouraging environment. Students become comfortable with underwater exploration and learn to safely exit a body of water in the event they fall in. This introductory stage builds the foundation for the child's future progress in swimming.2 / Water Movement focuses on body position and control, forward movement, directional change and basic self-rescue skills. This stage also reinforces how to safely exit a body of water in the event of falling in.3 / Water Stamina is the third stage of swim lessons and the final stage in the Swim Basics phase. In this stage, students learn basic stroke techniques, rotary breathing and integrated arm and leg action. In the event they fall into a body of water, children learn how to swim, move to safety and exit.- Swim Strokes:4 / Stroke Introduction is the fourth stage of swim lessons and the first in the Swim Strokes category. Students develop the basic frontcrawl and backcrawl strokes and are introduced to components of the breaststroke and butterfly strokes. Students also build endurance and practice safety techniques for deep water.5 / Stroke Development continues to work with students on their stroke techniques and are introduced to all competitive strokes. Swimmers develop stamina in the basic frontcrawl and backcrawl strokes, learn the breast and butterfly strokes. Deep water safety and endurance are also reinforced.6 / Stroke Mechanics offers an opportunity for kids to further develop skills and form needed to swim the competitive strokes. Classes use drills to improve technique and also include instruction and practice on turns and streamlines.Child Care: The Y's Child Care programs are staffed with people who understand the cognitive, physical and social development of kids,- Central YMCA Children’s Early Learning Center provides full-time childcare for children four weeks to five years.- EWU Children’s Center/Early Childhood Program and ECEAP: Located on Eastern Washington University’s campus, this program provides child-centered programming to EWU Students, faculty and staff and their children, ages six weeks to 10 years old.- School Age Programs provides before and after school on-site child care for schools that are holding in-person classes. For districts that are not holding in-person classes, the YMCA has launched the Y Learning Academy for children kindergarten through 6th grade who are taking part in virtual learning with their school district.Corporate Wellness: Organizations that promote corporate wellness programs find employee health behaviors improve and elevated health risks and health care costs decrease. The Y provides a number of options for employers to share with their teams.Group Exercise Classes: Working out with a group can just be a lot more fun. With over 300 group exercise classes offered every week at all five their branches, you are sure to find some that are just right for you. The Y offers a wide variety of classes, ranging from athletic conditioning to barre, cardio and strength training to dance fitness, yoga, water exercise and resistance training.Healthy Living:- The 12-week, Y Weight Loss Program is designed to help people seeking a healthier weight achieve their goals by making small, modest changes to their daily behaviors and forming sustainable habits. Each week participants will weigh in, be introduced to a new topic relevant to weight loss, discuss as a group successes/challenges/suggestions around the weekly topic and develop goals for the upcoming week. Topics covered during the program include nutrition, physical activity, stress and sleep, positive psychology, goal setting, and sustainability. Ages 18 .- The Healthy Heart class is primarily designed for older active adults or those recovering post-surgery. Blood pressures are taken at the beginning of class. Warm-up exercises simulate everyday living activities then the class moves to the weight room to incorporate light use of cardio and weight machines. A cool down and stretch ends the class.- LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA is a free program tailored to fit the specific needs of cancer survivors who would like to improve their quality of life. Certified Lifestyle Coaches and personal trainers have undergone specialized training in the elements of cancer, rehabilitative exercise and supportive cancer care. Sessions are offered in a small group environment with exercise protocols customized for each individual.- Nutrition education is available through Nutrition Coaching and Nutrition Small Group programming, whether you are looking to eat better, lose weight, or you are an athlete wanting to increase performance.- Pedaling for Parkinson's is a free program for Parkinson's patients that focuses on pedaling a bicycle at a rapid pace – optimally, 80-90 revolutions per minute - to increase the patients' numbers and slow the progression of their disease.Parties/Rentals: The YMCA offers reservations for birthday parties at the pool, field trips and options for discounted day passes for nonprofit and governmental groups. Gym, Teen Center and Camp Reed rentals are also available after-hours or in the off season.RSVP: The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Spokane County promotes senior volunteer opportunities to build a stronger community through partnerships that impact community needs. Individuals age 55 and over in RSVP make a difference in our community through volunteer service. Volunteers contribute from a few to over forty hours a week of help to address local community challenges. Agencies who use the services of senior volunteers are: schools, food banks, health care organizations, agencies serving low-income clientele, senior community CentersSports: Y sports nurture the potential of our kids by emphasizing fun, skill development, sportsmanship and teamwork in a positive environment. Children learn skills and build character while staying active, having fun and making friends! The Y's programs progress with your child’s needs and abilities, from introductory to competitive.- Youth sports include: basketball, flag football, soccer and volleyball.- Adult sports currently offer pickleball at the North and Valley YMCAs.Teen Programs: YMCA Teen Programs offer a safe, inviting environment for youth 12-18 where teens will find the balance of freedom and structure they crave. The Y's staff of positive role models engage participants through fun activities, games and building relationships. A selection of the teens programs include:- Act Six Leadership & Scholarship Initiative brings together diverse, multicultural cadres of young people who want to use their college education to make a difference on campus and in their communities at home. Act Six is a full-tuition, full-need scholarship to Whitworth or Gonzaga Universities. Students spend their senior year of high school working with the program meeting regularly to build a cadre ready to provide support to their peers while learning about leadership, diversity and finance management, all designed to help students succeed academically, and grow as service-minded leaders.- Homework Clubs are offered exclusively for Northwood and Mountainside Middle School students. After between 60-90 minutes on school work, the focus shifts to physical activity based on 5 components of fitness with games, field trips, work on community service projects and more. Snacks are provided to keep brains engaged and bodies humming. Clubs run after school Oct – May, meeting Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 2:30 – 5 p.m.- Leaders Club exists to tap into teens' often untapped potential to cultivate their abilities into skills necessary to be successful leaders. Through leadership training, volunteerism and mentorship, participants will be part of a community of like-minded students who are making a difference in their city.- SafeSitter: Prepare for a future of babysitting through the Y's Safe Sitter® Workshops. Created by a doctor, this course will teach your teen or adolescent what it takes to be a safe, nurturing babysitter and how to gain the confidence to be successful. These foundational skills can be beneficial throughout life, especially in future interactions with children. First Aid and CPR certification are not included in this course but will be addressed. Fee includes a Safe Sitter Student Manual and 6.5 hours of instruction.
For the year ended December 31, 2021, YMCA of The Inland Northwest program expenses were:
| Program services | $12,722,467 |
| Program Expenses | $12,722,467 |
Governance & Staff
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CEO
Mr. Steve Tammaro, CEO
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Compensation*
¤0.00
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Board Chair
Mr. Bryan Cox, Vice President, Safety & Human Resources
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Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
AVISTA
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Board Size
31
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Paid Staff Size
600
Fundraising
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Telephone appeals, Invitations to fundraising events, Grant proposals, Internet, Planned giving arrangements, Cause-related marketing (affinity credit cards, consumer product sales, etc.), Membership appeals, Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.).
% of Related Contributions on Fundraising: 1.60%
Tax Status
This organization 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.
Financial
The following information is based on YMCA of The Inland Northwest's Audited financial statements for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021
| Source of Funds | |
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| Government grants | $7,345,164 |
| Membership dues | $4,709,587 |
| Program fees | $3,016,390 |
| Contributions | $759,558 |
| Investment and miscellaneous income | $380,889 |
| Sales to the public | $343,188 |
| Special Events | $176,533 |
| Realized gain on sale of investments | $127,683 |
| Other rentals | $106,394 |
| Unrealized gain on investments | $64,036 |
| United Way allocations | $56,000 |
| Gain on sale of assets | $8,000 |
| Net change in charitable trust | $-235 |
| Total Income | $17,093,187 |
Breakdown of Expenses
| Total Income | $17,093,187 |
| Total Expenses: | $15,115,865 |
| Program Expenses | $12,722,467 |
| Fundraising Expenses | $132,986 |
| Administrative Expenses | $2,260,412 |
| Other Expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $1,977,322 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $32,443,606 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $33,581,363 |
| Total Liabilities | $12,721,180 |
| Total Assets | $46,302,543 |
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