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Young MENS Christian Association of Greater DES Moines

Public charityFed auditsIRS 990
DBA: GREATER DES MOINES
Other · DES MOINES, IA · EIN 42-0680438

About

The y's programs focus on improving people's spiritual, intellectual, and physical well-being to support people as they actualize their fullest potential. The YMCA serves community members of ALL abilities, AGES, cultural backgrounds, races, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, faith, ideology, income, and national origin. No one is turned AWAY. We offer financial assistance when there is a demonstrated need.

DBA Greater DES Moines

Donations are tax-deductible
Category
Other
Employees
1,039
Volunteers
1,988

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2024-08-31
Revenue
$15.9M
Expenses
$16.6M
Assets
$54.4M
Liabilities
$22.1M

Financial history

$29.6M$14.8M$0
161718192021222324
RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2024: $15.9M · Peak FY2017: $29.6M · Avg: $21.3M

501(h) election

This 501(c)(3) has NOT elected 501(h) — lobbying is permitted but limited under the vaguer "no substantial part of activities" test.

Political & Grant Activity

Campaign Spending
Lobbying
$15K
Grants Given
YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF GREATER DES MOINES
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Address

501 Grand AVE
DES Moines, IA, 50309-240

Governance

Voting board members23
Independent members23
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardYes

Compensation practices

Severance paymentsNo
Equity-based compNo
Supplemental retirement planNo
Compensation committeeYes
Used comp surveyYes
Board approved compYes
Initial contract exceptionNo

Financial detail (Schedule D)

Permanent endowment %81.3%
Endowment held by related orgNo

Fundraising activity (Schedule G)

Uses professional fundraisersNo
ChannelsMail · Email · In-person · Grant solicitation
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