Dear Friends Of the YMCA, The year 2018 was a very special one for the YMCA of Greater Des Moines. In 2018, we celebrated our 150th year of serving Des Moines and surrounding communities with programs and services focused on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. This is a remarkable record of achievement, made possible through the contributions of thousands of individuals who believed in our mission and dedicated themselves to our cause. As part of our year-long celebration, we completed one of the largest and most significant projects in our Association’s history: the MidAmerican Energy Mission Company Aquatic Center at the Wellmark YMCA in To put Christian principles into practice through downtown Des Moines. This magnificent facility, with programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for the Olympic-size Prairie Meadows Pool as its all. centerpiece, further enhances the Y’s reputation as the community leader in swimming and aquatics. As we look back with pride at all the Y has accomplished during its first 150 years in Des Table of Moines, we also look ahead with faith and optimism, knowing that in many ways, our best days lie ahead Contents of us. Thank you for the role you play in making the YMCA a place where all in our community -- of every Letter from the Chair and CEO 2 age and background and income level – can come Cause-Driven Leadership 3 together to learn, grow and thrive. Who We Are/What We Do 4 Financial Information 5 Call to Action 6 Sincerely, Donors 7 Dr. Teri Wahlig Board of Directors Chair YMCA of Greater Des Moines Cameron Nicholson 501 Grand Avenue Interim Chief Executive Officer Des Moines, Iowa 50309 dmymca.org Cause-Driven Leadership 2017-18 Board of Directors Dr. Teri Wahlig, Chair Brenna Finnerty Rosemary Parson Jim Usgaard, Chair-Elect Sam Gelb Paul Ramsey Tim Hall, Treasurer Tyler Goode Josh Russell Tom Hamilton, Secretary Melinda Hanrahan Doug Shiplett Rick Tollakson, Past Chair Robb Hill Joe Soda Sean Kennedy Cindi Summers Rob Berntsen Dan Kramer Kirk Tyler Meredith Boesen Julie Mangels Becky Wampler Kevin Brownell Rachel McKenny Kristin Williams David Chivers Matt Meline Bill Wright Joel Duncan Jim Noyce Nate Fehl Tim O’Neil Branch Locations Ankeny Family YMCA Walnut Creek Family YMCA 1102 North Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny 948 73rd Street, Windsor Heights Executive Director: Kraig Vry Executive Director: Britt German Boone County Family YMCA Waukee Family YMCA 508 Carroll Street, Boone 210 North Warrior Lane, Waukee Executive Director: Vicki Greco Executive Director: Eric Kress John R. Grubb Community YMCA Wellmark YMCA 1611 11th Street, Des Moines 501 Grand Avenue, Des Moines Executive Director: Cameron Nicholson Executive Director: Terry Feldt Indianola YMCA Y Camp 306 East Scenic Valley Avenue, Indianola 1192 166th Drive, Boone Executive Director: Scott Kruthoff Executive Director: Dave Sherry South Suburban YMCA YMCA Supportive Housing Campus 401 East Army Post Road, Des Moines 2 SW 9th Street, Des Moines Executive Director: Tyler Weig Executive Director: Emily Osweiler Who We Are/What We Do The YMCA of Greater Des Moines is a powerful association of men, women and children joined by a common cause: strengthening the foundations of community. At 10 branch locations, more than 100,000 individuals are served annually through programs and services focused in the areas of youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Youth Development At the Y, children and teens learn positive values and positive behaviors, and have the opportunity to explore their own unique talents and interests. That makes for confident kids today, and contributing and engaged adults tomorrow. Kids from low-income families often start school unprepared, and during the summer they fall further behind their peers – unless someone steps in to help. Children who take part in summer learning programs sponsored by the Y show an average of 3.3 months of growth in reading schools by the end of the six-week program. Through youth sports, summer day camp, resident camp and before-and- after-school programs, the Y provides 10,000 kids each year with a safe place to go and the opportunity to build positive relationships with peers and adults. Drowning is the second-leading cause of accidental death among children ages 5-15 – and it’s almost entirely preventable. By providing children with knowledge and skills attained through swim lessons and water safety programs, the Y is helping save lives and opening the door to a fun, healthy activity that can be enjoyed for a lifetime. Healthy Living Physical fitness important, but true well-being is achieved when we nurture the spirit and mind as well as the body. Programs at the Y provide education to support healthy lifestyles and opportunities to learn, grow and connect with others in meaningful ways. Our goal is to make the Y accessible and affordable for any individual who can benefit from the programs and services we offer. More than $2.2 million in annual financial assistance from the Y makes it possible for more people to take advantage of fitness facilities, medical programming, diabetes prevention classes, outdoor education and other services that support healthy lifestyles. YMCA-sponsored programs such as Girls On the Run – which helps girls in grades 3-8 become more confident, more joyful and more physically fit through a curriculum that incorporates running – are making a positive difference in the lives of kids and families. The Y provides financial assistance to meet the needs of almost two- thirds of the nearly 800 elementary and middle-school students who participate in the program each year. Social Responsibility The Y listens and responds to the ever- changing needs of our communities. Whether it’s reducing financial barriers to membership or providing support and encouragement to those who need it most, the Y fills the gaps that need filling and bridges the divides that need bridging. Through the Y’s Fatherhood Program, we have impacted the lives of thousands of children by engaging their fathers and providing men with the motivation and skills to be more loving, active and positive role models for their kids. Our YMCA Supportive Housing Campus fills a unique role in the community by offering permanent housing and wraparound services for 140 residents who were formerly homeless or at risk of homelessness. Financial Information OPERATING SUPPORT AND REVENUES EXPENSES Contributed Support 2,415,326 Salaries/Benefits/PR-Taxes 10,343,872 Membership Dues 13,912,646 Supplies and Services 3,676,843 Financial Assistance (2,250,927) Occupancy and Maintenance 3,361,981 Program Fees 2,823,953 Capital Improvements 166,700 Child Care Fees 1,587,818 Debt Service 1,943,869 Sales, Vending and Shared Facilities 398,780 TOTAL EXPENSES $19,493,265 Investment Income 128,788 Other Revenue 470,572 TOTAL SUPPORT AND REVENUE $19,486,956 Our Call to Action The YMCA of Greater Des Moines exists to strengthen the foundations of community. Since 1868, the Y has been serving Des Moines and surrounding communities with programs focused on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Our members, donors, volunteers, staff and Lar is one of more than 100,000 members of our partners make it possible for the Y to carry community directly impacted by the programs and out this vital work. Here’s how you can join services offered through the YMCA. A fifth-grader at the cause: Garton Elementary, she arrived in Des Moines from a refugee camp in Thailand, where she and her family fled Donate. As our community grows, so does to escape the conflict raging in their native Burma the need. Your contribution makes it possible (Myanmar). The Girls On the Run program sponsored by for kids to reach their full potential through the Y has helped Lar develop relationships with her youth sports, water safety instruction and peers, improve her English skills and gain confidence. programs to address the academic achievement gap. You’re helping prevent diabetes and other health problems while giving people the tools to manage their own health. And you’re providing safe housing and a supportive environment for some of the most vulnerable members of our community. Join. When you become a member of the Y, you’re not only doing something good for yourself – you’re doing something great for our community! Your membership helps build a stronger organization that provides belonging and opportunity to more than 100,000 people in the metro area every year. Volunteer. Whatever your talents, skills and interests, we can find a way to put them to use for the betterment of our community. Serve on a board or committee, help with a fundraiser, coach a youth sports team, collect donated items, serve a meal, read to a child … the list goes on and on. Share. Tell your story. Bring a friend to work out or volunteer. Give a membership as a gift. The more we promote our cause, the more powerful it becomes. Thank you for your support As a nonprofit organization, the YMCA relies upon thousands of individuals and organizations to help us carry out the vital work of strengthening the foundations of community and building healthy spirit, mind and body for all. We take this opportunity to recognize our key supporters for their financial contributions in 2018. Polk County Board Of Supervisors Special Project Gifts - $20,000 and above Principal Financial Group Foundation Iowa State Sheriffs' & Deputies Association S.L. Moore Charity Foundation Judith A. Lindquist Scholarship Fund Rick Tollakson John Mathew West Bank Polk County Board of Supervisors Doug Reichardt $5,000 and above State of Iowa - Department of Cultural Affairs United Way of Central Iowa American Equity Investment Life Ins.