EIN 58-1052279

Valdosta-Lowndes County Family YMCA

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
315
State
Year formed
1980
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
Valdosta-Lowndes County Family YMCA promotes healthy spirit, mind and body for all through its programs, including after-school childcare.
Also known as...
1456
Total revenues
$4,080,762
2022
Total expenses
$3,633,519
2022
Total assets
$4,936,714
2022
Num. employees
315
2022

Program areas at Valdosta-Lowndes County Family YMCA

Childcare - providing after school care at County, city, and private schools as well as providing daycare during the summer and holiday times. This program provides safety for potential latch key kids whose parents or caregivers work during, before , or after school hours. We keep students safe in a nurturing , active and engaged environment that otherwise might not be available to some in the community. After school programs aid supervising the children as well as home work assistance we strive to nourish the physical, intellectual, emotional and social development of every child we serve by providing well-rounded, fun, creative and enriching programs and experiences. In 2022 we served 1344 school age children, and provided more than $55,000 in scholarships to enable over 62 children the necessary subsidies to participate in our program. All necessary precautions are being taken according to cdc guidelines to keep the children protected. In addition, we offer summer day camp and holiday camp programs that help kids build strong values and create self-confidence and character. With activities such as swimming, group activities, field trips, art projects, we can help nurture well rounded individuals. During 2022 we provided summer day camp and holiday camp programs to 389 campers. We provided more than $25,000 in scholarships that enabled 34 children to participate in our summer and holiday camp programs. Again, all necessary precautions are being taken according to cdc guidelines to keep the children protected
Gymnastics - provides gymnastics instruction for children ages 12 months and older. There are several classes available, and we also offer a competitive boys and girls team. We have week long summer camps, birthday parties, open gym, friday frolic, super saturday, and other mini camps. Gymnastics enhances coordination, flexibility, strength, motor skills, self esteem, social interaction, work ethics, teamwork and confidence. These assets will attribute to a well rounded individual and will help them to excel at other activities. It also teaches children to set goals and to work to achieve them. The success of our program can be seen through our evaluation program that we do every other month. This system allows us to document each participant's skill & ability and promote within that system. We also see the accomplishments of our competitive team members as they travel throughout the area and compete against other members from gyms from all over the region. Our biggest accomplishment is seen when the girls compete at Ymca nationals where over 2000 gymnasts compete at all levels from other Ymca's across the united states. We serviced 1149 children throughout the year and provide financial assistance to those children in need. All cdc guidelines are in place for protection of program participants.
Healthy lifestyle program - the Ymca's approach to healthy living focuses on caring for oneself from the inside out, including the spirit, mind and body. We provide our members with the supportive relationships and community they need to create a healthy lifestyle. This is particularly important as our nation and our community struggle with an obesity epidemic and with work / life balance as individuals search for personal fulfillment we provide facilities and fitness training year round to help members reduce weight, increase energy, and improve heart health. Our fitness equipment areas are open 24 hours a day for the convenience of the membership. In order to increase accessibility, we supply a free child care drop in center for members using the facility. The Ymca personal fitness program for youth and adults is included in all Ymca memberships. The program is designed to help all youth and adults develop a regular fitness plan, with the help of a Ymca fitness coach, instill lifelong wellness habits. Adults and youth are given the opportunity to work one on one with a certified Ymca fitness coach, who instructs them in the correct ways to use all of our cardiovascular and strength equipment, and helps them develop an individualized plan to reach their personal health and wellness goals. Our youth and teen programs, guided by Ymca staff, help youth develop leadership skills and healthy self-esteem to lead the way to better health for all of the youth in our community. Through dynamic and fun programming, youth are trained to implement health initiatives in their homes and transform themselves in the process. Our older adults can take part in our silver sneakers classes five days a week and have the opportunity to improve their physical fitness, have a social outlet to meet up with friends, build new relationships and strengthen their mind, spirit and body. Sgmc's cardiac rehab phase iii is a community partnership, which helps members who are in their last phase of cardiac rehab to continue to their regular workouts and keep their hearts healthy. Sgmc employees, along with qualified Ymca fitness staff oversee the program. In addition, the Ymca also offers over 82 group fitness classes a week, which are included in y membership and geared towards any fitness level. Classes in spinning, zumba, yoga, strength training, step and tone, shine, boxing, trx and more are offered a variety of times through out the day, and over 50% of y members are participating regularly in the group fitness programs. Members are regularly referred to the Ymca by physicians for physical rehab, the utilization of our saunas, steam rooms, whirlpools, pools, exercise equipment and expertise. We offer 24-hour fitness zones for the convenience of shift workers, military personnel, night owls, etc. We also offer team lean in january, which is our 8-week healthy weight loss challenge. Team lean brings in over 200 participants every year and is open to the entire community; participants compete in an eight-week challenge to drop the highest percentage of body fat to win prizes. We serviced 12,317 members throughout the year, and our programs are accessible to anyone regardless of gender, race, abilities, or income level. We provide financial assistance to individuals and families in need. We strictly follow all cdc guidlines to make sure all our membership is protected.
Other revenue aquatics - providing a safe environment to teach the importance of water safety and proper swimming technique. In an effort to reduce drownings and increase water awareness, we are providing swim lessons for all city and County 2nd graders in our safety around water program. We provided 403 swim lessons and offer financial assistance to those in need. Sgmc childcare center - provides a safe place for south Georgia medical center employees to send their non-school aged children so they can provide their much needed essential care to the community. Champions league - offered free to the community as a public service. It is a non-competitive sports league for children with any level of disability. This program improves the lives of the disabled by emphasizing fun, socialization, and recreation, regardless of the child's talents . Community programs - providing cpr, first aid, and lifeguard training to the community., and safety around water program.

Who funds Valdosta-Lowndes County Family YMCA

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Ymca of the USAProgram Support$81,716
Greater Valdosta United WayProvide Support$59,000
Harley Langdale JR FoundationUnrestricted$20,000
...and 2 more grants received

Personnel at Valdosta-Lowndes County Family YMCA

NameTitleCompensation
Lawrence S Tobey LllPresident and Chief Executive Officer
Ingrid WillDirector of Finance$75,706
Larry TobeyPresident and Chief Executive Officer$127,162

Financials for Valdosta-Lowndes County Family YMCA

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,045,655
Program services$2,951,267
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-5,288
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$89,128
Total revenues$4,080,762

Form 990s for Valdosta-Lowndes County Family YMCA

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-06-15990View PDF
2021-122022-06-15990View PDF
2020-122021-06-15990View PDF
2019-122021-02-17990View PDF
2018-122019-09-14990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
August 2, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
June 27, 2023
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $81,716 from Ymca of the USA
June 26, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
May 14, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $35,000 from Harley Langdale JR Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Parks and recreation centersHuman service organizationsCharities
Issues
Human services
Characteristics
ChristianReligiousMembershipsFundraising eventsReceives government fundingFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donations
General information
Address
2424 Gornto Rd
Valdosta, GA 31602
Metro area
Valdosta, GA
County
Lowndes County, GA
Website URL
valdostaymca.org/ 
Phone
(229) 244-4646
IRS details
EIN
58-1052279
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1980
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
P20: Human Service Organizations
NAICS code, primary
713940: Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers
Parent/child status
Independent
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