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YMCA OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA
TUCSON, AZ · EIN 860101237 · Form 990 · FY2020 · NTEE P270 · Human Services · Large ($10M-$50M) · www.tucsonymca.org
revenue
$11.3M
expenses
$8.1M
net assets
$13.5M
employees
568
volunteers
256
program ratio
84%
mission · from form 990

THE YMCA OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA IS DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF HUMAN LIFE AND TO HELPING ALL PEOPLE REALIZE THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT OF SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY.

profile · synthesized from sources

The YMCA of Southern Arizona is an operational organization dedicated to youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. It provides a variety of programs and services, including fitness facilities, childcare, and camps, across multiple locations in Southern Arizona. The organization aims to strengthen communities by offering resources for learning, development, and thriving to individuals of all ages and backgrounds.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2020

what they reported doing

Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.

  1. #1 primary $2.16M
    HEALTH AND WELLNESSSINCE 1914, THE Y HAS BEEN COMMITTED TO OUR COMMUNITY'S MOST CRITICAL NEEDS. AS NEEDS ADAPT, SO DOES THE Y, AND IN 2020 THE Y ADAPTED QUICKLY TO CONTINUE TO PROVIDE THE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES NEEDED TO KEEP MEMBERS IN THE COMMUNITY CONNECTED, ACTIVE AND ENGAGED. YMCA HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS QUICKLY SHIRTED TO PROVIDING ALL MEMBERS FREE VIRTUAL WELLNESS CLASSES TO HELP ENSURE THEY KEPT THEIR BODIES ACTIVE WHILE STAYING AT HOME DURING THE PANDEMIC. HELPING YMCA SENIOR MEMBERS STAY CONNECTED AND ACTIVE WAS ANOTHER TOP PRIORITY FOR THE Y DURING THE PANDEMIC. SENIOR WELLNESS CALLS WERE IMPLEMENTED TO KEEP THIS AT-RISK POPULATION FROM FEELING ISOLATED AND MAKING SURE THEY TOO REMAINED ENGAGED AND ACTIVE THROUGH VIRTUAL ACTIVE OLDER ADULT WELLNESS CLASSES.
  2. #2 $357K
    RESIDENT CAMP AND OUTDOOR EDUCATION"THE Y HAS BEEN SYNONYMOUS WITH CREATING ENGAGING OUTDOOR RECREATION PROGRAMS SINCE HOLDING OUR COMMUNITY'S FIRST ORGANIZED SUMMER CAMP FOR BOYS IN 1927. SINCE 1945, THOUSANDS OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA'S YOUTH HAVE EXPERIENCED ""SLEEP-AWAY"" CAMP AT THE TRIANGLE Y RANCH CAMP'S PERMANENT HOME IN THE CATALINA MOUNTAINS NEAR ORACLE, AZ. GIFTED BY ELIZABETH LAMBERT WOOD, THE CAMP COVERS 400 ACRES OF THE CORONADO NATIONAL FOREST AT AN ELEVATION OF 5,000 FEET. KIDS, FAMILIES AND RETREAT GROUPS ENJOY HIKING, HORSEBACK RIDING, SWIMMING, ARCHERY, ARTS AND CRAFTS, CAMPING AND SO MUCH MORE, WHILE ENGAGED IN A SENSE OF ADVENTURE AND EXPLORATION UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF EXPERIENCED YMCA STAFF. CHILDREN MAKE FRIENDS AND LEARN HOW TO GET ALONG WITH OTHERS. THEY PARTICIPATE IN CHALLENGING ACTIVITIES THAT TEACH THEM INDEPENDENCE, HELP THEM BUILD SELF-ESTEEM AND SELF-CONFIDENCE. THEIR EXPERIENCES TURN INTO MEMORIES THAT LAST A LIFETIME. TRIANGLE Y RANCH CAMP, WHICH SERVES ABOUT 1,000 CAMPERS EACH SEASON, WAS NOT ABLE TO HOST OVERNIGHT CAMP IN 2020 DUE TO THE PANDEMIC. HOWEVER, THE TRI Y TEAM WAS ABLE TO PROVIDE SHELTER FOR 296 WILDLAND FIREFIGHTERS BATTLING THE BIGHORN FIRE, INCLUDING 133 INDIVIDUALS FROM ARIZONA'S POST-RELEASE WILDLAND FIREFIGHTING CREW.
named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Angel Youth Center (AYC)
Youth development program for ages 9+ offering after-school activities and safe space for teens at the Northwest YMCA
Learn & Play Kids Club
Child care and enrichment program offering supervised activities for children while parents use YMCA facilities, available at multiple branch locations
Triangle Y Camp & Retreat Center
Overnight and day camp programs for youth, family camps, and corporate retreats featuring activities such as horseback riding, archery, ziplining, swimming, STEAM, and team-building in Oracle, AZ
Young Explorer Preschool
Early education program for children ages 3–5 focusing on early academics (STEM), healthy living, physical fitness (including swim lessons), artistic expression, and social development
activities · 7 groups

what they do

  • Adaptive Aquatics for Disabilities 5 activities
    • Aquatic Programs
      Operates outdoor swimming pools, a water slide, an outdoor competition swimming pool, and a seasonal splash pad. Offers open swim sessions, swim lessons for all ages, and aquatic classes.
    • Aquatics Programs
      Operates outdoor swimming pools, a water slide, and a seasonal splash pad. Offers open swim sessions, swim lessons, and aquatic classes for all ages.
    • Aquatics Programs
      Operates outdoor swimming pools, a water slide, and a seasonal splash pad, offering open swim sessions, swim lessons, and aquatic classes for all ages.
    • Aquatics Programs
      Operates outdoor swimming pools, a water slide, and a seasonal splash pad. Offers swim lessons as part of the Young Explorer preschool program, open swim sessions, and aquatic classes for all ages.
    • Fitness and Aquatic Facilities
      Provides fitness centers equipped with free weights, strength training machines, and cardio equipment. Operates outdoor swimming pools, a water slide, and a seasonal splash pad, offering open swim sessions, swim lessons, and aquatic classes.
  • Preschool and Kindergarten Readiness Programs 5 activities
    • Child Care and Youth Programs
      Operates licensed child care facilities and offers a variety of youth programs including before and after school care, summer camps, school's out programs, and a preschool program for children ages 3 to 5. These programs incorporate early academics, healthy living, physical fitness, social development, artistic expression, and S.T.E.M. activities.
    • Child Care and Youth Programs
      Operates licensed child care facilities accredited by the State of Arizona, offering before and after school programs, summer day camps, school's out programs, and a preschool program for children ages 3 to 5 that includes early academics, healthy living, and physical fitness. Also provides the Learn & Play Kids Club with scheduled programming and youth activities including S.T.E.M. activities.
    • Child Care and Youth Programs
      Operates licensed child care facilities and offers before and after school programs, summer camps, and other enriching youth activities including S.T.E.M. and a preschool program for children ages 3 to 5.
    • Child Care and Youth Programs
      Operates licensed child care facilities and offers before and after school programs, summer camps, and other enriching youth activities including S.T.E.M. and themed days. This includes a preschool program for children ages 3 to 5 focusing on early academics, healthy living, and social development, and the Learn & Play Kids Club with scheduled programming.
    • Child Care and Youth Programs
      Operates licensed child care facilities and offers before and after school programs, summer day camps, and school's out programs for children, including S.T.E.M. activities and a preschool program for ages 3-5 that covers early academics, healthy living, and social development.
  • Fitness Center and Group Exercise Programs 5 activities
    • Fitness and Wellness Facilities
      Provides fitness centers equipped with free weights, strength training machines, and cardio equipment (including Matrix brand equipment). Facilities include newly renovated locker rooms and offer group fitness classes such as ZUMBA and yoga, as well as outdoor fitness classes.
    • Fitness and Wellness Facilities
      Provides fitness centers equipped with free weights, strength training machines, and cardio equipment (including Matrix brand equipment). Offers group fitness classes such as ZUMBA and yoga, and outdoor fitness classes in McCormick Park. Operates newly renovated facilities with updated locker rooms.
    • Fitness and Wellness Facilities
      Provides fitness centers equipped with free weights, strength training machines, and cardio equipment (including Matrix brand equipment). Offers group fitness classes such as ZUMBA and yoga, and outdoor fitness classes at McCormick Park. Facilities include updated locker rooms.
    • Fitness and Wellness Programs
      Provides fitness equipment, including free weights, machines, and cardio equipment, and offers group fitness classes such as ZUMBA and yoga. Also provides outdoor fitness classes.
    • Group Fitness Classes
      Offers a variety of group fitness classes, including ZUMBA and yoga, at its facilities and outdoor settings like McCormick Park.
  • Reciprocal Membership Access Programs 5 activities
    • Membership and Financial Assistance
      Offers flexible membership options without contracts or large upfront fees, providing reciprocal access to all branch facilities. Provides tiered pricing and scholarships for membership and programs based on financial need, supported through fundraising.
    • Membership and Financial Assistance
      Offers flexible membership options with tiered pricing and scholarships based on financial need, providing reciprocal access to all branch facilities.
    • Membership and Financial Assistance
      Offers flexible membership options without contracts or large upfront fees, providing reciprocal access to all branch facilities for members. Provides tiered pricing and scholarships for membership and programs based on financial need through fundraising.
    • Membership and Financial Assistance
      Offers flexible membership options without contracts or large upfront fees, providing reciprocal access to all branch facilities. Provides tiered pricing and scholarships for membership and programs based on financial need, supported by fundraising efforts.
    • Membership and Financial Assistance
      Offers flexible membership options with tiered pricing and provides scholarships for membership and programs based on financial need, supported by fundraising efforts. Members receive reciprocal access to all branch facilities.
  • Grant Securing for Community Projects 5 activities
    • Nature Center Expansion Project
      Received a $2,500 grant from Arizona Sportsmen for Wildlife Conservation for the Nature Center Expansion Project.
    • Nature Center Expansion Project
      Received a $2,500 grant for the Nature Center Expansion Project.
    • Nature Center Expansion Project
      Undertakes a Nature Center Expansion Project, which has received grant funding.
    • Nature Center Expansion Project
      Received a $2,500 grant from Arizona Sportsmen for Wildlife Conservation to support the Nature Center Expansion Project.
    • Nature Center Expansion Project
      Received a $2,500 grant from Arizona Sportsmen for Wildlife Conservation for the Nature Center Expansion Project.
  • Family Resource Fairs and Community Events 1 activity
    • Community Engagement and Development
      Hosts inclusive community events and offers programs and services designed to support personal development and community engagement for children, adults, families, and seniors.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Camp and Retreat Center Operation
      Operates a camp and retreat center that has served visitors from Southern Arizona and surrounding regions for over 70 years.
    • Camp and Retreat Center Operation
      Operates a camp and retreat center that has served visitors from Southern Arizona and surrounding regions for over 70 years.
financials · form 990 · fy2020
revenue
Total revenue$11.34M
Contributions & grants$3.79M33%
Program service revenue$5.49M48%
Investment income$11K0%
Other revenue$2.05M
expenses
Total expenses$8.07M
Program expenses84%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$4.40M
Grants paid out$312K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$14.50M
Cash$4.59M
Investments$0
Liabilities$1.03M
Net assets$13.48M
Liquid reserves6.8 mo
1 years on record · 2020–2020
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020

who runs it

paid leadership · 4
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
KURTIS DAWSON PRESIDENT/CEO 1 $205K
CATHY SCHEIRMAN CFO 1 $134K
STEPHANIE MILLS CDO 1 $108K
ANTHONY WRIGHT VP OPERATIONS 1 $58K
board members · 21
  • ADALINE KLEMMEDSON — CHAIR
  • BARBI REUTER — DIRECTOR
  • BRAD RICH — DIRECTOR
  • BRENDA EVEN — DIRECTOR
  • CHAD DRIEDGER — DIRECTOR
  • DAVID GARCIA — DIRECTOR
  • DON JENKS — DIRECTOR
  • DOUG JONES — DIRECTOR
  • JASON ROBINSON — DIRECTOR
  • JOHN DENNIS — DIRECTOR
  • JON BEATY — DIRECTOR
  • JV NYMAN — VICE CHAIR/SECRETARY
  • KEVIN BURNETT — DIRECTOR
  • LESLIE MILLER — DIRECTOR
  • MARICO TIPPETT — DIRECTOR
  • PETER BEAHAN — DIRECTOR
  • RANDY LEWIS — DIRECTOR
  • RICK BURROWS — DIRECTOR
  • ROB GILLETTE — DIRECTOR
  • ROY MOREY — DIRECTOR
  • S JACK MCDUFF — DIRECTOR
relationships · 4

who they work with

  • Arizona Sportsmen for Wildlife Conservation Funder — Provided a $2,500 grant for the Nature Center Expansion Project.
  • Holsclaw Child Care Center Partner — Operates the Young Explorer Preschool program at the Holsclaw location.
  • Pima County Partner — Operates the Northwest YMCA facility jointly as the Pima County Community Center.
  • State of Arizona Government — Licensed and accredited child care provider under the State of Arizona.