MERIDEN-NEW BRITAIN-BERLIN YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION INC

EIN: 060646977 501(c)(3) Human Services

MERIDEN, CT

Total Revenue
$22,199,950
Total Expenses
$21,071,589
Total Assets
$24,420,983
Net Assets
$19,817,717
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1866
Legal Domicile
CT
Principal Officer
JOHN BENIGNI
Phone
2032356386
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

MERIDEN-NEW BRITAIN-BERLIN YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION INC, founded in 1866, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $22.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Expenses of $21.1M left a modest 5% surplus.

Mission

THE MERIDEN-NEW BRITAIN-BERLIN YMCA SEEKS TO BECOME A 'MASTER LINK' IN OUR COMMUNITIES TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL PEOPLE WHO LIVE AND WORK IN MERIDEN, NEW BRITAIN AND BERLIN. THE MERIDEN-NEW BRITAIN-BERLIN YMCA PROVIDES ALL PEOPLE OPPORTUNITIES THAT CAN OPEN DOORS TO AN EXCEPTIONAL LIFE. THE MERIDEN-NEW BRITAIN-BERLIN YMCA WAS FOUNDED IN 1866 AND IS PART OF THE LARGEST NONPROFIT COMMUNITY SERVICE ORGANIZATION IN AMERICA. YMCAS ARE THE HEART OF THE COMMUNITY LIFE IN NEIGHBORHOODS AND TOWNS ACROSS THE NATION. YMCAS WORK TO MEET THE HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICE NEEDS OF OVER 16 MILLION MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN. THE MERIDEN-NEW BRITAIN-BERLIN YMCA, LIKE ALL YMCAS, SERVES ALL FAITHS, RACES, ABILITIES, AGES AND INCOMES. NO ONE IS TURNED AWAY FOR INABILITY TO PAY. OUR STRENGTH IS IN THE PEOPLE THAT WE BRING TOGETHER. THE MERIDEN-NEW BRITAIN-BERLIN YMCA PROGRAMS ARE THE TOOLS FOR BUILDING THE CORE VALUES OF CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT AND RESPONSIBILITY. THE YMCA IS ABOUT YOUTH DEVELOPMEN

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $11,700,573 Revenue: $5,788,050

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT - THE MERIDEN-NEW BRITAIN-BERLIN YMCA IS A COMMUNITY LEADER IN AFFORDABLE CHILD CARE FOR WORKING FAMILIES. THE YMCA OFFERS CHILDCARE SERVICES AT OVER 30 CONVENIENT LOCATIONS...

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YOUTH DEVELOPMENT - THE MERIDEN-NEW BRITAIN-BERLIN YMCA IS A COMMUNITY LEADER IN AFFORDABLE CHILD CARE FOR WORKING FAMILIES. THE YMCA OFFERS CHILDCARE SERVICES AT OVER 30 CONVENIENT LOCATIONS. PROGRAMS INCLUDE INFANT AND TODDLER, PRESCHOOL, CHILD DAY CARE, BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE, HEAD START AND SCHOOL READINESS PRESCHOOL. FIELD TRIPS AND QUALITY SOCIALIZATION AND EDUCATION ARE OFFERED. IN 2024, THE YMCA PROVIDED PRESCHOOL AND DAYCARE SERVICES TO OVER 1,600 FAMILIES. THE YMCA OFFERED SPORTS PROGRAMS SUCH AS SOCCER, BASKETBALL, FLAG FOOTBALL AND GYMNASTICS FOR ALL ABILITIES REGARDLESS OF INABILITY TO PAY.

Program 2
Expenses: $2,905,949 Revenue: $1,343,612

HEALTHY LIVING - IN 2024, OVER ONE HALF OF THE MERIDEN-NEW BRITAIN-BERLIN YMCA COMMUNITY WAS TOUCHED BY OUR HEALTHY LIVING ACTIVITIES WHICH INCLUDE FITNESS, AQUATICS, FOOD PROGRAMS, AND HEALTHY...

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HEALTHY LIVING - IN 2024, OVER ONE HALF OF THE MERIDEN-NEW BRITAIN-BERLIN YMCA COMMUNITY WAS TOUCHED BY OUR HEALTHY LIVING ACTIVITIES WHICH INCLUDE FITNESS, AQUATICS, FOOD PROGRAMS, AND HEALTHY COOKING CLASSES. SERVICE IS PROVIDED FOR ALL FAITHS, RACES, ABILITIES, AGES AND INCOME LEVELS. NO ONE IS TURNED AWAY FOR INABILITY TO PAY. WE BRING INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TOGETHER AND OFFER SUPPORT, RECREATIONAL AND SOCIAL BALANCE THAT BUILDS RELATIONSHIPS AND STRENGTHENS BONDS FOR MENTAL AND PHYSICAL WELL-BEING. THE YMCA COORDINATES WITH OVER 80 OTHER ORGANIZATIONS TO HELP OUR MEMBERS. IN 2024, PROGRAM SUBSIDIES WERE AWARDED TO OVER 3,000 FAMILIES OR INDIVIDUALS. SWIM INSTRUCTION WAS PROVIDED TO 1,000 CHILDREN IN GRADES 1- 12. WE PROVIDED OVER 45 PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT MAINTAIN OR IMPROVE OVERALL HEALTH. THE Y OFFERED CROSSFIT FOR ADULTS AND KIDS INCLUDING LOCAL STUDENT ATHLETES AND OUR CHILD CARE STUDENTS. IN ADDITION TO PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, THE Y TEACHES HEALTHY COOKING PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS TO HELP THEM IMPROVE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND OVERALL HEALTH AND WELLNESS. THE YMCA PROVIDED USDA SUBSIDIZED MEALS TO 20 OF OUR CHILDCARE LOCATIONS, SERVING OVER 1,528 MEALS ON A DAILY BASIS.

Program 3
Expenses: $4,099,762 Revenue: $852,470

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY - A TOTAL OF 575 CHILDREN ATTENDED EACH SESSION OF MOUNTAIN MIST DAY CAMP (MERIDEN) AND CAMP THUNDERMOON (NEW BRITAIN-BERLIN). OVER 80% OF SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED ATTENDED MOUNTAIN...

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SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY - A TOTAL OF 575 CHILDREN ATTENDED EACH SESSION OF MOUNTAIN MIST DAY CAMP (MERIDEN) AND CAMP THUNDERMOON (NEW BRITAIN-BERLIN). OVER 80% OF SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED ATTENDED MOUNTAIN MIST DAY CAMP. BOTH CAMPS ARE FULL SERVICE STATE LICENSED DAY CAMP OPERATIONS. OUR CAMP FACILITIES INCLUDE A POOL, PLAYSCAPES, SOCCER FIELDS, BASKETBALL COURTS, BASEBALL FIELDS, ROCK CLIMBING APPARATUS AND COVERED PICNIC AREAS. THESE CAMPS PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION AND EXTENDED HOURS, MAKING IT CONVENIENT FOR WORKING PARENTS. THE YMCA SUMMER CAMPS PROVIDE AN ENRICHING EXPERIENCE FOR CHILDREN AGES 3-16 AND ENSURES CHILDREN ARE HAVING A FUN, PRODUCTIVE SUMMER. SCHOLARSHIPS WERE PROVIDED TO OVER 40% OF THE CAMPERS AND NO ONE IS TURNED AWAY FOR INABILITY TO PAY. HART HOUSE AT THE NEW BRITAIN YMCA PROVIDES A HOME FOR UP TO 88 ADULT MALE MEMBERS-IN-RESIDENCE OFFERING A CARING, CLEAN, SAFE, AFFORDABLE LIVING EXPERIENCE TO THOSE IN NEED. WE HAVE COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS WITH AGENCIES TO PROVIDE SUPPORT SERVICES TO THOSE IN NEED. OUR Y OFFERS VARIOUS ARTS AND ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS INCLUDING YOUTH THEATER, DANCE, CLAY AND DRAWING, SCREENWRITING, AND STEM INCLUDING CODING AND ROBOTICS AS WELL AS HOME SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS. 78 YOUTH BETWEEN THE AGES OF 14 AND 24 TOOK ADVANTAGE OF THE SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM WHICH PREPARES YOUTH FOR THE WORKFORCE. THE Y SERVES HOLIDAY MEALS TO OUR HART HOUSE RESIDENTS AND TO THOSE WHO ATTEND OUR THANKSGIVING AND CHRISTMAS COMMUNITY DINNERS. OUR YMCA SERVED AND DELIVERED OVER 550 MEALS ON THANKSGIVING AND CHRISTMAS DAY.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $13,954,909
Program Service Revenue $7,984,132
Investment Income $260,909
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $22,199,950

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $14,598,435
Fundraising Expenses $71,986
Program Expenses $18,706,284
Other Expenses $6,473,154
TOTAL EXPENSES $21,071,589

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $22,199,950 $20,926,599 +0.1%
Expenses $21,071,589 $19,248,129 +0.1%
Net Income $1,128,361 $1,678,470 -0.3%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
17
Independent Members
17
Employees
983
Volunteers
365

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
7
$659,330
Total Directors
17
$14,220
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JOHN BENIGNI CEO 50.00
Officer
$304,272 $25,037 $329,309
STEVE MARKOJA COO 50.00
Officer
$173,508 $14,066 $187,574
SUSAN CHESTER CFO 50.00
Officer
$124,310 $18,137 $142,447
DON RITTMAN DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$14,220 $0 $14,220
JASON NELSON DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
NICOLE PARISI DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
MALLORY DEPREY DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
KENNY JONES DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHANE PHILLIPS DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICK LOPES DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAN DILZER DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
SAL GIARRATANA DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
VINNIE NANFITO DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
DANIEL MICHALAK DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
BARBARA BERGERON DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
LOUIS BRONK DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
LOUIS MARTOCCHIO PRESIDENT 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TOM BANAS VICE PRESIDE 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PAUL GUZZARDI TREASURER 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RHEA HIGHSMITH SECRETARY 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 $22,199,950 $21,071,589 $24,420,983 $1,128,361
2023 $20,926,599 $19,248,129 $23,398,821 $1,678,470
2022 $20,075,343 $16,590,508 $20,349,955 $3,484,835
2021 $18,721,354 $14,339,268 $19,846,503 $4,382,086
2020 $11,939,474 $13,263,203 $14,558,599 $-1,323,729
2019 $14,729,618 $14,855,592 $14,131,258 $-125,974
2018 $14,346,785 $14,167,781 $14,179,219 $179,004
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