Organizations Filed Purposes:
THE YMCA OF GREATER DES MOINES MISSION IS TO PUT CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY FOR ALL.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON SCHEDULE O.
TO BUILD STRONG KIDS, STRONG FAMILIES AND STRONG COMMUNITIES.
HEALTHY LIVING. THE Y IS A LEADING VOICE ON HEALTH AND WELL-BEING. WE BRING FAMILIES CLOSER TOGETHER, ENCOURAGE GOOD HEALTH, AND FOSTER CONNECTIONS THROUGH FITNESS, SPORTS, FUN, AND SHARED INTERESTS. AS A RESULT, MEMBERS AND INDIVIDUALS IN OUR COMMUNITY ARE RECEIVING THE SUPPORT, GUIDANCE, AND RESOURCES THEY NEED TO ACHIEVE GREATER HEALTH IN SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY. THIS IS PARTICULARLY IMPORTANT AS OUR NATION STRUGGLES WITH AN OBESITY CRISIS, FAMILIES STRUGGLE WITH WORK/LIFE BALANCE, AND INDIVIDUALS SEARCH FOR PERSONAL FULFILLMENT. OUR PROGRAMS ARE ACCESSIBLE, AFFORDABLE, AND OPEN TO ALL FAITHS, BACKGROUNDS, ABILITIES, AND INCOME LEVELS. IN 2020, WE PROVIDED OVER $1.5 MILLION DOLLARS IN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO PEOPLE WHO OTHERWISE WOULD HAVE FACE ECONOMIC BARRIERS TO PARTICIPATION.
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY. OUR YMCA BELIEVES IN GIVING BACK AND SUPPORTING OUR NEIGHBORS. Y PROGRAMS, SUCH AS THE Y SUPPORTIVE HOUSING CAMPUS, THE MILITARY RECONNECT PROGRAM AND LIVESTRONG AT THE YMCA, ARE EXAMPLES OF HOW WE DELIVER TRAINING, RESOURCES, AND SUPPORT THAT EMPOWER OUR NEIGHBORS TO EFFECT CHANGE, BRIDGE GAPS, AND OVERCOME OBSTACLES.
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT. OUR YMCA IS COMMITTED TO NURTURING THE POTENTIAL OF EVERY CHILD AND TEEN. WE BELIEVE THAT ALL KIDS DESERVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCOVER WHO THEY ARE AND WHAT THEY CAN ACHIEVE. THAT IS WHY WE HELP YOUNG PEOPLE CULTIVATE THE VALUES, SKILLS, AND RELATIONSHIPS THAT LEAD TO POSITIVE BEHAVIORS, BETTER HEALTH, AND EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT. OUR YMCA PROGRAMS, SUCH AS BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL, DAY CAMP, YOUTH SPORTS, SWIM LESSONS AND TEEN INTRAMURALS, OFFER A RANGE OF EXPERIENCES THAT ENRICH COGNITIVE, SOCIAL, PHYSICAL, AND EMOTIONAL GROWTH. EXPENSES INCLUDE SUBSIDIES AND DIRECT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE THAT MAKE PARTICIPATION POSSIBLE FOR 1 IN 5 OF THE YOUNG PEOPLE WE ENGAGE.
Executives Listed on Filing
Total Salary includes financial earnings, benefits, and all related organization earnings listed on tax filing
| Name | Title | Hours Per Week | Total Salary |
|---|
| Leisha Barcus | PRESIDENT/CEO | 40 | $180,676 |
| Cameron Nicholson | COO | 40 | $97,680 |
| Steve Gruening | FORMER DIRECTOR OF FINANCE | 40 | $41,043 |
| Jamie Bussell | CFO | 40 | $38,003 |
| Kristin Williams | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| Cindi Summers | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| Joe Soda | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| Mark Vukovich | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| Doug Shiplett | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| Cynthia Thorland | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| Sean Kennedy | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| Melinda Hanrahan | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| Kay Fairchild Godfredson | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| Norbert Kaut | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| Mike Gerrish | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| Alex Hanna | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| Jim Usgaard | PAST CHAIR | 5 | $0 |
| Kevin Brownell | SECRETARY | 5 | $0 |
| Paul Ramsey | TREASURER | 5 | $0 |
| Matt Meline | CHAIR ELECT | 5 | $0 |
| Josh Russell | CHAIR | 5 | $0 |
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