YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF BRAINERD
602 OAK STREET, BRAINERD, MN 56401 brainerdlakesymca.org

Total Revenue
$1,780,612
Total Expenses
$2,086,283
Net Assets
$3,418,441

Organizations Filed Purposes: THE MISSION OF THE BRAINERD FAMILY YMCA IS TO ENHANCE LIVES IN THE BRAINERD LAKES AREA, BY CONNECTING INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WITH OPPORTUNITIES BASED ON CHRISTIAN VALUES THAT BUILD A HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND, & BODY.

MISSION:TO ENHANCE THE OVERALL QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE BRAINERD LAKES AREA THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD A HEALTHY BODY, MIND AND SPIRIT FOR ALL.PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE:THE BRAINERD FAMILY YMCA IS A CHARITABLE, COMMUNITY SERVICE ORGANIZATION THAT INCLUDES MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN OF ALL AGES, ABILITIES, INCOMES, RACES AND RELIGIONS. WE ARE DEDICATED TO BUILDING STRONG KIDS, STRONG FAMILIES, AND STRONG COMMUNITIES BY PUTTING CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE HEALTHY LIFESTYLES, STRONG VALUES, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNITY INTERACTION, AND INTERNATIONAL UNDERSTANDING. ALL PERSONS ARE WELCOME AT OUR YMCA, REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY. OUR YMCA IS FOUNDED AND LED BY VOLUNTEERS FROM OUR COMMUNITY; VOLUNTEERS ALSO SERVE AS MENTORS, COACHES, PROGRAM LEADERS, INSTRUCTORS AND MORE.

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, PEOPLE IN OUR COMMUNITY ARE RECEIVING THE SUPPORT, GUIDANCE, AND RESOURCES THEY NEED TO ACHIEVE GREATER HEALTH IN SPIRT, 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 2019, WE PROVIDED $46,350 IN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO 661 ADULTS AND FAMILIES WHO OTHERWISE WOULD HAVE FACED ECONOMIC BARRIERS TO PARTICIPATION. HEALTH AND WELLNESS FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS:HELPING PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND ABILITIES DEVELOP HEALTH IN SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY IS AT THE CORE OF THE YMCA MOVEMENT. OUR PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO HELP PEOPLE CREATE REALISTIC GOALS FOR SELF-IMPROVEMENT AND EMPHASIZE DISEASE PREVENTION THROUGH REGULAR EXERCISE, PROPER NUTRITION, STRESS MANAGEMENT, AND HEALTH EDUCATION. WE OFFER A VARIETY OF GROUP FITNESS CLASSES, WELLNESS CENTER WITH CARDIO EQUIPMENT, AND STRENGTH TRAINING AREA. WE ALSO OFFER CLASSES AND EQUIPMENT SPECIFICALLY FOR ACTIVE ADULTS OVER THE AGE OF 62. OUR ACTIVE OLDER ADULT AQUA SIZE IS AN AQUATICS PROGRAM THAT KEEPS SENIORS ACTIVE AND FLEXIBLE. OUR SILVER SNEAKERS GROUP FITNESS CLASS IS CUSTOMIZED TO ACCOMMODATE OLDER ADULTS, SEDENTARY INDIVIDUALS AND PEOPLE WITH PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS.2,473 PEOPLE SHARED IN COMMUNITY BY PARTICIPATING IN GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES IN 2019.SPORTS & RECREATION:YMCA ADULT SPORTS PROGRAMS OFFER FUN WAYS FOR MEN AND WOMEN TO STAY ACTIVE, GET FIT AND EXPLORE NEW HOBBIES. THE YMCA OFFERS A VARIETY OF ADULT SPORTS LEAGUES AND PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE FUN AND HEALTHY ACTIVITIES FOR ADULTS OF ALL FITNESS LEVELS.246 ADULTS SERVED DURING 2019.HEALTHY LIFESTYLES:WE OFFER A RANGE OF OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADULTS TO CONTINUE THEIR EDUCATION. CLASSES OFFERED INCLUDE: AMERICAN HEART CPR, FIRST AID, BLOOD BORNE PATHOGENS, AND LIFEGUARD TRAINING AND RECERTIFICATIONS.43 ADULTS SERVED DURING 2019.FREE LEARN TO SWIM:THE FLTS PROGRAM IS FOR YOUTH IN THE BRAINERD LAKES AREA GOING INTO 1ST-6TH GRADE. THE PROGRAM MEETS FIVE TIMES FOR 45 MINUTES CLASSES IN THE SUMMER.DURING THIS TIME YOUTH ARE EVALUATED BASED ON THEIR SKILLS AND WATER EXPERIENCE/EXPOSURE. IN THEIR SMALLER GROUPS THEY LEARN A VARIETY OF BASIC SWIMMING SKILLS INCLUDING; KICKING ON THEIR FRONT AND BACK, FLOATING, PADDLING WITH THEIR ARMS AND HOW TO LEVEL OFF AFTER JUMPING INTO THE WATER.WE ALSO TAKE ONE DAY TO FOCUS ON AQUATIC SAFETY IN OR AROUND LAKES, RIVERS, POOLS ETC. WE KNOW THAT THIS ONCE A WEEK PROGRAM IS ALL THE SAFETY TRAINING MANY KIDS IN OUR AREA WILL EVER HAVE DUE TO THEIR FAMILIES FINANCIAL STATUS. WE PACK AS MUCH LEARNING AND SAFETY INTO THESE FIVE DAYS AS WE CAN.75 CHILDREN SERVED DURING 2019.

Executives Listed on Filing

Total Salary includes financial earnings, benefits, and all related organization earnings listed on tax filing

NameTitleHours Per WeekTotal Salary
Shane RiffleCEO/EXCECUTIVE DIRECTOR40$90,000
Tracie McfarlinFINANCE DIRECTOR30$40,404
Carol WinegarBOARD MEMBER1$0
Pat SharbondaBOARD MEMBER1$0
Kathy SellBOARD MEMBER1$0
Dave PilotBOARD MEMBER1$0
Pat PickarBOARD MEMBER1$0
Jenny GunsburyBOARD MEMBER1$0
Deb EbertsBOARD MEMBER1$0
Mike DillonBOARD MEMBER1$0
Charles Black LanceBOARD MEMBER1$0
Greg ParksVICE CHAIR1$0
Don HickmanCHAIR1$0

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