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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: January 2026 Expires: January 2027

La Porte County Family YMCA

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards

901 Michigan Ave
La Porte, IN, 46350

Standards For Charity Accountability

Governance

  1. Board Oversight
  2. Board Size
  3. Board Meetings
  4. Board Compensation
  5. Conflict of Interest

Measuring Effectiveness

  1. Effectiveness Policy
  2. Effectiveness Report

Finances

  1. Program Expenses
  2. Fundraising Expenses
  3. Accumulating Funds
  4. Audit Report
  5. Detailed Expense Breakdown
  6. Accurate Expense Reporting
  7. Budget Plan

Fundraising & Info

  1. Truthful Materials
  2. Annual Report
  3. Website Disclosures
  4. Donor Privacy
  5. Cause Marketing Disclosures
  6. Complaints

La Porte County Family YMCA meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
Not available

Year, State Incorporated:
1909, IN

Also Known As:
YMCA

The La Porte County Family YMCA offers a variety of programs promoting healthy living, youth development, and social responsibility.  Key offerings include youth sports and swim lessons, adult fitness classes, family events, senior wellness activities, and comprehensive aquatic programs.  Additionally, the YMCA provides quality childcare and early learning, including preschool and after-school care.  These programs make the YMCA a vital community resource for personal growth and engagement.  

For the year ended December 31, 2024, La Porte County Family YMCA's program expenses were:

Programs $2,023,336
Total Program Expenses $2,023,336

Chief Executive
Scott Helmkamp, CEO

Chair of the Board
Jessica Romine

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Cornerstone Accounting & Finance

Board Size
17

Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Telephone appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Television, Grant proposals, Internet, Membership appeals

This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.

The following information is based on La Porte County Family YMCA's IRS Form 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024.

Source of Funds
Program Service Revenue $1,723,239
Contributions and Grants $516,731
Investment Income $124,675
Other Revenue $-38,601
Total Income $2,326,044

Programs: 70% Fundraising: 4% Administrative: 26%

Total Income $2,326,044
Total expenses: $2,881,778
  Program expenses $2,023,336
  Fundraising expenses $108,343
  Administrative expenses $750,099
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $-555,734
Beginning Net Assets $3,861,630
Other Changes In Net Assets $267,671
Ending Net Assets $3,573,567
Total Liabilities $1,125,169
Total Assets $4,698,736

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