YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy, spirit, mind and body for all."
Year, State Incorporated:
1942, IN
Also Known As:
3Rivers FCU Family YMCA, Armstrong Early Learning Center at Whitley County Family YMCA, Caylor-Nickel Foundation Family YMCA, Central Branch YMCA, Jackson Lehman Family YMCA, Jackson R. Lehman Family Branch, Jorgensen Family YMCA, Parkview Family YMCA, Weigand YMCA, Wells County Early Learning Center at Caylor Nickel Foundation Family YMCA, Whitley County Family YMCA, YMCA, YMCA Camp Potawotami, YMCA Child Care Services, YMCA Youth Service Bureau
The YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne was founded in 1858 and operates under its mission. The YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne consists of 11 branches and encompasses Allen, Lagrange, Wells, and Whitley counties. Eight branches are traditional membership branches (Central, Jorgensen, Parkview, Renaissance Pointe, Whitley County, Skyline, Jackson R. Lehman and Caylor-Nickel Foundation Family YMCA), which help people learn, grow and thrive through health, fitness and wellness programs. The remaining three branches (camp Potawotami, Child Care Services and Youth Services Bureau) focus on youth development and education. The YMCA's three focus areas are healthy Living, Youth Development and Social Responsibility. All of their programs fall under one of these areas- Healthy Living: Diabetes Prevention Program, health and Wellness Programs, Aquatics & Water Safety Programs. Youth Development: Before and After Child Care, Pre-school Programs, Early Learning Center Child Care, Sports Programs, Residence Camp, Youth Day Camp Social Responsibility: Enrichment Programs, (Financial peace, etc.), Adult & Family recreation, Delinquency Prevention, Anti-Graffiti, Partnerships with other nonprofits
For the year ended December 31, 2025, YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne's program expenses were:
| Programs | $30,194,897 |
| Total Program Expenses | $30,194,897 |
Chief Executive
Andrew Gritzmaker, President/CEO
Chair of the Board
Jeff Taner
Board Size
18
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Television, Grant proposals, Internet, Cause-related marketing (affinity credit cards, consumer product sales, etc.), Other
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 YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne's IRS Form 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025.
Source of Funds
| Program Service Revenue | $27,476,056 |
| Contributions and Grants | $6,290,179 |
| Investment Income | $642,533 |
| Oher | $564,839 |
| Total Income | $34,973,607 |
Programs: 93% Fundraising: 2% Administrative: 5%
| Total Income | $34,973,607 |
| Total expenses: | $32,475,572 |
| Program expenses | $30,194,897 |
| Fundraising expenses | $546,700 |
| Administrative expenses | $1,733,975 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $2,498,035 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $58,628,057 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $-751,897 |
| Ending Net Assets | $60,374,195 |
| Total Liabilities | $2,989,277 |
| Total Assets | $63,363,472 |
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