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2023 Community Benefit Report

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The YMCA of Springfield is more than a place, it’s a purpose. For 150 years our Y’s purpose has beento help strengthen the community. Every day we work with our neighbors to ensure everyone,regardless of income or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive.

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Remain strong, effective, and responsive to the needs of the Springfieldcommunity.Ensure everyone has equal access to our YMCA programs. Provide educational services to at-risk and homeless children in ourcommunity.$551,389$411,389WENT BACK TO OUR COMMUNITY IN 2023MEMBERSHIP SCHOLARSHIPS$40,000PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIPS$100,000SUMMER CAMPSCHOLARSHIPSImprove the quality of life for individuals, families, andthe community in safe and accessible spaces.OUR VISION -Improve access to and the quality of child care and kids programming.Develop programs and processes to improve the student achievement gap,summer learning loss, and learning options. Increase access to water safety instruction and swimming lessons to preventdrowning.HEALTHY LIVINGProvide programs that expand healthy living and address the physical, mental andemotional well-being of the people in our communities.Help increase access to healthy foods especially in food insecure communities.Ensure access to programs, services, and resources that support overall healthand well-being, particularly for underserved individuals and families.SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

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For 150 years, our YMCA has been more than a place, it’s been a purpose.From 1874 to today We continue to be the leading nonprofit committed tostrengthening our community by connecting all people to their potential,purpose, and each other. We focus on empowering young people, improvinghealth and wellbeing, and inspiring action. We have the presence and thepartnerships to not just promise but deliver positive change.In 2023, our Y provided over $551,000 in reduced membership andprogram fees to community members. The generosity of others is the coreof our existence. It is only through the support of numerous volunteers anddonors that we can give back to those we serve.Thank you to the many who believe in our mission.Angie SowleYMCA of Springfield, CEO

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Nurture the potential of every child2023 HIGHLIGHTS

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Helping people live their best life2023 HIGHLIGHTS

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Giving back to our neighbors2023 HIGHLIGHTS

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DONORSmade this pageA REALITY155Group exercisecheck-ins7391,152CHILDRENPLAYED, LAUGHED, AND LEARNEDin YMCA Summer Camps62,321By the Numbers:Our YMCA in 202324,280 people served in 20234,727Played inyouthsports programs12NEW SOCCERFIELDS1,506 VOLUNTEERSProvided 17,079hours of service tothe YMCAIN OUR POOL1,881people learnedto swim 100%100%Of every dollar ofOf every dollar offunds raised stay infunds raised stay inour communityour community195Y Spy SwimTeam MembersTHANKS!SaturdayStrikerbowlers35 SNAP SpecialNeeds Swimmers514,286Visits to our Ys 11,500 Ibs of fresh produce given to needyfamilies & seniors1,000Ibs of laundrydetergent donatedChild Watch Visits5,736Kids learnedin after school care60381GymnasticsTeam Members3Locations inCentral IllinoisDOWNTOWNKERASOTESLINCOLN

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$50,000 +THANK YOU2023 STRONG KIDS DONORS$19,000-$10,000$9,999-$5,000$4,999-$2,500$2,499-$1,000$999-$500Friendly ChevroletLinda & Frank ValaBlue Cross Blue Shield of IllinoisJames Orlandini FoundationRobert BarkerCarolyn & Dan DunganDr. & Mrs. David GriffenLevi Ray & Shoup FoundationSherry & Jim ParkSarah & Tom PavlikMary Jo & Bud PotterScheelsWanda & Don Tracy Charity Fund of the Community Foundation for the Land of LincolnTroxellAmerican Business ClubDick’s Sporting Goods, IncKate Dunne & Jordan WilliamsKwik WallLoken Family Fund of the Community Foundation for the Land of LincolnPatrick PiercyJoe A. RupnikBarbara & Warren StiskaMr. & Mrs. John D. VaughnWestminster Presbyterian ChurchThe Batterman FamilyThe Bowmark Consulting GroupIsaac BrewerSandy & Dr. Michael BrewerCarrollton BankJackie & Charles ChimentoThe Dublin PubLynn & John Eck, JrWendi El-Amin, M.D.Suzanne & Rodger ElbleKathryn & Kevin EnglandSusan & William EnlowExecutive TransportationSusan & Emmet FairfieldIn Memory of Don FuenerThomas FitchLinda A FolseKatherine M. & Grant N. FranklinKathy & Randall GermeraadGreen Family StoresAnnamarie & Joe HurwitzSteve Jackman, MDMelissa & Jason KnoedlerAndrew Martens, DDSLindsay & Greg MatthewsKathleen & William MaxeyAnnette & Dr. James McDermottKevin McDermottJoyce & Steve NardulliBarbara NelsonDee & Thomas O’BrienIrv SmithCharlotte & Dale SmithAngie & Todd SowleSpringfield Park DistrictSpringfield Pepsi-Cola Bottling CompanyState Farm- Lincoln Powell/ ClarkJill & Bruce SteinerSuzanne & Fred SterickerJudy & Ted SunderLarry WeddingNancy ZimmersYoung’s Security Systems, IncJosh GentileRobin & Jennifer GillCathy & Phil GonetBecky GravesDiana & Paul Green In Memory of John TitoneAll In One Laundry Center & ServicesAndrews Engineering, IncBecky & Joel AntonacciPeggy & Micah BartlettCarolyn & Robert BlackwellBody SymmetryBrady & Peck, LLCErin & Zach Bromley & FamilyMisty & Mike BuscherMary & Charles CallahanCapitol Ready-Mix, IncDouglas CarlsonCitizens for Erin ConleyLisa & Jan Creasey Creasey ConstructionElizabeth & Dolan DalpoasMark J DrewesMary Jessup & Fletcher Farrar Nicki, Rosa, & Elijah Florence Greenview LandscapingJames Greenwald, DDSRuth & W. Scott HankenCourtney HarbySharon & Jim HaveyMonica Jenot & Dave Claunch & FamilyTerrance JordanJP KellysJohn KlostermanJoshua KordingColleen & Ryan LawlessIn Memory of Larry BussardMr. & Mrs. John LorenziniSandra & Dan MaherMartin Engineering CompanyDr. & Mrs. Chris McDowellJeffrey MillerDeDe & Harlan MurphyMeyer Roofing Niemcayk Painting & Papering CoPeerless Cleaning & Restoration ServicesMarci & Nick PetropoulosDebbie & Gary PhiloGregory PotterKenzi & Jermaine PrimusReid Family WellnessCathleen & Randell RileyCarole & Bill RobertsDebbie & George RudisKristen & Stan Rupnik & FamilyStauffer Family Fund of the Community Foundation for the Land of LincolnMarianne StremsterferChristopher ThomasMolly & Jay TurnbullJudith & Dick WagnerMarilyn YatesSteven Zeller Family$499-$250 Acosta Angeli RoofingPhilip AdamsAlan Avery

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$499-$250 Cont.$249-$151$150STRONG KIDS FUND 2023Kerber, Eck & Braeckel, LLP Aman Khurana Laila KimElisabeth & Doug KlarAmy & Mark Kluemke & Family, In Memory of Earl W. StruckIn Memory of Oliver KnightJodie & Steve KochKristen & Josh KrausJudith & Larry LascodyOlivia LohseSusan & Alan LokenRon MarrJennifer & Kevin MartinDr. & Mrs. Chris McDowellME RealityNick Merrill & FamilyTeena & Michael MyersPeggy & Jim O’BrienMary & Cap O’KeefeMaureen Orozco & Christian HaymondAnita & Thomas OseIn Memory of Laurie McDonaldMaddox & Marion S. Panepinto Physiotherapy ProfessionalsKelly & John PineBarbara QuinleyKenneth RhinehartPete RobertsStephen RobinsonDr. Mark A. Rose & FamilyMelvin RoutmanLuana & Denny RudeFrancisco SaraviaMr. & Mrs. D. Patrick ScheinaLaura & Dave SchonauerJerry SchwartzChristine & Donald ScribnerSgt. Peppers CaféShannon & Rick ShofnerKara & Keith SiasThe Simon FamilyLisa & Chris SommerFred SouthwardSydney SowleKathy & Gus SpederArthur SteinerSilas TockeyAnne & Joe VonDeBurJulie WeddingJames WilcocksonBettye & Johnny Williams Karen & Randy Witter Kayla WoodStanley AllenAMCO FenceBig Dog DisposalKevin BootonSteven BoyceSusan & Doug FlanaganRobin & Martin HarrisJuan HuertaAnnette & Mitchell Johnson Stewardship Fund of the Community Foundation for the Land of LincolnJanice M. & J. Patrick Joyce JrVicky & Jason KeggBrianna LantzJoan & Tom LayzellSue MontgomeryConrad Noll IIIPatrick E. OakmanAmanda ParkSpringfield Accident & Pain CenterMarlene SunleyJodi & Vincent TaborThe Rust Rail PubJessica & George ToturaTurasky’s MeatsIn Memory of Charley EngelhardtGraue Chevrolet BuickTed HarvatinRandy, Cheryl, Kendall & Ryan HeldDavid HicksBarb & Jerry JonesJohn E. KopatzLadies Auxiliary K of C 4175Laura & John LeahyDan LongSherri & Mo MadoniaLynn & Joe McMenaminRebecca & Aubrey Millet DDSBonnie MyersMr. & Mrs. Greg MyersKevin O’DeaTom PapeSue & Rick PetroneThe Pitchford FamilyNicole PropstPam & Tim RigbyRon Furman & Sons PavingAshleigh RoscettiRotary Club of Springfield WestsideBobbe & Gene RupnikMary & Don SchaeferSuzanne & Randall SegattoSean SextonIn Memory of Mr. Sam SgroDr. Laura Shea & Gary LamsargisKristina SnellenGloria & Jim SpaldingSpringfield Collision Center, IncMichael SternJanet & David StoverIn Memory of Gilson & Virginia TaftUnited Community BankNancy VereenMary Ann Bart & FamilyBecky & Joel BaumSandy BellattiRiley BergmanJoyce & Thomas BrooksSandra & Tom BrownlowRobert Bunn Café Moxo Carpenters Local 270 Cavanagh & O’Hara LLP Celeste Crowley Connie & Don Darnell Mary Lynn & Patrick Deloney Audrey Dunn & Mike Bartel Linda DunneMegan & Cody EdwardsFor Jim Fay- A Life Well LivedBonnie & Gilbert GandenbergerShawn Gibbs & Dan WakefieldRajesh & Renu GovindaiahJessie & Joey GreenwoodErin & Kevin HascupJennette & Steve HassebrockMelissa HuffstedtlerSue & Roger HurstTami Ireland & Tom DeMarcoSusan JacksonAna & Eric JohnsonRonee’ & John KennedyVirginia & James P. Baker Bedrock Materials, Inc Breakfast Optimist Club Cynthia & Steven BowersReggie BrittonKaren Broquet & Greg KrustsingerAlex BrownHaley BrownMarilyn & Robert CohenKara CozaddCulver’s Kelley & Jon DavidsonIn Memory of Rick DavisJennifer & Evan DavisKara Davis Rodney L. Dial

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MEMBERSHIP FEES @ WORKEquipmentPool CostsAdministrationBuilding repairs, cleaning & maintenanceUtilitiesStaffTechnologyCOMMUNITY SUPPORT DONATIONS @ WORKScholarship membershipsSaturday StrikersAquatics scholarshipsBefore & After School programscholarshipsChildcare scholarshipsSummer camp scholarshipsYouth sports scholarshipsCommunity outreachSTRONG KIDS FUND 2024