YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley in top 2% of nonprofits in the US

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) – The YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley has been acknowledged for its neighborhood affect and monetary diligence.

The nonprofit primarily based in Davenport has been serving Scott, Clinton and Jackson counties since 1858.

A record-breaking fundraising campaigned and a four-star rankings from Charity Navigator locations the YMCA within the prime 2% of all charities independently evaluated in the US.

“All of it begins with our volunteer board management, the identical approach it has for 164 years,” mentioned Brad Martell, president and CEO of YMCA of the IMV.

“The legacy of service, understanding neighborhood wants and main our mission to fulfill these challenges could be very particular. Collectively, our volunteers, donors, employees, and members and individuals are making an actual distinction in hundreds of lives,” mentioned Martell.

YMCA of the IMV raised greater than $864,000 from practically 2,000 donors this 12 months. The file quantity is about half of the $1.53 million the Y gives on to individuals who want their companies within the space they cowl.

“This distinctive designation units YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley aside from its friends and demonstrates to the general public its trustworthiness,” mentioned Michael Thatcher, president and CEO of Charity Navigator.

Martell says the YMCA’s purpose yearly is to serve extra individuals than the earlier 12 months.

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