2010 CURRENT SUPPORT CAMPAIGN

Donors Wall in the Athletic Center

Charitable Contributions

It is unique that a community the size of Altavista can financially support a full facility YMCA. The budget of the Altavista Area YMCA consists of three important income categories: membership fees, program fees, and charitable contributions. Being in such a small community the membership and program fees generated by the YMCA are much less than most YMCAs. The reason the YMCA exists in Altavista is our ability to generate charitable contributions. Contributions to the Altavista Area YMCA fall into three categories: capital contributions, endowment giving, and annual contributions.

Capital Contributions: Since its inception in 1971 the Altavista Area YMCA has conducted numerous capital campaigns. Over $5 million dollars has been raised to construct and renovate YMCA facilities. The YMCA is especially pleased that all construction projects have been completed without incurring any debt.

Endowment Giving: Three trust funds were established in 1977 by E.R. English and Minnie Lane. Donations made to the E.R. English Scholarship Trust, E.R. English Capital Improvements Trust, and the Altavista Area YMCA Trust are designed to guarantee the long term financial security of the YMCA. The YMCA is only allowed to spend the interest generated by these trusts while the principal remains intact. A list of endowment fund contributors is displayed in the Athletic Center entrance.

Annual Giving: Each year the Altavista Area YMCA conducts a fund drive to offset operating expenses. The Current Support Campaign is critical to the financial success of the YMCA in Altavista. The 2012 Current Support Campaign successfully met the stated goal of $125,000 and a list of donors is now displayed in the Athletic Center entrance.

2012 Current Support Donors

(this list is displayed in the Athletic Center entrance)