Y SERVICE CLUBS INTERNATIONAL US AREA

Programs

1. Parent/affiliate organization: dues amounts paid by the us area members are remitted to our parent/affiliate organization and use of funds are reported by that organization to its governing council of which our organization's president is a member. Dues are utilized to coordinate international program services among the 7 areas globally.

   $28,613 spentof which $28,613 as grants$28,613 earned by the program
   50% of program spending

2. Disaster relief fund ("drf")-the purpose of drf is to provide necessary support to relief efforts during regional, national, and international disasters. Specific projects this year supported victims of hurricane helene in the carolinas.

   $11,215 spentof which $11,215 as grants$13,515 earned by the program
   19% of program spending

3. General Membership Programs-Coordination of executive officers, program service directors, and membership recognition-Operation of a supply store to provide pins, clothing, and gear that promotes our organization

   $6,269 spent
   11% of program spending

4. TIME OF FAST FUND ("TOF")-The purpose of TOF is to support projects sponsored by both Ys Men and the YMCAs all over the world. TOF projects have clear and timely impact at the local level, improving the everyday lives of their beneficiaries in a sustainable manner. They encourage deeper systemic and enduring changes that help YMI in building a better world for all humankind, which is our overlying mission.

   $3,762 spentof which $3,762 as grants$3,762 earned by the program
   7% of program spending

5. Building fellowship fund ("bf")-the purpose of bf is to build fellowship among club members and inspire leadership in the ymi movement by: (a) promoting exchange programs, especially for youth and (b) covering the cost of travel for applicants to hosting clubs and covering travel expenses to regional, area, and international ymi events

   $2,837 spentof which $2,837 as grants$2,837 earned by the program
   5% of program spending

6. ROLL BACK MALARIA FUND ("RBM")-THE PURPOSE OF RBM IS TO to support the global fight against malaria. YMI IS a partner in the RBM Partnership to End Malaria, the global framework for coordinated action against malaria. IN ADDITION, Together with World YMCA, a multi-stakeholder partnership has been created to support The Global Fund to Fight Against AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria.

   $2,513 spentof which $2,513 as grants$2,513 earned by the program
   4% of program spending

7. ENDOWMENT FUND ("END")-THE PURPOSE OF END IS To provide financial aid and stability for YMI's present and future purposes, objectives, programS and expansion BY: (a) extending and developing clubs affiliated with Ys Men International around the world and (b) solving special problems or carrying on special projects which strengthen, extend and develop YMI in Areas or Regions around the world.

   $1,876 spentof which $1,876 as grants$1,876 earned by the program
   3% of program spending

8. ALEXANDER SCHOLARSHIP FUND ("ASF")-The purpose of ASF is to promote the training of YMCA staff and/or those seeking to become YMCA staff members. Its aim is to alleviate the desperate shortage of YMCA professionals by: a Encouraging young people to take on this responsibility and b Making financial contributions towards their training. WHO BENEFITS FROM ASF? (a) Persons already employed by the YMCA who need a grant to increase their training and proficiency. (b) YMCAs seeking trained staff. (c) YMCA members who are better served by professionally-trained leadership.

   $503 spentof which $503 as grants$1,675 earned by the program
   1% of program spending

9. Paul William Alexander Legacy Project ("PWA")-THE PURPOSE OF PWA IS a collective effort to honor the founder of Y's Men International bY commemorating our origin AND IMPLEMENTING projects WHICH aim to consolidate a unified future, strengthening international solidarity and club members commitment to the vision of Paul William Alexander.

10. Dollars for scholars fund ("dfs")-the purpose of dfs is to promote continuing education for ymca staff by supporting short-term coursework, classes, or seminars.

    $300 earned by the program

11. HEAL THE WORLD FUND ("HTW")-a global initiative that envisions stronger international engagement and organiZational solidarity achieved through cooperative and aligned projects addressing specific needs. CURRENT PROJECT IS A campaign launched to support the response plan developed under the leadership of our partners at the YMCA Europe and World YMCA TO SUPPORT THOSE AFFECTED BY THE ONGOING SITUATION IN UKRAINE.

12. International/ national/ and/or regional meetings and conventions - the purpose is to bring area leadership and current and potential members together for fellowship, education, and to promote best practices globally throughout the ymi movement.

13. Discretionary projects - current project supporting the ymca alumni organization's national service project

The 13 programs described on its FY2024 Form 990, listed largest first by expense. Program spending in total: $57,588.