The Y is a 501 (c)3 nonprofit organization. Founded in 1844, the Y provides crucial programs and services to more than 250,000 people every year. Through generous donations, they can provide more than $6 million in financial assistance to help members of their community get healthy and provide trusted care for their children. In the last 170+ years, the Y has grown tremendously and now engages with more than 10,000 communities across the US.