Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
YOUNG WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF KALAMAZOO MI
Employer identification number
38-1360598
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II or Type III supporting organization, check this box
..................................................
g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) a person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the the supported organization?
................
11g(i)
(ii)
a family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
(iii)
a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of support?
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3..
5
The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
6
Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10
Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
..................
12
13
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here..........................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 6 column (f) divided by line 11 column (f))
.........
14
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
16a
33 1/3% support test—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2009.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2010.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
..................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2009.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..............................................
18
Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
...................................................
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
3,242,537
4,477,505
4,265,435
2,394,977
2,367,109
16,747,563
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
94,378
133,173
200,691
240,027
247,709
915,978
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
3,336,915
4,610,678
4,466,126
2,635,004
2,614,818
17,663,541
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
0
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
0
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
0
8
Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
17,663,541
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
3,336,915
4,610,678
4,466,126
2,635,004
2,614,818
17,663,541
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
66,795
189,839
68,175
40,566
106,364
471,739
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
66,795
189,839
68,175
40,566
106,364
471,739
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
176,618
3,138
1,580
4,768
208
186,312
13
Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.).
3,580,328
4,803,655
4,535,881
2,680,338
2,721,390
18,321,592
14
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 8 column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
.........
15
96.410 %
16
Public support percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
95.330 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2010 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
2.570 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
2.250 %
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3% and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2009.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
....
20
Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanation required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; or Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
YOUNG WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF KALAMAZOO MI
Employer identification number
38-1360598
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
ORGANIZATION MISSION STATEMENT
FORM 990, PART I, LINE 1
THE YWCA OF THE USA, OF WHICH THE YWCA OF KALAMAZOO IS A MEMBER ASSOCIATION, IS THE OLDEST, LARGEST AUTONOMOUS WOMEN'S MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION IN THE WORLD. ITS MISSION IS YWCA KALAMAZOO IS DEDICATED TO ELIMINATING RACISM, EMPOWERING WOMEN, AND PROMOTING PEACE, JUSTICE, FREEDOM AND DIGNITY FOR ALL. THE YWCA OF KALAMAZOO, THE OLDEST ASSOCIATION IN MICHIGAN, WAS FOUNDED ON NOVEMBER 15TH, 1885 BY IDA STERNS, AND BEGAN AS A RESIDENCE SERVICE PROVIDER TO YOUNG WOMEN WHO GRAVITATED TO THE CITY TO WORK IN ITS FACTORIES. TODAY, THE YWCA PROVIDES THE ONLY SHELTER AND COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED AND OPERATING FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND THEIR DEPENDENT CHILDREN; THE ONLY COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES OF OUR KIND FOR ADULT SEXUAL ASSAULT SURVIVORS, INCLUDING MEDICAL FORENSIC EXAMS IN A NON-HOSPITAL SETTING AND SUPPORTIVE VOLUNTEERS AND COUNSELING; ONE OF VERY FEW LICENSED AND NATIONALLY ACCREDITED CHILD CARE CENTERS THAT BOTH OFFERS SCHOLARSHIPS AND ACCEPTS GOVERNMENT SUBSIDIES AND PROVIDES SERVICES TO HOMELSS, TRANSIENT AND PRECARIOUSLY HOUSED CHILDREN AS WELL AS FEE BASED SERVICES; A UNIQUE AND VOLUNTEER-INTENSIVE MENTORING PROGRAM FOR ADULT AND TEEN WOMEN SEEKING ECONOMIC SELF SUFFICIENCY; SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE FOCUSING ON RACIAL JUSTICE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
THE 990 WAS PREPARED BEGINNING WITH A QUESTIONNAIRE AND SCHEDULES PROVIDED BY OUR AUDITOR. THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND THE CEO JOINTLY ANSWERED THE QUESTIONS AND PREPARED AND/OR REVIEWED THE SCHEDULES. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWED THE 990 AT A REGULARLY SCHEDULED BOARD MEETING, HELD ON APRIL 11, 2011, PRIOR TO THE FILING DEADLINE OF 5/15/11.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
THE CEO RECEIVES FORMS FROM THE BOARD AND KEY EMPLOYEES, AND REVIEWS THEM FOR DISCLOSURES OF CONFLICT. SHOULD THERE BE A CONFLICT DISCLOSED, THE CEO REVIEWS THESE EITHER WITH THE BOARD CHAIR, OR IF THE CONFLICT INVOLVES THE CHAIR, WITH THE BOARD TREASURER. THE BYLAWS OF THE ORGANIZATION OUTLINE THE PROCESS, AND IT IS PROVIDED, HEREIN: SECTION 6. CONFLICT OF INTEREST. "CONFLICT OF INTEREST" MAY INCLUDE FINANCIAL INTERESTS, OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONAL GAIN AND OTHER MATTERS OF SELF-INTEREST. IN CONNECTION WITH ANY ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, AN INTERESTED PERSON WHO HAS A DIRECT OR INDIRECT INTEREST MUST DISCLOSE THE EXISTENCE OF THE INTEREST AND BE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCLOSE ALL MATERIAL FACTS TO THE DIRECTORS AND MEMBERS OF COMMITTEES CONSIDERING THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT. AN INQUIRY AS TO THE EXISTENCE OF AN ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST MAY BE REQUESTED BY ANY DIRECTOR OR COMMITTEE MEMBER WITH KNOWLEDGE OF THE CIRCUMSTANCES AND THE INTERESTED PERSON MAY BE ASKED TO GIVE MATERIAL FACTS TO THE DIRECTORS OR MEMBERS OF A COMMITTEE CONSIDERING THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT OR MATTER. AFTER DISCLOSURE OF THE INTEREST AND ALL MATERIAL FACTS, AND AFTER ANY DISCUSSION WITH THE INTERESTED PERSON, SHE/HE SHALL LEAVE THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE MEETING WHILE THE DETERMINATION OF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS DISCUSSED AND VOTED UPON. THE REMAINING BOARD OR COMMITTEE MEMBERS SHALL DECIDE IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS. AN INTERESTED PERSON MAY MAKE A PRESENTATION, AT THE BOARD'S OR COMMITTEE'S DISCRETION, AT THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE MEETING, BUT AFTER THE PRESENTATION, SHALL LEAVE THE MEETING DURING THE DISCUSSION OF, AND THE VOTE ON, THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT INVOLVING THE POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST. THE CHAIR SHALL, IF APPROPRIATE, APPOINT A DISINTERESTED PERSON OR COMMITTEE TO INVESTIGATE ALTERNATIVES TO THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT. AFTER EXERCISING DUE DILIGENCE, THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE SHALL DETERMINE WHETHER THE ASSOCIATION CAN OBTAIN WITH REASONABLE EFFORTS A MORE ADVANTAGEOUS TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT FROM A PERSON OR ENTITY THAT WOULD NOT GIVE RISE TO A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. IF A MORE ADVANTAGEOUS TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT IS NOT REASONABLY POSSIBLE UNDER THE CIRCUMSTANCES NOT PRODUCING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE SHALL DETERMINE BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE DISINTERESTED DIRECTORS WHETHER THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT IS IN THE ASSOCIATION'S BEST INTEREST, FOR ITS OWN BENEFIT, AND WHETHER IT IS FAIR AND REASONABLE. IN CONFORMITY WITH THE ABOVE DETERMINATION, IT SHALL MAKE ITS DECISION AS TO WHETHER TO ENTER INTO THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT. "INTERESTED PERSON" IS A DIRECTOR OR COMMITTEE MEMBER OR CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER. RELATIONSHIPS THAT GIVE RISE TO A POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST INCLUDE THE INTERESTED PERSON'S IMMEDIATE FAMILY OR PARTNER OR AN ORGANIZATION IN WHICH AN INTERESTED PERSON IS SERVING AS OFFICER, TRUSTEE, PARTNER, EMPLOYEE, OR INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. FAILURE TO DISCLOSE FULLY THE NATURE OF ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST MAY BE CAUSE FOR IMMEDIATE REMOVAL FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
FOR THE CEO, REGARDING PARITY WAGE INCREASE CONSIDERATION, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS INFORMATION REGARDING COMPARABILITY WITHIN THE GEOGRAPHIC AND YWCA (COMPARABLE ASSOCIATIONS THROUGHOUT THE NATION) WHICH IS PREPARED INDEPENDENTLY BY THE DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS OF THE ORGANIZATION (NOTE: NO PARITY INCREASE FOR THE CEO WAS RECOMMENDED IN 2010). REGARDING MERIT WAGE INCREASE CONSIDERATION, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS INFORMATION REGARDING THE CEO'S ADVANCEMENT OF THE ASSOCIATION AS OUTLINED BY THE BOARD'S POLICIES ON ORGANIZATIONAL AIMS/ENDS, AND COMPLIANCE WITH BOARD POLICIES ON EXECUTIVE LIMITATIONS. THIS PROCESS IS UNDERTAKEN BY A FULL BOARD EVALUATION OF THE CEO, BASED ON ONGOING MONITORING OF THE ASSOCIATION'S/CEO'S PERFORMANCE, AND CULMINATES IN A WRITTEN ANNUAL EVAULATION. THE OFFICERS OF THE BOARD COMPILE THE EVALUATION INFORMATION, AND PRESENT IT TO THE CEO. THE BOARD CONSIDERS ANY RECOMMENDATION BY THE DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS REGARDING ANY PARITY INCREASE, AND DETERMINES AS A FULL BODY WHETHER OR NOT A MERIT INCREASE WILL BE CONSIDERED, BASED ON THE RESULTS OF THE EVALUATION. THIS PROCESS OF CONSIDERATION FOR COMPENSATION IS DONE IN EXECUTIVE SESSION, WITHOUT THE CEO PRESENT, HOWEVER ANY ACTION TAKEN IS TAKEN IN OPEN, GENERAL SESSION AND DOCUMENTED IN THE ASSOCIATION'S MINUTES CONTEMPORANEOUSLY. FOR OTHER BOARD OFFICERS OR KEY EMPLOYEES, IT SHOULD BE NOTED THAT THERE IS NO COMPENSATION FOR OTHER BOARD OFFICERS OR BOARD MEMBERS. OTHER KEY EMPLOYEES (REGARDLESS OF THEIR INCLUSION IN THE IRS DEFINITION) INCLUDE ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTORS (CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER, DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT, DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS). THEIR COMPENSATION IS DETERMINED BY THE CEO FOLLOWING REVIEW OF COMPARABILITY DATA, AND DETERMINATIONS ARE MADE WITHIN THE ASSOCIATION'S PROCESS FOR DETERMINING PARITY AND/OR MERIT INCREASES, ANNUALLY AND WITHIN THE ASSOCIATION'S EVALUATION PROCESS THAT INCLUDES ALL EMPLOYEES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THE ASSOCIATION HAS A POLICY OF MAKING SUCH DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST, AND REQUIRES EITHER ONSITE REVIEW AND/OR WITH REASONBLE COPYING COSTS INCURRED BY THE REQUESTING REVIEWER.
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES:
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5:
NET UNREALIZED GAINS ON INVESTMENTS: 463,916. TRANSFER 5,728. TOTAL TO FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5: 469,644.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 2C:
THE ORGANIZATION HAS A COMMITTEE THAT ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY FOR OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT OF ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SELECTION OF AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNT. THE COMMITTEE'S OVERSIGHT AND SELECTION PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED DURING THE CURRENT YEAR.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.