Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
See separate instructions.| (i) Name of supported organization |
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(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? |
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| Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) | (a) 2006 | (b) 2007 | (c) 2008 | (d) 2009 | (e) 2010 | (f) Total | |
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| 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. | ||||||
| Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) | (a) 2006 | (b) 2007 | (c) 2008 | (d) 2009 | (e) 2010 | (f) Total | |
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| 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). | ||||||






| Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) | (a) 2006 | (b) 2007 | (c) 2008 | (d) 2009 | (e) 2010 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . | 3,611,306 | 6,346,830 | 4,725,457 | 4,936,181 | 7,391,738 | 27,011,512 |
| 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...... | 20,907,028 | 24,478,826 | 27,514,061 | 29,336,201 | 32,237,577 | 134,473,693 |
| 3 | Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513.. | 202,511 | 279,641 | 297,162 | 390,782 | 4,499 | 1,174,595 |
| 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. | 24,720,845 | 31,105,297 | 32,536,680 | 34,663,164 | 39,633,814 | 162,659,800 |
| 7a | Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons... | 122,385 | 2,584,650 | 179,621 | 188,888 | 427,798 | 3,503,342 |
| 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| c | Add lines 7a and 7b.. | 122,385 | 2,584,650 | 179,621 | 188,888 | 427,798 | 3,503,342 |
| 8 | Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.) | 159,156,458 | |||||
| Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) | (a) 2006 | (b) 2007 | (c) 2008 | (d) 2009 | (e) 2010 | (f) Total | |
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| 9 | Amounts from line 6... | 24,720,845 | 31,105,297 | 32,536,680 | 34,663,164 | 39,633,814 | 162,659,800 |
| 10a | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. | 427,521 | 198,737 | 729,339 | 493,510 | 364,476 | 2,213,583 |
| b | Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 10a and 10b. | 427,521 | 198,737 | 729,339 | 493,510 | 364,476 | 2,213,583 |
| 11 | Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on. | 0 | 49,808 | 704 | 272 | 984 | 51,768 |
| 12 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.) | 0 | 24,100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24,100 |
| 13 | Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.). | 25,148,366 | 31,377,942 | 33,266,723 | 35,156,946 | 39,999,274 | 164,949,251 |




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| MISSION STATEMENT | FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1 CONTINUATION | YMCA of Wichita was founded by volunteers in 1885. It was officially chartered with the YMCA of the USA on January 10th of that year, and incorporated in the state of Kansas on January 30, 1886. Upon the addition of the El Dorado Branch YMCA in Butler County, YMCA of Wichita became known as the Greater Wichita YMCA. As a charitable organization, the YMCA seeks to meet the needs of the Greater Wichita community by providing life changing programs to all ages, incomes, genders, races, faiths and abilities. Vision: The YMCA will change Greater Wichita through leadership programs that nurture the lifelong development of individuals and families. Values: The Greater Wichita YMCA is an organization that is: - An association of members, volunteers, staff, and contributors, who support the YMCA mission, vision and values. - Focused on program outcomes, which develop healthy lifestyles, support the family, provide social interaction, develop character and gain an appreciation for diversity in a safe and fun environment. - Driven by Christian principles of our mission - respect, responsibility, caring and honesty. - Inclusive in its membership - a place where everyone has a sense of belonging and which nurtures personal growth. - Assertive in responding to community needs and collaboration with other community groups for the common good. Focus on 4 Key Life-Changing Priorities: Goal 1 - Increase Access. Insure everyone, regardless of ability to pay, can participate in YMCA programs and membership services. Goal 2 - Develop Healthy Lifestyles. As a leader in promoting healthy lifestyles, we will incorporate a health and wellness curriculum in all current programs and develop new initiatives targeted to youth and adults who are obese and/or inactive. Goal 3 - Family Interaction. Provide parent child programs that strengthen families and encourage interaction. Programs such as youth sports, family camp, family events, family centers and family friendly facilities. Goal 4 - Teen Leadership Development. Prepare teens to succeed in life and reach their full potential through targeted programs such as leadership clubs and job training. |
| PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS | FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A CONTINUATION | These programs focus on strengthening children and families, and are offered in Sedgwick and Butler counties at over 100 sites, including schools, municipal fields, churches, area businesses, other community facilities, and eight YMCA multi-purpose facilities. More than 1,200 employees, 5,007 volunteers and 9,941 contributors made the delivery of these services possible. These services were provided to 256,159 people in 2010, including more than two-thirds of all area children ages 17 and under, and over 50,000 households with annual incomes of less than $50,000. With all of the Y services and program sites, the Y provides a family environment with policies, training and staff procedures established to encourage the participation of youth. Children ages 10 and older may participate independently in Y recreational activities like swimming, family centers, youth fitness and indoor sports. Youth ages 13 and older have the same access and privileges as adults and are included in all Y recreational and wellness activities such as swimming, group exercise, personal fitness, family centers, racquetball courts and much more. In addition, the Y creates a safe and inclusive environment with certified staff members supervising pools, family centers and wellness centers to ensure youth and adult safety. Free and Assisted Programs: The Greater Wichita YMCA's policy is that, within its means, no one is turned away because of their inability to pay. The Y's financial assistance program provides scholarships for memberships and programs based on a sliding fee scale. This need-based program is promoted throughout Y literature and awards participants scholarships of up to 80 percent of their membership or enrollment costs. A confidential application is available on the Y's website and at all full-service family branches. Scholarship applications are also given to all people who inquire about the Y. In 2010, the Y continued to offer a Bridge Membership program for Y members that were laid-off from work, giving them free access to the YMCA facilities and several programs for 90 days to help them cope during a stressful emotional and financial crisis. In 2010, the Y provided $9,499,913 in free and assisted services, supporting critical access to 66,778 low-income children, youth and families (26% of total participants) served through a variety of programs in childcare, camp, the aforementioned outreach programs, youth sports, healthy living activities, access to cooperative agencies and more. Included in this figure is: $5,846,259 the Y provided in charitable subsidy and financial assistance (20.4% of total expenses) for healthy living, outreach and youth development services; $2,054,302 the Y administered in government support allowing low-income families additional access for childcare and youth programs in the community, and $1,588,983 in services provided by volunteer coaches and policymaking volunteers (see more details below). Through these and other Y activities, the Greater Wichita YMCA served 105,030 children and youth (more than two out of every three youth in the area), or 41% of the total program participants. Demographic research also shows that our Y serves a representative portion of each income level in our community which lets us know that our sliding fee scale works as it should to provide access to all. Furthermore, the Y provides area kids and adults with a comprehensive menu of programs ranging from organized sports and wellness activities to nutrition programs and recreational activities that are convenient, affordable and effective in helping individuals and families develop healthy lifestyles. Through these programs and services, the Y saves local governments and taxpayers the costs to build and operate recreational facilities and outdoor water parks that are accessible to all. Healthy Living: The Greater Wichita YMCA provides leadership to Wichita and surrounding communities for the development of healthy lifestyles through the Health & Wellness Coalition and the ACHIEVE (Action Communities for Health, Innovation, and Environmental Change) initiative. The Health & Wellness Coalition was organized by the Y through a grant funded by the Kansas Health Foundation, and it consists of more than 50 area organizations that promote physical activity and healthy eating for all generations. The ACHIEVE initiative is funded by the National Association of Chronic Disease Disorders (NACDD) and is a partnership between the Sedgwick County Health Department and the Wichita YMCA for the purpose of advancing community leadership in the nation's efforts to combat obesity and prevent chronic disease and related risk factors. In addition to these community leadership efforts, the Y offers a lifelong progression of medically-based health and wellness activities, experiences, and education, including programs for children, teens, families, and seniors. The Y offers medically-based health and wellness activities for all ages and abilities, ranging from prenatal and parent/child fitness to senior wellness programs. People with disabilities, and those with chronic ailments, such as arthritis, cancer, and heart disease, find Y programs that are tailored to them. Wellness, aquatics, sports, dance, gymnastics, and other youth development programs are subsidized to keep them affordable to the community, and many participate through the Y's financial assistance program. Y programs are designed to attract people of all ages, all abilities, and all incomes and did so by serving 256,159 people in 2010. The Y's Healthy Living programs are designed to impact wellness of the community. The familiar Y triangle emphasizes the oneness of spirit, mind, and body. Y healthy lifestyle programs help achieve this unity through medically based programs that stress proper physical activity, nutrition, stress management, avoidance of drug and alcohol abuse, and health education. Within our full-service YMCA facilities, the emphasis is on family with a full complement of programs for individuals six months in age to senior citizens. Y policies, training and staff procedures are also in place to encourage the participation of youth. As stated previously, the Y also creates a safe and inclusive environment with certified staff members supervising pools, family centers and wellness centers to ensure youth and adult safety. The Y also targets staffing and training to best serve the most unfit members. Beginning members, ages 13 and older, are offered four free sessions with a certified fitness coach to help them establish positive habits to sustain healthy lifestyle behaviors. Y wellness centers are staffed with certified coaches that offer assistance to our members and program participants. Youth Fun Fit classes, teen classes and senior arthritic classes are also offered free to members. Many participants are given the opportunity to participate through the Y's financial assistance program and may receive assistance up to 80% off of the regular Y membership rate. The Y looks to other community agencies for referrals to provide much needed health and physical education programs. The Y offers a welcoming atmosphere, where those who are new to a wellness routine can feel comfortable and receive the support they need to improve their health. Seven of the eight full-service YMCA branches have a drop-in-nursery that provides healthy activities for children, ages 6 weeks through 6 years of age, while their parent or guardian participates in adult wellness activities at the Y. Children of Y members, ages 10 and older, are able to use the YMCA facilities independently as a place to go during the summer, after school, or on weekends, with dedicated space and time for programs specifically designed to get and keep them fit in spirit, mind, and body, in a safe and supervised environment. Youth ages 13 and up are also eligible to participate in all adult Y recreational and wellness activities. In addition, the Y offers day and guest fees that allow non-members to use the full-service facilities. The Y also provides financial assistance to non-member, program participants for swim lessons, dance, gymnastics, youth sports and many other programs. The Y keeps health and wellness programs affordable for most families as is demonstrated by the participation of 50,000 area households with annual incomes below $50,000. Furthermore, the Y's affordable programs and financial assistance policies help low-income families, who are less likely to be physically active or have adequate health care, gain access to wellness activities. |
| PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS | FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A CONTINUATION | Community-Based Health and Wellness Education and Promotion: As previously stated, the Greater Wichita YMCA provides leadership to the Health & Wellness Coalition and the ACHIEVE initiative as well as partnering with 59 organizations outside of these coalitions to promote better health through wellness and nutrition. The Y's community-based wellness activities are designed to impact the health of the community and include free seminars, wellness challenge events, blood pressure screenings, cholesterol tests, and wellness evaluations. In 2010, the Greater Wichita YMCA conducted 90 free health fairs that included screenings, physical fitness and nutrition activities for 7,497 people in the community at a value of over $24,275. The Y also offered community wellness days once a month and open houses for Thanksgiving, New Year's Day and on National Healthy Kids Day. These activities provided free access to a variety of services and health screenings for all community members in an effort to encourage healthy habits for kids, adults and families through the year. Other wellness challenge events including a Frosty 5K walk/run, a holiday weight management program, half-marathon training, triathlons, a racquetball tournament and 100 mile swim club to promot wellness and change the lives of thousands of area kids and adults. YMCA Aquatics: The Y's aquatics programs are part of the overall goal of building healthy spirit, mind, and body. In addition to providing specific swimming and water safety skills, they promote good health through regular physical activity. They also promote teamwork, self-confidence, and leadership. Aquatics programs are subsidized to keep them affordable to the community and many participants are given the opportunity to participate through the Y's financial assistance program. As residents of a community which offers river and lake recreational opportunities, people in this community could be subject to traumatic incidents around water. The Y's aquatics programs help prevent deaths and injuries. The Y is the largest provider of swim lessons in the Greater Wichita area and provides water education instruction for infants six months of age through senior citizens. Thousands of children and adults go through infant, progressive, and adult instructional classes. The therapeutic pool is designed to meet the needs of disabled, infants, seniors, and families, as its 90-degree water is perfect for hydrotherapeutic exercises. Additionally, the Y's aquatics programs provide opportunities to individuals who have been shut out from any wellness activities whatsoever. The Y provides countless hours of therapeutic exercise for the physically and mentally disadvantaged. Other community agencies use YMCA pools and thousands of dollars in free services are provided each year. The aquatics program includes swimming lessons, lap swim, family and recreational swim, water aerobics, pre/postnatal classes, classes for the disabled, classes for those with arthritis, and lifeguard classes. In 2010, we had 19,971 participant registrations in swim lessons in our communities, consisting of infants through adults and includes the free SPLASH learn-to-swim program. These numbers do not reflect the amount of free agency usage, lifeguard training classes, nor the more than 30,000 times that Y members attended arthritic water exercise classes, but does show that we're the largest provider of swim lessons in our community. In addition, the YMCA's four outdoor family water parks were visited 121,818 times by area kids and adults between Memorial Day and Labor Day. YMCA Sports, Recreation, and Youth Development: The Y's sports, recreation and youth programs promote an appreciation of one's own worth. Youth sports focus on progression of skill as well as participation of all: every child plays in every game. The Y's youth sports programs also help to strengthen families. Parents coach teams and turn out, often with brothers and sisters, to watch kids play. Young people participating in sports build lifelong positive attitudes, sustainable physical fitness habits and good nutrition, and learn ways to have fun as adults. The Y is the largest provider of youth sports programs in the Greater Wichita community offering basketball, baseball, soccer (indoor and outdoor), flag football, volleyball and more. Whether it is a youth or adult sport program at the Y, the same values apply - no putdowns, no name calling, no profanity, respect for others, giving everyone a chance to play. The Y's core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility are included in coaching curriculum. In addition, both adult and youth sports programs value cooperation over competition, fair play over winning at any cost, good feeling and good health over a good score, and building self esteem over beating the opponent. The Y knows that with this approach everyone wins - undefeated in spirit, mind, and body. In 2010, the Y had 47,645 participant registrations in youth sports programs in our communities, consisting of basketball, T-ball, soccer, flag football, volleyball, softball, gymnastics, cheerleading, dance, skate park, climbing wall, and martial arts. Youth sports programs are subsidized to keep them affordable to the community and many participants are given the opportunity to participate through the YMCA's financial assistance program. |
| PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS | FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A CONTINUATION | The Y's Child Care: The Greater Wichita YMCA provides working families and teen parents with affordable, accessible, quality child care for their children on a daily basis in our community. The Y provides scholarship assistance to families and children in need. Children in Y child care programs grow and develop in stimulating environments and engage in appropriate activities and interaction with trained adults over a million hours annually to achieve developmental milestones and school-readiness. In 2010, the Greater Wichita YMCA child care and camp programs, in partnership with 10 school districts, operated 56 licensed locations, including 12 accredited preschool sites, for up to eleven and a half hours daily. Services were provided to 4,094 children with 75% receiving financial assistance in preschool, 13% in summer day camp, and 13% in before and after school and school-day-out program centers. Strengthening families and meeting the needs of children have always been central to the Y mission of building healthy spirit, minds, and bodies for all. The central focus of all Y pre-school and school-aged child care programs is to foster growth and development, not only in children but also in their parents and families. Accordingly, parents play an important role in policy and program decisions. Y child care uses evidence based curriculum such as Creative Curriculum, Ounce Scales, and After School is Cool to help children develop moral and ethical behavior, self-esteem, and leadership. Y child care allows parents to remain gainfully employed, knowing that their children are thriving in a safe, supportive environment. The Y's child care programs follow the nutrition guidelines set by the Child and Adult Care Food Program for each age group. The Y's child care programs include a national physical activity curriculum to keep children active and healthy, and conduct annual parent conferences and parent events to keep families engaged in each child's progress. The Y also offers affordable child care services to teen parents through Child Development Centers operating inside area high schools. These student parents receive both financial and personal support to help care for their children, develop strong parenting skills and graduate. The Y's financial assistance policies help ensure that the Y is a place where children of all economic levels, from the affluent to the disadvantaged, receive the same quality care in the same setting. YMCA day camps develop self-confidence and self-respect when campers meet challenges and learn to cooperate. The Y's camping programs for kids who have completed kindergarten through age 15, are educational; they promote spiritual awareness, mental development, physical well being, social growth, and a respect for the environment. Through a variety of activities and the use of natural surroundings, Y camping seeks to help participants achieve their fullest potential in spirit, mind, and body. Low-cost Y camping programs offered at the YMCA's Camp Hyde and 11 additional urban locations in Sedgwick and Butler counties are also a safe, high-quality alternative for working parents. The Y owns 12 buses that transport children to our Camp Hyde location, making our programs accessible. Knowing that a child is being cared for in a Y camp program enables these parents to remain gainfully and productively employed. For the eleven weeks of summer in 2010, our YMCA had 10,531 camper participant registrations in our communities making us the largest camp provider in our region. As in the case of other Y programs, financial assistance is available for those who cannot afford the customary fee. The Y is the largest provider of Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) licensed child care and camp in the metropolitan area for children from 2 weeks through the early teen years, providing quality, affordable child care. In addition, the Y participates in the State of Kansas KQRIS Star Rating Program to ensure quality services and, as with all Y programs, no family is turned away due to an inability to pay. The Y's child care program is unique because of its multiple locations, community partnerships, sliding fee scale, comprehensive services for working families, and National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) accreditation. Partners in this program include 8 unified school districts in Wichita and neighboring communities, Child and Adult Care Food Program, Child Start, Downtown Lions Club, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Council, Head Start's 0-5 Program, Kansas Children's Cabinet, Kansas Children's Service League, Rainbows United, Smart Start, Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services, United Way of the Plains, and Wichita State University. Desired program outcomes are measured by the following: Maintenance of KDHE licensing compliance and NAEYC accreditation; Achievement of developmental milestones and school-readiness using the Ounce Scale, Dial 3 and Creative Curriculum benchmarks; Participation in supplemental programs, parent/curriculum activities, health and wellness activities, and support services; Enrollment and number of scholarship recipients The Y's Community Outreach: The Y's Community Outreach programs exist to reach out to low-income youth and adults needing a safe place to belong, grow, and excel in developing self-esteem and positive character values, including: caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. The Y's Job Prep, Splash (learn to-swim) and after school programs provided life-long skills education in a safe and structured environment under the influence of positive role models for all participants. The Y offers these programs (see details below) free of charge to participants in low-income schools. The Y's Middle School After-School Program: The Y's Middle School After School program is offered Free to all youth in 18 middle schools, grades 6th - 8th, in and around the Wichita area. Eighty percent of the 5,194 participants served in 2010, received free or reduced meals. The program operates Monday through Thursday from the time youth are released from the regular school day until 5:00 p.m. These youth were provided a safe, supervised, and structured environment, along with the opportunity to participate in a variety of classes to learn, develop and enhance life-long skills, and from the influence from positive adult role models (both volunteers and staff) outside of their family and school. Students, at no cost to them, are offered one field trip each week which includes the Y's bus transportation, visiting museums, recreational facilities or their local YMCA. This age group faces many "empty hours" after school, so they are making critical decisions that can affect the rest of their lives. These are the hours they could begin habits that are unhealthy. There is a lack of physical activity (sitting in front of a television or video games), experimenting with drugs, alcohol and sex, and choosing to possibly get involved in crime. This is also the time when crimes are committed against this age group because they are out on their own and unprotected. In a study conducted by the After School Alliance it states, "After school programs keep kids safe, help steer youth away from negative and unsafe behavior." The Y is the only provider of this type of program for this population in our community. Partners in this program include the United Way of the Plains, two Unified School Districts, and a few other youth serving organizations. The Y's S.T.A.R.S. (Elementary After School Program): The Y's STARS program (Students Together Afterschool for Recreation and Sports ) is offered Free once a week to eligible youth in grades one through five in 12 low-income elementary schools (60% or higher free/reduced lunch percentage). Youth are required to keep their grades up and display positive behavior at school before being able to attend the STARS program. As soon as the regular school day is over, approximately 60 youth from each school, on assigned days, board a Y bus with Y staff to be transported to the Central Branch YMCA facility, where they may participate in organized gym activities, board games, crafts, Boy/Girl Scouts, and recreational swimming. At 5:30 p.m., students are transported back to their school for parents to pick them up. |
| PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS | FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A CONTINUATION | In 2010, 1,800 youth were provided a safe, structured and supervised environment for physical activity and socializing. Youth also developed a positive relationship with trained adults (both volunteers and staff) outside of their family and school. There are many students that go to an empty home after school. Youth are then faced with finding something to do while they wait for their parents to come home. This "empty time" leads to unhealthy choices such as inactivity, over-eating and other unsafe activities. This Y program provides students with healthy activities, positive role models, and the opportunity to learn to make good decisions. The Y is the only provider of this type of program for this population in our community. Partners in this program include the United Way of the Plains and Wichita Public Elementary Schools. The Y's SPLASH (Learn to Swim) Program: The Y's SPLASH program is offered Free to second grade students from more than 30 low-income elementary schools (60% or higher free/reduced lunch percentage). In 2010, this program taught 1,865 students basic life-saving swimming techniques as well as water and pool safety. For 6 weeks, the second grade class is picked up once a week from their school by one of twelve Y busses and brought to their local YMCA Branch for the program. All students are given a pre-test and post-test to show their improvements in swimming skills and safety knowledge. Each child completing the program receives a certification of completion. The Y is the only provider of this type of program for this population in our community. Partners in this program include the United Way of the Plains and three school districts. The Y's Community Agency Services: The Y provided Free interactive and/or therapeutic wellness, social and recreational programs, facilities and staff on a year-round schedule to community agencies in the Greater Wichita community. The majority of these agencies serve the mentally and physically challenged or at-risk youth. Through the Y's support for the goals of other community organizations, the community benefits by not only preventing duplication of facilities which saves financial resources, but also by improving the quality of life for the participants in these agencies' programs through access to Y resources they do not have or could not afford. In 2010, YMCA facilities and services were used, free of charge, 33,513 times by participants from 59 different agencies including; the Association of Retarded Citizens, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Boy Scouts, Heartspring, the Veteran's Administration, and the Wichita Children's Home. The Y's Job Prep program: The Y developed the Job Prep program to help area teens prepare to enter the workforce and to obtain a job. The Y's Job Prep is a 12-week training program that helps teens, ages 15 to 17, develop communication skills, fill out an application, learn how to dress and prepare for an interview, and develop skills such as professionalism, financial responsibility and quality customer service. The Y's Job Prep participants learn from a variety of sources including guest speakers from local businesses and agencies including Intrust Bank, Dillard's and the Internal Revenue Service during their weekly meetings. Youth also become certified in CPR and First Aid. Upon completion, participants may be eligible for a summer job with the Greater Wichita YMCA or other local businesses. Seventy-five teens from diverse backgrounds participated in the Job Prep program and 62 were eligible and worked in a Job Prep job during the summer of 2010. The Y's Annual "We Care" (Thanksgiving) Dinner & Coat drive: In 2010, the Y provided the space and a free annual thanksgiving dinner, coats, hats, gloves and toiletries to more than 1,000 needy and homeless members of our community. Free bus passes are also provided through the local public transportation department to ensure the event is accessible to needy families from throughout the community. During the Y's 33rd We Care Dinner, community volunteers shared their time and resources with others less fortunate in the spirit of the Thanksgiving holiday. The Y's Volunteerism: The Greater Wichita YMCA was founded by volunteers in 1885, and volunteers continue to be the bedrock of the organization. From making policy decisions and fundraising to providing grounds maintenance and mentoring youth, volunteers continue to be an important part of the Y's daily activities. Volunteer leadership skills are utilized for coaches, tutors, mentors, and youth activity leaders. Opportunities are available for policy makers, in special events, work days, and more. In 2010, the Y received donated services valued at $1,588,983 consisting of 5,007 program, fundraising and policymaking volunteers who donated 84,656 hours collectively. The Greater Wichita YMCA belongs to the community: The Y meets many important community needs, but is more than just a collection of programs and activities. The Y is an association of members, volunteers, contributors and staff who come together for the good of all. In addition, the YMCA is a community gathering place that is convenient, inclusive, affordable and accessible to all. These gathering places feature 28 gymnasiums, 19 swimming pools (including 4 outdoor water parks), 56 child care centers, 80 acres of outdoor sport fields and 124 acres of camp grounds. Through these community gathering places, the Y provides a framework within which people from all walks of life can come together for the common good. As a charitable organization, the Y reinvests all excess funds into serving the Greater Wichita community through expanded programs, services, and facilities. The Y is proud to be an organization that supports families through life changing programs like child care, camping, swimming, sports, wellness, nutrition, character development and more. We give families a safe, reliable, and affordable place to spend time together. Recreational opportunities such as family swim and gym time, outdoor water parks, family wellness centers and youth sports let families relax and enjoy each other. The Y can be summed in just nine words: We build strong kids, strong families, and strong communities. All Greater Wichita YMCA programs and activities are dedicated to this purpose. |
| MEMBERS | FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 | ANY PERSON WHO SUPPORTS THE PURPOSE OF THE ASSOCIATION MAY BECOME A MEMBER AND SHALL BE ENTITLED TO ALL BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP AS ESTABLISHED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. ANY PERSON WITHIN ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING DEFINITIONS WHO PAYS PARTICIPATING MEMBERSHIP FEES AS ESTABLISHED UNDER SECTION 3 OF THIS ARTICLE SHALL BE A PARTICIPATING MEMBER ENTITLED TO USE THE ASSOCIATION'S FACILITIES. FAMILY MEMBER: ANY PERSON WITHIN ONE OR BOTH OF THE FOLLOWING DEFINITIONS SHALL BE A FAMILY MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATION: A) MAN OR WOMAN THAT ARE LEGALLY MARRIED AND LIVING TOGETHER AND INCLUDE CHILDREN OR A SINGLE ADULT WITH A CHILD BELOW THE AGE OF 18 OR (21 OR LESS IF FULL TIME COLLEGE STUDENT). THE BOARD BY RESOLUTION MAY INTERPRET THE FAMILY DEFINITION IF NEEDED. B) TWO PERSONS LIVING WITHIN THE SAME HOUSEHOLD IN A MARITAL RELATIONSHIP. ADULT MEMBER: ANY PERSON 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OVER OTHER THAN A FAMILY MEMBER. YOUTH MEMBER: ANY PERSON UNDER THE AGE OF 18 OTHER THAN A FAMILY MEMBER. SUSTAINING MEMBER: ANY OTHER PERSON MAKING A FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTION TO THE ASSOCIATION SHALL BE A SUSTAINING MEMBER. |
| MEMBERS MAY ELECT GOVERNING BODY | FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A | ANY PARTICIPATING MEMBER OR SUSTAINING MEMBER 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER SHALL BE A VOTING MEMBER OF THIS ASSOCIATION AND SHALL BE ENTITLED TO CAST ONE VOTE ON ANY ITEM OF BUSINESS PROPERLY BEFORE THE MEMBERS FOR CONSIDERATION. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE ELECTED BY THE VOTING MEMBERS AT THE ANNUAL MEETING. |
| FORM 990 REVIEW PROCESS | FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B | The Audit Committee reviews a draft of the form 990 for recommendation to the Association's Board of Directors. The form 990 is then distributed to all members of the Board of Directors for review, comments and approval. After the form 990 is approved, it is signed and filed with the IRS. |
| CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY | FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C | The conflict of interest policy covers key staff and decision-making policy volunteers. Upon hire, all key staff members are asked to sign the conflict of interest policy. All policy volunteers are asked to sign the statement upon initiation of their volunteer assignment. All key staff members and policy volunteers are required to update and sign the conflict of interest policy annually. Under the direction of the volunteer Audit Committee chairperson, the Business Manager reviews the staff conflict of interest disclosures. The Business Manager and the Audit Committee chair, determine whether a potential conflict exists. Annually, the Board of Directors reviews all potential conflicts of interest. The Board asks the interested persons to step out of the meeting for deliberation and vote. Persons with a conflict are prohibited from participating in all deliberations and decisions surrounding the identified potential conflict of interest transaction. Policy volunteers with conflicts of interest are excused from meetings and cannot weigh in or vote on transactions surrounding the identified area of conflict. Staff members with conflicts of interest do not participate in any decisions surrounding the identified area of conflict. |
| COMPENSATION REVIEW | FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINES 15A & B | The Y uses the Hay System in "Pointing" all of its positions, including the CEO. Compensation of the Y's CEO is determined each year by the Executive Committee, consisting of 8 Board Members. The Committee establishes annual goals for the CEO, evaluates the CEO's performance, and uses comparability data in setting the CEO's compensation. The Committee maintains written records of its deliberations and discussions. Compensation of other Officers and key employees is determined by their supervisors, utilizing the Hay System and the expertise of the Y's People's Services Department. |
| AVAILABILITY OF DOCUMENTS | FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 | THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANICAL STATEMENTS MAY BE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. REQUESTS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO BILL SCHMITZ, OFFICE MANAGER. |
| OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS | FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5 | NET UNREALIZED GAINS ON INVESTMENTS $383,143 |
| HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION | FORM 990 PART VII | NAME:GARY POORE TITLE:DIRECTOR HOURS:1 |
| HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION | FORM 990 PART VII | NAME:HOMER MOORE TITLE:DIRECTOR HOURS:1 |
| HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION | FORM 990 PART VII | NAME:MIKE BUKATY TITLE:DIRECTOR HOURS:1 |
| HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION | FORM 990 PART VII | NAME:MIKE RELIHAN TITLE:DIRECTOR HOURS:1 |
| HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION | FORM 990 PART VII | NAME:RICHARD A. DEVORE TITLE:DIRECTOR HOURS:1 |
| HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION | FORM 990 PART VII | NAME:NANCY MARTIN TITLE:DIRECTOR HOURS:1 |
| HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION | FORM 990 PART VII | NAME:WILLIAM SCHMITZ TITLE:BUSINESS MANAGER HOURS:1 |
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