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
THE YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOC OF COLUMBIA SC
Employer identification number
57-0314423
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?
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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
..............................................
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Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
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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.") .
386,219
344,372
549,139
470,093
788,614
2,538,437
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......
4,330,854
5,193,433
7,147,168
7,534,282
9,208,406
33,414,143
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.
4,717,073
5,537,805
7,696,307
8,004,375
9,997,020
35,952,580
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
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.
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
8
Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
35,952,580
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...
4,717,073
5,537,805
7,696,307
8,004,375
9,997,020
35,952,580
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
426,984
405,135
-116,222
55,013
-6,328
764,582
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
426,984
405,135
-116,222
55,013
-6,328
764,582
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.)
13
Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.).
5,144,057
5,942,940
7,580,085
8,059,388
9,990,692
36,717,162
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
97.920 %
16
Public support percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
96.700 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2010 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
2.000 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
3.000 %
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
....
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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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Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
THE YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOC OF COLUMBIA SC
Employer identification number
57-0314423
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
THE YMCA OF COLUMBIA'S MISSION IS TO PUT CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY FOR ALL. STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS INCLUDE THE PROMOTION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S FIVE CORE VALUES OF CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY, AND FAITH AS AN INTEGRAL PART OF ALL PROGRAMMING. THE YMCA OF COLUMBIA IS A FELLOWSHIP OF PEOPLE, BOTH MEMBERS AND PARTICIPANTS, WHOSE PURPOSE IS TO ENHANCE THE LIVES OF INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITY GROUPS THROUGH PROGRAMS. WE OFFER EQUITABLE ACCESS TO ALL WHO DESIRE TO JOIN US IN ACHIEVEMENT OF THIS PURPOSE WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE, GENDER, INCOME, NATIONAL ORIGIN, DISABILITY, RACE, CREED, OR RELIGION. THE METROPOLITAN BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE YMCA OF COLUMBIA CONSISTS OF 22 INDIVIDUALS REPRESENTING LOCAL BUSINESS, GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES, AND A VARIETY OF PROFESSIONS. COLLECTIVELY, THEY SUPPORT THE YMCA'S GOALS TO ENHANCE THE LIVES OF INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITY GROUPS THROUGH PROGRAMS, AND THEY PLACE SERVICE TO CHILDREN AS THE HIGHEST PRIORITY. THEY HAVE FORMALLY DECLARED THAT ALL CHILDREN WILL BE INCLUDED IN YMCA PROGRAMS, REGARDLESS OF ABILITY TO PAY. THE YMCA OF COLUMBIA BELIEVES STRONG FAMILIES ARE THE FOUNDATION OF STRONG COMMUNITIES. THE Y'S COMMITMENT TO FAMILIES GROWS FROM ITS COMMITMENT TO CHILDREN AND YOUTH. IT SEEKS TO HELP FAMILIES WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO BE ACTIVE AND PLAY TOGETHER, WITH CHILDREN'S ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS THAT ENCOURAGE GROWTH IN SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY WHILE CONNECTING PARENTS TO OTHER FAMILIES AND TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES. THE YMCA EMBRACES THE PREMISE THAT CHILDREN LIVE BETTER LIVES WHEN THEIR FAMILIES ARE STRONG, AND FAMILIES ARE STRONG WHEN THEY LIVE IN COMMUNITIES THAT OFFER SOCIAL NETWORKS AND SERVICES. THE YMCA OF COLUMBIA VIEWS HEALTH HOLISTICALLY: A HEALTHY PERSON HAS A UNITY OF BODY, MIND AND SPIRIT. THE YMCA HAS IDENTIFIED THE GROWING NATIONAL OBESITY RATES IN THIS COUNTRY AS A CRITICAL SOCIAL ISSUE THAT MUST BE ADDRESSED AND OUR HEALTH AND WELL BEING PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO HELP PEOPLE DEVELOP NEW SKILLS AND GROW IN SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY BY SETTING REALISTIC GOALS FOR SELF IMPROVEMENT AND DISEASE PREVENTION THROUGH AN ACTIVE LIFESTYLE, PROPER NUTRITION, STRESS MANAGEMENT AND HEALTH EDUCATION. YMCA PROGRAMS PROMOTE INTERACTION, TEAMWORK, AND DEVELOPMENT OF MORAL AND ETHICAL BEHAVIOR, SOCIAL SKILLS AND SELF-ESTEEM. FOR MORE THAT 150 YEARS, THE YMCA OF COLUMBIA HAS PROVIDE SAFE AND CARING ENVIRONMENTS, POSITIVE ROLE MODELS, CREATIVE ACTIVITIES AND OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE THE NEEDS OF OTHERS. THE FOUR BRANCH FACILITIES OF THE YMCA OF COLUMBIA ARE LOCATED IN LEXINGTON, NORTHWEST COLUMBIA, NORTHEAST COLUMBIA, AND DOWNTOWN. THE YMCA BRANCHES OFFER ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY, INCLUDING SPORTS, STRENGTH AND WELLNESS, HEALTH SCREENINGS, AND CHILDCARE. THE LEXINGTON BRANCH ALSO SERVES AS A RESIDENT CAMP DURING THE SUMMER.
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES GOVERNING CHAPTERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 10B
THE ORGANIZATION HAS WRITTEN POLICIES GOVERNING ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND RECEIVABLE PROCESSES, MEMBERSHIP AND COLLECTION PROCESSES AS WELL AS PAYROLL AND HUMAN RESOURCES. ALL BRANCHES FOLLOW THE SAME PROCEDURES.
ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
PRESENTED TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE PRIOR TO FILING THE 990 TAX RETURN.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A
SALARY REVIEWS AND INCREASES ARE DETERMINED BY THE POSITION IN THE SALARY RANGE, PERFORMANCE, PROMOTION, AND BUDGET GUIDELINES. SALARY REVIEWS OCCUR ANNUALLY. IF THE REVIEW INDICATES MARKET OR INTERNAL EQUITY ISSUES, AN ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUSTMENT MAY BE REQUIRED. SUCH ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUSTMENTS MUST BE APPROVED BY THE BRANCH EXECUTIVE/DEPARTMENT HEAD, CEO AND HR DEPARTMENT. TYPES OF SALARY INCREASES INCLUDE: MERIT, PROMOTION,AND ADMINISTRATIVE.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR OFFICERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B
SALARY REVIEWS AND INCREASES ARE DETERMINED BY THE POSITION IN THE SALARY RANGE, PERFORMANCE, PROMOTION, AND BUDGET GUIDELINES. SALARY REVIEWS OCCUR ANNUALLY. IF THE REVIEW INDICATES MARKET OR INTERNAL EQUITY ISSUES, AN ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUSTMENT MAY BE REQUIRED. SUCH ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUSTMENTS MUST BE APPROVED BY THE BRANCH EXECUTIVE/DEPARTMENT HEAD, CEO AND HR DEPARTMENT. TYPES OF SALARY INCREASES INCLUDE: MERIT, PROMOTION,AND ADMINISTRATIVE.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND MONTHLY STATEMENTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC, HOWEVER FORM 990 IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5
UNREALIZED GAINS IN INVESTMENTS.
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