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
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF METROPOLITAN HUNTSVILLE ALABAMA
Employer identification number
58-2058795
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
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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) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(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) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(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—2011.
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—2010.
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—2011.
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—2010.
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
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
989,306
1,434,421
568,144
787,487
444,355
4,223,713
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......
3,369,449
3,664,364
4,190,921
4,543,775
7,163,351
22,931,860
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
50,492
83,700
134,192
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..
111,148
111,148
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
4,409,247
5,293,633
4,759,065
5,331,262
7,607,706
27,400,913
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
233,353
25,000
10,000
16,000
284,353
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.
137,259
144,009
455,286
496,123
1,232,677
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
137,259
377,362
25,000
465,286
512,123
1,517,030
8
Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
25,883,883
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
4,409,247
5,293,633
4,759,065
5,331,262
7,607,706
27,400,913
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
155,752
110,471
116,110
21,397
18,648
422,378
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
155,752
110,471
116,110
21,397
18,648
422,378
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.)
39,218
37,506
76,724
13
Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.).
4,564,999
5,404,104
4,875,175
5,391,877
7,663,860
27,900,015
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 2011 (line 8 column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
.........
15
92.770 %
16
Public support percentage from 2010 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
85.170 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2011 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
2.000 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2010 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
2.000 %
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2011.
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—2010.
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) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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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
OTHER INCOME IS THE RECEIPT OF A REFUND OF CITY AND STATE RENTAL TAXES PAID.
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF METROPOLITAN HUNTSVILLE ALABAMA
Employer identification number
58-2058795
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
THE MISSION OF THE YMCA OF METROPOLITAN HUNTSVILLE IS TO PUT CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND, AND BODY FOR ALL. THE PURPOSE OF THE CORPORATION IS, AS A NON-PROFIT CHARITY, TO SERVE THE HUNTSVILLE AND MADISON AREA, AND AREAS INCLUDING MADISON, MARSHALL, MORGAN, LIMESTONE AND JACKSON COUNTIES BY PROMOTING AND CARRYING OUT THE MISSION OF THE YMCA, SUPPORTING THE CAUSE OF STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY WITH FOCUS ON YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, HEALTHY LIVING AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY. THE Y IS A DIVERSE ORGANIZATION OF MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN JOINED TOGETHER BY A SHARED COMMITMENT TO NURTURING THE POTENTIAL OF KIDS, PROMOTING HEALTHY LIVING AND FOSTERING A SENSE OF SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY. THE YMCA OF METROPOLITAN HUNTSVILLE D/B/A HEART OF THE VALLEY YMCA HAS BEEN SERVING OUR COMMUNITY SINCE 1910, AS A LEADER IN YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, HEALTHY LIVING AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY WITHIN MADISON, MORGAN, MARSHALL, LIMESTONE AND JACKSON COUNTIES. THE MISSION OF THE YMCA OF METROPOLITAN HUNTSVILLE IS TO PUT CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY FOR ALL. THE YMCA CONTINUES TO DEVELOP AND TAILOR PROGRAMS SPECIFICALLY FOR THE YOUTH AND ADULTS WE SERVE. THE YMCA EMBRACES THE CHARITABLE MISSION, 'NO ONE IS TURNED AWAY DUE TO THE INABILITY TO PAY'. OUR THREE FOCUS AREAS COUPLED WITH OUR CHARITABLE MISSION ENSURES ALL MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY CAN BENEFIT FROM THE YMCA'S MANY AND VARIED PROGRAMS. AT THE YMCA, OUR CAUSE IS STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES AND WE STRIVE TO MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT BY OFFERING PROGRAMS THAT FOCUS ON YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, HEALTHY LIVING, AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY. THROUGH ALL OF OUR PROGRAMMING WE PROMOTE OUR FOUR CHARACTER VALUES OF CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT AND RESPONSIBILITY. A HEALTHY YMCA CAPABLE OF MAKING A SIGNIFICANT IMPACT IN THE COMMUNITY IS A GIFT WE HAVE RECEIVED FROM PRIOR GENERATIONS. IT IS A GIFT WE SHOULD PASS ALONG TO FUTURE GENERATIONS. IN A WORLD IN WHICH SO MUCH COMES AND GOES SO QUICKLY, THE YMCA MOVEMENT LASTS. IT IS STABLE, VALUES-BASED, PROFESSIONALLY MANAGED, IN TOUCH WITH PUBLIC ISSUES, AND CAPABLE OF MEETING THE CHANGING CONDITIONS AND NEEDS OF THE FUTURE. WE ADVANCE OUR MISSION OF PUTTING CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY FOR ALL. WE SEEK TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE, BE A RESOURCE FOR CONTINUED COMMUNITY GROWTH, HELP RAISE FUTURE COMMUNITY LEADERS AND BUILD MEMORIES BY SERVING PEOPLE OF ALL AGES IN THE HUNTSVILLE AND MADISON AREA AND THE SURROUNDING FIVE COUNTIES. WE WILL ACCOMPLISH THIS THROUGH EVER EVOLVING PROGRAMS AND SERVICES SUCH AS CHILD CARE, PERSONALIZED WELLNESS, AQUATICS, CAMPS, ETC. AND BY EMPHASIZING OUR CURRENT COMPETITIVE MISSION ADVANTAGE OF OFFERING NEW AND DISTINCTIVELY HIGH QUALITY FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS. WE SUSTAIN OUR MISSION FOCUS THROUGH MEMBERSHIP AND PROGRAM REVENUE AND THROUGH CONTRIBUTIONS OF DONORS TO OUR ANNUAL AND CAPITAL CAMPAIGNS. LOCALLY WE SERVE OVER 23,250 MEMBERS AND 2,110 PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS. IN 2011 WE PROVIDED OVER 850,000 IN SCHOLARSHIPS TOUCHING THE LIVES OF OVER 5,226 PEOPLE INCLUDING 605 MILITARY FAMILY MEMBERS, 127 LAID OFF WORKERS AND 315 LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE PERSONNEL. SINCE NO TWO COMMUNITIES ARE EXACTLY ALIKE, NO TWO YS ARE EXACTLY ALIKE. WE BRING MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN AND OUR SHARED COMMITMENT TO OUR COMMUNITIES ENSURES THE OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN, GROW AND THRIVE THAT WE CREATE FOR ALL ARE ONES THAT ENDURE. WHILE OUR PROGRAMS AND FACILITIES ARE ALWAYS BASED ON THE UNIQUE NEEDS AND INTERESTS OF OUR COMMUNITIES, EVERY Y HAS ONE THING IN COMMON: OUR PEOPLE. THE VOLUNTEERS, STAFF, MEMBERS AND DONORS OF THE Y ARE ALL UNITED BY A DEEP COMMITMENT TO STRENGTHENING OUR COMMUNITIES. EVERY Y IS CREATED BY THE COMMUNITY AND IS CONTROLLED BY A BOARD OF DIRECTORS, MADE UP OF COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS RESPONSIBLE FOR OUR Y'S PLANNING AND POLICY DECISIONS, FINANCIAL DEVELOPMENT, AND THE MONITORING AND SANCTION OF ITS OPERATIONS AND PROGRAMS. THESE INDIVIDUALS RALLY BEHIND THE MISSION OF THE YMCA TO ENSURE THE Y REMAINS DEDICATED TO BUILDING HEALTHY, CONFIDENT, CONNECTED AND SECURE CHILDREN, ADULTS, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES. THEY DO THIS BY ATTENDING BOARD MEETINGS, SERVING ON/CHAIRING COMMITTEES, BEING WELL INFORMED OF POLICY MATTERS, ADVOCATING FOR THE YMCA IN THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE, AND ASSURING THAT THE Y IS SOUND IN OPERATION. THE BOARD IS THE Y'S ULTIMATE GOVERNING BODY AND LEGAL ENTITY AND THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE STAFF AND COMMUNITY. THE YMCA IS A UNIQUE CHARITY, UNIQUE IN SERVICE AND MISSION WITH A COMMITMENT TO NURTURING THE POTENTIAL OF KIDS, PROMOTING HEALTHY LIVING, AND FOSTERING A SENSE OF SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY, THE Y ENSURES THAT EVERY INDIVIDUAL HAS ACCESS TO THE ESSENTIALS NEEDED TO LEARN, GROW AND THRIVE. THE YMCA OF METROPOLITAN HUNTSVILLE PROVIDES OVER 850,000 IN SCHOLARSHIPS TOUCHING THE LIVES OF OVER 5,200 PEOPLE, OF WHICH ABOUT ONE-HALF WENT TO PROVIDING AFFORDABLE CHILD CARE TO FINANCIALLY STRUGGLING SINGLE PARENT FAMILIES TO KEEP THE FAMILY WELL CARED FOR, PROVIDED OVER 31,000 IN SCHOLARSHIPS TOUCHING THE LIVES OF 605 MILITARY FAMILY MEMBERS, 12,000 IN SCHOLARSHIPS TO 127 LAID OFF WORKERS AND 12,000 IN ASSISTANCE TO OVER 315 LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE PERSONNEL. STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS SPEND COUNTLESS HOURS VOLUNTEERING IN THE COMMUNITY TO HELP STRENGTHEN AND MEET NEEDS. THIS YEAR, OUR Y HAS MOBILIZED OVER 400 VOLUNTEERS TO SERVE THE COMMUNITY. OUR VOLUNTEERS ARE EXTRAORDINARY AND GO BEYOND COMMONALITY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE WITH A RECENT EXAMPLE BEING THEIR WORKING FOR TORNADO CLEAN UP, RAISING FUNDS FOR TORNADO RELIEF AND HEADING DONATION DRIVES OF GOODS AND NECESSITIES FOR FAMILIES DIRECTLY AFFECTED BY THE TORNADOS OF 2011. IN 2010 OUR Y RECEIVED 13% OF ITS TOTAL SUPPORT FROM CONTRIBUTIONS. FOR YEARS THE YMCA HAS BEEN A RECOGNIZED LEADER IN PROVIDING PROGRAMS SUCH AS SWIMMING, FITNESS, SPORTS AND CHILD CARE ACTIVITIES WHICH ARE OUR GATEWAY TO SERVING OVER 26,000 PEOPLE A YEAR. IN 2011 OUR Y HAS A SUBSIDY FUND OF 800,000 OR 11% OF TOTAL REVENUE AND USED THIS AS WELL AS OPERATING SURPLUSES TO PROVIDED 854,000 OR 107% OF OUR SUBSIDY FUND TOWARD FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR THOSE WHO CANNOT AFFORD TO PAY FULL FEE AND TO SUPPORT OTHER COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAMS. IN 2010 OUR Y SERVED 18,880 CHILDREN AND ADULTS THROUGH THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS: -MEMBERSHIP -HEALTH AND WELL-BEING -PRESCHOOL CHILD CARE -RESIDENT CAMP -YOUTH SPORTS -AQUATICS -DAY CAMP -AFTER SCHOOL CARE KEY WAYS IN WHICH THE HEART OF THE VALLEY YMCA MAKES A DIFFERENCE IN OUR COMMUNITY IS BY AFFECTING THE FOLLOWING ASPECTS OF COMMUNITY LIFE: -WATER SAFETY - WE TEACH EVERY THIRD GRADER IN MADISON CITY AND THREE SCHOOLS IN HUNTSVILLE CITY SCHOOLS INTRODUCTORY WATER SAFETY AND SWIMMING AS A PART OF THEIR CURRICULUM. -EDUCATION - THE PRESCHOOL PROGRAM IS A CURRICULUM BASED PROGRAM. ALL THREE SITES ARE ALSO ALABAMA FIRST CLASS PRE-K PROGRAMS DESIGNATED BY THE ALABAMA OFFICE OF SCHOOL READINESS. -ECONOMIC WELL-BEING - THE Y HAS PROVIDED OVER 45,000 FOR EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE BEEN LAID OFF SINCE 2009 AND FOR ACTIVE DUTY DEPLOYED MILITARY FAMILIES FOR PARTICIPATION IN PROGRAMS AND MEMBERSHIPS. THE YMCA EMPLOYS OVER 350 FULL AND PART TIME STAFF AIDING IN THE REDUCTION OF THE UNEMPLOYMENT RATE. -FAMILY SUPPORT - WE HAVE PROVIDED OVER 605 FAMILY MEMBERS OF DEPLOYED SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN A PLACE TO GO AND RECREATE, RESPITE CHILD CARE AND A SOCIAL ATMOSPHERE TO LIVE, GROW AND PLAY AND REDUCE THE STRESS OF DOING THE JOB OF TWO IN RAISING THE FAMILY. WE ALSO PROVIDED MANY OTHER FAMILIES WITH MEMBERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES TO MEET VARIOUS NEEDS SUCH AS THE PEREZ FAMILY - WHOSE YOUNGEST SON, JACOB, WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A BRAIN TUMOR ON SEPTEMBER 23 OF LAST YEAR. I LOST MY JOB DUE TO THIS TRAGEDY, AND OUR FINANCES ARE VERY STRICT DEALING WITH MEDICAL BILLS AND THE LOSS OF A SALARY. WE WERE RECENTLY GRANTED A Y SCHOLARSHIP. IT TRULY FILLS MY HEART WITH JOY TO KNOW THAT THERE ARE STILL PLACES THAT CARE ABOUT PEOPLE LIKE US. IT IS SUCH A SMALL THING TO ALLOW A CHILD TO HAVE A PLACE TO SWIM THAT HE ENJOYS. I AM DIABETIC, AND MY SUGARS HAVE BEEN OUT OF CONTROL SINCE JACOB'S DIAGNOSIS. WITH THE ABILITY TO EXERCISE NOW, I HAVE MANAGED TO BRING THEM BACK DOWN. I COULD GO ON AND ON ABOUT HOW THANKFUL WE ARE FOR PEOPLE THAT CARE LIKE YOU ALL DO." -HEALTH - THREE OF THE BEST FITNESS CENTERS IN THE AREA AVAILABLE TO MEMBERS, AN ON SITE ATHLETIC TRAINER, PERSONAL TRAINERS, AND 75 OF THE BEST TRAINED AND EDUCATED FITNESS PROFESSIONALS AROUND. WE ALSO MANAGE THE TELEDYNE BROWN COMPANY FITNESS CENTER AND PROGRAM AS WELL AS THE ADTRAN COMPANY FITNESS CENTER AND PROGRAMS. PROVIDE CORPORATE DISCOUNTS TO COMPANIES WILLING TO INVEST IN THEIR EMPLOYEES' HEALTH. -SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY - WE WERE A CENTRAL DROP OFF POINT FOR DONATIONS AFTER THE APRIL 27 TORNADOS, PROVIDED VOLUNTEERS TO WORK IN THE DEVASTATED AREAS, AND RAISED MONEY AND PROVIDED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THE COMMUNITY, PROVIDED OUR FACILITIES FOR RESPITE FO
SECOND ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B
EXPENSES INCLUDE SUBSIDIES AND DIRECT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE THAT MAKE PARTICIPATION POSSIBLE FOR 81 PERCENT OF THE YOUNG PEOPLE WE ENGAGE.
THIRD ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4C
STROKES, AND TRAIN THEM IN THE USE OF BASIC RESCUE EQUIPMENT AND TECHNIQUES DURING THE SCHOOL DAY AS A PART OF THE THIRD GRADE CURRICULUM. THE PROGRAM'S MISSION IS TO DECREASE THE NUMBER OF WATER ACCIDENTS, PROVIDE ACCESS TO MINORITY STUDENTS, AND SUPPORT A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE THROUGH PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES LIKE SWIMMING. THE VISION IS THAT ALL 3RD GRADE STUDENTS WILL LEARN HOW TO SWIM, IDENTIFY AND SAFELY RESPOND TO A DROWNING INCIDENT. WE INTEGRATE LITERACY COMPONENTS INTO THE SWIMMING LESSONS, TO REDUCE OUT-OF-CLASS TIME AND TO MAXIMIZE LEARNING DURING TRAVEL TIME. CLASSES MEET THE STATE REQUIREMENTS FOR PHYSICAL EDUCATION STANDARDS. (K-6 STUDENTS RECEIVE 30 MINUTES A DAY.) YOUTH PROGRAMS WHICH INCLUDES YOUTH SPORTS, OUT OF SCHOOL ACTIVITIES AND HOME SCHOOL PROGRAMS AS WELL IS A MAINSTAY AT THE YMCA. WE HAVE OVER 4000 KIDS A YEAR THAT PARTICIPATE IN SPORTS, SWIMMING, CHILD WATCH, HEALTH AND FITNESS, YOUTH OBESITY PREVENTION AND MANY OTHER PROGRAMS FOR KIDS. TEEN SCENE IS A PROGRAM DESIGNED TO PROVIDE A SAFE PLACE FOR TEENS TO RECREATE AND SOCIALIZE ON SATURDAY NIGHTS. THIS DRUG, ALCOHOL AND TOBACCO FREE EVENT OPENS THE YMCA UP TO ALL MIDDLE SCHOOLERS IN A SAFE SUPERVISED AND SECURE ATMOSPHERE WITH DANCING, SWIMMING, HOOPS, CONTESTS, TEEN CENTER ACTIVITIES AS BILLIARDS, PING PONG, AIR HOCKEY, A DJ, LIVE BANDS, AND PIZZA AND PEPSI FOR REFRESHMENTS. WE AVERAGE 200 KIDS A NIGHT FROM 8PM TO MIDNIGHT. THE CATCH KIDS PROGRAM IS A TARGETED PROGRAM TO REDUCE AND ULTIMATELY ELIMINATE YOUTH OBESITY IN ALABAMA. WORKING WITH OTHER YMCAS IN THE ALABAMA ALLIANCE OF YMCA FOCUS ON EXERCISE, PROPER DIET AND EDUCATION IN THE AREA OF GENERAL HEALTH IS PROVIDED THROUGH THE SCHOOLS, ON SITE AT THE YMCA AND IN CHURCHES. ALL PROGRAM CONTENT STRIVES TO BETTER DEVELOP THE WHOLE CHILD AND INCLUDES ACTIVITIES THAT INSTILL THE VALUES OF CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT AND RESPONSIBILITY IN CHILDREN.
ALL OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D
CAMP CHALAKEE IS A RESIDENTIAL DESIGNED CAMP FOR WEEKLONG SUMMER PROGRAMS AS WELL AS OFF SEASON RETREATS AND ACTIVITIES BY CHURCH GROUPS, OTHER COMMUNITY SERVICE AGENCIES, AND THE NATIVE SONS AND DAUGHTERS PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN AND THEIR DADS TO BUILD A CLOSER RELATIONSHIP. THE GOAL OF EVERY PERSON WHO PARTICIPATESIN ANY WAY AT CAMP CHALAKEE IS TO GAIN A SPIRITUAL AWARENESS OF THEMSELVES,OTHER PARTICIPANTS AND NATURE, DEVELOP A STRONG SENSE OF CHARACTER ESPECIALLY IN THE AREAS OF HONEST, RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY AND CARING,AND LEAVE CAMP A LITTLE BETTER PERSON THAN WHEN THEY FIRST ARRIVED.
ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
THE YMCA FINANCE COMMITTEE MET ON JUNE 14, 2012 AND THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTE MET ON JUNE 14, 2012 TO REVIEW AND APPROVE THE FORM 990 TAX RETURN FOR THE 2011 FILING YEAR AND THE FINAL APPROVAL FOR THE FORM 990 BY BOARD MEETING ON JUNE 25, 2012 USING GUIDELINES ESTABLISHED BY PRACTITIONERS PUBLISHING COMPANY.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL
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THE YMCA OF THE USA HUMAN RESOURCES AND TALENT MANAGEMENT TASK FORCE, A SUBCOMMITTEE OF THE YMCA OF THE USA BOARD OF DIRECTORS, ANNUALLY ESTABLISHES RECOMMENDED SALARY ADMINISTRATION GUIDELINES FOR YMCAS TO USE IN BUDGET PLANNING. THE TASK FORCE BASES ITS GUIDELINES ON A REVIEW OF CURRENT SALARY TRENDS IN YMCAS AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS. ONE KEY RESPONSIBILITY OF THE TASK FORCE IS TO IDENTIFY METHODS FOR VOLUNTEERS AND STAFF TO CONSIDER IN THE DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF EFFECTIVE SALARY ADMINISTRATION PROGRAMS IN THEIR RESPECTIVE ASSOCIATIONS. THE TASK FORCE REVIEWS CURRENT SALARY ADMINISTRATION TRENDS IN YMCAS AND IN OTHER ORGANIZATIONS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY IN BOTH THE FOR-PROFIT AND NONPROFIT SECTORS. THOSE TRENDS ARE THEN APPLIED TO ESTABLISH RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES FOR YMCAS TO USE IN BUDGET PLANNING. THE GROUP IS ASSISTED IN THIS TASK BY EXTERNAL CONSULTANTS FROM A LEADING PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM, RSM MCGLADREY, INC. THE TASK FORCE DEVELOPS A MERIT POOL INCREASE AND GUIDELINES FOR IMPLEMENTATION BASED ON THE HAY PLAN UTILIZING JOB DESCRIPTIONS AND POINT VALUES AS WELL AS THE UTILIZATION OF YMCA BUDGET SIZE AND RESPONSIBILITY FOR POSITIONS FROM CEO LEVEL TO OTHER POINTED PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS. THE YMCA OF METROPOLITAN HUNTSVILLE STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS USE THESE GUIDELINES IN THE BUDGETING PROCESS, THEN, RECOMMENDATIONS ARE MADE IN THE BUDGET AND DISCUSSED AMONG THE EXECUTIVE AND FINANCE COMMITTEE THEN APPROVED BY THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
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