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 MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF GREATER DES MOINES
Employer identification number
42-0680438
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.") .
4,793,974
4,096,221
6,376,869
3,681,519
1,412,792
20,361,375
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......
12,187,976
12,279,898
12,710,578
17,236,626
20,525,651
74,940,729
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..
2,650,000
2,533,000
2,560,000
2,038,000
1,551,000
11,332,000
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
19,631,950
18,909,119
21,647,447
22,956,145
23,489,443
106,634,104
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
2,914,897
411,503
3,326,400
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..
2,914,897
411,503
3,326,400
8
Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
103,307,704
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...
19,631,950
18,909,119
21,647,447
22,956,145
23,489,443
106,634,104
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
385,934
238,561
-565,183
273,249
135,027
467,588
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
385,934
238,561
-565,183
273,249
135,027
467,588
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.).
20,017,884
19,147,680
21,082,264
23,229,394
23,624,470
107,101,692
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
96.460 %
16
Public support percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
96.280 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2010 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
0.440 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
0.450 %
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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Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF GREATER DES MOINES
Employer identification number
42-0680438
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6
ALL PERSONS WHO SUBSCRIBE TO THE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION AND WHO MAKE PAYMENT OF MEMBERSHIP DUES OR FINANCIALLY CONTRIBUTE TO SUPPORT THE PROGRAMS OF THE ORGANIZATION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
THE 990 IS PRESENTED TO THE GOVERNING BODY FOR REVIEW.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
EACH SIGNIFICANT PERSON SHALL ANNUALLY COMPLETE THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE. IN ADDITION, THE YMCA WILL CONDUCT PERIODIC REVIEW AS OUTLINED IN THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A
THE SALARY AND WAGE RANGES AND GUIDELINES FOR THE PRESIDENT/CEO ARE DETERMINED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE ANNUALLY AND ARE CONSISTENT WITH THE YMCA OF THE USA'S RECOMMENDED SALARY ADMINISTRATION PLAN.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THE ORGANIZATIONS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES:
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5:
NET UNREALIZED GAINS ON INVESTMENTS: 367,787.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 2C:
THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS A COMMITTEE THAT ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY FOR OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT AND SELECTION OF THE INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT. THIS PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1 - ADDITIONAL INFO
THE YMCA IS A POWERFUL ASSOCIATION OF MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN OF ALL AGES AND FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE JOINED TOGETHER BY A SHARED PASSION: TO STRENGTHEN THE FOUNDATIONS OF COMMUNITY. THE Y ENSURES THAT EVERY INDIVIDUAL HAS ACCESS TO THE ESSENTIALS NEEDED TO LEARN, GROW AND THRIVE. THE YMCA MISSION IS "TO PUT CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY FOR ALL." WE HELP PEOPLE DEVELOP THE SKILLS AND RELATIONSHIPS THEY NEED TO BE HEALTHY, CONFIDENT AND CONNECTED TO OTHERS. THE YMCA OF GREATER DES MOINES FOCUSES ON: - YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: NUTURING THE POTENTIAL OF EVERY CHILD; - HEALTHY LIVING: IMPROVING HEALTH AND QUALITY OF LIFE; - SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: GIVING BACK AND HELPING OUR NEIGHBORS; THE Y MAKES ACCESSIBLE THE SUPPORT AND OPPORTUNITIES THAT EMPOWER PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES. THE Y IS OPEN TO PEOPLE OF ALL AGES, RACES, RELIGIONS, AND INCOME LEVELS, AND STRIVES TO NEVER TURN ANYONE AWAY DUE TO AN INABILITY TO PAY. PROGRAMS ARE PRICED AFFORDABLY, AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE. WE ARE A VOLUNTEER DIRECTED ORGANIZATION, AND AS SUCH, NO INDIVIDUALS PROFIT MONETARILY AS A RESULT OF OUR OPERATIONS. STATEMENT OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS SINCE 1868, THE YMCA OF GREATER DES MOINES HAS PROVIDED PROGRAMS AND SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS OF ALL AGES WITHIN THE CENTRAL IOWA AREA. WE ACCOMPLISH OUR MISSION THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT DEVELOP CHARACTER BY TEACHING AND DEMONSTRATING THE POSITIVE VALUES OF CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, AND RESPONSIBILITY. THE YMCA OFFERS A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES, AND PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE CHILDREN, ADULTS, AND FAMILIES WHO PARTICIPATE. YMCA PROGRAMS NURTURE THE HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN AND ADULTS, PROVIDE A SOLID FOUNDATION OF THE CORE VALUES OF CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT AND RESPONSIBILITY, ENCOURAGE POSITIVE BEHAVIOR WITH TEENS, AND STRENGTHEN FAMILIES - ALL OF WHICH RESULT IN OUR COMMUNITIES AND NEIGHBORHOODS BEING SAFE AND HEALTHY PLACES TO LIVE, WORK, AND PLAY. THE EIGHT FULL FACILITY YMCA LOCATIONS INLCUDE: - ANKENY FAMILY YMCA LOCATED NORTH OF DES MOINES IN ANKENY; - BOONE COUNTY FAMILY YMCA IN BOONE; - RIVERFRONT YMCA LOCATED IN DOWNTOWN DES MOINES; - SOUTH SUBURBAN YMCA LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF DES MOINES; - VARIETY CLUB OF IOWA/CITY OF DES MOINES JOHN R. GRUBB COMMUNITY YMCA LOCATED IN THE ENTERPRISE COMMUNITY; - WALNUT CREEK FAMILY YMCA LOCATED IN WINDSOR HEIGHTS; - WAUKEE FAMILY YMCA LOCATED IN WAUKEE; - YMCA HEALTHY LIVING CENTER LOCATED IN CLIVE. OTHER PROGRAM LOCATIONS INCLUDE: - Y-SUPPORTIVE HOUSING CAMPUS IN DOWNTOWN DES MOINES - NORTHWEST YMCA PROGRAM CENTER IN GRIMES - Y CAMP IN BOONE - THE SOUTH SUBURBAN YMCA HAS BEEN ACTIVELY SERVING KIDS, INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES THROUGHOUT SOUTH DES MOINES AND NEIGHBORING AREAS SINCE 1969. WITH STRONG BACKING FROM THE COMMUNITY, A WIDE ARRAY OF PROGRAMS ARE AVAILABLE FOR ALL AGES. THE SOUTH SUBURBAN YMCA OFFERS QUALITY, VALUES-DRIVEN YOUTH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD CHARACTER SUCH AS YOUTH SPORTS, CHILD CARE, SWIM LESSONS, DAY CAMP, TEEN PROGRAMS, MANY PRESCHOOL ACTIVITIES, TAE KWON DO, AND A VARIETY OF FITNESS CLASSES. - THE SUPPORTIVE HOUSING CAMPUS IN DOWNTOWN DES MOINES IS A SINGLE-ROOM OCCUPANCY PROVIDER OF LOW-INCOME HOUSING FOR MEN AND WOMEN IN THE STATE WITH 140 ROOMS. CASE MANAGEMENT FOCUSES ON PROVIDING SUPPORT SERVICES INDVIDUALIZED FOR EACH TENANT, THIS PROGRAM IS AN IMPORTANT STEP IN THE TRANSITION FROM HOMELESSNESS TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY FOR THE TENANTS. - THE BOONE COUNTY FAMILY YMCA PLAYS AN INTEGRAL ROLE IN SERVING THE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN THE COUNTY. AS A HUB OF THE COMMUNITY WHERE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES DEVELOP THE SKILLS AND RELATIONSHIPS THEY NEED TO BE HEALTHY, CONFIDENT AND CONNECTED TO OTHERS. PROGRAMS FOR OUR ACTIVE OLDER ADULTS CONTINUE TO GROW. WE WORK WITH LOCAL LEADERS AND ORGANIZATIONS TO BUILD THE COMMUNITY AND PROMOTE POSITIVE CHANGE BY ENCOURAGING GOOD HEALTHY AND FOSTERING CONNECTIONS WITH OTHERS. - UNIQUELY LOCATED JOINTLY WITH A SCHOOL, THE ANKENY FAMILY YMCA IS DEEPLY CONNECTED THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY BECAUSE OF A SHARED COMMITMENT TO MAKE AN IMPACT IN A LASTING WAY. FROM SAFE, VALUES-ORIENTED CHILD CARE TO HEALTHY LIFESTYLES FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES, WE AIM TO IDENTIFY AND SERVE THE UNIQUE NEEDS AND INTERESTS OF OUR COMMUNITY. THE ANKENY YMCA WORKS COLLABORATIVELY TO STRENGTHEN AND ENCOURAGE A HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY IN EVERY CHILD, ADULT AND FAMILY.
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES YMCA CHILD CARE THE YMCA OF GREATER DES MOINES IS A PROVIDER OF CHILD CARE IN CENTRAL IOWA. YMCA CHILD CARE PROGRAMS ARE SAFE, AFFORDABLE AND CONVENIENT. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TEACH KIDS POSITIVE VALUES AND DEVELOP SELF-ESTEEM AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS. PARENT INVOLVEMENT IS COMBINED WITH AN INTERACTIVE AND DIVERSE CURRICULUM TO CREATE A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR FAMILIES. COLLABORATIONS WITH LOCAL SCHOOLS ENSURE THAT YMCA CHILD CARE IS ACCESSIBLE TO ALL KIDS. CORE PROGRAM ACTIVITIES INCLUDE BEFORE-AND AFTER-SCHOOL CARE FOR SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN. YMCA YOUTH SPORTS YMCA YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAMS FOCUS ON FULL AND EQUAL PARTICIPATION AS EVERY CHILD PLAYS AT LEAST HALF OF EVERY GAME. POSITIVE COMPETITION, COOPERATION, TEAMWORK AND SKILL DEVELOPMENT ARE KEY COMPONENTS OF YMCA YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAMS. THESE GOALS ARE DEVELOPED THROUGH SKILL CLINICS AND LEAGUE PLAY FOR KIDS AGED PRE-K THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL. CORE PROGRAMS INCLUDE LEAGUES, TOURNAMENTS AND CLINICS IN BASKETBALL, SOCCER, VOLLEYBALL, FLAG FOOTBALL AND T-BALL. YMCA AQUATICS YMCA AQUATICS PROGRAMS TEACH SWIMMING AND WATER SAFETY SKILLS, TEAMWORK, AND SELF-CONFIDENCE WHILE PROMOTING GOOD HEALTH THROUGH REGULAR EXERCISE. POSITIVE VALUES ARE TAUGHT AND DEMONSTRATED THROUGH WATER SAFETY EDUCATION AND PROGRESSIVE SWIM INSTRUCTION. PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED FOR INFANTS, PRE-SCHOOLERS, AND SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN. CORE PROGRAMS INCLUDE SWIM TEAM, PROGRESSIVE SWIM INSTRUCTION, WATER AEROBICS, LIFEGUARD TRAINING, AND LEARN-TO-SWIM. YMCA CAMPING YMCA CAMPING PROGRAMS PROVIDE A SAFE AND CARING ENVIRONMENT DESIGNED TO PROMOTE SPIRITUAL AWARENESS, PHYSICAL WELL-BEING, AND A RESPECT FOR THE ENVIRONMENT. ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED IN NATURAL SURROUNDINGS GIVE PARTICIPATS A CHANCE TO EXPERIENCE THINGS NOT READILY AVAILABLE AT HOME, AND TO HAVE FUN. CORE PROGRAMS INLCUDE RESIDENT CAMPING, OVERNIGHT AND WEEKEND RETREATS FOR GROUPS AND SCHOOLS, TEEN LEADERSHIP CAMPS, SPECIALIZED CAMPS, DAY CAMP, SPORTS CAMPS, ENRICHMENT CAMPS, TEEN CAMPS, KINDER CAMPS AND OUTDOOR EDUCATION PROGRAMS. YMCA FAMILY PROGRAMS YMCA FAMILY PROGRAMS STRENGTHEN AND SUPPORT FAMILIES BY PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR FAMILIES TO PLAY AND LEARN TOGETHER. PROGRAMS PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR FAMILY MEMBERS TO SPEND QUALITY TIME TOGETHER AND HAVE FUN. CORE PROGRAMS INCLUDE ADVENTURE GUIDES, VARIOUS PARENT/CHILD CLASSES, FAMILY RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, FAMILY FITNESS CLASSES AND FAMILY NIGHTS. YMCA TEEN LEADERSHIP YMCA TEEN PROGRAMS HELP TEENS REACH THEIR MAXIMUM POTENTIAL THROUGH LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT, AND PERSONAL HEALTH. ROLE MODELS THAT HELP DEVELOP POSITIVE SELF-ESTEEM, POSITIVE VALUES, COOPERATION, AND STRONG WORK ETHIC ARE A CENTRAL PART OF TEEN PROGRAMMING. CORE PROGRAMS INCLUDE LEADERS CLUBS, JOB TRAINING, AFTER-SCHOOL DROP-IN AND SPECIAL EVENTS. YMCA ACTIVE OLDER ADULTS YMCA ACTIVE OLDER ADULT PROGRAMMING PROVIDES FOCUS IN THREE AREAS INCLUDING HEALTH AND FITNESS, GROUP SOCIAL ACTIVITIES, AND VOLUNTEERISM. CORE PROGRAMS INCLUDE WATER EXERCISE, LAND FITNESS CLASSES, AND WALKING CLUBS. YMCA HEALTHY LIFESTYLES YMCA HEALTH AND FITNESS PROGRAMS PROVIDE A VARIETY OF SAFE AND EFFECTIVE ALTERNATIVES FOR ALL AGES AND ABILITIES TO IMPROVE OR MAINTAIN A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE. TRAINED AND CERTIFIED STAFF PROVIDES PERSONALIZED AND GROUP LEADERSHIP IN A WIDE VARIETY OF SETTINGS. PERSONALIZED INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT COMES IN THE FORM OF WELLNESS COACHING. CORE PROGRAMS INCLUDE AEROBICS, WATER AEROBICS, STEP AEROBICS, PERSONAL TRAINING, WELLNESS ORIENTATIONS, MARTIAL ARTS, YOCA, PILATES, Y PUMP, GROUP CYCLING, AND WALKING CLASSES. DESCRIPTION OF COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS WITH THE STRENGTH AND QUALITY OF PAST COLLABORATIONS, THE YMCA OF GREATER DES MOINES CONTINUED TO EXPERIENCE SIGNIFICANT INCREASES IN REQUESTS FROM LEADING COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO PARTNER IN PROJECTS. CURRENTLY, WE ARE PARTICIPATING IN MANY COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIPS WITH A VARIETY OF COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AND AGENCIES. SOME EXAMPLES INCLUDE: - THE VARIETY CLUB YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CENTER AT THE JOHN R. GRUBB COMMUNITY YMCA PARTNERS WITH MULTIPLE ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE GENERAL LIFE SKILLS TRAINING. - THE WALNUT CREEK FAMILY YMCA HAS COLLABORATED WITH WEST DES MOINES PARK & REC AND WEST DES MOINES COMMUNITY ED TO WORK WITH AREA TEENS. - THE ANKENY FAMILY YMCA IS ACTIVELY INVOLVED AS A PARTNER IN THE NEVELN COMMUNITY CENTER IN ANKENY. THE COMMUNITY CENTER OFFERS RESIDENTS EASY ACCESS TO A VARIETY OF RESOURCES, INCLUDING THE HEAD START PROGRAM THROUGH DRAKE UNIVERSITY. THE BRANCH IS A PARTNER WITH THE ANKENY SCHOOL DISTRICT SHARING SPACE AND PROVIDING PROGRAMS AT THE HIGH SCHOOL AND SEVEN ELEMENTARY SITES. - Y CAMP COLLABORATES WITH THREE DIFFERENT ORGANIZATIONS (HEART CONNECTION, CAMP HERTKO HOLLOW AND AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION) TO PROVIDE SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN WITH CANCER, DIABETES, AND ASTHMA. Y CAMP ALSO COLLABORATED WITH 48 SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE THEIR ENVIRONMENTAL CURRICULUM THROUGH DAY AND RESIDENT PROGRAMS AND 33 SCHOOLS FOR "ECO KID" PROGRAMS. - THE WAUKEE FAMILY YMCA MAINTAINS A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE WAUKEE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS FOR THE SCHOOL SWIM TEAM, AND SELECT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS TO OFFER BEFORE-AND AFTER-SCHOOL CHILD CARE, SUMMER DAY CAMP, AND YOUTH SPORTS. OTHER PARTNERS INCLUDE WAUKEE CHIRISTIAN CHURCH FOR PRESCHOOL, IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH FOR PRESCHOOL, AND WESTVIEW CHURCH FOR DAY CAMP. THE WAUKEE FAMILY YMCA ALSO PROVIDES EXERCISE PROGRAMS FOR OLDER ADULTS AT THE DEERFIELD RETIREMENT COMMUNITY. - THE WALNUT CREEK FAMILY YMCA RUNS THE INTRAMURAL PROGRAM FOR THE WEST DES MOINES SCHOOLS. - AT THE YMCA HEALTHY LIVING CENTER, THE COLLABORATION WITH THE HEALTHCARE COMMUNITY HELPS TO CREATE A COMPREHENSIVE WELLNESS MODEL. PARTNERING WITH MERCY TO DEVELOP THIS MODEL, THE YMCA HAS WORKED WITH A VARIETY OF MEDICAL ORGANIZATIONS, PHYSICIANS, AND ASSOCIATIONS. - SOUTH SUBURBAN YMCA AND THE DES MOINES PUBLIC SCHOOLS WORK CLOSELY TOGETHER IN SHARING FACILITY SPACE. THE SCHOOL OFFERS THE YMCA GYM ACCESS FOR YMCA YOUTH BASKETBALL GAMES AND PRACTICES, FLAG FOOTBALL GAME SITE AT MCCOMBS ELEMENTARY. - BOONE COUNTY FAMILY YMCA COLLABORATES WITH THE BOONE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR USE OF THE SCHOOL'S FOOTBALL FIELD FOR YOUTH FOOTBALL PROGRAM.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.