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
THE CRIM FITNESS FOUNDATION INC
Employer identification number
38-2595169
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
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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
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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
..............................................
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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) 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.") .
492,244
714,573
823,731
825,388
1,159,044
4,014,980
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......
858,212
870,057
901,361
1,152,157
1,282,692
5,064,479
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.
1,350,456
1,584,630
1,725,092
1,977,545
2,441,736
9,079,459
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.)
9,079,459
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...
1,350,456
1,584,630
1,725,092
1,977,545
2,441,736
9,079,459
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
19,811
16,550
2,342
2,116
2,789
43,608
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
19,811
16,550
2,342
2,116
2,789
43,608
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.).
1,370,267
1,601,180
1,727,434
1,979,661
2,444,525
9,123,067
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
99.520 %
16
Public support percentage from 2010 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
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Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
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Investment income percentage for 2011 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
0 %
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Investment income percentage from 2010 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
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
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
THE CRIM FITNESS FOUNDATION INC
Employer identification number
38-2595169
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
THE PURPOSE OF THE CRIM FITNESS FOUNDATION,INC.(THE CRIM) IS TO PROMOTE PARTICIPITORY HEALTH AND FITNESS ACTIVITIES, WHICH BENEFIT THE GREATER FLINT COMMUNITY. THESE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE OPERATING A WORLD CLASS ROAD RACE IN THE CITY OF FLINT, MICHIGAN; FACILITATING COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS PROMOTING HEALTHY LIFESTYLES, DESIGNING AND OFFERING PROGRAMS AND INFORMATIONAL RESOURCES TO PROMOTE ACTIVE LIVING; AND FOSTERING COMMUNITY PRIDE AND COOPERATION AMONG RESIDENTS OF THE GREATER FLINT AREA. IN CARRYING OUT THIS PURPOSE, ALL EXPENDITURES AND ACTIONS OF THE CRIM MUST BE SPECIFICALLY PERMITTED BY SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND AS AMENDED.
FIRST ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A
PREPARATION FOR THE CRIM FESTIVAL OF RACES. IN 2011, 400 CHILDREN PARTICIPATED. THIS PROGRAM SERVES AS A MEANS OF ENCOURAGING CHILDREN TO BE HEALTHY AND MORE ACTIVE THROUGH THE SUMMER MONTHS. THESE RUNNING CLUBS ALSO HELP YOUNG PEOPLE (AGES 2-18) GET IN SHAPE AND FORM HEALTHY HABITS BY: "PROVIDING A POSITIVE FOCUS FOR BUILDING SELF-ESTEEM AND PROMOTING A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE THAT INCLUDES REGULAR EXERCISE. "OFFERING AN OPPORTUNITY TO TRAIN FOR A CRIM EVENT OF CHOICE. A VARIETY OF CREATIVE METHODS ARE USED TO HELP CHILDREN ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS. CRIM KIDS CLASSIC THIS "MINI-CRIM" IS FOR YOUTH AGES 0-12. THE EVENT IS HELD EACH YEAR IN MAY AND EACH PARTICIPATING CHILD RECEIVES A T-SHIRT, GOODY BAG AND A FINISHER MEDAL. CHILDREN CAN PARTICIPATE IN THE DIAPER DASH, TODDLER TROT, QUARTER MILE, HALF MILE, OR ONE MILE RACE. THE DAY INCLUDES FUN ACTIVITIES FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY CENTERED ON HEALTH AND FITNESS. IN 2011, 599 CHILDREN PARTICIPATED. CRIM KIDS INVITATIONAL HELD THE FRIDAY NIGHT BEFORE THE CRIM FESTIVAL OF RACES IN AUGUST, THE CRIM KIDS INVITATIONAL IS A CULMINATING ACTIVITY FOR THE SUMMER RUNNING CLUBS. THIS EVENT INCLUDES A MILE FUN RUN FOR KIDS AGES 3-18 AND A MILE COMPETITIVE RUN FOR KIDS AGES 6-18. IN 2011, 300 CHILDREN PARTICIPATED. VOLUNTEERS HUNDREDS OF VOLUNTEERS HELP FACILITATED THE CRIMFIT YOUTH PROGRAM AND EVENTS, INCLUDING HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS AND AMERICORPS SERVICE MEMBERS.
SECOND ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B
CAMPAIGN CALLED "BIKE IT. WALK IT. BUS IT." IN ORDER TO FURTHER EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY ON ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION AND ENCOURAGE PEOPLE TO LOG THEIR MILES ONLINE. THE ACTIVE LIVING PROGRAM HAS BEEN LEADING SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL EFFORTS IN THREE FLINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS. THE ACTIVE LIVING PROGRAM ALSO INVOLVES POLICY WORK WHICH INCLUDES ADVOCACY EFFORTS AROUND COMPLETE STREETS AT BOTH THE STATE AND LOCAL LEVEL. FINALLY THE ACTIVE LIVING PROGRAM FACILITATES A PROJECT TO IMPROVE CITY OF FLINT PARKS THROUGH POLICY AND ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGES THROUGH THE HEALTHY KIDS, HEALTHY COMMUNITIES PROGRAM FUNDED BY THE ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON FOUNDATION.
THIRD ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4C
NEARLY 2000 COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS DEVOTE THEIR TIME AND RESOURCES TO MAKING THE FESTIVAL OF RACES SUCH A SUCCESS.
ALL OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D
CRIMFIT ADULT TRAINING PROGRAM IN THE SPRING OF 2011 OVER 1,500 PEOPLE TOOK TO THE STREETS OF GENESEE COUNTY AS PART OF THE CRIMFIT ADULT TRAINING PROGRAM. THE PROGRAM TEACHES PARTICIPANTS TO SET AND ACHIEVE GOALS BY HAVING THEM PREPARE TO COMPLETE ONE OF THE CRIM FESTIVAL OF RACES EVENTS. FOR 15 WEEKS, THE CRIMFIT ADULT TRAINING PROGRAM BECOMES AN INTEGRAL PART OF A PARTICIPANT'S LIFE AND ITS BENEFITS WILL CARRY OVER INTO ALL AREAS OF LIFE. THE PROGRAM IS FASHIONED AFTER OLYMPIAN JEFF GALLOWAY'S METHOD OF COMBINING RUNNING WITH WALKING. THE CRIMFIT ADULT TRAINING PROGRAM PUTS PARTICIPANTS ON THE RIGHT TRACK TOWARD A HEALTHIER, ACTIVE LIFESTYLE. VOLUNTEERS: NEARLY 200 VOLUNTEERS HELP FACILITATE THE CRIMFIT ADULT TRAINING PROGRAM BY PARTICIPATING AS TRAINING GROUP LEADERS DURING THE DURATION OF THE 15-WEEK PROGRAM.
ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
THE FINANCE DIRECTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR REVIEWING THE 990 AND COMMUNICATING THE RESULTS OF THE REVIEW TO THE BOARD TREASURER PRIOR TO THE FILING OF THE RETURN. THE BOARD MEMBERS ARE NOTIFIED OF THE AVAILABILITY OF THE RETURN FOR THEIR REVIEW.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A
THE CRIM FITNESS FOUNDATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS ESTABLISHED A PERSONNEL COMMITTEE RESPONSIBLE FOR DEFINING THE OBJECTIVES FOR THE CEO POSITION AND RECOMMENDED COMPENSATION PACKAGE. BASED UPON AN ANNUAL REVIEW OF THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF THESE OBJECTIVES, SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES, AND A COMPARISON OF COMPENSATION PACKAGES FOR SIMILAR SIZED ORGANIZATIONS, A RECOMMENDATION IS MADE TO THE BOARD WITH RESPECT TO ONGOING COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENTS. BOARD APPROVAL IS REQUIRED FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PERSONNEL COMMITTEE'S RECOMMENDATIONS. MINUTES OF THE PERSONNEL COMMITTEE MEETINGS ARE RETAINED AND AVAILABLE FOR BOARD REVIEW.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR OFFICERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B
OTHER KEY EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION PACKAGES ARE RECOMMENDED TO THE PERSONNEL COMMITTEE BY THE CEO UPON REVIEW OF JOB DUTIES AND COMPARISON TO ORGANIZATIONS OF SIMILAR SIZE AND SCOPE. THE PERSONNEL COMMITTEE THEN REVIEWS THE RECOMMENDATIONS, ADDS THEIR INPUT AND PRESENTS THE RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD FOR FINAL APPROVAL.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
NO DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC
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