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
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
YOUNG WOMENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF OLYMPIA
Employer identification number
91-0568718
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 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 monetary support
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
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Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 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) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
227,116
187,917
344,108
405,962
542,014
1,707,117
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
227,116
187,917
344,108
405,962
542,014
1,707,117
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.
1,707,117
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
227,116
187,917
344,108
405,962
542,014
1,707,117
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
2,230
2,091
3,817
2,091
3,849
14,078
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
1,721,195
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 2012 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
.........
14
99.180 %
15
Public support percentage for 2011 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
99.100 %
16a
33 1/3% support test—2012.
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—2011.
If the organization did not check a 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—2012.
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—2011.
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) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 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) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
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
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.
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.)
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
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.)..
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 2012 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2012 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2012.
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—2011.
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) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Complete this part to provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and 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) 2012
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
YOUNG WOMENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF OLYMPIA
Employer identification number
91-0568718
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
THE YWCA OF OLYMPIA IS A NON-PROFIT, MULTI-SERVICE ORGANIZATION THAT HAS SERVED GIRLS, WOMEN AND THEIR FAMILIES FOR 65 YEARS. THE YWCA OF OLYMPIA STRIVES TO EMPOWER WOMEN THROUGH SERVICE, EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES. OUR FORMAL ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO ELIMINATE RACISM, EMPOWER WOMEN, GIRLS AND FAMILIES THROUGH EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, SERVICE, AND LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES. THE TARGET POPULATION IS ALL LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES THROUGHOUT THURSTON COUNTY. THE YWCA OF OLYMPIA HAS EVOLVED FROM A COMMUNITY CENTER INTO A STRONG FORCE REPRESENTING AND EDUCATING WOMEN AND FAMILIES IN POLITICS, HEALTH CARE, EDUCATION, AND EMPLOYMENT. THE YWCA HAS BEEN ACTIVE IN THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT AND IN THE FIGHT FOR WELFARE RIGHTS FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN. LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS SUCH AS SAFEPLACE, THE RAPE RELIEF CENTER, THE REFUGEE CENTER, AND THE CRISIS CLINIC ALL BEGAN AS YWCA PROGRAMS. THE YWCA OF OLYMPIA CURRENTLY OPERATES THREE PROGRAMS DESCRIBED BELOW: THE OTHER BANK, GIRLS WITHOUT LIMITS, AND GIRLS CIRCLE. THE GIRL'S PROGRAMS FOCUS ON MIDDLE SCHOOL AGED GIRLS, AND THE OTHER BANK SERVES PEOPLE OF ALL AGES.
FIRST ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A
SINCE 1986, THE OTHER BANK HAS BEEN THE ONLY CONSISTENT WEEKLY PROGRAM IN THURSTON COUNTY PROVIDING ESSENTIAL HYGIENE AND CLEANING SUPPLIES. THE OTHER BANK PROGRAM IS FRONT LINE PREVENTATIVE HEALTH CARE FOR MANY LOW- INCOME AND HOMELESS FAMILIES WHO HAVE LIMITED OR NO HEALTH INSURANCE. EACH WEEK, THE OTHER BANK DISTRIBUTES FREE FULL-SIZED PERSONAL HYGIENE AND HOUSEHOLD CLEANING PRODUCTS TO LOW-INCOME FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS. AVAILABLE ITEMS INCLUDE SOAP, TOILET PAPER, PADS AND TAMPONS, SHAMPOO, DEODORANT, LAUNDRY DETERGENT, DISHWASHING LIQUID, TOOTHPASTE AND TOOTHBRUSHES, AND DIAPERS. FAMILIES ARE ALLOWED TO USE THIS SERVICE UP TO EIGHT (8) TIMES EACH YEAR. THE OTHER BANK PROGRAM INCLUDES A CHORE ORDER SERVICE WHICH PROVIDES PERSONAL HYGIENE AND HOUSEHOLD CLEANING ITEMS FOR HOUSEBOUND, DISABLED, AND SENIOR INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND DISTRIBUTION DAYS AT THE YWCA LOCATION. CLIENTS CALL THE YWCA TO PLACE AN ORDER FOR NEEDED ITEMS, AND CAREGIVERS CAN PICK UP THEIR CLIENTS' PRODUCTS AT A CONVENIENT TIME. WE HAVE EXTENDED THE REACH OF THE OTHER BANK BY PARTNERING WITH THE THURSTON COUNTY FOOD BANK IN THE FORKIDS BACKPACK PROGRAM. SINCE 2009, THE OTHER BANK HAS PROVIDED ABOUT 900 PERSONAL CARE HYGIENE KITS EACH MONTH TO LOW INCOME ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHILDREN IN 24 SCHOOLS IN FOUR (4) SCHOOL DISTRICTS.
SECOND ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B
14. ALTHOUGH WE DO CHARGE A MODEST CAMP REGISTRATION FEE OF 75 AND 260 FOR SPRING BREAK CAMP AND SUMMER CAMP, RESPECTIVELY, NO ONE IS TURNED AWAY DUE TO AN INABILITY TO PAY. TO THIS END, 88% OF CAMP PARTICIPANTS RECEIVED SCHOLARSHIPS LAST YEAR, WITHOUT WHICH THEY WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN ABLE TO PARTICIPATE. WOMEN ARE UNDER-REPRESENTED IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATH (STEM) CAREERS. THEY COMPRISE 47% OF THE U.S. LABOR FORCE, BUT ONLY 17% OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERS, 22% OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTISTS, AND 18% OF COMPUTER SCIENCE MAJORS IN COLLEGE. THE PERCENTAGES ARE EVEN MORE STAGGERING FOR LOW-INCOME AND MINORITY WOMEN. TO COMPOUND THIS CONCERN, THE ACHIEVEMENT GAP AND DIGITAL DIVIDE THAT OCCURS BETWEEN LOW-INCOME YOUTH AND THEIR HIGHER-INCOME PEERS PUTS LOW INCOME SCHOOL-AGE GIRLS AT A PARTICULAR DISADVANTAGE WHEN IT COMES TO ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN STEM, DIGITAL LITERACY, AND A STEM FOCUSED CAREER TRAJECTORY. OUT-OF-SCHOOL-TIME AND SUMMER PROGRAMS ARE ONE APPROACH TO MITIGATING THESE ISSUES. RESEARCH SHOWS THAT PARTICIPATING IN OUT-OF-SCHOOL-TIME ACTIVITIES AND CAMP PROGRAMS COINCIDE WITH IMPROVED SCHOOL ATTENDANCE, GRADES, AND WORK HABITS; AND REDUCED RATES OF ALCOHOL, DRUG, AND TOBACCO USE AND SEXUAL ACTIVITY. SUMMER PROGRAMS ARE OF PARTICULAR IMPORTANCE. SUMMER IS A TIME WHEN STUDENTS EXPERIENCE "SUMMER LEARNING LOSS" DUE TO A LACK OF EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND SUPPORT. THIS LOSS IS PARTICULARLY APPARENT IN STUDENTS FROM ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED CIRCUMSTANCES. IN FACT, RESEARCH HAS CONCLUDED THAT TWO-THIRDS OF THE ACHIEVEMENT GAP BETWEEN LOWER AND HIGHER INCOME YOUTH CAN BE ATTRIBUTED TO UNEQUAL ACCESS TO SUMMER LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES. SIMILARLY, A "DIGITAL DIVIDE" HAS OCCURRED BETWEEN HIGHER INCOME YOUTH AND THEIR LOWER INCOME PEERS DUE TO LIMITED TECHNOLOGY ACCESS AND TRAINING. AS IT IS BECOMING INCREASINGLY CLEAR THAT YOUNG PEOPLE WILL NEED TO UNDERSTAND AND BE ABLE TO UTILIZE TECHNOLOGY TO REMAIN COMPETITIVE IN THE WORKFORCE, OUR LOW-INCOME YOUTH ARE "FALLING BEHIND" WHEN IT COMES TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT. THIS HAS A DIRECT BEARING ON THEIR ABILITY TO ACHIEVE SUCCESSFUL LONG-TERM OUTCOMES INCLUDING STABLE EMPLOYMENT AND ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY. GIRLS WITHOUT LIMITS (GWOL) IS A MULTI-PRONGED AND PROVEN APPROACH TO THESE CONDITIONS. THE 2007 NATIONAL CENTER FOR EDUCATION STUDY ENCOURAGING GIRLS IN MATH AND SCIENCE RECOMMENDED FIVE EVIDENCE-BASED STRATEGIES TO IMPROVE GIRLS' ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN MATH AND SCIENCE. FOUR OF THE FIVE STRATEGIES ARE EMPLOYED BY THE GWOL PROGRAM: "EXPLICITLY TEACH STUDENTS THAT ACADEMIC ABILITIES ARE EXPANDABLE AND IMPROVABLE IN ORDER TO ENHANCE GIRLS' BELIEFS ABOUT THEIR ABILITIES. "PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH FEEDBACK REGARDING THEIR PERFORMANCE FOCUSED ON STRATEGIES, EFFORT AND THE LEARNING PROCESS. "FOSTER GIRLS' LONG-TERM INTEREST IN MATH AND SCIENCE BY CONNECTING THOSE ACTIVITIES TO CAREERS. "EXPOSE GIRLS TO FEMALE ROLE-MODELS TO PROMOTE POSITIVE BELIEFS REGARDING WOMEN'S ABILITIES. THROUGH GWOL, GIRLS DEVELOP SELF-CONFIDENCE, GAIN SUBJECT KNOWLEDGE IN THE AREAS OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATH, THEY BECOME BETTER PREPARED TO WORK EFFECTIVELY IN A TEAM, AND DEVELOP DIGITAL LITERACY SKILLS THAT ARE NECESSARY IN TODAY'S WORKFORCE. THESE SKILLS ARE INVALUABLE TO GIRLS AS THEY BEGIN TO NAVIGATE ADULTHOOD, PREPARE FOR COLLEGE, AND ENTER THEIR CAREER OF CHOICE.
THIRD ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4C
"FAMILY DYNAMICS "BUILDING SELF-ESTEEM GIRLS CIRCLES CURRENTLY MEET AT THE FOLLOWING SCHOOLS: NISQUALLY, CHINOOK, KOMACIN, REEVES, WASHINGTON, JEFFERSON, MARSHALL, RAINIER, TENINO, G.W. BUSH, TUMWATER, AND GRIFFIN MIDDLE SCHOOLS; HORIZONS ELEMENTARY; AND TENINO HIGH SCHOOL.
ALL OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D
WOMEN'S RESOURCE CENTER
OFFICERS WHO CANNOT BE REACHED
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 9
KARMEL SHIELDS
ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECEIVES A COPY OF THE 990. THEY REVIEW AND ASK ANY QUESTIONS TO THE CPA BEFORE IT IS FILED.
ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C
MONITORED BY DISCLOSURE THROUGH BOARD MEETING MINUTES. CONFLICT OF INTEREST OR PRESUMPTION OF A CONFLICT IS PRESENTED TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR BY THE AFFECTED STAFF MEMBER AND THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR NOTIFIES THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND IS THEN DOCUMENTED IN THE BOARD MINUTES.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A
THE BOARD DETERMINES THE ANNUAL COMPENSATION THROUGH AN EVALUATION PROCESS AND APPROVEAL OF THE ANNUAL BUDGET.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
NO DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC
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