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
THE YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF GREATER GRAND RAPIDS
Employer identification number
38-1358058
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 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 monetary support
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.
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.") ....
4,539,703
4,582,019
4,086,624
1,943,551
3,848,063
18,999,960
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
0
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
0
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3
4,539,703
4,582,019
4,086,624
1,943,551
3,848,063
18,999,960
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.
18,999,960
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..
4,539,703
4,582,019
4,086,624
1,943,551
3,848,063
18,999,960
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
-56,975
63,367
117,852
49,624
114,142
288,010
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
0
10
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
174,080
180,161
176,287
117,806
266,860
915,194
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
20,203,164
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
17,226,574
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
94.040 %
15
Public support percentage for 2011 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
94.410 %
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
................................................
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) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Page 3
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
Page 4
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
FISCAL YEAR, SCHEDULE A, PART II, THE FORM 990 FOR YEAR 2011 WAS BASED ON A SHORT FISCAL YEAR, DUE TO A CHANGE IN YEAR END.,
OTHER INCOME, SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, <OTHERINCOME> <INCOME> <DESCRIPTION /> <COLUMNA>174080</COLUMNA> <COLUMNB>180161</COLUMNB> <COLUMNC>176287</COLUMNC> <COLUMND>117806</COLUMND> <COLUMNE>266860</COLUMNE> <COLUMNF>915194</COLUMNF> </INCOME> </OTHERINCOME>,
OTHER INCOME, SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, DESCRIPTION - , COLUMN A - 174080, COLUMN B - 180161, COLUMN C - 176287, COLUMN D - 117806, COLUMN E - 266860, COLUMN F - 915194;,
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Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ
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
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
THE YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF GREATER GRAND RAPIDS
Employer identification number
38-1358058
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1
OUR CAUSE DEFINES US WE KNOW THAT LASTING PERSONAL AND SOCIAL CHANGE COMES ABOUT WHEN WE ALL WORK TOGETHER. THAT'S WHY, AT THE Y, STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY IS OUR CAUSE. EVERY DAY, WE WORK SIDE-BY-SIDE WITH OUR NEIGHBORS TO ENSURE THAT EVERYONE, REGARDLESS OF AGE, INCOME OR BACKGROUND, HAS THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN, GROW AND THRIVE. OUR STRENGTH IS IN COMMUNITY IN NEIGHBORHOODS ACROSS OUR COMMUNITY, WE HAVE THE PRESENCE AND PARTNERSHIPS TO NOT JUST PROMISE, BUT DELIVER, POSITIVE CHANGE. * THE Y IS COMMUNITY CENTERED. FOR NEARLY 145 YEARS, WE'VE BEEN LISTENING AND RESPONDING TO THE NEEDS OF OUR COMMUNITIES. WE HAVE 8 BRANCHES THAT HELP MORE THAN 183,000 INDIVIDUALS LEAD HEALTHIER LIVES. * THE Y BRINGS PEOPLE TOGETHER. WE CONNECT PEOPLE AND ORGANIZATIONS TO BRIDGE GAPS IN COMMUNITY NEEDS THROUGH VOLUNTEERS, SCHOOLS, HOSPITALS, NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, HEALTH DEPARTMENTS, CHURCHES, FUNDERS AND MORE. * THE Y NURTURES POTENTIAL. WE BELIEVE THAT EVERYONE SHOULD HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN, GROW AND THRIVE. IN FACT, 25% OF THOSE WE SERVE RECEIVE SOME LEVEL OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. * THE Y HAS LOCAL PRESENCE AND NATIONAL EXPOSURE. WE EMBRACE VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES TO EFFECT LASTING, MEANINGFUL CHANGE THROUGH COMMUNITY HEALTHY LIVING HUBS, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND NUTRITION EDUCATION, ACCESS TO FRESH PRODUCE AND OTHER HEALTH AND WELL-BEING PROGRAMS AIMED AT CHRONIC DISEASE PREVENTION WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY. ALL PROGRAMS ARE EVIDENCE BASED, CULTURALLY RELEVANT AND PHILANTHROPICALLY SUPPORTED. OUR IMPACT IS FELT EVERY DAY WITH A MISSION TO PUT CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD A HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY FOR ALL, OUR IMPACT IS FELT WHEN AN INDIVIDUAL MAKES A HEALTHY CHOICE, WHEN A MENTOR INSPIRES A CHILD AND WHEN A COMMUNITY COMES TOGETHER FOR THE COMMON GOOD.
Significant changes to organizational documents
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 4
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL CONSIST OF NOT LESS THAN FIVE (5) NOR MORE THAN TEN (10) MEMBERS, CONSISTING OF THE OFFICERS OF THE CORPORATE BOARD, IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR, STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE CHAIR, BOARD DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE CHAIR, AND UP TO THREE (3) AT LARGE MEMBERS FROM THE BOARD AS THE CHAIRPERSON MAY APPOINT WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE CORPORATE BOARD.
Review of form 990 by governing body
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b
THE FORM 990 WAS PREPARED BY Y STAFF AND SUBSEQUENTLY REVIEWED IN DETAIL AND REVISED AS RECOMMENDED BY THE Y'S FINANCE COMMITTEE. RESULTS OF THIS REVIEW WERE SUBSEQUENTLY REPORTED TO THE YMCA'S EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS BY THE ASSOCIATION'S TREASURER.
Conflict of interest policy
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c
FORM FILLED OUT ANNUALLY. ALL ARE REVIEWED BY THE PRESIDENT/CEO. PRESIDENT/CEO REVIEWS ANY ISSUES WITH THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND THEY DECIDE WHAT ACTION TO TAKE.
Process used to establish compensation of top management official
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a
COMPENSATION COMMITTEE: THE PURPOSE OF THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE (THE "COMMITTEE") OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS (THE "BOARD") OF THE Y SHALL BE TO OVERSEE THE PRESIDENT & CEO'S COMPENSATION POLICIES, PLANS AND PROGRAMS, AS WELL AS TO REVIEW THE CURRENT COMPENSATION TO BE PAID TO THE PRESIDENT & CEO. FOR PURPOSES OF THIS CHARTER, THE TERM "COMPENSATION" SHALL INCLUDE SALARY, LONG-TERM INCENTIVES, BONUSES, PERQUISITES AND SEVERANCE ARRANGEMENTS. THE POLICY OF THE COMMITTEE SHALL BE AS FOLLOWS: THE COMMITTEE SHALL SEEK TO MAINTAIN AN OVERALL COMPENSATION STRUCTURE DESIGNED TO ATTRACT, RETAIN AND MOTIVATE BY PROVIDING APPROPRIATE LEVELS OF RISK AND REWARD, ASSESSED ON A RELATIVE BASIS AT ALL LEVELS WITHIN THE ASSOCIATION AND IN PROPORTION TO INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTION AND PERFORMANCE. THE COMMITTEE SHALL SEEK TO ESTABLISH APPROPRIATE INCENTIVES FOR THE PRESIDENT & CEO TO FURTHER THE ASSOCIATION'S LONG-TERM STRATEGIC PLAN AND AVOID UNDUE EMPHASIS ON SHORT-TERM STRATEGIES. IN DETERMINING THE LONG-TERM INCENTIVE COMPONENT THE COMMITTEE WILL SEEK TO ACHIEVE AN APPROPRIATE LEVEL OF RISK AND REWARD, TAKING INTO CONSIDERATION THE ASSOCIATION'S PERFORMANCE, THE POTENTIAL BENEFITS AND THE COSTS TO THE ASSOCIATION. THE MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE AND THE COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON SHALL BE APPOINTED BY AND SERVE AT THE DISCRETION OF THE BOARD. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE SHALL CONSIST OF THE CURRENT BOARD CHAIR, PAST BOARD CHAIR, AND THE FUTURE BOARD CHAIR. THE COMMITTEE'S CHAIRPERSON SHALL HAVE FULL ACCESS TO ALL RECORDS AND PERSONNEL OF THE ASSOCIATION AS DEEMED NECESSARY. THE COMMITTEE SHALL HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO OBTAIN ADVICE AND ASSISTANCE FROM LEGAL, ACCOUNTING OR OTHER ADVISORS AND CONSULTANTS. OVERALL COMPENSATION STRATEGY: THE COMMITTEE SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR REVIEWING, MODIFYING AND MAKING RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE FULL BOARD REGARDING THE OVERALL COMPENSATION STRATEGY AND POLICIES FOR THE PRESIDENT & CEO, INCLUDING: REVIEWING AND SUGGESTING PERFORMANCE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES, WHICH SUPPORT AND REINFORCE THE ASSOCIATION'S LONG-TERM STRATEGIC GOALS, RELEVANT TO THE COMPENSATION OF THE ASSOCIATION'S PRESIDENT & CEO; EVALUATING AND RECOMMENDING TO THE BOARD THE COMPENSATION PLANS AND PROGRAMS ADVISABLE FOR THE PRESIDENT & CEO AS WELL AS THE MODIFICATION OR TERMINATION OF EXISTING PLANS AND PROGRAMS; REVIEWING REGIONAL AND INDUSTRY-WIDE COMPENSATION PRACTICES AND TRENDS TO ASSESS THE PROPRIETY, ADEQUACY AND COMPETITIVENESS OF THE ASSOCIATION'S EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PROGRAMS AMONG COMPARABLE COMPANIES IN THE ASSOCIATION'S INDUSTRY. HOWEVER, THE COMMITTEE SHALL EXERCISE INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT IN RECOMMENDING THE APPROPRIATE LEVELS AND TYPES OF COMPENSATION TO BE PAID; REVIEWING AND RECOMMENDING TO THE BOARD THE TERMS OF ANY EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS, SEPARATION ARRANGEMENTS, CHANGE-OF-CONTROL PROTECTIONS OR ANY OTHER COMPENSATORY ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE PRESIDENT & CEO; COMPENSATION OF THE PRESIDENT & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER: THE COMMITTEE SHALL RECOMMEND TO THE BOARD, FOR DETERMINATION AND APPROVAL, THE COMPENSATION AND OTHER TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT FOR THE PRESIDENT & CEO. THE COMMITTEE SHALL ALSO EVALUATE THE PERFORMANCE IN LIGHT OF RELEVANT PERFORMANCE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES, TAKING INTO ACCOUNT, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE POLICY OF THE COMMITTEE AND THE PRESIDENT & CEO'S PERFORMANCE IN: FOSTERING A CULTURE THAT PROMOTES THE HIGHEST LEVELS OF INTEGRITY AND THE HIGHEST ETHICAL STANDARDS; DEVELOPING AND EXECUTING THE ASSOCIATION'S LONG-TERM STRATEGIC PLAN AND CONDUCTING THE BUSINESS OF THE ASSOCIATION IN A MANNER APPROPRIATE TO ENHANCE LONG-TERM ASSOCIATION VALUE; ACHIEVING ANY OTHER PERFORMANCE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES DEEMED RELEVANT TO THE PRESIDENT & CEO AS ESTABLISHED BY THE COMMITTEE; AND ACHIEVING THE PRESIDENT & CEO'S INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES. COMPENSATION OF OTHER EXECUTIVE EMPLOYEES: THE COMMITTEE SHALL REVIEW REGIONAL AND INDUSTRY-WIDE COMPENSATION PRACTICES AND TRENDS TO ASSESS THE PROPRIETY, ADEQUACY AND COMPETITIVENESS OF THE ASSOCIATION'S EXECUTIVE'S COMPENSATION PROGRAMS AMONG COMPARABLE COMPANIES IN THE ASSOCIATION'S INDUSTRY; ADMINISTRATION OF COMPENSATION PLANS: THE COMMITTEE SHALL RECOMMEND TO THE BOARD THE ADOPTION, AMENDMENT AND TERMINATION OF THE ASSOCIATION'S INCENTIVE PLANS, BONUS PLANS, DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLANS AND SIMILAR PROGRAMS. THE COMMITTEE SHALL HAVE FULL POWER AND AUTHORITY TO ADMINISTER THESE PLANS, ESTABLISH GUIDELINES, INTERPRET PLAN DOCUMENTS, SELECT PARTICIPANTS, APPROVE GRANTS AND AWARDS, AND EXERCISE SUCH OTHER POWER AND AUTHORITY AS REQUIRED UNDER SUCH PLANS.
Process used to establish compensation of other officers/key employees
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15b
SAME REVIEW AND APPROVAL PROCESS AS FOR CEO, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND TOP MANAGEMENT.
Governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19
THE BY-LAWS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE SENT TO THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU EVERY YEAR. ALL GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICTS OF INTEREST POLICIES ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC THROUGH THE Y'S WEBSITE AND UPON REQUEST.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.