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
VALLEY SHORE YMCA
Employer identification number
06-0646979
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?
................
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.") ....
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) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(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. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
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 2012 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
.........
14
15
Public support percentage for 2011 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
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
.....................................................
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.") .
403,821
403,821
283,478
218,317
362,884
1,672,321
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......
3,395,354
3,252,886
3,280,514
2,691,815
2,664,043
15,284,612
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.
3,799,175
3,656,707
3,563,992
2,910,132
3,026,927
16,956,933
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.)
16,956,933
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...
3,799,175
3,656,707
3,563,992
2,910,132
3,026,927
16,956,933
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
2,879
1,911
2,181
1,572
194
8,737
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
2,879
1,911
2,181
1,572
194
8,737
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.)..
3,802,054
3,658,618
3,566,173
2,911,704
3,027,121
16,965,670
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
99.950 %
16
Public support percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
97.780 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2012 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
0 %
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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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
VALLEY SHORE YMCA
Employer identification number
06-0646979
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT OUR YMCA IS COMMITTED TO NURTURING THE POTENTIAL OF EVERY CHILD AND TEEN. WE BELIEVE THAT ALL KIDS DESERVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCOVER WHO THEY ARE AND WHAT THEY CAN ACHIEVE. THAT'S WHY WE HELP YOUNG PEOPLE CULTIVATE THE VALUES, SKILLS, AND RELATIONSHIPS THAT LEAD TO POSITIVE BEHAVIORS, BETTER HEALTH, AND EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT. OUR YMCA PROGRAMS, SUCH AS BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE, SUMMER CAMP, YOUTH ENRICHMENT, AND SUMMER OF SERVICE OFFER A RANGE OF EXPERIENCES THAT ENRICH COGNITIVE, SOCIAL, PHYSICAL, AND EMOTIONAL GROWTH. EXPENSES INCLUDE SUBSIDIES AND DIRECT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE THAT MAKE PARTICIPATION POSSIBLE FOR MANY OF THE YOUNG PEOPLE WE ENGAGE. FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS REGARDING THESE CRITICAL PROGRAMS AND THEIR IMPACT, SEE PART III 4B. HEALTHY LIVING THE Y IS A LEADING VOICE ON HEALTH AND WELL-BEING. WE BRING FAMILIES CLOSER TOGETHER, EN-COURAGE GOOD HEALTH, AND FOSTER CONNECTIONS THROUGH FITNESS, SPORTS, FUN, AND SHARED INTERESTS. AS A RESULT, 14,000 PEOPLE IN OUR COMMUNITY ARE RECEIVING THE SUPPORT, GUIDANCE, AND RESOURCES THEY NEED TO ACHIEVE GREATER HEALTH IN SPRIT, MIND, AND BODY. THIS IS PARTICULARLY IMPORTANT AS OUR NATION STRUGGLES WITH AN OBESITY CRISIS, FAMILIES STRUGGLE WITH WORK/ LIFE BALANCE, AND INDIVIDUALS SEARCH FOR PERSONAL FULFILLMENT. OUR PROGRAMS ARE ACCESSIBLE, AFFORDABLE, AND OPEN TO ALL FAITHS, BACKGROUNDS, ABILITIES, AND INCOME LEVELS. IN 2012, WE PROVIDED 120,000 IN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO PEOPLE WHO OTHERWISE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ABLE TO AFFORD TO PARTICIPATE. ADDITIONALLY, WE OFFERED HOPE IS POWER, A FREE 12- WEEK PROGRAM TO MORE THAN THIRTY CANCER SURVIVORS TO HELP THEM OVERCOME THE FATIGUE AND DECONDITIONING OF CANCER AND ITS TREATMENT. FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS REGARDING THESE CRITICAL PROGRAMS AND THEIR IMPACT, SEE SCHEDULE PART III 4A. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY OUR YMCA BELIEVES IN GIVING BACK AND SUPPORTING OUR NEIGHBORS. WE HAVE BEEN LISTENING AND RESPONDING TO OUR COMMUNITY'S MOST CRITICAL SOCIAL NEEDS FOR MORE THAN 65 YEARS. Y PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES, SUCH AS PROVIDING FREE SHOWERS TO OUR COMMUNITY AFTER HURRICANES, OFFERING CPR AND FIRST AID TRAINING, AND PROVIDING FREE MEMBERSHIPS FOR ACTIVE MILITARY FAMILIES ARE EXAMPLES OF HOW WE DELIVER TRAINING, RESOURCES, AND SUPPORT THAT EMPOWER OUR NEIGHBORS TO EFFECT CHANGE, BRIDGE GAPS, AND OVERCOME OBSTACLES. IN 2012, WE ENGAGED 100 YMCA MEMBERS, PARTICIPANTS, AND VOLUNTEERS IN ACTIVITIES THAT STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITY AND PAVE THE WAY FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS TO THRIVE.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
FORM 990
THE FINANCIAL RESULTS IN 2012 DO NOT REFLECT A TYPICAL YEAR FOR THE VALLEY-SHORE YMCA. IN 2012, THERE WAS A DISCOVERY OF FINANCIAL ISSUES RELATING BACK TO YEARS PRIOR. OF THE OPERATING LOSS SHOWN FOR 2012, 142,000 WAS FROM UNRECORDED EXPENSES AND OVERSTATED REVENUE FROM 2011 AND 28,000 IN UNRECORDED DEPRECIATION EXPENSE FROM 2010 AND 2011. WE ABSORBED ALL THE LOSSES WITHIN 2012 AND ANTICIPATE CLEAN RECORDS GOING FORWARD. WE ALSO UNDERTOOK MANAGERIAL AND OPERATIONAL CHANGES IN 2012 TO BEGIN TO GET FINANCIAL HOUSE BACK IN ORDER. IN 2012, WE UNDERTOOK A NATIONWIDE SEARCH AND HIRED A NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IN DECEMBER 2012 TO EVALUATE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES, CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR REVENUE GENERATION AND CONTROL EXPENSES. IN JUNE 2013, WE HIRED A NEW CONTROLLER TO IMPROVE OUR FINANCIAL CONTROLS AND SYSTEMS AND RELIABILITY OF OUR RECORDS. WE HAVE A DEDICATED FINANCE COMMITTEE, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AND MANAGEMENT STAFF WORKING HARD TO ENSURE THE FUTURE FINANCIAL SUCCESS OF THE ORGANIZATION FOR DECADES TO COME.
FIRST ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A
PART III, 4A - HEALTHY LIVING OUR ACTIVE OLDER ADULT CLASSES PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE 30% OF OUR SENIOR MEMBERS TO SOCIALIZE, IMPROVE THEIR PHYSICAL FITNESS TO BE ABLE TO LEAD MORE ACTIVE AND PRODUCTIVE LIVES IN RETIREMENT, INCLUDING PERFORMING ROUTINE HOUSEHOLD ACTIVITIES, TRAVEL, PURSUE HOBBIES, AND ACTIVELY ENGAGE WITH FAMILY, PARTICULARLY GRANDCHILDREN. WE OFFER SPECIALLY DESIGNED WATER AND LAND BASED ACTIVITIES FOR ALL OF OUR DIFFERENT MEMBER POPULATIONS. 80% OF AMERICANS ARE CONSIDERED "HEALTH SEEKERS," INDIVIDUALS WHO STRUGGLE TO MAKE HEALTH AND WELLNESS A PRIORITY AND REGULAR PART OF THEIR DAILY ACTIVITIES. WE PROVIDE THE SUPPORT AND ENVIRONMENT NEEDED TO HELP MEMBERS DEVELOP ROUTINES, SUPPORT NETWORKS, AND PROPER ACTIVITY LEVELS TO IMPROVE THEIR OVERALL HEALTH. WE PROVIDE A VARIETY OF CLASSES, SPORTS LEAGUES, INSTRUCTION, AND WELLNESS ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING SWIMMING, TO ENSURE THAT MEMBERS CAN MAINTAIN AN EFFECTIVE LIFESTYLE. WE TAKE SPECIAL PRIDE THE EFFORT WE PUT FORTH TO HELP MEMBERS BUILD RELATIONSHIPS THAT MOTIVATE THEM TO COME TO THE YMCA. WE BELIEVE THAT LIFELONG WELLNESS STARTS WITH LEARNING TO LOVE PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES OF ALL SORTS FROM AN EARLY AGE. FOR THIS REASON, WE OFFER A WIDE RANGE OF ACTIVITIES TO ENGAGE THE BODIES OF CHILDREN OF ALL AGES. WE OFFER SWIM LESSONS AND COMPETITIVE SWIMMING, YOUTH SPORTS INSTRUCTION (SOCCER, BASKETBALL, T-BALL, RUNNING, AND MORE), AND RECREATIONAL PLAY AT OUR YMCA AND AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN THE TOWNS WE SERVE.
SECOND ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B
PART III, 4B - YOUTH DEVELOPMENT OUR BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS PROVIDE 250 OF CHILDREN IN SIX TOWNS WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO PLAY, SOCIALIZE AND LEARN WITH THEIR CLASSMATES IN A SAFE AND FUN ENVIRONMENT, WHICH ENABLES PARENTS TO WORK WITH PEACE OF MIND THAT THEIR CHILDREN ARE WELL CARED FOR. WE WORK CLOSELY WITH OUR SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS TO ENSURE THAT OUR STAFF ARE SUPPORTING THE NEEDS OF THE SCHOOLS THROUGH HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE AND STRUCTURED CURRICULUM-BASED ACTIVITIES. WE OFFER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO ENSURE THAT ALL FAMILIES CAN PARTICIPATE, REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY. 40 PARTICIPANTS RECEIVED 7,000 IN FINANCIAL AID IN 2012. THE YMCA BELIEVES THAT CAMPING SIGNIFICANTLY CONTRIBUTES TO THE HEALTHY GROWTH OF CHILDREN BY TEACHING THEM INDEPENDENCE, DECISION-MAKING, CREATIVITY AND IMPORTANT SOCIAL SKILLS. DAY CAMP HAS BECOME A PRIMARY SOURCE OF CHILDCARE FOR WORKING FAMILIES DURING THE SUMMER. IN 2012, WE PROVIDED 11,000 IN SCHOLARSHIPS AND SERVED MORE THAN 350 FAMILIES. THE HOURS BETWEEN AFTER SCHOOL AND DINNER TIME ARE CONSIDERED TO BE "THE DANGER ZONE" IN WHICH BORED, UNSUPERVISED CHILDREN ENGAGE IN THE MOST RISKY BEHAVIORS WHILE THEIR PARENTS ARE AT WORK. OUR YOUTH ENRICHMENT PROGRAM PROVIDES CHILDREN AN OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN ACTIVITIES THAT APPEAL TO A WIDE RANGE OF INTERESTS, SUCH AS ARCHERY, COOKING, OR VARIOUS SPORTS. IN 2012, MORE THAN 350 CHILDREN PARTICIPATED. SUMMER OF SERVICE PROVIDES TEENS WITH AN OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE WORKFORCE. TEENS LEARN IMPORTANT SKILLS SUCH AS COMPLETING JOB APPLICATIONS, ANSWERING INTERVIEW QUESTIONS, PROPER DRESS AND BODY LANGUAGE, AND MORE. ADDITIONALLY, WE PARTNER WITH LOCAL BUSINESSES TO GIVE PARTICIPANTS TOURS OF THEIR BUSINESS AND ADVICE AROUND CAREER DEVELOPMENT. DROWNING IS THE SECOND LEADING CAUSE OF DEATH IN CHILDREN. WE ARE COMMITTED TO ENSURING THAT THE KIDS WHO LIVE IN OUR SHORELINE COMMUNITIES HAVE THE BASIC SAFETY AND SWIM SKILLS TO BE SAFE AROUND AND IN THE WATER. OUR FIT KIDS LEARN TO SWIM PROGRAM TEACHES EVERY FIRST GRADER IN WESTBROOK HOW TO SWIM FOR FREE.
ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
EACH MEMBER OF THE BOARD RECEIVES A COPY OF THE 990 BEFORE FILING. AFTER REVIEW, THE BOARD VOTES ON APPROVAL OF THE FORM. ONCE APPROVED, IT IS THEN FILED.
ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C
UNDER THE LEADERSHIP OF THE BOARD CHAIRPERSON, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REVIEWS THE ANNUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORMS SUBMITTED PRIOR TO THE ANNUAL MEETING EACH YEAR.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A
FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION OF THE CEO, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OR TOP MANAGEMENT, BOARD MEMBERS ARE NOTIFIED THAT THE APPRAISAL PROCESS HAS BEEN INITIATED. BOARD MEMBERS ARE ASKED TO ANONYMOUSLY COMPLETE AN ONLINE FORM THAT COVERS KEY AREAS AND ALLOWS FOR COMMENTS. MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REVIEW THE FORMS AND COMMENTS. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE DEVELOPS AN APPRAISAL WHICH GIVES A NUMERICAL RATING FOR EACH KEY AREA. IT ALSO GIVES A WEIGHTED AVERAGE BASED ON THE IMPORTANCE OF EACH AREA. AN APPRAISAL DOCUMENT IS GIVEN TO THE CEO FOR REVIEW AND RESPONSE.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
ALL GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST WITHIN A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME.
RECONCILIATION OF CHANGES - OTHER
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR PROGRAMS AND MEMBERSHIP -80,645 FUNDRAISING EXPENSES -4,643 SCHOLARSHIPS FOR PROGRAMS AND MEMBERSHIPS 80,645 FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 4,643
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.