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
GEORGIA MOUNTAIN YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION INC
Employer identification number
58-2203268
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
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—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
..................................................
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
..............................................
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) 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.") .
2,098,357
3,130,925
1,252,892
1,230,429
1,089,284
8,801,887
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......
1,866,599
1,831,375
3,226,052
3,353,761
4,077,259
14,355,046
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
164,268
204,802
174,387
543,457
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.
3,964,956
4,962,300
4,643,212
4,788,992
5,340,930
23,700,390
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
50,500
50,500
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..
50,500
50,500
8
Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
23,649,890
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...
3,964,956
4,962,300
4,643,212
4,788,992
5,340,930
23,700,390
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
225
28
3
18
274
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
225
28
3
18
274
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.).
3,964,956
4,962,525
4,643,240
4,788,995
5,340,948
23,700,664
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
99.790 %
16
Public support percentage from 2010 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
99.630 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2011 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
0 %
18
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
....
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) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Page 4
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
GEORGIA MOUNTAIN YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION INC
Employer identification number
58-2203268
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
AMENDED RETURN EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PAGE 1, ITEM B
THE RETURN HAS NOT BEEN AMENDED, BUT HAS BEEN PREVIOUSLY PAPER FILED DUE TO A NAME CHANGE. WE HAVE BEEN INSTRUCTED TO EFILE THE RETURN, EVEN THOUGH YOU HAVE ALREADY ACCEPTED THE PAPER COPY. OUR SYSTEM WILL NOT LET US FILE THE RETURN A SECOND TIME UNLESS WE CHECK THE 'AMENDED' BOX AND UNCHECK THE 'NAME CHANGE' BOX.
ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
"TO PUT CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS, SERVICES AND RELATIONSHIPS THAT BUILD HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY FOR ALL." VISION THE YMCA IS A CHRISTIAN MOVEMENT THAT STRIVES TO EXEMPLIFY CHRIST. OUR STAFF WILL MIRROR THE IMAGE OF CHRIST IN ALL RELATIONS WITH THE PEOPLE WE SERVE AND THOSE WHO ARE A PART OF OUR COMMUNITY. WE WILL IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGH PROGRAMS AND SERVICES WHICH PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE TO REACH THEIR HIGHEST POTENTIAL, DEVELOP A POSITIVE ATTITUDE OF SELF AND OTHERS, APPRECIATE GOOD HEALTH & WELLNESS, ACQUIRE A VALUES SYSTEM AND ELEVATE SPIRITUAL AWARENESS THAT MANIFESTS ITSELF IN OUR DAILY LIVES. WE WELCOME INTO OUR FELLOWSHIP PERSONS OF OTHER RELIGIOUS FAITHS AND OF NONE. VALUES THE YMCA IS COMMITTED TO PUTTING CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE. YMCA PROGRAMS, ACTIVITIES AND RELATIONSHIPS TEACH AND MODEL CHRISTIAN VALUES IN ORDER TO STRENGTHEN KIDS, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES. CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY, AND FAITH ARE CORE VALUES EVIDENT IN ALL THAT WE DO. WE ARE A PRIVATE, NOT-FOR-PROFIT, MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION THAT SERVES THE HALL COUNTY COMMUNITY. WE SEEK TO BROADEN AN INDIVIDUAL'S INVOLVEMENT, FIRST FROM PARTICIPANT TO MEMBER AND LATER TO VOLUNTEER, DONOR AND ADVOCATE. YMCA PROGRAMS ARE DEVELOPMENTAL IN NATURE, HELPING PEOPLE GROW IN SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY, WHILE RECOGNIZING THE BENEFITS OF RECREATIONAL TIME AND PURSUITS. WE SEEK TO BE FAIRLY PRICED, AFFORDABLE TO ALL, AND PERCEIVED AS A GOOD VALUE. CHARITABLE AND EARNED REVENUE TOGETHER PROVIDE THE NECESSARY RESOURCES TO ACCOMPLISH OUR MISSION. A GENEROUS AND EASILY ACCESSIBLE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM KEEPS OUR PROGRAMS AND FACILITIES OPEN TO ALL. THE ORGANIZATION'S PLANNING AND ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS ARE CENTRALLY COORDINATED WHILE PROGRAM DELIVERY IS DECENTRALIZED. FOUNDING THE HALL COUNTY YMCA, NOW KNOWN AS THE GEORGIA MOUNTAINS YMCA WAS FOUNDED IN 1996 BY A GROUP OF GAINESVILLE'S LEADING CITIZENS. WORLD WIDE YMCA MOVEMENT THE YMCA AS AN ORGANIZATION WAS BORN ON JUNE 6, 1844 IN LONDON, ENGLAND BY A YOUNG MAN BY THE NAME OF GEORGE WILLIAMS. THE YMCA QUICKLY SPREAD AROUND THE WORLD COMING TO NORTH AMERICA IN 1851 IN BOSTON AND TORONTO. TODAY THERE ARE YMCAS LOCATED AROUND THE WORLD IN OVER 220 DIFFERENT COUNTRIES. LOCAL AUTONOMY WHILE EACH LOCAL YMCA MUST BE CHARTERED BY THE YMCA OF THE USA, WHICH IS PART OF THE WORLD COUNCIL OF YMCAS, EACH LOCAL YMCA IS COMPLETELY LOCALLY AUTONOMOUS. IN ORDER TO BE CHARTERED, THE YMCA MUST HAVE A PURPOSE IN KEEPING WITH THE WORLDWIDE PURPOSE OF THE YMCA. THEY MUST BE GOVERNED BY A LOCAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND EMPLOY A STAFF WHO HAS BEEN TRAINED TO BE PROFESSIONAL YMCA DIRECTORS. SERVICE AREA THE GEORGIA MOUNTAINS YMCA IS CHARTERED BY THE YMCA OF THE USA TO SERVE ALL OF SEVEN COUNTIES IN THE NORTHEAST GEORGIA AREAS: HALL, DAWSON, LUMPKIN, WHITE, UNION, TOWNS AND GILMER COUNTIES. THESE COUNTIES REPRESENT A TOTAL POPULATION OF MORE THAN 400,000 PEOPLE WITH 53% OF THOSE PEOPLE RESIDING IN HALL. BRANCHES/EXTENTION IN ORDER TO SERVE THE BROAD AREA THE ASSOCIATION CREATES BRANCHES THAT SERVE A GIVEN GEOGRAPHIC COMMUNITY THROUGH PROGRAMS, VOLUNTEERISM, AND SERVICES. EACH BRANCH OPERATES UNDER THE OVERALL CHARTER AND AUSPICE OF THE GEORGIA MOUNTAINS YMCA. LEGAL STATUS THE GEORGIA MOUNTAINS YMCA IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION INCORPORATED IN THE STATE OF GEORGIA AND RECOGNIZED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE AS AN ORGANIZATION MEETING THE REQUIREMENTS OF A 501 (C) 3 ORGANIZATION AND IS NOT A PRIVATE FOUNDATION. GOVERNANCE THE GEORGIA MOUNTAINS YMCA IS GOVERNED BY A BOARD OF DIRECTORS CONSISTING OF UP TO 12 PERSONS ELECTED AT LARGE FROM THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY. ELECTIONS ARE HELD IN NOVEMBER FOR EACH YEAR. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SETS ALL POLICY, ADOPTS THE STRATEGIC PLAN, EMPLOYS AND MONITORS MANAGEMENT. EACH BRANCH OR EXTENSION ALSO CONTAINS A BRANCH ADVISORY BOARD THAT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE POLICY, DIRECTION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ASSOCIATION'S POLICIES IN ITS ASSIGNED GEOGRAPHIC AREA. THE MANAGEMENT OF THE ASSOCIATION IS IN THE HANDS OF A STAFF HEADED UP BY A CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER. THE C.E.O. REPORTS TO THE ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS. YMCA GOALS THROUGH 2012 RESPOND TO POPULATION CHANGES THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE NORTHEAST GEORGIA COMMUNITY AND REFLECT THE DIVERSITY OF OUR COMMUNITY IN ITS PEOPLE, PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. EXPAND ITS MEMBERSHIP BASE THROUGHOUT NORTHEAST GEORGIA AND INCREASE THE AWARENESS OF BENEFITS OF YMCA MEMBERSHIP IN THE COMMUNITY. ENGAGE, DEVELOP AND RETAIN AN ENTHUSIASTIC AND ENERGETIC GROUP OF STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS THAT IS REPRESENTATIVE OF A DIVERSE COMMUNITY. PROVIDE PROGRAMS THAT REINFORCE THE YMCA'S CORE VALUES FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES, AND IMPROVE THE PHYSICAL, SOCIAL AND SPIRITUAL WELL BEING OF THE COMMUNITY. COMMIT TO CONTINUALLY CARE FOR AND IMPROVE ITS FIXED ASSETS AND PROVIDE SAFE AND COMFORTABLE FACILITIES THAT ARE ATTRACTIVE TO THE COMMUNITY. EXPAND ITS FINANCIAL RESOURCES, INSURING THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL VIABILITY AND CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE COMMUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN SUPPORTING ITS CHARITABLE WORK.
FIRST ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A
FISCAL MANAGEMENT FINANCIAL DEVELOPMENT PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM-QUALITY IMPROVEMENT AFTER-SCHOOL CHILD CARE: THE GEORGIA MOUNTAINS YMCA CURRENTLY PROVIDES ACADEMIC, RECREATION AND PROGRAM BASED ACTIVITIES FOR 1,200 CHILDREN EVERY AFTERNOON, 38 WEEKS PER YEAR IN 25 SYSTEM SCHOOLS THROUGHOUT HALL COUNTY. MORE THAN 360 OF THESE CHILDREN, NEARLY 30%, ARE ABLE TO ATTEND THE PROGRAMS AT NO CHARGE UTILIZING OUR YMCA FINANCIAL AID AND STATE/FEDERAL FUNDING SOURCES. YOUTH SPORTS: IN 2011 THE GEORGIA MOUNTAINS YMCA PROVIDED 1,800 CHILDREN WITH RECREATION PROGRAMS IN BASKETBALL, SOCCER, FOOTBALL, TOURNAMENTS, VOLLEYBALL, SPORTS CAMPS AND BASEBALL. THESE PROGRAMS CONTINUE TO GROW FOR YOUNGER CHILDREN AGES 3-8 YEARS OF AGE. ALL FAMILIES PAY FEES THAT ARE REASONABLE FOR PROGRAM OPERATIONS AND ALL FEES ARE BASED ON INCOME AND FAMILY SIZE. AQUATICS/SWIMMING: IN 2011 MORE THAN 500 SWIMMERS PARTICIPATED IN VARIOUS LEARN TO SWIM PROGRAMS INCLUDING CHILDREN AND ADULT. MORE THAN A 100 "ACTIVE OLDER ADULTS", OVER THE AGE OF 50 PARTICIPATED IN DAILY WATER FITNESS PROGRAMS, WHILE MORE THAN 300 CHILDREN WERE TAUGHT TO SWIM. PROGRAMS ARE INCLUDED IN MEMBERSHIPS OFFERED BY THE YMCA. SOME AQUATIC PROGRAMS REQUIRE A FEE WHICH IS BASED ON FAMILY SIZE AND INCOME. OLDER YOUTH & TEEN PROGRAMS: IN 2011 THE YMCA SERVED MORE THAN 650 TEENAGERS AGES 12-16 IN VARIOUS MIDDLE SCHOOL CLUBS, YOUTH AND GOVERNMENTS ACTIVITIES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE STATE YMCA IN GEORGIA, AS WELL AS PARTICIPATION IN MONTHLY LOCK-INS, CONCERTS, INTERN PROGRAMS, YOUTH SPORTS, AND SUMMER CAMPS. ALL FEES ARE MINIMAL AND BASED ON FAMILY SIZE AND INCOME. WELLNESS PROGRAMMING: IN 2011 THE YMCA SERVED MORE THAN 2,500 MEMBERS IN VARIOUS WELLNESS AND FITNESS ACTIVITIES. THROUGH OUR STRONG WELLNESS BASED INITIATIVE, AND OUR CONTINUED INVOLVEMENT IN ACTIVATE AMERICA THE GEORGIA MOUNTAINS YMCA SERVES A VARIETY OF PEOPLE FROM ALL BACKGROUNDS THAT MIRROR THE MAKEUP OF THE HALL COUNTY AREA. ALL FEES TO PARTICIPATE IN WELLNESS PROGRAMS ARE INCLUDED IN OUR MEMBERSHIP FEE WHICH IS BASED ON FAMILY SIZE AND INCOME. MORE THAN 70 GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES ARE AVAILABLE ALONG WITH OUR KID FIT PROGRAMS, ROCK & ROLL FITNESS PROGRAMS, WALKING CLUBS, WATER AEROBICS AND MORE. IN 2008 THE YMCA WENT FURTHER IN PROVIDING ONLINE FITNESS TRACKING INCLUDED FOR EVERY MEMBER OF THE YMCA. IN AN EFFORT TO ENSURE ALL MEMBERS KEEP WITH THEIR PROGRAMS THE ONLINE SYSTEM, CALLED FITLINXX TRACKS AND UPDATES MEMBERS ON THEIR PROGRESS. IN ADDITION, YMCA TRAINERS AND COACHES ARE AVAILABLE TO OUR MEMBERS AT NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE. OPEN DOORS PROGRAM: IN 2011 THE YMCA SERVED MORE THAN 18,000 PEOPLE WITHIN THE DOORS OF OUR FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS. THROUGH OUR OPEN DOORS PROGRAM EVERY PERSON WISHING TO BE A PART OF THE YMCA IS ALLOWED TO DO SO REGARDLESS OF THE ABILITY TO PAY. WE PRIDE OURSELVES ON OUR EXCELLENT FINANCIAL AID PROGRAM, GRANTS AND FOUNDATIONS, AND 21ST CENTURY AFTER-SCHOOL SITES WHERE MANY ARE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE AT NO CHARGE. IN 2009, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVED TEMPORARY EXTENDED SCHOLARSHIPS TO MEMBERS WHO MAY HAVE LOST THEIR JOBS. AT THIS TIME WE ARE PLEASED TO REPORT THAT 45% OF ALL PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR FINANCIAL AID OPEN DOORS PROGRAM AND 42% OF ALL FACILITY MEMBERS HAVE TAKEN ADVANTAGE OF THE SAME.
ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
THE RETURN IS REVIEWED BY THE CEO AND CFO BEFORE IT IS SUBMITTED. IN ADDITION, A COPY OF THE RETURN IS PROVIDED TO EACH BOARD MEMBER.
ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C
ANNUALLY, THE PRESIDENT OF THE ASSOCIATION SENDS A COPY OF THE CONFLICT OF ITNEREST POLICY AND QUESTIONNAIRE TO EACH DIRECTOR, OFFICER, AND SELECTED EMPLOYEE. THAT INDIVIDUAL MUST COMPLETE AND SIGN THE FORM AND RETURN IT TO THE PRESIDENT.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A
ONE OF THE KEY PERFORMANCE FACTORS AMONG BEST PRACTICES FOR HUMAN RESOURCES ORGANIZATIONS IS THE MONITORING, CONTROLLING, AND ADMINISTERING OF COMPENSATION POLICIES, PROCESSES, AND PROGRAMS. IN THE GEORGIA MOUNTAINS YMCA OUR COMPENSATION PROGRAM, POLICIES AND PROCEDURES ARE DESIGNED TO ENSURE: COMPETITIVE SALARIES PROVIDE EQUAL PAY FOR EQUAL WORK WITHOUT REGARD TO SEX, RACE, RELIGION, OR ETHNIC DIFFERENCES. PROVIDE A STRUCTURED "JOBS-GRADE SYSTEM BASED ON HAY ANALYSIS AND BEST PRACTICES. ANNUAL SALARY SURVEY REVIEWS AND PROGRESSIVE REGIONAL SALARY ANALYSIS IN PROVIDING DIRECTION ON COMPENSATION PLANNING, MERIT POOL DEVELOPMENT, AND JOB VALUING. CONSIDER COLA IMPACTS REGARDING ANY ADJUSTMENTS REQUIRED BASED ON COST OF LIVING, JOB MARKET VALUES, SKILLS AND TECHNICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS ON JOBS CHANGES AND / OR ENHANCEMENTS. IN ADDITION TO OUR STRUCTURED COMPENSATION PRACTICES, THE GEORGIA MOUNTAINS YMCA'S COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY IS A "PAY FOR PERFORMANCE" POLICY. WE CONTINUE TO STRIVE TO REWARD TOP PERFORMERS AND TO ENCOURAGE IMPROVED PERFORMANCE AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT IN RELEVANT AREAS AND TECHNICAL KNOWHOW AND SKILLS. JOB GRADES ARE ESTABLISHED SO THAT SALARY RANGES REFLECT THE JOB'S VALUE TO THE ORGANIZATION AS WELL AS TO REFLECT IMPACT OF RELATED WORK TO THE OVERALL SUCCESS OF OUR ORGANIZATION. IT SHALL BE NOTED THAT PART OF THE COMPENSATION FOR FULL TIME EMPLOYEES ARE THE BENEFITS PROVIDED IN SUCH AREAS AS HEALTH INSURANCE, DENTAL INSURANCE, LIFE INSURANCE, VACATION TIME, AND PERSONAL PAID TIME OFF FOR OBSERVED HOLIDAYS. IN ADDITION BENEFIT DOLLARS PROVIDED TO SUPPORT LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT FOR JOB AND CAREER GROWTH. KEY COMPONENTS TO OUR PROCESS INCLUDE: CONSISTENCY IN POLICY APPLICATION. TIMELY SURVEYS AND SALARY REVIEWS ON AN ANNUAL BASE. JOB DESCRIPTIONS THAT FULLY REFLECT NEEDED TECHNICAL AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AS WELL AS POSITION VALUE TO THE ORGANIZATION APPLICATION OF RE-EVALUATION PROCESSES REGARDING JOB CATEGORIES, AND JOB FAMILIES BASED ON RELATED IMPACT AND CHANGING NEEDS OF OUR ORGANIZATION. MAINTENANCE OF AN EXEMPT AND NON-EXEMPT, AND EXECUTIVE JOB STRUCTURES. ADHERENCE TO OUR "PAY FOR PERFORMANCE" PRACTICES. CONSISTENTLY REWARDS FOR ADVANCEMENT OF RELEVANT TECHNICAL SKILLS, AND THE FURTHER DEVELOPMENT OF ASSOCIATES. RECOGNITION OF EXTERNAL ECONOMIC PRESSURES THAT CAN AND DO IMPACT OUR EMPLOYEES AND THE ORGANIZATION AS A WHOLE. THE VALUES OF FAIRNESS ARE THE FOUNDATION OF OUR PAY PHILOSOPHY COUPLED WITH STRONG ADHERENCE TO CONSISTENCY OF BEST PRACTICES IN ADMINISTRATING OUR "PAY FOR PERFORMANCE" COMPENSATION PLAN.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR OFFICERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B
AS ABOVE
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.