Form990-EZ
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Short Form
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code
(except black lung benefit trust or private foundation)
bullet Sponsoring organizations of donor advised funds, organizations that operate one or more hospital facilities, and certain controlling organizations as defined in section 512(b)(13) must file Form 990 (see instructions).
All other organizations with gross receipts less than $200,000 and total assets less than $500,000 at the end of the year may use this form.
bulletThe organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements.
OMB No. 1545-1150
2011
Open to Public
Inspection
A
For the 2011 calendar year, or tax year beginning 11-01-2011, and ending 10-31-2012
B
Check if applicable:
C Name of organization
DIAMOND LAKE YACHT CLUB
 
Number and street (or P. O. box, if mail is not delivered to street address)P O BOX 363
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4 CASSOPOLIS, MI49031
D Employer identification number

38-6085405
E Telephone number

(574) 276-9992
F Group Exemption
Number. . bullet  
G Accounting method: Other (specify) bullet   H Check bulletI Website:bulletWWW.DLYC.ORGJ Tax-Exempt status(check only one)—( 7) bullet(insert no.) or
K Check bullet A Form 990-EZ or Form 990 return is not required though Form 990-N (e-postcard) may be required (see instructions). But if the organization chooses to file a return, be sure to file a complete return.
L Add lines 5b, 6c, and 7b, to line 9 to determine gross receipts; If gross receipts are $200,000 or more, or if total assets (Part II, line 25, column (B) below) are $500,000 or more,file Form 990 instead of Form 990-EZ........... bullet $ 105,211
Part IRevenue, Expenses, and Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances (see the instructions for Part I.)Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part I...........
VerticalRevenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received............... 1 3,960
2 Program service revenue including government fees and contracts ............ 2 43,839
3 Membership dues and assessments...................... 3 50,000
4 Investment income........................... 4 47
5a Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory........ 5a  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses........... 5b  
c Gain or (loss) from sale of assets other than inventory (Subtract line 5b from line 5a) ...... 5c  
6 Gaming and fundraising events
a Gross income from gaming (attach Schedule G if greater than $15,000) . 6a  
b Gross income from fundraising events (not including $   of contributions
from fundraising events reported on line 1) (attach Schedule G if the
sum of such gross income and contributions exceeds $15,000) 6b  
c Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events....... 6c  
d Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (Add lines 6a and 6b and subtract line 6c) 6d  
7a Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances........ 7a  
b Less: cost of goods sold................. 7b  
c Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (Subtract line 7b from line 7a) ......... 7c  
8 Other revenue (describe in Schedule O) ..................... 8 7,365
9 Total revenue. Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8................. 9 105,211
VerticalExpenses 10 Grants and similar amounts paid (list in Schedule O) ................. 10  
11 Benefits paid to or for members........................ 11  
12 Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits................ 12  
13 Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors............ 13 690
14 Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance................... 14 32,519
15 Printing, publications, postage, and shipping................... 15 4,435
16 Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) .................... 16 56,968
17 Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 .................... 17 94,612
VerticalNetAssets 18 Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9)............ 18 10,599
19 Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (from line 27, column (A)) (must agree with
end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return)................ 19 319,747
20 Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) .......... 20  
21 Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 18 through 20.........Bullet 21 330,346
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions.
Cat. No. 10642I Form 990-EZ (2011)
Form 990-EZ (2011)
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Part IIBalance Sheets (see the instructions for Part II.)Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part II.............

(See the instructions for Part II.)(A) Beginning of year(B) End of year
22Cash, savings, and investments................
36,834
22
42,119
23Land and buildings....................
385,279
23
371,419
24Other assets (describe in Schedule O) ..........
1,045
24
960
25Total assets......................
423,158
25
414,498
26
Total liabilities (describe in Schedule O) .............
103,411
26
84,152
27Net assets or fund balances (line 27 of column (B) must agree with line 21)..
319,747
27
330,346
Part IIIStatement of Program Service Accomplishments (see the instructions for Part III.) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part III . Expenses
(Required for section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) trusts; optional for others.)
What is the organization's primary exempt purpose? OPERATING RECREATIONAL AND DINING FACILITIES FOR MEMBERS.
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. In a clear and concise manner, describe the services provided, the number of persons benefited, and other relevant information for each program title.
28 OPERATING A BOATING FACILITY AND HOSTING BOATING EVENTS FOR ITS MEMBERS. APPROXIMATELY 14 ADULT SAILERS SAILED WEEKLY AND APPROXIMATELY 40 YOUTH SAILED IN YOUTH PROGRAMS AND YOUTH RACES.
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet
28a  
29 PLANNING AND OPERATING SPECIFIC SOCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR ITS MEMBERS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. 20 DIFFERENT EVENTS WERE HELD DURING THE YEAR.
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet
29a  
30 PLANNING AND OPERATING BOATING, SWIMMING, SAILING, GOLF, AND TENNIS EVENTS FOR ITS YOUTH MEMBERS, INCLUDING PROVIDING PAID SUPERVISION. A TOTAL OF 88 CHILDREN PARTICIPATED: 62 IN SAILING, 52 IN SWIM, 50 IN TENNIS AND 36 IN GOLF.
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet
30a  
MAKING ITS FACILITIES AVAILABLE FOR PRIVATE FUNCTIONS PLANNED AND OPERATED BY ITS MEMBERS. RENTED OUT VARIOUS TIMES TO MEMBERS DURING THE YEAR. PUBLISH A NEWSLETTER COMMUNICATING CLUB'S SCHEDULE OF EVENTS, PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEMBERS TO ADVERTISE.
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet
 
31 Other program services (describe in Schedule O) ..................
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here...MediumBullet
31a
32 Total program service expenses (add lines 28a through 31a)..............bullet 32  
Part IV List of Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees. List each one even if not compensated. (see the instructions for Part IV.)Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part IV..........
(a) Name and title (b) Average
hours per week
devoted to position
(c)Reportable compensation
(Forms W-2/1099-MISC)
(if not paid, enter -0-)
(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans,
and deferred compensation
(e) Estimated amount
of other compensation
TOM SOPKOClick to see attachment
21653 HOWELL DRIVE
CASSOPOLIS,MI49031
PAST COMMODO3.00 0    
MARTYN WILLSClick to see attachment
1522 EAST WASHINGTON
SOUTH BEND,IN46617
REAR COMMODO3.00 0    
DAVE DUNLAPClick to see attachment
21043 TAGGARTS LANE
CASSOPOLIS,MI49031
ASST VICE (A1.00 0    
SHARON BLOCKClick to see attachment
20869 DECATUR ST
CASSOPOLIS,MI49031
TREASURER5.00 0    
LAURA FERRISClick to see attachment
21099 GENEVA LANE
CASSOPOLIS,MI49031
SECRETARY3.00 0    
TERRY GERBERClick to see attachment
61330 CROOKED CREEK RD
CASSOPOLIS,MI49031
COMMODORE5.00 0    
SUE HEINRICHClick to see attachment
C/O 21324 SHORE ACRES RD
CASSOPOLIS,MI49031
DIRECTOR1.00 0    
JOE BLAZEKClick to see attachment
20508 DIAMOND SHORES DR
CASSOPOLIS,MI49031
DIRECTOR1.00 0    
JANE DUCOMBClick to see attachment
C/O 21324 SHORE ACRES DR
CASSOPOLIS,MI49031
DIRECTOR1.00 0    
MARILYN QUACKENBUSHClick to see attachment
C/O 21324 SHORE ACRES DR
CASSOPOLIS,MI49031
DIRECTOR1.00 0    
DAVE SALELAClick to see attachment
C/O 21324 SHORE ACRES DR
CASSOPOLIS,MI49031
VICE COMMODO3.00 0    
BONNIE SHAFFERClick to see attachment
C/O 21324 SHORE ACRES DR
CASSOPOLIS,MI49031
DIRECTOR1.00 0    
BOB CLARKClick to see attachment
C/O 21324 SHORE ACRES DR
CASSOPOLIS,MI49031
DIRECTOR1.00 0    
SUE DUNLAPClick to see attachment
20508 DIAMOND SHORES DR
CASSOPOLIS,MI49031
DIRECTOR1.00 0    
LESLIE PAULClick to see attachment
C/O 21324 SHORE ACRES DR
CASSOPOLIS,MI49031
DIRECTOR1.00 0    
TOMMY BLOCKClick to see attachment
20869 DECATUR ST
CASSOPOLIS,MI49031
DIRECTOR1.00 0    
RON FRANCISClick to see attachment
20839 DECATUR ST
CASSOPOLIS,MI49031
DIRECTOR1.00 0    
VICTORIA MAIONEClick to see attachment
C/O 21324 SHORE ACRES DR
CASSOPOLIS,MI49031
DIRECTOR1.00 0    
FRED DEANClick to see attachment
C/O 21324 SHORE ACRES DR
CASSOPOLIS,MI49031
DIRECTOR1.00 0    
MARY JO DRIESClick to see attachment
C/O 21324 SHORE ACRES DR
CASSOPOLIS,MI49031
DIRECTOR1.00 0    
KAYE COFFELClick to see attachment
C/O 21324 SHORE ACRES DR
CASSOPOLIS,MI49031
DIRECTOR1.00 0    
JANEEN GODFREYClick to see attachment
744 HAWTHORNE DR
CARMEL,IN46033
DIRECTOR1.00 0    
JANE WURSTERClick to see attachment
C/O 21324 SHORE ACRES DR
CASSOPOLIS,MI49031
DIRECTOR1.00 0    
JERRY VAN DYKEClick to see attachment
C/O 21324 SHORE ACRES DR
CASSOPOLIS,MI49031
EMERITUS1.00 0    
Form 990-EZ (2011)
Form 990-EZ (2011)
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Part VOther Information(Note the Schedule A and personal benefit contract statement requirements in the instructions for Part V.) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part V
Yes
No
33
Did the organization engage in any significant activity not previously reported to the IRS? If "Yes," provide a detailed description of each activity in Schedule O ...................
33
 
No
34
Were any significant changes made to the organizing or governing documents? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the amended documents if they reflect a change to the organization’s name. Otherwise, explain the changeon Schedule O (see instructions). ..........................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year from business activities (such as those reported on lines 2, 6a, and 7a, among others)? ............
35a
Yes
 
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, has the organization filed a Form 990-T for the year? If ‘No,’ provide an explanation in Schedule O.
35b
Yes
 
c
Was the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization subject to section 6033(e) notice, reporting, and proxy tax requirements during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III.
35c
 
No
36
Did the organization undergo a liquidation, dissolution, termination, or significant disposition of net assets during the year? If “Yes,” complete applicable parts of Schedule N ................
36
 
No
37a
Enter amount of political expenditures, direct or indirect, as described in the instructions. bullet
37a
 
b
Did the organization file Form 1120-POL for this year?...................
37b
 
No
38a
Did the organization borrow from, or make any loans to, any officer, director, trustee, or key employee or were
any such loans made in a prior year and still outstanding at the end of the tax year covered by this return?..
38a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part II and enter the total amount involved .
38b
 
39
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on line 9.......
39a
1,800
b
Gross receipts, included on line 9, for public use of club facilities.....
39b
1,200
40a
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Enter amount of tax imposed on the organization during the year under:
section 4911 bullet   ; section 4912 bullet   ; section 4955 bullet  
b
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in any section 4958 excess benefittransaction during the year or did it engage in an excess benefit transaction in a prior year that has not been reported on any of its prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I. ......
40b
 
 
c
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Enter amount of tax imposed on organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under sections 4912, 4955, and 4958...bullet  
d
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Enter amount of tax on line 40c reimbursed by the organization....................bullet  
e
All organizations. At any time during the tax year, was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? If "Yes," complete Form 8886-T. ......................
40e
 
No
41List the states with which a copy of this return is filed. bullet
42aThe organization's books are in care of bulletSHARON BLOCK Telephone no. bullet (269) 445-0445
Located at bullet20869 DECATUR ST
CASSOPOLIS,MI
ZIP + 4bullet49031
b
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in or a signature or other authority over a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)?
Yes
No
42b
 
No
If “Yes,” enter the name of the foreign country: bullet  
See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.
c
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization maintain an office outside the U.S.?
42c
 
No
If “Yes,” enter the name of the foreign country: bullet  
43.......bullet
and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the tax year....bullet43
 
Yes
No
44a
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds during the year? If "Yes," Form 990 must be completed instead of
Form 990-EZ.................................
44a
 
No
b
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities during the year? If ‘Yes,’ Form 990 must be completedinstead of Form990-EZ.............................
44b
 
No
c
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the year?.........
44c
 
No
d
If 'Yes' to line 44c, has the organization filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If ‘No,’ provide an explanationin Schedule O................................
44d
 
 
45a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of
section 512(b)(13)?............................
45a
 
No
45b
Did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," Form 990 and Schedule R may need to be completed instead of Form990-EZ (see instructions).....................
45b
 
No
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Yes
No
46
Did the organization engage, directly or indirectly, in political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition tocandidates for public office? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part I. ..............
46
 
No
Part VI
Section 501(c)(3) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts only. All section 501(c)(3) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts must answer questions 47-49b and 52. Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part VI ...........
Yes
No
47
Did the organization engage in lobbying activities or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II .......................
47
 
 
48
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E ....
48
 
 
49a
Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization?......
49a
 
 
b
If "Yes," was the related organization a section 527 organization?................
49b
 
 
50
Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated employees (other than officers, directors, trustees and key employees) who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."
(a) Name and title of each employee paid more than $100,000 (b) Average
hours per week
devoted to position
(c) Reportable compensation
(Forms W-2/1099-MISC)
(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation (e) Estimated amount of other compensation
 
f
Total number of other employees paid over $100,000 .................bullet  

51
Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated independent contractors who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."
(a) Name and address of each independent contractor paid more than $100,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
 
d
Total number of other independent contractors each receiving over $100,000..........bullet  
52
Did the organization complete Schedule A? NOTE:All Section 501(c)(3) organizations and 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts must attach a completed Schedule A .....................
Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
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Form 990-EZ (2011)

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SCHEDULE O
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Department of the Treasury
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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.
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
DIAMOND LAKE YACHT CLUB
 
Employer identification number

38-6085405
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
OTHER REVENUE FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 8 PRINT ADVERTISING 10,463 RENTALS INCOME 1,200 RENTALS DEPOSITS INCOME 1,200 DIRECTORY 10 DEPOSITS REFUNDED -800 LESS CIRCULATION INCOME -4,708 TOTAL 7,365
OTHER EXPENSES FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 16 BOATING REGISTRATION EXPENSES 305 SAILING TROPHIES AND AWAR 368 REGATTA EXPENSES 1,456 SOCIAL EVENTS GOLF OUTING EXPENSE 1,211 GOLF OUTING EXPENSE 132 HOG ROAST EXPENSES 1,356 ICE CREAM SOCIAL EXPENSES 82 PANCAKE BREAKFAST EXPENSE 503 PIZZA W/ PIZZAZZ EXPENSES 694 SPRING DINNER EXPENSES 3,113 ANNUAL MEETING EXPENSES 88 WINE TASTING CLASSES EXPE 470 FAMILY PICNIC EXPENSES 230 GARDEN PARTY EXPENSES 870 TRIVIAL PURSUIT PARTY EXP 501 WATER SCAVENGER HUNT EXPE 452 SUNDAY BRUNCH EXPENSES 771 BAR / SUPPLIES EXPENSE 2,886 GENERAL SOCIAL EXPENSES 1,468 PIRATE BALL EXPENSES 2,908 TURTLE RAFT EXPENSE 207 50S PARTY EXPENSE 338 DIAMONDS IN ROUGH EXPENSE 118 75TH CELEBRATION EXPENSE 200 YOUTH SAILING EXPENSES YOUTH 6,285 SAILING OTHER EXPENSES YO 560 SWIMMING EXPENSES YOUTH 2,036 SWIMMING OTHER EXPENSES Y 68 TENNIS OTHER EXPENSES YOU 775 GOLF OTHER EXPENSES YOUTH 345 YOUTH GENERAL EXPENSE 832 T SHIRT EXPENSE 1,702 YOUTH ART EXPENSE 350 TENNIS EXPENSE YOUTH 1,375 GOLF EXPENSES YOUTH 1,104 YOUTH ART WAGES 930 EMPLOYER LIABILITY TAXES 1,274 PRINT ADVERTISING READERSHIP COSTS 7,924 LESS CIRCULATION INCOME LESS READERSHIP COSTS -7,924 EXPENSES GIFTS, SMALL 298 MISCELLANEOUS DISBURSEMENTS 679 WEBSITE 637 INTEREST EXPENSE GREATER NILE 3,779 INSURANCE - BUILDING AND GROU 7,932 INSURANCE - WORKERS COMPENSAT 145 INSURANCE DIRECTORS AND OFFIC 800 INSURANCE DUPLICATE PAYMENT R -710 OTHER TAXES 20 TAXES - REAL ESTATE AND M 5,025 TOTAL 56,968
OTHER ASSETS FORM 990-EZ, PART II, LINE 24 LOAN CLOSING COSTS 1,271 1,271 LESS ACCUMULATED AMORTIZATION 226 311 TOTAL 1,045 960
OTHER LIABILITIES FORM 990-EZ, PART II, LINE 26 RENOVATION LOAN PAYABLE 67,266 50,900 RENOVATION BONDS PAYABLE 36,000 33,000 FEDERAL UNEMPLOYMENT TAXES PAYABLE 145 51 STATE UNEMPLOYMENT TAXES PAYABLE 0 202 ROUNDING 0 -1
THIRD ACCOMPLISHMENT FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 30 PLANNING AND OPERATING BOATING, SWIMMING, SAILING, GOLF, AND TENNIS EVENTS FOR ITS YOUTH MEMBERS, INCLUDING PROVIDING PAID SUPERVISION. A TOTAL OF 88 CHILDREN PARTICIPATED: 62 IN SAILING, 52 IN SWIM, 50 IN TENNIS AND 36 IN GOLF.
ALL OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENT FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 31 MAKING ITS FACILITIES AVAILABLE FOR PRIVATE FUNCTIONS PLANNED AND OPERATED BY ITS MEMBERS. RENTED OUT VARIOUS TIMES TO MEMBERS DURING THE YEAR. PUBLISH A NEWSLETTER COMMUNICATING CLUB'S SCHEDULE OF EVENTS, PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEMBERS TO ADVERTISE.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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TY 2011 CompensationExplanation
Name:
DIAMOND LAKE YACHT CLUB
EIN: 38-6085405
Person Name Explanation
TOM SOPKO  
MARTYN WILLS  
DAVE DUNLAP  
SHARON BLOCK  
LAURA FERRIS  
TERRY GERBER  
SUE HEINRICH  
JOE BLAZEK  
JANE DUCOMB  
MARILYN QUACKENBUSH  
DAVE SALELA  
BONNIE SHAFFER  
BOB CLARK  
SUE DUNLAP  
LESLIE PAUL  
TOMMY BLOCK  
RON FRANCIS  
VICTORIA MAIONE  
FRED DEAN  
MARY JO DRIES  
KAYE COFFEL  
JANEEN GODFREY  
JANE WURSTER  
JERRY VAN DYKE