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. Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
SHERMAN LAKE YMCA OUTDOOR CENTER
Employer identification number
38-3167869
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) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(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) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(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 2013 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
.........
14
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
16a
33 1/3% support test—2013.
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—2012.
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—2013.
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—2012.
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) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
489,571
1,393,233
837,710
307,673
459,008
3,487,195
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......
2,042,302
2,191,594
2,549,767
2,579,234
2,548,875
11,911,772
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
35,478
37,886
50,801
124,165
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.
2,531,873
3,584,827
3,422,955
2,924,793
3,058,684
15,523,132
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.)
15,523,132
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
2,531,873
3,584,827
3,422,955
2,924,793
3,058,684
15,523,132
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
11,320
11,320
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
11,320
11,320
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.)
..
109,974
103,700
90,817
21,295
1,478
327,264
13
Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..
2,653,167
3,688,527
3,513,772
2,946,088
3,060,162
15,861,716
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 2013 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
.........
15
97.870 %
16
Public support percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
97.080 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2013 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
0 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2013.
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—2012.
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) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 4
Part IV
Supplemental Information.
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) 2013
Additional Data
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SCHEDULE O (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
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.
Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
SHERMAN LAKE YMCA OUTDOOR CENTER
Employer identification number
38-3167869
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
WE ARE A CAUSE AND MISSION DRIVEN ORGANIZATION. WE HAVE THREE AREAS OF FOCUS: YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, HEALTHY LIVING, AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY. OUR CAUSE IS TO STRENGTHEN THE FOUNDATIONS OF OUR COMMUNITY. OUR MISSION IS TO ENHANCE THE LIVES OF ALL PEOPLE WHO VISIT OUR GROUNDS, ONE LIFE AT A TIME ... EVERY TIME. WE ACCOMPLISH OUR GOALS THROUGH A VOLUNTEER DRIVEN STRATEGIC PLAN, IMPLEMENTED WITH TIMELY, INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS CARRIED OUT BY QUALIFIED STAFF ON OUR WELL MANAGED SITES. OUR PROGRAMS ARE BASED ON THE YMCA HERITAGE OF ENHANCING THE DEVELOPMENT OF SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY. THE CORNERSTONES OF OUR ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE ARE HONESTY, CARING, RESPECT, AND RESPONSIBILITY. THESE CORE VALUES ARE VISIBLE IN EVERYTHING WE DO. WE WELCOME EVERYONE, REGARDLESS OF AGE, RACE, SEX, FAITH, ETHNICITY, ABILITY, OR RELIGION. MEMBERSHIP DUES AND PROGRAM FEES ARE BASED ON COMMUNITY AFFORDABILITY. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR THOSE WHO CANNOT AFFORD TO PAY THE FULL COST OF MEMBERSHIP OR PROGRAM FEES. PROGRAM SERVICES, PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT, HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT, AND FUND DEVELOPMENT ARE CONDUCTED IN A MANNER THAT MAKES OUR ORGANIZATION ACCESSIBLE TO ALL PEOPLE. THIS INCLUDES SPECIAL NEEDS POPULATIONS; ESPECIALLY PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES AND THE ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED. EACH YEAR WE SERVE CLOSE TO 20,000 PEOPLE, PRIMARILY YOUTH. WE ARE AN EXAMPLE ORGANIZATION. THE SHERMAN LAKE YMCA OUTDOOR CENTER IS A MODEL YMCA WELLNESS CENTER, CAMP AND RETREAT CENTER. WE ARE NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED FOR OUR WORK IN CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT, YOUTH DEVELOPMENT METHODOLOGY, AND EDUCATIONAL ADVANCEMENT. WE ARE A NATIONAL TRAINING CENTER FOR YOUTH CAREGIVERS AND EDUCATORS. WE HAVE VARIED PROGRAMS AND SERVICES IN MULTIPLE MARKETS TO MEET COMMUNITY NEEDS. OUR PROGRAMS INCLUDE DAY CAMP, RESIDENT CAMP, TEEN LEADERSHIP, FAMILY CAMP, SENIORS, VOLUNTEER SERVICE, INTEGRATED EDUCATION, DAY AND OVERNIGHT RENTALS AND RETREATS, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERSHIP SERVICES. OUR FACILITIES ARE OF HIGH QUALITY, ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY, AND ARE BUILT TO LAST. PEOPLE ARE AT THE CENTER OF, AND THE REASON FOR, OUR EXISTENCE. WHEN FOLKS COME TO OUR YMCA, THEY EXPERIENCE WHAT LIFE SHOULD BE LIKE FOR ALL OF THE POPULACE. THEIR LIVES ARE FILLED WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO DISCOVER AND EXPLORE. THE ACTIVITIES ARE AS DIVERSE AS THE PEOPLE WHO DESIRE THEM. WHETHER THE GOAL IS TO TEST ONE'S METTLE OR PONDER THE UNIVERSE, EVERYONE SUCCEEDS IN HIS OR HER QUEST. WE HAVE A TOP NOTCH GROUP OF GOVERNING VOLUNTEERS, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THESE PEOPLE ARE EXEMPLARY COMMUNITY LEADERS. BROAD THINKING AND PASSIONATE, THEY REPRESENT OUR CONSTITUENCY IN THEIR THINKING AND ACTIONS. THEY ARE DIVERSE IN THEIR DEMOGRAPHICS BUT THEY ARE SINGULAR IN THEIR VALUES. ALL OF OUR MAJOR DEPARTMENT AREAS HAVE GROUPS OF VOLUNTEERS SUPPORTING THEIR EFFORTS WITH GIFTS OF TIME, TALENT AND TITHES. THIS SUPPORT CREATES AN INTRINSIC, ORGANIC LINK BETWEEN ORGANIZATION AND SERVICE. THEY CONTRIBUTE THOUSANDS OF HOURS OF THEIR TIME TO BENEFIT THE SHERMAN LAKE YMCA. OUR STAFF IS UNPARALLELED IN THEIR COMMITMENT AND QUALITY. EACH ONE IS A NUMBER ONE CHOICE BASED ON THEIR APTITUDE AND ATTITUDE. THEY, TOO, ARE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CONSTITUENCY OF WHICH WE SERVE. CREATIVE AND DETERMINED, THEY CONSTANTLY SEEK NEW WAYS TO BUILD CAPACITY INTO PEOPLE EVERYDAY, ONE LIFE AT A TIME. OUR STAFF IS HIRED FOR THEIR HEARTS AS WELL AS THEIR MINDS. WE TREAT THEM LIKE WE WANT THEM TO TREAT OUR MEMBERS AND GUESTS; FAIRLY, AND WITH DIGNITY AND RESPECT. OUR SHERMAN LAKE YMCA ALUMNI SOCIETY WAS CREATED TO REACH PAST CAMPERS, VOLUNTEERS, AND STAFF OF THE SHERMAN LAKE YMCA. THEY HELP RAISE ANNUAL SUPPORT DOLLARS, ENSURING UNDERPRIVILEGED CHILDREN THE OPPORTUNITY TO ATTEND CAMP AND ALLOWING THE STORY, FUTURE, AND MAGIC OF SHERMAN LAKE TO GROW. WE ARE VERY ACTIVE IN FUND DEVELOPMENT. WE SPONSOR AN ANNUAL SUPPORT CAMPAIGN EACH YEAR IN WHICH KEY VOLUNTEERS ENSURE NO ONE IS DENIED THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN OUR PROGRAMS DUE TO AN INABILITY TO PAY. ESTABLISHED IN 1994, WE CREATED A PLANNED GIVING GROUP APTLY NAMED THE HERITAGE CLUB. THIS GROUP OF CHERISHED FRIENDS MEETS ANNUALLY FOR AN UPDATE AND CELEBRATION OF THEIR FAITH IN OUR ORGANIZATION, THEIR WONDERFUL, GIVING HEARTS AND THE GOOD WORK OF THE SHERMAN LAKE YMCA. THESE HERITAGE DONORS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR OUR GROWING ENDOWMENT AND THE PROMISE THAT WE WILL BE HERE IN PERPETUITY. WE ARE GOOD STEWARDS OF OUR RESOURCES. WE CURRENTLY OWN 368 ACRES OF BEAUTIFUL, PRISTINE, SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN PROPERTY. WE ARE COMMITTED TO KEEPING OUR FACILITIES IN "LIKE NEW" CONDITION. THE BUILDINGS ALL MAKE "A STATEMENT" WITH THEIR ARCHITECTURE AND THEIR FURNISHINGS. THEY ARE BUILT "GREEN" WITH A BEND TOWARDS BEING ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY AND EFFICIENT. THE FACILITY AND SITE ARE MANAGED WITH ENVIRONMENTAL CONSCIOUSNESS PROMOTING THE WELLNESS OF OUR PLANET. THE BUILDINGS ARE CLEAN AND WELL MAINTAINED AND WILL SUIT THE NEEDS OF OUR DIVERSE CLIENTELE. WE KEEP THE FACILITY AND EQUIPMENT "LIKE NEW, FOREVER".
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND THE BUSINESS MANAGER REVIEW AND APPROVE THE ACCURACY AND PRESENTATION OF THE 990 AND REVIEW WITH THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRIOR TO FILING.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C
THE ORGANIZATIONS BOARD AND STAFF ARE AWARE OF THE POLICY AND ARE EXPECTED TO DISCLOSE IMMEDIATELY.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A
THE BOARD CONDUCTS AN EVALUATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ANNUALLY AND APPROVES THE RATE OF COMPENSATION.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9
DIRECT FUNDRAISING EXPENSE 20,272 COST OF SALES 31,651 CHANGE IN BENEFICIAL INTEREST 47,885 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE -120,539 DIRECT FUNDRAISING EXPENSE -20,272 COST OF SALES -31,651 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE 120,539
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.