Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
See separate instructions.| (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 | |||
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| 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. | ||||||
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| 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). | ||||||






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(a) 2008 | (b) 2009 | (c) 2010 | (d) 2011 | (e) 2012 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . | 20,545,522 | 18,827,750 | 23,064,934 | 22,345,282 | 15,397,765 | 100,181,253 |
| 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...... | 80,747,150 | 80,984,955 | 82,145,649 | 87,004,538 | 97,059,789 | 427,942,081 |
| 3 | Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513.. | 0 | |||||
| 4 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf... | 0 | |||||
| 5 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge.. | 0 | |||||
| 6 | Total. Add lines 1 through 5. | 101,292,672 | 99,812,705 | 105,210,583 | 109,349,820 | 112,457,554 | 528,123,334 |
| 7a | Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons... | 147,536 | 261,950 | 1,596,429 | 222,200 | 991,201 | 3,219,316 |
| 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. | 0 | |||||
| c | Add lines 7a and 7b.. | 147,536 | 261,950 | 1,596,429 | 222,200 | 991,201 | 3,219,316 |
| 8 | Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.) | 524,904,018 | |||||
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(a) 2008 | (b) 2009 | (c) 2010 | (d) 2011 | (e) 2012 | (f) Total | |
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| 9 | Amounts from line 6... | 101,292,672 | 99,812,705 | 105,210,583 | 109,349,820 | 112,457,554 | 528,123,334 |
| 10a | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. | 5,450,964 | 4,844,656 | 3,649,744 | 2,929,425 | 2,420,050 | 19,294,839 |
| b | Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975. | 0 | |||||
| c | Add lines 10a and 10b. | 5,450,964 | 4,844,656 | 3,649,744 | 2,929,425 | 2,420,050 | 19,294,839 |
| 11 | Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on. | 0 | |||||
| 12 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.) .. | 0 | |||||
| 13 | Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. | 106,743,636 | 104,657,361 | 108,860,327 | 112,279,245 | 114,877,604 | 547,418,173 |




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| Software ID: | 12000229 |
| Software Version: | 2012v2.0 |
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| Part III, Line 4c - Social Responsibility Program | Line 4c (Expenses $11,107,519 including grants of $2,267,790) (Revenue $8,028,777)The YMCA is committed to moving people and communities forward. To bring about meaningful change, individuals need ongoing encouragement and tools. For the last 125 years, the YMCA of Greater Houston has actively provided the resources our communities need to address the most pressing social issues: child welfare, education, employment, housing and substance abuse. We work to make sure every child, family and community has what they need to achieve their best.1) YMCA Caring Community Centers - The YMCA Caring Community Centers vision is to transform apartment complexes into "communities of caring" in which children thrive and feel a sense of belonging and where all children, in these programs, believe that they "belong" to the YMCA located within their apartment complex. This model is based upon building a YMCA program presence within an individual apartment community and providing a standardized set of programs for the residents.The Y serves in 21 Caring Community Centers in Houston and offers programs such as:Afterschool Program with Enrichment Activities: The YMCA offers after-school "drop-in" program for children that includes homework assistance, games and activities, and snacks. In addition, the YMCA provides activities that might include classes such as dance, karate, Writers in the Schools, art, etc. Summer Programs: The YMCA offers a partial (four hour) day program for 4-6 weeks during the summer much like the after-school program. In many cases, the program is "wrapped-around" the free lunch program for residents.Core Programs: The YMCA arranges for children to participate in traditional core programs of the YMCA which may include swim lessons, youth sports, day camp, older youth programs, and resident camping. Social Service Programs: Other social service programs provided at Caring Community Centers may include adult continuing education, health care services, tutorial programs, provision of basic necessities, counseling, and other needed services/programs.2) YMCA Residences - The YMCA offers accommodation - both permanent and temporary - to anyone seeking a wholesome environment. YMCA Residence program is designed to foster good citizenship and sound character. A variety of services are provided including counseling, job referral, parole release support and use of recreational facilities.3) YMCA International Services - The YMCA is a worldwide movement with a presence in over 120 countries. The hallmark of all YMCAs is that each is a grassroots organization focused on addressing local community needs. The International Services Center of the YMCA of Greater Houston seeks to meet the needs of Houston's significant refugee and immigrant community through comprehensive programs concentrating on building human assets and fostering self-sufficiency. The Center accomplishes this through a number of programs including: Refugee Resettlement, Cash Case Management, Education and Employment Services as well as providing comprehensive services to all victims of Human Trafficking. International Services also offers Immigration Legal Services directly as well as by recruiting and training pro-bono attorneys from the community to assist asylum seekers and immigrant victims of crime.During fiscal year 2013, the International Services Center saw a significant increase in the number of Cuban immigrants requiring services. This represents a 170% increase from FY 2012 to the current year - from 152 to 409 individuals. This population includes those individuals and families that are eligible for many of the same services as political refugees, namely case management, employment services and temporary cash assistance. With the exception of the temporary cash assistance, the YMCA did not receive any additional funding or support to provide these critical services. Our efforts in this area are a clear manifestation of the YMCA's commitment to serve the entire community.International Services also seeks to promote and foster international understanding through a number of partnerships and exchanges with fraternal YMCA movements in Vietnam, Mexico and Brazil. 4) YMCA Active Older Adults - This program stresses a three-way approach to work with seniors, involving health and fitness, social activities and opportunities for volunteerism. Older adults are seeking more than physical benefits when they exercise. They also want a sense of community and to strengthen social ties. In response to this need, the YMCA has developed activities to encourage older adults to take action and get involved. Socializing and volunteering have positive effects on the health of older adults, and exercise has proven to promote mental agility in addition to longevity and good health. With that in mind, the YMCA offers fitness programs for older adults like water exercise, yoga, stretching classes, and walking clubs. 5) YMCA Special Populations - The YMCA offers a variety of programs and services to people of all abilities, including those with psychiatric or physical disabilities.The Miracle League Sports program at the Langham Creek YMCA is designed specifically for children with disabilities. The goals of the League are to provide opportunities for children with disabilities to play Miracle League sports, to promote community support and to begin the construction of special facilities that meet the unique needs of Miracle League players. The Miracle League removes the barriers that keep children with mental and physical disabilities off the sports field and allows them to experience the joy of playing as part of a team. One of the main barriers for these children is the natural grass field used in conventional youth leagues. The Miracle League plays on a custom-designed, rubberized turf field that accommodates wheelchairs and other devices while helping to prevent injuries. But the Miracle League is about more than playing a game. It is about making new friends, building self-esteem and being treated just like other kids. To help the athletes, the Miracle League uses a buddy system pairing each player with an able-bodied peer. The result is a bond that cannot be described and an impact not only on the player, but their buddy as well. We cannot change or cure the medical issues facing these children. What we can do is provide them with an opportunity to experience the joy and benefits that come from playing as a part of the team! 6) YMCA Employment Development and Training - The YMCA offers employment training for income eligible young people and immigrants in collaboration with other agencies and the business community.7) YMCA Operation Backpack - YMCA Operation Backpack, Houston's largest school supply drive, collects and distributes over $1.79 million in backpacks and school supplies for children. The YMCA partners with 60 local churches, 25 community organizations and multiple media partners providing 71,727 Houston children with needed supplies for the first day of school. | |
| Part III, Line 4b - Youth Development Program | Line 4b (Expenses $25,583,917) (Revenue $30,230,764)At the YMCA, we believe the values and skills learned early on are vital building blocks for life. YMCA Youth Development programs result in more young people taking a greater interest in learning and making smarter life choices. At the Y, children and teens learn values and positive behaviors, and can explore their unique talents and interests, helping them realize their potential. This makes for confident children today and contributing and engaged adults tomorrow. YMCA Youth Development Programs include:1) YMCA Child Care - The central focus of all YMCA Child Care programs is to foster growth and development not only in children but also in their parents and families. These educational programs help kids develop moral and ethical behavior, self-esteem and leadership. Parents play an important role in policy and program decisions. In many instances, Y Child Care allows parents of the children in our programs to remain gainfully employed, knowing that their children are thriving in a safe, supportive environment. For parents who cannot afford the full fee, waiver or reduction of tuition is available. YMCA Child Care nurtures the development of children by providing a safe place to learn foundational skills, develop healthy, trusting relationships and build self-reliance through the Y values of caring, faith, honesty, respect and responsibility.AfterSchool: Once children reach school age, multiple influences enter their lives. YMCA AfterSchool ensures that the time after school is occupied creatively and constructively. YMCA AfterSchool programs are offered in partnership with 29 area school districts and various other organizations, offering care after school in more than 200 locations. Early Childhood: The YMCA believes that a quality program should provide enriching experiences which facilitate a child's cognitive, social, physical and emotional growth. We strive to meet the developmental needs and temperament of each individual child by working in partnership with families. YMCA Early Childhood Development programs, licensed by the State of Texas, provide curriculum focused on education, leadership and character development. Infant Care: YMCA Infant Care centers are designed to meet a child's individual needs by ensuring positive attention and development. Because this is a critical time in a child's life, our infant care focuses on the development of the whole child and equips even infants with essential skills for life-long learning. Because well-trained staff is a key factor in quality infant care, staff members are required to attend numerous training sessions throughout the year. Middle School: The YMCA helps young people make wise and healthy choices through programs that give youth opportunities to gain leadership skills, values and an ethic of service. Under the guidance of caring adults, pre-teens learn fair play, positive communication and develop a spirit of cooperation - all skills that are needed to succeed. 2) YMCA Parent/Child - Serving families has always been at the heart of the Y. We are a place where they can find respite from social, economic and educational challenges, and learn how to overcome them. We have a fundamental desire to provide opportunities for every family to build stronger bonds, achieve greater work/life balance, and become more engaged with their communities.The YMCA Adventure Guides program is designed to assist the parent and child on a journey of discovery. While activities with the whole family are important, we see tremendous value in supporting and strengthening the ability of a parent and their child to communicate at an early age in caring, honest, respectful and responsible ways. The Adventure Guide Program does not have to be for just one parent and child, but may include the entire family unit. Typical activities the Adventure Guides take part in include games, crafts, songs, stories, skits and outdoor pursuits, such as camping, hiking and swimming. The program is for school-age children.Other YMCA family programs include Family Camp, Healthy Family Home and other family events which provide children and their parents with activities that foster understanding and companionship. Activities are planned to bring groups of families together to support each other. Parents have the opportunity to learn from each other and from their children in an enjoyable way.3) YMCA Swim, Sports & Play - The Y is the starting point for many youth to learn about being active, and developing healthy habits they'll carry with them throughout their lives. The benefits are far greater than just physical health. Whether it's gaining the confidence that comes from learning to swim or building the positive relationships that lead to good sportsmanship and teamwork, participating in programs at the Y is about building the whole child, from the inside out.Aquatics: The YMCA offers a wide range of swimming options for the whole family. Swimming builds self-confidence and develops the whole person - spirit, mind and body. Classes are divided into ability groups and trained instructors emphasize personal safety, swimming skills, endurance and social skills while guiding students with praise and encouragement.The YMCA is committed to offering a quality, year-round swim team with emphasis on teaching the value of competition through teamwork, sportsmanship and doing one's best. The program strives to offer a well-rounded, values-centered program for every member, from the youngest and newest members to our veteran senior swimmers.YMCA Water Wise is a multifaceted awareness program designed to educate the community about how to prevent drowning. Water Wise includes a website with water safety tips, CPR and first aid information as well as swim lesson schedules. The initiative also offers a school district lifeguard training program, a speakers bureau that provides water safety presentations to the community in English and Spanish, swimming lessons at elementary and middle schools and water safety classes taught at local apartment complexes.Youth Sports: The YMCA believes that youth sports programs encourage and promote healthy and strong children, families and communities by placing a priority on family involvement, healthy competition and the value of participation over winning. Team building as well as individual development, a positive self-image and a sense of fair play and mutual respect for others are hallmarks of YMCA Sports programs. Caring adult coaches and volunteers create an asset-rich environment in which children learn and practice the core values of responsibility, honesty, respect, faith and caring. Parents are encouraged to be more than mere spectators by contributing their time as volunteer coaches and team parents as well as being their kid's greatest fan. YMCA Youth Sports programs are a great start to a lifetime of fitness and values.Camping Services: Overnight, day or specialty camps at the Y share one thing: they're about discovery. Children have the opportunity to explore nature, find new talents, try new activities, gain independence, and make lasting friendships and memories. And, of course, it's fun too.YMCA summer day camp provides youth with supervised activities that teach core values, conflict resolution and leadership skills. Children have fun while making new friends, developing new skills, learning core values, building self-confidence, appreciating teamwork and growing in self-reliance. Y camp is a fun and happy place to enjoy the summer. Y Day Camp gives children the opportunity to play games, create arts and crafts, explore science and technology, swim, participate in field trips, appreciate nature and discover and value our many cultures.Revering nature and the fullness of God's bounty is a major program goal for the YMCA. YMCA Camp Cullen provides a resident camping experience for campers ages eight to sixteen. YMCA camping programs are educational; they promote spiritual awareness, mental development, physical well-being, social growth, and a respect for the environment. Through a variety of activities and the use of natural surroundings, YMCA camping seeks to help participants achieve their fullest potential in spirit, mind and body.Campers at Camp Cullen take part in a wide range of water sports, horseback riding, climbing, nature, drama and more. In addition to the many fun activities available, the campers also gather as a cabin group each day where they play, learn and bond while participating in fun activities like campfires and scavenger hunts. In many instances, camping programs serve as child care for parents in the summertime, allowing them to remain gainfully employed. Scholarships are offered families unable to afford the full fee.The YMCA offers a Teen Camp experience in a safe atmosphere with highly trained, fun and energetic staff. Teen Camp is filled with fun and exciting trips so teens won't feel like the | |
| Part III, Line 4a - Healthy Living Program | Line 4a (Expenses $60,968,368) (Revenue $58,800,248)Healthy lifestyles are achieved through nurturing mind, body and spirit. At the Y, well-being and fitness includes more than just working out. Our 37 YMCA Centers in the Greater Houston area offer workout facilities and group exercise classes for every age and fitness level. Additionally, the Y provides educational programs to promote healthier decisions, and offer a variety of programs that support physical, intellectual and spiritual strength.Being healthy means more than simply being physically active. It includes balancing body, mind and spirit. The Y is a place where you can work toward that balance by challenging yourself to learn a new skill or hobby, fostering connections with friends through our lifelong learning programs, or bringing your loved ones closer together through our many family-centered activities. At the Y, it's not about the activity you choose as much as it is about the benefits of living healthier on the inside as well as the outside.The YMCA of Greater Houston reflects the rich diversity of our Greater Houston community in our membership base at our 37 facilities. Because we believe a healthier lifestyle should be available to all, the YMCA of Greater Houston offers a Membership For All plan. Under this plan, the membership rate is adjusted based on annual household income. In our quest to make YMCA membership available "for all," last year 26% of our members qualified and benefited from participation in the Membership for All program. Financial assistance offered through this program totaled $4,505,845.YMCA Membership has never been more relevant in our community. The YMCA provides healthy solutions to problems such as the rise in childhood obesity, increased stress and chronic illnesses related to unhealthy diets and lifestyles. YMCA exercise programs are geared for every age group and all levels of physical fitness. Programs include strength training, aerobics, group exercise, walking clubs, yoga, martial arts, cycling and cardio strengthening. Building healthy lifestyles is also taught and encouraged through nutritional programs, stress management and educational programs geared to attain and maintain healthy living. Moreover, YMCA programs enable children, teens, parents and seniors to pursue health and wellness as a family.Additionally, the YMCA of Greater Houston is an active participant in YMCA Healthy Kids Day. It is the nation's largest health day for children and families and offers families a chance to play together and learn more about ways to promote wellness and healthier living. YMCA Healthy Kids Day events are free and open to all. Everyone belongs at the YMCA of Greater Houston. At the YMCA, we strive to be more than just a place to work-out but a place where you can be yourself. Whether just starting on the road to health and wellness or a veteran, the YMCA seeks to make everyone feel accepted, comfortable and at ease. | |
| Part III, Line 1 - Continuation of Mission | The YMCA will partially implement this mission through teaching five core values in all of its programs: Respect, Responsibility, Caring, Honesty and Faith.The YMCA seeks to promote our mission and core values by focusing on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. We believe that lasting personal and social change can only come about when we all work together to invest in our children, our health and our neighbors. Our goal is to ensure everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. We are an association of men, women and children joined together by a shared commitment to nurture the potential of children, promote healthy living and foster a sense of social responsibility.Our dedication to these goals is only realized through the philanthropic giving of Houstonians, partnerships and community leaders. These gifts have enabled YMCA staff and volunteers to further the YMCA's vision of building healthy, confident, connected and secure children, adults, families and communities.Youth Development Community Impact Children empowered through youth sports 63,357 Children mentored through day camping 62,933 Members enlightened through aquatics 36,058 Children nurtured in child care programs 100,468 Family relationships enriched at Camp Cullen 2,017Healthy Living: YMCA Facility Members 397,673 Percentage of Family memberships 73% Percentage of Members Benefited by Membership for All 26%Social Responsibility: Partnerships with agencies, schools, businesses and Churches 350 Investment in inner-city youth and families $16.8 million Refugees given hope through resettlement 1,110 from 30 countries Youth developed through Caring Community Centers 20,212 Children equipped with school supplies 71,727 | |
| Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 | Other Changes In Net Assets Or Fund Balances - Other Decreases | Return of donor contribution = -$1000000 |
| Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 | Other Changes In Net Assets Or Fund Balances - Other Increases | Change in Fair Market Value of Derivative = $175347 |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 | Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available | These documents are available to the public upon request. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b | Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees | See above for process followed for individuals described in question 15b. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a | Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management | The compensation and performance of the President, EVP & COO, SVP & CFO, SVP Financial Development and SVP Marketing & Communication is reviewed annually by the Executive Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors. An independent nationally recognized compensation firm provides not-for-profit compensation comparability data for all senior level positions to the Executive Compensation Committee as required for compliance with the regulations of Section 4958 of the Internal Revenue Code. The Executive Compensation Committee has reviewed and deemed reasonable the compensation of all senior staff in compliance with IRS regulations. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c | Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts | The YMCA of Greater Houston has adopted a comprehensive Conflict of Interest policy. The Policy requires each Director, Officer, Trustee, Volunteer and Employee of the Association to make full disclosure of any interest that might result in a conflict on their part. The Policy clearly defines potential conflicts of interest and requires disclosure of potential conflicting interests in certain business transactions. The Policy further requires Directors, Officers, Trustees, selected Volunteers and selected Employees to review the policy annually and disclose any potential conflicts of which the Board should be made aware. The President annually makes a report to the Executive Committee based on the disclosure forms submitted. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b | Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process | The CFO, together with Blazek & Vetterling, presents the Form 990 to the Finance Committee for their detailed review. Upon completion of the review process, the Finance Committee accepts the Form 990 as presented. The Finance Committee Chair briefs the YMCA Board of Directors of their review. Prior to filing, the Form 990 is posted on the organization's website accessible through a secure portal for board members' review. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 4 | Form 990, Part VI, Line 4: Description of Significant Changes to Organizational Documents | The By-laws were revised to 1) clarify job title revisions and language, 2) include a process to address vacancies in the Senior Executive team, 3) make minor changes to Senior Executive Incentive Pay Plan eligibility and 4) update language and expectation of Center Boards in order to be consistent with their function and the way we work. |
| Software ID: | 12000229 |
| Software Version: | 2012v2.0 |