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
UNITED SWIM ASSOCIATION
Employer identification number
26-2126019
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.") .
948
5,676
15,146
12,226
6,091
40,087
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......
58,810
91,601
133,632
281,420
333,498
898,961
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
0
0
0
0
0
0
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
0
0
0
0
0
0
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
0
0
0
0
0
0
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
59,758
97,277
148,778
293,646
339,589
939,048
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
0
0
0
0
0
0
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
0
0
0
0
0
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
0
0
0
0
0
0
8
Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
939,048
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...
59,758
97,277
148,778
293,646
339,589
939,048
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
0
0
0
2
3
5
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
0
0
0
0
0
0
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
0
0
0
2
3
5
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
0
0
0
0
0
0
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
..
0
0
0
0
0
0
13
Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..
59,758
97,277
148,778
293,648
339,592
939,053
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
99.999 %
16
Public support percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
100.000 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2013 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
0.001 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
0 %
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
Software ID:
13000241
Software Version:
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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
UNITED SWIM ASSOCIATION
Employer identification number
26-2126019
Return Reference
Explanation
Form 990, Part III
OVERVIEW: The United Swim Association (USA) is a year round competitive swim team. Our team welcomes swimmers of all ages and abilities. The team offers high quality professional coaching in a family friendly small team environment. Swim instruction for all ages and training groups emphasize proper stroke technique. As swimmers progress into higher level training groups, aerobic conditioning and race strategy becomes an increasing focus. Older age group swimmers and high school swimmers train to compete at state, regional and national levels of competition. A goal of our team is to provide every member individualized attention by maintaining a low coach to swimmer ratio. USA provides all swimmers, from novice to national competitors, an opportunity to improve their swimming skills, achieve success at meets; while also teaching life skills such as gaining self-confidence, positively meeting challenges, and goal setting. USA coaches are members of the American Swimming Coaches Association and have to the most comprehensive training and certification program for youth coaches of any sport in the United States. Our coaches work to assure that the time children spend in swimming is quality time. USA is a non-profit 501(c)(3)organization run by a volunteer parent board. The board ensures that the team provides constructive, competitive and non-competitive swim programs for their children. Our swim team is a positive outlet and helps to build life skills for the swimmers.
Form 990, Part III (Cont. 1)
ABOUT USA: We are very excited to be celebrating our sixth year of operation. Our team trains swimmers from various Central Ohio communities including Dublin, Hilliard, Lewis Center, Powell, Upper Arlington and surrounding neighborhoods. Our swimmers range in ages from 5 to 18, and every swimmer enjoys a positive, family structured swim program.
Form 990, Part III (Cont. 2)
OUR STORY: USA was founded in 2009. Our club is a United States Swimming year round competitive swim team offering high quality professional coaching and technique instruction for age group and high school swimmers of all abilities. We also offer a non-competitive swim program for swimmers who are new to the sport, summer swimmers, or multi-sport athletes who want to train with a swim program. The team philosophy focuses on developing each swimmers stroke technique, training capacity and most importantly, developing a life-long enjoyment of the sport. We strive to provide every member an opportunity to improve swimming skills and achieve success at his or her level of ability, from novice to national competitor. Our coaches are members of the American Swim Coaches Association and have access to the most comprehensive training and certification program for youth coaches of any sport in the United States. Our Coaches provide assurances that the time children spend swimming will be quality time. We are constantly growing and training young swimmers to maintain a well-rounded competitive swim team. Our commitment is to maintain a low coach to swimmer ratio and provide each swimmer an opportunity to meaningfully interact with the coaches. Our small team environment and family friendly activities make being a part of this team a lot of fun for all members of the family.
Form 990, Part III (Cont. 3)
OUR MISSION: Our mission is simple, to support and promote competitive swimming throughout Central Ohio. We provide services for our members, supporters, affiliates and the interested public. USA exists to: 1. Provide a safe and positive environment for all members. 2. Teach life skills to its athletes. 3. Encourage swimmers to reach their full potential while having fun. 4. Train swimmers in stroke technique, aerobic and anaerobic conditioning and racing.
Form 990, Part III (Cont. 4)
OUR VISION: We inspire and enable our members to achieve excellence in the sport of swimming and in life. USA is a United States Swimming year round competitive swim team that emphasizes competitive success at the local, state, regional and national levels. USA provides programs for all ages, skill and commitment levels. We emphasize a strong team concept, teaching life concepts and goal setting as vital components of our organization at all levels. Team goals include: 1. Raising our status to become a top team at the local level, become a top placing team at the state level (Junior Olympics). 2. Gain a significant presence at the regional level (Central Zones and Sectionals). 3. Send swimmers to national level meets. We have a well devised age group system where kids are encouraged to be their best and are taught the current cutting edge techniques in a fun, diverse, safe and supportive atmosphere. We have a high performing level group that supplies an environment that leads to success at the state, zone/sectional and national levels of swimming competition.
Form 990, Part III (Cont. 5)
OUR VALUES: We value our family friendly reputation and are proud of the integrity, sincerity and transparency our board and coaches provide to swimmers and parents about all aspects of our team. Together, we are a learning organization, always listening to our parents and swimmers. We hope to help swimmers develop and demonstrate the following values at all team activities and that these values carry into all areas of their life: 1. Be helpful, friendly and courteous at all times. 2. Respect themselves, their teammates, their coaches and their opponents. 3. A caring and kind attitude for others around them. 4. Be honest with themselves and others around them. 5. Take responsibility for their own actions and learning the responsibilities they have to teammates and the team.
Form 990, Part III (Cont. 6)
2013-2014 Accomplishments: We had a very successful season in 2013-14. We had approximately 70% of our age group team participate in both the Short Course Junior Olympics Long Course Junior Olympics. During our short course season, 66% of our kids have achieved a National Time Standard of a B or better in a least one event. In our long course season, 91% of our kids have achieved a National Time Standard of a B or better in at least one event. We placed in the top 3 in several meets this season, winning our first meet outright. We had a number of swimmers and relays finish top 8 in the State Championship meet. We also had swimmers achieve Junior Nationals, Sectional and Zone cuts this year. We grew our Aquatic Adventures program to over 185 swimmers during the season, which was approximately a 9% increase over last year. We also continued our partnership with the Union County Family YMCA to provide swim programming to families in the Marysville area. We enrolled 60 swimmers this year, a 40% increase over last year. We provided subsidized programming to several swimmers during the year, allowing families that would not normally have the opportunity to participate, the ability to join our team. We co-hosted two Fitter and Faster swim clinics with the City of Hilliard, bringing two Olympians to Central Ohio for a morning of swim instruction and Olympic insights. Over 120 swimmers participate in these clinics.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b
Return is distributed to the board and reviewed independently by each member. Return is reviewed by an independent CPA.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c
Questionnaire completed by board and reviewed at board meeting.
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19
Documents are available by request to the board.
Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g
Coaching expenses
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