Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
| (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 listed in your governing document? | (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) | (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions) | |
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| Yes | No | |||||
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Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2010 | (b) 2011 | (c) 2012 | (d) 2013 | (e) 2014 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .... | 2,262,006 | 2,427,326 | 2,630,402 | 2,620,533 | 2,495,868 | 12,436,135 |
| 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 | 2,262,006 | 2,427,326 | 2,630,402 | 2,620,533 | 2,495,868 | 12,436,135 |
| 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. | 12,436,135 | |||||
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2010 | (b) 2011 | (c) 2012 | (d) 2013 | (e) 2014 | (f) Total | |
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| 7 | Amounts from line 4.. | 2,262,006 | 2,427,326 | 2,630,402 | 2,620,533 | 2,495,868 | 12,436,135 |
| 8 | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... | 154,098 | 153,740 | 186,728 | 162,795 | 127,546 | 784,907 |
| 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 VI.).. | 1,309 | 243 | 34,235 | 20,382 | 23,227 | 79,396 |
| 11 | Total support Add lines 7 through 10. | 13,300,438 | |||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2010 | (b) 2011 | (c) 2012 | (d) 2013 | (e) 2014 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . | ||||||
| 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...... | ||||||
| 3 | Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513.. | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| 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.) | ||||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2010 | (b) 2011 | (c) 2012 | (d) 2013 | (e) 2014 | (f) Total | |
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| 9 | Amounts from line 6... | ||||||
| 10a | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. | ||||||
| b | Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 10a and 10b. | ||||||
| 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 VI.) .. | ||||||
| 13 | Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. | ||||||
| Section A - Adjusted Net Income | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Net short-term capital gain | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Other gross income (see instructions) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Add lines 1 through 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Depreciation and depletion | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Other expenses (see instructions) | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) | 8 | ||||
| Section B - Minimum Asset Amount | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): | 1 | ||||
| a | Average monthly value of securities | 1a | ||||
| b | Average monthly cash balances | 1b | ||||
| c | Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets | 1c | ||||
| d | Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) | 1d | ||||
| e | Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI): | |||||
| 2 | Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Subtract line 2 from line 1d | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Multiply line 5 by .035 | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) | 8 | ||||
| Section C - Distributable Amount | Current Year | |||||
| 1 | Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Enter 85% of line 1 | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Income tax imposed in prior year | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Check here if the current year is the organization's first as a non-functionally-integrated Type III supporting organization (see instructions) | |||||
| Section D - Distributions | Current Year | |
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| 1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes | ||
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2
Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity |
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| 3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations | ||
| 4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets | ||
| 5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required) | ||
| 6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions | ||
| 7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. | ||
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8
Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions |
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| 9 Distributable amount for 2014 from Section C, line 6 | ||
| 10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount | ||
| Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) |
(i) Excess Distributions |
(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2014 |
(iii) Distributable Amount for 2014 |
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Distributable amount for 2014 from Section C, line 6 |
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2
Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2014 (reasonable cause required--see instructions) |
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| 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2014: | ||||
| a From 2009.......X | ||||
| b From 2010.......X | ||||
| c From 2011.......X | ||||
| d From 2012.......X | ||||
| e From 2013....... | ||||
| fTotal of lines 3a through e | ||||
| g Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| h Applied to 2014 distributable amount | ||||
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Carryover from 2009 not applied (see instructions) |
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| j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f. | ||||
| 4Distributions for 2014 from Section D, line 7: | ||||
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| a Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| b Applied to 2014 distributable amount | ||||
| c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4. | ||||
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5
Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2014, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2 (if amount greater than zero, see instructions) |
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6
Remaining underdistributions for 2014. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1 (if amount greater than zero, see instructions) |
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7 Excess distributions carryover to 2015. Add lines 3j and 4c. |
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| 8 Breakdown of line 7: | ||||
| a From 2010.......X | ||||
| b From 2011.......X | ||||
| c From 2012.......X | ||||
| d From 2013....... | ||||
| e From 2014....... | ||||
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Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| FORM 990, PART III LINE 1 | SOMERSET VALLEY YMCA IS A CHARITABLE COMMUNITY SERVICE ORGANIZATION, ROOTED IN CHRISTIAN VALUES AND DEDICATED TO HELPING ALL PEOPLE GROW IN SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY. WE ARE GUIDED BY OUR CORE PRINCIPLES OF CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT AND RESPONSIBILITY. WE ARE A POWERFUL ASSOCIATION OF MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN JOINED TOGETHER BY A SHARED CAUSE TO STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITY. AT THE Y, WE NURTURE THE POTENTIAL OF EVERY CHILD, PROMOTE HEALTHY LIVING AND FOSTER A SENSE OF SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY, TO ENSURE THAT EVERY INDIVIDUAL - REGARDLESS OF HIS OR HER ABILITY TO PAY - CAN LEARN, GROW AND THRIVE. EVERY DAY, WE FOCUS ON CHANGING LIVES IN MEANINGFUL AND FULFILLING WAYS. THROUGH COLLABORATION, WE BELIEVE THERE ARE ENDLESS OPPORTUNITIES TO CONNECT AND ENRICH LIVES WHILE ADDRESSING CRITICAL SOCIETAL NEEDS. STRENGTHENING THE COMMUNITY IS OUR CAUSE WE ARE: FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT - NURTURE THE POTENTIAL OF EVERY CHILD AND TEEN FOR HEALTHY LIVING - IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OUR COMMUNITY FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY - GIVE BACK AND PROVIDE SUPPORT TO OUR NEIGHBORS SOMERSET VALLEY YMCA MAKES AN IMPACT IN THE COMMUNITY BY SERVING NEARLY 10,000 CHILDREN, TEENS, ADULTS, AND SENIORS THROUGH PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT HELP THEM TO ACHIEVE HEALTH IN SPIRIT, MIND, AND BODY. THROUGHOUT OUR 100+ YEAR HERITAGE, WE HAVE REMAINED COMMITTED TO STRENGTHENING THE COMMUNITY BY INVESTING IN OUR KIDS, OUR HEALTH, AND OUR NEIGHBORS. WITH A LEGACY OF BEING A LEADER AND CATALYST FOR CHANGE THAT ENHANCES THE WELL-BEING OF ALL, THE Y HAS BECOME A TRUSTED AND RESPECTED CORNERSTONE IN THE COMMUNITY. IN 2014, SOMERSET VALLEY YMCA RAISED $162,795 THROUGH OUR ANNUAL FUND-RAISING CAMPAIGN, PLUS $122,369 THROUGH SPECIAL EVENTS AND $26,700 IN NON-GOVERNMENTAL GRANTS FOR A TOTAL OF $211,864. THE FUNDS ENSURE THAT ALL DESERVING-CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND ADULTS ARE PROVIDED ACCESS TO Y PROGRAMS AND SERVICES REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY, WHICH ENABLES THE Y TO RESPOND TO NEW AND EMERGING COMMUNITY NEEDS. IN 2014, WE DEMONSTRATED OUR COMMITMENT IN THE FOLLOWING WAYS: ENSURING ACCESS TO ALL SOMERSET VALLEY YMCA PROVIDED OVER $565,000 IN DIRECT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND MISSION-BASED PROGRAM SUBSIDIES RAISED THROUGH OUR ANNUAL CAMPAIGN, SPECIAL EVENTS, AND GRANTS. OF THOSE FUNDS, $265,000 WAS USED TO PROVIDE DIRECT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO MORE THAN 500 DESERVING INDIVIDUALS TO ENSURE PARTICIPATION IN YMCA PROGRAMS. THE REST OF THE FUNDS WERE USED TO PROVIDE FREE OR LOW-COST COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS LIKE A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE INTERFAITH HOSPITALITY NETWORK TO PROVIDE CHILD CARE FOR HOMELESS FAMILIES, FREE MEMBERSHIPS FOR LOCAL 7TH GRADERS, ENHANCE FITNESS TO IMPROVE MOBILITY AND FLEXIBILITY FOR SENIORS WITH ARTHRITIS, AND A WIDE ARRAY OF TEEN AND SENIOR CITIZEN PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. AS THE NEED FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE CONTINUED TO GROW, WE WERE THRILLED TO HAVE THE SUPPORT OF 361 DONORS TO THE ANNUAL CAMPAIGN IN 2014. FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT SOMERSET VALLEY YMCA OFFERS NEARLY 100 DIFFERENT PROGRAMS THAT HELP YOUNG PEOPLE OF ALL AGES TO DEVELOP THE SKILLS AND CHARACTERISTICS NECESSARY TO THRIVE. CHILDREN IN OUR PROGRAMS LEARN THE IMPORTANCE OF THE Y'S CORE VALUES: CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT AND RESPONSIBILITY. IN 2014, WE SERVED OVER 3,300 CHILDREN BETWEEN THE AGES OF 0-17 YEARS OF AGE. SOMERSET VALLEY YMCA ENGAGES FAMILY MEMBERS WITH PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT SUPPORT A JOYFUL, HOLISTIC APPROACH TO FAMILY DEVELOPMENT. OUR YMCA SUPPORTS FAMILIES BY PROVIDING QUALITY CHILD CARE, EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, AND AFTERSCHOOL AND SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS TO ENSURE THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF OVER 1,400 CHILDREN IN 2014. OUR YMCA ALSO PROVIDES A VARIETY OF OTHER FAMILY-STRENGTHENING PROGRAMS SUCH AS THE HILLSBOROUGH HOP 5K, HEALTHY KIDS DAY, SPOOKY SPRINT 5K, TEEN PROGRAMS AND MORE. TO PROMOTE HEALTHY LIVING AT A YOUNG AGE, WE OFFER FREE MEMBERSHIPS TO ALL 7TH GRADERS OF SCHOOLS IN OUR SERVICE AREA. OVER 115 STUDENTS REGISTERED IN 2014. SEVENTH GRADE CAN BE A CRITICAL TIME WHEN ADOLESCENTS ARE FACED WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPERIMENT WITH RISK BEHAVIORS. THE Y'S PROGRAM ADDRESSES THAT CHALLENGE IN OUR COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR TEENS TO CULTIVATE VALUES, SKILLS AND RELATIONSHIPS THAT LEAD TO POSITIVE BEHAVIORS, BETTER HEALTH AND EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT. THE FREE MEMBERSHIPS ALLOW SEVENTH GRADERS TO GET TOGETHER IN A SAFE ENVIRONMENT AND PARTICIPATE IN WHOLESOME ACTIVITIES THAT ENCOURAGE HEALTHY HABITS TO LAST A LIFETIME. FOR HEALTHY LIVING OUR Y OFFERS MEMBERS AN OPPORTUNITY TO ENJOY AND PARTICIPATE IN A COMMUNITY THAT IS BASED ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS. IN 2014, OVER 10,000 PEOPLE WERE INVOLVED AT THE Y, PURSUING HEALTHY ACTIVITIES AND LIFESTYLES, WHICH CONTRIBUTES TO LOWERING THE INCIDENCE OF CHRONIC DISEASE IN OUR COMMUNITY. WE BELIEVE EVERY CHILD SHOULD LEARN TO SWIM SO THEY CAN BE SAFE AROUND WATER. IN 2014, OVER 3,200 CHILDREN ATTENDED SWIM INSTRUCTION CLASSES AND LEARNED WATER SAFETY THROUGH OUR AQUATICS PROGRAMS. ENHANCE FITNESS IS A PROGRAM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH HILLSBOROUGH TOWNSHIP TO OFFER FREE FITNESS CLASSES TO SENIORS IN THE COMMUNITY WHO SUFFER FROM ARTHRITIS. IT IS A VALUED PROGRAM THAT HELPS THE SENIORS TO STAY FIT AND REDUCE PAIN WHILE INCREASING FLEXIBILITY AND MOBILITY. ADDITIONALLY, AT OUR SOMERVILLE YMCA BRANCH, WE OFFERED OVER 50 FREE HEALTH SEMINARS, NUTRITION CLASSES AND HEALTH SCREENINGS TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY TO ENCOURAGE HEALTH-CONSCIOUS LIVING. FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY COLLABORATIONS WITH LIKE-MINDED ORGANIZATIONS CONTINUE TO PROVIDE ADDED BENEFITS TO THE COMMUNITY. SOMERSET VALLEY YMCA ENGAGES WITH A BROAD ARRAY OF COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS TO MAXIMIZE THE WELL-BEING OF THE RESIDENTS. IN 2014, WE PARTNERED WITH MANY NON-PROFIT AND GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATIONS IN A SPIRIT OF COOPERATION AND COLLABORATION TO OPTIMIZE RESOURCES THAT ACHIEVE GREATER OUTCOMES. SOME OF THESE ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDE HILLSBOROUGH TOWNSHIP, INTERFAITH HOSPITALITY NETWORK, OPERATION SHOEBOX, SOMERSET COUNTY DIVE AND RESCUE TEAM, AND SAMARITAN HOMELESS INTERIM PROGRAM. SOMERSET VALLEY YMCA CONTINUALLY SEEKS TO CULTIVATE RELATIONSHIPS THAT STRENGTHEN OUR VOLUNTEER BASE. IN 2014, OVER 680 INDIVIDUALS VOLUNTEERED AT OUR YMCA FOR A TOTAL OF 8,160 VOLUNTEER HOURS. WITH AN ESTIMATED WORTH OF $21.00 FOR EACH HOUR OF SERVICE THEY PROVIDE, THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS EQUATE TO A VALUE OF $171,360. WE REACHED THOUSANDS OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS THROUGH ENRICHING, ANNUAL EVENTS SUCH AS HEALTHY KIDS DAY, HILLSBOROUGH HOP 5K, SPOOKY SPRINT 5K, ETC. THESE EVENTS ADD VALUE TO THE COMMUNITY AND OFFER AN OPPORTUNITY FOR EVERYONE TO EXPERIENCE MUCH OF WHAT THE Y HAS TO OFFER. OUR Y IS COMMITTED TO SUPPORTING THE COMMUNITY THROUGH OUR PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. IN 2014, WE PROVIDED THE FREE USE OF OUR FACILITY TO A WIDE VARIETY OF COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS SUCH AS SCHOOLS, POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS, HOUSES OF WORSHIP, ADULT DAY CARE CENTERS, BUSINESS AND SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS, YOUTH SPORT ORGANIZATIONS, AND OTHER NOT-FOR-PROFITS FOR TRAININGS, MEETINGS, EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS, SPECIAL EVENTS, AND RECREATION. FOR EXAMPLE, IN AN ONGOING PARTNERSHIP, THE SOMERSET COUNTY DIVE AND RESCUE TEAM USES OUR POOLS TO CONDUCT TRAINING EXERCISES AND TO ENSURE PREPAREDNESS. OUR COMMITMENT IS TO BE AN ASSET TO OUR COMMUNITY SOMERSET VALLEY YMCA'S COMMITMENT IS TO THE HIGHEST ETHICAL STANDARDS OF A PUBLIC CHARITY. OUR TRANSPARENCY CAN BE VIEWED THROUGH OUR 990. WE ARE GOVERNED BY AND ACCOUNTABLE TO AN INDEPENDENT, VOLUNTEER BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND WE STRIVE TO EARN PUBLIC TRUST THROUGH THE HIGHEST COMMITMENT OF BEING GOOD STEWARDS OF OUR CHARITABLE DOLLARS. THROUGH OUR COMMITMENT TO NONPROFIT EXCELLENCE AND PROVIDING ACCESS TO ALL IN OUR COMMUNITY, WE STRIVE TO BE AN ASSET OF THE SOMERSET VALLEY COMMUNITY. |
| FORM 990, PART III LINE 4A | FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: NURTURING THE POTENTIAL OF EVERY CHILD AND TEEN WE BELIEVE EVERY CHILD DESERVES A SUMMER CAMP EXPERIENCE AND A CHANCE TO LEARN AND THRIVE : OUR CHILD CARE AND SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM. CHILDREN ARE INVOLVED IN OUR YMCA IN MANY WAYS, BUT INFANT THROUGH SCHOOL-AGE CARE (AGES 3 MONTHS THROUGH 11 YEARS) IS ONE OF OUR LARGEST PROGRAM AREAS. NEARLY 200 CHILDREN ARE ENROLLED IN OUR STATE LICENSED FULL-DAY CHILDCARE CENTERS LOCATED AT OUR BRANCHES. IN ADDITION, OUR SCHOOL-AGED PROGRAMS LAST YEAR SERVED OVER 250 CHILDREN, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH FOUR AREA SCHOOL DISTRICTS. NEARLY $170,000 IN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED TO FAMILIES IN NEED OF QUALITY CHILD CARE SERVICES IN 2014. OVER THE COURSE OF THE SUMMER, NEARLY 950 CHILDREN AND TEENS PARTICIPATE IN A WIDE ARRAY (MORE THAN 60 TYPES) OF SUMMER CAMPS, WITH OVER $42,000 IN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE GIVEN TO 67 CAMPERS IN 2014. ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES IN A NATURAL ENVIRONMENT INCLUDED ARCHERY, NATURE DISCOVERY, GARDENING, AND A WIDE VARIETY OF SPECIALTY CAMPS WHERE CHILDREN COULD PURSUE THEIR PASSIONS. WE BELIEVE IN THE POTENTIAL OF TEENS : OUR YOUTH AND TEEN DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM. A GROWING NUMBER OF PRE-TEENS AND TEENS BENEFIT FROM PROGRAMS SUCH AS TAEKWONDO FOR TEENS, TEEN H20 CLUB, SPORTS CONDITIONING, SPORTS LEAGUES, AND TEEN LEADERS CAMP. IN 2014, MORE THAN 115 TEENS JOINED THE Y'S SEVENTH GRADE MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM THAT OFFERS FREE MEMBERSHIPS TO 7TH GRADE STUDENTS. SEVENTH GRADE CAN BE A CRITICAL TIME WHEN ADOLESCENTS ARE FACED WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPERIMENT WITH HIGH RISK BEHAVIORS. THE Y'S PROGRAM ADDRESSES THAT CHALLENGE IN OUR COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR TEENS TO CULTIVATE VALUES, SKILLS, AND RELATIONSHIPS THAT LEAD TO POSITIVE BEHAVIORS, BETTER HEALTH, AND EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT. THE FREE MEMBERSHIPS ALLOW 7TH GRADERS TO MEET IN A SAFE ENVIRONMENT AND PARTICIPATE IN WHOLESOME ACTIVITIES THAT ENCOURAGE HEALTHY LIVING AT A YOUNG AGE. ADDITIONALLY, OUR PLANET Y RECREATION PROGRAM FOR 6TH, 7TH AND 8TH GRADE STUDENTS OFFERS STUDENTS A SENSE OF FREEDOM AND A CHANCE TO BE WITH THEIR FRIENDS ON FRIDAY NIGHTS WHILE UNDER THE WATCHFUL CARE OF Y STAFF. ON AVERAGE, 45 TEENS ATTEND THE PLANET Y EVENTS WEEKLY. ADDITIONALLY, NEARLY 100 TEENS LEARNED THE VALUE OF SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND GIVING BACK THROUGH VARIOUS VOLUNTEER PROJECTS AT THE Y. 'WE BELIEVE THAT A CONNECTED FAMILY IS A HEALTH FAMILY.'- FAMILY STRENGTHENING PARENT-CHILD PROGRAMS, SOCIAL GROUPS, AND FAMILY ACTIVITIES ALL CONTRIBUTE TOWARD STRENGTHENING THE BONDS BETWEEN PARENTS AND THEIR CHILDREN. IN 2014, WE OFFERED PROGRAMS SUCH AS FAMILY ZUMBA, AS WELL AS PARENT-CHILD SWIM AND GYMNASTICS CLASSES AMONG OUR BRANCHES. WE ALSO INTRODUCED A Y MOMMIES SUPPORT GROUP FOR PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS TO FOSTER A SENSE OF COMMUNITY AND ENCOURAGE FRIENDSHIPS AMONG THE PARENTS AND THE CHILDREN. |
| FORM 990, PART III LINE 4B | FOR HEALTHY LIVING: IMPROVING THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF OUR COMMUNITIES 'WE BELIEVE EVERY CHILD SHOULD LEARN TO SWIM AND TO BE SAFE AROUND WATER' - AQUATICS OVER 3,200 CHILDREN ATTENDED SWIM INSTRUCTION CLASSES OVER THE COURSE OF 2014. THE Y NOT ONLY TEACHES PEOPLE OF ALL AGES HOW TO SWIM, BUT ALSO OFFERS CLASSES TO ENHANCE ENJOYMENT OF THE WATER SUCH AS SAFETY SKILLS, RECREATIONAL SWIMMING AND WATER EXERCISE. ADDITIONALLY, AREA SCHOOLS, HOUSES OF WORSHIP AND OTHER NONPROFITS USE OUR AQUATIC FACILITIES FOR INSTRUCTIONAL, RECREATIONAL AND THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES. OUR Y ALSO OFFERS AQUATICS CLASSES AND PROGRAMS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, INCLUDING THE STARS (SHARING THERAPY AND REALIZING SELF STRENGTHS) PROGRAM AND PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS WITH AN INSTRUCTOR TRAINED IN SPECIAL NEEDS. MISSION-DRIVEN PROGRAMS, LIKE STARS, DEMONSTRATE THE Y'S COMMITMENT TO NURTURING AND SAFEGUARDING ALL OF THE CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS IN OUR COMMUNITY. 'WE BELIEVE IN MOTIVATING WELLNESS TO HELP EVERYONE LEAD A HEALTHIER LIFE.' - HEALTH AND FITNESS FROM THE BEGINNING, OUR Y HAS PROVIDED HEALTH AND FITNESS PROGRAMS AS AN INTEGRAL PART OF OUR MISSION. THE LIST OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES IS QUITE EXTENSIVE AND INCLUDES A ROBUST VARIETY OF FITNESS OPPORTUNITIES SUCH AS GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES, STRENGTH TRAINING, AND YOGA, AS WELL AS STRESS, WEIGHT AND NUTRITION MANAGEMENT. EVERY WELLNESS OFFERING IS DESIGNED WITH THE OVERARCHING GOAL OF PROMOTING A HEALTHY BALANCE OF SPIRIT, MIND, AND BODY THAT IMPROVES OVERALL WELL-BEING. OUR Y HAS JOINED AN UNPRECEDENTED NATIONAL MOBILIZATION EFFORT TO COMBAT RISING LEVELS OF OBESITY, ESPECIALLY AMONG OUR YOUTH. COLLABORATIONS WITH SOME LOCAL SCHOOLS HAVE PAVED THE WAY FOR OUR STAFF TO INTEGRATE OUR PROGRAMS INTO THE SCHOOLS' PHYSICAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM. CHILDREN IN OUR CHILD CARE PROGRAMS PARTICIPATE IN THE HEALTHY U CURRICULUM AND ENJOY HEALTHY SNACKS, AS WELL AS 30 MINUTES OF VIGOROUS ACTIVITY EACH DAY. THE Y'S WELLNESS PROGRAM GEARED TOWARDS YOUNG PEOPLE INCLUDES YOUTH STRENGTH TRAINING, SPORTS, AND YOGA. ADDITIONALLY, WE PARTNER WITH EASTER SEALS TO OFFER PERSONAL TRAINING FOR ADULTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS WHO REQUIRE ONE-ON-ONE INSTRUCTION. AMONG OUR NOTEWORTHY WELLNESS PROGRAMS IS ENHANCE FITNESS, WHICH SUPPORTS SENIORS WHO SUFFER FROM THE DISABLING PAIN OF ARTHRITIS. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH HILLSBOROUGH TOWNSHIP, THIS PROGRAM IS COMPRISED OF THREE 60-MINUTE CLASSES PER WEEK. THE CLASSES ARE DESIGNED TO SAFELY INCREASE PARTICIPANTS' FITNESS LEVELS THROUGH AEROBIC AND STRENGTH TRAINING EXERCISES WHILE BUILDING A SENSE OF COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL CONNECTEDNESS AMONG CLASS MEMBERS. ENHANCE FITNESS HAS BEEN PROVEN TO INCREASE PARTICIPANTS' STRENGTH, BALANCE, FLEXIBILITY, MOOD, GENERAL ACTIVITY LEVEL, AND INDEPENDENCE WHEN THEY ATTEND ON A REGULAR BASIS. ANOTHER EFFECTIVE PROGRAM IS ONE DEVELOPED THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY OUTREACH IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON HOSPITAL. THE WATER EXERCISE PROGRAM SUPPORTS SENIORS WHO SUFFER FROM ARTHRITIS, LUPUS AND A MYRIAD OF OTHER DISEASES. WITH WARM WATER, FLUID MOTION, AND SOCIAL ATMOSPHERE AS THE FOUNDATION OF THE CLASSES, PATIENTS EXPERIENCE PAIN RELIEF WHILE FORMING A STRONG BOND WITH NEIGHBORS. 'WE BELIEVE IN THE VALUE OF PLAY TO NURTURE THE POTENTIAL OF CHILDREN.' - SPORTS AND RECREATION FROM CLASSES TO RECREATIONAL LEAGUES, CLUBS TO COMPETITIVE TEAMS, OUR Y OFFERS A WIDE VARIETY OF SPORTS AND RECREATION ACTIVITIES. PROGRAMS, FOCUSED ON PROMOTING STRENGTH AND ATHLETICISM, ARE ALSO DESIGNED TO DEVELOP A CHILD'S MIND BY INSTILLING POSITIVE VALUES LIKE TEAMWORK, HONESTY, AND FAIR PLAY. WE OFFER PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES, INTERESTS AND ABILITIES, WHICH AIM TO TEACH SKILLS THAT ARE THE FOUNDATION FOR FUTURE PLAY. AS PART OF OUR SPORTS INITIATIVE, OUR STAFF HAS INTEGRATED ITS SERVICES WITH SOME LOCAL SCHOOLS AS A COMPLEMENT TO THE PHYSICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS. WE PROVIDE ACTIVE PROGRAMMING FOR LOCAL SCHOOLS' TO ENCOURAGE HEALTHY HABITS, TO MAKE EXERCISE FUN, AND TO FOSTER GOOD NUTRITION. 'WE BELIEVE VALUES AND SKILLS LEARNED EARLY ARE VITAL BUILDING BLOCKS FOR QUALITY OF LIFE.' - ARTS AND HUMANITIES (INCLUDING GYMNASTICS) THE ARTS TEACH CHILDREN TO MAKE GOOD JUDGMENTS ABOUT QUALITATIVE RELATIONSHIPS. UNLIKE MANY OTHER CURRICULA WHERE CORRECT ANSWERS AND RULES PREVAIL, THE FOCUS IN THE ARTS IS ON JUDGMENT RATHER THAN RULES. THE Y OFFERS PROGRAMS FOR CREATIVE EXPRESSION FOR ALL AGES AND ABILITIES, SUCH AS READING AND DISCUSSION GROUPS, LITERARY, PERFORMING, AND VISUAL ARTS, PLUS MUSIC AND CRAFTS. ENROLLMENT IN OUR GYMNASTICS CLASSES AND ON OUR GYMNASTICS TEAMS CONTINUES TO BE STRONG AMONG GIRLS AND BOYS ALIKE. OUR STAFF PROMOTES A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO GYMNASTICS THAT INCLUDES CONFIDENCE IN THEIR BODY IMAGE, PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENT, AND TEAM CAMARADERIE. |
| FORM 990, PART III LINE 4C | FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: GIVING BACK AND PROVIDING SUPPORT TO OUR NEIGHBORS 'WE BELIEVE EVERYONE SHOULD HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO BE A PART OF THE Y.' - ADULT DEVELOPMENT OUR Y HAS PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS OF ALL AGES. PROGRAMS INCLUDE WELLNESS OPPORTUNITIES, FINANCIAL DEVELOPMENT, CONTINUING EDUCATION, VOLUNTEERISM, AND CAREER AND JOB-TRANSITION FORUMS. WE SUPPORT ADULTS WITH FREE AND LOW-COST PROGRAMS THAT ADDRESS COMMUNITY NEEDS AND FILL GAPS IN COMMUNITY SERVICES. OUR PROGRAMS FOR OLDER ADULTS CONTINUE TO GROW. MORE THAN 300 INDIVIDUALS PARTICIPATED IN PROGRAMS GEARED TOWARD SENIORS, SUCH AS IN WHICH THEY ENJOY AQUA EXERCISE, STRENGTH CONDITIONING, CHAIR TONING, SENIOR SPIN, FUNCTIONAL FITNESS, METABOLIC TRAINING, AND CORE TRAINING. SENIORS ALSO BENEFIT FROM THE Y'S PARTNERSHIP WITH THE OFFICE ON AGING. 'WE BELIEVE THAT EVERYONE SHOULD HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN, GROW AND THRIVE.' - PROGRAMS FOR FINANCIALLY DISADVANTAGED INDIVIDUALS IN 2014, THE Y PARTNERED WITH THE INTERFAITH HOSPITALITY NETWORK (IHN), WHICH IS A NONPROFIT TO SUPPORT HOMELESS FAMILIES IN SOMERSET COUNTY. THROUGH THE PARTNERSHIP, THE Y PROVIDED CHILD CARE AT NO COST TO THE CHILDREN OF PARENTS PARTICIPATING IN THE IHN PROGRAM ALLOWING THEM THE TIME AND OPPORTUNITY TO SEEK EMPLOYMENT DURING THE DAY, AND KNOW THAT THEIR CHILDREN WERE SAFE AND LEARNING AT THE Y. 'WE BELIEVE THAT LASTING PERSONAL AND SOCIAL CHANGE CAN ONLY COME ABOUT WHEN WE WORK TOGETHER' -TRAININGS & VOLUNTEERISM SOMERSET VALLEY YMCA PARTICIPATED IN A STATE-WIDE YMCA INITIATIVE TO TRAIN COMMUNITY RESIDENTS IN CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE PREVENTION. THE Y LAUNCHED A FREE TRAINING PROGRAM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE DARKNESS TO LIGHT ORGANIZATION CALLED "STEWARDS OF CHILDREN", WHICH EDUCATES ADULTS IN THE COMMUNITY ON HOW TO RECOGNIZE, REACT RESPONSIBLY TO, AND PREVENT CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE. IN 2014, THE Y WAS FORTUNATE TO RECEIVE THE ASSISTANCE OF OVER 680 VOLUNTEERS WHO GAVE THEIR TIME AND TALENT TO THE Y. THESE VOLUNTEERS HELPED IN A VARIETY OF WAYS; FROM POLICY TO PROJECTS, OUR VOLUNTEERS ARE THE HEART OF THE Y. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 | FORM 990 IS DISTRIBUTED TO THE BOARD AT A REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING PRIOR TO ITS BEING FILED. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C | BOARD MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO REVIEW AND EXECUTE A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 | EXECUTIVE BOARD MET AND DISCUSSED AND REVIWED PERFORMANCE OF CEO OVER PAST YEAR. INCREASE WAS GIVEN BASED ON PERFORMANCE AND PREVIOSLY ESTABLISHED WAGE POOL. CEO SERVICES WERE PROVIDED BY MANAGEMENT CONTRACT AGREEMENT. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 | ORGANIZATION MAKES GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON WRITTEN REQUEST. |
| FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G | CONTRACT SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 399,396. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 314,012. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 15,267. TOTAL EXPENSES 728,675. |
| FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: | UNREALIZED GAIN ON INTEREST RATE SWAP -51,693. |
| FORM 990 PART XI | THE AUDIT COMMITTEE ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY AND OVERSIGHT FOR THE ANNUAL AUDIT. THIS PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED IN THE CURRENT YEAR. |
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