Form990
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Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private
foundations)
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2015 calendar year, or tax year beginning 09-01-2015 , and ending 08-31-2016
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
Young Mens Christian Association of
Greater Des Moines
 
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
501 Grand Avenue
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
Des Moines, IA50309
D Employer identification number

42-0680438
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 30,986,101
F Name and address of principal officer:
Steve Gruening
501 Grand Avenue
Des Moines,IA50309
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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Website:MediumBullet
WWW.DMYMCA.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:  
L Year of formation: 1934
M State of legal domicile: IA
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: TO BUILD STRONG KIDS, STRONG FAMILIES AND STRONG COMMUNITIES.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 18
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 18
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2015 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 2,419
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 3,778
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ......... 7b 0
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 4,131,457 5,996,317
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 19,873,230 20,734,764
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 361,330 -578,558
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 798,177 1,113,694
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 25,164,194 27,266,217
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 0 0
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)..... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 11,797,078 11,991,863
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet713,744    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 16,757,038 13,233,942
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 28,554,116 25,225,805
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... -3,389,922 2,040,412
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 87,896,444 84,219,423
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 44,248,898 38,455,556
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 43,647,546 45,763,867
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III ..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: THE YMCA OF GREATER DES MOINES MISSION IS TO PUT CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY FOR ALL.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON SCHEDULE O.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? .....................
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? ...........................
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 16,945,000 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 16,674,414 )
Healthy Living. The Y is a leading voice on health and well-being. We bring families closer together, encourage good health, and foster connections through fitness, sports, fun, and shared interests. As a result, over 18,000 individuals in our community are receiving the support, guidance, and resources they need to achieve greater health in spirit, mind and body. This is particularly important as our nation struggles with an obesity crisis, families struggle with work/life balance, and individuals search for personal fulfillment. Our programs are accessible, affordable, and open to all faiths, backgrounds, abilities, and income levels. In 2016, we provided over 2.3 million dollars in financial assistance to people who otherwise would have faced economic barriers to participation.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 3,790,825 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 3,730,291 )
Social Responsibility. Our YMCA believes in giving back and supporting our neighbors. Y Programs, such as the Y Supportive Housing Campus, the Military Reconnect Program and Livestrong at the YMCA, are examples of how we deliver training, resources, and support that empower our neighbors to effect change, bridge gaps, and overcome obstacles. In 2016, we engaged 3,778 volunteers in activities that strengthen our community and pave the way for future generations to thrive.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 1,398,664 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 1,376,329 )
Youth Development. Our YMCA is committed to nurturing the potential of every child and teen. We believe that all kids deserve the opportunity to discover who they are and what they can achieve. That is why we help young people cultivate the values, skills, and relationships that lead to positive behaviors, better health, and educational achievement. Our YMCA programs, such as Before and After School, Day Camp, Youth Sports, Swim Lessons and Teen Intramurals, offer a range of experiences that enrich cognitive, social, physical, and emotional growth. Expenses include subsidies and direct financial assistance that make participation possible for 1 in 5 of the young people we engage.
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet22,134,489
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule AClick to see attachment.....................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? Click to see attachment...
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I.............
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II..............
4
 
No
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III.................
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment..................
6
Yes
 
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment.............
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment..............
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment......
10
Yes
 
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment...................
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment.......
11b
 
No
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIIClick to see attachment.......
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IXClick to see attachment............
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11e
 
No
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Click to see attachment.................
12a
Yes
 
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
Yes
 
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........
14b
 
No
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV.....
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions) ....Click to see attachment
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............ Click to see attachment
18
Yes
 
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................Click to see attachment
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.....
21
 
No
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........
22
 
No
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............Click to see list of attachments
24a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
No
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? ...............
24c
 
No
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
No
25a
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I............
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I ...................
25b
 
No
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II ................
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part III.........
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L,
Part IV ........................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV...
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..Click to see attachment
29
Yes
 
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .............Click to see attachment
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I.
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II ...........
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I ........Click to see attachment
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1.........................Click to see attachment
34
Yes
 
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
Yes
 
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 ...Click to see attachment
35b
 
No
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2............. Click to see attachment
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VIClick to see attachment
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V...........
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
72
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
 
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
2,419
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
 
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? ..
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet
See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? ...
6a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor? ....................
7a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....
7b
 
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................
7c
 
No
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? .........................
8
 
 
9a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?...
9a
 
 
b
Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI ..............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year
1a
18
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent
1b
18
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? ...........................
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
Yes
 
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
 
No
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .......................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
Yes
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe in Schedule O how this was done...................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
 
No
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
Yes
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
MediumBulletSTEVE GRUENING101 LOCUST STREET   DES MOINES,IA50309 (515) 471-8575
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII ..............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) BILL WRIGHT......................................................................
AT LARGE
 2.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(2) CLARENCE HUDSON......................................................................
BOARD PRESIDENT
 5.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(3) COURTNEY MAXWELL-GREENE......................................................................
AT LARGE
 2.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(4) DAN KRAMER......................................................................
AT LARGE
 2.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(5) DAVID STARK......................................................................
AT LARGE
 2.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(6) DR TERI WAHLIG......................................................................
BOARD Secretary
 5.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(7) JAMES USGAARD......................................................................
BOARD TreASURER
 5.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(8) JANELL PITTMAN......................................................................
AT LARGE
 2.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(9) JIM SIMMONS......................................................................
AT LARGE
 2.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(10) JOE SODA......................................................................
AT LARGE
 2.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(11) JOSH RUSSELL......................................................................
AT LARGE
 2.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(12) MARK WURZER......................................................................
aT LARGE
 2.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(13) MICHAEL SADLER......................................................................
AT LARGE
 2.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(14) RICK TOLLAKSON......................................................................
BOARD VICE PRESIDENT
 5.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(15) SHANNON COFIELD......................................................................
AT LARGE
 2.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(16) TIM HALL......................................................................
aT LARGE
 2.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(17) TOM HAMILTON......................................................................
AT LARGE
 2.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
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Form 990 (2015)
Page 8
Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) WAYNE ELLIS........................................................................
at LARGE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(19) DAVE SCHWARTZ........................................................................
CEO
 50.00
.......................   		    X       0 0 0
(20) Steve Gruening........................................................................
VP/CFO
 45.00
.......................   		    X       75,290 0 21,415
(21) VERNON DELPESCE........................................................................
FORMER PRESIDENT & CEO
 50.00
.......................   		    X       208,620 0 37,487
(22) Wade Riedinger........................................................................
SR. VP/COO - INTERIM PRESIDENT
 45.00
.......................   		    X       129,654 0 28,305
(23) CHET CULVER........................................................................
PRESIDENT
 50.00
.......................   		    X       0 0 0














1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........MediumBullet 413,564 0 87,207
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization MediumBullet2
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such
individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
DW ZINSER

PO BOX 398
WALFORD,IA52351 		DEMOLITION SERVICES 645,855
VALLEY SERVICES

3931 COTTAGE GROVE
DES MOINES,IA50311 		CLEANING SERVICES 455,498
IOWA-ILLINOIS TAYLOR INSULATION

3205 W 76TH STREET
DAVENPORT,IA52806 		ASBESTOS REMOVAL 362,862
WOLIN MECHANICAL

1720 FULLER ROAD
WEST DES MOINES,IA50311 		MECHANICAL SERVICES 307,279
NATIONWIDE OFFICE CLEANERS

9235 SWANSON BLVD
CLIVE,IA50325 		CLEANING SERVICES 120,356
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet5
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII .............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512-514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a 230,750
b Membership dues..1b 1,453,205
c Fundraising events..1c  
d Related organizations1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e 216,055
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 4,096,307
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$ 204,334
h Total.Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 5,996,317
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a Membership Dues 713940 14,236,637 14,236,637    
b PROGRAM FEES 713940 2,684,021 2,684,021    
c Medical Payments 713940 2,437,777 2,437,777    
d CHILD CARE SERVICES 624410 1,376,329 1,376,329    
e
f All other program service revenue.        
g Total.Add lines 2a–2f.....MediumBullet 20,734,764
OtherAmt RevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ..........MediumBullet 77,750     77,750
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceedsMediumBullet        
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet        
(ii) Personal (i) Real
6a Gross rents    
b Less: rental expenses    
c Rental income or (loss)    
d Net rental income or (loss)......MediumBullet        
(ii) Other (i) Securities
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 1,519,093 1,504,596
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 2,177,720 1,502,277
c Gain or (loss) -658,627 2,319
d Net gain or (loss).....MediumBullet -656,308     -656,308
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $   of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
a 107,311
b Less: direct expenses ...b 39,887
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet 67,424   67,424
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..MediumBullet        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances ..
a  
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet        
Business Code Miscellaneous Revenue
11a other 900099 554,367 554,367    
b parking and vending 900099 491,903 491,903    
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 1,046,270
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 27,266,217 21,781,034 0 -511,134
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Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX ..............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21    
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22    
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16    
4 Benefits paid to or for members    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 500,771   500,771  
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....        
7 Other salaries and wages 9,568,375 8,540,610 784,302 243,463
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....        
9 Other employee benefits ....... 1,155,128 945,740 171,959 37,429
10 Payroll taxes ........... 767,589 687,682 61,282 18,625
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 6,000 2,315 3,685  
b Legal ......... 43,240 16,682 26,558  
c Accounting ........... 68,505 26,429 42,076  
d Lobbying ...........        
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17    
f Investment management fees ...... 50,795 19,596 31,199  
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 23,833 9,195 14,638  
12 Advertising and promotion .... 578,725 431,433 114,773 32,519
13 Office expenses ....... 245,050 142,933 78,404 23,713
14 Information technology ......        
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 5,227,456 5,069,031 142,403 16,022
17 Travel ............ 116,016 98,568 16,351 1,097
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 137,683 68,432 62,498 6,753
20 Interest ........... 1,084,318 1,062,895 21,423  
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 1,953,693 1,762,702 190,991  
23 Insurance ... 383,988 378,981 5,007  
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a SUPPLIES 1,269,856 1,208,655 40,314 20,887
b PROGRAM EXPENSES 620,972 620,972 0  
c national and other dues 384,730 346,353 38,322 55
d RENTAL & MAINTENANCE 352,060 346,666 5,394  
e All other expenses 687,022 348,619 25,222 313,181
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 25,225,805 22,134,489 2,377,572 713,744
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
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Form 990 (2015)
Page 11
Part X
Balance Sheet
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX ..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ........ 1,362,084 1 1,508,596
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 858,204 2 437,516
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...... 4,866,329 3 4,319,790
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 292,288 4 461,339
5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of Schedule L
  5  
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L
  6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ....   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use ........   8  
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ...... 548,044 9 536,043
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 92,048,591
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 20,397,899 75,097,350 10c 71,650,692
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 3,490,663 11 2,618,094
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 1,322,184 12 1,221,791
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..   13  
14 Intangible assets ...............   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 59,298 15 1,465,562
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 87,896,444 16 84,219,423
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 3,418,359 17 2,156,574
18 Grants payable ...   18  
19 Deferred revenue ......... 1,710,375 19 1,632,742
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ......... 26,568,310 20 25,341,336
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D   21  
22 Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..   22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties .. 12,551,854 23 9,324,904
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ..   24  
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D   25  
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 44,248,898 26 38,455,556
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets 39,074,430 27 39,051,917
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ........... 3,518,484 28 5,440,076
29 Permanently restricted net assets 1,054,632 29 1,271,874
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   32  
33 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 43,647,546 33 45,763,867
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 87,896,444 34 84,219,423
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Page 12
Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI ..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
27,266,217
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
25,225,805
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
2,040,412
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
43,647,546
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
75,909
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
0
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
45,763,867
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII .............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133?
3a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
 
 
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

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.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrow Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
Young Mens Christian Association of
Greater Des Moines
Employer identification number

42-0680438
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
6
7
8
9
10
11
a
b
c
d
e
f
Enter the number of supported organizations ..............  

g
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 (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)
Yes No
Total      

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for
Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (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) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (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 VI.)..            
11 Total support. Add lines 7 through 10.  
12
12
 
13
First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here........................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
 
15
15
 
16a
b
17a
b
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 ..................................................... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . 2,240,791 16,096,843 8,491,015 4,131,457 6,977,086 37,937,192
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...... 18,829,046 19,648,827 21,192,168 20,671,407 21,848,458 102,189,906
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.. 1,633,535 1,665,998 2,353,887 2,535,872 2,392,838 10,582,130
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5. 22,703,372 37,411,668 32,037,070 27,338,736 31,218,382 150,709,228
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons... 10,000 1,017,118 1,057,893 10,000 424,071 2,519,082
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.. 10,000 1,017,118 1,057,893 10,000 424,071 2,519,082
8 Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.) 148,190,146
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6... 22,703,372 37,411,668 32,037,070 27,338,736 31,218,382 150,709,228
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. 186,282 301,624 329,081 367,022 153,659 1,337,668
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b. 186,282 301,624 329,081 367,022 153,659 1,337,668
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.).. 22,889,654 37,713,292 32,366,151 27,705,758 31,372,041 152,046,896
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
97.460 %
16
16
97.560 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
0.880 %
18
18
0.910 %
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 4
Part IV
Supporting Organizations
(Complete only if you checked a box on line 11 of Part I. If you checked 11a of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked 11b of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked 11c of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked 11d of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)
Section A. All Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).
2
 
 
3a
Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer (b) and (c) below.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.
3b
 
 
c
Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.
3c
 
 
4a
Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked 11a or 11b in Part I, answer (b) and (c) below.
4a
 
 
b
Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations.
4b
 
 
c
Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.
4c
 
 
5a
Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer (b) and (c) below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed; (ii) the reasons for each such action; (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action; and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).
5a
 
 
b
Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?
5b
 
 
c
Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?
5c
 
 
6
Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
6
 
 
7
Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) .
7
 
 
8
Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described in line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ).
8
 
 
9a
Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9a
 
 
b
Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined in line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9b
 
 
c
Did a disqualified person (as defined in line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9c
 
 
10a
Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer line 10b below.
10a
 
 
b
Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).
10b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part IV
Supporting Organizations (continued)
Yes
No
11
Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
a
A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (b) and (c) below, the governing body of a supported organization?
11a
 
 
b
A family member of a person described in (a) above?
11b
 
 
c
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (a) or (b) above? If “Yes” to a, b, or c, provide detail in Part VI.
11c
 
 
Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.
2
 
 
Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).
1
 
 
Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?
1
 
 
2
Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).
2
 
 
3
By reason of the relationship described in (2), did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.
3
 
 
Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations
1
Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):
a
b
c
2
Activities Test. Answer (a) and (b) below.
Yes
No
a
Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.
2a
 
 
b
Did the activities described in (a) constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.
2b
 
 
3
Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer (a) and (b) below.
a
Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations? Provide details in Part VI.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI. the role played by the organization in this regard.
3b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations
1
Section A - Adjusted Net Income (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
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)
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
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations (continued)
Section D - Distributions Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes  
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in
excess of income from activity		  
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.  
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide
details in Part VI). See instructions		  
9 Distributable amount for 2015 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-2015 		(iii)
Distributable
Amount for 2015
1 Distributable amount for 2015 from Section C, line
6 		 
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2015
(reasonable cause required--see instructions)		  
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015:
a
b
c
d From 2013.......  
e From 2014.......  
fTotal of lines 3a through e  
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
h Applied to 2015 distributable amount  
i Carryover from 2010 not applied (see
instructions)
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f.  
4Distributions for 2015 from Section D, line 7:
$  
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
b Applied to 2015 distributable amount  
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4.  
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to
2015, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2
(if amount greater than zero, see instructions)		  
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2015. Subtract
lines 3h and 4b from line 1 (if amount greater than
zero, see instructions)		  
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2016. Add lines
3j and 4c.		  
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a
b
c Excess from 2013.......  
d From 2014.......  
e From 2015.......  
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2015)

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part VI
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors
Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Arrow Bullet Information about Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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Name of the organization
Young Mens Christian Association of
Greater Des Moines
Employer identification number

42-0680438
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ





Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......... Arrow Bullet $  
Caution. An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015) Page 2
Name of organization
Young Mens Christian Association of
Greater Des Moines 		Employer identification number
42-0680438
Part I
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
 
 

   
 
 
  ,    

$ RESTRICTED


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Page 3
Name of organization
Young Mens Christian Association of
Greater Des Moines 		Employer identification number

42-0680438
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
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Name of organization
Young Mens Christian Association of
Greater Des Moines 		Employer identification number

42-0680438
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)

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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990.
Information about Schedule D (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Young Mens Christian Association of
Greater Des Moines
Employer identification number

42-0680438
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .... 11  
2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year) 222,118  
3 Aggregate value of grants from (during year)    
4 Aggregate value at end of year .... 2,316,996  
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ...........
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ............................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ...................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................... 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................
9
In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items:
a
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 52283D
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Schedule D (Form 990) 2015
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?...
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table: Amount
c Beginning balance ............................. 1c  
d Additions during the year ............................ 1d  
e Distributions during the year .......................... 1e  
f Ending balance ................................ 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability?
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ........
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current year (b)Prior year (c)Two years back (d)Three years back (e)Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance .... 4,737,925 4,714,944 4,474,194 4,150,907 4,209,702
b Contributions ... 259,982 127,338 25,284 133,593 10,053
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses 29,536 22,713 515,290 326,441 120,235
d Grants or scholarships ...          
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ... 		214,575 127,070 299,824 136,747 189,083
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ...... 4,812,868 4,737,925 4,714,944 4,474,194 4,150,907
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet26.690 %
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet26.430 %
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet46.880 %
The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations .................
3a(i)
Yes
 
(ii) related organizations .................
3a(ii)
 
No
b
If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis
(investment) 		(b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land ...   12,191,833 12,191,833
b Buildings   60,169,451 12,151,334 48,018,117
c Leasehold improvements   4,970,627 3,705,334 1,265,293
d Equipment ...   6,050,178 4,541,231 1,508,947
e Other ...   8,666,502   8,666,502
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..SchDMdBullet 71,650,692
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c)Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests    
(3)Other
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet  
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes  
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet  
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 29,867,523
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a 75,909
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b 2,188,504
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 336,893
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 2,601,306
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3 27,266,217
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c 0
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 27,266,217
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1 27,751,202
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2a 2,188,504
b Prior year adjustments ............ 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e 2,188,504
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3 25,562,698
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b -336,893
c Add lines 4a and 4b..................... 4c -336,893
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 25,225,805

Part XIII
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
Part V, Line 4: ENDOWMENT FUNDS WILL STRICTLY BE USED BASED ON THE DONOR'S RESTRICTIONS OR BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVAL FOR BOARD DESIGNATED FUNDS.
Part X, Line 2: The Association is exempt from federal income taxes under Section 501(C)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and, accordingly, no provision for income taxes has been made in the accounts. AS REQUIRED BY THE INCOME TAXES TOPIC OF THE FASB ACCOUNTING STANDARDS CODIFICATION, THE ASSOCIATION HAS EVALUATED THEIR MATERIAL TAX POSITIONS AND DETERMINED NO INCOME TAX EFFECTS WITH RESPECT TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE ASSOCIATION IS NO LONGER SUBJECT TO US FEDERAL OR STATE INCOME TAX EXAMINATIONS BY TAX AUTHORITIES FOR THE YEARS BEFORE 2010. THE ASSOCIATION HAS NOT BEEN NOTIFIED OF ANY IMPENDING EXAMINATIONS BY TAX AUTHORITIES, AND NO EXAMINTIONS ARE IN PROCESS.
Part XI, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: Transitional Housing -213,538. LOSS ON ASSET DISPOSAL 550,431.
Part XII, Line 4b - Other Adjustments: Transitional Housing 213,538. LOSS ON ASSET DISPOSAL -550,431.
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SCHEDULE G (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19, or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. right arrowAttach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrowInformation about Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Young Mens Christian Association of
Greater Des Moines
Employer identification number

42-0680438
Part I
Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 17.
Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this part.
1
Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.
a e
b f
c g
d
2a
Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees
or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?
b
If "Yes," list the ten highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization.


(i) Name and address of individual
or entity (fundraiser) 		(ii) Activity (iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions? (iv) Gross receipts
from activity 		(v) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
fundraiser listed in
col. (i) 		(vi) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
organization
Yes No
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . right arrow      
3
List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit contributions or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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Part II
Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 of fundraising event contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, lines 1 and 6b. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.




VerticalRevenue
(a) Event #1

PWY GOLF
(event type) 		(b) Event #2

RED FLANNEL RUn
(event type) 		(c) Other events

 
(total number) 		(d) Total events
(add col. (a) through col. (c))

1
Gross receipts . . . . .
65,509
41,802
 
107,311

2
Less: Contributions . . . .
 
 
 
 
3 Gross income (line 1 minus
line 2) . . . . . .
65,509
41,802
 
107,311



VerticalDirectExpenses
4 Cash prizes . . . . .        
5 Noncash prizes . . . .        
6 Rent/facility costs . . . . 11,925     11,925
7 Food and beverages . . . 4,600     4,600
8 Entertainment . . . .        
9 Other direct expenses . . . 2,560 20,802   23,362
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . . right arrow 39,887
11 Net income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d). . . . . . . . . . right arrow 67,424
Part III
Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
VerticalRevenue
(a) Bingo (b) Pull tabs/Instant
bingo/progressive bingo 		(c) Other gaming (d) Total gaming (add col.(a) through col.(c))

1
Gross revenue . . . . .
 
 
 
 
VerticalDirectExpenses

2
Cash prizes . . . . .
 
 
 
 

3
Noncash prizes . . . .
 
 
 
 

4
Rent/facility costs . . . .
 
 
 
 

5
Other direct expenses . . .
2,560
20,802
 
23,362


6

Volunteer labor . . . .
%
%
%


7
Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . . right arrow
 

8
Net gaming income summary. Subtract line 7 from line 1, column (d). . . . . . . . . right arrow
 

9
Enter the state(s) in which the organization conducts gaming activities:
a
Is the organization licensed to conduct gaming activities in each of these states? . . . . . . . .
b
If "No," explain:
 
10a
Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? . . .
b
If "Yes," explain:
 
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11
Does the organization conduct gaming activities with nonmembers? . . . . . . . . . . .
12
Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity
formed to administer charitable gaming? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13
Indicate the percentage of gaming activity conducted in:
a
The organization's facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13a
%
b
An outside facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13b
%
14
Enter the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
15a
Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming
revenue? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow $   and the
amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow $   .
c
If "Yes," enter name and address of the third party:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
 
 
16
Gaming manager information:
Name right arrow
Gaming manager compensation right arrow $  
Description of services provided right arrow
 
17
Mandatory distributions:
a
Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to
retain the state gaming license? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b
Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent
in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow$  
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part I, line 2b, columns (iii) and (v); and Part III, lines 9, 9b, 10b, 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b, as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990.
SchJMediumBullet Information about Schedule J (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Young Mens Christian Association of
Greater Des Moines
Employer identification number

42-0680438
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain .........
1b
Yes
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ..
2
Yes
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ................
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
 
No
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization?
5b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization?
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported on Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation in column(B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
1VERNON DELPESCEFORMER PRESIDENT & CEO (i)

(ii)		 201,501
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0 		0
-------------
0 		7,119
-------------
0 		25,703
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0 		11,784
-------------
0 		246,107
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
2Wade RiedingerSR. VP/COO - INTERIM PRESIDENT (i)

(ii)		 122,828
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		6,826
-------------
0 		16,521
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0 		11,784
-------------
0 		157,959
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0 		0
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0
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
Part I, Line 1a THE FITNESS FACILITIES PROVIDED FOR ALL MEMBERS ARE PROVIDED TO EMPLOYEES AT NO CHARGE AS PART OF THE EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PROGRAM.
Part I, Line 1b THE SALARY AND WAGE RANGES AND GUIDELINES FOR THE PRESIDENT/CEO ARE DETERMINED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE ANNUALLY AND ARE CONSISTENT WITH THE YMCA OF THE USA'S RECOMMENDED SALARY ADMINISTRATION PLAN.
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Schedule K
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information on Tax Exempt Bonds
SchKMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 24a. Provide descriptions,
explanations, and any additional information in Part VI.
SchKMediumBullet Attach to Form 990.
SchKMediumBulletInformation about Schedule K (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
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Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
Young Mens Christian Association of
Greater Des Moines
Employer identification number
42-0680438
Part I
Bond Issues
(a) Issuer name (b) Issuer EIN (c) CUSIP # (d) Date issued (e) Issue price (f) Description of purpose (g) Defeased (h) On
behalf of
issuer		 (i) Pool
financing
Yes No Yes No Yes No
A CITY OF GRIMES
  		42-6004731 NONEavail 12-04-2008 2,500,000 RENOVATION OF WALNUT CREEK   X   X X  
B CITY OF DALLAS CENTER IOWA
  		42-6004457 NONEavail 12-04-2008 7,000,000 CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW YMCA   X   X X  
C DALLAS COUNTY IOWA
  		42-6004172 NONEavail 12-04-2008 7,000,000 CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW YMCA   X   X X  
D IOWA FINANCE AUTHORITY REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS
  		52-1699886 NONEAVAIL 12-04-2008 2,150,000 RENOVATION OF WALNUT CREEK   X   X X  
CITY OF NORWALK
  		42-6025898 noneavail 01-01-2015 6,000,000 PAY OFF O/S CONSTRUCTION NOTE PAYABLE BALANCE   X   X X  
CITY OF CARLISLE
  		42-6004318 NONEAVAIL 05-20-2015 5,000,000 PAY OFF O/S EXISTING NOTE PAYABLE BALANCE   X   X X  
CITY OF PLEASANT HILL
  		42-6036789 NONEAVAIL 05-20-2015 3,000,000 PAY OFF O/S EXISTING NOTE PAYABLE BALANCE   X   X X  
Part II
Proceeds
A B C D
1 Amount of bonds retired .................. 767,254 2,586,274 2,586,274 566,753
2 Amount of bonds legally defeased ..............        
3 Total proceeds of issue .................. 2,500,000 7,000,000 7,000,000 2,150,000
4 Gross proceeds in reserve funds .............        
5 Capitalized interest from proceeds .............        
6 Proceeds in refunding escrows ...............        
7 Issuance costs from proceeds ............... 32,012 64,892 65,425 40,147
8 Credit enhancement from proceeds .............        
9 Working capital expenditures from proceeds ............. 6,000,000 5,000,000 3,000,000  
10 Capital expenditures from proceeds ............. 2,467,988 6,934,711 6,934,118 2,109,853
11 Other spent proceeds .............        
12 Other unspent proceeds .............        
13 Year of substantial completion ............. 2009 2009 2009 2009
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
14 Were the bonds issued as part of a current refunding issue? ....   X   X   X   X
15 Were the bonds issued as part of an advance refunding issue? .....   X   X   X   X
16 Has the final allocation of proceeds been made? .......... X   X   X   X  
17 Does the organization maintain adequate books and records to support the final allocation of proceeds? .................. X   X   X   X  
Part III
Private Business Use
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
1 Was the organization a partner in a partnership, or a member of an LLC, which owned property financed by tax-exempt bonds? .............   X   X   X   X
2 Are there any lease arrangements that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? ...............   X   X   X   X
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Part III
Private Business Use (Continued)
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
3a Are there any management or service contracts that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? .............   X   X   X   X
b If "Yes" to line 3a, does the organization routinely engage bond counsel or other outside counsel to review any management or service contracts relating to the financed property?                
c Are there any research agreements that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? .............   X   X   X   X
d If "Yes" to line 3c, does the organization routinely engage bond counsel or other outside counsel to review any research agreements relating to the financed property?                
4 Enter the percentage of financed property used in a private business use by entities other than a section 501(c)(3) organization or a state or local government ....SchKMediumBullet        
5 Enter the percentage of financed property used in a private business use as a result of unrelated trade or business activity carried on by your organization, another section 501(c)(3) organization, or a state or local government ......... SchKMediumBullet        
6 Total of lines 4 and 5 .............        
7 Does the bond issue meet the private security or payment test? ...   X   X   X   X
8a Has there been a sale or disposition of any of the bond-financed property to a nongovernmental person other than a 501(c)(3) organization since the bonds were issued?.............   X   X   X   X
b If "Yes" to line 8a, enter the percentage of bond-financed property sold or disposed of. ..        
c If "Yes" to line 8a, was any remedial action taken pursuant to Regulations sections 1.141-12 and 1.145-2? .............                
9 Has the organization established written procedures to ensure that all nonqualified bonds of the issue are remediated in accordance with the requirements under
Regulations sections 1.141-12 and 1.145-2? ........ 		  X   X   X   X
Part IV
Arbitrage
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
1 Has the issuer filed Form 8038-T, Arbitrage Rebate, Yield Reduction and Penalty in Lieu of Arbitrage Rebate? ...   X   X   X   X
2 If "No" to line 1, did the following apply? ....
a Rebate not due yet? .......   X   X   X   X
b Exception to rebate? ........   X   X   X   X
c No rebate due? .........   X   X   X   X
If "Yes" to line 2c, provide in Part VI the date the rebate
computation was performed ......
3 Is the bond issue a variable rate issue? ..... X   X   X   X  
4a Has the organization or the governmental issuer entered into a qualified hedge with respect to the bond issue?   X   X   X   X
b Name of provider ..........  
  		 
  		 
  		 
 
c Term of hedge .........        
d Was the hedge superintegrated? ......                
e Was the hedge terminated? ........                
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Part IV
Arbitrage (Continued)
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
5a Were gross proceeds invested in a guaranteed investment contract (GIC)?   X   X   X   X
b Name of provider ..........  
  		 
  		 
  		 
 
c Term of GIC .........        
d Was the regulatory safe harbor for establishing the fair market value of the GIC satisfied? ........                
6 Were any gross proceeds invested beyond an available temporary period?   X   X   X   X
7 Has the organization established written procedures to monitor the requirements of section 148? ...   X   X   X   X
Part V
Procedures To Undertake Corrective Action
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
Has the organization established written procedures to ensure that violations of federal tax requirements are timely identified and corrected through the voluntary closing agreement program if self-remediation is not available under applicable regulations?   X   X   X    
Part VI
Supplemental Information. Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule K (see instructions).
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SchKMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 24a. Provide descriptions,
explanations, and any additional information in Part VI.
SchKMediumBullet Attach to Form 990.
SchKMediumBulletInformation about Schedule K (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
Young Mens Christian Association of
Greater Des Moines
Employer identification number
42-0680438
Part I
Bond Issues
(a) Issuer name (b) Issuer EIN (c) CUSIP # (d) Date issued (e) Issue price (f) Description of purpose (g) Defeased (h) On
behalf of
issuer		 (i) Pool
financing
Yes No Yes No Yes No
A CITY OF GRIMES
  		42-6004731 NONEavail 12-04-2008 2,500,000 RENOVATION OF WALNUT CREEK   X   X X  
B CITY OF DALLAS CENTER IOWA
  		42-6004457 NONEavail 12-04-2008 7,000,000 CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW YMCA   X   X X  
C DALLAS COUNTY IOWA
  		42-6004172 NONEavail 12-04-2008 7,000,000 CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW YMCA   X   X X  
D IOWA FINANCE AUTHORITY REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS
  		52-1699886 NONEAVAIL 12-04-2008 2,150,000 RENOVATION OF WALNUT CREEK   X   X X  
CITY OF NORWALK
  		42-6025898 noneavail 01-01-2015 6,000,000 PAY OFF O/S CONSTRUCTION NOTE PAYABLE BALANCE   X   X X  
CITY OF CARLISLE
  		42-6004318 NONEAVAIL 05-20-2015 5,000,000 PAY OFF O/S EXISTING NOTE PAYABLE BALANCE   X   X X  
CITY OF PLEASANT HILL
  		42-6036789 NONEAVAIL 05-20-2015 3,000,000 PAY OFF O/S EXISTING NOTE PAYABLE BALANCE   X   X X  
Part II
Proceeds
A B C D
1 Amount of bonds retired .................. 767,254 2,586,274 2,586,274 566,753
2 Amount of bonds legally defeased ..............        
3 Total proceeds of issue .................. 2,500,000 7,000,000 7,000,000 2,150,000
4 Gross proceeds in reserve funds .............        
5 Capitalized interest from proceeds .............        
6 Proceeds in refunding escrows ...............        
7 Issuance costs from proceeds ............... 32,012 64,892 65,425 40,147
8 Credit enhancement from proceeds .............        
9 Working capital expenditures from proceeds ............. 6,000,000 5,000,000 3,000,000  
10 Capital expenditures from proceeds ............. 2,467,988 6,934,711 6,934,118 2,109,853
11 Other spent proceeds .............        
12 Other unspent proceeds .............        
13 Year of substantial completion ............. 2009 2009 2009 2009
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
14 Were the bonds issued as part of a current refunding issue? ....   X   X   X   X
15 Were the bonds issued as part of an advance refunding issue? .....   X   X   X   X
16 Has the final allocation of proceeds been made? .......... X   X   X   X  
17 Does the organization maintain adequate books and records to support the final allocation of proceeds? .................. X   X   X   X  
Part III
Private Business Use
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
1 Was the organization a partner in a partnership, or a member of an LLC, which owned property financed by tax-exempt bonds? .............   X   X   X   X
2 Are there any lease arrangements that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? ...............   X   X   X   X
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Private Business Use (Continued)
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
3a Are there any management or service contracts that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? .............   X   X   X   X
b If "Yes" to line 3a, does the organization routinely engage bond counsel or other outside counsel to review any management or service contracts relating to the financed property?                
c Are there any research agreements that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? .............   X   X   X   X
d If "Yes" to line 3c, does the organization routinely engage bond counsel or other outside counsel to review any research agreements relating to the financed property?                
4 Enter the percentage of financed property used in a private business use by entities other than a section 501(c)(3) organization or a state or local government ....SchKMediumBullet        
5 Enter the percentage of financed property used in a private business use as a result of unrelated trade or business activity carried on by your organization, another section 501(c)(3) organization, or a state or local government ......... SchKMediumBullet        
6 Total of lines 4 and 5 .............        
7 Does the bond issue meet the private security or payment test? ...   X   X   X   X
8a Has there been a sale or disposition of any of the bond-financed property to a nongovernmental person other than a 501(c)(3) organization since the bonds were issued?.............   X   X   X   X
b If "Yes" to line 8a, enter the percentage of bond-financed property sold or disposed of. ..        
c If "Yes" to line 8a, was any remedial action taken pursuant to Regulations sections 1.141-12 and 1.145-2? .............                
9 Has the organization established written procedures to ensure that all nonqualified bonds of the issue are remediated in accordance with the requirements under
Regulations sections 1.141-12 and 1.145-2? ........ 		  X   X   X   X
Part IV
Arbitrage
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
1 Has the issuer filed Form 8038-T, Arbitrage Rebate, Yield Reduction and Penalty in Lieu of Arbitrage Rebate? ...   X   X   X   X
2 If "No" to line 1, did the following apply? ....
a Rebate not due yet? .......   X   X   X   X
b Exception to rebate? ........   X   X   X   X
c No rebate due? .........   X   X   X   X
If "Yes" to line 2c, provide in Part VI the date the rebate
computation was performed ......
3 Is the bond issue a variable rate issue? ..... X   X   X   X  
4a Has the organization or the governmental issuer entered into a qualified hedge with respect to the bond issue?   X   X   X   X
b Name of provider ..........  
  		 
  		 
  		 
 
c Term of hedge .........        
d Was the hedge superintegrated? ......                
e Was the hedge terminated? ........                
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Arbitrage (Continued)
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
5a Were gross proceeds invested in a guaranteed investment contract (GIC)?   X   X   X   X
b Name of provider ..........  
  		 
  		 
  		 
 
c Term of GIC .........        
d Was the regulatory safe harbor for establishing the fair market value of the GIC satisfied? ........                
6 Were any gross proceeds invested beyond an available temporary period?   X   X   X   X
7 Has the organization established written procedures to monitor the requirements of section 148? ...   X   X   X   X
Part V
Procedures To Undertake Corrective Action
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
Has the organization established written procedures to ensure that violations of federal tax requirements are timely identified and corrected through the voluntary closing agreement program if self-remediation is not available under applicable regulations?   X   X   X    
Part VI
Supplemental Information. Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule K (see instructions).
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SCHEDULE M
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Noncash Contributions
Right pointing arrow large imageComplete if the organizations answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Young Mens Christian Association of
Greater Des Moines
Employer identification number

42-0680438
Part I
Types of Property
(a)
Check if applicable 		(b)
Number of contributions or items contributed 		(c)
Noncash contribution amounts reported on
Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g 		(d)
Method of determining
noncash contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art ....        
2 Art—Historical treasures .        
3 Art—Fractional interests ..        
4 Books and publications ..      
5 Clothing and household
goods ....... 		     
6 Cars and other vehicles ..        
7 Boats and planes ....        
8 Intellectual property ...        
9 Securities—Publicly traded .        
10 Securities—Closely held stock .        
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC,
or trust interests .... 		       
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..        
13 Qualified conservation
contribution—Historic
structures ..... 		       
14 Qualified conservation
contribution—Other ... 		       
15 Real estate—Residential .        
16 Real estate—Commercial ..        
17 Real estate—Other ... X 1 204,334 LAND APPRAISAL
18 Collectibles .....        
19 Food inventory ...        
20 Drugs and medical supplies .        
21 Taxidermy ......        
22 Historical artifacts ....        
23 Scientific specimens ..        
24 Archeological artifacts ...        
25 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
26 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
27 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
28 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
29
Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement
29
 
Yes
No
30a
During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1 through 28, that
it must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which is not required to be used
for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ..................
30a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.
31
Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any non-standard contributions?
31
 
No
32a
Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash
contributions? ..........................
32a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe in Part II.
33
If the organization did not report an amount in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,
describe in Part II.
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Part II
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b, 32b, and 33, and whether the organization is reporting in Part I, column (b), the number of contributions, the number of items received, or a combination of both. Also complete this part for any additional information.
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(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 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
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Name of the organization
Young Mens Christian Association of
Greater Des Moines
Employer identification number

42-0680438
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Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 1 THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IS MADE UP OF CHAIR, CHAIR ELECT, SECRETARY, TREASURER, 2 AT-LARGE AND CEO OF YMCA. ALL MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE ARE ON ON THE GOVERNING BODY. THE SCOPE OF THE COMMITTEE IS TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE GOVERNING BODY BETWEEN MEETINGS.
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6 ALL PERSONS WHO SUBSCRIBE TO THE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION AND WHO MAKE PAYMENT OF MEMBERSHIP DUES OR FINANCIALLY CONTRIBUTE TO SUPPORT THE PROGRAMS OF THE ORGANIZATION.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11 THE 990 IS PRESENTED TO THE GOVERNING BODY FOR REVIEW.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c EACH SIGNIFICANT PERSON SHALL ANNUALLY COMPLETE THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE. IN ADDITION, THE YMCA WILL CONDUCT PERIODIC REVIEW AS OUTLINED IN THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15a THE SALARY AND WAGE RANGES AND GUIDELINES FOR THE PRESIDENT/CEO ARE DETERMINED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE ANNUALLY AND ARE CONSISTENT WITH THE YMCA OF THE USA'S RECOMMENDED SALARY ADMINISTRATION PLAN.
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 2C: THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS A COMMITTEE THAT ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY FOR OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT AND SELECTION OF THE INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT. THIS PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1 - ADDITIONAL INFO STATEMENT OF PURPOSE THE YMCA IS A POWERFUL ASSOCIATION OF MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN OF ALL AGES AND FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE JOINED TOGETHER BY A SHARED PASSION: TO STRENGTHEN THE FOUNDATIONS OF COMMUNITY. THE Y ENSURES THAT EVERY INDIVIDUAL HAS ACCESS TO THE ESSENTIALS NEEDED TO LEARN, GROW AND THRIVE. THE YMCA MISSION IS "TO PUT CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY FOR ALL." WE HELP PEOPLE DEVELOP THE SKILLS AND RELATIONSHIPS THEY NEED TO BE HEALTHY, CONFIDENT AND CONNECTED TO OTHERS. THE YMCA OF GREATER DES MOINES FOCUSES ON: - YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: NURTURING THE POTENTIAL OF EVERY CHILD; - HEALTHY LIVING: IMPROVING HEALTH AND QUALITY OF LIFE: - SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: GIVING BACK AND HELPING OUR NEIGHBORS; THEY Y MAKES ACCESSIBLE THE SUPPORT AND OPPORTUNITIES THAT EMPOWER PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES. THE Y IS OPEN TO PEOPLE OF ALL AGES, RACES, RELIGIONS, AND INCOME LEVELS, AND STRIVES TO NEVER TURN ANYONE AWAY DUE TO AN INABILITY TO PAY. PROGRAMS ARE PRICED AFFORDABLY, AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE. WE ARE A VOLUNTEER DIRECTED ORGANIZATION, AND AS SUCH, NO INDIVIDUALS PROFIT MONETARILY AS A RESULT OF OPERATIONS. STATEMENT OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS SINCE 1868, THE YMCA OF GREATER DES MOINES HAS PROVIDED PROGRAMS AND SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS OF ALL AGES WITHIN THE CENTRAL IOWA AREA. WE ACCOMPLISH OUR MISSION THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT DEVELOP CHARACTER BY TEACHING AND DEMONSTRATING THE POSITIVE VALUES OF CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, AND RESPONSIBLITY. THE YMCA OFFERS A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES, AND PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE CHILDREN, ADULTS, AND FAMILIES WHO PARTICIPATE. YMCA PROGRAMS NURTURE THE HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN AND ADULTS, PROVIDE A SOLID FOUNDATION OF THE CORE VALUES OF CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT AND RESPONSIBILITY, ENCOURAGE POSITIVE BEHAVIOR WITH TEENS, AND STRENGTHEN FAMILIES - ALL OF WHICH RESULTS IN OUR COMMUNITIES AND NEIGHBORHOODS BEING SAFE AND HEALTHY PLACES TO LIVE, WORK, AND PLAY. THE YMCA OF GREATER DES MOINES CONSISTS OF ELEVEN BRANCHES THAT STRENGTHEN THE FOUNDATIONS OF COMMUNITY THROUGH YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, HEALTHY LIVING AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBLITY. THOSE BRANCHES ARE: THE ANKENY FAMILY YMCA IS LOCATED NORTH OF DES MOINES IN ANKENY. THIS WAS THE FIRST YMCA IN THE NATION TO BE ESTABLISHED AS PART OF A SHARED-USE AGREEMENT WITH A LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. OUR GROUNDBREAKING PARTNERSHIP WITH THE ANKENY COMMUNITY SCHOOLS REFLECTS OUR COMMITMENT TO STRENGTHENING OUR COMMUNITY AND IMPACTING FAMILIES AND YOUTH THROUGH OUR CAUSE-DRIVEN PROGRAMS AND EVENTS. THE BOONE COUNTY FAMILY YMCA IS LOCATED IN BOONE. THIS YMCA IS KNOWN AS THE COUNTY'S COMMUNITY CENTER - A PLACE WHERE CONNECTIONS CREATE A SENSE OF BELONGING. WHETHER IT BE TO DROP IN FOR A CUP OF COFFEE, WATCH A CHILD'S FIRST SWIM LESSON OR ACHIEVE A LONG-TIME FITNESS GOAL, EVERYONE IS WELCOME, SUPPORTED AND ACCEPTED. THIS BRANCH IS THE HUB OF A SMALL COMMUNITY AND TAKES THE ROLE SERIOUSLY BY FOCUSING ON EACH MEMBER AS AN INDIVIDUAL. VARIETY CLUB OF IOWA/CITY OF DES MOINES JOHN R. GRUBB COMMUNITY YMCA IS LOCATED IN THE URBAN CORE OF DES MOINES. THIS YMCA HAS WORKED DILIGENTLY TO NURTURE THE POTENTIAL OF KIDS IN THE URBAN AREA OF DES MOINES. THOUGH OUR STRENGTH AND FOCUS IS YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, WE HAVE ALSO MADE VITAL CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING A SAFE, NURTURING AND HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL. INDIANOLA YMCA IS LOCATED SOUTH OF DES MOINES IN INDIANOLA. THROUGH A UNIQUE PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CITY OF INDIANOLA, THE INDIANOLA COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT AND SIMPSON COLLEGE, THE INDIANOLA Y IS CONTRIBUTING TO A HIGH QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE WARREN COUNTY COMMUNITY. WELLMARK YMCA IS LOCATED IN DOWNTOWN DES MOINES. IN ADDITION TO BEING A POPULAR CHOICE FOR DOWNTOWN WORKERS, WELLMARK ALSO BUZZES WITH FAMILIES AND CHILDREN OF DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS AND ETHNICITIES. TRADITIONS RUN DEEP FROM HANDBALL CLUB TO DEDICATED VOLUNTEERISM. SOUTH SUBURBAN YMCA IS LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF DES MOINES. PEOPLE FROM DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS FIND A WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT WHERE STRONG CONNECTIONS ARE MADE EVERY DAY. STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT POSITIVELY IMPACTING THE COMMUNITY AND THE PEOPLE SERVED. WALNUT CREEK FAMILY YMCA IS LOCATED ON THE NEAR WEST SIDE OF DES MOINES IN WINDSOR HEIGHTS. THIS YMCA IS ALL ABOUT MAKING THE COMMUNITY A BETTER PLACE TO LIVE BY FOCUSING ON RELATIONSHIPS AMONGST Y MEMBERS AND MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY. TOGETHER THE GOAL IS TO EMPOWER GROUPS, FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS OF ALL AGES TO REACH THEIR HIGHEST POTENTIAL. WAUKEE FAMILY YMCA IS LOCATED ON THE FAR WEST SIDE IN THE COMMUNITY OF WAUKEE. THIS YMCA CONNECTS INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES AND ORGANIZATIONS IN THE WAUKEE AREA, HELPING ESTABLISH A CARING COMMUNITY AND CONTRIBUTING TO A HIGH QUALITY OF LIFE. INDIVIDUALS OF ALL AGES ARE UNITED THROUGH VOLUNTEER SERVICES AND PHILANTHROPIC OPPORTUNITIES. Y CAMP IS LOCATED IN BOONE COUNTY JUST NORTH OF THE CITY OF BOONE. SINCE 1919, Y CAMP HAS WORKED TO CHANGE THE LIVES OF EVERY PERSON WHO WALKS ONTO THE PROPERTY. SERVING MORE THAN 20,000 GUESTS EACH YEAR, Y CAMP GUARANTEES THAT ALL CAMPERS WILL LEAVE WITH A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF THE YMCA CHARACTER VALUES OR THEIR FEE WILL BE REFUNDED. THROUGH SUMMER CAMPS, OUTDOOR EDUCATION AND RETREATS, CHILDREN, FAMILIES, CHURCHES AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS ARE GIVEN OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN AND GROW TOGETHER. YMCA HEALTHY LIVING CENTER IS LOCATED IN CLIVE JUST WEST OF DES MOINES. THIS YMCA IS PROUD TO OFFER A UNIQUE MEDICALLY INTEGRATED APPROACH TO HEALTH AND WELLNESS. PARTNERSHIPS WITH MANY COMMUNITY AND MEDICAL ORGANIZATIONS ALLOWS THE Y TO BETTER HELP MEMBERS IN THEIR QUEST TO MAINTAIN AND/OR IMPROVE THEIR PHYSICAL HEALTHY - WHETHER THEY ARE FIGHTING A CHRONIC DISEASE, RECOVERING FROM AN INJURY, TRAINING FOR AN ATHLETIC EVENT OR COMMITTING TO A HEALTHIER LIFESTYLE. YMCA SUPPORTIVE HOUSING CAMPUS IS LOCATED IN DOWNTOWN DES MOINES. THIS YMCA IS A COMMUNITY SOLUTION TO HELP ELIMINATE HOMELESSNESS IN THE COMMUNITY, OFFERING HOPE AND DIGNITY TO MEN AND WOMEN IN NEED OF HOUSING. AS WELL AS SERVICES TO HELP THEM MAP A SUCCESSFUL FUTURE. THE CAMPUS IS HOME TO 140 RESIDENTS IN AN ENVIRONMENT OF RESPECT AND SUPPORT AND THE OPPORTUNITY FOR A LIFE-CHANGING TRANSFORMATION.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1 - ADDITIONAL INFO DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES OUT OF SCHOOL TIME PROGRAMMING - YMCA PROGRAMS SUPPORT YOUTH DEVELOPMENT ACROSS NINE PROVEN AREAS OF WELL-BEING INCLUDING INSPIRATION THROUGH THE POSITIVE BENEFITS DERIVED FROM EXPOSURE TO AND ENGAGEMENT WITH ART, CULTURE AND NATURE; HEALTH BY PRACTICING POSITIVE HABITS THAT INCLUDE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND HEALTHY EATING; ACHIEVEMENT BY BUILDING CONFIDENCE THROUGH LEARNING, GOAL ATTAINMENT AND SKILL-BUILDING; BELONGING THROUGH THE CONNECTION OF OTHERS IN SUPPORTING A COMMUNITY OF PEOPLE; RELATIONSHIP BY BUILDING BONDS WITH STAFF ROLE MODELS AND FRIENDS; MEANING THROUGH THE SPIRITUAL CONTENTMENT THAT COMES FROM HAVING A STRONG SENSE OF HOPE, FAITH AND PURPOSE; SAFETY BY FEELING SECURE AND MAKING SURE THAT BASIC NEEDS ARE BEING MET; CHARACTER BY PERSONALLY ACCEPTING AND DEMONSTRATING POSITIVE VALUES; AND GIVING BY HAVING A GENUINE DESIRE TO BE OF SERVICE TO OTHERS. CORE PROGRAMS INCLUDE ACADEMIC PRE-SCHOOL, PRE-SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS, DAY CAMP, RESIDENT CAMP, BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL, YOUTH SPORTS, SWIM LESSONS, SWIM TEAM AND TEEN INTRAMURALS. FAMILY PROGRAMMING - YMCA FAMILY PROGRAMS STRENGHTEN AND SUPPORT FAMILIES BY PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR FAMILIES TO PLAY AND LEARN TOGETHER. PROGRAMS PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR FAMILY MEMBERS TO SPEND QUALITY TIME TOGETHER AND HAVE FUN. CORE PROGRAMS INCLUDE PARENT/CHILD CLASSES, FAMILY RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, FAMILY FITNESS AND FAMILY NIGHTS. MEDICALLY INTEGRATED PROGRAMMING - THE YMCA OF GREATER DES MOINES PROVIDES MEDICALLY-INTEGRATED PROGRAMS TO ADDRESS PRIMARY, SECONDARY AND TERTIARY PREVENTION. THE Y BRINGS A NEW APPROACH TO HEALTH, HEALING, AND HEALTHY LIVING TO OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH A "MEDICALLY INTEGRATED" APPROACH THAT JOINS TOGETHER BOTH MEDICAL AND FITNESS PROFESSIONALS TO PROVIDE EVIDENCE-BASED PROGRAMS TO MORE EFFECTIVELY IMPACT A PERSON'S HEALTHY AND WELL-BEING. HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS WRITE PATIENT PRESCRIPTIONS TO THE MEDICALLY INTEGRATED ENVIRONMENT TO HELP THEIR PATIENTS ACHIEVE AND MAINTAIN IMPROVED LEVELS OF HEALTH. HEALTH CARE THROUGH THE MEDICALLY-INTEGRATED PROGRAMMING IS NOT TREATMENT FOR THE MOMENT BUT RATHER HEALTHCARE FOR A LIFETIME. MEDICALLY-INTEGRATED PROGRAMMING WORKS TO TREAT A SPECIFIC DISEASE OR HEALTH-RELATED CONDITION THEN TRANSITIONS THE PATIENT TOWARD A LONG-TERM, HEALTHY LIFESTYLE. THE PROGRAMS MAKE MORE OF AN IMPACT BY PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE, INTEGRATED TREATMENT BY TRANSITIONING CARE FOR GENERAL WELLNESS, TO IMPROVE AND MAINTAIN HEALTH AND PREVENT FURTHER INJURY. THE MEDICALLY-INTEGRATED PROGRAMMING PROMOTES QUALITY PATIENT/CLIENT CARE, HELPS DECREASE HEALTH CARE EXPENDITURES, AND IMPROVES POPULATION HEALTH WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY AND SURROUNDING AREAS. CORE PROGRAMS INCLUDE PHYSICAL THERAPY, AQUATIC THERAPY, DIABETES PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION, CHILDHOOD OBESITY, LIVING WITH CHRONIC DISEASE EXERCISE, AND CANCER SURVIVOR SERVICES. HEALHTY LIFESTYLE PROGRAMMING - YMCA HEALTH AND FITNESS PROGRAMS PROVIDE A VARIETY OF SAFE AND EFFECTIVE ALTERNATIVES FOR ALL AGES AND ABILITIES TO IMPROVE OR MAINTAIN A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE. TRAINED AND CERTIFIED STAFF PROVIDES PERSONALIZED AND GROUP LEADERSHIP IN A WIDE VARIETY OF SETTINGS. PERSONALIZED INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT COMES IN THE FORM OF WELLNESS COACHING. CORE PROGRAMS INCLUDE GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES, WATER AEROBICS, PERSONAL TRAINING, WELLNESS COACHING, MARTIAL ARTS, YOGA, PILATES, STRENGTH TRAINING, GROUP CYCLING, OLDER ADULT FUNCTIONAL FITNESS AND WALKING PROGRAMS. ELIMINATING HOMELESSNESS - OUR WORK AT THE YMCA SUPPORTIVE HOUSING CAMPUS IS BASED ON THE "HOUSING FIRST" SOLUTION WHICH FOCUSES ON PROVIDING HOMELESS OR NEAR HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS WITH STABLE, PERMANENT HOUSING AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE, FOLLOWED BY ANY SUPPORT SERVICES HE OR SHE MAY NEED TO GAIN EMPLOYMENT, ADDRESS MENTAL OR PHYSICAL ILLNESS, AND/OR DEAL WITH ANY NUMBER OF OTHER ISSUES/CHALLENGES. TENANTS BENEFIT FROM AN ENVIRONMENT OF RESPECT AND SUPPORT AND THE OPPORTUNITY FOR A LIFE-CHANGING TRANSFORMATION. BY PROVIDING HOUSING ASSISTANCE, CASE MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES RESPONSIVE TO INDIVIDUAL NEEDS AFTER A PERSON IS HOUSED, WE SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCE THE TIME OUR TENANTS EXPERIENCE HOMELESSNESS AND PREVENT FURTHER EPISODES OF HOMELESSNESS. A CENTRAL TENANT OF OUR PROGRAM IS THAT SOCIAL SERVICES TO ENHANCE INDIVIDUAL WELL-BEING CAN BE MORE EFFECTIVE WHEN PEOPLE ARE IN THEIR OWN HOME. THE CORE SERVICES INCLUDE CASE MANAGEMENT; FOOD AND CLOTHING PANTRY; TRANSPORTATION; SUPPORT GROUP/RECOVERY CLASS; WORK, GED/JOB TRAINING; NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS/ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS SUPPORT GROUPS. RESIDENTIAL CAMP/OUTDOOR EDUCATION - REGULAR SUMMER CAMP SESSIONS (BOTH OVERNIGHT AND DAY CAMP) OFFER A WIDE VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES INCLUDING HORSEBACK RIDING, CANOEING, ARCHERY, SWIMMING, RAPPELLING, HIKING, ARTS & CRAFTS, MUSIC & DRAMA, AND A ROPES CHALLENGE COURSE. Y CAMP OFFERS OUTDOOR EDUCATION PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, ENGAGING PARTICIPANTS IN THE EXPLORATION OF THE NATURE ENVIRONMENT AND THE MAY LESSONS IT CONVEYS. Y CAMP AFFORDS AN UNPARALLELED OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE ENDURING FRIENDSHIPS AND TO EXPERIENCE PERSONAL GROWTH IN SPIRIT, MIND, AND BODY. Y CAMP'S MAIN OBJECTIVE IS TO CONSISTENTLY PROVIDE HIGH-QUALITY CHARACTER-BUILDING PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN FROM ALL SEGMENTS OF SOCIETY ACROSS THE STATE OF IOWA. OF THE 3,000 BOYS AND GIRLS WHO ATTEND SUMMER CAMP, JUST OVER 1,000 OF THOSE CAMPERS SUFFER FROM SEVERE HEALTH PROBLEMS. EVERY SUMMER BOYS AND GIRLS WITH ASTHMA AND CYSTIC FIBROSIS ATTEND SUPER KIDS CAMP; CHILDREN WITH CANCER AND THEIR SIBLINGS ATTEND HEART CONNECTION CAMP; YOUTH WITH DIABETES ATTEND HERTKO HOLLOW CAMP. PARTICIPANTS IN THESE LONG-ESTABLISHED PROGRAMS EXPERIENCE THE WONDERS OF CAMP IN A SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT COMBINED WITH STAFF TRAINED TO HANDLE ANY MEDICAL NEEDS. DESCRIPTION OF COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS WITH THE STRENGTH AND QUALITY OF PAST COLLABORATIONS, THE YMCA OF GREATER DES MOINES CONTINUED TO EXPERIENCE SIGNIFICANT INCREASES IN REQUESTS FROM LEADING COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO PARTNER IN PROJECTS. CURRENTLY, WE ARE PARTICIPATING IN MANY COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIPS WITH A VARIETY OF COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AND AGENCIES. SOME EXAMPLES INCLUDE: -THE DES MOINES PUBLIC SCHOOLS -UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL IOWA -MERCY MEDICAL CENTER -UNITY POINT HEALTH SYSTEMS -21ST CENTURY LEARNING COMMUNITIES -WEST DES MOINES COMMUNITY EDUCATION -WEST DES MOINES PARK AND RECREATION -ANKENY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT -HEART CONNECTIONE -CAMP HERTKO HOLLOW -AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION -WAUKEE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT -WAUKEE CHRISITAN CHURCH -IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH -DEERFIELD RETIREMENT COMMUNITY -VARIETY OF MEDICAL ORGANIZATIONS AND PHYSICIANS -BOONE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT -CITY OF INDIANOLA -SIMPSON COLLEGE -INDIANOLA SCHOOL DISTRICT -POLK COUNTY HOUSING CONTINUUM -POLK COUNTY HOUSING TRUST FUND -CENTRAL IOWA SHELTER AND SERVICES -DART -VETERAN'S ADMINISTRATION -CHILD SUPPORT RECOVERY -DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES -WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT -POLK COUNTY -STATE OF IOWA
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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
MediumBulletComplete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
MediumBulletAttach to Form 990.
MediumBullet Information about Schedule R (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Young Mens Christian Association of
Greater Des Moines
Employer identification number

42-0680438
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Total income


 		(e)
End-of-year assets


 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity










Part II
Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Exempt Code section


 		(e)
Public charity status
(if section 501(c)(3))

 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

 		(g)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No












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Part III
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity




 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity



 		(e)
Predominant income(related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




 		(i)
Code V-UBI
amount in box 20 of
Schedule K-1
(Form 1065)
 		(j)
General or
managing
partner?



 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No
(1) CENTRAL IOWA SUPPORTIVE HOUSING LLLP

101 LOCUST STREET
DES MOINES,IA50309
26-1309559 		HOUSING IA N/A
 RELATED -30 1,101   No   Yes   0.010 %












Part IV
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization
 		(b)
Primary activity
 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)
 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity
 		(e)
Type of entity
(C corp, S corp,
or trust) 		(f)
Share of total income
 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets
 		(h)
Percentage
ownership
 		(i)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No












Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
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Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.
Yes
No
1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
a Receipt of (i) interest, (ii) annuities, (iii) royalties, or (iv) rent from a controlled entity .....................
1a
 
No
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) ............................
1b
 
No
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) ............................
1c
 
No
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) ............................
1d
Yes
 
e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) ............................
1e
Yes
 
f Dividends from related organization(s) ............................
1f
 
No
g Sale of assets to related organization(s) ............................
1g
 
No
h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) ............................
1h
 
No
i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) ............................
1i
 
No
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) .......................
1j
 
No
k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) ......................
1k
 
No
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) .....................
1l
Yes
 
m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) .................
1m
 
No
n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) ...................
1n
Yes
 
o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) ............................
1o
 
No
p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1p
Yes
 
q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1q
Yes
 
r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) ............................
1r
 
No
s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) ............................
1s
 
No
2
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of related organization 		(b)
Transaction
type (a-s) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
Method of determining amount involved
(1) cENTRAL IOWA SUPPORTIVE HOUSING LLLP

 E 62,010 cost
(2) cENTRAL IOWA SUPPORTIVE HOUSING LLLP

 D 328,194 cost
(3) cENTRAL IOWA SUPPORTIVE HOUSING LLLP

 L 336,000 Cost
(4) cENTRAL IOWA SUPPORTIVE HOUSING LLLP

 Q 397,819 cost
(5) cENTRAL IOWA SUPPORTIVE HOUSING LLLP

 N 1,380,604 cost
(6) cENTRAL IOWA SUPPORTIVE HOUSING LLLP

 P 213,538 cost
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Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.
Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of entity 		(b)
Primary activity 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or foreign
country) 		(d)
Predominant income (related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(e)
Are all partners
section
501(c)(3)
organizations? 		(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of
end-of-year
assets 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations? 		(i)
Code V-UBI
amount in box 20
of Schedule K-1
(Form 1065) 		(j)
General or
managing
partner? 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No Yes No






























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Supplemental Information
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