Form990-EZ
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Short Form
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. 1545-1150
2015
Open to Public
Inspection
A
For the 2015 calendar year, or tax year beginning 11-01-2015, and ending 10-31-2016
B
Check if applicable:
C Name of organization
DIAMOND LAKE YACHT CLUB
 
Number and street (or P. O. box, if mail is not delivered to street address)P O BOX 363
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code CASSOPOLIS, MI49031
D Employer identification number

38-6085405
E Telephone number

(574) 276-9992
F Group Exemption
Numberbullet  
G Accounting Method: Other (specify) bullet   H Check bulletI Website:bulletWWW.DLYC.ORGJ Tax-exempt status(check only one) - ( 7) bullet(insert no.) or
K Form of organization:  
L Add lines 5b, 6c, and 7b to line 9 to determine gross receipts. If gross receipts are $200,000 or more, or if total assets (Part II, column (B) below) are $500,000 or more, file Form 990 instead of Form 990-EZ ...........................bullet $ 80,666
Part I
Revenue, Expenses, and Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances (see the instructions for Part I) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part I.....................
VerticalRevenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received .................... 1  
2 Program service revenue including government fees and contracts ............... 2 30,094
3 Membership dues and assessments ........................... 3 49,926
4 Investment income ........................... 4 46
5a Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory ..... 5a  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses ....... 5b  
c Gain or (loss) from sale of assets other than inventory (Subtract line 5b from line 5a) ...... 5c  
6 Gaming and fundraising events
a Gross income from gaming (attach Schedule G if greater than $15,000) 6a  
b Gross income from fundraising events (not including $   of contributions from fundraising events reported on line 1) (attach Schedule G if the sum of such gross income and contributions exceeds $15,000) ..6b  
c Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events ... 6c  
d Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (add lines 6a and 6b and subtract line 6c) 6d  
7a Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ...... 7a  
b Less: cost of goods sold ............. 7b  
c Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (Subtract line 7b from line 7a) ......... 7c  
8 Other revenue (describe in Schedule O) .......... 8 600
9 Total revenue. Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8 .............. Bullet 9 80,666
VerticalExpenses 10 Grants and similar amounts paid (list in Schedule O) ............ 10  
11 Benefits paid to or for members ................ 11  
12 Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits ................ 12  
13 Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors ............ 13 600
14 Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance ................... 14 36,754
15 Printing, publications, postage, and shipping .............. 15 2,110
16 Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) .............. 16 29,145
17 Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 .............. Bullet 17 68,609
VerticalNetAssets 18 Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9) ............ 18 12,057
19 Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (from line 27, column (A)) (must agree with
end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) ............ 19 384,217
20 Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) .......... 20  
21 Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 18 through 20 ....... 21 396,274
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Part IIBalance Sheets (see the instructions for Part II)Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part II.................

(A) Beginning of year(B) End of year
22Cash, savings, and investments................
66,215
22
83,985
23Land and buildings....................
336,321
23
327,680
24Other assets (describe in Schedule O) ..........
706
24
621
25Total assets......................
403,242
25
412,286
26
Total liabilities (describe in Schedule O) .............
19,025
26
16,012
27Net assets or fund balances (line 27 of column (B) must agree with line 21)
384,217
27
396,274
Part IIIStatement of Program Service Accomplishments (see the instructions for Part III) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part III . . Expenses
(Required for section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations; optional for others.)
What is the organization's primary exempt purpose? ORIGINALLY ORGANIZED AS A SAILING CLUB, DLYC HAS BROADENED ITS PURPOSE TO INCLUDE FOUR BASIC AREAS OF INTEREST: SAILING, YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, LAKE PRESERVATION AND SOCIAL LIFE.
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. In a clear and concise manner, describe the services provided, the number of persons benefited, and other relevant information for each program title.
28 OPERATED A BOATING FACILITY AND HOSTED BOATING EVENTS FOR ITS MEMBERS. DURING THE 2016 SEASON, 12 ADULT SAILORS SAILED WEEKLY AND 40 YOUTH SAILED IN YOUTH PROGRAMS AND YOUTH RACES, AND 17 SAILORS RACED IN THE ANNUAL DLYC REGATTA.
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet		 28a  
29 PLANNED AND OPERATED BOATING, SWIMMING, SAILING, GOLF, TENNIS AND OTHER EVENTS/ACTIVITIES FOR YOUTH MEMBERS, INCLUDING PAID SUPERVISION AND INSTRUCTION. A TOTAL OF 61 CHILDREN PARTICIPATED INCLUDING 40 IN SAILING AND 21 IN SWIMMING.
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet		 29a  
30 THEY ENHANCED THE CAMARADERIE OF ITS MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH 11 SPONSORED MAJOR SOCIAL EVENTS DURING THE 2016 SUMMER SEASON, AS WELL AS A GOLF OUTING AND 2 CLUB SPONSORED ACTIVITY GROUPS FOR BRIDGE AND MAH JONGG PLAYERS.
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet		 30a  
FACILITIES WERE MADE AVAILABLE FOR PRIVATE FUNCTIONS PLANNED AND OPERATED BY ITS MEMBERS. RENTED OUT VARIOUS TIMES TO MEMBERS DURING THE YEAR. PUBLISHED 16 NEWS BULLETINS COMMUNICATING SCHEDULES OF EVENTS AND OTHER CLUB NEWS.
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet		  
31 Other program services (describe in Schedule O) ................
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here...MediumBullet		 31a
32 Total program service expenses (add lines 28a through 31a).......... bullet 32  
Part IV
List of Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees (list each one even if not compensated — see the instructions for Part IV)Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part IV............
(a) Name and title (b) Average
hours per week
devoted to position		 (c)Reportable compensation
(Forms W-2/1099-MISC) (if not paid, enter -0-) 		(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans,
and deferred compensation		 (e) Estimated amount
of other compensation
MARILYN GARDNER  
 
TREASURER 		5.00 0    
MARILYN QUACKENBUSH  
 
PRESIDENT 		5.00 0    
JULIE CONBOY HESSE  
 
VICE PRESIDE 		3.00 0    
LAURA FERRIS  
 
SECRETARY 		3.00 0    
VICTORIA MAIONE  
 
TREASURER 		5.00 0    
AUSTIN FRANCIS  
 
REAR COMMODO 		3.00 0    
JOE BLAZEK  
 
DIRECTOR 		1.00 0    
SHARON BLOCK  
 
DIRECTOR 		1.00 0    
TOMMY BLOCK  
 
DIRECTOR 		1.00 0    
PHYLLIS CLARK  
 
DIRECTOR 		1.00 0    
KAYE COFFEL  
 
DIRECTOR 		1.00 0    
LOUIE CSOKASY  
 
DIRECTOR 		1.00 0    
FRED DEAN  
 
DIRECTOR 		1.00 0    
DAVID DUNLAP  
 
DIRECTOR 		1.00 0    
SUE DUNLAP  
 
DIRECTOR 		1.00 0    
NANCY GERBER  
 
DIRECTOR 		1.00 0    
JANEEN GODFREY  
 
DIRECTOR 		1.00 0    
SUE HEINRICH  
 
DIRECTOR 		1.00 0    
ANDY JONES  
 
DIRECTOR 		1.00 0    
MIKE MALONE  
 
DIRECTOR 		1.00 0    
LESLIE PAUL  
 
DIRECTOR 		1.00 0    
GEORGY ANN PELUCHIWISKI  
 
DIRECTOR 		1.00 0    
BONNIE SHAFFER  
 
DIRECTOR 		1.00 0    
MICHAEL SHARPE  
 
DIRECTOR 		1.00 0    
JERRY VAN DYKE  
 
DIRECTOR 		1.00 0    
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Part V
Other Information
(Note the Schedule A and personal benefit contract statement requirements in the
instructions for Part V.) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part V.......
Yes
No
33
Did the organization engage in any significant activity not previously reported to the IRS? If "Yes," provide a detailed description of each activity in Schedule O ...................
33
 
No
34
Were any significant changes made to the organizing or governing documents? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the amended documents if they reflect a change to the organization’s name. Otherwise, explain the changeon Schedule O (see instructions) ..........................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year from business activities (such as those reported on lines 2, 6a, and 7a, among others)? ............
35a
 
No
b
If "Yes," to line 35a, has the organization filed a Form 990-T for the year? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O
35b
 
 
c
Was the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization subject to section 6033(e) notice, reporting, and proxy tax requirements during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III
35c
 
No
36
Did the organization undergo a liquidation, dissolution, termination, or significant disposition of net assets during the year? If “Yes," complete applicable parts of Schedule N ................
36
 
No
37a
Enter amount of political expenditures, direct or indirect, as described in the instructions. bullet
37a
 
b
Did the organization file Form 1120-POL for this year?...................
37b
 
No
38a
Did the organization borrow from, or make any loans to, any officer, director, trustee, or key employee or were
any such loans made in a prior year and still outstanding at the end of the tax year covered by this return?..
38a
 
No
b
If “Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II and enter the total amount involved .
38b
 
39
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on line 9.......
39a
2,000
b
Gross receipts, included on line 9, for public use of club facilities.....
39b
0
40a
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Enter amount of tax imposed on the organization during the year under:
section 4911 bullet   ; section 4912 bullet   ; section 4955 bullet  
b
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in any section 4958 excess benefit transaction during the year, or did it engage in an excess benefit transaction in a prior year that has not been reported on any of its prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I
40b
 
 
c
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Enter amount of tax imposed on organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under sections 4912, 4955, and 4958bullet  
d
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Enter amount of tax on line 40c reimbursed by the organizationbullet  
e
All organizations. At any time during the tax year, was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? If "Yes," complete Form 8886-T ................
40e
 
No
41List the states with which a copy of this return is filed. bullet
42aThe organization's books are in care of bulletMARILYN GARDNER TREASURER
 Telephone no. bullet (269) 445-1655
Located at bulletPO BOX 363CASSOPOLIS,MI ZIP + 4bullet49031
b
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)?
Yes
No
42b
 
No
If “Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: bullet
See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR)
c
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization maintain an office outside the U.S.? . . .
42c
 
No
If “Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: bullet
43......bullet
and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the tax year....bullet43
 
Yes
No
44a
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds during the year? If "Yes," Form 990 must be completed insteadof Form 990-EZ.............................
44a
 
No
b
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities during the year? If "Yes," Form 990 must be completedinstead of Form 990-EZ.............................
44b
 
No
c
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the year?.........
44c
 
No
d
If "Yes," to line 44c, has the organization filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an
explanation in Schedule O ............................
44d
 
 
45a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?.........
45a
 
No
45b
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," Form 990 and Schedule R may need to be completed instead of Form 990-EZ (see instructions)......................
45b
 
No
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Yes
No
46
Did the organization engage, directly or indirectly, in political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition tocandidates for public office? If “Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I. ...........
46
 
No
Part VI
Section 501(c)(3) organizations only All section 501(c)(3) organizations must answer questions 47-49b and 52, and complete the tables for lines 50 and 51 Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part VI ..................
Yes
No
47
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 .......................
47
 
 
48
Is the organization a school as described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E ..
48
 
 
49a
Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization?......
49a
 
 
b
If "Yes," was the related organization a section 527 organization?................
49b
 
 
50
Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated employees (other than officers, directors, trustees and key employees) who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."
(a) Name and title of each employee (b) Average
hours per week
devoted to position		 (c) Reportable compensation
(Forms W-2/1099-MISC) 		(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation (e) Estimated amount of other compensation
 
f
Total number of other employees paid over $100,000 ...bullet  

51
Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated independent contractors who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."
(a) Name and business address of each independent contractor (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
 
d
Total number of other independent contractors each receiving over $100,000..........bullet  
52
Did the organization complete Schedule A? NOTE. All Section 501(c)(3) organizations must attach a
completed Schedule A ........................................bullet
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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
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Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

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Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
DIAMOND LAKE YACHT CLUB
 
Employer identification number

38-6085405
Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 8 RENTALS INCOME 600 TOTAL 600
FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 16 BOATING SAILING REGATTA EXPENSES 1,021 SAILING TROPHIES AND AWAR 378 SAILING DUES EXPENSE 80 SOCIAL EVENTS GENERAL SOCIAL EXPENSES 93 CHILI COOK-OFF EXPENSES 251 GOLF OUTING EXPENSE 3,439 HOG ROAST EXPENSES 1,570 PANCAKE BREAKFAST EXPENSE 422 SPRING DINNER EXPENSES 1,680 WINE TASTING CLASSES EXPE 892 DERBY PARTY EXPENSE 33 BAR / SUPPLIES EXPENSE 2,433 PIRATE BALL EXPENSES 2,080 FASHION SHOW EXPENSES 928 TRIVIAL PURSUIT PARTY EXP 180 ANNUAL MEETING EXPENSES 131 DOCK CRAWL EXPENSES 1,584 YOUTH SAILING WAGES EXPENSES YO 2,019 SAILING OTHER EXPENSES YO 192 SWIMMING OTHER EXPENSES Y 4,885 EMPLOYER LIABILITY TAXES 183 EXPENSES MISCELLANEOUS DISBURSEMENTS 819 WEBSITE 2,406 INSURANCE - WORKERS COMPENSAT 475 INSURANCE DIRECTORS AND OFFIC 800 INSURANCE - BUILDING AND GROU -24 OTHER TAXES & FEES 195 TOTAL 29,145
FORM 990-EZ, PART II, LINE 24 LOAN CLOSING COSTS 1,271 1,271 LESS ACCUMULATED AMORTIZATION 565 650 TOTAL 706 621
FORM 990-EZ, PART II, LINE 26 RENOVATION BONDS PAYABLE 19,000 16,000 FEDERAL UNEMPLOYMENT TAXES PAYABLE 25 12 ROUNDING 0 0
FORM 990-EZ, PART III ORIGINALLY ORGANIZED AS A SAILING CLUB, DLYC HAS BROADENED ITS PURPOSE TO INCLUDE FOUR BASIC AREAS OF INTEREST: SAILING, YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, LAKE PRESERVATION AND SOCIAL LIFE.
FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 28 OPERATED A BOATING FACILITY AND HOSTED BOATING EVENTS FOR ITS MEMBERS. DURING THE 2016 SEASON, 12 ADULT SAILORS SAILED WEEKLY AND 40 YOUTH SAILED IN YOUTH PROGRAMS AND YOUTH RACES, AND 17 SAILORS RACED IN THE ANNUAL DLYC REGATTA.
FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 29 PLANNED AND OPERATED BOATING, SWIMMING, SAILING, GOLF, TENNIS AND OTHER EVENTS/ACTIVITIES FOR YOUTH MEMBERS, INCLUDING PAID SUPERVISION AND INSTRUCTION. A TOTAL OF 61 CHILDREN PARTICIPATED INCLUDING 40 IN SAILING AND 21 IN SWIMMING.
FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 30 THEY ENHANCED THE CAMARADERIE OF ITS MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH 11 SPONSORED MAJOR SOCIAL EVENTS DURING THE 2016 SUMMER SEASON, AS WELL AS A GOLF OUTING AND 2 CLUB SPONSORED ACTIVITY GROUPS FOR BRIDGE AND MAH JONGG PLAYERS.
FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 31 FACILITIES WERE MADE AVAILABLE FOR PRIVATE FUNCTIONS PLANNED AND OPERATED BY ITS MEMBERS. RENTED OUT VARIOUS TIMES TO MEMBERS DURING THE YEAR. PUBLISHED 16 NEWS BULLETINS COMMUNICATING SCHEDULES OF EVENTS AND OTHER CLUB NEWS.
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