Notes to SEFA
Title: Note 1 - Basis of Presentation
Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement.
De Minimis Rate Used: Y
Rate Explanation: The Organization has elected to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. In accordance with changes in Uniform Guidance, the Organization increased the de minimis rate to 15-percent on eligible awards.
The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the Schedule) includes the federal grant activity of Young Women's Christian Association of Seattle-King County-Snohomish County and Subsidiaries (collectively, the Organization) under programs of the federal government for the year ended December 31, 2024. The information in this Schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Because the Schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of the Organization, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net assets or cash flows of the Organization.
Title: Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement.
De Minimis Rate Used: Y
Rate Explanation: The Organization has elected to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. In accordance with changes in Uniform Guidance, the Organization increased the de minimis rate to 15-percent on eligible awards.
Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Negative amounts shown on the Schedule represent adjustments or credits made in the normal course of business to amounts reported as expenditures in prior years
Title: Note 3 - Indirect costs
Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement.
De Minimis Rate Used: Y
Rate Explanation: The Organization has elected to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. In accordance with changes in Uniform Guidance, the Organization increased the de minimis rate to 15-percent on eligible awards.
The Organization has elected to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. In accordance with changes in Uniform Guidance, the Organization increased the de minimis rate to 15-percent on eligible award
Title: Note 4 - Loans
Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement.
De Minimis Rate Used: Y
Rate Explanation: The Organization has elected to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. In accordance with changes in Uniform Guidance, the Organization increased the de minimis rate to 15-percent on eligible awards.
The Organization had federal loans outstanding at December 31, 2024. The Organization is required to report compliance with various continuing use requirements to serve low-income individuals or families as specified in the agreements. The Schedule reflects the loan balances at the beginning of the year, plus any additions to those loans and any new federal loans, as required by the Uniform Guidance, which are the same as the year end balances.