Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
UNITED WAY OF EASTERN MAINE
Employer identification number
01-0211478
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II or Type III supporting organization, check this box
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g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) a person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the the supported organization?
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11g(i)
(ii)
a family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
(iii)
a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of support?
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
3,416,860
4,263,488
3,881,237
3,119,338
2,798,998
17,479,921
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..
3,416,860
4,263,488
3,881,237
3,119,338
2,798,998
17,479,921
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)..
2,023,676
6
Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
15,456,245
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
3,416,860
4,263,488
3,881,237
3,119,338
2,798,998
17,479,921
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
54,903
63,673
39,942
39,348
40,974
238,840
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10
Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
17,718,761
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
..................
12
614,170
13
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here..........................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 6 column (f) divided by line 11 column (f))
.........
14
87.230 %
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
84.100 %
16a
33 1/3% support test—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2009.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2010.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
..................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2009.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..............................................
18
Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
8
Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
13
Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.).
14
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 8 column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2010 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3% and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2009.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
....
20
Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanation required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; or Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
UNITED WAY OF EASTERN MAINE
Employer identification number
01-0211478
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
THE MISSION OF UNITED WAY OF EASTERN MAINE IS TO IMPROVE LIVES BY MOBILIZING THE CARING POWER OF PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES. WE WILL ACHIEVE OUR MISSION THROUGH THREE KEY STRATEGIES - IMPROVING THE HEALTH, EDUCATION AND INCOME OF PEOPLE IN THE FIVE COUNTIES WE SERVE.
FIRST ACHIEVEMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A
COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS REVIEW EACH APPLICATION TO DETERMINE THAT IT IS NOT DUPLICATIVE,WILL REACH THE INTENDED TARGETS, MEETS THE GOALS OF UNITED WAY OF EASTERN AND MEETS ALL OTHER CRITERIA FOR UNITED WAY SUPPORT. IN ALL, 69 PROGRAMS FROM 44 AGENCIES REPRESENTING ALL OF OUR FIVE COUNTIES, RECEIVED SUPPORT. IN ADDITION TO THE AGENCY GRANTS, 764,780 WAS DONOR DIRECTED TO AGENCIES. AGENCIES MAY USE THESE FUNDS IN WHATEVER MANNER BEST SERVES THEIR ORGANIZATIONS.
THIRD ACHIEVEMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4C
BEGINNING IN AUGUST, 2010, UNITED WAY OF EASTERN MAINE DEVELOPED AND CONDUCTED A COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT AS A FOLLOW-UP TO THE PREVIOUS 2002 ASSESSMENT. THE GOAL WAS TO ENSURE THAT THE WORK OF UWEM IS RELEVANT TO THE NEEDS OF OUR REGION AND MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN OUR COMMUNITIES.
ALL OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D
BORN LEARNING TRAIL AS PART OF THE BORN LEARNING CAMPAIGN TO IMPROVE EDUCATION FROM BIRTH, UNITED WAY INSTALLED ITS SECOND BORN LEARNING TRAIL IN BANGOR'S CHAPIN PARK, A NEIGHBORHOOD MADE UP OF SEVERAL YOUNG FAMILIES, DAYCARE AND PRE-SCHOOL PROVIDERS AND SITS BESIDE AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. THE BORN LEARNING TRAIL SUPPORTS EMERGING LANGUAGE, LITERACY AND COGNITIVE SKILLS, AND PROMOTES CHILD TO PARENT/GUARDIAN ENGAGEMENT. BACKPACK PROGRAM UWEM'S COLLABORATION WITH SAD 4, PARTNERSHIP FOOD PANTRY, AND PENQUIS PROVIDED OUR FIRST WEEKEND BACKPACK PROGRAM IN MARCH 2011. IN THIS PISCATAQUIS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT TWO-THIRDS OF THE STUDENTS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR FREE OR REDUCED LUNCH, AND MANY OF THEM WERE COMING TO SCHOOL AFTER THE WEEKEND TOO DISTRACTED TO FOCUS. THE BACKPACK PROGRAM PROVIDED FOOD OVER THE WEEKENDS TO 51 STUDENTS IN GRADES K-12. INFORMATIONAL MATERIALS WERE PERIODICALLY INCLUDED IN THE BACKPACKS COVERING SUCH TOPICS AS HEALTH, NUTRITION, AND LOCAL AVAILABLE RESOURCES. 2-1-1 MAINE 2-1-1 MAINE IS A FREE, CONFIDENTIAL AND ANONYMOUS SERVICE THAT PROVIDES VITAL HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES RESOURCES FOR MAINE RESIDENTS 24 HOURS A DAY/7 DAYS A WEEK/365 DAYS A YEAR. IT IS THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE DATABASE OF COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND NON-PROFITS THAT EXISTS IN MAINE WITH OVER 9,000 RESOURCES IN THE DIRECTORY. THIS YEAR THE CALL CENTER RECEIVED 10,745 CALLS FROM OUR FIVE COUNTY REGION, AN INCREASE OF ALMOST 200 CALLS FROM THE PREVIOUS YEAR FAMILYWIZE PRESCRIPTION DISCOUNT CARDS THE FAMILYWIZE COMMUNITY SERVICE PARTNERSHIP WITH UNITED WAYS ALLOWS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TO OBTAIN SAVINGS ON PRESCRIPTION DRUGS. THIS YEAR FAMILYWIZE RECEIVED 912 CLAIMS WHICH RESULTED IN A TOTAL SAVINGS OF 22,415 FOR THE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN OUR FIVE COUNTY REGION, AN INCREASE OF 777 CLAIMS AND 18,955 SAVED FROM LAST YEAR. EASTERN MAINE CAH (CREATING ASSETS SAVINGS AND HOPE) EASTERN MAINE CAH COALITION PROVIDES ACCESS TO FREE TAX PREPARATION, FINANCIAL EDUCATION, AND ASSET DEVELOPMENT PRODUCTS ALL AIMED AT HELPING EASTERN MAINE FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS ACHIEVE FINANCIAL STABILITY. THE COALITION SERVED 4,576 IN 2011 - A 16% INCREASE. WE HELPED RETURN MORE THAN 4,169,978 TO LOW TO MODERATE INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES AND HELPED THEM SAVE AN ESTIMATED 778,000 IN TAX PREPARATION FEES. THE NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS ALSO GREW FROM 36 IN 2010 TO 53 IN 2011 - A 47% INCREASE. VOLUNTEERISM WE SECURED A 33,000 FEDERAL GRANT (THROUGH A STATE INTERMEDIARY) TO BECOME AN ACTIVE VOLUNTEER CENTER FOCUSING ON PENOBSCOT COUNTY. WE ARE WORKING TOWARD PROVIDING TRAININGS AND SUPPORT TO AGENCIES THAT USE VOLUNTEERS, HELPING VOLUNTEERS IDENTIFY OPPORTUNITIES IN THEIR COMMUNITY, COORDINATING A VOLUNTEER MENTOR, TUTOR AND READER DRIVE AND A DAY OF CARING. IN OCTOBER, 2010, ELEVEN ONE-DAY SERVICE PROJECTS SPONSORED BY TEN AREA ORGANIZATIONS WERE COMPLETED BY 88 VOLUNTEERS FROM SEVEN AREA WORKPLACES/SCHOOLS. UNITED WAY COORDINATES THE ON-LINE VOLUNTEER MATCHING WEBSITE OF VOLUNTEERMAINE.ORG FOR OUR FIVE COUNTY SERVICE AREA. HUNGER INITIATIVES NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LETTER CARRIERS (NALC) FOOD DRIVE IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE NALC, UNITED WAY PARTICIPATES IN THE LARGEST ONE DAY FOOD DRIVE IN THE COUNTRY EVERY MAY. ON THE DAY OF THE DRIVE LETTER CARRIERS AND VOLUNTEERS COLLECT DONATED FOOD AT HOUSES ON THEIR ROUTE, BRINGING THEM BACK TO THEIR LOCAL POST OFFICE WHERE THEY ARE SORTED. LAST YEAR 69,844 POUNDS WAS COLLECTED IN THE CATCHMENT AREA WHICH EQUALS 53,726 MEALS OR 84,887. 66 VOLUNTEERS HELPED PICK UP AND SORT FOOD IN OUR LOCAL EFFORT. PANTRY PROJECT RECOGNIZING THAT DONATIONS TO LOCAL FOOD CUPBOARDS PEAK IN DECEMBER AND DO NOT INCREASE SIGNIFICANTLY UNTIL MAY DURING THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LETTER CARRIERS FOOD DRIVE, UWEM SPONSORS AND MANAGES A PANTRY PROJECT "FOOD DRIVE" WHERE LOCAL BUSINESSES HOST A SET OF SHELVES FOR ONE MONTH PERIODS. THIS YEAR 8353 POUNDS OF FOOD WAS COLLECTED TRANSLATING TO 6425 MEALS OR 10,152 IN VALUE. TWENTY-TWO BUSINESSES HOSTED THE SHELVING IN 2011.
ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE PRIOR TO SUBMISSION. IF TIME ALLOWS, THE FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE WILL PROVIDE A FULL REPORT TO THE BOARD AT THE NEXT MEETING. AT THE VERY LEAST, EACH BOARD MEMBER WILL RECEIVE A COPY OF THE RETURN PRIOR TO FILING WITH A REPORT OF ANY FINDINGS.
ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C
AT THE BEGINNING OF EACH FISCAL YEAR, BOARD MEMBERS ARE ASKED TO SIGN THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY DECLARING ANY CONFLICTS THEY OR FAMILY MEMBERS HAVE. A GRID WITH THE RESPONSES IS GIVEN TO THE BOARD CHAIR AND GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE CHAIR. AT THE START OF EACH MEETING, THE BOARD CHAIR ASKS IF THERE ARE ANY CONFLICTS WITH ANY ITEMS ON THE AGENDA. IF THERE ARE POSSIBLE CONFLICTS IDENTIFIED, THE BOARD MEMBER(S) ARE ASKED TO LEAVE THE ROOM DURING DELIBERATIONS AND THE CONFLICT DISCLOSURE IS NOTED IN THE BOARD MINUTES.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A
UNITED WAY'S EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PROGRAM IS ADMINISTERED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WHICH ALSO SERVES AS THE PERSONNEL COMMITTEE. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ESTABLISHING AND MAINTAINING A COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION PROGRAM FOR THE PRESIDENT, AND CONSULTING WITH THE PRESIDENT REGARDING THE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SENIOR STAFF COMPENSATION. THE COMMITTEE MEETS TO REVIEW THE COMPENSATION PROGRAM AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AS APPROPRIATE.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR OFFICERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SOLICITS INFORMATION FROM VARIOUS SOURCES INCLUDING MAINE ASSOCIATION OF NONPROFITS AND THE UNITED WAY OF AMERICA SALARY SURVEY TO EVALUATE THE ORGANIZATION'S EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PROGRAM WITHIN THE MARKET. THE EVALUATION IS REVIEWED ANNUALLY AND IS INTENDED TO ENSURE THAT THE COMPENSATION PROGRAM FALLS WITHIN A REASONABLE RANGE OF COMPETITIVE PRACTICES FOR COMPARABLE POSITIONS AMONG SIMILARLY SITUATED ORGANIZATIONS. FOLLOWING THIS REVIEW, THE COMMITTEE REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE PRESIDENT'S COMPENSATION, BASE SALARY, ANNUAL INCENTIVE OPPORTUNITY ADJUSTMENT, AND OBJECTIVES AND GOALS FOR THE UPCOMING FISCAL YEAR AND CONSULTS WITH THE PRESIDENT AS TO SENIOR STAFF. THE COMMITTEE REVIEWS AND RECOMMENDS TO THE BOARD FOR APPROVAL, SALARY AND INCENTIVE AWARDS FOR THE PRESIDENT.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
UNITED WAY OF EASTERN MAINE POSTS THE WHISTLEBLOWER AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICIES, ORGANIZATIONAL BY-LAWS AND THE ANNUAL AUDIT AND 990 ON ITS PUBLIC WEBSITE. IN JUNE OF 2011, UNITED WAY OF EASTERN MAINE RECEIVED A PLEDGE TO THE ENDOWMENT FUND FOR 2,240,000 FROM AN INDIVIDUAL, ANONYMOUS DONOR. WITH THE AGREEMENT OF THE DONOR AND THE UWEM BOARD OF DIRECTORS, THE GIFT WILL BE ADDED TO UWEM'S FOREVER FUND AT THE MAINE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION. AS OF JUNE 30, 2011, THE GIFT WAS REFLECTED IN UWEM'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS A RECEIVABLE, AND PAYMENT WAS RECEIVED IN JULY OF 2011. THE PRINCIPAL OF THE GIFT IS PERMANENTLY RESTRICTED AND FUTURE INCOME ON THE PRINCIPAL WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT PEOPLE IN HANCOCK AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES, PER THE WISHES OF THE DONOR.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.