TY 2011 Form 990

- TIN:

Form990

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax

Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except black lung benefit trust or private foundation)

The organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2011

Open to Public Inspection

A For the calendar year, or tax year beginning 07-01-2011 and ending 06-30-2012

BCheck if applicable: Address change Name change Initial return Terminated Amended return Application pending

CName of organization
Northwest Suburban United Way

Doing Business As

Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
550 East Business Center Drive

Room/suite

City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4
Mount Prospect, IL60056

D Employer identification number

23-7116020

E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 2,578,226

F Name and address of principal officer:
Marcia McMahon
550 East Business Center Drive
Mount Prospect,IL60056

Tax-exempt status: 501(c)(3) 501(c) ( ) LeftBullet

(insert no.) 4947(a)(1) or 527

Website:

www.uw-mc.org/northwest/

H(a)

Is this a group return for
affiliates? Yes No

H(b)

Are all affiliates included?

Yes No

If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)

H(c)

Group exemption number MediumBullet

4371

K Form of organization: Corporation Trust Association Other MediumBullet

L Year of formation: 1961

M State of legal domicile: IL

Part I

Summary

1	Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: Northwest Suburban United Way improves lives by mobilizing caring people to invest in the community where their resources are needed the most.
2	Check this box
3	Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a).....	3	21
4	Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ....	4	21
5	Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2011 (Part V, line 2a) ...	5	5
6	Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ....	6	184
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

		Prior Year	Current Year
8	Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) .........	2,492,093	2,534,229
9	Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) .........	0	0
10	Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) ....	13,776	15,874
11	Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)	40,227	10,418
12	Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)...................	2,546,096	2,560,521
13	Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )...	1,847,268	1,896,122
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)	293,196	341,612
16a	Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e).....	0	0
b	Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 214,484
17	Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24f)....	174,136	151,189
18	Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)	2,314,600	2,388,923
19	Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12.......	231,496	171,598
		Beginning of Current Year	End of Year
20	Total assets (Part X, line 16).............	1,597,901	1,749,636
21	Total liabilities (Part X, line 26).............	15,515	13,725
22	Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20.....	1,582,386	1,735,911

Part II

Signature Block

Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.

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	Signature of officer	Date

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self-employed

PTIN

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Firm's EIN Right pointing arrowhead image

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Phone no.

May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? See instructions ......... bullet

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For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions.

Cat. No. 11282Y

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Part III

Statement of Program Service Accomplishments

Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part III .........

Briefly describe the organization’s mission: THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE NORTHWEST SUBURBAN UNITED WAY IS TO IMPROVE LIVES BY MOBILIZING CARING PEOPLE TO INVEST IN THE COMMUNITY WHERE THEIR RESOURCES ARE NEEDED THE MOST.

Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? .................... Yes No

If “Yes,” describe these new services on Schedule O.

Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? .......................... Yes No

If “Yes,” describe these changes on Schedule O.

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 and section 4947(a)(1) trusts 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 $ 1,060,751 including grants of $ 1,005,500 ) (Revenue $ )
	We work to reduce the incidence of chronic disease and eliminate the barriers to necessary health services. We stabilize families and individuals in a crisis; mobilize our community to create safe places and a healthy environment; increase physical activity and healthy eating behaviors and reduce barriers to health care access by connecting people to medical homes.

4b	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 588,662 including grants of $ 558,000 ) (Revenue $ )
	WE PREPARE CHILDREN TO ENTER KINDERGARTEN READY TO LEARN; KEEP TEENS IN SCHOOL AND ENSURE THEY GRADUATE ON TIME. WE DO THIS BY SUPPORTING PROGRAMS THAT WORK TO NARROW THE EDUCATIONAL GAP VIA CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAMS, AS WELL AS PROGRAMS ALL THROUGHOUT A CHILD'S LIFE. OUR STRATEGY: PROVIDE A CONTINUUM OF SUPPORT THROUGHOUT A CHILD'S LIFE INCLUDING EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAMS; AFTER-SCHOOL AND SUMMER ACTIVITIES; TUTORING AND MENTORING; COMMUNITY SCHOOLS AND OTHER INNOVATIVE APPROACHES. WE ALSO ADVOCATE FOR POLICIES THAT LEAD TO INCREASED GRADUATION RATES.

4c	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 299,090 including grants of $ 283,511 ) (Revenue $ )
	We lead a financial stability initiative that brings together community experts to determine the right mix of programs that give people the opportunity to become financially stable. We provide funds to the best programs across the region that collectively offer job training and placement, access to income supports such as the earned income tax credit and other state and federal benefits for working families. These programs are complemented by educational services that teach people about banking, credit, saving and investment, as well as access to tax preparation services and matched savings programs.

4d	Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
	(Expenses $ 51,809 including grants of $ 49,111 ) (Revenue $ )
4e	Total program service expenses$ 2,000,312

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Part IV

Checklist of Required Schedules

Yes

Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule A Click to see attachment

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Yes

Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? Click to see attachment

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Yes

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..........

Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C,
Part II.........................

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........................

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 I Click to see attachment

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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 II Click to see attachment

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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

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Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21; 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 IV Click to see attachment

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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 V Click to see attachment

Yes

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:

Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line10? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VI. Click to see attachment

11a

Yes

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 VII. Click to see attachment

11b

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 VIII. Click to see attachment

11c

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 IX. Click to see attachment

11d

Yes

Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X. Click to see attachment

11e

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 X. Click 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, XII, and XIII Click to see attachment

12a

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, XII, and XIII is optional Click to see attachment

12b

Yes

Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule E

14a

Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?....

14a

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, Part I.........

14b

Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or assistance to any organization or entity located outside the U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part II..

Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or assistance to individuals located outside the U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part III..

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 Click to see attachment

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

Yes

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

20a

Did the organization operate one or more hospitals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule H.....

20a

If “Yes” to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statement to this return? Note. All Form 990 filers that operated one or more hospitals must attach audited financial statements.

20b

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Part IV

Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)

Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to any government or organization in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.. Click to see attachment

Yes

Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III..... Click to see attachment

Yes

Did the organization answer “Yes” to Part VII, Section A, questions 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................

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 questions 24b–24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25................

24a

Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...

24b

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

Did the organization act as an “on behalf of” issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...

24d

25a

Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) 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

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

Was a loan to or by a current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, highly compensated employee, or disqualified person outstanding as of the end of the organization’s tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L,
Part II.........................

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.........

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 current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV .........................

28a

A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule L, Part IV...................

28b

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 owner? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV..

28c

Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M

Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M............

Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N,
Part I...........................

Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N, Part II.......................

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........

Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Parts II, III, IV, and V, line 1.....................

35a

Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?

35a

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...

35b

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...........

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 VI

Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11 and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............

Yes

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Part V

Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance

Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part V .........

Yes

Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable. .......

Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable.

Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................

Yes

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 .....................

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)

Yes

Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.............................

If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O.....

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 or securities account)?.......................

If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet

See instructions for filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.

Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?..

Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?

If “Yes” to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ........

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?..........

If “Yes,” did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?........................

Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).

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?....................

If “Yes,” did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....

Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................

If “Yes,” indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....

Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?..........................

Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..

If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?...................

If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?...............

Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds and section 509(a)(3) supporting organizations. Did the supporting organization, or a donor advised fund maintained by a sponsoring organization, have excess business holdings at any time during the year?................

Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.

Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?.........

Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?......

Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:

Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...

10a

Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities

10b

Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:

Gross income from members or shareholders .........

11a

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

If “Yes,” enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.

12b

Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.

Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. All 501(c)(29) organizations must list in Schedule O each state in which they are licensed to issue qualified health plans, the amount of reserves required by each state, and the amount of reserves the organization allocated to each state.

13a

Enter the aggregate amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans.

13b

Enter the aggregate amount of reserves on hand.

13c

14a

Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....

14a

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 to any question in this Part VI .........

Section A. Governing Body and Management

Yes

Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year
If the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.

Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent .................

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? .................

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? .

Yes

Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed?

Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .

Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................

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? .................

Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ............

Yes

Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:

The governing body? .........................

Yes

Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ..........

Yes

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 .....

Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal
Revenue Code.)

Yes

10a

Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............

10a

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

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

Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review the Form 990. .....

12a

Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If “No,” go to line 13.......

12a

Yes

Were officers, directors or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ........................

12b

Yes

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

Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............

Yes

Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........

Yes

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?

The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........

15a

Yes

Other officers or key employees of the organization ................

15b

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

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

Section C. Disclosure

List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filed MediumBullet

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.

Own website Another's website Upon request

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.

State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization: MediumBullet

JENNIFER FRONEK
560 WEST LAKE STREET
CHICAGO,IL60661
(312) 906-2312

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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 to any question 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.
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List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation, and current key employees. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."

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.

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.

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 organizations compensated any current or former officer, director, or trustee.

(A) Name and Title	(B) Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O)	(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
(A) Name and Title
(1) GREGORY P GUARRINE Immediate Past PRESIDENT	2.0	X	X	0	0	0
(2) JAMES TANSOR President	5.0	X	X	0	0	0
(3) MICHAEL S ABRUZZINI Secretary	3.0	X	X	0	0	0
(4) Paul Gallagher 1ST VICE PRESIDENT	3.0	X	X	0	0	0
(5) CHARLES W VANDE VEN BOARD MEMBER	1.0	X		0	0	0
(6) DAVid MARKWORTH BOARD MEMBER	1.0	X		0	0	0
(7) DENNIS HUEBNER BOARD MEMBER	1.0	X		0	0	0
(8) DIANE LATTA BOARD MEMBER	1.0	X		0	0	0
(9) Barbara Ferguson BOARD MEMBER	1.0	X		0	0	0
(10) Diane Smusz BOARD MEMBER	1.0	X		0	0	0
(11) JEFFREY W KREYE BOARD MEMBER	1.0	X		0	0	0
(12) REGINA SCHLAMP BOARD MEMBER	1.0	X		0	0	0
(13) Victoria Dudley BOARD MEMBER	1.0	X		0	0	0
(14) SATISH KUMAR BOARD MEMBER	1.0	X		0	0	0
(15) Camille Fotopoulos BOARD MEMBER	1.0	X		0	0	0
(16) Joseph Higgins 2nd Vice President	3.0	X		0	0	0
(17) Tim Rose Board Member	1.0	X		0	0	0

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Part VII

Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)

(A) Name and Title	(B) Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O)	(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
(A) Name and Title
(18) Leon Gopon Past president	2.0	X		0	0	0
(19) Marcia McMahon CPO	37.5	X	X	76,661	0	17,643
(20) CATHERINE LEE BOARD MEMBER	1.0	X		0	0	0
(21) JOHN WILLET Board Member	1.0	X		0	0	0
(22) GARY A CUENO TREASURER	3.0	X	X	0	0	0

1b	Sub-Total................
c	Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....
d	Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............	76,661	0	17,643

Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization MediumBullet

Yes

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 .............

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...........................

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 .....

Section B. Independent Contractors

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





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 0

Form 990 (2011)

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Part VIII

Statement of Revenue

				(A) Total revenue	(B) Related or exempt function revenue	(C) Unrelated business revenue	(D) Revenue excluded from tax under sections 512, 513, or 514
1a	Federated campaigns..1a		79,408
b	Membership dues....1b
c	Fundraising events....1c
d	Related organizations...1d
e	Government grants (contributions)1e

f	All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f		2,454,821
g	Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$ 2,882
h	Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......			2,534,229
			Business Code
2a
b
c
d
e
f	All other program service revenue .
g	Total. Add lines 2a–2f........			0
3	Investment income (including dividends, interest
	and other similar amounts).....			15,874			15,874
4	Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..			0
5	Royalties............			0
		(i) Real	(ii) Personal
6a	Gross rents
b	Less: rental expenses
c	Rental income or (loss)
d	Net rental income or (loss).......
		(i) Securities	(ii) Other
7a	Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses
c	Gain or (loss)
d	Net gain or (loss)..........			0
8a	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ...
	a		28,123
b	Less: direct expenses ...b		17,705
c	Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..			10,418			10,418
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...			0
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..			0
Miscellaneous Revenue			Business Code
11a
b
c
d	All other revenue ....
e	Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......			0
12	Total revenue. See Instructions....			2,560,521			26,292

Form 990 (2011)

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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) but are not required to complete columns (B), (C), and (D).
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question 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 governments and organizations in the United States. See Part IV, line 21	1,889,122	1,889,122
2	Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22	7,000	7,000
3	Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16	0
4	Benefits paid to or for members	0
5	Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ....	95,027	26,608	17,105	51,314
6	Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....	0
7	Other salaries and wages	200,411	56,115	36,074	108,222
8	Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....	2,466	690	444	1,332
9	Other employee benefits .......	19,403	5,433	3,492	10,478
10	Payroll taxes ...........	24,305	6,805	4,375	13,125
11	Fees for services (non-employees):
a	Management ......	107,000		107,000
b	Legal .........	0
c	Accounting ...........	0
d	Lobbying ...........	0
e	Professional fundraising. See Part IV, line 17..	0
f	Investment management fees ......	0
g	Other ..........	0
12	Advertising and promotion ....	0
13	Office expenses .......	15,950	2,564	1,843	11,543
14	Information technology ......	0
15	Royalties ..	0
16	Occupancy ...........	8,744	2,448	1,574	4,722
17	Travel ............	7,987	2,236	1,438	4,313
18	Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ......	0
19	Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....	210	-695	-494	1,399
20	Interest ...........	0
21	Payments to affiliates .......	0
22	Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .....	3,013	844	542	1,627
23	Insurance ..............	811	227	146	438
24	Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24f. If line 24f amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24f expenses on Schedule O.)
a	EQUIPMENT RENTAL & MAINT.	2,568	719	462	1,387
b	MEMBERSHIPS	700	196	126	378
c	MISCELLANEOUS FUNDRAISING	4,206			4,206
d
e
f	All other expenses
25	Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24f	2,388,923	2,000,312	174,127	214,484
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 if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).

Form 990 (2011)

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				(A) Beginning of year		(B) End of year
1	Cashnon-interest-bearing ..........			0	1	0
2	Savings and temporary cash investments .......			972,940	2	1,074,819
3	Pledges and grants receivable, net .........			388,146	3	373,099
4	Accounts receivable, net .........			2,630	4	56
5	Receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
	Schedule L ..........			0	5	0
6	Receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B). Complete Part II of
	Schedule L ..........			0	6	0
7	Notes and loans receivable, net .............			0	7	0
8	Inventories for sale or use ..............			0	8	0
9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ............			717	9	0
10a	Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D	10a	151,052
b	Less: accumulated depreciation. .....	10b	70,971	83,094	10c	80,081
11	Investments—publicly traded securities ..........			112,408	11	119,187
12	Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ......			0	12	0
13	Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..			0	13	0
14	Intangible assets .........			0	14	0
15	Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........			37,966	15	102,394
16	Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)...			1,597,901	16	1,749,636
17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses .			15,515	17	13,725
18	Grants payable ..........			0	18	0
19	Deferred revenue ..........			0	19	0
20	Tax-exempt bond liabilities ..........			0	20	0
21	Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D..			0	21	0
22	Payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
	persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..........			0	22	0
23	Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..			0	23	0
24	Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ....			0	24	0
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.....			0	25	0
26	Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.....			15,515	26	13,725
	Organizations that follow SFAS 117, check here and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27	Unrestricted net assets .....			582,243	27	1,140,543
28	Temporarily restricted net assets .....			843,875	28	489,100
29	Permanently restricted net assets .....			156,268	29	106,268
	Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here 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 .....			1,582,386	33	1,735,911
34	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances .....			1,597,901	34	1,749,636

Form 990 (2011)

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Part XI

Reconcilliation of Net Assets

Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XI .........

Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ...

2,560,521

Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ....

2,388,923

Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ...

171,598

Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..

1,582,386

Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ...

-18,073

Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3, 4, and 5 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B)) ....

1,735,911

Part XII

Financial Statements and Reporting

Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XII .........

Yes

Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990: Cash Accrual Other
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.

Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?....

Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?........

Yes

If “Yes,” to 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? If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O. ...........................

Yes

If “Yes” to line 2a or 2b, check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were issued on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:

Separate basis Consolidated basis Both consolidated and separated basis

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? ................

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. ..

Form 990 (2011)

Additional Data

Software ID:
Software Version:

Form 990, Special Condition Description:

Special Condition Description

- TIN:

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.

Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow

See separate instructions.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2011

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

Northwest Suburban United Way

Employer identification number

23-7116020

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.)

A church, convention of churches, or association of churches. section 170(b)(1)(A)(i).

A school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii). (Attach Schedule E.)

A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii).

A medical research organization operated in conjunction with a hospital described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii). Enter the hospital's name, city, and state:

An organization operated for the benefit of a college or university owned or operated by a governmental unit described in

section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)

A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(v).

An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public described in

section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

A community trust described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

An organization that normally receives: (1) more than 331/3% of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross

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.)

An organization organized and operated exclusively to test for public safety. Seesection 509(a)(4).

An organization organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the purposes of one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2). See section 509(a)(3). Check the box that describes the type of supporting organization and complete lines 11e through 11h.

Type I

Type II

Type III - Functionally integrated

Type III - Other

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).

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 ..................................................

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

and (iii) below, the governing body of the the supported organization? ................

11g(i)

(ii) a family member of a person described in (i) above? ......................

11g(ii)

(iii) a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above? ................

11g(iii)

Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).

(i) Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	(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?
(i) Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No	(vii) Amount of support?


Total

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 11285F

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011

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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) 2007	(b) 2008	(c) 2009	(d) 2010	(e) 2011	(f) Total
1	Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....	2,153,437	3,180,858	2,531,016	2,492,093	2,534,229	12,891,633
2	Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3	The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4	Total. Add lines 1 through 3..	2,153,437	3,180,858	2,531,016	2,492,093	2,534,229	12,891,633
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)..						1,843,563
6	Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.						11,048,070

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2007	(b) 2008	(c) 2009	(d) 2010	(e) 2011	(f) Total
7	Amounts from line 4..	2,153,437	3,180,858	2,531,016	2,492,093	2,534,229	12,891,633
8	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..	68,295	37,580	26,218	16,976	15,874	164,943
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..	108,307	50,253	33,374	66,186	28,123	286,243
11	Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).						13,342,819

Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.) ..................

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.......................................... right arrow

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 6 column (f) divided by line 11 column (f)) .........

82.802 %

Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14 ...............

82.399 %

16a

33 1/3% support test—2011. 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 ...................... right arrow

33 1/3% support test—2010. 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 ..................... right arrow

17a

10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2011. 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 .................................................. right arrow

10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2010. 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 .............................................. right arrow

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) 2011

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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) 2007	(b) 2008	(c) 2009	(d) 2010	(e) 2011	(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) 2007	(b) 2008	(c) 2009	(d) 2010	(e) 2011	(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.).

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

Public Support Percentage for 2011 (line 8 column (f) divided by line 13 column (f)) .........

Public support percentage from 2010 Schedule A, Part III, line 15 ...............

Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage

Investment income percentage for 2011 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f)) ......

Investment income percentage from 2010 Schedule A, Part III, line 17 .............

19a

33 1/3% support tests—2011. 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 .......... right arrow

33 1/3% support tests—2010. 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 .... right arrow

Private Foundation If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a or 19b, check this box and see instructions ..... right arrow

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011

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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
INCOME REPORTED ON LINE 10 WAS GENERATED BY SPECIAL EVENTS THAT are DETAILED ON SCHEDULE G. THE SPECIAL EVENTS WERE CONCEIVED TO GENERATE INCOME USED TO FUND THE NORTHWEST SUBURBAN UNITED WAY'S PROGRAM ACHIEVEMENTS AS DESCRIBED IN PART III, LINE 4A THROUGH 4D.

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011

Additional Data

Software ID:
Software Version:

- TIN:

Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Schedule of Contributors

Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2011

Name of organization

Northwest Suburban United Way

Employer identification number

23-7116020

Organization type (check one):

Filers of:

Section:

Form 990 or 990-EZ

501(c)( ) (enter number) organization

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation

527 political organization

Form 990-PF

501(c)(3) exempt private foundation

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation

501(c)(3) taxable private foundation

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

For an organization filing Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, $5,000 or more (in money or
property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts I and II.

Special Rules

For a section 501(c)(3) organization filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that met the 33¹/3% support test of the regulations
under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), and received from any one contributor, during the year, a contribution of the
greater of (1) $5,000 or (2) 2% of the amount on (i) Form 990, Part VIII, line 1h, or (ii) Form 990-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts I and II.

For a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization filing Form 990, or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, total contributions of more than $1,000 for use exclusively for religious, charitable,
scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I, II, and
III.

For a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization filing Form 990, or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, contributions for use exclusively for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but these contributions did
not total to more than $1,000. If this box is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received during
the year for an exclusively religious, charitable, etc., purpose. Do not complete any of the parts unless the General Rule
applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $5,000 or more
during the year. ......................... 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 Part I, line 2, of its Form 990-PF, 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) (2011)

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Name of organization Northwest Suburban United Way
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)
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 RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED, RESTRICTED RESTRICTED	$RESTRICTED	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)

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Name of organization Northwest Suburban United Way
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)
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) (2011)

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Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)

Name of organization
Northwest Suburban United Way

Employer identification number

23-7116020

Part III

Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., individual contributions to section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organizations
that total more than $1,000 for the year. 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

(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

(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

(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

(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) (2011)

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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Financial Statements

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to 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. SchDMd Bullet

See separate instructions.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2011

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

Northwest Suburban United Way

Employer identification number

23-7116020

Part I

Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.

		(a) Donor advised funds	(b) Funds and other accounts
1	Total number at end of year .......
2	Aggregate contributions to (during year) ...
3	Aggregate grants from (during year) ...
4	Aggregate value at end of year .......

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? ............

Yes No

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? ...................................

Yes No

Part II

Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.

Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).

Preservation of land for public use (e.g., recreation or education) Preservation of an historically important land area

Protection of natural habitat Preservation of a certified historic structure

Preservation of open space

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.


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

Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the tax year SchDMd Bullet

Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet

Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .............................

Yes No

Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting and enforcing conservation easements during the year SchDMd Bullet

Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet

Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section
170(h)(4)(B)(i) and 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? ....................................

Yes No

In Part XIV, 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" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.

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 XIV, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.

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)

Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ........................ SchDMd Bullet

(ii)

Assets included in Form 990, Part X .............................. SchDMd Bullet

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:

Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .......................... SchDMd Bullet

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... SchDMd Bullet

For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Intructions for Form 990

Cat. No. 52283D

Schedule D (Form 990) 2011

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Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)

Using the organization’s accession and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection
items (check all that apply):

Public exhibition

Loan or exchange programs

Scholarly research

Other

Preservation for future generations

Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIV.

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?........

Yes No

Part IV

Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.

Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................

Yes No

If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIV and complete the following table:


c	Beginning balance .................................	1c
d	Additions during the year ..............................	1d
e	Distributions during the year .............................	1e
f	Ending balance ...................................	1f

Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21? .....................

Yes No

If “Yes,” explain the arrangement in Part XIV.

Part V

Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.

		(a)Current Year	(b)Prior Year	(c)Two Years Back
1a	Beginning of year balance ....	112,408	12,242	0
b	Contributions ........	0	90,500	12,500
c	Net investment earnings, gains, and losses ...	6,779	9,666	-258
d	Grants or scholarships .....
e	Other expenditures for facilities and programs ........
f	Administrative expenses ....
g	End of year balance ......	119,187	112,408	12,242

Provide the estimated percentage of the year end balance (line 1g) held as:

Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet

Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet

85.780 %

Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet

14.220 %

The percentages in lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.

Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes

(i) unrelated organizations ........................

3a(i)

Yes

(ii) related organizations ........................

3a(ii)

If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........

Describe in Part XIV the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.

Part VI

Land, Buildings, and Equipment. 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 .................		22,000		22,000
b	Buildings ................		89,811	34,098	55,713
c	Leasehold improvements ............
d	Equipment ................	0	39,241	36,873	2,368
e	Other .................
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).).......					80,081

Schedule D (Form 990) 2011

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Part VII

InvestmentsOther Securities. 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
Other








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)

Part VIII

InvestmentsProgram Related. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.

(a) Description of investment type		(b) Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value









Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)

Part IX

Other Assets. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.

(a) Description				(b) Book value
(1) DUE TO/FROM UWMC				102,394








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........				102,394

Part X

Other Liabilities. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.

1.(a) Description of Liability		(b) Book value
Federal Income Taxes		0









Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)		0
2. Fin 48 (ASC 740) Footnote. In Part XIV, 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 (ASC740).

Schedule D (Form 990) 2011

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Part XI Reconciliation of Change in Net Assets from Form 990 to Financial Statements
1	Total revenue (Form 990, Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ....................	1	2,560,521
2	Total expenses (Form 990, Part IX, column (A), line 25) .....................	2	2,388,923
3	Excess or (deficit) for the year. Subtract line 2 from line 1 .............	3	171,598
4	Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ..........................	4	2,495
5	Donated services and use of facilities .............................	5
6	Investment expenses ...................................	6
7	Prior period adjustments ..................................	7
8	Other (Describe in Part XIV.) .................................	8	-20,568
9	Total adjustments (net). Add lines 4 through 8 .........................	9	-18,073
10	Excess or (deficit) for the year per financial statements. Combine lines 3 and 9 .........	10	153,525

Part XII Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return
1	Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements .......			1	2,504,618
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a	Net unrealized gains on investments ..........	2a	2,495
b	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2b
c	Recoveries of prior year grants ...........	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ............	2d
e	Add lines 2a through 2d .....................			2e	2,495
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1.....................			3	2,502,123
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 XIV.) ...........	4b	58,398
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.......................			4c	58,398
5	Total Revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ......			5	2,560,521

Part XIII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return
1	Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements .............			1	2,351,093
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a	Donated services and use of facilities ..........	2a
b	Prior year adjustments ..............	2b
c	Other losses ................	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ............	2d
e	Add lines 2a through 2d......................			2e
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1.....................			3	2,351,093
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 XIV.) ............	4b	37,830
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.......................			4c	37,830
5	Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ......			5	2,388,923

Part XIV

Supplemental Information

Complete this part to 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; Part XI, line 8; Part XII, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XIII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.

Identifier	Return Reference	Explanation
INTENDED USES FOR ENDOWMENT FUNDS	SChedule D, PART V, LINE 4	THE PURPOSE OF THE NORTHWEST SUBURBAN UNITED WAY ENDOWMENT FUND ("FUND") IS TO PROVIDE A FUND SEPaRATE FROM THE ANNUAL CAMPAIGN FUNDS SUCH THAT DONORS AND PROSPECTIVE DONORS CAN BE ASSURED THAT CERTAIN GIFTS MADE BY THEM TO NORTHWEST SUBURBAN UNITED WAY WILL HAVE LONG-TERM VALUE BY REASON OF THEIR SEGREGATION AND CAREFUL INVESTMENT, AND SHALL BE LASTING TRIBUTE TO THE DONOR AS THE EARNINGS FROM THEIR GIFTS ARE DISTRIBUTED FROM TIME TO TIME, IN PERPETUITY, TO HELP ACCOMPLISH THE MISSION OF NORTHWEST SUBURBAN UNITED WAY.
UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS (FIN 48)	Schedule D, Part X, Line 2	UNITED WAY METROPOLITAN CHICAGO, UNITED WAY OF DUPAGE/WEST COOK, SOUTH-SOUTHWEST SUBURBAN UNITED WAY, NORTH SHORE UNITED WAY, NORTHWEST SUBURBAN UNITED WAY, HAVE RECEIVED A FAVORABLE DETERMINATION LETTERS FROM THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, STATING THAT THEY ARE EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986(IRC), EXCEPT FOR INCOME TAXES PERTAINING TO UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME. ACCOUNTING GUIDANCE REQUIRES TAX EFFECTS FROM UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS TO BE RECOGNIZED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ONLY IF THE POSITION IS MORE LIKELY THAN NOT TO BE SUSTAINED IF THE POSITION WERE TO BE CHALLENGED BY A TAXING AUTHORITY. MANAGEMENT HAS DETERMINED THERE ARE NO MATERIAL UNCERTAIN POSITIONS THAT REQUIRE RECOGNITION IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. ADDITIONALLY, NO PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES IS REFLECTED IN THESE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THERE IS NO INTEREST OR PENALTIES RECOGNIZED IN THE STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES OR STATEMENT OF POSITION. THE TAX YEARS ENDING 2008, 2009, 2010 AND 2011 ARE STILL OPEN TO AUDIT FOR BOTH FEDERAL AND STATE PURPOSES.
Reconciliation of revenue per audited fin. stmts. with revenue per return	schedule d, part xii, line 4b	Designations to other organizations included in income..... 37,830 Loss on 2010 Campaign Pledges.............................. 20,568 Total................................................... $58,398
Reconciliation of expenses per audited fin. stmt. with expenses per return	Schedule D, Part XIII, line 4b	Designations to other organizations included in income..... $37,830
Reconciliation of change in net assets from 990 to audited fin. stmt.	Schedule D, Part XI, Line 8	Loss on 2010 Campaign Pledges............................ $(20,568)

Schedule D (Form 990) 2011

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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" to 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 arrow

Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow

See separate instructions.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2011

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization
Northwest Suburban United Way

Employer identification number

23-7116020

Part I

Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 17.

Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.

a	Mail solicitations	e	Solicitation of non-government grants
b	Internet and e-mail solicitations	f	Solicitation of government grants
c	Phone solicitations	g	Special fundraising events
d	In-person solicitations

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?

Yes

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. Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this table.

(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
	(ii) Activity	Yes	No	(iv) Gross receipts from activity		(vi) Amount paid to (or retained by) organization
Total .................

List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit funds or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.

For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 50083H

Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011

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Part II

Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.

		(a) Event #1 WLC Engagement (event type)	(b) Event #2 Luncheon (event type)	(c) Other Events 0 (total number)	(d) Total Events (Add col. (a) through col. (c))
1	Gross receipts . . .	5,440	14,774	0	20,214
2	Less: Charitable contributions . . .
3	Gross income (line 1 minus line 2) . . .	5,440	14,774	0	20,214
4	Cash prizes . . .
5	Non-cash prizes . .
6	Rent/facility costs . .
7	Food and beverages . .		4,748		4,748
8	Entertainment . . .
9	Other direct expenses .		762		762
10	Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) ...........				5,510
11	Net income summary. Combine lines 3 and 10 in column (d)............				14,704

Part III

Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.

(a) Bingo

(b) Pull tabs/Instant
bingo/progressive bingo

(c) Other gaming

(d) Total gaming (Add col. (a) through col. (c))

Gross revenue . . . .

Cash prizes . . . .

Non-cash prizes . . .

Rent/facility costs . . .

Other direct expenses . .

Volunteer labor . . .

	Yes
	No

	Yes
	No

	Yes
	No

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

Net gaming income summary. Combine lines 1 and 7 in column (d) .......... right arrow

Enter the state(s) in which the organization operates gaming activities:

Is the organization licensed to operate gaming activities in each of these states? ............

YesNo

If "No," Explain:

10a

Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? .....

YesNo

If "Yes," Explain:

Does the organization operate gaming activities with nonmembers? .................

YesNo

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? ..........................

YesNo

Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011

Page 3

Indicate the percentage of gaming activity operated in:

The organization's facility ......................

13a

An outside facility ........................

13b

Provide the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:

Name

Address

15a

Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming

revenue? ......................................

YesNo

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

$ .

If "Yes," enter name and address:

Name

Address

Gaming manager information:

Name

Gaming manager compensation right arrow

Description of services provided right arrow

Director/officer Employee Independent contractor

Mandatory distributions:

Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to

retain the state gaming license? ............................

YesNo

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

Complete this part to provide additional information for responses to quuestion on Schedule G (see instructions.)

Identifier	ReturnReference	Explanation

Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011

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Schedule I
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet

Attach to Form 990

OMB No. 1545-0047

2011

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization
Northwest Suburban United Way

Employer identification number
23-7116020

Part I

General Information on Grants and Assistance

Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ....................................

Yes No

Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.

Part II

Grants and Other Assistance to Governments and Organizations in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to
Form 990, Part IV, line 21 for any recipient that received more than $5,000. Check this box if no one recipient received more than $5,000. Use
Part IV and Schedule I-1 (Form 990) if additional space is needed ......................... lBullet

(a) Name and address of organization or government	(b) EIN	(c) IRC Code section if applicable	(d) Amount of cash grant	(h) Purpose of grant or assistance
(1) Boys & Girls Club of Dundee TownshipPO Box 173 Carpentersville,IL60110	36-4184937	501(c)(3)	200,000	Program Support
(2) Greater Wheeling Area Youth Outreach Inc400 N Elmhurst Rd Prospect Hts,IL60070	36-4463884	501(c)(3)	170,000	Program Support
(3) CEDA Northwest1300 W Northwest Hwy Mt Prospect,IL60056	36-3382832	501(c)(3)	133,100	Program Support
(4) Salvation Army Metropolitan Chicago5040 North Pulaski Road Chicago,IL60630	36-2167910	501(c)(3)	122,000	Program Support
(5) Children's Home & Aid Society of IL125 S Wacker Dr 14th Fl Chicago,IL60606	36-2167743	501(c)(3)	85,000	Program Support
(6) The Center Resources for Teaching and Learning2626 S Clearbrook Arlington Hts,IL60005	36-4248651	501(c)(3)	80,000	Program Support
(7) Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago721 N LaSalle Street Chicago,IL60654	36-2170821	501(c)(3)	71,153	Program Support
(8) WINGS Program IncPO Box 95615 Palatine,IL60095	36-3456061	501(c)(3)	70,000	Program Support
(9) Centro de Informacion28 N Grove Ave Ste 200 Elgin,IL60120	36-2776988	501(c)(3)	56,508	Program Support
(10) Shelter Inc1616 N Arlgton Hts Arlington Hts,IL60004	23-7399596	501(c)(3)	55,262	Program Support
(11) Bridge Youth and Family Services721 S Quentin Rd Palatine,IL60067	23-7093615	501(c)(3)	55,000	Program Support
(12) Children's Advocacy Center of North and Northwest640 Illinois Blvd Hoffman Estates,IL60169	36-3711203	501(c)(3)	55,000	Program Support
(13) Journey from PADS to HOPE1140 E Northwest Hwy Palatine,IL60074	36-3919018	501(c)(3)	50,000	Program Support
(14) Palatine Opportunity Center1585 North Rand Road Palatine,IL60074	36-3881109	501(c)(3)	41,134	Program Support
(15) Northwest CASA415 W Golf Rd 47 Arlington Hts,IL60005	36-2897300	501(c)(3)	40,105	Program Support
(16) PEER Services Inc906 Davis Street Evanston,IL60201	36-2848969	501(c)(3)	40,000	Program Support
(17) Turning Point Behavioral Health Care Center8324 Skokie Blvd Skokie,IL60077	36-2327294	501(c)(3)	40,000	Program Support
(18) Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago30 S Wells St 4049 Chicago,IL60606	36-2167761	501(c)(3)	37,750	Program Support
(19) Metropolitan Family ServicesOne North Dearborn Chicago,IL60602	36-2167940	501(c)(3)	33,000	Program Support
(20) Orchard Village7670 Marmora Avenue Skokie,IL60077	36-2773481	501(c)(3)	30,091	Program Support
(21) Ecker Center for Mental Health Inc1845 Grandstand Place Elgin,IL60123	36-2312495	501(c)(3)	30,000	Program Support
(22) North Shore Senior Center161 Northfield Road Northfield,IL60093	36-2366074	501(c)(3)	30,000	Program Support
(23) Society for the Preservation of Human Dignity37 North Plum Grove Road Palatine,IL60067	23-7208626	501(c)(3)	30,000	Program Support
(24) Countryside Association for People with Disabiliti21154 West Shirley Road Palatine,IL60074	36-2340304	501(c)(3)	25,000	Program Support
(25) Lester and Rosalie Anixter Center2001 N Clybourn Ave 3 Chicago,IL60614	36-2244895	501(c)(3)	25,000	Program Support
(26) Lutheran Social Services of Illinois1001 E Touhy50 Des Plaines,IL60018	36-2584799	501(c)(3)	25,000	Program Support
(27) Maine Center Inc819 Busse Highway Park Ridge,IL60068	36-2616713	501(c)(3)	25,000	Program Support
(28) Palatine Township Senior Citizens Council505 South Quentin Road Palatine,IL60067	36-2781764	501(c)(3)	25,000	Program Support
(29) YWCA EvanstonNorth Shore1215 Church Street Evanston,IL60201	36-2193618	501(c)(3)	25,000	Program Support
(30) The Center of Concern1580 N Northwest Hwy Park Ridge,IL60068	36-2984360	501(c)(3)	20,000	Program Support
(31) Life SpanPO Box 1515 Des Plaines,IL60017	36-2991281	501(c)(3)	20,000	Program Support
(32) Access Community Health Network600 West Fulton Street Chicago,IL60661	36-3317058	501(c)(3)	17,500	Program Support
(33) Clearbrook1835 W Central Rad Arlington Hts,IL60005	36-2420176	501(c)(3)	15,848	Program Support
(34) Hanul Family Alliance5008 North Kedzie Ave Chicago,IL60625	36-3519498	501(c)(3)	15,000	Program Support
(35) Prairie State Legal Services303 North Main Street Rockford,IL61101	37-1030764	501(c)(3)	13,000	Program Support
(36) YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago801 North Dearborn Chicago,IL60610	36-2179782	501(c)(3)	13,000	Program Support
(37) Glenkirk3504 Commercial Ave Northbrook,IL60062	36-2345191	501(c)(3)	10,000	Program Support
(38) Senior Services Associates Inc101 South Grove Ave Elgin,IL60120	36-2775102	501(c)(3)	10,000	Program Support
(39) Youth Crossroads Inc6412 West 27th Street Berwyn,IL60402	23-7417420	501(c)(3)	10,000	Program Support
(40) United Way of Metro Chicago560 West Lake Street Chicago,IL606611499	36-2167037	501(c)(3)	6,330	Program Support
(41) United Way of DuPageWest Cook1000 Jorie Blvd 360 Oak Brook,IL60522	45-1534557	501(c)(3)	5,192	Program Support

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Cat. No. 50055P

Schedule I (Form 990) 2011

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Part III

Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Use Schedule I-1 (Form 990) if additional space is needed.

(a)Type of grant or assistance	(b)Number of recipients	(c)Amount of cash grant
(1) SCHOLARSHIPS - POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION	5	7,000

Part IV

Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the information required in Part I, line 2, and any other additional information.

Identifier	Return Reference	Explanation
Procedure for monitoring the use of grant funds in the u.s.	Form 990, Schedule I, Part 1, Line 2	Northwest Suburban United Way monitors the use of grants in the United States by requiring agencies to submit, no less than annually, information related to programs being funded. Information may include, but is not limited to, client demographics, program activities, program measurements and program outcomes. United Way of Metropolitan Chicago and Northwest Suburban United Way staff also converses and correspond with grantees on a regular basis.

Schedule I (Form 990) 2011

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Department of the Treasury
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OMB No. 1545-0047

2011

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Name of the organization

Northwest Suburban United Way

Employer identification number

23-7116020

Identifier	Return Reference	Explanation
Number of Volunteers	Form 990, Part I, Line 6	21 NWSUW BOARD 9 CAMPAIGN CABINET 10 COMMUNITY IMPACT COMMITTEE 15 FOOD DRIVE 35 COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING DINNER 14 READY FOR SCHOOL COMMITTEE 15 LIVE UNITED TOY DRIVE 5 MAILING COMMITTEE 10 SKOKIE TRAIL TO FITNESS COMMITTEE 8 SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE 16 WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP COUNCIL 8 EDUCATION INVESTMENT COMMITTEE 15 YLS 3 CELEBRATION LUNCH COMMITTEE 184 TOTAL
Other Exempt Purpose Achievements	Form 990, Part III, Line 4d	OTHER PROGRAM SERVICE ACHIEVEMENTS INCLUDE DESIGNATIONS TO OTHER 501(C)(3)S PAID DIRECTLY BY THE DONOR, ALLOCATIONS MADE BY NORTHWEST SUBURBAN UNITED WAY TO THE ALLOCATION BOARD FOR REDISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS TO OTHER MEMBERS, AND OTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE ACHIEVEMENTS.
1099s Transmitted by UWMC	Form 990, Part V, Line 1A	United Way of Metropolitan Chicago, Inc., as the common paymaster, has filed Forms 1099 to report certain amounts as required.
W-3s Transmitted by UWMC	Form 990, Part V, Line 2a	United Way of Metropolitan Chicago, Inc., as the common paymaster, has filed Form W-3 to report certain amounts as required.
Executive Committee	Form 990, Part VI, Line 1A	The Board of Directors has delegated authority to the Executive Committee to conduct affairs of the Board of Directors between meetings of the Board as permitted by law and under the bylaws of Northwest Suburban. The Executive Committee consists of officers of Northwest Suburban, the chairpersons of the other standing committees of the Board and the immediate Past President of Northwest Suburban. All such actions by the Executive Committee must be reported to the Board of Directors for appropriate action at the next meeting of the Board following such Executive Committee action.
Governance Decisions	Form 990, PART VI, LINE 7b	United Way of Metropolitan Chicago, Inc. ("UWMC") is an Illinois non-profit philanthropic corporation whose mission is to improve lives in the metropolitan Chicago area by mobilizing caring people to invest in the community where resources are needed the most. UWMC and the following four Member United Ways ("MUWs") (collectively referred to as the "Organization") raise funds through community-wide campaigns: South-Southwest Suburban United Way ("South-Southwest") Northwest Suburban United Way ("Northwest") North Shore United Way ("North Shore") United Way of DuPage/West Cook ("DuPage") EACH MUW IS REGISTERED WITH THE STATE OF ILLINOIS AND EACH ORGANIZATION FILES A SEPARATE FORM 990 INFORMATIONAL TAX RETURN. ONE COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENT AUDIT IS PERFORMED FOR UWMC AND ITS MUWS. EACH MUW BOARD OF DIRECTORS MUST VOTE ON A RESOLUTION TO ADOPT THE MEMBERSHIP AGREEMENT WITH THE UWMC THEREBY ACCEPTING COMPLIANCE WITH UWMC'S POLICIES, STANDARDS, AND CRITERIA OF MEMBERSHIP. THE MEMBERSHIP AGREEMENT IS SUBJECT TO APPROVAL AND RATIFICATION OF THE UWMC BOARD OF DIRECTORS. EACH MUW BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS GOVERNED BY BYLAWS THAT HAVE BEEN APPROVED BY UWMC. THE MEMBER ADVISORY COMMITTEE IS A COMMITTEE OF THE UWMC BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMPRISED OF TWO REPRESENTATIVES FROM EACH MUW AND FOUR REGIONAL SUBURBAN REPRESENTATIVES THAT ARE UWMC BOARD OF DIRECTOR MEMBERS. THE MEMBER ADVISORY COMMITTEE PROVIDES ADVICE, WITH RESPECT TO THE MUWS, TO THE UWMC BOARD OF DIRECTORS AS TO FUND DISTRIBUTIONS, AGENCY ALLOCATIONS, BUDGET, OPERATIONS, AND RELATED POLICIES. THE UWMC BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS ULTIMATE AUTHORITY OVER POLICY AND APPROVAL OF AGENCY ALLOCATIONS. HISTORICALLY, THE UWMC BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS HONORED THE RECOMMENDATIONS THAT HAVE BEEN PRESENTED BY THE MEMBER ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON BEHALF OF THE MUWS. EACH MUW IS CERTIFIED BY UNITED WAY WORLDWIDE AND THIS CERTIFICATION IS CONTINGENT ON THE MUWS ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP AGREEMENT WITH UWMC. UWMC PROVIDES FINANCE, ACCOUNTING, INFORMATION SYSTEMS, HUMAN RESOURCES, AND OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT TO THE MUWS. UWMC ACTS AS AN AGENT FOR THE MUWS IN PROCESSING PLEDGES, RECEIVING CASH ON PLEDGES, AND PAYING MUW ALLOCATIONS AND EXPENSES. CASH RECEIPT AND PAYMENT ACTIVITIES AND THE SUPPORT REIMBURSEMENT ARRANGEMENT TOGETHER RESULT IN INTERCOMPANY RECEIVABLES AND PAYABLES THROUGHOUT EACH FISCAL YEAR FOR UWMC AND THE MUWS.
Form 990 Review Process	Form 990, Part VI, Line 11	A REVIEW OF THE FORM 990 WAS CONDUCTED BY THE TREASURER FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE CHIEF PROFESSIONAL OFFICER DURING A CONFERENCE PRIOR TO THE FILING OF THE FORM 990. DURING THE WEEK BEFORE THE CALL, A COPY OF THE FORM 990 AND THE PRIOR YEAR FORM 990 WERE EMAILED TO THE TREASURER AND CHIEF PROFESSIONAL OFFICER TO ALLOW ADVANCE TIME FOR THE REVIEW. THE CONFERENCE CALL WAS INITIATED BY THE VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE FOR THE UNITED WAY OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO, INC. COMMENTS REGARDING THE PREPARATION OF THE FORM 990 WERE SHARED. QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS FROM THE TREASURER AND CHIEF PROFESSIONAL OFFICER CONCERNING THE FORM 990 WERE SOLICITED. FOLLOWING THE REVIEW THE FORM 990 WAS E-MAILED TO EACH OF THE VOTING MEMBERS OF THE BOARD DIRECTORS PRIOR TO THE FILING OF THE FORM 990.
Written Conflict of Interest Policy	Form 990, Part VI, Line 12	THE ORGANIZATION HAS A FORMALIZED BUSINESS ETHICS POLICY ("ETHICS POLICY"). THE ETHICS POLICY IS APPLICABLE TO ALL EMPLOYEES AND DIRECTORS OF THE BOARD OF THE UNITED WAY OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO, INC. ("UWMC") AND DIRECTORS OF ITS MEMBER UNITED WAYS, SPOUSES, AND CLOSE FAMILY MEMBERS OF ALL OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES. THE ETHICS POLICY ALSO APPLIES TO BOARD AND KEY COMMITTEES OF NOMINATING, FINANCE, AUDIT, MEMBER ADVISORY, ENDOWMENT AND DIVERSITY; COLLECTIVELY REFERRED TO AS THE "UWMC ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBERSHIP". THE ETHICS POLICY INCLUDES A CODE OF BUSINESS ETHICS SECTION COVERING, AMONG OTHER TOPICS, COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS, RULES AND REGULATIONS; CONFLICT OF INTEREST; BRIBES, KICKBACKS AND OTHER IMPROPER PAYMENTS; MISAPPROPRIATION OR DISREGARD OF DONOR, EMPLOYEE, OR CUSTOMER PRIVATE DATA; ACCOUNTING PRACTICES; PROVIDING AND ACCEPTING ENTERTAINMENT; RECEIVING GIFTS AND PRIZES; GIVING GIFTS; POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS AND ACTIVITY; AND RECORDS/COMMUNICATIONS. THE ETHICS POLICY ALSO CONTAINS INFORMATION ABOUT WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTION, CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH THE ETHICS POLICY AND REPORTING ILLEGAL OR UNETHICAL BEHAVIOR. REGARDING CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, THE UWMC ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBERSHIP IS PROHIBITED FROM PARTICIPATING IN ANY OUTSIDE BUSINESS VENTURE FOR FINANCIAL GAIN OR OTHERWISE THAT CONFLICTS WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S ON-GOING OR PROPOSED ACTIVITIES. A MEMBER OF THE UWMC ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBERSHIP CANNOT ENGAGE IN UWMC BUSINESS WITH ANY FIRM IN WHICH A CLOSE RELATIVE HAS AN EXECUTIVE POSITION OR A SIGNIFICANT FINANCIAL INTEREST UNLESS SUCH TRANSACTIONS ARE APPROVED IN ADVANCE BY AN OBJECTIVE SENIOR OFFICER (PRESIDENT OR STAFF ETHICS OFFICER) AND ARE REPORTED IN THE COMPLIANCE QUESTIONNAIRE. EACH MEMBER OF THE UWMC ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBERSHIP IS ANNUALLY REQUIRED TO COMPLETE, SIGN AND FORWARD RESPONSES TO A COMPLIANCE QUESTIONNAIRE ADDRESSED TO THE PRESIDENT OF UWMC (THE QUESTIONNAIRE ADDRESSES COMPLIANCE WITH ALL ASPECTS OF THE ETHICS POLICY, INCLUDING CONFLICTS OF INTEREST). THE STAFF ETHICS OFFICER (BOARD SECRETARY) SUMMARIZES THE RESULTS OF THE ANNUAL CERTIFICATION PROCEDURE AND REPORTS THE RESULTS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ANNUALLY IN DECEMBER. IN ADDITION TO THE AFOREMENTIONED CERTIFICATION PROCEDURE, ALL EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO PROMPTLY REPORT TO SUPERVISORS OR OTHER APPROPRIATE PERSONNEL INCLUDING OFFICERS, ANY OBSERVED ILLEGAL OR UNETHICAL BEHAVIOR AND TO SEEK ADVICE WHEN IN DOUBT ABOUT A PARTICULAR SITUATION. EMPLOYEES OR OTHERS MAY FILE A REPORT WITH ETHICSPOINT, AN ANONYMOUS-SOURCE FACILITATOR, AT ETHICSPOINT.COM OR BY PHONING 1.888.353.5703 OR BY WRITING TO THE UWMC. ALL REPORTS WILL BE BROUGHT TO THE ATTENTION OF THE STAFF ETHICS OFFICER, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER AND EXECUTIVE TEAM; EXCLUDED WILL BE ANY ONE OF THIS GROUP THAT IS IMPLICATED. THE STAFF ETHICS OFFICER (OR ALTERNATIVELY THE CEO AND CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER) WILL DETERMINE THE PROPER PATH OF RESOLUTION FOR ALL REPORTS MADE. ALL REPORTS RELATING TO FINANCIAL MATTERS WILL BE BROUGHT TO THE ATTENTION OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE. IN APPROPRIATE CIRCUMSTANCES, REPORTS MAY BE REFERRED TO AN OUTSIDE FACILITATOR FOR FEEDBACK TO THE INDIVIDUAL FILING THE COMPLAINT.
Process for Compensation Determination	Form 990, Part VI, Line 15	COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL: THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF NORTHWEST SUBURBAN UNITED WAY REVIEWS THE PERFORMANCE AND COMPENSATION OF THE CHIEF PROFESSIONAL OFFICER ("CPO"). ANY COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENTS ARE ALSO APPROVED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. A PERFORMANCE SELF-EVALUATION IS COMPLETED BY THE CPO AT THE CONCLUSION OF EACH FISCAL YEAR. THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF STRATEGY AND REGIONAL OPERATIONS AT THE UNITED WAY OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO, INC. ("UWMC") REVIEW THE SELF-EVALUATION AND REACH CONSENSUS REGARDING THE CPO'S PERFORMANCE. THE BOARD PRESIDENT PRESENTS A SUMMARY OF PERFORMANCE REVIEW COMMENTS AND SALARY DATA TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FOR THEIR CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL. THE SALARY DATA, PROVIDED BY UWMC, CONSISTS OF A SALARY RANGE FROM UNITED WAY WORLDWIDE SALARY DATA FOR AN EQUIVALENT POSITION AT OTHER SIMILARLY-SIZED UNITED WAY ORGANIZATIONS. THE DECISION OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IS DOCUMENTED IN MEETING MINUTES. THIS REVIEW OF THE CPO PERFORMANCE AND SALARY WAS MOST RECENTLY PERFORMED FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2012. NORTHWEST SUBURBAN UNITED WAY DOES NOT HAVE ANY OTHER OFFICERS OR KEY EMPLOYEES (AS DEPICTED ON FORM 990 PART VI, LINE 15B) THAT RECEIVE COMPENSATION. THE ONLY INDIVIDUAL THAT RECEIVES SUCH COMPENSATION IS THE CPO. THE PROCESS FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION FOR THE CPO IS DESCRIBED ABOVE.
Documents Made Available to the Public	Form 990, Part VI, Line 18	The following organizations are affiliated with the United Way of Metropolitan Chicago ("UWMC"): United Way of DuPage/West Cook North Shore United Way South-Southwest Suburban United Way Northwest Suburban United Way The Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") has recognized this group of organizations (referred by the IRS as "subordinates") as tax-exempt because they are affiliated with the UWMC. This avoids the need for each of the organizations to apply for exemption individually. A group exemption letter issued by the IRS has the same effect as an individual exemption letter except that it applies to more than one organization. UWMC was issued a determination letter in 2004 and the UWMC is exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. In addition, the IRS recognizes these subordinates as exempt from Federal income tax. Form 1023 is available on UWMC's website at www.uw.mc.org. Northwest Suburban United Way makes its form 990 available upon request.
Documents Made Available to the Public	Form 990, Part VI, Line 19	NORTHWEST SUBURBAN UNITED WAY MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, THE BYLAWAS AND ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION, AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. THE MOST RECENT AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND A LINK TO ETHICSPOINT ARE AVAILABLE ON THE NORTHWEST SUBURBAN UNITED WAY WEBSITE (HTTP://WWW.UW-MC.ORG/NORTHWEST/). ETHICSPOINT IS A CUSTOMIZED PAGE CREATED FOR UNITED WAY OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO, INC. AND ITS MEMBER UNITED WAYS. WITHIN ETHICSPOINT, THERE IS A LINK TO THE BUSINESS ETHICS POLICY CONTAINING THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY.
Administrative Support Reimbursement	Form 990, Part IX, Line 11a	THE AMOUNT INCLUDED IN THIS LINE REPRESENTS THE REIMBURSEMENT MADE BY NORTHWEST SUBURBAN UNITED WAY TO THE UNITED WAY OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO, INC. FOR THE ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT DESCRIBED ELSEWHERE IN SCHEDULE O.
Other changes in net assets or fund balances	Form 990, Part XI, Line 5	Revenues........................... $2,560,521 Expenses........................... 2,388,923 Change in Net Assets............... 171,598 Beginning Net Assets............... 1,582,386 Net Unrealized Gains............... 2,495 Loss on 2010 Campaign Pledges...... (20,568) Total........................... $1,735,911

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Cat. No. 51056K

Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011

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