Form990
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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)

MediumBullet 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 01-01-2011 and ending 12-31-2011
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
UNITED WAY OF THE PLAINS INC
 
Doing Business As
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
245 N WATER ST
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4
WICHITA, KS67202
D Employer identification number

48-0547688
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 18,928,884
F Name and address of principal officer:
PATRICK J HANRAHAN
245 N WATER ST
WICHITA,KS67202
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
J
Website:MediumBullet
WWW.UNITEDWAYPLAINS.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
affiliates?
H(b)
Are all affiliates included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:
 
L Year of formation: 1957
M State of legal domicile: KS
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: TO MOBILIZE THE COMMUNITY TO IDENTIFY AND IMPACT CRITICAL HUMAN NEEDS.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a)..... 3 47
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .... 4 47
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2011 (Part V, line 2a) ... 5 52
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .... 6 2,289
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  
Revenues; Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 17,826,133 18,191,221
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 0 0
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 380,636 542,884
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 155,822 194,779
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 18,362,591 18,928,884
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 15,040,298 14,130,260
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) 2,499,569 2,565,168
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e)..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet1,349,453    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24f).... 1,448,197 1,424,352
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 18,988,064 18,119,780
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... -625,473 809,104
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 29,081,925 29,697,815
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 2,938,354 3,358,917
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 26,143,571 26,338,898
Part II
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Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
Page 2
Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part III .........
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: TO MOBILIZE THE COMMUNITY TO IDENTIFY AND IMPACT CRITICAL HUMAN NEEDS.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ....................
If “Yes,” describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? ..........................
If “Yes,” describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations 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 $ 11,370,731 including grants of $ 11,221,883 ) (Revenue $ 0 )
ALLOCATIONS TO AGENCIES: 189 VOLUNTEERS LOGGED A TOTAL OF 1,830 HOURS IN REVIEWING 97 LETTERS OF INTENT, 93 FULL APPLICATIONS, AND AGENCY PRESENTATIONS FOR CONSIDERATION OF FUNDING FROM THE ANNUAL CAMPAIGN. THE FOCUS OF THE ALLOCATIONS PANEL REVIEWS ARE TO ENSURE UNITED WAY FUNDS PROGRAMS WHERE THEY WILL DO THE MOST GOOD IN THE COMMUNITY AND FUNDS ARE USED EFFICENTLY WITH DEMONSTRATED OUTCOMES AND ACCOUNTABLITY. BASED UPON THE REVIEWS CONDUCTED BY THE ALLOCATION PANELS IN CALENDAR YEAR 2011, A TOTAL OF 88 PROGRAMS FROM 35 AGENCIES WERE RECOMMENDED TO RECEIVE FUNDING FROM THE FALL 2011 GENERAL CAMPAIGN.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 3,074,525 including grants of $ 2,162,349 ) (Revenue $ 0 )
COMMUNITY PLANNING AND RESOURCES PROGRAMS: PERFORM RESEARCH AND COLLABORATIONS WITH COMMUNITY GROUPS TOWARD SOLUTIONS TO COMMUNITY NEEDS, INCLUDING GRANT-FUNDED PROJECTS, DISASTER SERVICES, RESEARCH ACTIVITIES AND VARIOUS PROJECTS THAT BENEFIT THE COMMUNITY. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR A LISTING OF DETAILED ACCOMPLISHMENTS.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 629,126 including grants of $ 538,170 ) (Revenue $ 0 )
GIVE ITEMS OF VALUE PROGRAM (GIV): WAREHOUSE LOCATION USED TO RECEIVE AND DISTRIBUTE DONATED PRODUCTS SUCH AS OFFICE FURNITURE/SUPPLIES, LINENS, PAPER GOODS, BABY FORMULA AND OTHER VARIOUS ITEMS FROM AREA BUSINESSES AND NATIONAL RETAILERS. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR CONTINUATION.
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 780,566 including grants of $ 207,858 ) (Revenue $ 28,750 )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet$ 15,854,948
Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule AClick to see attachment.....................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? Click to see attachment........
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part IClick to see attachment..........
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C,
Part IIClick to see attachment.........................
4
Yes
 
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part III........................
5
 
 
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment....................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas or historic structures? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment....................
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment...................
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment
10
Yes
 
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is ‘Yes,’ then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable:
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line10? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VII.Click to see attachment
11b
 
No
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VIII.Click to see attachment
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IX.Click to see attachment
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X.Click to see attachment
11e
 
No
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part 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
Yes
 
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” and if the organization answered ‘No’ to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
 
No
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part I.........
14b
 
No
15
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..
15
 
No
16
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..
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000, of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part I
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part II..........
18
 
No
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part III...................
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospitals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule H.....
20a
 
No
b
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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Form 990 (2011)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
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
21
Yes
 
22
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
22
Yes
 
23
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................ Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer questions 24b–24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25................
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?......................
24c
 
 
d
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
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I................
25b
 
No
26
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.........................
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part III.........
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties? (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV .........................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule L, Part IV...................
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or owner? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV..
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule MClick to see attachment
29
Yes
 
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M............ Click to see attachment
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N,
Part I...........................
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N, Part II.......................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part I........
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Parts II, III, IV, and V, line 1.....................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
 
No
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2...
35b
 
No
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2...........
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part VI
37
 
No
38
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. ............
38
Yes
 
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Form 990 (2011)
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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
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable. .......
1a
108
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable.
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return .....................
2a
52
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?

Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file. (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.............................
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O.....
3b
 
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account or securities account)?.......................
4a
 
No
b
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.
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If “Yes” to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ........
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible?..........
6a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?........................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor?....................
7a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....
7b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................
7c
 
No
d
If “Yes,” indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?..........................
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?...................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?...............
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds 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?................
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?.........
9a
 
 
b
Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?......
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them) ........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If “Yes,” enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. 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
 
 
b
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
 
c
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
 
 
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
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Form 990 (2011)
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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
No
1a
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.
1a
47
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent .................
1b
47
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed?
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
 
No
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? .................
7a
 
No
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ............
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .........................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ..........
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If “Yes,” provide the names and addresses in Schedule O .....
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal
Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes? ....
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form?
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review the Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If “No,” go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If “Yes,” describe in Schedule O how this was done ....................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how), the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization: MediumBullet
DARREN MINKS
245 N WATER ST
WICHITA,KS67202
(316) 267-1321
Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
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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.
RoundBullet 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.

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

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

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

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related 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
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(1) ADAMS MS JOANN K
DIRECTOR
 .3 X           0 0 0
(2) ALLEN MR PAUL S
DIRECTOR
 .5 X           0 0 0
(3) BABICH MR PAUL
DIRECTOR
 .8 X           0 0 0
(4) BLACK MR THERON
DIRECTOR
 .6 X           0 0 0
(5) BLAZER MS BRENDA
DIRECTOR/ASSISTANT TREASURER
 1.2 X   X       0 0 0
(6) BRANTNER MS LINDA
DIRECTOR
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(7) CUNNINGHAM JR MR JOHN DAVID
DIRECTOR
 .5 X           0 0 0
(8) DENGLER MS PATRICIA M
DIRECTOR
 .6 X           0 0 0
(9) DENNIS MS RHONDA S
DIRECTOR/2ND VICE CHAIRPERSON
 1.2 X   X       0 0 0
(10) DOCKING MR THOMAS R
DIRECTOR
 .8 X           0 0 0
(11) DOWNING MS LINDA K
DIRECTOR
 .4 X           0 0 0
(12) EVANS MR HAROLD E
DIRECTOR
 .2 X           0 0 0
(13) EVANS MR MARK
DIRECTOR
 .2 X           0 0 0
(14) FARHA FLENTJE MRS GLORIA
DIRECTOR/1ST VICE CHAIRPERSON
 .5 X   X       0 0 0
(15) FOX MR CHARLES M
DIRECTOR
 1.8 X           0 0 0
(16) HAIN MR ANTHONY M
DIRECTOR/TREASURER
 2.0 X   X       0 0 0
(17) HOULIK MR STEVEN A
DIRECTOR
 .3 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
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(18) HUDSPETH MR ARNOLD
DIRECTOR
 .3 X           0 0 0
(19) JOHNSON MS JANET S
DIRECTOR
 .3 X           0 0 0
(20) KERSCHEN MR RICHARD M
DIRECTOR
 .6 X           0 0 0
(21) LANCELOT MR SHAWN W
DIRECTOR
 .2 X           0 0 0
(22) LANGSTON MS KAREN L
DIRECTOR
 .2 X           0 0 0
(23) LAYTON MR ROBERT L
DIRECTOR
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(24) LENTZ MR JIM
DIRECTOR
 .2 X           0 0 0
(25) LESH MR GREGG L
DIRECTOR
 .8 X           0 0 0
(26) MARTENS MR STEVEN J
DIRECTOR
 .5 X           0 0 0
(27) MOSES MS TERRI
DIRECTOR
 .4 X           0 0 0
(28) NELSON MR EDGAR RANDY
DIRECTOR
 .2 X           0 0 0
(29) NORTON MR TIM
DIRECTOR
 .4 X           0 0 0
(30) O'BRIEN MR ROBERT J
DIRECTOR
 .3 X           0 0 0
(31) PAULY MRS MARILYN B
DIRECTOR
 .2 X           0 0 0
(32) PIERCE MS JUDY
DIRECTOR
 .2 X           0 0 0
(33) RAY MR STUART L
DIRECTOR/CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
 3.2 X   X       0 0 0
(34) RICHWINE MRS MARILYN
DIRECTOR
 .3 X           0 0 0
(35) ROONEY MR STEVE
DIRECTOR
 .2 X           0 0 0
(36) RUPE MR ALAN L
DIRECTOR
 1.7 X           0 0 0
(37) SEMLER MR MIKE
DIRECTOR
 .4 X           0 0 0
(38) SENSENEY MR J DENNY
DIRECTOR
 .2 X           0 0 0
(39) TAPPAN MR HUGH C
DIRECTOR
 .2 X           0 0 0
(40) TEDESCO MR TODD N
DIRECTOR
 .8 X           0 0 0
(41) VAN SICKLE MR JEFFREY T
DIRECTOR
 .3 X           0 0 0
(42) WALTERS MR JAMES H
DIRECTOR
 .2 X           0 0 0
(43) WARD MS JUDITH C
DIRECTOR
 .2 X           0 0 0
(44) WILLIAMS MS CAROLINE A
DIRECTOR
 .5 X           0 0 0
(45) WILSON MS GAYLE
DIRECTOR
 .2 X           0 0 0
(46) WISE MS JACKIE
DIRECTOR
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(47) GRAY MR JERRY
DIRECTOR
 1.6 X           0 0 0
(48) HANRAHAN MR PATRICK J
PRESIDENT/BOARD SECRETARY
 55.0     X       201,157 0 52,033
(49) MINKS MR DARREN S
VP FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION
 50.0     X       88,746 0 28,984
(50) OAKS MS ELIZABETH
VP CMTY PLANNING & RESOURCES
 50.0     X       105,999 0 24,966
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 395,902 0 105,983
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet2
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual .............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such person .....
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
COPP MEDIA SERVICES
 
  		GENERAL ADVERTISING 170,779
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet1
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512, 513, or 514
Contributions, Gifts, Grants and Other Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a 468,362
b Membership dues....1b  
c Fundraising events....1c  
d Related organizations...1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e 2,019,456
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		15,703,403
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$ 924,056
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 18,191,221
Program Service Revenue Business Code
2a
b
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue .        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 0
Other Revenue 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest
and other similar amounts).....MediumBullet 243,452     243,452
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet 0      
5 Royalties............MediumBullet 0      
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents    
b Less: rental expenses    
c Rental income or (loss)    
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet        
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 299,432  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 0  
c Gain or (loss) 299,432  
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet 299,432     299,432
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$  
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet 0    
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...MediumBullet 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..MediumBullet 0      
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a 211 CALL CENTER/VOLUNTEER CENTER FEES 900,099 28,750 28,750    
b LOANED EXECUTIVE SPONSORSHIP/REIMBURSEMENT 900,099 75,693     75,693
c COMBINED FEDERAL CAMPAIGN REIMBURSEMENT 900,099 58,090     58,090
d All other revenue .... 32,246     32,246
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......MediumBullet 194,779
12 Total revenue. See Instructions....MediumBullet 18,928,884 28,750   708,913
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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 13,646,097 13,646,097
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22 484,163 484,163
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 .... 501,885 250,787 139,822 111,276
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 1,550,740 624,374 295,806 630,560
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 137,490 61,380 27,822 48,288
9 Other employee benefits ....... 236,131 93,808 41,916 100,407
10 Payroll taxes ........... 138,922 59,090 28,318 51,514
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 0      
b Legal ......... 0      
c Accounting ........... 41,996 5,347 30,984 5,665
d Lobbying ........... 18,000 18,000    
e Professional fundraising. See Part IV, line 17.. 0  
f Investment management fees ...... 0      
g Other .......... 200,002 180,532 5,054 14,416
12 Advertising and promotion .... 189,833 33,099 152,239 4,495
13 Office expenses ....... 225,168 83,571 51,012 90,585
14 Information technology ...... 67,132 37,729 8,756 20,647
15 Royalties .. 0      
16 Occupancy ........... 106,812 37,804 31,424 37,584
17 Travel ............ 33,464 14,098 2,999 16,367
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ...... 0      
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 28,287 13,802 9,636 4,849
20 Interest ........... 0      
21 Payments to affiliates ....... 153,103 65,390 29,595 58,118
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 205,445 110,094 32,203 63,148
23 Insurance .............. 32,456 13,841 6,264 12,351
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 VOLUNTEER/DONOR APPRECIATION 78,889 4,247 6,464 68,178
b MEMBERSHIP & SUBSCRIPTIONS 23,599 13,949 9,170 480
c _        
d _        
e
f All other expenses 20,166 3,746 5,895 10,525
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24f 18,119,780 15,854,948 915,379 1,349,453
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
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Part X Balance Sheet
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing .......... 2,114,561 1 1,628,097
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ....... 526,958 2 138,498
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ......... 12,358,843 3 13,538,034
4 Accounts receivable, net ......... 0 4 0
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 .............. 55,582 8 150,642
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ............ 73,306 9 86,127
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 3,698,939
b Less: accumulated depreciation. ..... 10b 1,821,866 1,854,937 10c 1,877,073
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .......... 12,097,738 11 12,279,344
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 ........... 0 15 0
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 29,081,925 16 29,697,815
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses . 162,072 17 150,362
18 Grants payable .......... 2,616,419 18 2,989,236
19 Deferred revenue .......... 159,863 19 219,319
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..... 2,938,354 26 3,358,917
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets ..... 13,389,147 27 13,427,845
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ..... 12,091,251 28 12,229,130
29 Permanently restricted net assets ..... 663,173 29 681,923
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund .....   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   32  
33 Total net assets or fund balances ..... 26,143,571 33 26,338,898
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ..... 29,081,925 34 29,697,815
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XI .........
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ...
1
18,928,884
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ....
2
18,119,780
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ...
3
809,104
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
26,143,571
5
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ...
5
-613,777
6
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3, 4, and 5 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B)) ....
6
26,338,898
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XII .........
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?....
2a
 
No
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?........
2b
Yes
 
c
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. ...........................
2c
Yes
 
d
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:
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133? ................
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits. ..
3b
Yes
 
Form 990 (2011)
Additional Data


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

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support

Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
UNITED WAY OF THE PLAINS INC
 
Employer identification number

48-0547688
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
f
g
(i) a person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the the supported organization? ................
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)
 
 
h
(i)
Name of supported organization 		(ii)
EIN 		(iii)
Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions)) 		(iv)
Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document? 		(v)
Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support? 		(vi)
Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.? 		(vii)
Amount of support?
Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total                  

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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.") .... 18,395,176 16,928,281 17,011,152 17,826,133 18,191,221 88,351,963
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.. 18,395,176 16,928,281 17,011,152 17,826,133 18,191,221 88,351,963
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)..           0
6 Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.           88,351,963
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.. 18,395,176 16,928,281 17,011,152 17,826,133 18,191,221 88,351,963
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. 456,972 267,142 251,992 199,609 243,452 1,419,167
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.. 208,749 170,171 212,375 155,822 194,779 941,896
11 Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).           90,713,026
12
12
 
13
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
97.397 %
15
15
97.192 %
16a
b
17a
b
18
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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.).            
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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
 
 
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011

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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors
Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Name of organization
UNITED WAY OF THE PLAINS INC
 
Employer identification number

48-0547688
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ





Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......................... Arrow Bullet   $    
Caution. An Organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on 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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Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)
Name of organization
UNITED WAY OF THE PLAINS INC
  		Employer identification number

48-0547688
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




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

     
 
   

$  




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

     
 
   

$  




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

     
 
   

$  




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

     
 
   

$  




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

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
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
UNITED WAY OF THE PLAINS INC
  		Employer identification number

48-0547688
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
UNITED WAY OF THE PLAINS INC
  		Employer identification number

48-0547688
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		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
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SCHEDULE C
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527
SchCMd Bullet Complete if the organization is described below.
SchCMd Bullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. SchCMd Bullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public
Inspection
If the organization answered “Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
Round Bullet Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
Round Bullet Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered “Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)) Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered “Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) or Form 990-EZ, line 35c (Proxy Tax), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.
Name of the organization
UNITED WAY OF THE PLAINS INC
 
Employer identification number

48-0547688
Part I-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

1
Provide a description of the organization’s direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV.
2
Political expenditures ....................................SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
Volunteer hours ........................................
 

Part I-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 .........SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 ......SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ..............
4a
Was a correction made? .........................................
b
If "Yes," describe in Part IV.
Part I-C
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) except section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities ...................................SchCMd Bullet

$  
3
Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b..SchCMd Bullet

$  
4
Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ..........................
5
Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.
(a) Name (b) Address (c) EIN (d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-. (e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.










For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50084S
Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011

Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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Part II-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
A Check expenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
B Check
Limits on Lobbying Expenditures
(The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) 		(a) Filing
organization's
totals 		(b) Affiliated group
totals
1a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ......    
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) .......    
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ...................    
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ........................    
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ...............    
f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both
columns.		    
  If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:    
  Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.    
  Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.    
  Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.    
  Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.    
  Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.    
       
g Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) .................    
h Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................    
i Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................    
j If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting
section 4911 tax for this year? ......................................

4-Year Averaging Period Under Section 501(h)
(Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five
columns below. See the instructions for lines 2a through 2f on page 4.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
  Calendar year (or fiscal year
beginning in) 		(a) 2008 (b) 2009 (c) 2010 (d) 2011 (e) Total
             
2a Lobbying non-taxable amount          
             
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e)) 		         
             
c Total lobbying expenditures          
             
d Grassroots nontaxable amount          
             
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))		          
             
f Grassroots lobbying expenditures          
Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011


Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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Part II-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
For each “Yes” response to lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity.
(a)
Yes
No
(b)
Amount
1
During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:
a
Volunteers? .........................................
 
No
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ....
 
No
c
Media advertisements? ....................................
 
No
 
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .........................
 
No
 
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? .......................
 
No
 
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? .......................
 
No
 
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? ........
Yes
 
18,000
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ......
 
No
 
i
Other activities? ..........................
 
No
 
j
Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ...............................
18,000
2a
Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 .................
 
c
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 .....
 
d
If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .......
 
 
Part III-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).
Yes
No
1
Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ................
1
 
 
2
Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ................
2
 
 
3
Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? ..........
3
 
 
Part III-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2 are answered “No” OR (b) Part III-A, line 3 is answered “Yes”.
1
Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members .....................
1
 
2
Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political
expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).
a
Current year .........................................
2a
 
b
Carryover from last year ....................................
2b
 
c
Total ...........................................
2c
 
3
Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .
3
 
4
If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ................................
4
 
5
Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) ..............
5
 
Part IV
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, Part II-A; line 5; and Part ll-B, line 1.
Also, complete this part for any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
LOBBYING ACTIVITIES SCHEDULE C, PART II-B, LINE 1G The Organization utilizes the services of a lobbyist to the Kansas Legislator and the Kansas administrative and executive agencies to focus on the following activities: 1) Stay informed of legislative items that may have a direct or indirect impact on United Way's operations and the not-for-profit industry. 2) Promote United Way as a manager of state social service funds in local communities 3) Advocate for protection of Early Childhood Block Grant Funding
Schedule C (Form 990 or 990EZ) 2011

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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," 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
UNITED WAY OF THE PLAINS INC
 
Employer identification number

48-0547688
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 .......    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ....................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................. 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register .................... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the tax year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .............................
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting and enforcing conservation easements during the year SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section
170(h)(4)(B)(i) and 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? ....................................
9
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.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of
art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education or research in furtherance of public service,
provide, in Part XIV, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art,
historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service,
provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ..............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), relating to these items:
a
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
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
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Schedule D (Form 990) 2011
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
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):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIV.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?........
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIV and complete the following table:
Amount
c Beginning balance ................................. 1c  
d Additions during the year .............................. 1d  
e Distributions during the year ............................. 1e  
f Ending balance ................................... 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21? .....................
b
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 (d)Three Years Back (e)Four Years Back
1a Beginning of year balance .... 2,239,161 1,984,524 1,392,436 1,470,961
b Contributions ........ 45,254 29,442 301,186 232,383
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses ... -45,673 231,645 310,367 -303,119
d Grants or scholarships ..... 25,570 6,450 19,465 7,789
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		0 0 0 0
f Administrative expenses .... 0 0 0 0
g End of year balance ...... 2,213,172 2,239,161 1,984,524 1,392,436
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the year end balance (line 1g) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet69.188 %
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet30.812 %
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet0 %
The percentages in lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations ........................
3a(i)
 
No
(ii) related organizations ........................
3a(ii)
 
No
b
If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
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 .................   80,400 80,400
b Buildings ................   2,432,046 989,974 1,442,072
c Leasehold improvements ............        
d Equipment ................   1,186,493 831,892 354,601
e Other .................        
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).).......SchDMdBullet 1,877,073
Schedule D (Form 990) 2011

Schedule D (Form 990) 2011
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Part VII
Investments—Other 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.)Small Bullet  
Part VIII
Investments—Program 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.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value








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

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 18,928,884
2 Total expenses (Form 990, Part IX, column (A), line 25) ..................... 2 18,119,780
3 Excess or (deficit) for the year. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ............. 3 809,104
4 Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .......................... 4 -750,133
5 Donated services and use of facilities ............................. 5  
6 Investment expenses ................................... 6  
7 Prior period adjustments .................................. 7  
8 Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ................................. 8 136,356
9 Total adjustments (net). Add lines 4 through 8 ......................... 9 -613,777
10 Excess or (deficit) for the year per financial statements. Combine lines 3 and 9 ......... 10 195,327
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 16,732,830
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments .......... 2a -750,133
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 -750,133
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 17,482,963
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 1,445,921
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 1,445,921
5 Total Revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 18,928,884
Part XIII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ............. 1 16,537,503
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 16,537,503
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 1,582,277
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 1,582,277
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 18,119,780
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
ENDOWMENT FUNDS SCHEDULE D, PART V, LINE 4 THE ENDOWMENT FUNDS WILL BE USED TO FUND BOARD-APPROVED SPECIAL PROJECTS AND YOUTH-RELATED GRANTS.
UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS FORM 990, SCHEDULE D, PART X, LINE 2 MANAGEMENT HAS EVALUATED THEIR INCOME TAX POSITIONS UNDER THE GUIDANCE INCLUDED IN ASC 740. BASED ON THEIR REVIEW, MANAGEMENT HAS NOT IDENTIFIED ANY MATERIAL UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS TO BE RECORDED OR DISCLOSED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS SCHEDULE D, PART XI, LINE 8 EXCESS ALLOWANCES FOR UNCOLLECTIBLE PLEDGES ON PRIOR CAMPAIGNS 136,356
RECONCILIATION OF REVENUE SCHEDULE D, PART XII, LINE 4B DESIGNATED GIFTS 1,582,277 EXCESS ALLOWANCES FOR UNCOLLECTIBLE PLEDGES ON PRIOR CAMPAIGNS (136,356) ---------- 1,445,921
RECONCILIATION OF EXPENSES SCHEDULE D, PART XIII, LINE 4B DESIGNATED GIFTS 1,582,277
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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
UNITED WAY OF THE PLAINS INC
 
Employer identification number
48-0547688
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
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? ....................................
2
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 (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
non-cash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY330 S MAIN ST STE 100
WICHITA,KS672023718 		48-0547845 501(c)(3) 272,475       Allocation
(2) AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION8630 E 32ND CT N
WICHITA,KS672264007 		48-0543750 501(c)(3) 271,400       Allocation
(3) AMERICAN RED CROSS MIDWAY-KS CHAPTERPO BOX 73857
CHICAGO,IL606737857 		48-0543701 501(c)(3) 1,195,304       Allocation
(4) ARC OF SEDGWICK COUNTY2919 W 2ND ST N
WICHITA,KS672035319 		48-0640559 501(c)(3) 174,633       Allocation
(5) ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION HEARTLAND REGION INC1999 N AMIDON AVE STE 105
WICHITA,KS672032122 		26-4639290 501(c)(3) 112,863       Allocation
(6) BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF SOUTH CENTRAL KS INCPO BOX 2282
WICHITA,KS672012282 		48-1071303 501(c)(3) 431,920       Allocation
(7) CATHOLIC CHARITIES INC532 N BROADWAY ST
WICHITA,KS672143504 		48-0543703 501(c)(3) 569,009       Allocation
(8) CENTER FOR HEALTH AND WELLNESS2707 E 21ST ST N
WICHITA,KS672142249 		48-1180078 501(c)(3) 82,508       Allocation, Early Childhood
(9) CENTER OF HOPE INC400 N EMPORIA
WICHITA,KS672022514 		48-1065835 501(c)(3) 310,803       Allocation
(10) CENTRAL PLAINS REGIONAL HEALTH CARE FDN1102 S HILLSIDE
WICHITA,KS672114004 		48-1200868 501(c)(3) 261,793       Allocation
(11) CHILD START INC1002 S OLIVER ST
WICHITA,KS672183218 		48-0637922 501(c)(3) 505,136       Allocation, Early Childhood
(12) COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF WICHITASG COUNTY412 S MAIN ST STE 212
WICHITA,KS672023720 		48-1093130 501(c)(3) 359,500       Allocation
(13) CONSUMER CREDIT COUNSELING SER1201 W WALNUT
SALINA,KS67401 		48-0995970 501(c)(3) 28,358       Allocation
(14) EPISCOPAL SOCIAL SERVICE INC1005 E 2ND STREET N
WICHITA,KS672143908 		48-0947896 501(c)(3) 63,017       Allocation
(15) GIRL SCOUTS OF THE KANSAS HEARTLAND360 LEXINGTON RD
WICHITA,KS672181700 		48-0556718 501(c)(3) 293,302       Allocation
(16) GREATER WICHITA YMCA340 S BROADWAY ST
WICHITA,KS67202 		48-0559378 501(c)(3) 544,036       Allocation, Early Childhood
(17) HOSPICE INCORPORATED313 S MARKET ST
WICHITA,KS672023805 		48-0952990 501(c)(3) 199,127       Allocation
(18) KANSEL2212 E CENTRAL AVE
WICHITA,KS672144406 		48-1072585 501(c)(3) 199,455       Allocation
(19) KS BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS310 E 2ND ST N
WICHITA,KS672022404 		23-7056717 501(c)(3) 358,393       Allocation
(20) KS CHILDREN'S SERVICE LEAGUEPO BOX 517
WICHITA,KS672010517 		48-0543749 501(c)(3) 669,066       Allocation, Early Childhood
(21) MEDICAL SERVICE BUREAU1530 S OLIVER ST STE 110
WICHITA,KS67211 		48-0891620 501(c)(3) 344,470       Allocation
(22) MENTAL HEALTH ASSOC OF SOUTH CENTRAL KS555 N WOODLAWN ST STE 3105
WICHITA,KS672083673 		48-0990763 501(c)(3) 188,026       Allocation, Early Childhood
(23) QUIVIRA COUNCIL BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA1555 E 2ND ST N
WICHITA,KS672144121 		48-0544569 501(c)(3) 296,290       Allocation
(24) RAINBOWS UNITED INC3223 N OLIVER ST
WICHITA,KS672202106 		48-8793004 501(c)(3) 1,572,916       Allocation, Early Childhood
(25) ROOTS & WINGS FOR ABUSED CHILDREN220 W DOUGLAS AVE STE 15
WICHITA,KS67202 		48-0915548 501(c)(3) 68,091       Allocation,
(26) SENIOR SERVICES200 S WALNUT ST
WICHITA,KS672134777 		48-0757988 501(c)(3) 259,017       Allocation
(27) SUNLIGHT CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY & RIGHTS FDNPO BOX 967
EL DORADO,KS670420967 		84-1648274 501(c)(3) 75,965       Allocation
(28) THE SALVATION ARMY350 N MARKET
WICHITA,KS672022010 		48-0544561 501(c)(3) 797,897       Allocation
(29) UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY OF KSPO BOX 8217
WICHITA,KS672080217 		48-0631254 501(c)(3) 423,294       Allocation
(30) UNITED METHODIST OPEN DOORPO BOX 2756
WICHITA,KS672012756 		48-0731995 501(c)(3) 365,291       Allocation
(31) URBAN LEAGUE OF KANSAS2418 E 9TH ST N
WICHITA,KS672143150 		48-0602109 501(c)(3) 278,592       Allocation
(32) WICHITA AREA SEXUAL ASSAULT CENTER355 N WACO ST STE 100
WICHITA,KS672021122 		48-0861281 501(c)(3) 207,110       Allocation
(33) WICHITA CHILDREN'S HOME810 N HOLYOKE
WICHITA,KS67208 		48-0547706 501(c)(3) 486,128       Allocation
(34) WICHITA WOMEN'S INITIATIVE NETWORK INC510 E 3RD ST N
WICHITA,KS672022618 		48-1189632 501(c)(3) 60,000       Allocation
(35) ADVOCATES TO END CHRONIC HOMELESSNESSPO BOX 49014
WICHITA,KS672019014 		48-1022361 501(c)(3) 10,000       Donor Designation
(36) AMERICA'S CHARITIES FEDERATIONLOCKBOX 79570
BALTIMORE,MD21279 		54-1517707 501(c)(3) 12,537       Donor Designation
(37) ANIMAL CHARITIES OF AMERICA FEDERATIONPO BOX 45754
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94145 		94-3193389 501(c)(3) 16,327       Donor Designation
(38) ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF WICHITAPO BOX 8072
WICHITA,KS672080072 		48-0985922 501(c)(3) 9,251       Donor Designation
(39) CANCERCURE OF AMERICAPO BOX 45754
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94145 		81-0648432 501(c)(3) 8,076       Donor Designation
(40) CEREBRAL PALSY RESEARCH FOUNDATIONPO BOX 8217
WICHITA,KS672080217 		23-7314938 501(c)(3) 20,511       DONOR DESIGNATION, EARLY CHILDHOOD
(41) CHILDREN'S CHARITIES OF AMERICAPO BOX 45754
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94145 		94-3148588 501(c)(3) 9,015       Donor Designation
(42) CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CHARITIES OF AMERICAPO BOX 45754
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94145 		27-0093393 501(c)(3) 5,889       Donor Designation
(43) CHRISTIAN CHARITIES USA FEDERATIONPO BOX 45754
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94145 		94-3255961 501(c)(3) 8,400       Donor Designation
(44) CHRISTIAN SERVICE CHARITIES FEDERATIONPO BOX 79704
BALTIMORE,MD212799704 		94-3193374 501(c)(3) 21,679       Donor Designation
(45) COMMUNITY HEALTH CHARITIES FEDERATIONPO BOX 75153
BALTIMORE,MD212755153 		13-6167225 501(c)(3) 30,142       Donor Designation
(46) COMMUNITY HEALTH CHARITIES OF KS & MO6405 METCALF
SHAWNEE MISSION,KS662023931 		43-1604240 501(c)(3) 27,840       Donor Designation
(47) EARTH SHARE FEDERATIONDEPT 4011
WASHINGTON,DC200424011 		52-1601960 501(c)(3) 6,190       Donor Designation
(48) ENVISION610 N MAIN ST
WICHITA,KS67203 		26-1392721 501(c)(3) 10,501       Donor Designation
(49) EXPLORATION PLACE INC300 N MCLEAN BLVD
WICHITA,KS67203 		48-1000295 501(c)(3) 10,000       Donor Designation
(50) FAMILY SERVICES INSTITUTE1631 E 17TH ST
WICHITA,KS67214 		48-1068318 501(c)(3) 15,044       Early Childhood
(51) FUNDAMENTAL LEARNING CENTER917 S GLENDALE ST
WICHITA,KS672183210 		31-1693508 501(c)(3) 5,446       Donor Designation
(52) FUTURES UNLIMITED INC2410 N A ST
WELLINGTON,KS671529799 		48-0869250 501(c)(3) 16,186       Early Childhood
(53) GLOBAL IMPACT FEDERATION66 CANAL CENTER PLAZA STE 310
ALEXANDRIA,VA22314 		52-1273585 501(c)(3) 8,249       Donor Designation
(54) HARVEY COUNTY COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPPO BOX 91
NEWTON,KS67114 		48-1150281 501(c)(3) 42,141       Early Childhood
(55) HARVEY COUNTY UNITED WAY816 OAK ST
NEWTON,KS67114 		48-0603559 501(c)(3) 17,163       Early Childhood
(56) HEALTH & MEDICAL RESEARCH CHARITIES OF AMERICAPO BOX 45754
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94145 		94-3217739 501(c)(3) 13,559       Donor Designation
(57) HEART OF ARKANSAS UNITED WAYPO BOX 3257
LITTLE ROCK,AR722033257 		71-0329790 501(c)(3) 7,219       Disaster Relief
(58) HEART OF FLORIDA UNITED WAY1940 TRAYLOR BLVD
ORLANDO,FL328044714 		59-0808854 501(c)(3) 7,031       Donor Designation
(59) HUMAN CARE CHARITIES OF AMERICAPO BOX 45754
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94145 		94-3067804 501(c)(3) 5,476       Donor Designation
(60) KACCRA DBA CHILD CARE AWARE OF KANSASPO BOX 2294
SALINA,KS674022294 		48-1102008 501(c)(3) 161,829       Early Childhood
(61) KANSAS FOODBANK WAREHOUSE INC1919 E DOUGLAS
WICHITA,KS672111627 		48-0959213 501(c)(3) 63,942       Donor Designation
(62) KS HUMANE SOCIETY OF WICHITA3313 N HILLSIDE ST
PARK CITY,KS672193907 		48-0554339 501(c)(3) 11,375       Donor Designation
(63) LORD'S DINER520 N BROADWAY ST
WICHITA,KS67214 		48-0543780 501(c)(3) 7,025       Donor Designation
(64) MEDICAL RESEARCH CHARITIES FEDERATIONPO BOX 79703
BALTIMORE,MD212799703 		94-3148591 501(c)(3) 5,152       Donor Designation
(65) MILITARY FAMILY AND VETERANS SERVICE ORGPO BOX 45754
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94145 		94-3193418 501(c)(3) 17,961       Donor Designation
(66) NEWTON COMMUNITY CHILD CAREPO BOX D
NEWTON,KS671140896 		26-2891315 501(c)(3) 22,656       Early Childhood
(67) SUMNER MENTAL HEALTH CENTER1601 W 16TH ST
WELLINGTON,KS67152 		48-0967075 501(c)(3) 63,013       Early Childhood
(68) TOP CHILDREN'S FUND1625 N WATERFRONT PKWY 100
WICHITA,KS672066622 		48-0959396 501(c)(3) 10,000       Donor Designation
(69) UNITED WAY CALIFORNIA CAPITAL REGION10389 OLD PLACERVILLE RD
SACRAMENTO,CA958272506 		94-1225382 501(c)(3) 7,595       Donor Designation
(70) UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMAPO BOX 837
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK731010837 		73-0589829 501(c)(3) 24,304       Disaster Relief
(71) UNITED WAY OF GREATER TOPEKAPO BOX 4188
TOPEKA,KS666040188 		48-0561978 501(c)(3) 9,928       Donor Designation
(72) UNITED WAY OF SAN ANTONIOPO BOX 898
SAN ANTONIO,TX782930898 		74-1272381 501(c)(3) 7,060       Donor Designation
(73) UNITED WAY OF SW MISSOURI & SE KANSAS3510 E 3RD ST
JOPLIN,MO64801 		44-0556865 501(c)(3) 180,522       Disaster Relief
(74) UNITED WAY OF THE FLINT HILLS702 COMMERCIAL ST SUITE 2E
EMPORIA,KS668012972 		48-0756002 501(c)(3) 83,473       Disaster Relief
(75) USD #259 FRIENDSHIP FUND201 N WATER ST
WICHITA,KS672021292 		48-6115936 501(c)(3) 48,846       Donor Designation
(76) WICHITA EMPLOYEES FRIENDSHIP FUND455 N MAIN ST FL 2
WICHITA,KS67202 		48-0888954 501(c)(3) 8,096       Donor Designation
(77) YOUTH FOR CHRISTPO BOX 3700
WICHITA,KS672013700 		48-6084467 501(c)(3) 104,886       Early Childhood
(78) SEDGWICK COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT434 N OLIVER ST STE 110
WICHITA,KS672084000 		48-0547707 115 100,000       Donor Designation
(79) USD NO 259 PARENTS AS TEACHERS201 N WATER
WICHITA,KS67202 		48-0547706 115 13,362       Early Childhood
(80) COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF WICHITASG COUNTY412 S MAIN ST STE 212
WICHITA,KS672023720 		48-6121167 501(C)(3)   7,896 FMV SUPPLIES GIV Warehouse
(81) HOSPICE INCORPORATED313 S MARKET ST
WICHITA,KS672023805 		48-1093130 501(c)(3)   5,564 FMV SUPPLIES GIV Warehouse
(82) RAINBOWS UNITED INC3223 N OLIVER ST
WICHITA,KS672202106 		48-0952990 501(c)(3)   7,544 FMV SUPPLIES GIV Warehouse
(83) THE SALVATION ARMY350 N MARKET
WICHITA,KS672022010 		48-8793004 501(c)(3)   5,621 FMV SUPPLIES GIV Warehouse
(84) UNITED METHODIST OPEN DOORPO BOX 2756
WICHITA,KS672012756 		48-0544561 501(c)(3)   50,626 FMV SUPPLIES GIV Warehouse
(85) A BETTER CHOICE INC3007 E CENTRAL
WICHITA,KS67214 		48-0731995 501(c)(3)   13,684 FMV SUPPLIES GIV Warehouse
(86) AGAPE RESOURCE CENTER405 SW 3rd
NEWTON,KS67114 		48-1133128 501(c)(3)   5,269 FMV SUPPLIES GIV Warehouse
(87) ALTERNATIVE GIFTS INTERNATIONALPO BOX 3810
WICHITA,KS672013810 		26-2552691 501(c)(3)   7,827 FMV SUPPLIES GIV Warehouse
(88) BIRTHLINE339 N SENECA
WICHITA,KS67203 		95-4111142 501(c)(3)   13,244 FMV SUPPLIES GIV Warehouse
(89) CATHOLIC CHARITIES INC532 N BROADWAY ST
WICHITA,KS672143504 		48-1146607 501(c)(3)   57,472 FMV SUPPLIES GIV Warehouse
(90) CENTRAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH2900 N ROCK ROAD
WICHITA,KS67226 		48-0543703 501(c)(3)   5,443 FMV SUPPLIES GIV Warehouse
(91) CSJ DEAR NEIGHBOR MINISTRIES INC1329 S BLUFFVIEW
WICHITA,KS67218 		48-0576034 501(c)(3)   19,250 FMV SUPPLIES GIV Warehouse
(92) HABITAT FOR HUMANITY420 E ENGLISH
WICHITA,KS67202 		48-1251656 501(c)(3)   5,593 FMV SUPPLIES GIV Warehouse
(93) HIS HELPING HANDS1441 E 37th St N
WICHITA,KS672193522 		58-1735540 501(c)(3)   14,430 FMV SUPPLIES GIV Warehouse
(94) KANSAS FOODBANK WAREHOUSE INC1919 E DOUGLAS
WICHITA,KS672111627 		48-0576034 501(c)(3)   19,896 FMV SUPPLIES GIV Warehouse
(95) MENDED HEART MINISTRIES INC1264 M50 ROAD
EUREKA,KS67045 		48-0959213 501(c)(3)   7,342 FMV SUPPLIES GIV Warehouse
(96) MIDWEST CRISIS PREGNANCY CENTER INCPO BOX 186
CHERRYVALE,KS67335 		27-2592948 501(c)(3)   15,851 FMV SUPPLIES GIV Warehouse
(97) MULTI COMMUNITY DIVERSIFIED SERVICES INC2107 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE
MCPHERSON,KS67460 		48-0968949 501(c)(3)   16,125 FMV SUPPLIES GIV Warehouse
(98) ORTHODOX FAMILY MINISTRIES THE TREEHOUSE151 VOLUTSIA
WICHITA,KS67214 		48-0788543 501(c)(3)   19,864 FMV SUPPLIES GIV Warehouse
(99) PREGNANCY CARE CENTER415 STATE STREET
AUGUSTA,KS67010 		48-1252307 501(c)(3)   6,956 FMV SUPPLIES GIV Warehouse
(100) PREGNANCY CRISIS CENTER1040 N WEST STREET
WICHITA,KS67203 		48-1211844 501(c)(3)   9,757 FMV SUPPLIES GIV Warehouse
(101) TOPEKA RESCUE MISSIONPO BOX 8350
TOPEKA,KS666080350 		48-1008621 501(c)(3)   24,357 FMV SUPPLIES GIV Warehouse
2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................. Bullet Image
101
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ......................... . Bullet Image
0
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50055P
Schedule I (Form 990) 2011

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		 (d)Amount of
non-cash assistance		 (e)Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f)Description of non-cash assistance
(1) CITY OF WICHITA HOMELESS PREVENTION GRANT/HOUSING 132 111,343      
(2) CITY OF WICHITA HOMELESS PREVENTION GRANT/UTILITY 150 54,953      
(3) HUD SAMARITAN HOUSING GRANT 101 43,513      
(4) LAID-OFF WORKERS CENTER/HOUSING 294 130,698      
(5) LAID-OFF WORKERS CENTER/UTILITY 559 77,160      
(6) BOEING SHOES & SOCKS GRANT 1692 36,372      



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
MONITORING USE OF GRANT FUNDS SCHEDULE I, PART I, LINE 2 USAGE OF GRANT FUNDS ARE MONITORED IN VARIOUS METHODS, DEPENDING ON TYPE OF FUNDS DISTRIBUTED. FOR ALLOCATION PANEL AWARDS, OUTCOME ACHIEVEMENT REPORTS ALONG WITH FINANCIAL REPORTS ARE REQUIRED. FOR GRANT AWARDS, RECIPIENTS MUST DEMONSTRATE CORRECT USAGE OF FUNDS THROUGH GRANT REPORTS.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, question 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990. SchJMediumBullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
UNITED WAY OF THE PLAINS INC
 
Employer identification number

48-0547688
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed in Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain....
1b
 
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
officers, directors, trustees, and the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ....
2
 
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the organization uses to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ...............
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? ........
4b
 
No
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? ........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations only must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed in form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
5b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed in form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ...........................
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Intructions for Form 990
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Schedule J (Form 990) 2011

Schedule J (Form 990) 2011
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Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported in Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.

Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and column (E) for that individual.
(A) Name (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation
reported as deferred
in prior Form 990
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
(1) HANRAHAN MR PATRICK J (i)
(ii)		 188,106
0 		0
0 		13,051
0 		25,235
0 		26,798
0 		253,190
0 		0
0















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Schedule J (Form 990) 2011
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Complete this part to provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8. Also complete this part for any additional information.
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SCHEDULE M
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
NonCash Contributions
Right pointing arrow large imageComplete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
UNITED WAY OF THE PLAINS INC
 
Employer identification number

48-0547688
Part I
Types of Property
(a)
Check if applicable 		(b)
Number of Contributions or items contributed 		(c)
Noncash contribution amounts reported on
Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g 		(d)
Method of determining
noncash contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art ....        
2 Art—Historical treasures .        
3 Art—Fractional interests ..        
4 Books and publications ..      
5 Clothing and household
goods ....... 		     
6 Cars and other vehicles ..        
7 Boats and planes ....        
8 Intellectual property ...        
9 Securities—Publicly traded . X 7 90,055 AVG PRICE DATE RECD
10 Securities—Closely held stock .        
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC,
or trust interests .... 		       
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..        
13 Qualified conservation
contribution—Historic
structures ..... 		       
14 Qualified conservation
contribution—Other ... 		       
15 Real estate—Residential .        
16 Real estate—Commercial ..        
17 Real estate—Other ...        
18 Collectibles .....        
19 Food inventory ...        
20 Drugs and medical supplies .        
21 Taxidermy ......        
22 Historical artifacts ....        
23 Scientific specimens ..        
24 Archeological artifacts ...        
25 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( UWP "GIVE ITEMS OF VALUE" PROGRAM ) X 80 634,002 FAIR MARKET VALUE
26 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( COMPUTER EQUIPMENT ) X 1 200,000 FAIR MARKET VALUE
27 Other Right pointing arrow large image( )
28 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
29
Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement ...
29
0
Yes
No
30a
During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1-28 that it
must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which is not required to be used
for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ..................
30a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.
31
Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any non-standard contributions?
31
Yes
 
32a
Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash
contributions? ............................
32a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," describe in Part II.
33
If the organization did not report revenues in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,
describe in Part II.
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Schedule M (Form 990) 2011
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32b, and 33 and whether the organization is reporting in Part I, column (b) the number of contributions, the number of items received, or a combination of both. Also complete this part for any additional information.
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THIRD PARTY USED TO SELL NONCASH CONTRIBUTIONS SCHEDULE M, PART I, LINE 32B A THIRD PARTY STOCKBROKER LIQUIDATES ANY SECURITIES RECEIVED AS A CONTRIBUTION. THE THIRD PARTY STOCKBROKER THEN REMITS ALL PROCEEDS TO THE ORGANIZATION.
CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED SCHEDULE M, PART I, COLUMN B THIS NUMBER REPRESENTS THE NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTIONS.
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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

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

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
UNITED WAY OF THE PLAINS INC
 
Employer identification number

48-0547688
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PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4B CONDUCTED RESEARCH AND PROCURED GRANT REVENUES IN EXCESS OF $4.8 MILLION FOR LOCAL COMMUNITY, OF WHICH $2.5 MILLION WAS ADMINISTERED BY UNITED WAY OF THE PLAINS AND THE BALANCE DISTRIBUTED AMONG OTHER AREA AGENCIES. GRANTS AWARDED WERE PRIMARILY IN THE AREAS OF EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT & EDUCATION, FINANCIAL STABILITY, AND HOMELESSNESS. EXAMPLES OF THESE ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES. EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT: CONTINUED IMPLEMENTATION OF THE "RAISING-A-READER" PROGRAM WHICH ENCOURAGES PRE-SCHOOLERS TO DEVELOP A LIFE-LONG DESIRE OF READING AND ENCOURAGES INTERACTION WITH FAMILY MEMBERS TO REINFORCE SUCH BEHAVIOR. THE PROGRAM EXPERIENCED 16% INCREASE IN THE NUMBER OF MINUTES A FAMILY MEMBER SPENT LOOKING AT BOOKS WITH CHILDREN. EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT: EXPANDED THE NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS SERVED WITH THE 'DOLLY PARTON IMAGINATION LIBRARY' PROGRAM IN BUTLER AND SEDGWICK COUNTIES. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES AN AGE-APPROPRIATE BOOK FOR CHILDREN AGING FROM BIRTH - FIVE YEARS OLD. THE BOOK IS MAILED TO THE CHILD AT THE CHILD'S HOME, AND FOSTERS READING AWARENESS TO THE FAMILY. VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE (VITA): RECRUITED AND TRAINED 203 VOLUNTEERS TO ASSIST LOW INCOME AND ELDERLY RESIDENTS IN FILING TAX RETURNS TO HELP CLAIM SUCH CREDITS AS THE EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT, AND CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE BENEFITS. VOLUNTEERS WERE ABLE TO FILE A TOTAL OF 6,197 FEDERAL RETURNS AND 8,181 STATE RETURNS, WHICH BROUGHT IN OVER $5.8 MILLION TO THE LOCAL RESIDENTS. HOMELESSNESS ACTIVITIES: MANAGED THE 'COMMUNITY INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM' FOR THE LOCAL COMMUNITY, WHICH ENTAILS A DATABASE PROGRAM THAT CAPTURES/TRACKS AGGREGATE INFORMATION RELATING TO INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. DATA IS USED TO MAXIMIZE SERVICES AVAILABLE TO THOSE IN NEED, AND IS UTILIZED BY VARIOUS AGENCIES PROVIDING THOSE SERVICES. RESEARCH ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS: COLLABORATED WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS RESEARCHING VARIOUS PROJECTS IN THE AREA OF COMMUNITY HEALTH/WELLNESS AND HOMELESSNESS. DISASTER RELIEF EFFORTS: PROVIDED STATE-WIDE DISASTER RESPONSE BY COORDINATION OF VOLUNTEERS AND FUNDRAISING EFFORTS FOR TORNADOES EFFECTING THE COMMUNITIES OF READING, KS; CHAPMAN, KS; AND JOPLIN, MO.
PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4C THE DONATED PRODUCTS ARE DISTRIBUTED TO ANY 501(C)(3) AGENCY AT NO CHARGE, THEREBY ALLOWING THE RECEIVING AGENCY TO HAVE ADDITIONAL DOLLARS AVAILABLE FOR THEIR RESPECTIVE MISSIONS. DURING 2011, PRODUCT DONATIONS TO THE WAREHOUSE FROM 80 CORPORATE DONORS HAD AN ESTIMATED FAIR MARKET VALUE OF $634,000 AND PRODUCT DISTRIBUTIONS WERE MADE TO 179 NOT FOR PROFIT AGENCIES, WITH AN ESTIMATED FAIR MARKET VALUE OF OVER $538,000.
OTHER PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4D 211 STATEWIDE INFORMATION/REFERRAL CALL CENTER AND WEBSITE: PROVIDES A 24/7, 365 DAYS/YEAR CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION AND REFERRAL CALL CENTER TO CONNECT PEOPLE NEEDING ASSISTANCE OR WANTING TO VOLUNTEER. DURING 2011, CALL SPECIALISTS HANDLED 67,612 CALLS AND MADE 85,807 REFERRALS TO AGENCIES. RESIDENTS IN ALL 105 COUNTIES SERVICED UTILIZED THE 2-1-1 CALL CENTER. OVER 1,300 AGENCIES OFFERRING 3,018 VARIOUS PROGRAMS ARE REGISTERED IN THE DATABASE. THE CALL CENTER ALSO COLLABORATED WITH ORGANIZATIONS SUCH AS THE MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION, KANSAS EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT FOR VARIOUS TARGETED PROJECTS, ALONG WITH SERVING AS A CRITICAL SOURCE OF INFORMATION IN DISASTER RESPONSES. THE CALL CENTER ALSO PROCESSED OVER 1,200 CALLS FOR ASSISTANCE PROVIDED BY THE UNITED WAY OF THE PLAINS LAID OFF WORKERS CENTER PROGRAM. VOLUNTEER CENTER: PROVIDES COORDINATION OF VOLUNTEER PROJECTS BETWEEN AGENCIES AND INDIVIDUALS/GROUPS. DURING 2011, THE VOLUNTEER CENTER REFERRED 3,904 VOLUNTEERS TO VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOR 722 INDIVIDUALS AND 153 GROUPS. THE VOLUNTEER CENTER ALSO COORDINATES TARGETED VOLUNTEER PROJECTS FOR YOUTH, INCLUDING 'YOUNITED TEENS', 'DWANE L. WALLACE YOUTH VENTURE GRANT COMMITTEE', AND 'YOUTH DAYS OF CARING'. THROUGH THESE TARGETED YOUTH PROJECTS, A TOTAL OF 441 TEENS VOLUNTEERED OVER 2,800 HOURS. LAID OFF WORKERS CENTER: CONTINUED OPERATION OF THE CENTER THAT HAS BEEN OPEN SINCE JUNE 2009 AND SERVES INDIVIDUALS THAT HAVE BEEN LAID-OFF FROM THEIR JOBS. THROUGH A COLLABORATIVE EFFORT, SERVICES PROVIDED INCLUDE FOOD DISTRIBUTION, CREDIT COUNSELING, JOB SEARCH, RESUME WRITING ASSISTANCE, AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR HOUSING-RELATED EXPENSES (RENT, MORTGAGE, AND/OR UTILITIES). DURING 2011, UNITED WAY OF THE PLAINS DISTRIBUTED A TOTAL OF $207,858 IN HOUSING AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE FOR 487 INSTANCES OF SERVICE.
FORM 990 REVIEW PROCESS FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM PREPARES THE FORM 990. THE PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE THEN REVIEW THE COMPLETE FORM 990 AND ALL REQUIRED SCHEDULES. ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS ARE ADDRESSED AND ANY NECESSARY CHANGES ARE MADE. THE FORM 990 WITH ALL REQUIRED SCHEDULES IS THEN PROVIDED VIA EMAIL TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR REVIEW PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE IRS.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE ORGANIZATION'S CODE OF ETHICS POLICY APPLIES TO ALL DIRECTORS, OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE ORGANIZATION, AND IS REVIEWED ANNUALLY BY ALL PARTIES COVERED BY THE CODE. UPON DISCLOSURE OF A POTENTIAL CONFLICT, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REVIEWS (FOR CONFLICTS PERTAINING TO DIRECTORS AND THE PRESIDENT), OR THE PRESIDENT REVIEWS (FOR CONFLICTS PERTAINING TO EMPLOYEES). COMPLIANCE ACTIVITY FOR VOTING MEMBERS OF THE BOARD INCLUDES AN OPPORTUNITY FOR BOARD MEMBERS TO ABSTAIN FROM A VOTE IF A CONFLICT IS PRESENT.
COMPENSATION REVIEW FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A A PERFORMANCE REVIEW OF THE PRESIDENT WAS CONDUCTED DURING 2011 BY THE PERFORMANCE REVIEW COMMITTEE. THE COMMITTEE USES COMPARISON DATA AND AN INTERNAL COMPENSATION STUDY TO RECOMMEND CHANGES TO THE PRESIDENT'S COMPENSATION. THE COMMITTEE'S RECOMMENDATIONS ARE PROPOSED TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IN AN EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR DISCUSSION, REVIEW AND APPROVAL. THE COMMITTEE DOCUMENTS ITS DELIBERATIONS AND DECISIONS IN THE MINUTES.
AVAILABILITY OF DOCUMENTS FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS PUBLISHED ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE.
RECONCILIATION OF NET ASSETS FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5 NET UNREALIZED LOSS ON INVESTMENTS 750,133 EXCESS ALLOWANCES FOR UNCOLLECTIBLE PLEDGES ON PRIOR CAMPAIGNS (136,356) --------- 613,777
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