Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
UNITED WAY OF EASTERN MAINE
Employer identification number
01-0211478
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II or Type III supporting organization, check this box
..................................................
g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) a person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the the supported organization?
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11g(i)
(ii)
a family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
(iii)
a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of support?
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 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.") ....
4,263,488
3,881,237
3,119,338
2,798,998
2,903,337
16,966,398
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..
4,263,488
3,881,237
3,119,338
2,798,998
2,903,337
16,966,398
5
The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
1,343,061
6
Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
15,623,337
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..
4,263,488
3,881,237
3,119,338
2,798,998
2,903,337
16,966,398
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
63,673
39,942
39,348
40,974
38,332
222,269
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10
Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
17,188,667
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
..................
12
115,672
13
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here..........................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 6 column (f) divided by line 11 column (f))
.........
14
90.890 %
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
87.230 %
16a
33 1/3% support test—2011.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2011.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
..................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2010.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..............................................
18
Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 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
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public Support Percentage for 2011 (line 8 column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2010 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2011 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2010 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2011.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3% and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2010.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
....
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Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 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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OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
UNITED WAY OF EASTERN MAINE
Employer identification number
01-0211478
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
THE MISSION OF UNITED WAY OF EASTERN MAINE IS TO IMPROVE LIVES BY MOBILIZING THE CARING POWER OF PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES. WE WILL ACHIEVE OUR MISSION THROUGH THREE KEY STRATEGIES - IMPROVING THE HEALTH, EDUCATION AND INCOME OF PEOPLE IN THE FIVE COUNTIES WE SERVE.
FIRST ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A
AT THE END OF THE UNITED WAY OF EASTERN MAINE FUNDING CYCLE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012 ALL 76 FUNDED PROGRAMS SUBMITTED YEAR END REPORTS THAT WERE REVIEWED BY STAFF WHO FOLLOWED-UP WITH PROGRAMS WHO DID NOT MEET OUTCOMES PER THEIR LOGIC MODEL, OR HAD OTHER ISSUES REQUIRING ATTENTION. UNITED WAY OF EASTERN MAINE STAFF WORKS YEAR-ROUND TO MAINTAIN STRONG PROGRAM/AGENCY CONTACTS, INCLUDING ON-SITE VISITS WITH ALL FUNDED PROGRAMS.
SECOND ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B
THE VOLUNTEER CENTER OFFERS CAPACITY BUILDING AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR AGENCIES THAT UTILIZE VOLUNTEERS BY PROVIDING REGULAR TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES, VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT RESOURCES AND BIMONTHLY PEER TO PEER NETWORKING.
ALL OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D
HUNGER INITIATIVES NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LETTER CARRIERS (NALC) FOOD DRIVE THE UNITED WAY OF EASTERN MAINE CO-MANAGES THE NALC FOOD DRIVE EACH SPRING IN COOPERATION WITH THE NALC POSTAL WORKERS UNION. NALC IS THE LARGEST FOOD DRIVE IN THE UNITED STATES. UWEM HANDLES THE ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS AND RECRUITING OF VOLUNTEERS FOR THE DAY. LAST YEAR THIS DRIVE COLLECTED 81,688 POUNDS OF FOOD WHICH TRANSLATES TO 68,073 MEALS AND 171,544 FOR LOCAL PANTRIES. PANTRY PROJECT THE LATEST STATISTICS SHOW THAT MORE THAN 20% OF MAINE HOUSEHOLDS DO NOT HAVE RELIABLE AND CONSISTENT ACCESS TO FOOD. RECOGNIZING THAT DONATIONS TO LOCAL FOOD CUPBOARDS PEAK IN DECEMBER AND DO NOT INCREASE SIGNIFICANTLY UNTIL MAY DURING THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LETTER CARRIERS FOOD DRIVE, UWEM SPONSORS AND MANAGES A PANTRY PROJECT "FOOD DRIVE" WHERE LOCAL BUSINESSES HOST A SET OF SHELVES FOR ONE MONTH PERIODS. THIS YEAR 6,713 POUNDS OF FOOD WAS COLLECTED TRANSLATING TO 5,594 MEALS OR 14,087 IN VALUE. HANCOCK COUNTY FOOD DRIVE NEW THIS YEAR, IN HANCOCK COUNTY, 60 BUSINESSES PARTICIPATED IN A MONTH LONG FOOD DRIVE TO BENEFIT THE FOOD CUPBOARDS OF HANCOCK COUNTY. THIRTEEN CUPBOARDS RECEIVED FOOD THAT RAISED APPROXIMATELY 7,000 LBS OF FOOD AND MATCHING CONTRIBUTIONS FROM THE MAINE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION AND UNITED WAY OF EASTERN MAINE. BACKPACK PROGRAM THE BACK PACK PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF HUNGRY CHILDREN AT TIMES WHEN OTHER RESOURCES ARE NOT AVAILABLE, SUCH AS WEEKENDS AND SCHOOL VACATIONS. UNITED WAY OF EASTERN MAINE HAS PARTNERED WITH SEVERAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND FOOD PANTRIES. UNITED WAY BRINGS TOGETHER A COALITION OF THE HOST SCHOOL DISTRICT, A LOCAL FOOD PANTRY, COMMUNITY PARTNERS AND FISCAL SPONSORS TO PROVIDE BACKPACKS FILLED WITH NUTRITIOUS, EASILY ACCESSIBLE FOOD TO THESE CHILDREN EVERY WEEKEND. CURRENTLY BACKPACK FOOD PROGRAMS ARE ACTIVE IN CORINTH, GUILFORD AND KINGMAN SERVING OVER 200 CHILDREN. CONTACT UWEM IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN STARTING A BACKPACK PROGRAM IN YOUR COMMUNITY. FAMILYWIZE PRESCRIPTION DISCOUNT CARDS THE FAMILYWIZE COMMUNITY SERVICE PARTNERSHIP WITH UNITED WAY ALLOWS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TO OBTAIN SAVINGS ON PRESCRIPTION DRUGS. THIS YEAR FAMILYWIZE RECEIVED 2,743 CLAIMS WHICH RESULTED IN A TOTAL SAVINGS OF 62,763 FOR THE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN OUR FIVE COUNTY REGION. EASTERN MAINE CAH (CREATING ASSETS SAVINGS AND HOPE) A UWEM LEAD COLLABORATION, COMPRISED OF 20+ NON-AND FOR-PROFIT PARTNERS, WORKING TOGETHER TO HELP LOW- AND MODERATE-INCOME MAINERS MAKE THE MOST OF THEIR MONEY. THE EASTERN MAINE CAH COALITION PROVIDES ACCESS TO FREE TAX PREPARATION, FINANCIAL EDUCATION, AND ASSET DEVELOPMENT PRODUCTS LEADING TO FINANCIAL STABILITY FOR FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS IN EASTERN MAINE. SINCE 2009 EASTERN MAINE CAH HAS SERVED 16,600 INDIVIDUALS, BROUGHT IN 3.8 MILLION IN EARNED INCOME TAX CREDITS AND SAVED 2.8 MILLION IN TAX PREPARATION SERVICES. EASTERN MAINE CAH OFFERS FREE TAX PREPARATION AT 75 SITES ACROSS OUR SERVICE AREA FROM JANUARY THROUGH APRIL.
ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE PRIOR TO SUBMISSION. IF TIME ALLOWS, THE FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE WILL PROVIDE A FULL REPORT TO THE BOARD AT THE NEXT MEETING. AT THE VERY LEAST, EACH BOARD MEMBER WILL RECEIVE A COPY OF THE RETURN PRIOR TO FILING WITH A REPORT OF ANY FINDINGS.
ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C
AT THE BEGINNING OF EACH FISCAL YEAR, BOARD MEMBERS ARE ASKED TO SIGN THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY DECLARING ANY CONFLICTS THEY OR FAMILY MEMBERS HAVE. A GRID WITH THE RESPONSES IS GIVEN TO THE BOARD CHAIR AND GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE CHAIR. AT THE START OF EACH MEETING, THE BOARD CHAIR ASKS IF THERE ARE ANY CONFLICTS WITH ANY ITEMS ON THE AGENDA. IF THERE ARE POSSIBLE CONFLICTS IDENTIFIED, THE BOARD MEMBER(S) ARE ASKED TO LEAVE THE ROOM DURING DELIBERATIONS AND THE CONFLICT DISCLOSURE IS NOTED IN THE BOARD MINUTES.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A
UNITED WAY'S EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PROGRAM IS ADMINISTERED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WHICH ALSO SERVES AS THE PERSONNEL COMMITTEE. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ESTABLISHING AND MAINTAINING A COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION PROGRAM FOR THE PRESIDENT, AND CONSULTING WITH THE PRESIDENT REGARDING THE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SENIOR STAFF COMPENSATION. THE COMMITTEE MEETS TO REVIEW THE COMPENSATION PROGRAM AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AS APPROPRIATE.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR OFFICERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SOLICITS INFORMATION FROM VARIOUS SOURCES INCLUDING MAINE ASSOCIATION OF NONPROFITS AND THE UNITED WAY OF AMERICA SALARY SURVEY TO EVALUATE THE ORGANIZATION'S EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PROGRAM WITHIN THE MARKET. THE EVALUATION IS REVIEWED ANNUALLY AND IS INTENDED TO ENSURE THAT THE COMPENSATION PROGRAM FALLS WITHIN A REASONABLE RANGE OF COMPETITIVE PRACTICES FOR COMPARABLE POSITIONS AMONG SIMILARLY SITUATED ORGANIZATIONS. FOLLOWING THIS REVIEW, THE COMMITTEE REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE PRESIDENT'S COMPENSATION, BASE SALARY, ANNUAL INCENTIVE OPPORTUNITY ADJUSTMENT, AND OBJECTIVES AND GOALS FOR THE UPCOMING FISCAL YEAR AND CONSULTS WITH THE PRESIDENT AS TO SENIOR STAFF. THE COMMITTEE REVIEWS AND RECOMMENDS TO THE BOARD FOR APPROVAL, SALARY AND INCENTIVE AWARDS FOR THE PRESIDENT.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
UNITED WAY OF EASTERN MAINE POSTS THE WHISTLEBLOWER AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICIES, ORGANIZATIONAL BY-LAWS AND THE ANNUAL AUDIT AND 990 ON ITS PUBLIC WEBSITE.
OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5
42,391 OF UNREALIZED INVESTMENT GAINS WERE INCURRED AND REPORTED ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. 74,496 LOSSES FROM UNCOLLECTIBLE PLEDGES.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.