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 LARIMER COUNTY INC
Employer identification number
84-6031503
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?
................
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.") ....
6,079,505
6,620,322
7,430,161
6,846,274
6,934,265
33,910,527
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..
6,079,505
6,620,322
7,430,161
6,846,274
6,934,265
33,910,527
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)..
181,963
6
Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
33,728,564
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..
6,079,505
6,620,322
7,430,161
6,846,274
6,934,265
33,910,527
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
139,170
76,178
44,382
40,950
40,171
340,851
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).
34,251,378
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
..................
12
107,958
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
98.470 %
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
98.060 %
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
...................................................
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 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
....
20
Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 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 LARIMER COUNTY INC
Employer identification number
84-6031503
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
UNITED WAY OF LARIMER COUNTY IS THE GUIDING FORCE THAT DIRECTS DONOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE MOST PRESSING HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICE ISSUES IN ALL LARIMER COUNTY COMMUNITIES. WE BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER FROM GOVERNMENT, BUSINESS, FAITH GROUPS, NON-PROFIT, AND INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES, TO INCREASE THE POWER OF EVERY DONATION. WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN LARIMER COUNTY TODAY WHILE LEADING EFFORTS TO ENSURE A BETTER TOMORROW BY WORKING ON ISSUES LIKE SELF-SUFFICIENCY, AFFORDABLE HOUSING, TRANSPORTATION, AND AFFORDABLE QUALITY CHILDCARE WHILE ALSO SERVING OTHER VULNERABLE POPULATIONS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL RESIDENTS. 100 PERCENT OF DONATIONS TO UNITED WAY OF LARIMER COUNTY GO BACK INTO LARIMER COUNTY. OUR SUCCESS IS MEASURED NOT ONLY IN TERMS OF MONEY RAISED AND THE NUMBER OF VOLUNTEER HOURS ACCUMULATED, BUT ALSO IN LIVES IMPROVED AND GOALS ACHIEVED. BY FOCUSING ON THE UNDERLYING CAUSES, WE HELP FIND LONG-TERM SOLUTIONS FOR OUR COMMUNITY'S CRITICAL ISSUES.
ALL OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D
THE COLD WEATHER SHELTER IS A WINTER SHELTER FOR FORT COLLINS HOMELESS MEN, WOMEN AND FAMILIES. THE UNITED WAY OF LARIMER COUNTY COMMUNITY SERVICES BUILDINGS IN FORT COLLINS AND LOVELAND PROVIDE LOW-COST OCCUPANCY FOR LOCAL NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. THE COMMUNITY SERVICES BUILDINGS ARE USED SOLELY AND EXCLUSIVELY FOR STRICTLY CHARITABLE PURPOSES, AND NOT FOR PRIVATE GAIN OR CORPORATE PROFIT. COMPASS OF LARIMER COUNTY IS A WEBSITE THAT CONTAINS A VARIETY OF DATA ABOUT IMPORTANT SOCIAL, ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES IN LARIMER COUNTY. IN ADDITION TO STATISTICS, COMPASS POSTS REPORTS AND STUDIES ABOUT LARIMER COUNTY AND PROVIDES LINKS TO MANY ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF LOCAL AND NATIONAL DATA. THIS WEBSITE IS A SERVICE OF LARIMER COUNTY DIVISION OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND UNITED WAY OF LARIMER COUNTY. THE EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER PROGRAM WAS CREATED BY CONGRESS TO HELP MEET THE NEEDS OF HUNGRY AND HOMELESS PEOPLE THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES AND ITS TERRITORIES BY ALLOCATING FEDERAL FUNDS FOR THE PROVISION OF FOOD AND SHELTER. UNITED WAY OF LARIMER COUNTY FACILITATES THIS PROGRAM IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES. THE HAND UP COOPERATIVE MATCHES AREA BUSINESSES THAT HAVE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES WITH PRE-SCREENED APPLICANTS FROM THE HOMELESS COMMUNITY THAT NEED A JOB, AND ULTIMATELY HELPS THEM TO GET THE "HAND UP" THEY NEED TO PERMANENTLY GET OFF THE STREETS. THE HOMELESS INITIATIVE COORDINATES EFFORTS TO PRIORITIZE AND ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF THE LOCAL HOMELESS POPULATION THE SPECIAL RESPONSE FUND WAS CREATED BY UNITED WAY OF LARIMER COUNTY AS A MEANS TO RESPOND TO UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES INVOLVING BASIC NEEDS, EDUCATION, AND OTHER HUMAN SERVICE ISSUES IN LARIMER COUNTY. THIS FUND IS INTENDED TO BE USED AS A "LAST RESORT" OPTION, ONE THAT DOES NOT DUPLICATE EXISTING ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS. REQUESTS FOR SPECIAL RESPONSE FUNDS MUST COME THROUGH A UNITED WAY AGENCY CASEWORKER. THE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PARTNERSHIP OF NORTHERN COLORADO AND SOUTHERN WYOMING ACTS AS A REGIONAL RESOURCE CENTER FOR NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDING EASILY ACCESSIBLE, REASONABLY PRICED CLASSES, UPPER-LEVEL SPECIAL PROGRAMS, AND CONSULTING SERVICES TO HELP ENHANCE THEIR ORGANIZATIONAL COMPETENCIES. UNITED WAY OF LARIMER COUNTY'S VOLUNTEER CENTER MATCHES VOLUNTEERS WITH PROJECTS ACROSS THE COMMUNITY. THE VOLUNTEER CENTER HAS TRAINED SPECIALISTS WHO OFFER IDEAS AND ASSISTANCE FOR INDIVIDUALS, YOUTH, GROUPS, FAMILIES, CORPORATIONS, AND FAITH-BASED VOLUNTEERS LOOKING TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE COMMUNITY THROUGH VOLUNTEERING. WOMENGIVE ADDRESSES THE SIGNIFICANT GAPS IN FUNDING AND SERVICES THAT PREVENT WOMEN IN LARIMER COUNTY FROM ACHIEVING ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY. WHOMENGIVE IS A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN UNITED WAY OF LARIMER COUNTY AND THE WOMEN'S FOUNDATION OF COLORADO.
ELECTION OF MEMBERS AND THEIR RIGHTS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7A
THE BOARD ELECTS MEMERS OF THE BOARD
ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE TREASURER, AS A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE BOARD, AND E-MAILED TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE AND THE BOARD, PRIOR TO BEING FILED.
ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C
CONFLICT OF INTEREST ACKNOWLEDGEMENT SIGNED BY BOARD, FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE, AND ALL EMPLOYEES ANNUALLY.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A
PRESIDENT & CEO COMPENSATION IS DETERMINED BY THE BOARD BASED ON PERFORMANCE EVALUATION DATA SOLICITED FROM BOARD, EMPLOYEES, AGENCY DIRECTORS, AND COMMUNITY LEADERS. COMPENSATION FOR KEY EMPLOYEES DETERMINED BASED ON COMPARABLE DATA PUBLISHED ANNUALLY BY UNITED WAY WORLDWIDE.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE POSTED ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE. GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE FURNISHED UPON REQUEST.
OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5
NET UNREALIZED LOSS ON INVESTMENTS -25,681
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.