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 JACKSON COUNTY
Employer identification number
38-1368341
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.") ....
2,910,602
3,349,102
3,768,460
3,376,591
2,060,645
15,465,400
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3..
2,910,602
3,349,102
3,768,460
3,376,591
2,060,645
15,465,400
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)..
6
Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
15,465,400
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
2,910,602
3,349,102
3,768,460
3,376,591
2,060,645
15,465,400
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
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).
15,465,400
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
..................
12
931,243
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
100.000 %
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
100.000 %
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
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
...............
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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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Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
UNITED WAY OF JACKSON COUNTY
Employer identification number
38-1368341
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO IMPROVE LIVES IN JACKSON COUNTY BY MOBILIZING THE COMMUNITY TO MAKE LASTING CHANGES IN COMMUNITY CONDITIONS. STAFF, AGENCY PARTNERS AND HUNDREDS OF VOLUNTEERS COLLABORATE TO ASSESS NEEDS, TO CREATE PLANS THAT ADDRESS THOSE NEEDS, AND TO RAISE AND INVEST THE RESOURCES NEEDED TO IMPLEMENT THOSE PLANS. IN ADDITION TO CONDUCTING THE ANNUAL COMMUNITY CAMPAIGN, THE ORGANIZATION LEADS AND/OR PARTICIPATES IN THE MANAGEMENT OF 2-1-1 SERVICE FOR JACKSON COUNTY, THE JACKSON COUNTY SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION COALITION, AND THE UNITED WAY CENTER NONPROFIT CAMPUS. WE ALSO REMAIN INVOLVED WITH SEVERAL INITIATIVES WE HELPED FUND, INCLUDING THE TEENPREGNANCY PREVENTION COALITION, PROJECT ACCESS AND THE GREAT START COLLABORATIVE OF JACKSON COUNTY.
EXPLANATION ON VOLUNTEERS AND TYPES OF SERVICES OR BENEFITS
FORM 990, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 6
VOLUNTEERS SERVE ON VARIOUS COMMITEES AND WORK TO HELP THE ORGANIZATION ACCOMPLISH ITS MISSION. THESE VOLUNTEERS HAVE BANDED TOGETHER TO SHARE IDEAS, RESOURCES, PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS TO HELP OUR COMMUNITY IN NEED. THE VOLUNTEERS WORK AS TEAMS, FOCUSED ON THE SPECIFIC CHALLENGES FACING OUR COMMUNITY: HELPING CHILDREN SUCCEED IN SCHOOL, MAKING SURE FAMILIES ARE FINANCIALLY STABLE, AND MAKING IT POSSIBLE FOR PEOPLE TO ACHIEVE AND MAINTAIN THEIR HEALTH.
FIRST ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A
ACHIEVEMENT. PROGRAMS FUNDED INCLUDE BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS MENTORING, SCOUTING, SCHOOL OF THE ARTS, EARLY TRUANCY INTERVENTION, FAMILY COUNSELING, AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS AND MANY OTHERS. FINANCIAL STABILITY - "PROMOTING FINANCIAL STABILITY AND INDEPENDENCE IN OUR COMMUNITY" IS THE FINANCIAL STABILITY COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS TEAM MISSION. GIVEN OUR COMMUNITY'S ECONOMIC CONDITIONS, THIS TEAM INVESTED NEARLY 275,000 IN ANNUAL CAMPAIGN FUNDS, AND ADMINISTERED SEVERAL OTHER FUNDING SOURCES SUPPORTING PROGRAMS PRIMARILY MEETING BASIC NEEDS; PROVIDING UTILITY, FOOD AND HOUSING ASSISTANCE THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH 2 -1-1, THE FOOD BANK AND END HUNGER COALITION, AND NUMEROUS OTHER PARTNERS. PROMOTING A SAFE HOME ENVIRONMENT IS ALSO CRITICAL; FUNDING TO THE AWARE SHELTER, JOHN GEORGE AND JACKSON FRIENDLY HOMES FURTHER THAT GOAL. LEGAL SERVICES, HOME OWNERSHIP SUPPORTS, THE GUARDIAN PROGRAM AND FINANCIAL FREEDOM SERVICES ARE FUNDED, AND THIS YEAR UWJC WAS A PRIMARY SUPPORTER OF JACKSON'S SUCCESSFUL VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX PREPARATION SERVICE, WHICH BROUGHT OVER 5,000,000 IN TAX RETURNS AND CREDITS BACK TO OUR POOREST WORKING HOUSEHOLDS HEALTH - "PARTNERING TO INCREASE OPPORTUNITIES TO IMPROVE AND SUSTAIN COMMUNITY HEALTH" IS THE MISSION OF THE HEALTH CST. THIS TEAM FORMALLY ALIGNED WITH THE HEALTH IMPROVEMENT ORGANIZATION, AND IS PRIMARILY FOCUSED ON A) ENSURING ALL JACKSON COUNTY RESIDENTS HAVE ACCESS TO HEALTH RESOURCES (INCLUDING PREVENTION, TREATMENT, AND A HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT), AND B) FOSTERING HEALTHIER BEHAVIORS. THE TEAM INVESTED OVER 268,000 FROM ANNUAL CAMPAIGN FUNDS INTO PROGRAMS WHICH DELIVERED IMPRESSIVE RESULTS. THOSE RESULTS INCLUDED PROJECT ACCESS (WHICH TARGETS THE 'WORKING POOR'), AND THE COMMUNITY MEDICATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (DELIVERED BY ALLEGIANCE HEALTH), PROVIDING A COMBINED TOTAL OF WELL OVER 3,000,000 WORTH OF SERVICES LAST YEAR. THIS TEAM ALSO AWARDED AN ADDITIONAL 45,000 IN DISCRETIONARY GRANTS THANKS TO FUNDING FROM THE ALLEGIANCE FOUNDATION. THE TEEN PREGNANCY PREVENTION INITIATIVE ALSO CONTINUED ITS GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT. CAPACITY BUILDING - THE UNITED WAY FUNDS SPECIFIC PROGRAMS AND HOLDS THOSE PROGRAMS ACCOUNTABLE TO ACHIEVE THEIR PROJECTED RESULTS. HOWEVER, MANY OF OUR PARTNERS HAVE BEEN STRUGGLING TO RAISE THE GENERAL OPERATIONAL SUPPORT WHICH ALLOWS THEM TO ENSURE QUALITY AND STABILITY IN THEIR PROGRAMMING, AND TO ASSIST UNITED WAY IN OUR ONGOING PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES. ALL UNITED WAY FUNDED PARTNERS WERE PROVIDED WITH PAID CAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORT OPPORTUNITIES, WHICH THEY USED FOR ORGANIZATIONAL ASSESSMENTS AND TO ADDRESS THEIR CHALLENGES IN GOVERNANCE, FUND DEVELOPMENT, STRATEGIC PLANNING OR OTHER IDENTIFIED AREAS. OVER 27,500 FROM ANNUAL CAMPAIGN FUNDS WAS SPENT FOR THOSE SERVICES. COMMUNITY CAPACITY WAS ALSO STRENGTHENED BY OUR SUPPORT OF CENTRAL MICHIGAN 2-1-1 (SUPPORTING JACKSON COUNTY CALLS AND SERVING AS FIDUCIARY FOR ALL REGIONAL PARTNERS), AND THE RETIRED SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM WHICH PROVIDES VOLUNTEER LABOR TO AREA NONPROFITS. UNITED WAY'S TOTAL CAPACITY BUILDING INVESTMENTS APPROACHED 600,000 THIS YEAR. FOSTERING PHILANTHROPY THROUGH DONOR CHOICE - UNITED WAY STRIVES TO MAKE WISE INVESTMENTS WITH OUR DONORS' FUNDS. UNDESIGNATED GIFTS ALLOW OUR COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS TEAMS TO SUPPORT JACKSON'S CAREFULLY CRAFTED PLANS TO IMPROVE EDUCATION, FAMILY FINANCIAL STABILITY AND HEALTH IN OUR COUNTY. HOWEVER, MANY DONORS STILL PREFER TO DESIGNATE THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS TO SPECIFIC CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS, AND UNITED WAY CONTINUES TO COLLECT, PROCESS AND DISTRIBUTE THOSE CONTRIBUTIONS AS A SERVICE TO OUR DONORS. 193,804 IN DIRECT DESIGNATIONS WAS RECEIVED THROUGH THE ANNUAL CAMPAIGN, PROCESSED (WITH PROCESSING FEES DEDUCTED) AND DISTRIBUTED TO THOSE DESIGNATED NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. UNITED WAY ALSO CONTINUED TO ADMINSTER THE STATE EMPLOYEES COMBINED CAMPAIGN FOR THE COUNTY, BRINGING ADDITIONAL CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS TO JACKSON'S NONPROFITS.
ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
UPON COMPLETION, THE FORM 990 IS PRESENTED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, EXECUTIVE BOARD, AND THEN THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR REVIEW AND DISCUSSION OF THE FORM. AFTER DISCUSSION, THE BOARD APPROVES THE FORM, WITH ANY CHANGES TO BE MADE, AND THEN INSTRUCTS MANAGEMENT TO PROPERLY FILE THE FORM.
ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C
EACH BOARD MEMBER IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORM. IF ANY CONFLICTS ARE PRESENTED THE BOARD ADDRESSES THE POTENTIAL CONFLICT AND ESTABLISHES A PROCEDURE TO INSURE THAT THE ORGANIZATION IS PROTECTED FROM ANY ACTIONS THAT MAY ARISE FROM THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A
ANNUALLY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS GATHER COMPARATIVE DATA FROM THE UNITED WAY WORLDWIDE HUMAN CAPITAL SURVEY, AND OTHER NONPROFIT EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION SALARY DATA, IN ORDER TO ENSURE THAT THE ORGANIZATION'S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S COMPENSATION RANGE ALIGNS WITH INDUSTRY STANDARDS. DURING THE SPRING, UNITED WAY WORLDWIDE'S CORE COMPETENCY RATING TOOL FOR EXECUTIVES IS DISTRIBUTED TO ALL BOARD AND STAFF MEMBERS, ALONG WITH APPROXIMATELY ONE DOZEN COLLEAGUES REPRESENTING NONPROFIT PARTNERS, FUNDERS, CORPORATE CONTACTS AND UNITED WAY PEERS. THE BOARD CHAIR COLLECTS AND COMPILES SURVEY RESULTS AND SHARES THOSE RESULTS WITH THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, WHICH ALSO REVIEWS PROGRESS TOWARD THE ORGANIZATION'S STRATEGIC PLAN, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S INDIVIDUAL WORK PLAN GOALS, AND OTHER RELATED FACTORS, AND THEN REACHES A CONSENSUS REGARDING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S SALARY LEVEL FOR THE UPCOMING FISCAL YEAR.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR OFFICERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B
COMPENSATION LEVELS FOR OFFICERS, KEY EMPLOYEES, AND ALL OTHER STAFF ARE MADE BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AND MUST FALL WITHIN THE APPROVED SALARY RANGES HELD BY THE ORGANIZATION AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS OF THE ORGANIZATION ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. ALSO, THE FORM 990 IS ON GUIDESTAR AND THE AUDIT IS POSTED TO THEIR WEBSITE EACH YEAR.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.