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 NORTHEAST LOUISIANA INC
Employer identification number
72-0498515
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
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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.") ....
3,333,834
3,061,290
2,880,499
3,278,633
3,519,808
16,074,064
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..
3,333,834
3,061,290
2,880,499
3,278,633
3,519,808
16,074,064
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)..
175,955
6
Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
15,898,109
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..
3,333,834
3,061,290
2,880,499
3,278,633
3,519,808
16,074,064
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
45,981
33,408
21,262
16,580
10,933
128,164
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).
16,202,228
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
..................
12
13,051
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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
98.120 %
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
97.790 %
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
..............................................
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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
...............
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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
....
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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 NORTHEAST LOUISIANA INC
Employer identification number
72-0498515
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
FORM 990
COMPUTATION OF OVERHEAD PERCENTAGE MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSE (FORM 990 PAGE 10 LINE 25) 346,638 FUNDRAISING EXPENSE (FORM 990 PAGE 10, LINE 25) 350,235 TOTAL MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL AND FUNDRAISING EXPENSE 696,873 TOTAL REVENUE (FORM 990 PAGE 1 LINE 12) 3,534,234 TOTAL M & G & FR EXPENSES / TOTAL REVENUE = OVERHEAD %: 19.72%
FIRST ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A
UNITED WAY IS CREATING BRIGHT FUTURES FOR CHILDREN BY HELPING CHILDREN BE SUCCESSFUL THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT AND INSPIRE THEM TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AND ASSIST THOSE YOUTH WHO ARE AT HIGHER RISK OR VICTIMIZED TO REGAIN THEIR STABILITY. UNITED WAY IS RESPONDING TO CRISIS AND ACHIEVING STABILITY BY HELPING PROVIDE FOR PEOPLE'S BASIC NEEDS; ENSURING THAT FAMILIES LIVE FREE OF VIOLENCE; ASSISTING PEOPLE IN OVERCOMING CRISIS TO GAIN STABILITY AND BY PREVENTING, PREPARING FOR AND RESPONDING TO EMERGENCIES. UNITED WAY IS IMPROVING HEALTH AND WELLNESS BY HELPING PEOPLE BREAK ALCOHOL, DRUG AND TOBACCO DEPENDENCIES; HELPING TEENS MAKE POSITIVE CHOICES TO ABSTAIN FROM PREMATURE SEXUAL ACTIVITIES; ENSURING THAT CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS HAVE ACCESS TO ALL OPPORTUNITIES; HELPING PEOPLE WITH MENTAL OR CHRONIC ILLNESSES MAINTAIN OPTIMUM HEALTH AND COMMUNITY LIVING; AND HELPING PEOPLE WITH ACCESS TO PREVENTIVE AND MAINTENANCE HEALTHCARE. LINCOLN PARISH RESIDENTS RECEIVE HELP THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE IMPORTANT SERVICES TO MANY PEOPLE IN THE PARISH. THESE SERVICES HELP CHILREN AND FAMILIES TO BE SUCCESSFUL OR OVERCOME CRISIS SITUATIONS.
ALL OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D
COMMUNITY IMPACT - A PROGRAM THAT IS WORKING TO CREATE LASTING CHANGES BY FOCUSING ON EDUCATION, INCOME, HEALTH AND BASIC AND/OR EMERGENCY NEEDS. EDUCATION - THE FOCUS IS ON HELPING CHILDREN AND YOUTH ACHIEVE THEIR POTENTIAL. THE TARGETED ISSUE IS TO INCREASE GRADUATION RATES. OUR FOCUS IS ON EARLY GRADE READING. THE GOALS OF EARLY GRADE READING INITIATIVE ARE TO CREATE ENTHUSIASTIC READERS WHO CAN READ AT OR ABOVE GRADE LEVEL AND EMPOWER OUR COMMUNITIES TO HELP OUR CHILDREN. WORK HAS BEGUN, VOLUNTEERS RECRUITED FOR KICK-OFF OF THIS INITIATIVE IN FALL OF 2012. INCOME - THE FOCUS IS ON HELPING HARDWORKING INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES BECOME MORE FINANCIALLY STABLE. THE TARGET ISSUES ARE INCREASING INCOME, BUILDING SAVINGS AND GAINING AND SUSTAINING ASSETS. UNITED WAY OF NELA PARTNERS WITH AREA HIGH SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE AN INTERACTIVE LEARNING EXPERIENCE. DOLLARS & ENSE REALITY FAIRS WERE HELD IN HIGH SCHOOLS IN THREE SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN OUACHITA AND LINCOLN PARISHES. BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS PARTICIPATE IN SIMULATIONS THAT ARE RELEVANT, FUN AND PRACTICAL. FOLLOW-UP CLASSROOM FINANCIAL EDUCATION ENGAGES STUDENTS IN LEARNING FINANCIAL CONCEPTS THAT GET YOUTH STARTED ON A ROAD TO A BETTER FINANCIAL FUTURE. THE RESULTS SHOW STATISTICALLY SIGNIFICANT IMPROVEMENTS IN STUDENTS' UNDERSTANDING OF THE SOURCES AND USES OF MONEY AND IMPROVE ATTITUDES TOWARDS BUDGETING, SPENDING AND SAVING. HEALTH - THE FOCUS IS ON IMPROVING PEOPLE'S HEALTH. THE TARGET ISSUES ARE INCREASING ACCESS TO CARE AND PREVENTIVE HEALTH AND NUTRITIONAL SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. OUR FOCUS IS WELLNESS: NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY. TO ADDRESS THESE ISSUES UNITED WAY OF NELA HAS AWARDED GRANTS TO FOUR UNITED WAY PARTNER AGENCIES, TO PROMOTE WELLNESS WITH CHILDREN IN SCHOOL, CHILDREN IN A AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM, AND WITH ADULTS IN THE WORKPLACE. THROUGH THESE PROGRAMS, PARTICIPANTS' NUTRITION AND EATING HABITS IMPROVED, DAILY ACTIVITY LEVELS INCREASED, DIVERSE EXCERCISE PROGRAMS WERE DEVELOPED, THE NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS WHO SMOKED DECREASED AND A HEALTHIER BODY IMAGE WAS PROMOTED. BASIC AND/OR EMERGENCY NEEDS - ALTHOUGH COMMITTED TO MAKING LASTING CHANGES IN THE COMMUNITY, THE AGENCY IS FIRMLY COMMITTED TO SUPPORTING A FOUNDATION OF SERVICES THAT RESPONDS TO BASIC AND/OR EMERGENCY NEEDS SUCH AS FOOD, SHELTER, MEDICINE AND DISASTER RELIEF. COMMUNITY INVESTMENT - A PROGAM OF VOLUNTEERS AND STAFF OF UNITED WAY WHO WORK WITH THE PARTNER AGENCIES TO ENSURE THAT UNITED WAY DOLLARS ARE INVESTED TO PRODUCE THE MOST EFFECTIVE RESULTS. THEY MAKE SITE VISITS, GATHER INFORMATION AND EVALUATE PROGRAMS YEAR ROUND.
CLASSES OF MEMBERS OR STOCKHOLDERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 6
ARTICLE 4 OF THE BYLAWS STATES "MEMBERS OF THE CORPORATION SHALL BE ANYONE WHO MAKES A CONTRIBUTION DURING THE FISCAL YEAR".
ELECTION OF MEMBERS AND THEIR RIGHTS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7A
ARTICLE 6, SECTION 2 OF THE BYLAWS STATES "THE MEMBERS SHALL ELECT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS".
DECISIONS SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF MEMBERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7B
ARTICLE VII OF THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION STATE "THIS CHARTER MAY BE AMENDED OR ALTERED BY A TWO-THIRDS VOTE OF THE MEMBERS PRESENT AT THE ANNUAL MEETING OR A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE MEMBERS CALLED FOR THAT PURPOSE".
ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
FORM 990 IS REVIEWED WITH THE AUDIT/FINANCE COMMITTEE. IT IS THEN PRESENTED TO THE BOARD PRIOR TO THE RETURN BEING FILED.
ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C
UNITED WAY ASKS ALL STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS INCLUDING THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO COMPLETE AND SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT DISCLOSING ANY RELATIONSHIPS THEY HAVE WITH BUSINESSES DOING ANY BUSINESS WITH THE UNITED WAY. IF A VOTING MATTER ARISES CONCERNING PARTIES IN WHICH A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS THAT BOARD MEMBER ABSTAINS FROM THE VOTE.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A
DURING THE BUDGET PROCESS, STAFF SALARIES ARE COMPARED TO UNITED WAY OF AMERICA STAFF SALARY SURVEYS FOR SALARIES FOR THE POSITIONS IN UNITED WAYS ACROSS THE COUNTRY. THESE SURVEYS GIVE EACH POSITION AND ARE BROKEN DOWN INTO REGIONS OF THE COUNTRY AND BY UNITED WAY SIZE. BASED ON THE SALARIES IN THE SURVEY, UNITED WAY WILL THEN PROPOSE SALARIES TO THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE, THEN THE FINANCE COMMITTEE AND FINALLY THE BOARD.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR OFFICERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B
SAME AS PART VI, LINE 15A
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
AUDIT AND FORM 990 ARE AVAILABLE ON WEBSITE. OTHER DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5
NET UNREALIZED LOSSES ON INVESTMENTS INCLUDED IN AUDIT NOT IN 990.
CHANGE IN FINANCIAL REVIEW PROCESS
FORM 990, PAGE 12, PART XII, LINE 2C
UNITED WAY HAS AN AUDIT COMMITTEE THAT ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY FOR OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT AND THE SELECTION OF AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT. THIS PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.