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
2012
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
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 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
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 monetary support
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 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) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
16,928,281
17,011,152
17,826,133
18,191,221
18,353,264
88,310,051
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
0
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
0
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3
16,928,281
17,011,152
17,826,133
18,191,221
18,353,264
88,310,051
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.
88,310,051
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
16,928,281
17,011,152
17,826,133
18,191,221
18,353,264
88,310,051
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
267,142
251,992
199,609
243,452
190,153
1,152,348
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
0
10
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
170,171
212,375
155,822
194,779
183,205
916,352
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
90,378,751
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
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 2012 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
.........
14
97.711 %
15
Public support percentage for 2011 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
97.397 %
16a
33 1/3% support test—2012.
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—2011.
If the organization did not check a 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—2012.
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—2011.
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) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 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) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(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) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(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 2012 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2012 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2012.
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—2011.
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) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Complete this part to provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and 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) 2012
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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
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
UNITED WAY OF THE PLAINS INC
Employer identification number
48-0547688
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4B
CONDUCTED RESEARCH AND SECURED GRANT REVENUES IN EXCESS OF $4.6 MILLION FOR LOCAL COMMUNITY, OF WHICH $2.3 MILLION WAS DIRECTLY ADMINISTERED BY UNITED WAY OF THE PLAINS. GRANTS AWARDED WERE PRIMARILY IN THE AREAS OF EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATION, FINANCIAL STABILITY, HEALTH, AND HOMELESSNESS. EXAMPLES OF THESE ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT: CONTINUED 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. DURING 2012, THE PROGRAM SERVED 339 CHILDREN. EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT: CONTINUED THE "DOLLY PARTON IMAGINATION LIBRARY" PROGRAM WHICH PROVIDES A FREE AGE-APPROPRIATE BOOK TO PRESCHOOL CHILDREN ONCE PER MONTH, UNTIL THE CHILD REACHES AGE FIVE. DURING 2012, THE PROGRAM SERVED 1,421 CHILDREN WITH 15,000 BOOKS. EDUCATION: DURING THE FALL OF 2012, LAUNCHED THE "AIRBUS FLYING CHALLENGE" PROGRAM WHICH IS A MENTORING PROGRAM THAT MATCHES AT-RISK MIDDLE SCHOOL CHILDREN WITH MENTORS FROM AIRBUS CORPORATION AND WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY ENGINEERING STUDENTS. STUDENTS WILL SEE HOW PROFESSIONALS APPLY MATH AND SCIENCE IN THEIR CAREERS THROUGH TOURS, FIELD TRIPS, HANDS-ON EXPERIENCES, AND WEEKLY MENTORING MEETINGS. THE MENTORING PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO INSPIRE STUDENTS TO CHALLENGE THEMSELVES TO PURSUE COLLEGE DEGREES AND POTENTIALLY A CAREER IN THE AVIATION INDUSTRY. A TOTAL OF 71 MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS ENROLLED IN THE PROGRAM, WITH FUNDING PROVIDED BY THE AIRBUS CORPORATE FOUNDATION. EDUCATION: PROVIDED $50,000 FUNDING TO THE "PACES" (PREPARATION FOR ADVANCED CAREER EMPLOYMENT SYSTEM) PROJECT. THIS PROJECT HELPS CREATE A MORE ACCESSIBLE AND FLEXIBLE EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING SYSTEM TO BOTH UNEMPLOYED AND UNDEREMPLOYED WORKERS FOR HIGH DEMAND AND HIGH SKILLED CAREERS IN AVIATION, HEALTHCARE, AND ADVANCED MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES. THE PROVIDED FUNDING HELPS RESOLVE BARRIERS INDIVIDUALS HAVE TO ADVANCED TRAINING SUCH AS TRANSPORTATION, CHILD-CARE, HOUSING, UTILITIES, ETC... FINANCIAL STABILITY: COLLABORATION WITH THE "BUILDING ECONOMIC STABILITY TOGETHER" (BE$T) COALITION, ALONG WITH A FEDERAL GRANT PROVIDED FOR VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE (VITA), RESULTED IN THE RECRUITMENT AND TRAINING OF 220 VOLUNTEERS TO ASSIST LOW INCOME AND ELDERLY RESIDENTS IN FILING TAX RETURNS THAT HELP CLAIM SUCH CREDITS AS THE EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT, AND CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE BENEFITS. VOLUNTEERS SUCCESSFULLY FILED 6,380 RETURNS, WHICH BROUGHT IN OVER $5.6 MILLION TO THE LOCAL RESIDENTS. HEALTH: PARTNERED WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS SCHOOL OF PHARMACY TO PROVIDE FLU SHOTS TO 500 LOCAL LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS THROUGH THE "OPERATION IMMUNIZATION" PROGRAM. HOMELESSNESS: 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. HOMELESSNESS: SERVED AS THE LEAD AGENCY IN THE ANNUAL "HOMELESS POINT-IN-TIME COUNT", WHICH IS A COMMUNITY-WIDE COUNT OF THE HOMELESS POPULATION ON A CERTAIN DATE. THE RESULTS OF THE COUNT WILL BE USED TO ASSIST COMMUNITY LEADERS AND AGENCIES TO DETERMINE THE SIZE AND SCOPE OF THE HOMELESS POPULATION, PLAN SERVICES AND PROGRAMS, AND MEASURE PROGRESS IN ADDRESSING HOMELESSNESS. DISASTER RESPONSE: ASSISTED LOCAL COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL AND THE KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT BY OPERATING VOLUNTEER INTAKE CENTERS FOLLOWING TORNADOES IN SEDGWICK COUNTY AND HARVEYVILLE, KS. THE INTAKE CENTERS PROVIDED A MECHANISM TO MATCH VOLUNTEERS TO CLEAN-UP ACTIVITIES, AND MATCH VICTIMS WITH AVAILABLE SERVICES.
PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4C
DURING 2012, OVER 65 LOCAL COMPANIES AND VARIOUS NATIONAL RETAILERS DONATED ITEMS WITH AN ESTIMATED FAIR MARKET VALUE OF $1.1 MILLION. THESE DONATIONS BENEFITED 166 AGENCIES DURING THE THE YEAR.
OTHER PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4D
2-1-1 STATEWIDE INFORMATION/REFERRAL CALL CENTER AND WEBSITE: THIS UNITED WAY OF THE PLAINS PROGRAM PROVIDES A 24/7, 365 DAYS/YEAR CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION AND REFERRAL CALL CENTER TO CONNECT PEOPLE NEEDING ASSISTANCE OR WANTING TO VOLUNTEER. DURING 2012, CALL SPECIALISTS HANDLED 67,404 CALLS AND MADE 95,217 REFERRALS TO AGENCIES. IN ADDITION, THE 2-1-1 WEBSITE ALLOWS INDIVIDUALS TO SEARCH FOR ASSISTANCE OR VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES ON THEIR OWN - DURING 2012 THE WEBSITE WAS UTILIZED 75,882 TIMES. VOLUNTEER CENTER: THIS UNITED WAY OF THE PLAINS PROGRAM PROVIDES COORDINATION OF VOLUNTEER PROJECTS BETWEEN AGENCIES NEEDING VOLUNTEERS, AND INDIVIDUALS/GROUPS WANTING TO VOLUNTEER. DURING 2012, STAFF WORKED WITH 189 GROUPS TO ASSIST WITH VOLUNTEER PROJECTS, RESULTING IN OVER 40,000 VOLUNTEER HOURS IN THE COMMUNITY. IN ADDITION, THE PROGRAM WORKS WITH STUDENTS TO PROMOTE VOLUNTEERISM IN YOUTH, THROUGH ACTIVITIES SUCH AS THE "YOUTH DAYS OF CARING" PROJECT, WHICH RESULTED IN 311 STUDENTS VOLUNTEERING A TOTAL OF 2,084 HOURS DURING THEIR SPRING-BREAK. LAID-OFF WORKERS' CENTER: CONTINUED OPERATION OF THE CENTER THAT WAS ESTABLISHED IN 2009 TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS THAT WERE 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 EXPENDITURES (RENT, MORTGAGE, AND/OR UTILITIES). DURING 2012, UNITED WAY OF THE PLAINS DISTRIBUTED A TOTAL OF $64,303 IN HOUSING AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE FOR 163 INSTANCES OF SERVICE. TOTAL FUNDING SINCE THE INCEPTION OF THE PROGRAM IN 2009 HAS BEEN OVER $1.1 MILLION WITH 3,536 INSTANCES OF SERVICE. SIGNIFICANT CHANGES TO ORGANIZATIONAL DOCUMENTS FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4 BOARD AMENDED MISSION STATEMENT IN NOVEMBER, 2012. THE ORGANIZATION'S OVERALL MISSION DID NOT CHANGE, JUST REVISED THE WORDING OF THE MISSION STATEMENT.
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 2012 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 9
EXCESS ALLOWANCES FOR UNCOLLECTIBLE PLEDGES ON PRIOR CAMPAIGNS 120,655
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.