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. Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
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 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 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) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
3,119,338
2,798,998
2,903,337
2,647,985
2,835,681
14,305,339
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
3,119,338
2,798,998
2,903,337
2,647,985
2,835,681
14,305,339
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)..
185,178
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
14,120,161
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
3,119,338
2,798,998
2,903,337
2,647,985
2,835,681
14,305,339
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
39,348
40,974
38,332
108,355
114,341
341,350
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
14,646,689
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
104,590
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 2013 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
.........
14
96.410 %
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
93.810 %
16a
33 1/3% support test—2013.
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—2012.
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—2013.
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—2012.
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) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(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) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(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 2013 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2013 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2013.
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—2012.
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) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 4
Part IV
Supplemental Information.
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) 2013
Additional Data
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SCHEDULE O (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ
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.
Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
UNITED WAY OF EASTERN MAINE
Employer identification number
01-0211478
Return Reference
Explanation
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.
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A
UNITED WAY STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS WORK YEAR ROUND WITH FUNDED PARTNERS TO MAINTAIN STRONG PROGRAM/AGENCY RELATIONSHIPS.EACH TWO YEAR FUNDING CYCLE IS A NEW CYCLE AND PARTNERS SEEKING FUNDING MUST RE-APPLY. UWEM ACCEPTS APPLICATIONS FROM CURRENT AND POTENTIAL PARTNERS THAT ARE ALIGNED WITH OUR 6 COMMUNITY OUTCOMES. DURING 2ND QUARTER OF FYE 2014 UWEM RECEIVED 81 FUNDING APPLICATIONS FOR THE FYE15/16 FUNDING CYCLE. VOLUNTEER REVIEWERS SPENT HUNDREDS OF HOURS REVIEWING AND WEIGHING THE APPLICATIONS AGAINST PRE-ESTABLISHED CRITERIA. THE NEW SLATE OF APPROVED PROGRAMS WILL BEGIN RECEIVING FUNDS FOR FYE 15 ON JULY 1, 2014 AND BE REPORTED ON IN NEXT YEAR'S 990.
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B
THE VOLUNTEER CENTER IS ALSO RESPONSIBLE FOR MANAGING THE ANNUAL MAKE A DIFFERENCE EASTERN MAINE DAYS OF SERVICE AND STUDENT DAYS OF CARING.
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4C
WHILE CALL VOLUME AND TYPE VARY FROM MONTH TO MONTH THE TOP TELL CALL CATEGORIES FOR THE PAST SEVERAL YEARS HAVE INCLUDED HEATING ASSISTANCE, UTILITIES ASSISTANCE, HOUSING, BASIC NEEDS-FOOD, MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, HEALTH CARE/HEALTH INSURANCE, SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES. CALL VOLUME SPIKES FOR HEATING ASSISTANCE SEPT THROUGH MARCH. ADDITIONALLY 211 RECEIVES CALLS FOR SEASONAL SERVICE NEEDS (THANKSGIVING AND CHRISTMAS), TAX SERVICES (JAN-MARCH) AND WEATHER RELATED DISASTERS (I.E. ICE STORMS). IN FYE 2014 THERE WERE 414 AGENCIES LISTED IN THE 211 DATABASE AND 11,065 CALLS FOR UWEM'S SERVICE AREA.
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D
FAMILYWIZE: UNITED WAY IS THE OFFICIAL PARTNER OF FAMILYWIZE COMMUNITY SERVICE PARTNERSHIP. FAMILYWIZE PLANS TO REDUCE THE COST OF PRESCRIPTION MEDICINE FOR CHILDREN, FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS BY 1 BILLION BY THE END OF 2015. UWEM DISTRIBUTES PHARMACY DISCOUNT CARDS AT NO CHARGE TO ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS. UWEM HAS BEEN PARTICIPATING IN THIS PROGRAM SINCE 2012; USE OF THE CARD AND SAVINGS PASSED ON TO INDIVIDUALS AS A RESULT HAS INCREASED GREATLY SINCE THAT TIME. IN FYE 2014 FAMILYWIZE SAVED INDIVIDUALS 167,386 IN PRESCRIPTION DRUG COSTS IN UWEM'S SERVICE AREA. NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS: SINCE 2007 UWEM HAS BEEN A LEADER IN IDENTIFYING SOLUTIONS TO THE ENERGY CRISIS MANY FAMILIES FACE EACH WINTER. WE KNOW THIS IS A GREAT NEED IN OUR SERVICE AREA BASED ON THE SHEER VOLUME OF INDIVIDUALS SEEKING OUT LIHEAP FUNDS AND THE ANNUAL VOLUME OF CALLS TO 211 AROUND THIS ISSUE. HEATING ASSISTANCE CALLS TO 211 MAKE UP APPROXIMATELY 15% OF CALLS FOR UWEM'S SERVICE AREA EACH YEAR. NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS GREW OUT OF OUR WORK WITH THE EASTERN MAINE FUNDERS IN 2007. THIS INITIATIVE PROVIDES SMALL GRANTS THAT HELP FAMILIES STAY SAFE THROUGH THE WINTER BY PROVIDING FUNDS FOR EMERGENCY HEATING ASSISTANCE, ENERGY AUDITS, WINTERIZATION, WEATHERIZATION AND HANDS ON TRAINING IN ENERGY SAVING METHODS. IN FYE 2014 THIS PROGRAM AWARDED 21,900 IN GRANTS SERVING 600 INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN EASTERN MAINE. FEMA EMERGENCY FOOD & SHELTER PROGRAM (EFSP): UWEM ACTS AS THE LOCAL MANAGER FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY EMERGENCY FOOD & SHELTER PROGRAM (EFSP) FUNDS TO AREA SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES IN AN EFFORT TO HELP PEOPLE WITH ECONOMIC EMERGENCIES. EFSP FUNDS PROVIDE FOOD, SHELTER AND GENERAL ASSISTANCE TO THOSE IN NEED. NEW FUNDING WAS NOT RELEASED FROM THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IN FYE 2014. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LETTER CARRIERS(NALC) FOOD DRIVE: OVER THE LAST 15+ YEARS THE UWEM CO-MANAGES THE NALC FOOD DRIVE IN THE BANGOR AREA EACH SPRING IN COOPERATION WITH THE NALC POSTAL WORKERS UNION. NALC IS THE LARGEST FOOD DRIVE IN THE UNITED STATES. UWEM SUPPORTS PUBLICITY EFFORTS,VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT AND ORGANIZATION LEADING UP TO THE EVENT; UWEM MANAGES THE ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS AND VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT. IN FYE 2014 THIS PROGRAM GENERATED 77, 156 POUNDS OF FOOD, TRANSLATING INTO 64,297 MEALS VALUED OVER 162,028. PANTRY PROJECT: MORE THAN 20% OF MAINE HOUSEHOLDS DO NOT HAVE RELIABLE AND CONSISTENT ACCESS TO FOOD. ALTHOUGH THE HOLIDAY SEASON BRINGS MANY DONATIONS OF FOOD, BY SPRING, MANY PANTRIES EXPERIENCE A FOOD SHORTAGE. THROUGH OUR PANTRY PROJECT WE DISTRIBUTE SHELVING TO A DIFFERENT BUSINESS PARTNER FROM JANUARY THROUGH APRIL. THE FOOD COLLECTED EACH MONTH IS DISTRIBUTED THROUGH GOOD SHEPHERD FOOD BANK TO AREA FOOD CUPBOARDS. IN FYE 2014 THE PROGRAM RAISED 12,012 POUNDS OF FOOD FROM 18 SITES THROUGHOUT EASTERN MAINE. THIS TRANSLATES TO APPROXIMATELY 10,010 MEALS AT A VALUE OF 25,225. HANCOCK COUNTY FOOD DRIVE: SINCE 2012 UWEM HAS PARTNERED WITH THE MAINE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS, UNIVERSITY OF MAINE COOPERATIVE EXTENSION, BUSINESSES, SCHOOLS AND TOWNS TO COLLECT FOOD AND DONATIONS DURING THE MONTH OF MARCH TO BENEFIT THE FOOD CUPBOARDS OF HANCOCK COUNTY. IN FYE 2014 THE PROGRAM RAISED 15,175 POUNDS OF FOOD (THROUGH FOOD AND CASH DONATIONS) FROM 141 SITES THROUGHOUT HANCOCK COUNTY MAINE. THIS TRANSLATES TO APPROXIMATELY 12,646 MEALS AT A VALUE OF 38,242. THE BACKPACK PROGRAM: IS DESIGNED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF HUNGRY CHILDREN AT TIMES WHEN OTHER RESOURCES ARE NOT AVAILABLE, SUCH AS WEEKENDS AND SCHOOL VACATIONS. UWEM PARTNERS EXCLUSIVELY WITH GOOD SHEPHERD FOOD BANK TO MOST EFFECTIVELY DELIVER THE PROGRAM. IN FYE 2014 THROUGH OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH GOOD SHEPHERD FOOD BANK 9 SCHOOLS WERE ADDED; EAST MILLINOCKET (OPAL MYRICK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, SCHENCK HIGH SCHOOL), MILLINOCKET (GRANITE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, MILLINOCKET MIDDLE SCHOOL), MEDWAY (MEDWAY MIDDLE SCHOOL), BANGOR (JAMES F DOUGHTY SCHOOL, FAIRMOUNT SCHOOL, VINE STREET SCHOOL, 14TH STREET SCHOOL). SINCE 2011 UWEM HAS SUPPORTED THE LAUNCH OF A TOTAL OF 19 BACKPACK PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT EASTERN MAINE. BORN LEARNING: AGE ZERO TO FIVE IS CRITICAL IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF A CHILD'S BRAIN, SOCIAL SKILLS, ABILITY TO BOND AND MUCH MORE. A POSITIVE START IN LIFE HELPS KIDS SUCCEED NOT ONLY IN SCHOOL, BUT ALL THROUGHOUT LIFE. UWEM PARTNERS WITH LOCAL COMMUNITIES AND GROUPS TO INSTALL BORN LEARNING TRAILS IN PUBLIC PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS; THE BORN LEARNING TRAIL IS AN INTERACTIVE, PLAYFUL AND VISIBLE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT TOOL. A BORN LEARNING TRAIL IS AN ENGAGING PATH OF INTERACTIVE ACTIVITIES THAT HELPS ENCOURAGE LANGUAGE AND PRE-LITERACY SKILLS, MOTOR SKILLS AND SCHOOL READINESS IN YOUNG CHILDREN. EACH TRAIL CONTAINS 10 STATIONS WITH FUN AND MEANINGFUL ACTIVITIES THAT ADULTS CAN PLAY WITH THEIR YOUNG CHILDREN. IN FYE 2014 TWO TRAIL INSTALLATIONS (BANGOR AND DOVER-FOXCROFT) WERE IN THE PLANNING PHASES WITH COMPLETION EXPECTED IN FYE 2015. THE MENTOR, TUTOR, READER DRIVE IS FOCUSED ON RECRUITING 1,000 NEW MENTORS, TUTORS AND READERS IN EASTERN MAINE. UWEM IS FOCUSED ON INCREASING THE NUMBER OF AND RETENTION RATE OF YOUTH & YOUNG ADULTS AGES 11-24 AND INDIVIDUALS 55 AND OVER SERVING AS VOLUNTEERS IN PENOBSCOT COUNTY. UNITED WAY ALSO SUPPORTS VOLUNTEERISM THAT ADDRESSES LOCAL NEEDS RELATED TO DROPOUT PREVENTION, INCREASED HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION RATES, AND PURSUIT OF POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION. WHILE THIS INITIATIVE IS PRIMARILY FOCUSED IN PENOBSCOT COUNTY WE HAVE SEVERAL PARTNERS PARTICIPATING FROM OTHER COUNTIES IN OUR SERVICE AREA. EASTERN MAINE CAH COALITION: THE EASTERN MAINE CAH COALITION (EMCAH) IS A UWEM LED COLLABORATION, COMPRISED OF 21 NON-AND FOR-PROFIT PARTNERS, WORKING TOGETHER TO HELP LOW- AND MODERATE-INCOME MAINERS MAKE THE MOST OF THEIR MONEY. THE MISSION IS TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO FREE TAX PREPARATION, FINANCIAL EDUCATION, AND ASSET DEVELOPMENT PRODUCTS LEADING TO FINANCIAL STABILITY FOR EASTERN MAINE FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS. IN FYE 2014 EMCAH PROVIDED FREE TAX PREPARATION SERVICES TO 5,269 INDIVIDUALS GENERATING 4,460,450 IN TOTAL REFUNDS AND SAVING 895,730 IN TAX PREPARATION FEES. 144 INDIVIDUALS ALSO RECEIVED IN FYE 2014 THIS IMITATIVE LEVERAGED 56 VOLUNTEERS CONTRIBUTING OVER 6,000 HOURS OF TIME. DOWNEAST COMMUNITY TRANSFORMATION GRANT (CTG) IS A STATE WIDE PROJECT AIMED AT IMPROVING HEALTHY EATING AND ACTIVE LIVING FOR CHILDREN BASED AT EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION SITES AND SCHOOLS IN HANCOCK AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES. UWEM IS A MEMBER OF THE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (LEADERSHIP TEAM) FOR THE DOWNEAST AND PENQUIS PROJECTS AND SERVES AS FISCAL AGENT FOR THE DOWNEAST PROJECT SUPERVISING THE PROJECT COORDINATOR, BUDGET AND GENERAL ACTIVITIES. TO DATE OVER 40 EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION SITES AND 21 SCHOOLS HAVE ENROLLED AND COMMITTED TO MAKING POSITIVE CHANGES TO ACHIEVE THE GOALS OF IMPROVING NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN. THE PROJECT IS SLATED TO RUN THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2014, FINAL RESULTS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE CLOSE OF THE PROJECT.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE PRIOR TO SUBMISSION. ADDITIONALLY, EACH BOARD MEMBER RECEIVES A COPY OF THE RETURN PRIOR TO FILING.
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.
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.
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.
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.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9
DONOR DESIGNATIONS -593,009 PROVISION FOR UNCOLLECTIBLES -151,620 DONOR DESIGNATIONS 593,009
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.