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
EFFINGHAM COUNTY UNITED WAY INC
Employer identification number
23-7087721
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.") ....
228,489
259,262
225,098
249,270
219,258
1,181,377
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
228,489
259,262
225,098
249,270
219,258
1,181,377
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)..
55,558
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
1,125,819
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..
228,489
259,262
225,098
249,270
219,258
1,181,377
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
5,928
2,489
495
2,238
2,236
13,386
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).
1,194,763
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
402,775
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
94.230 %
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
94.250 %
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
EFFINGHAM COUNTY UNITED WAY INC
Employer identification number
23-7087721
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D
OTHER PROGRAM EXPENSES
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 1A
THE EXECUTIVE BOARD SHALL EXERCISE BETWEEN MEETINGS OF THE BOARD ALL THE POWERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AND THE MANAGEMENT OF THE BUSINESS OF THE CORPORATION, EXCEPTING THE POWER TO FILL VACANCIES, AMEND BYLAWS AND SUCH OTHER POWERS AS MAY BE PROHIBITED TO THE COMMITTEE BY LAW OR BY THE BOARD. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR CONDUCTING THE ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REVIEWS AND ANNUAL SALARY REVIEWS FOR PAID STAFF MEMBERS.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 4
THE CORPORATION REVISED IT'S BYLAWS FOR ELECTION AND TERM OF OFFICE TO AS FOLLOWS - ONE-THIRD OF THE AUTHORIZED NUMBER OF DIRECTORS SHALL BE ELECTED EACH YEAR AT THE ANNUAL MEETING OF DIRECTORS FOR TERMS OF THREE YEARS EACH, FROM AND AFTER THE DATE OF THE ANNUAL ELECTION AND UNTIL THEIR SUCCESSORS HAVE BEEN ELECTED. A DIRECTOR MAY SERVE AN ADDITIONAL THREE YEAR TERM UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE AND THE SUBSEQUENT ELECTION OF DIRECTORS AT THE ANNUAL MEETING. ALL DIRECTORS SHALL HOLD OFFICE UNTIL THEIR RESPECTIVE SUCCESSORS ARE ELECTED. AFTER THE COMPLETION OF TWO CONSECUTIVE TERMS, THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE: A) MEMBER SHALL BE ELIGIBLE FOR RE-ELECTION AFTER ONE YEAR AWAY FROM THE BOARD. B) MEMBER MAY SUBMIT A REQUEST TO THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE AS TO THEIR DESIRE TO SERVE ANOTHER THREE YEAR TERM AS A VOTING MEMBER. THIS REQUEST WILL BE PRESENTED TO THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE AND MUST BE APPROVED BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. C) MEMBER MAY SUBMIT A REQUEST TO THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE TO BE AN HONORARY MEMBER. AS AN HONORARY MEMBER, THE MEMBER IS WELCOME TO ATTEND MEETINGS BUT WILL HAVE NO VOTING RIGHTS. THIS REQUEST MUST BE APPROVED BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND WILL BE REVIEWED ON AN ANNUAL BASIS.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 6
MEMBERS - EACH MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHALL AUTOMATICALLY UPON THEIR ELECTION BECOME A MEMBER OF THE CORPORATION AND REMAIN A MEMBER OF THE CORPORATION DURING HIS OR HER TERM OF OFFICE.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7A
ONE-THIRD OF THE AUTHORIZED NUMBER OF DIRECTORS SHALL BE ELECTED EACH YEAR AT THE ANNUAL MEETING OF DIRECTORS FOR TERMS OF THREE YEARS EACH, FROM AND AFTER THE DATE OF THE ANNUAL ELECTION AND UNTIL THEIR SUCCESSORS HAVE BEEN ELECTED. A DIRECTOR MAY SERVE AND ADDITIONAL THREE YEAR TERM UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE AND THE SUBSEQUENT ELECTION OF DIRECTORS AT THE ANNUAL MEETING. ALL DIRECTORS SHALL HOLD OFFICE UNTIL THEIR RESPECTIVE SUCCESSORS ARE ELECTED. AFTER THE COMPLETION OF TWO CONSECUTIVE TERMS, THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE: A) MEMBER SHALL BE AVAILABLE FOR RE-ELECTION AFTER ONE YEAR AWAY FROM THE BOARD. B) MEMBER MAY SUBMIT A REQUEST TO THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE AS TO THEIR DESIRE TO SERVE ANOTHER THREE YEAR TERM AS A VOTING MEMBER. THIS REQUEST WILL BE PRESENTED TO THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE AND MUST BE APPROVED BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. C) MEMBER MAY SUBMIT A REQUEST TO THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE TO BE AN HONORARY MEMBER. AS AN HONORARY MEMBER, THE MEMBER IS WELCOME TO ATTEND MEETINGS BUT WILL HAVE NO VOTING RIGHTS. THIS REQUEST MUST BE APPROVED BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND WILL BE REVIEWED ON AN ANNUAL BASIS.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7B
EACH MEMBER SHALL HAVE ONE VOTE. MEMBERS SHALL ONLY BE ALLOWED TO EXERCISE THEIR VOTING RIGHTS IF THEY ARE PRESENT AT MEETINGS. IN GENERAL, ALL AFFAIRS OF THIS CORPORATION SHALL BE UNDER THE CONTROL OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. DAY TO DAY OPERATIONS AND DECISIONS ARE DECIDED BY THE CHIEF PROFESSIONAL OFFICER.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
ACCOUNTANT PREPARED FORM 990 AND A MEMBER OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTE REVIEWED THE FINAL FORM. A COPY OF THE FINAL FORM WAS MADE AVAILABLE TO EACH BOARD MEMBER FOR THEIR REVIEW AT THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING BEFORE THE FILING DEADLINE.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C
AT THE LAST REGULAR BOARD MEETING PRIOR TO THE ORGANIZATION'S YEAR END, EACH BOARD MEMBER WAS PROVIDED WITH A COPY OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. IN ADDITION, EACH BOARD MEMBER WAS GIVEN A STATEMENT TO SIGN AND RETURN TO THE ORGANIZATION WHICH DISCLOSES THE INTERESTS, IF ANY, THAT COULD GIVE RISE TO CONFLICTS BETWEEN THE BOARD MEMBER AND THE ORGANIZATION.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A
TO DETERMINE THE COMPENSATION FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S CHIEF PROFESSIONAL OFFICER, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MET IN SPECIAL SESSION. PRIOR TO THE MEETING, THE BOARD PRESIDENT COMPILED SALARY DATA FROM OTHER LOCAL NOT- FOR-PROFIT AGENCIES BY OBTAINING FORM 990 INFORMATION FROM WWW.GUIDESTAR.COM. AT THE MEETING, THE COMMITTEE DISCUSSED THE COMPARABILITY DATA AND RELATED IT TO THE SALARY HISTORY OF THE CHIEF PROFESSIONAL OFFICER AS WELL AS JOB PERFORMANCE AND EXPECTATIONS. DISCUSSIONS, ANALYSIS, AND THE FINAL DECISION WERE DOCUMENTED BY THE COMMITTEE. EACH MEMBER OF THE COMMITTEE SIGNED THE DOCUMENT VERIFYING THEIR APPROVAL AND THAT EACH WAS INDEPENDENT AND HAD NO CONFLICT OF INTEREST WHICH WOULD PROCLUDE THEM FROM A FAIR DECISION. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE'S DECISION WAS THEN TAKEN BEFORE THE FULL BOARD FOR FINAL APPROVAL. THERE ARE NO OTHER OFFICERS OR KEY EMPLOYEES OF THE ORGANIZATION THEREFORE MAKING NO THE APPROPRIATE ANSWER FOR LINE 15B.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
ALL GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE AT THE EFFINGHAM COUNTY UNITED WAY, INC'S OFFICE DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9
DESIGNATIONS -10,880 DESIGNATIONS 10,880
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9
THE AMOUNTS FOR OTHER INCREASES AND DECREASES ARE THE SAME 10,880. THESE AMOUNTS ARE FOR DONOR DESIGNATIONS REPORTED AS DECREASES OF REVENUE AND EXPENSES ON THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.