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 GREENWICH INC
Employer identification number
06-0646578
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) 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.") ....
3,127,733
3,112,465
2,986,204
2,759,279
2,729,068
14,714,749
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
3,127,733
3,112,465
2,986,204
2,759,279
2,729,068
14,714,749
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.
14,714,749
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..
3,127,733
3,112,465
2,986,204
2,759,279
2,729,068
14,714,749
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
9,072
14,070
15,553
22,766
23,399
84,860
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).
14,799,609
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 2013 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
.........
14
99.430 %
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
99.460 %
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
................................................
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) 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
Software ID:
Software Version:
-
TIN:
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 GREENWICH INC
Employer identification number
06-0646578
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
THE 990 IS COMPLETED BY MANAGEMENT AND THE INDEPENDENT AUDITING FIRM. UPON ITS COMPLETION, IT IS SHARED WITH THE AUDIT COMMITTEE WHO MAY ASK QUESTIONS, MAKE SUGGESTED IMPROVEMENTS. AFTER THE RETURN IS APPROVED BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE, IT IS SHARED WITH THE ENTIRE GOVERNING BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
THE UNITED WAY HAS A FORMAL CODE OF ETHICS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY WHICH WAS DEVELOPED BY A BOARD COMMITTEE, ORIGINALLY ADOPTED IN 2004, REVISED AND APPROVED A SECOND TIME IN 2007. EVERY BOARD MEMBER AND MEMBER OF THE STAFF IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THE CODE OF ETHICS AND IDENTIFY ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTERST EACH YEAR. THE SECRETARY OF THE BOARD IS CHARGED WIHT REVIEWING AND ENSURING COMPLIANCE. THE CODE OF ETHICS/CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY DIRECTS ANYONE SUSPECTING BEHAVIOR THAT IS NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH UNITED WAY'S POLICIES OR THAT PUTS THE ORGANIZATION'S INTEGREITY AT RISK TO REPORT THESE SUSPICIONS TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OR A MEMBER OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FOR FUTHER INVESTIGATION. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IS CHARGED BY THE POLICY WITH ADDRESSING ANY SUSPECTED PROBLEMS OR ISSUES WITH REGARD TO THE POLICY. ALL REPORTED BREACHES WILL BE INVESTIGATED AND, IF NEEDED, APPROPRIATE ACTION TAKEN BASED UPON THE POLICIES OF THE ORGANIZATION. THE UNITED WAY OF GREENWICH AFFIRMS PROMPT AND FAIR RESOLUTION OF ALL REPORTED BREACHES. RETALIATION AGAINST A PERSON WHO SUSPECTS AND REPORTS A BREACH IN GOOD FAITH WILL BE TREATED AS AN INDEPENDENT BREACH OF THE CODE OF ETHICS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
1. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE HAS PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY FOR EVALUATING THE PERFORMANCE OF THE CEO. THIS RESPONSIBILITY IS GENERALLY DELEGATED TO THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD AND ONE OTHER MEMBER OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, THOUGH THE ENTIRE COMMITTEE PARTICIPATES IN THE PROCESS. 2. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND THE CEO AGREE ON THE FORMAT OF AN EVALUATION FORM DERIVED FROM MODELS PROVIDED BY BOARDSOURCE. THIS FORM IS DISTRIBUTED FOR COMPLETION TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND THE CHAIRMEN OF OTHER UNITED WAY BOARD STANDING COMMITTEES. MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE INFORMED ABOUT THE PROCESS BY THE CHAIRMAN AND ARE ENCOURAGED TO SPEAK WITH A MEMBER OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IF THEY WISH TO HAVE DIRECT INPUT INTO THE PROCESS OR FILL OUT THEIR OWN EVALUATION FORMS. 3. CONCURRENT WITH THE BOARD MEMBERS COMPLETING THEIR EVALUATION FORMS, THE CEO COMPLETES A SELF-EVALUATION REVIEWING HIS OWN THOUGHTS WITH REGARD TO PROGRESS ACHIEVED ON MEETING GOALS AND OBJECTIVES SET THE PREVIOUS YEAR AND PROVIDING AN OVERALL REVIEW OF THE ORGANIZATION'S ACTIVITIES, SUCCESSES AND CHALLENGES. 4. THE SECRETARY OF THE BOARD COLLECTS ALL FORMS AND TABULATES/SYNTHESIZES COMMENTS INTO ONE DOCUMENT, INCLUDING ANY DATA RECEIVED FROM OTHER BOARD MEMBERS. THIS INCLUDES GOAL-SETTING. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETS TO DISCUSS AND FINALIZE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION. A COMPENSATION REVIEW IS CONDUCTED BY THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD AND ANOTHER MEMBER OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WHO REVIEW THE CURRENT LEVEL OF COMPENSATION AND GATHER REPRESENTATIVE SAMPLES OF COMPENSATION LEVELS AND OTHER BENEFITS PROVIDED BY SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS THROUGHOUT THE REGION. A COMPENSATION RECOMMENDATION IS THEN DISCUSSED AMONG THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS. THEY ALSO CONSULT WITH THE CHAIRMAN OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, AS NECESSARY, TO REVIEW ANY IMPLICATIONS OF THE COMPENSATION RECOMMENDATION ON THE OVERALL ORGANIZATION BUDGET. 5. THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD AND ANOTHER REPRESENTATIVE OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEET WITH CEO TO PROVIDE FEEDBACK FROM PERFORMANCE EVALUATION, DELIVER COMPENSATION RECOMMENDATION AND COLLABORATE ON GOALS FOR NEXT YEAR. 6. FINAL VERSION OF GOALS FOR NEXT YEAR DISTRIBUTED TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND CEO, AND THEN THEY ARE INCORPORATED INTO NEXT YEAR'S EVALUATION FORM. THE OVERALL RESULTS OF THE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION PROCESS ARE SHARED WITH THE FULL BOARD, AND MEMBERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SPEAK DIRECTLY WITH THE CHAIRMAN IF THEY WISH ADDITIONAL DETAILS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THE UNITED WAY OF GREENWICH MAKES ITS FORM 990, ITS AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND ITS CODE OF ETHICS/CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICIES AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION UPON REQUEST AND HAS THESE DOCUMENTS POSTED ON ITS WEBSITE. ADDITIONALLY, THE STATEMENTS ARE CONDENSED INTO AN ANNUAL REPORT WHICH IS DISTRIBUTED TO THE GREATER COMMUNITY AS WELL AS POSTED ONLINE AT THE UNITED WAY'S WEBSITE.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:
THE UNITED WAY HAS AN AUDIT COMMITTEE WHICH IS SEPARATE FROM THE FINANCE COMMITTEE. THE AUDIT COMMITTEE INCLUDED THE CHAIR OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, THE VICE-CHAIR FOR STEWARDSHIP, THE BOARD CHAIR, AND AN AUDIT COMMITTEE CHAIR. ALL WERE MEMBERS OF THE UNITED WAY BOARD. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AUDITED BY AN INDEPENDENT AUDITING FIRM. THE AUDIT COMMITTEE, MANAGEMENT, AND INDEPENDENT AUDITORS WORK TOGETHER ON REVIEWING THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND RESOLVING ANY ISSUES THAT MAY ARISE IN THE COURSE OF THE AUDIT. UPON ITS COMPLETION AND THE APPROVAL OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE, THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE SHARED WITH THE ENTIRE GOVERNING BOARD OF DIRECTORS WHO MAY ASK QUESTIONS AND THEN ULTIMATELY VOTE TO APPROVE THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
FORM 990, PAGE 2 PART III, LINE 1
IN 2007 THE GREENWICH UNITED WAY BOARD INITIATED A PROCESS TO REVIEW THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION AND PRIMARY WORK. AT THE CONCLUSION, THE FOLLOWING WERE ADOPTED AS THE ORGANIZATION'S REVISED VISION AND MISSION STATEMENTS: VISION: THE GREENWICH UNITED WAY WILL DEEPEN THE COMMUNITY'S UNDERSTANDING OF LOCAL NEEDS AND SERVICES; CREATE MEANINGFUL SOLUTIONS, AND INSPIRE ALL WHO CAN TO HELP ALL WHO NEED. MISSION: THE GREENWICH UNITED WAY MOBILIZES THE COMMUNITY IN STRATEGIC EFFORTS TO IDENTIFY AND ADDRESS CRITICAL HUMAN SERVICE NEEDS. THE GREENWICH UNITED WAY ACHIEVES MEASURABLE AND SUSTAINABLE RESULTS THROUGH COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING, EFFICIENT FUNDRAISING, AND EFFECTIVE INVESTMENT IN THE COMMUNITY.
FORM 990, PAGE 2 PART III, LINE 4A
DURING THE 2013/2014 FISCAL YEAR THE UNITED WAY MADE COMMUNITY INVESTMENT PROGRAM DISTRIBUTIONS OF $1,840,849. THESE INVESTMENTS WERE DISTRIBUTED AMONG MORE THAN 25 NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDING ESSENTIAL SERVICES TO THE GREENWICH COMMUNITY. THE LEVEL OF INVESTMENT IN EACH PROGRAM, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THOSE FUNDS DIRECTED BY DONORS, IS DETERMINED BY LOCAL VOLUNTEERS WHO REVIEW INFORMATION ON THE COMMUNITY'S MOST PRESSING NEEDS, VISIT PROGRAM SITES, EXAMINE FUNDING APPLICATIONS AND FINANCIAL DOCUMENTATION, AND ULTIMATELY RECOMMEND FUNDING LEVELS TO THE UNITED WAY BOARD OF DIRECTORS. AS A RESULT OF THIS PROCESS, THIS YEAR'S PROGRAM INVESTMENTS WERE DISTRIBUTED AS FOLLOWS: SERVICES THAT STRENGTHEN CHILDREN AND FAMILIES INCLUDE FULL DAY CHILDCARE, AFTER-SCHOOL CARE, MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING, PARENTING ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT AND OTHER DEVELOPMENTAL PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN. $707,650 SERVICES THAT ASSIST INDIVIDUALS IN CRISIS INCLUDE FOOD FOR THE HUNGRY, SHELTER FOR THE HOMELESS, IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE FOR PEOPLE (INCLUDING CHILDREN AND TEENS) DEALING WITH VIOLENCE OR ABUSE, MENTAL OR EMOTIONAL CRISIS, AND DISASTER RELIEF. $454,300 SERVICES THAT FOSTER SELF-SUFFICIENCY INCLUDE PROGRAMS AND SUPPORT FOR PEOPLE WITH MENTAL, DEVELOPMENTAL OR PHYSICAL CHALLENGES, JOB TRAINING AND SUPPORT, CLASSES IN ADULT LITERACY AND CONVERSATIONAL ENGLISH, FINANCIAL AND HOUSING ASSISTANCE AND COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORTS FOR UNDER- REPRESENTED POPULATIONS. $472,427 SERVICES THAT SUPPORT OUR GROWING SENIOR POPULATION INCLUDE ADULT DAY CARE, SHOPPING AND CHORE ASSISTANCE, TRANSPORTATION, HOME MONITORING AND OTHER SERVICES THAT ENABLE SENIORS TO REMAIN IN THEIR HOMES AS ACTIVE MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY. $144,538 CORE SERVICES INCLUDE A LOCAL ANSWER-LINE SERVICE, A 24 HOUR STATEWIDE INFORMATION AND REFERRAL PROGRAM AND SERVICES THAT RECRUIT, PLACE AND TRAIN VOLUNTEERS. $60,059. DURING THE 2013/2014 FISCAL YEAR, THE UNITED WAY OF GREENWICH BOARD OF DIRECTORS MADE SPECIAL ONE TIME GRANTS OF $1,875. THE CRITICAL RESPONSE FUND WAS CREATED TO HELP THE COMMUNITY DEAL WITH THE CHALLENGES OF THE ECONOMIC DOWNTURN AND TO PROVIDE EXTRA ASSISTANCE TO HUMAN SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS THAT WERE CHALLENGED BY UNPRECEDENTED INCREASES IN DEMANDS FOR SERVICES AND SIGNIFICANT LOSSES OF TRADITIONAL RESOURCES. A COMMITTEE OF UNITED WAY BOARD MEMBERS REVIEWED ALL OF THE APPLICATIONS AND ULTIMATELY RECOMMENDED GRANTS TO SIX ORGANIZATIONS, RESULTING IN TOTAL GRANTS OF $1,875. ISSUES ADDRESSED THROUGH THESE SPECIAL GRANTS INCLUDED: EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION FOR LOW INCOME CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, LITERACY, AND AFTER SCHOOL CHILD CARE.
FORM 990, PAGE 2 PART III, LINE 4B
THE UNITED WAY PLAYS A LEADERSHIP ROLE IN THE IDENTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION OF CRITICAL HUMAN SERVICE NEEDS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. UNITED WAY REPORTS AND DOCUMENTS ARE SHARED WITH MUNICIPAL AGENCIES, OTHER FUNDERS, SERVICE PROVIDERS AND OTHER COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS. WHEN IT IS UNCLEAR THAT A COORDINATED COMMUNITY RESPONSE IS REQUIRED, THE UNITED WAY BRINGS OTHERS TO THE TABLE TO DEVELOP A PLAN, DETERMINE MEANGINGFUL GOALS, AND INITIATE ACTION. COMMUNITY PLANNING PROCESS INCLUDING GATHERING AND SHARING OF INFORMATION, CONVENING KEY PLAYERS, LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY, STUDYING SPECIFIC ISSUES AND DISSEMINATING PUBLISHED REPORTS, ETC. AN AREA OF EMPHASIS OVER THE PAST YEAR HAS BEEN GATHERING INFORMATION AND OTHERWISE ENGAGING IN A PROCESS TO UPDATE THE UNITED WAY'S LATEST ASSESSMENT OF HUMAN SERVICE NEEDS AND STATE OF GREENWICH STATISTICAL PORTRAIT. THIS REPORT, THE ONLY COMPREHENSIVE DOCUMENTATION OF NEEDS IN THE COMMUNITY IS USED BY PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ORGANIZATIONS, FUNDERS, AND OTHERS WHO SEEK TO PLAY A MEANINGFUL ROLE IN ADDRESSING LOCAL NEEDS. FOR THE UNITED WAY, IT CREATES A ROADMAP FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS, USE OF VOLUNTEER AND STAFF RESOURCES, PUBLIC POLICY ADVOCACY, AND THE CREATION OF NEW INITIATIVES THAT ADDRESS DOCUMENTED SERVICE GAPS. THE LAST FULL REPORT WAS COMPLETED, PUBLISHED AND RELEASED TO THE COMMUNITY IN JANUARY OF 2012. NOW WORK HAS BEGUN TO ADDRESS THE ISSUES IDENTIFIED AS PRIORITIES IN THE REPORT AND AN UPDATE WAS RELEASED IN MAY OF 2013. AGENCY RELATIONS AND COORDINATION OF SERVICES INCLUDES WORKING WITH AND CONVENING LOCAL AND REGIONAL SERVICE PROVIDERS IN EFFORTS TO ENHANCE COLLABORATION, STRENGTHEN AND SUPPORT INDIVIDUAL ORGANIZATIONS, AS WELL AS, THE WHOLE SYSTEM OF SERVICES. THE UNITED WAY ALSO REGULARLY PROVIDES GUIDANCE AND ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUAL AGENCIES, THEIR STAFF AND BOARD MEMBERS, ON ISSUES REGARDING STRATEGIC PLANNING, GOVERNANCE, MANAGEMENT, ETC. EXPENSES INCURRED TO SUPPORT THE PROGRAM TOTALED $315,490
FORM 990, PAGE 2 PART III, LINE 4C
YOUTH SERVICES COORDINATION IS A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT AND THE TOWN OF GREENWICH. THE COMMUNITY'S YOUTH SERVICES COORDINATOR IS HOUSED AT THE UNITED WAY AND HER WORK COORDINATING YOUTH SERVICES, ENGAGING TEENS IN SOLUTIONS, DEVELOPING COLLABORATIVE INITIATIVES, ETC. IS FUNDED THROUGH THIS THREE WAY PARTNERSHIP. IN ADDITION, THE YOUTH SERVICE COORDINATOR HAS WORKED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MULTIPLE OTHER LOCAL AND REGIONAL ENTITIES, BRINGING SIGNIFICANT GRANT DOLLARS INTO THE COMMUNITY TO SUPPORT SPECIFIC YOUTH INITIATIVES, PARENT EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMS, A NEW READING ENHANCEMENT TUTORING PROGRAM, ETC. SPECIAL EMPHASIS OVER THE PAST YEAR WAS THE CONTINUED DEVELOPMENT OF A JUVENILE REVIEW BOARD IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE GREENWICH POLICE DEPARTMENT AND SEVERAL LOCAL AGENCIES. THROUGH THIS PROGRAM, A JUVENILE ARRESTED FOR CERTAIN MISDEMEANORS MAY BE GIVEN A CHANCE TO MAKE AMENDS, HAVE ACCESS TO NECESSARY SUPPORTS AND WITH THE SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF A "TREATMENT" PLAN, HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY FOR THE LEGAL RECORD TO BE EXPUNGED. THE READING CHAMPIONS TUTORING/MENTORING PROGRAM SAW TREMENDOUS GROWTH OVER THE PAST YEAR. THIS PROGRAM BRINGS TUTORS, MANY OF THEM RETIRED TEACHERS, INTO THE SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY CENTERS TO HELP UNDERPERFORMING CHILDREN IMPROVE THEIR READING SKILLS AND DEVELOP A LOVE OF READING. THE TARGETED GOAL OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO LEVEL THE PLAYING FIELD FOR STRUGGLING CHILDREN AND HELP ELIMINATE THE ACHIEVEMENT GAP. IN THREE YEARS, THE PROGRAM GREW FROM SEVEN TUTORS WITH TWENTY-FOUR STUDENTS TO APPROXIMATELY 100 VOLUNTEER TUTORS WITH WELL OVER 300 CHILDREN. THE POSITIVE DIFFERENCE THE PROGRAM IS MAKING ON THE ACHIEVEMENT OF INDIVIDUAL STUDENTS IS BEING DOCUMENTED BY READING SPECIALISTS IN THE GREENWICH PUBLIC SCHOOLS, WHO HAVE FOUND, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THOSE WHO PARTICIPATE FOR ONE YEAR ARE GENERALLY NOT IN NEED OF CONTINUED ASSISTANCE IN THE SECOND YEAR. EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION COORDINATION INCLUDES BRINGING EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS TOGETHER TO SHARE INFORMATION AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES. THIS PAST YEAR IT ALSO INVOLVED A MAJOR NEW PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE UNITED WAY AND THE GREENWICH PUBLIC SCHOOLS WORKING TOGETHER TO DEVELOP A STRATEGIC PLAN FOR IMPROVING EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, ENHANCING THE TRANSITION FROM PRE-SCHOOL TO KINDERGARTEN, ENGAGING UNDER REPRESENTED PARENTS IN THEIR CHILDREN'S EDUCATION, IMPROVING EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES AND ELIMINATION OF THE ACHIEVEMENT GAP. UNITED WAY ALSO PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS, ENABLING THEM TO CONTINUE THEIR OWN PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND SKILLS. EXPENSES INCURRED TO SUPPORT THE PROGRAM TOTALED $145,982.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.