TY 2014 Form 990

(A) Name and Title	(B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)	(C) Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC)
(1) KAREN FOX........................................................................ BOARD CHAIRM	2.00 .......................	X	X
(2) BETSY CAPPAS........................................................................ VICE CHAIRMA	2.00 .......................	X	X
(3) MICHAEL BROWN........................................................................ TREASURER	2.00 .......................	X	X
(4) SCOTT BUDD........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X
(5) JUDY CABRERA........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X
(6) DR GENE CRUME JR........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X
(7) PASTOR NAT EDMOND........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X
(8) SUE EHLERS........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X
(9) KAREN GUSTAFSON........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X
(10) BONNIE HENN-PRITCHARD........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X
(11) KARLA JIMENEZ........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X
(12) JULIE LICHTENBERG........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X
(13) TONYA LUCCHETTI-HUDSON........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X
(14) CHERIE MURPHY........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X
(15) JENNIFER RAKOW........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X
(16) DELISA RUSSELL........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X
(17) DR DAVID SAM........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X

Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b, 7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII.	(A) Total expenses	(B) Program service expenses	(C) Management and general expenses	(D) Fundraising expenses
1	Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 ....	632,458	632,458
2	Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ....
3	Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 ............
4	Benefits paid to or for members ....
5	Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ....	119,244	51,638	43,301	24,305
6	Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....
7	Other salaries and wages ....	199,410	120,957	50,248	28,205
8	Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....	9,327	4,869	2,856	1,602
9	Other employee benefits .......	32,684	17,060	10,006	5,618
10	Payroll taxes ...........	29,454	15,307	9,061	5,086
11	Fees for services (non-employees):
a	Management ......
b	Legal .........
c	Accounting ...........	33,517	15,215	11,722	6,580
d	Lobbying ...........
e	Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17
f	Investment management fees ......
g	Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) ....
12	Advertising and promotion ....	45,189	19,568	16,411	9,210
13	Office expenses .......	22,636	10,500	7,774	4,362
14	Information technology ......
15	Royalties ..
16	Occupancy ...........	17,250	7,470	6,264	3,516
17	Travel ............	10,270	4,800	3,503	1,967
18	Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ......
19	Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....	9,157	4,773	2,808	1,576
20	Interest ...........
21	Payments to affiliates .......	9,867	4,273	3,583	2,011
22	Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .....	5,623	2,435	2,042	1,146
23	Insurance ..............	5,425	2,349	1,970	1,106
24	Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a	ALIGNMENT COLL. FOR EDUC.	59,596	59,596
b	REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE	8,923	4,332	2,940	1,651
c	MOVING	3,506	1,518	1,273	715
d	AWARDS	791	342	287	162
e	All other expenses	197	86	71	40
25	Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e	1,254,524	979,546	176,120	98,858
26	Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).

Part X Balance Sheet Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part X ..............
	1	Cash–non-interest-bearing .............	12,318	1	20,268
2	Savings and temporary cash investments .........	784,657	2	638,194
3	Pledges and grants receivable, net ...........	374,226	3	354,705
4	Accounts receivable, net .............		4
5	Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of Schedule L ..................
			5
6	Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L
			6
7	Notes and loans receivable, net .............		7
8	Inventories for sale or use ..............		8
9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ..........	22,512	9	31,339
10a	Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D	10a	165,247
b	Less: accumulated depreciation .....	10b	142,822	17,415	10c	22,425
11	Investments—publicly traded securities ..........	962,872	11	976,296
12	Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....		12
13	Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .....		13
14	Intangible assets ...............		14
15	Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........	700	15	12,400
16	Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)......	2,174,700	16	2,055,627
	17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses .........	39,102	17	53,904
18	Grants payable .................	21,211	18	1,639
19	Deferred revenue ................		19
20	Tax-exempt bond liabilities .............		20
21	Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D..		21
22	Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
	persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..........		22
23	Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..		23
24	Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ....		24
25	Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D....................		25	83,794
26	Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.........	60,313	26	139,337
		Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27	Unrestricted net assets ..............	592,222	27	467,913
28	Temporarily restricted net assets ...........	1,117,190	28	1,043,402
29	Permanently restricted net assets ...........	404,975	29	404,975
	Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here and complete lines 30 through 34.
30	Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds ........		30
31	Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund .....		31
32	Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds		32
33	Total net assets or fund balances ...........	2,114,387	33	1,916,290
34	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........	2,174,700	34	2,055,627

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SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

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.
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Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2014

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

UNITED WAY OF ELGIN INC

Employer identification number

36-2167052

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.)

A church, convention of churches, or association of churches described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(i).

A school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii). (Attach Schedule E.)

A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii).

A medical research organization operated in conjunction with a hospital described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii). Enter the hospital's name, city, and state:

An organization operated for the benefit of a college or university owned or operated by a governmental unit described in

section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)

A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(v).

An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

A community trust described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

An organization that normally receives: (1) more than 331/3% of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross

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.)

An organization organized and operated exclusively to test for public safety. See section 509(a)(4).

An organization organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the purposes of one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2). See section 509(a)(3). Check the box in lines 11a through 11d that describes the type of supporting organization and complete lines 11e, 11f, and 11g.

Type I. A supporting organization operated, supervised, or controlled by its supported organization(s), typically by giving the supported organization(s) the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the directors or trustees of the supporting organization. You must complete Part IV, Sections A and B.

Type II. A supporting organization supervised or controlled in connection with its supported organization(s), by having control or management of the supporting organization vested in the same persons that control or manage the supported organization(s). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and C.

Type III functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with, and functionally integrated with, its supported organization(s) (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A, D, and E.

Type III non-functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with its supported organization(s) that is not functionally integrated. The organization generally must satisfy a distribution requirement and an attentiveness requirement (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and D, and Part V.

Check this box if the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, Type III functionally integrated, or Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organization.

Enter the number of supported organizations .............................

Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).

(i)Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	(iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document?		(v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions)	(vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
(i)Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	Yes	No	(v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions)	(vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)


Total

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.

Cat. No. 11285F

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014

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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) 2010	(b) 2011	(c) 2012	(d) 2013	(e) 2014	(f) Total
1	Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....	1,143,641	1,048,823	1,017,449	1,067,566	1,028,205	5,305,684
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	1,143,641	1,048,823	1,017,449	1,067,566	1,028,205	5,305,684
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)..						1,178,412
6	Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.						4,127,272

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2010	(b) 2011	(c) 2012	(d) 2013	(e) 2014	(f) Total
7	Amounts from line 4..	1,143,641	1,048,823	1,017,449	1,067,566	1,028,205	5,305,684
8	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...	30,930	8,326	27,402	31,466	41,918	140,042
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 VI.)..
11	Total support Add lines 7 through 10.						5,445,726

Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions) ..................

First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here........................................ right arrow

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

Public support percentage for 2014 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f)) .........

75.790 %

Public support percentage for 2013 Schedule A, Part II, line 14 ...............

95.780 %

16a

33 1/3% support test—2014. 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 ....................... right arrow

33 1/3% support test—2013. 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 ..................... right arrow

17a

10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2014. 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 VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization ..................................................... right arrow

10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2013. 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 VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly
supported organization ................................................ right arrow

Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014

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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) 2010	(b) 2011	(c) 2012	(d) 2013	(e) 2014	(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) 2010	(b) 2011	(c) 2012	(d) 2013	(e) 2014	(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 VI.) ..
13	Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..

First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here............................................. right arrow

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

Public support percentage for 2014 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) .........

Public support percentage from 2013 Schedule A, Part III, line 15 ...............

Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage

Investment income percentage for 2014 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) ......

Investment income percentage from 2013 Schedule A, Part III, line 17 .............

19a

33 1/3% support tests—2014. 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 ....... right arrow

33 1/3% support tests—2013. 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 .... right arrow

Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions .... right arrow

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014

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Part IV

Supporting Organizations

(Complete only if you checked a box on line 11 of Part I. If you checked 11a of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked 11b of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked 11c of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked 11d of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)

Section A. All Supporting Organizations

Yes

Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.

Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).

Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer (b) and (c) below.

Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.

Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.

Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked 11a or 11b in Part I, answer (b) and (c) below.

Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations....

Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.

Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer (b) and (c) below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed, (ii) the reasons for each such action, (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action, and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).

Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?

Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?

Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (a) its supported organizations; (b) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations; or (c) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in IRC 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35-percent controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990) .

Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described in line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part II of Schedule L (Form 990).

Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined in line 9(a)) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did a disqualified person (as defined in line 9(a)) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

10a

Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of IRC 4943 because of IRC 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer b below.

10a

Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).

10b

Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?

A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (b) and (c) below, the governing body of a supported organization?

11a

A family member of a person described in (a) above?

11b

A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (a) or (b) above? If “Yes” to a, b, or c, provide detail in Part VI.

11c

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014

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Part IV

Supporting Organizations (continued)

Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations

Yes

Did the directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.

Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.

Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations

Yes

Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).

Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations

Yes

Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (1) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (2) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (3) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?

Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).

By reason of the relationship described in (2), did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.

Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations

Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):

The organization satisfied the Activities Test. Complete line 2 below.

The organization is the parent of each of its supported organizations. Complete line 3 below.

The organization supported a governmental entity. Describe in Part VI how you supported a government entity (see instructions)

Activities Test. Answer (a) and (b) below.

Yes

Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.

Did the activities described in (a) constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.

Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer (a) and (b) below.

Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations? Provide details in Part VI.

Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role played by the organization in this regard.

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014

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Part V – Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations

1. Check here if the organization satisfied the Integral Part Test as a qualifying trust on Nov. 20, 1970. See instructions. All other Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations must complete Sections A through E.

	Section A - Adjusted Net Income		(A) Prior Year	(B) Current Year (optional)
1	Net short-term capital gain	1
2	Recoveries of prior-year distributions	2
3	Other gross income (see instructions)	3
4	Add lines 1 through 3	4
5	Depreciation and depletion	5
6	Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions)	6
7	Other expenses (see instructions)	7
8	Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4)	8

	Section B - Minimum Asset Amount		(A) Prior Year	(B) Current Year (optional)
1	Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year):	1
a	Average monthly value of securities	1a
b	Average monthly cash balances	1b
c	Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets	1c
d	Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c)	1d
e	Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI):
2	Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets	2
3	Subtract line 2 from line 1d	3
4	Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions).	4
5	Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3)	5
6	Multiply line 5 by .035	6
7	Recoveries of prior-year distributions	7
8	Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6)	8

	Section C - Distributable Amount		Current Year
1	Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A)	1
2	Enter 85% of line 1	2
3	Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A)	3
4	Enter greater of line 2 or line 3	4
5	Income tax imposed in prior year	5
6	Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions)	6
7	Check here if the current year is the organization's first as a non-functionally-integrated Type III supporting organization (see instructions)

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014

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Section D - Distributions		Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required)
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6.
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions
9 Distributable amount for 2014 from Section C, line 6
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount

Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions)		(i) Excess Distributions	(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2014	(iii) Distributable Amount for 2014
1 Distributable amount for 2014 from Section C, line 6
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2014 (reasonable cause required--see instructions)
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2014:
a From 2009.......X
b From 2010.......X
c From 2011.......X
d From 2012.......X
e From 2013.......
fTotal of lines 3a through e
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years
h Applied to 2014 distributable amount
i Carryover from 2009 not applied (see instructions)
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f.
4Distributions for 2014 from Section D, line 7:
$
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years
b Applied to 2014 distributable amount
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4.
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2014, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2 (if amount greater than zero, see instructions)
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2014. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1 (if amount greater than zero, see instructions)
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2015. Add lines 3j and 4c.
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a From 2010.......X
b From 2011.......X
c From 2012.......X
d From 2013.......
e From 2014.......

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2014)

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014

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Part VI

Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).

Facts And Circumstances Test

Return Reference	Explanation
PART II, LINE 10

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014

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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Schedule of Contributors

Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

Information about Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2014

Name of the organization

UNITED WAY OF ELGIN INC

Employer identification number

36-2167052

Organization type (check one):

Filers of:

Section:

Form 990 or 990-EZ

501(c)( ) (enter number) organization

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation

527 political organization

Form 990-PF

501(c)(3) exempt private foundation

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation

501(c)(3) taxable private foundation

Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.

General Rule

For an organization filing Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, contributions totaling $5,000 or more (in money or
property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts I and II. See instructions for determining a contributor's total contributions.

Special Rules

For an organization described in section 501(c)(3) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that met the 33¹/3% support test of the regulations
under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), that checked Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ), Part II, line 13, 16a, or 16b, and that received from any one contributor, during the year, total contributions of the greater of (1) $5,000 or (2) 2% of the amount on (i) Form 990, Part VIII, line 1h, or (ii) Form 990-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts I and II.

For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, total contributions of more than $1,000 exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I, II, and III.

For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, contributions exclusively for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but no such contributions totaled more than $1,000. If this box is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received during the year for an exclusively religious, charitable, etc., purpose. Do not complete any of the parts unless the General Rule applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions totaling $5,000 or more during the year ......... Arrow Bullet

Caution. An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)

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Name of organization UNITED WAY OF ELGIN INC

Part I	Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
RESTRICTED	,	$RESTRICTED	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)

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Name of organization UNITED WAY OF ELGIN INC

Part II	Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)

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Name of organization
UNITED WAY OF ELGIN INC

Employer identification number

36-2167052

Part III

Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10)
that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet

$
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.

(a) No.
from
Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a) No.
from
Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a) No.
from
Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a) No.
from
Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Financial Statements

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
SchDMd Bullet

Attach to Form 990.
Information about Schedule D (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2014

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

UNITED WAY OF ELGIN INC

Employer identification number

36-2167052

Part I

Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.

		(a) Donor advised funds	(b) Funds and other accounts
1	Total number at end of year .........
2	Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)
3	Aggregate value of grants from (during year)
4	Aggregate value at end of year ........

Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ............

Yes No

Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................

Yes No

Part II

Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.

Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).

Preservation of land for public use (e.g., recreation or education) Preservation of an historically important land area

Protection of natural habitat Preservation of a certified historic structure

Preservation of open space

Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.


a	Total number of conservation easements .......................	2a
b	Total acreage restricted by conservation easements ..................	2b
c	Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) .....	2c
d	Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ....................	2d

Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the tax year SchDMd Bullet

Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet

Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .............................

Yes No

Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet

Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet

Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .......................................

Yes No

In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.

Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.

If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.

If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:

(i)

Revenue included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ........................ SchDMd Bullet

(ii)

Assets included in Form 990, Part X .............................. SchDMd Bullet

If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items:

Revenue included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .......................... SchDMd Bullet

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... SchDMd Bullet

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

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Schedule D (Form 990) 2014

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Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)

Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):

Public exhibition

Loan or exchange programs

Scholarly research

Other

Preservation for future generations

Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.

During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?........

Yes No

Part IV

Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.

Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................

Yes No

If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table:


c	Beginning balance .................................	1c
d	Additions during the year ..............................	1d
e	Distributions during the year .............................	1e
f	Ending balance ...................................	1f

Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability?

Yes No

If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII .......

Part V

Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.

		(a)Current year	(b)Prior year	b (c)Two years back	(d)Three years back	(e)Four years back
1a	Beginning of year balance ....	575,822	505,434	460,217	461,301	410,014
b	Contributions ........
c	Net investment earnings, gains, and losses	8,038	70,388	45,217	4,916	51,287
d	Grants or scholarships .....
e	Other expenditures for facilities and programs ........				6,000
f	Administrative expenses ....
g	End of year balance ......	583,860	575,822	505,434	460,217	461,301

Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:

Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet

Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet

69.360 %

Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet

30.640 %

The percentages in lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.

Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes

(i) unrelated organizations ........................

3a(i)

(ii) related organizations ........................

3a(ii)

If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........

Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.

Part VI

Land, Buildings, and Equipment. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.

Description of property		(b)Cost or other basis (other)	(c) Accumulated depreciation	(d) Book value
1a	Land .................
b	Buildings ................
c	Leasehold improvements ............	19,038	9,987	9,051
d	Equipment ................	146,209	132,835	13,374
e	Other .................
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).).......				22,425

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Part VII

InvestmentsOther Securities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.

(a) Description of security or category (including name of security)		(b)Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives
(2)Closely-held equity interests
Other








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)

Part VIII

InvestmentsProgram Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.

(a) Description of investment		(b) Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value









Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)

Part IX

Other Assets. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.

(a) Description				(b) Book value









Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........

Part X

Other Liabilities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.

1.(a) Description of liability		(b) Book value
Federal income taxes
DUE TO ALIGNMENT COLL. FOR EDUCATION		83,794








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)		83,794
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII

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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1	Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements .......			1	1,056,427
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a	Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ....	2a	-21,686
b	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2b
c	Recoveries of prior year grants ...........	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	2d
e	Add lines 2a through 2d .....................			2e	-21,686
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1.....................			3	1,078,113
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .	4a
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	4b
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.......................			4c
5	Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ......			5	1,078,113

Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1	Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ...........		1	1,254,524
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a	Donated services and use of facilities ..........	2a
b	Prior year adjustments ..............	2b
c	Other losses ................	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	2d
e	Add lines 2a through 2d......................		2e
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1.....................		3	1,254,524
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b ..	4a
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	4b
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.......................		4c
5	Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ......		5	1,254,524

Part XIII

Supplemental Information

Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.

Return Reference	Explanation
SCHEDULE D, PAGE 2, PART V, LINE 4	THE ENDOWMENT GIFTS ARE RESTRICTED TO INVESTMENTS IN PERPETUITY. THE EARNINGS FROM THE ENDOWMENT INVESTMENTS ARE TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED BY THE ENDOWMENT AGREEMENT AND ARE RECORDED AS SUCH IN TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS.
SCHEDULE D, PAGE 3, PART X	THE ORGANIZATION IS EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAX UNDER PROVISIONS OF INTERNAL REVENUE CODE 501(C)(3). ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES GENERALLY ACCEPTED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA REQUIRE MANAGEMENT TO EVALUATE TAX POSITIONS TAKEN BY THE ORGANIZATION AND RECOGNIZE A TAX LIABILITY IF THE ORGANIZATION HAS TAKEN AN UNCERTAIN POSITION THAT MORE LIKELY THAN NOT WOULD NOT BE SUSTAINED UPON EXAMINATION BY THE IRS OR OTHER APPLICABLE TAXING AUTHORITIES. MANAGEMENT HAS ANALYZED THE TAX POSITIONS TAKEN BY THE ORGANIZATION AND HAS CONCLUDED THAT AS OF JUNE 30, 2015, THERE ARE NO UNCERTAIN POSITIONS TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN THAT WOULD REQUIRE RECOGNITION OF A LIABILITY OR DISCLOSURE IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE ORGANIZATION IS SUBJECT TO ROUTINE AUDITS BY TAXING JURISDICTIONS; HOWEVER, THERE ARE CURRENTLY NO AUDITS FOR ANY TAX PERIODS IN PROGRESS. MANAGEMENT BELIEVES IT IS NO LONGER SUBJECT TO INCOME TAX ELIMINATIONS FOR YEARS PRIOR TO FISCAL YEAR 2012.

Return Reference

Explanation

SCHEDULE D, PAGE 2, PART V, LINE 4

THE ENDOWMENT GIFTS ARE RESTRICTED TO INVESTMENTS IN PERPETUITY. THE EARNINGS FROM THE ENDOWMENT INVESTMENTS ARE TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED BY THE ENDOWMENT AGREEMENT AND ARE RECORDED AS SUCH IN TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS.

SCHEDULE D, PAGE 3, PART X

THE ORGANIZATION IS EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAX UNDER PROVISIONS OF INTERNAL REVENUE CODE 501(C)(3). ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES GENERALLY ACCEPTED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA REQUIRE MANAGEMENT TO EVALUATE TAX POSITIONS TAKEN BY THE ORGANIZATION AND RECOGNIZE A TAX LIABILITY IF THE ORGANIZATION HAS TAKEN AN UNCERTAIN POSITION THAT MORE LIKELY THAN NOT WOULD NOT BE SUSTAINED UPON EXAMINATION BY THE IRS OR OTHER APPLICABLE TAXING AUTHORITIES. MANAGEMENT HAS ANALYZED THE TAX POSITIONS TAKEN BY THE ORGANIZATION AND HAS CONCLUDED THAT AS OF JUNE 30, 2015, THERE ARE NO UNCERTAIN POSITIONS TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN THAT WOULD REQUIRE RECOGNITION OF A LIABILITY OR DISCLOSURE IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE ORGANIZATION IS SUBJECT TO ROUTINE AUDITS BY TAXING JURISDICTIONS; HOWEVER, THERE ARE CURRENTLY NO AUDITS FOR ANY TAX PERIODS IN PROGRESS. MANAGEMENT BELIEVES IT IS NO LONGER SUBJECT TO INCOME TAX ELIMINATIONS FOR YEARS PRIOR TO FISCAL YEAR 2012.

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Schedule I
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
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Attach to Form 990.
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OMB No. 1545-0047

2014

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization
UNITED WAY OF ELGIN INC

Employer identification number
36-2167052

Part I

General Information on Grants and Assistance

Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ....................................

Yes No

Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.

Part II

Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to
Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

(a) Name and address of organization or government	(b) EIN	(c) IRC section if applicable	(d) Amount of cash grant	(h) Purpose of grant or assistance
(1) BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF ELGIN 355 DUNDEE AVENUE ELGIN,IL60120	36-3832212	501C3	45,000	PROGRAM OPERATING
(2) EASTER SEALS DUPAGE & FOX VALLEY REGION - 830 S ADDISON AVENUE VILLA PARK,IL60181	36-2476388	501C3	13,500	PROGRAM OPERATING
(3) ONE HOPE UNITED 215 NORTH MILWAUKEE AVENUE LAKE VILLA,IL60046	36-2181967	501C3	9,000	PROGRAM OPERATING
(4) YWCA ELGIN 220 EAST CHICAGO STREET ELGIN,IL60120	36-2171177	501C3	45,000	PROGRAM OPERATING
(5) ASSOCIATION FOR INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT - 309 WEST NEW INDIAN TRAIL COURT AURORA,IL60506	36-2472748	501C3	18,000	PROGRAM OPERATING
(6) FOOD FOR GREATER ELGIN 1553 COMMERCE DRIVE ELGIN,IL60123	27-4409282	501C3	9,000	PROGRAM OPERATING
(7) LITERACY CONNECTION 270 NORTH GROVE AVENUE ELGIN,IL60120	36-3576823	501C3	9,000	PROGRAM OPERATING
(8) NORTHERN ILLINOIS FOOD BANK 273 DEARBORN COURT GENEVA,IL60134	36-3203648	501C3	13,500	PROGRAM OPERATING
(9) PADS OF ELGIN 1730 BERKLEY ELGIN,IL60123	36-3895063	501C3	36,000	PROGRAM OPERATING
(10) SALVATION ARMY - ELGIN 316 DOUGLAS AVENUE ELGIN,IL60120	36-2167909	501C3	9,000	PROGRAM OPERATING
(11) SENIOR SERVICES ASSOCIATES 101 SOUTH GROVE AVENUE ELGIN,IL60120	36-2775102	501C3	27,000	PROGRAM OPERATING
(12) FAMILY SERVICE ASSOCATION OF GREATER ELGIN - 1140 NORTH MCLEAN BLVD SUITE I ELGIN,IL60123	36-2169149	501C3	29,700	PROGRAM OPERATING
(13) GREATER ELGIN FAMILY CARE CENTER 370 SUMMIT STREET ELGIN,IL60120	36-4249586	501C3	13,500	PROGRAM OPERATING
(14) SALVATION ARMY GOLDEN DINERS 1031 EAST STATE STREET GENEVA,IL60134	36-2167909	501C3	18,000	PROGRAM OPERATING
(15) WELL CHILD CENTER 620 WING STREET ELGIN,IL60123	23-7348349	501C3	22,500	PROGRAM OPERATING
(16) COMMUNITY CRISIS CENTER PO BOX 1390 ELGIN,IL60121	36-2855797	501C3	51,200	PROGRAM OPERATING
(17) ECKER CENTER FOR MENTAL HEALTH 1845 GRANDSTAND PLACE ELGIN,IL60123	36-2312495	501C3	33,300	PROGRAM OPERATING
(18) CENTER FOR ECONOMIC PROGRESS 567 WEST LAKE STREET SUITE 1150 CHICAGO,IL60661	36-3693728	501C3	10,000	PROGRAM OPERATING
(19) CENTER FOR ECONOMIC PROGRESS 567 WEST LAKE STREET SUITE 1150 CHICAGO,IL60661	36-3693728	501C3	30,000	PASS THROUGH DONOR
(20) COMMUNITY CRISIS CENTER PO BOX 1390 ELGIN,IL60121	36-2855797	501C3	10,000	PROGRAM OPERATING
(21) THE DOLLYWOOD FOUNDATION 2700 DOLLYWOOD PARKS BLVD PIGEON FORGE,TN37836	62-1348105	501C3	104,002	PROGRAM OPERATING
(22) COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR THE FOX RIVER VALLEY-KANE CNTY FIT FOR KIDS 111 W DOWNER PLACE 312 AURORA,IL60506	36-6086742	501C3	10,000	PROGRAM OPERATING

Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................ Bullet Image

Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 50055P

Schedule I (Form 990) 2014

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Part III

Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

(a)Type of grant or assistance	(b)Number of recipients	(c)Amount of cash grant	(d)Amount of non-cash assistance	(e)Method of valuation (book, FMV, appraisal, other)	(f)Description of non-cash assistance

Part IV

Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2, Part III, column (b), and any other additional information.

Return Reference	Explanation
SCHEDULE I, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 2	THE UNITED WAY OF ELGIN CLOSELY MONITORS FUNDING PROVIDED TO ORGANIZATIONS. ORGANIZATIONS ARE SCREENED PRIOR TO THE APPLICATION PROCESS TO ENSURE THEY MEET BASIC STANDARDS, INCLUDING SOUND FISCAL POLICIES, COMPLIANCE WITH THE PATRIOT ACT AND CURRENT STATUS AS A QUALIFIED 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION. EACH QUARTER, ORGANIZATIONS ARE REQUIRED TO REPORT ON HOW FUNDS HAVE BEEN USED AND THE RESULTS ACHIEVED AGAINST STATED OUTCOMES. YEAR-END REPORTS ARE REQUIRED TO VERIFY THAT FUNDING HAS BEEN USED AS INTENDED AND PROGRESS TOWARD COMMUNITY GOALS HAS BEEN DEMONSTRATED. ORGANIZATIONS RECEIVING DONOR DESIGNATIONS ARE REQUIRED TO VERIFY CURRENT STATUS AS A QUALIFIED 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION AND COMPLIANCE WITH THE PATRIOT ACT.

Return Reference

Explanation

SCHEDULE I, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 2

THE UNITED WAY OF ELGIN CLOSELY MONITORS FUNDING PROVIDED TO ORGANIZATIONS. ORGANIZATIONS ARE SCREENED PRIOR TO THE APPLICATION PROCESS TO ENSURE THEY MEET BASIC STANDARDS, INCLUDING SOUND FISCAL POLICIES, COMPLIANCE WITH THE PATRIOT ACT AND CURRENT STATUS AS A QUALIFIED 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION. EACH QUARTER, ORGANIZATIONS ARE REQUIRED TO REPORT ON HOW FUNDS HAVE BEEN USED AND THE RESULTS ACHIEVED AGAINST STATED OUTCOMES. YEAR-END REPORTS ARE REQUIRED TO VERIFY THAT FUNDING HAS BEEN USED AS INTENDED AND PROGRESS TOWARD COMMUNITY GOALS HAS BEEN DEMONSTRATED. ORGANIZATIONS RECEIVING DONOR DESIGNATIONS ARE REQUIRED TO VERIFY CURRENT STATUS AS A QUALIFIED 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION AND COMPLIANCE WITH THE PATRIOT ACT.

Schedule I (Form 990) 2014

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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 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
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Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2014

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

UNITED WAY OF ELGIN INC

Employer identification number

36-2167052

Return Reference	Explanation
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A	GOAL 2 - BASIC NEEDS: LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS UTILIZE A SAFETY NET SERVICE THAT SUPPORTS THEIR BASIC NEEDS IN TIME OF EMERGENCY. EXAMPLE: SALVATION ARMY PROVIDED 150 HOUSEHOLDS WITH RENT AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE. PADS OF ELGIN PROVIDED 13,590 NIGHTS OF SHELTER TO 431 UNDUPLICATED CLIENTS. IN ADDITION, THROUGH SUPPORT TO NORTHERN ILLINOIS FOOD BANK, 202 CHRONICALLY HUNGRY STUDENTS RECEIVED A BACKPACK FILLED WITH ENOUGH NUTRITIOUS FOOD FOR THEMSELVES AND THEIR SIBLINGS THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR, HELPING TO ENSURE THEY HAD ADEQUATE FOOD DURING THE WEEKENDS. GOAL 3 - ACCESS TO HEALTH: INDIVIDUALS BEGIN AND SUSTAIN HEALTHY LIVES - PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND SOCIAL WELL-BEING. EXAMPLE: WELL CHILD CENTER PROVIDED PREVENTIVE AND RESTORATIVE DENTAL SERVICES TO 1,109 UNDUPLICATED CHILDREN. OVER 600 SENIOR RESIDENTS RECEIVED HOME DELVIERED OR CONGREGATE MEALS THAT PROVIDED NOURISHMENT AND COMPANIONSHIP.
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B	GOAL 2: READING SUCCESS - BUILD LITERACY SKILLS TO ENSURE ALL STUDENTS ARE READING AT GRADE LEVEL BY THE END OF THE 3RD GRADE. MORE THAN 800 YOUTH PARTICIPATED IN QUALITY AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS AT THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF ELGIN, THAT MOTIVATED STUDENTS TO STAY IN SCHOOL AND DECREASE RISKY BEHAVIORS. MORE THAN 80 YOUTH PARTICIPATED IN THE YWCA'S SCHOOL AGE CHILD CARE PROGRAM. GOAL 3: COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS - PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS TO ENSURE A COMMUNITY OF ENGAGED AND SUCCESSFUL ADULTS.
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D	DOLLY PARTON IMAGINATION LIBRARY: THIS EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING INITIATIVE PROVIDES MONTHLY BOOKS TO CHILDREN FROM BIRTH TO AGE FIVE AT NO COST TO PARENTS. LAST YEAR THE PROGRAM DISTRIBUTED OVER 33,000 BOOKS TO 4,248 CHILDREN, APPROXIMATELY 36% OF THE ELIGIBLE CHILDREN IN OUR COMMUNITY. KANE CO. GUIDE TO COMMUNITY SERVICES: A WEB-BASED INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICE FOR ALMOST ANY SOCIAL, HEALTH OR HUMAN SERVICE NEED IN KANE COUNTY. THE GUIDE IS USED BY BOTH SERVICE PROVIDERS AND COMMUNITY RESIDENTS, HELPING THEM TO FIND THE SERVICES THEY NEED. LAST YEAR THE GUIDE HAD 100,248 SITE VISITS FROM 76,613 USERS. MAKING KANE COUNTY FIT FOR KIDS: A COUNTY-WIDE COLLABORATION ON CHILDHOOD OBESITY THAT INVOLVES DEVELOPING A SUSTAINED, COUNTY-WIDE MOBILIZATION PLAN BASED ON FOUR MAJOR STRATEGIC ACTION PRINCIPLES THAT GO TO THE HEART OF THE SYSTEMS, POLICY AND ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGES NEEDED TO REVERSE THE EPIDEMIC. AS AN INAUGURAL PARTNER OF THE COALITION, WE HAVE PROVIDED FUNDING TO THE CONSORTIUM, WHICH HAS BEEN RETURNED TO THE ELGIN COMMUNITY THROUGH BOTH PLANNING EFFORTS AND DIRECT GRANTS. FREE TAX PREPARATION PROGRAM: LAST YEAR, THE UNITED WAY OF ELGIN PARTNERED WITH THE CENTER FOR ECONOMIC PROGRESS TO RECRUIT VOLUNTEERS AND PUBLICIZE THE FREE TAX PREPARATION PROGRAM. THROUGH THIS EFFORT, 1,414 RETURNS WRE COMPLETED, WHICH RESULTED IN 2.8 MILLION IN STATE AND FEDERAL TAX REFUNDS.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 2	TOM RAKOW & JENNIFER RAKOW FAMILY RELATIONSHIP JACK SHALES & MIKE SHALES FAMILY RELATIONSHIP
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B	THE TAX RETURN IS REVIEWED IN DRAFT FORM BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, INCLUDING THE BOARD CHAIR AND TREASURER. UPON APPROVAL, THE TAX RETURN IS DISTRIBUTED TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS PRIOR TO THE RETURN BEING FILED.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C	MANAGEMENT ANNUALLY REVIEWS ALL EXISTING AND NEW RELATIONSHIPS TO IDENTIFY ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST THAT NEED TO BE DISCLOSED. THE POLICY APPLIES TO BOARD MEMBERS, OFFICERS, AND EMPLOYEES. CONFLICTS REQUIRE DISCLOSURE OF THE CONFLICT AND ABSTAINING FROM THE RELATED VOTE. A MORE SERIOUS CONFLICT REQUIRES AN INVESTIGATION BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OR BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A	THE BOARD ANNUALLY REVIEWS THE PRESIDENT'S PERFORMANCE AND APPROVES ANY CHANGES IN COMPENSATION. COMPARATIVE DATA PROVIDED BY UNITED WAY WORLDWIDE AND INFORMATION DERIVED FROM LOCAL NONPROFIT SALARY SURVEYS IS CONSIDERED WHEN DETERMINING COMPENSATION. COMPENSATION DELIBERATIONS AND DECISIONS ARE DOCUMENTED IN BOARD MINUTES. THE BOARD REVIEWED COMPENSATION IN 2015 AS A PART OF THE OVERALL BUDGETING PROCESS.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19	THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 51056K

Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014

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		Prior Year	Current Year
8	Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) .........	1,067,566	1,028,205
9	Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) .........		0
10	Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) ....	104,186	37,554
11	Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)	13,033	12,354
12	Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)...................	1,184,785	1,078,113
13	Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )...	638,825	632,458
14	Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4).....		0
15	Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10)	333,343	390,119
16a	Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e).....		0
b	Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 98,858
17	Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e)....	141,911	231,947
18	Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)	1,114,079	1,254,524
19	Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12.......	70,706	-176,411
		Beginning of Current Year	End of Year
20	Total assets (Part X, line 16).............	2,174,700	2,055,627
21	Total liabilities (Part X, line 26).............	60,313	139,337
22	Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20.....	2,114,387	1,916,290

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4a	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 299,700 including grants of $ 267,200 ) (Revenue $ )
	STRONG AND SECURE FAMILIES: OUR GOAL IS TO EMPOWER OUR MOST VULNERABLE RESIDENTS TO ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. GOAL 1 - FINANCIAL STABILITY: HELP INDIVIDUALS MOVE TO SELF- SUFFICIENCY SO THEY CAN MEET THEIR NEEDS AS WELL AS THE NEEDS OF THEIR FAMILIES. EXAMPLE: LITERACY CONNECTION PROVIDED ADULT LITERACY INSTRUCTION TO 172 INDIVIDUALS. ASSOCIATION FOR INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT PROVIDED JOB TRAINING TO 126 ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENT DISABILITIES OF WHICH 90% OF THEM MAINTAINED EMPLOYMENT FOR AT LEAST 90 DAYS. GOAL 2 - BASIC NEEDS: LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS UTILIZE A SAFETY NET SERVICE THAT SUPPORTS THEIR BASIC NEEDS IN TIME OF EMERGENCY. EXAMPLE: SALVATION ARMY PROVIDED 150 HOUSEHOLDS WITH RENT AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE. PADS OF ELGIN PROVIDED 13,590 NIGHTS OF SHELTER TO 431 UNDUPLICATED CLIENTS. IN ADDITION, THROUGH SUPPORT TO NORTHERN ILLINOIS FOOD BANK, 202 CHRONICALLY HUNGRY STUDENTS RECEIVED A BACKPACK FILLED WITH ENOUGH NUTRITIOUS FOOD FOR THEMSELVES AND THEIR SIBLINGS THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR, HELPING TO ENSURE THEY HAD ADEQUATE FOOD DURING THE WEEKENDS. GOAL 3 - ACCESS TO HEALTH: INDIVIDUALS BEGIN AND SUSTAIN HEALTHY LIVES - PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND SOCIAL WELL-BEING. EXAMPLE: WELL CHILD CENTER PROVIDED PREVENTIVE AND RESTORATIVE DENTAL SERVICES TO 1,109 UNDUPLICATED CHILDREN. OVER 600 SENIOR RESIDENTS RECEIVED HOME DELVIERED OR CONGREGATE MEALS THAT PROVIDED NOURISHMENT AND COMPANIONSHIP.

4b	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 117,000 including grants of $ 112,500 ) (Revenue $ )
	EDUCATION: OUR GOAL IS TO ENSURE THAT ALL FAMILIES HAVE THE CAPACITY TO ACT AS PRIMARY CAREGIVERS BY CREATING HOME AND SCHOOL ENVIRONMENTS WHERE CHILDREN AND YOUTH HAVE EVERY OPPORTUNITY TO BECOME EDUCATED, SECURE AND PREPARED FOR ADULTHOOD. GOAL 1: SUCCESS BY 6/CREATING SUCCESSFUL EARLY LEARNERS - PROVIDE CHILDREN WITH THE CORE SKILLS TO SUCCEED IN SCHOOL AND ENSURE A HEALTHY START - THROUGH EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING PROGRAMS AT ELGIN CHILD AND FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER, EASTER SEALS DUPAGE AND FOX VALLEY REGION, AND YWCA ELGIN, 475 PRESCHOOL CHILDREN HAD ACCESS TO QUALITY AFFORDABLE PROGRAMING AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES. GOAL 2: READING SUCCESS - BUILD LITERACY SKILLS TO ENSURE ALL STUDENTS ARE READING AT GRADE LEVEL BY THE END OF THE 3RD GRADE. MORE THAN 800 YOUTH PARTICIPATED IN QUALITY AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS AT THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF ELGIN, THAT MOTIVATED STUDENTS TO STAY IN SCHOOL AND DECREASE RISKY BEHAVIORS. MORE THAN 80 YOUTH PARTICIPATED IN THE YWCA'S SCHOOL AGE CHILD CARE PROGRAM. GOAL 3: COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS - PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS TO ENSURE A COMMUNITY OF ENGAGED AND SUCCESSFUL ADULTS.

4c	(Code: ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )












	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 562,846 including grants of $ 252,758 ) (Revenue $ )
	DOLLY PARTON IMAGINATION LIBRARY: THIS EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING INITIATIVE PROVIDES MONTHLY BOOKS TO CHILDREN FROM BIRTH TO AGE FIVE AT NO COST TO PARENTS. LAST YEAR THE PROGRAM DISTRIBUTED OVER 33,000 BOOKS TO 4,248 CHILDREN, APPROXIMATELY 36% OF THE ELIGIBLE CHILDREN IN OUR COMMUNITY. KANE CO. GUIDE TO COMMUNITY SERVICES: A WEB-BASED INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICE FOR ALMOST ANY SOCIAL, HEALTH OR HUMAN SERVICE NEED IN KANE COUNTY. THE GUIDE IS USED BY BOTH SERVICE PROVIDERS AND COMMUNITY RESIDENTS, HELPING THEM TO FIND THE SERVICES THEY NEED. LAST YEAR THE GUIDE HAD 100,248 SITE VISITS FROM 76,613 USERS. MAKING KANE COUNTY FIT FOR KIDS: A COUNTY-WIDE COLLABORATION ON CHILDHOOD OBESITY THAT INVOLVES DEVELOPING A SUSTAINED, COUNTY-WIDE MOBILIZATION PLAN BASED ON FOUR MAJOR STRATEGIC ACTION PRINCIPLES THAT GO TO THE HEART OF THE SYSTEMS, POLICY AND ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGES NEEDED TO REVERSE THE EPIDEMIC. AS AN INAUGURAL PARTNER OF THE COALITION, WE HAVE PROVIDED FUNDING TO THE CONSORTIUM, WHICH HAS BEEN RETURNED TO THE ELGIN COMMUNITY THROUGH BOTH PLANNING EFFORTS AND DIRECT GRANTS. FREE TAX PREPARATION PROGRAM: LAST YEAR, THE UNITED WAY OF ELGIN PARTNERED WITH THE CENTER FOR ECONOMIC PROGRESS TO RECRUIT VOLUNTEERS AND PUBLICIZE THE FREE TAX PREPARATION PROGRAM. THROUGH THIS EFFORT, 1,414 RETURNS WRE COMPLETED, WHICH RESULTED IN 2.8 MILLION IN STATE AND FEDERAL TAX REFUNDS.

4d	Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
	(Expenses $ 562,846 including grants of $ 252,758 ) (Revenue $ )
4e	Total program service expenses979,546

1b	Sub-Total................
c	Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....
d	Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............	96,752	22,492

(A) Name and business address	(B) Description of services	(C) Compensation





2 Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization

1	Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: BUILDING COMMUNITY. IMPROVING LIVES. MAKING EVERY CONTRIBUTION COUNT.
2	Check this box
3	Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........	3	19
4	Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .....	4	19
5	Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2014 (Part V, line 2a) ......	5	6
6	Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .............	6	400
7a	Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........	7a	0
b	Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 .........	7b

(A) Name and Title	(B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)	(C) Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)		(D) Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC)	(F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
(A) Name and Title
(18) GLENN THEIRAULT........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X		0	0	0
(19) DAN WALTER........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X		0	0	0
(20) CHARLES BURNIDGE........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X		0	0	0
(21) TOM RAKOW........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X		0	0	0
(22) MARK SEIGLE........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X		0	0	0
(23) JACK SHALES........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X		0	0	0
(24) MIKE SHALES........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X		0	0	0
(25) LYNNE BOSLEY........................................................................ PRESIDENT	40.00 .......................		X	96,752	0	22,492

				(A) Total revenue	(B) Related or exempt function revenue	(C) Unrelated business revenue	(D) Revenue excluded from tax under sections 512-514
1a	Federated campaigns..1a		16,872
b	Membership dues....1b
c	Fundraising events....1c
d	Related organizations...1d
e	Government grants (contributions)1e

f	All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f		1,011,333

g	Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$
h	Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......			1,028,205
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2a
b
c
d
e
f	All other program service revenue .
g	Total. Add lines 2a–2f........
3	Investment income (including dividends, interest, and other similar amounts).......			41,918			41,918
4	Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..
5	Royalties...........
		(i) Real	(ii) Personal
6a	Gross rents
b	Less: rental expenses
c	Rental income or (loss)
d	Net rental income or (loss).......
		(i) Securities	(ii) Other
7a	Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory	147,499
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses	151,863
c	Gain or (loss)	-4,364
d	Net gain or (loss)..........			-4,364			-4,364
8a	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ..
	a		12,354
b	Less: direct expenses ...b
c	Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..			12,354			12,354
9a	Gross income from gaming activities. See Part IV, line 19 ...
	a
b	Less: direct expenses ...b
c	Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...
10a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances .
	a
b	Less: cost of goods sold ..b
c	Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..
Miscellaneous Revenue			Business Code
11a
b
c
d	All other revenue ....
e	Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......
12	Total revenue. See Instructions......			1,078,113			49,908


				(A) Beginning of year		(B) End of year
1	Cash–non-interest-bearing .............			12,318	1	20,268
2	Savings and temporary cash investments .........			784,657	2	638,194
3	Pledges and grants receivable, net ...........			374,226	3	354,705
4	Accounts receivable, net .............				4
5	Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of Schedule L ..................
					5
6	Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L
					6
7	Notes and loans receivable, net .............				7
8	Inventories for sale or use ..............				8
9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ..........			22,512	9	31,339
10a	Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D	10a	165,247
b	Less: accumulated depreciation .....	10b	142,822	17,415	10c	22,425
11	Investments—publicly traded securities ..........			962,872	11	976,296
12	Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....				12
13	Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .....				13
14	Intangible assets ...............				14
15	Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........			700	15	12,400
16	Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)......			2,174,700	16	2,055,627
17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses .........			39,102	17	53,904
18	Grants payable .................			21,211	18	1,639
19	Deferred revenue ................				19
20	Tax-exempt bond liabilities .............				20
21	Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D..				21
22	Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
	persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..........				22
23	Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..				23
24	Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ....				24
25	Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D....................				25	83,794
26	Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.........			60,313	26	139,337
	Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27	Unrestricted net assets ..............			592,222	27	467,913
28	Temporarily restricted net assets ...........			1,117,190	28	1,043,402
29	Permanently restricted net assets ...........			404,975	29	404,975
	Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here and complete lines 30 through 34.
30	Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds ........				30
31	Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund .....				31
32	Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds				32
33	Total net assets or fund balances ...........			2,114,387	33	1,916,290
34	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........			2,174,700	34	2,055,627