Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
| (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 listed in your governing document? | (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) | (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions) | |
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Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2010 | (b) 2011 | (c) 2012 | (d) 2013 | (e) 2014 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .... | 6,285,131 | 6,501,520 | 6,997,063 | 7,070,953 | 7,234,476 | 34,089,143 |
| 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 | 6,285,131 | 6,501,520 | 6,997,063 | 7,070,953 | 7,234,476 | 34,089,143 |
| 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. | 34,089,143 | |||||
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2010 | (b) 2011 | (c) 2012 | (d) 2013 | (e) 2014 | (f) Total | |
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| 7 | Amounts from line 4.. | 6,285,131 | 6,501,520 | 6,997,063 | 7,070,953 | 7,234,476 | 34,089,143 |
| 8 | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... | 19,789 | 17,103 | 12,791 | 10,775 | 9,702 | 70,160 |
| 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.).. | 197,390 | 220,625 | 208,946 | 227,122 | 214,167 | 1,068,250 |
| 11 | Total support Add lines 7 through 10. | 35,227,553 | |||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2010 | (b) 2011 | (c) 2012 | (d) 2013 | (e) 2014 | (f) Total | |
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| 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.) | ||||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2010 | (b) 2011 | (c) 2012 | (d) 2013 | (e) 2014 | (f) Total | |
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| 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.).. | ||||||
| Section A - Adjusted Net Income | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 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) |
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| 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) | |||||
| Section D - Distributions | Current Year | |
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| 1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes | ||
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2
Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity |
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| 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. | ||
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8
Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions |
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| 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 |
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Distributable amount for 2014 from Section C, line 6 |
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Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2014 (reasonable cause required--see instructions) |
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| 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 | ||||
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Carryover from 2009 not applied (see instructions) |
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| j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f. | ||||
| 4Distributions for 2014 from Section D, line 7: | ||||
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| a Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| b Applied to 2014 distributable amount | ||||
| c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4. | ||||
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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) |
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6
Remaining underdistributions for 2014. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1 (if amount greater than zero, see instructions) |
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7 Excess distributions carryover to 2015. Add lines 3j and 4c. |
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| 8 Breakdown of line 7: | ||||
| a From 2010.......X | ||||
| b From 2011.......X | ||||
| c From 2012.......X | ||||
| d From 2013....... | ||||
| e From 2014....... | ||||
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Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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| FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A, PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS: | THE FOLLOWING AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS WERE AWARDED GRANTS IN THIS FOCUS AREA: ASIAN COMMUNITY AND CULTURAL CENTER: YOUTH PROGRAM OFFERS MENTORING FOR AT-RISK YOUTH (LOW-INCOME, REFUGEES); PROMOTES SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL WELL-BEING; STRENGTHENS CONNECTIONS TO SCHOOL AND FAMILY; TEACHES LIFE AND COPING SKILLS. GRANT AMOUNT - $5,000. THE ARC OF LINCOLN: YOUTH PROGRAMMING PROVIDES YOUTH WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SUCH AS AUTISM AND DOWN SYNDROME, THE OPPORTUNITY TO HAVE MEANINGFUL INTERACTIONS WITH PEERS, ADULTS, AND THEIR COMMUNITY. IT DOES THIS BY HELPING TO CREATE INCLUSIVE RECREATION AND SOCIAL OPPORTUNITIES. GRANT AMOUNT - $5,000. BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF LINCOLN/LANCASTER COUNTY: BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF LINCOLN/LANCASTER COUNTY PROGRAM ENHANCES THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR BOYS AND GIRLS AS PARTICIPATING MEMBERS OF SOCIETY BY PROVIDING SERVICES BASED ON PRINCIPLES OF A YOUTH DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY WHICH PROMOTE THE HEALTH, SOCIAL, EDUCATIONAL, VOCATIONAL, CHARACTER AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT OF GIRLS AND BOYS SERVED. PRIORITY OUTCOMES INCLUDE: ACADEMIC SUCCESS, GOOD CHARACTER AND CITIZENSHIP, AND HEALTHY LIFESTYLES. YOUNG PEOPLE HAVE FUN IN A SAFE PLACE WHERE THEY CAN DEVELOP THE QUALITIES AND SKILLS TO BECOME RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS AND CARING ADULTS. GRANT AMOUNT - $25,000. CEDARS YOUTH SERVICES: CEDARS COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTER (CLC) PROGRAM COLLABORATES WITH CLINTON AND HARTLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS TO CREATE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS WHERE NEEDS ARE MET FOR EVERY STUDENT TO BE SUCCESSFUL ACADEMICALLY WHILE ALSO SUPPORTING BASIC FAMILY NEEDS. AS PART OF THE LINCOLN CLC INITIATIVE, CEDARS FULLY SUPPORTS AND WORKS TO MEET SHARED GOALS TO IMPROVE STUDENT LEARNING AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT; STRENGTHEN AND SUPPORT FAMILIES; AND STRENGTHEN AND ENGAGE NEIGHBORHOODS. GRANT AMOUNT - $70,000. CEDARS YOUTH SERVICES: CEDARS EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT CENTERS PROGRAM PROVIDES ACCREDITED, FULL-DAY, FULL-YEAR CHILD CARE TO CHILDREN SIX WEEKS TO SIX YEARS OLD. TWO CENTERS LOCATED IN HIGH POVERTY NEIGHBORHOODS OFFER QUALITY DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE SERVICES WHERE CHILDREN EXCEL IN A CULTURALLY RICH ENVIRONMENT. CENTERS UTILIZE CREATIVE CURRICULUM DESIGNED TO PROMOTE SCHOOL READINESS AND THE EFFECTIVE DEVELOPMENT OF SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL SKILLS. INDIVIDUALIZED ASSESSMENTS AND PLANS ARE CREATED FOR EACH CHILD. CLASSROOM TEACHERS PARTNER WITH PARENTS TO ENHANCE LEARNING AT HOME. GRANT AMOUNT - $169,500. CEDARS YOUTH SERVICES: CEDARS PARTNERS IN PERMANENCY (PIP) PROGRAM SERVES FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN AGES BIRTH THROUGH 18 YEARS. PIP WORKS TO PREVENT THE REMOVAL OF A CHILD OR CHILDREN FROM THEIR HOME. THE PROGRAM USES THE WRAP-AROUND PHILOSOPHY TO HELP CHILDREN AND FAMILIES REALIZE THEIR HOPES AND DREAMS AND ENSURE THAT CHILDREN AND YOUTH ARE GROWING UP SAFELY AND SUCCESSFULLY IN THEIR HOMES AND COMMUNITIES. THIS PROCESS BRINGS TOGETHER PEOPLE FROM VARIOUS PARTS OF THE FAMILY'S LIFE, INCLUDING OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS AND NON-FAMILY SUPPORTS, TO COORDINATE ACTIVITIES AND BLEND PERSPECTIVES TO HELP PROBLEM-SOLVE FOR SUCCESS. THERAPEUTIC SERVICES ARE ALSO IMPORTANT TO CREATING LONG-TERM IMPACT WITH FAMILIES. GRANT AMOUNT - $75,000. CITY IMPACT: IMPACT READING CENTER PROGRAM (IRC) SERVES ELEMENTARY AGE STUDENTS IN TARGETED TITLE I SCHOOLS (CURRENTLY ELLIOTT, CLINTON, MCPHEE, & HARTLEY ELEMENTARY). TEACHERS SELECT STUDENTS WHO ARE EITHER READING BELOW GRADE LEVEL OR IDENTIFIED AS BEING AT RISK FOR FAILURE IN READING. VOLUNTEERS PARTNER WITH A CHILD DURING THE DAY AND PROVIDE READING INSTRUCTION UTILIZING RESEARCH-BASED EFFECTIVE CURRICULUM THAT IS ALSO VOLUNTEER-FRIENDLY. EACH SCHOOL YEAR IRC VOLUNTEERS HAVE DAILY TUTORING SESSIONS WITH HUNDREDS OF STRUGGLING STUDENTS HELPING AND ENCOURAGING THEM TO ACHIEVE POSITIVE LITERACY RESULTS. GRANT AMOUNT - $35,000. COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP OF LANCASTER AND SAUNDERS COUNTIES: HEAD START AND EARLY HEAD START PROGRAMS PROVIDE EARLY INTERVENTIONS TO OUR COMMUNITY'S MOST VULNERABLE CHILDREN IN THE AREAS OF COGNITIVE, SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL, LINGUISTIC, AND PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT. HEAD START IS OFFERED THROUGH TWO PROGRAM OPTIONS: A PART-DAY, PART-YEAR PROGRAM OPTION THROUGH LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND A FULL-DAY, FULL-YEAR PROGRAM THROUGH EDUCARE OF LINCOLN. EARLY HEAD START, WHICH SERVES CHILDREN AGES 0 TO 3 AND THEIR FAMILIES AND PREGNANT WOMEN, IS ALSO OFFERED THROUGH A HOME-BASED PROGRAM AND FULL-DAY, FULL-YEAR PROGRAM THROUGH EDUCARE. THE MAJORITY OF ENROLLMENT SLOTS (90%) ARE RESERVED FOR CHILDREN FROM FAMILIES LIVING IN POVERTY, WHILE 10% ARE FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES. GRANT AMOUNT - $65,000. COMMUNITY CROPS: YOUNG URBAN FARMERS PROGRAM HELPS YOUTH GAIN CRITICAL SKILLS IN THE AREAS OF TEAMWORK AND COOPERATION, IMPROVING SOCIAL BEHAVIORS AND PROVIDING THE TOOLS NECESSARY FOR BECOMING POSITIVE MEMBERS OF THEIR COMMUNITIES. THROUGH COLLABORATIVE PROJECTS IN THE GARDENS AND THE KITCHEN, YOUTH BECOME LEADERS AT THEIR SCHOOLS AND IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. EMPHASIS IS PLACED ON JUSTICE AND EQUALITY, AND OPPORTUNITIES ARE CREATED FOR STUDENTS TO GIVE BACK TO THEIR COMMUNITIES. FOOD IS THE MEDIUM THROUGH WHICH THE PROGRAM ASSISTS LINCOLN YOUTH TO BECOME SUCCESSFUL, ENGAGED CITIZENS AND FUTURE ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDS OF OUR WORLD. GRANT AMOUNT - $5,000. CORNHUSKER COUNCIL BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA: COMMUNITY OUTREACH SCOUTING PROGRAM SEEKS COLLABORATIONS TO EXTEND SCOUTING TO MORE YOUTH IN LINCOLN. WITH SUCCESS, THE COUNCIL CONTINUES TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES IN DEVELOPING LEADERSHIP AND CHARACTER TO ASSIST LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS WITHIN MULTI-CULTURAL AND/OR LOW-INCOME AREAS OF LINCOLN. GRANT AMOUNT - $5,000. EL CENTRO DE LAS AMERICAS: ADELANTE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM INCREASES THE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF LATINOS BY OFFERING ACADEMIC CASE MANAGEMENT OF LATINO YOUTH AND BY PROVIDING SPANISH GED CLASSES. THE PROGRAM SEEKS TO INCREASE THE GRADUATION RATE AMONG LATINOS THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL OR GED GRADUATION. THE YOUTH CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM TRACKS GRADES, ATTENDANCE, AND BEHAVIOR REPORTS FOR YOUTH; BRINGS YOUTH IN FOR GROWTH SESSIONS ONCE A WEEK; AND TACKLES ANY BARRIERS TO ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, WHILE ALSO CONNECTING THEM TO NECESSARY ASSISTANCE SUCH AS TUTORING. GRANT AMOUNT - $20,000. FAMILY SERVICE ASSOCIATION OF LINCOLN: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROGRAM PROVIDES THERAPY AND COMMUNITY RESPONSE SERVICES TO YOUTH AND FAMILIES IN 14 LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS. SERVICES ARE CURRENTLY PROVIDED AT 7 ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS, 3 MIDDLE SCHOOLS, AND 4 HIGH SCHOOLS WHICH ASSIST STUDENTS AND FAMILIES IN DEALING WITH LIFE STRESSORS THAT IMPACT THEIR BEHAVIORS AND RELATIONSHIPS AT SCHOOL AND HOME. PROVIDING SERVICES WITHIN SCHOOL SETTINGS FREE OF CHARGE SERVES FAMILIES WHO OTHERWISE ARE NOT ABLE TO ACCESS HELP BECAUSE OF THE ECONOMIC HARDSHIP OF NOT QUALIFYING FOR MEDICAID/MAGELLAN OR THIRD PARTY INSURANCE. TRAINED STAFF MEMBERS MEET WITH YOUTH AT THEIR SCHOOL, WHICH IS A NATURAL AND FAMILIAR ENVIRONMENT. GRANT AMOUNT - $20,000. FAMILY SERVICE ASSOCIATION OF LINCOLN: EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT CENTER PROGRAM IS BASED ON ACTIVE LEARNING, DIRECT HANDS-ON EXPERIENCES WITH PEOPLE, OBJECTS, EVENTS AND IDEAS. CHILDREN ARE ENCOURAGED TO CONSTRUCT THEIR OWN KNOWLEDGE BY PURSUING THEIR PERSONAL INTERESTS/GOALS, GUIDED BY TEACHERS WHO UNDERSTAND THE IMPORTANT LEARNING AREAS. TEACHERS PLAN EXPERIENCES THAT OFFER PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, INTELLECTUAL AND SOCIAL SUPPORTS NECESSARY TO DEVELOP AND LEARN. ACTIVE LEARNING IS CENTRAL TO ALL ACTIVITIES IN THE PROGRAM, WHETHER PLANNED BY STAFF OR INITIATED BY CHILDREN. DURING LEARNING, TEACHERS EXPAND CHILDREN'S THINKING WITH DIVERSE MATERIALS AND NURTURING INTERACTIONS. GRANT AMOUNT - $85,000. FAMILY SERVICE ASSOCIATION OF LINCOLN: COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTER PROGRAM OFFERS CHILDREN, YOUTH, FAMILIES AND NEIGHBORHOOD RESIDENTS PROGRAMMING WITH THE GOAL TO HAVE IMPROVED LEARNING OUTCOMES, INCREASED ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND ACCESSIBLE SUPPORT SERVICES BECAUSE OF STRONG SCHOOL/COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS THAT ARE CONNECTED IN MEANINGFUL WAYS. GRANT AMOUNT - $60,000. GUIDANCE TO SUCCESS YOUTH CLUB: HIGHER LEARNING PROGRAM IS AN EDUCATIONAL AND LIFE SKILLS PROGRAM WHOSE OBJECTIVE IS TO ENHANCE YOUTH'S KNOWLEDGE BY PROVIDING A STRONGER BACKGROUND FOR YOUTH TO BECOME SUCCESSFUL IN THE EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM AND IN LIFE. THE PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT AND BUILDS SELF-AWARENESS BY PROVIDING TUTORING, LEARNING PROPER RESEARCHING TECHNIQUES, LIFE SKILLS CURRICULUM, TEST PREPARATION (ACT/GED), COMPUTER SKILLS, COLLEGE VISITS, AND EDUCATIONAL CLUBS LIKE SCIENCE, MATH, AND READING, ETC. GRANT AMOUNT - $5,000 HEARTLAND BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS (HBBBS): BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS PROGRAM PROVIDES PROFESSIONALLY SUPPORTED ONE TO ONE MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS WITH MEASURABLE IMPACT TO SCHOOL-AGED YOUTH. WE ARE A NATIONALLY PROVEN EVIDENCE BASED PROGRAM. HBBBS SERVES YOUTH WHO ARE PRIMARILY FROM LOW-INCOME/SINGLE PARENT FAMILIES WHO ARE IN NEED OF A SPECIAL FRIEND TO HELP THEM BUILD SELF-ESTEEM, IMPROVE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, AND STRENGTHEN THEIR DEVELOPM |
| FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4B, PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS: | THE FOLLOWING AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS WERE AWARDED GRANTS IN THIS FOCUS AREA: AMERICAN RED CROSS- CORNHUSKER CHAPTER: DISASTER SERVICES PROGRAM FOSTERS COMMUNITY-WIDE RESILIENCY BY HELPING PEOPLE PREPARE FOR, RESPOND TO, AND RECOVER FROM DISASTERS WITH PARTICULAR FOCUS ON VULNERABLE AND UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS. THE PROGRAM ENHANCES INDIVIDUAL AND COMMUNITY RESILIENCY BY ENCOMPASSING ALL ASPECTS OF THE DISASTER CYCLE INCLUDING PREPAREDNESS, RESPONSE, RECOVERY AND MITIGATION. DISASTER RESPONSE WORKERS PROVIDE DIRECT ASSISTANCE WITH SHELTER, FOOD, AND HEALTH AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CLIENTS' NEEDS. GRANT AMOUNT - $78,000. ASIAN COMMUNITY AND CULTURAL CENTER: FAMILY RESOURCE PROGRAM ADVANCES THE STABILITY OF ASIAN AND OTHER MINORITY FAMILIES IN LINCOLN WHO FACE ECONOMIC AND CULTURAL BARRIERS TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY. THE PROGRAM HELPS FAMILIES BUILD ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY; PURSUE CITIZENSHIP AND EMPLOYMENT; ESTABLISH MEDICAL/DENTAL HOMES; PROVIDES MEALS; HELPS WITH SNAP APPLICATIONS AND RENEWALS; AND HELPS FAMILIES FILE STATE AND FEDERAL INCOME TAX RETURNS. THE PROGRAM ALSO TRANSLATES IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS FROM OTHER RELEVANT HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES, ENHANCING THEIR ABILITY TO SERVE THESE CLIENTS WITH LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY. GRANT AMOUNT - $5,000. CASA FOR LANCASTER COUNTY: COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATE PROGRAM RECRUITS, TRAINS AND SUPPORTS COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS WHO ADVOCATE FOR THE NEEDS AND BEST INTERESTS OF ABUSED, NEGLECTED, TRUANT AND UNGOVERNABLE CHILDREN IN JUVENILE COURT. THE GOALS OF A CASA VOLUNTEER ARE TO PROVIDE A VOICE FOR CHILDREN IN THE COURT SYSTEM, EXPEDITE PERMANENCY, PROVIDE REFERRALS FOR NEEDED SERVICES, AND ENSURE THAT CHILDREN HAVE SAFE PERMANENT HOMES. GRANT AMOUNT - $21,000. CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES: EMERGENCY SERVICES PROGRAM PROVIDES CASH ASSISTANCE TO HOMELESS CLIENTS TO ASSIST IN OBTAINING HOUSING AND ALSO TO THE NEAR HOMELESS IN ORDER THAT THOSE FAMILIES/INDIVIDUALS DO NOT LOSE THEIR HOUSING. THESE PAYMENTS ARE PRIMARILY FOR RENT AND UTILITIES. APPLICANTS RECEIVE BUDGET COUNSELING AND REFERRALS IN ADDITION TO WHATEVER CASH ASSISTANCE MIGHT BE AVAILABLE. GRANT AMOUNT - $18,000. CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES: ST. FRANCIS FOOD PANTRY PROGRAM PROVIDES A WEEK'S WORTH OF FOOD FOR OVER 8,000 INDIVIDUALS EVERY YEAR WITHIN LINCOLN/LANCASTER COUNTY. THE PANTRY ADDRESSES THE PROBLEM OF HUNGER IN OUR COMMUNITY AND ALSO ACTS AS AN INCOME EXTENDER BY ALLOWING FAMILIES TO UTILIZE THE MONIES THEY WOULD HAVE SPENT ON FOOD ON OTHER VITAL NECESSITIES SUCH AS SHELTER AND UTILITIES. THE PANTRY ASSISTS FAMILIES IN OBTAINING A MORE STABLE FOOD SOURCE BY EDUCATING AND ASSISTING CLIENTS TO OBTAIN FOOD STAMPS WHEN NEEDED. GRANT AMOUNT - $6,000. CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES: ST. GIANNA WOMEN'S HOMES IS A TRANSITIONAL, SELF-CONTAINED, AND SECURE HOUSING PROGRAM FOR WOMEN FLEEING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. RESIDENTS RECEIVE INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES INCLUDING ASSISTANCE DEALING WITH PAST ABUSE AND RELATIONSHIP ISSUES; PROCURING PERMANENT HOUSING AND EMPLOYMENT; ASSESSING NEEDS AND OBTAINING SERVICES FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE ISSUES; AND OBTAINING SERVICES AND LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR CUSTODY AND OTHER ISSUES THAT ARE OFTEN PART OF A DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SITUATION. GRANT AMOUNT - $19,000. CEDARS YOUTH SERVICES: CEDARS HEALTHY FAMILIES AMERICA (HFA) PARENT SUPPORT PROGRAM IS A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN CEDARS AND LINCOLN/LANCASTER COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO CONDUCT LONG-TERM HOME VISITATION WITH PREGNANT WOMEN AND THEIR FAMILIES DEEMED PRESUMPTIVELY ELIGIBLE FOR MEDICAID. THE PROGRAM FOLLOWS THE HEALTHY FAMILIES AMERICA MODEL, WHICH IS PROVEN TO PREVENT CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT ALONG WITH MANY OTHER NEGATIVE OUTCOMES. IN ADDITION TO REGULAR HOME VISITS, THE PROGRAM PROVIDES SAFETY AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT; ASSESSMENT OF CHILDREN'S DEVELOPMENT; AND CORRESPONDING PARENTING EDUCATION, AS WELL AS MORE TRADITIONAL COMPONENTS OF CASE MANAGEMENT TO ACHIEVE SELF-SUFFICIENCY. GRANT AMOUNT - $24,000. CEDARS YOUTH SERVICES: CEDARS EMERGENCY SHELTER SERVICES PROVIDES EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR RUNAWAY, HOMELESS OR UNACCOMPANIED YOUTH. THIS PROGRAM FOCUSES ITS SERVICES ON YOUTH FROM AGE 13 TO 18, BUT WILL SERVE YOUTH THAT ARE YOUNGER WHEN NECESSARY AND APPROPRIATE. IN ADDITION TO THE PROVISION OF SAFE SHELTER, YOUTH ARE PROVIDED WITH SERVICE PLANNING AND CASE MANAGEMENT THAT IS APPROPRIATE TO EACH INDIVIDUAL'S SITUATION. BASED ON INDIVIDUAL NEEDS, YOUTH ARE ALSO OFFERED TRAINING IN INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS; PARENTING EDUCATION; AND INDIVIDUAL, GROUP AND FAMILY COUNSELING. GRANT AMOUNT - $38,000. CEDARS YOUTH SERVICES: CEDARS EMERGENCY FOOD ASSISTANCE TO STREET YOUTH PROGRAM CONDUCTS OUTREACH AND ENGAGES HOMELESS AND RUNAWAY YOUTH TO SEEK MORE FORMAL ASSISTANCE IN CREATING SAFER, MORE STABLE LIVING SITUATIONS AND TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE(S) THAT LED TO THEIR HOMELESSNESS. STREET OUTREACH WORKERS FREQUENT PLACES WHERE THE TARGET POPULATION CAN TYPICALLY BE FOUND, AND GIVE PRESENTATIONS TO CREATE COMMUNITY AWARENESS. WORKERS TYPICALLY HAND OUT HYGIENE KITS, EMERGENCY FOOD, CLOTHING AND BLANKETS, TRANSPORTATION VOUCHERS, AND OTHER ITEMS THAT CAN ASSIST YOUTH IN ADDRESSING AN IMMEDIATE NEED. GRANT AMOUNT - $5,000. CENTER FOR PEOPLE IN NEED, INC: NEIGHBORHOOD FOOD PROGRAM PROVIDES FOOD, INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES FOR LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS OF LANCASTER COUNTY AND DISTRIBUTES FOOD AND USDA COMMODITIES TO LOW-INCOME AREAS IN LINCOLN AT FOUR NEIGHBORHOOD SITES: F STREET RECREATION CENTER, MALONE COMMUNITY CENTER, OAK LAKE CHURCH, AND THE CENTER FOR PEOPLE IN NEED. GRANT AMOUNT - $25,000. COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP OF LANCASTER AND SAUNDERS COUNTIES: BASIC AND EMERGENCY NEEDS SERVICES PROGRAM PROVIDES SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN LANCASTER COUNTY WHO ARE EITHER HOMELESS, OR FACE AN IMMINENT THREAT FOR BECOMING HOMELESS THROUGH FOUR PROGRAMS. EMERGENCY SERVICES PROVIDE RENT PAYMENT, UTILITY, AND DEPOSIT ASSISTANCE TO NEAR-HOMELESS OR HOMELESS FAMILIES. HOMELESS VOUCHERS PROVIDE HOUSING STABILITY CASE MANAGEMENT TO FAMILIES ON A SECTION 8 HOUSING VOUCHER. REPRESENTATIVE PAYEE PROVIDES FINANCIAL CASE MANAGEMENT TO SOCIAL SECURITY RECIPIENTS WHO HAVE BEEN DEEMED UNFIT TO MANAGE THEIR BENEFIT PAYMENTS. TENANT SUPPORT SERVICES PROVIDE EDUCATION AND MEDIATION TO LANDLORDS AND TENANTS WITH A GOAL OF EVICTION PREVENTION. GRANT AMOUNT - $30,000. COMMUNITY CROPS: COMMUNITY GARDENS PROGRAM PROVIDES GARDENING SPACE FOR LINCOLN RESIDENTS TO GROW FRESH, HEALTHY FOOD FOR THEMSELVES AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE PROGRAM COLLABORATES WITH CHURCHES AND OTHER INSTITUTIONS TO CREATE NEW GARDEN SPACES AND REACH MORE PEOPLE IN NEED. EACH GARDEN ALLOCATES UNUSED LANDS TO GROW FRESH PRODUCE FOR FAMILIES NEEDING ASSISTANCE ACCESSING FOOD. THE PROGRAM CONTINUALLY LOOKS FOR NEW AND INNOVATIVE WAYS TO HELP PEOPLE HAVE A SUCCESSFUL GARDENING EXPERIENCE. GRANT AMOUNT - $6,000. EL CENTRO DE LAS AMERICAS: MUJERES EN CONFINAZA - WOMEN AMONG FRIENDS PROGRAM IS AN OUTREACH AND REFERRAL PROGRAM WHICH TARGETS LATINA WOMEN AND THEIR CHILDREN WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. THE PROGRAM HOSTS AND FACILITATES WEEKLY SUPPORT GROUPS BY PROVIDING A SAFE SPACE IN WHICH SPANISH-SPEAKING VICTIMS CAN CONVERSE IN THEIR NATIVE LANGUAGE AND LEARN ABOUT RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO THEM. A BILINGUAL SPECIALIST HELPS TO BUILD A SUPPORT SYSTEM WHILE CONNECTING VICTIMS TO OTHER IMPORTANT COMMUNITY RESOURCES. GRANT AMOUNT - $8,000. EL CENTRO DE LAS AMERICAS: CRISIS ASSISTANCE & PREVENTION PROGRAM COMBINES THE ELEMENTS OF EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE, RESOURCE NAVIGATION, AND CASE MANAGEMENT IN ORDER TO HELP CLIENTS OBTAIN ESSENTIAL RESOURCES FOR THEMSELVES AND THEIR FAMILIES, GAIN EMPLOYMENT, AND AVOID HOMELESSNESS. CLIENTS RECEIVE ASSISTANCE COMPLETING EMPLOYMENT APPLICATIONS, CREATING RESUMES, OBTAINING PANTRY, CLOTHING, UTILITY/RENT, AND OTHER ESSENTIAL NEEDS, AND APPLYING FOR TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS, SUCH AS MEDICAID AND SNAP. EACH CLIENT IS PROVIDED CASE MANAGEMENT TO ENSURE THEY RECEIVE ESSENTIAL NEEDS ALONG WITH FOLLOW-UP COMMUNICATION TO SUPPORT THE CLIENT AS THEY CONTINUE TO WORK TOWARDS SELF-SUSTAINABILITY. THE GOAL IS TO HELP REMOVE BARRIERS PREVENT HOUSING AND FINANCIAL STABILITY. GRANT AMOUNT - $12,000. FOOD BANK OF LINCOLN, INC: FOOD BANK MOBILE PANTRY PROGRAM-PRODUCE PURCHASING SUPPORT PARTNERS WITH THE CENTER FOR PEOPLE IN NEED, JACOB'S WELL/FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, THE BAY, THE VETERANS ADMINISTRATION, CITY OF LINCOLN, LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, CAPITOL CITY CHRISTIAN CHURCH, THE MALONE CENTER, AND OAK LAKE CHURCH TO DELIVER FOOD INTO LINCOLN'S LOW INCOME NEIGHBORHOODS AND IMPROVE ACCESS TO FOOD & GROCERY PRODUCTS. GRANT AMOUNT - $30,000. FOOD BANK OF LINCOLN, INC: BACK PACK PROGRAM PROVIDES BACKPACKS FILLED WITH FOOD TO STUDENTS IN NEED OF FOOD OVER THE WEEKEND. THE PROGRAM PRIMARILY TARGETS STUDENTS WHO QUALIFY FOR THEIR SCHOOL'S FREE LUNCH PROGRAM. MANY OF THESE STUDENTS RELY ON THEIR SCHOOL'S BREAKFASTS AND LUNCHES FOR THEIR MOST NUTRITIOUS MEALS OF THE DAY. IN SOME C |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2 | TWO BOARD MEMBERS ARE MARRIED. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 | THE FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO AND FORMALLY REVIEWED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRIOR TO SUBMISSION TO THE IRS. THE INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS PRESENT THE FORM 990 ANNUALLY AT THE OCTOBER BOARD MEETING. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEW THE FORM 990 FOCUSING ON SIGNIFICANT AREAS OF THE TAX RETURN AND HOW THESE AREAS RELATE TO THE ANNUAL AUDITIED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C | DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AND MEMBERS OF COMMITTEES WITH BOARD-DELEGATED POWERS ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ANNUALLY ANY RELATIONSHIPS WHERE THEY AND/OR THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS MAY HAVE PERSONAL OR FINANCIAL INTERESTS THAT COULD INFLUENCE THEIR DECISION MAKING ABILITY. THEY ALSO SIGN A STATEMENT AFFIRMING THAT THEY HAVE RECEIVED, READ,AND WILL COMPLY WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. THEY ARE REQUIRED TO AFFIRM THEIR UNDERSTANDING THAT THE ORGANIZATION IS CHARITABLE AND MUST ENGAGE PRIMARILY IN ACTIVITIES WHICH ACCOMPLISH ONE OR MORE OF ITS TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSES. BOARD MEMBERS AND VOLUNTEERS MAY NOT SERVE ON A FUNDING TEAMS THAT RECOMMEND GRANT AWARDS TO ORGANIZATIONS WHERE THERE MAY BE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST BETWEEN THAT PERSON AND THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION. WHERE A GOVERNING BOARD MEMBER BELIEVES THAT A MATTER TO BE VOTED UPON WILL PRESENT A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THAT MEMBER WILL ANNOUNCE THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND WILL HOLD SILENT DURING DISCUSSION ON THE ISSUE. THE MEMBER WILL REFRAIN FROM VOTING ON ANY MOTIONS AFFECTING THE DECLARED CONFLICT OF INTEREST. IF THE GOVERNING BOARD OR COMMITTEE HAS REASONABLE CAUSE TO BELIEVE A MEMBER HAS FAILED TO DISCLOSE ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, IT SHALL INFORM THE MEMBER AND ALLOW THEM TO EXPLAIN THE ALLEGED FAILURE TO DISCLOSE. APPOINTED STAFF WILL REVIEW DECLARED CONFLICTS PRIOR TO VOTING AND BRING POSSIBLE CONFLICTS TO THE ATTENTION OF THE BOARD PRESIDENT AND/OR THE COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON. THE MINUTES OF THE GOVERNING BOARD AND ALL COMMITTEES WITH BOARD DELEGATED POWERS SHALL CONTAIN: THE NAMES OF THE PERSONS WHO DISCLOSED OR WERE FOUND TO HAVE AN ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST; THE NATURE OF THE CONFLICT; ANY ACTION TAKEN TO DETERMINE WHETHER A CONFLICT OF INTEREST WAS PRESENT; NAMES OF PERSONS PRESENT FOR DISCUSSIONS AND VOTES RELATING TO THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST; THE CONTENT OF THE DISCUSSION AND A RECORD OF ANY VOTES TAKEN IN CONNECTION WITH THE DISCUSSION. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 | THE GOVERNING-BOARD APPOINTED COMPENSATION COMMITTEE CONDUCTED THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PERFORMANCE REVIEW. NO COMMITTEE MEMBER HAD A REAL OR PERCEIVED CONFLICT OF INTEREST WITH RESPECT TO THE COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENT. COMPENSATION WAS DETERMINED BASED ON JOB PERFORMANCE WITHIN LIMITS OF UNITED WAY BUDGET PARAMETERS USING COMPARABILITY DATA FOR SIMILARLY QUALIFIED PERSONS IN COMPARABLE POSITIONS AT SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE DOCUMENTED THE DELIBERATION PROCESS AND THE BASIS FOR ITS DECISIONS. THE COMMITTEE REPORTED ITS DETERMINATION AND RECOMMENDED BOARD APPROVAL AT THE JUNE 2011 BOARD MEETING IN EXECUTIVE SESSION. THE EXECUTIVE SESSION DISCUSSION AND BOARD REVIEW AND APPROVAL WERE DOCUMENTED IN THE MINUTES. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CONDUCTED THE PERFORMANCE REVIEW FOR THE SR. DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION. COMPENSATION WAS DETERMINED BASED ON JOB PERFORMANCE WITHIN LIMITS OF UNITED WAY BUDGET PARAMETERS USING COMPARABILITY DATA FOR SIMILARLY QUALIFIED PERSONS IN COMPARABLE POSITIONS AT SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORTED THE DETERMINATION AND BASIS FOR CONCLUSIONS TO MEMBERS OF THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE. THE COMMITTEE REPORTED THE DETERMINATION TO THE UNITED WAY BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR APPROVAL AT THE JUNE 2011 BOARD MEETING IN EXECUTIVE SESSION. THE EXECUTIVE SESSION DISCUSSION AND BOARD REVIEW AND APPROVAL WERE DOCUMENTED IN THE MINUTES. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 | THE ORGANIZATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, AND FORM 990 ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC VIA POSTING TO ITS WEBSITE AT WWW.UNITEDWAYLINCOLN.ORG. IN ADDITION, GOVERNING DOCUMENTS INCLUDING ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION, BYLAWS, AND 501 (C) (3) DETERMINATION LETTER ARE MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH ALLOWED INSPECTION AT THE LOCAL UNITED WAY OFFICE. COPIES OF THESE DOCUMENTS ARE PROVIDED TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. |
| FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C | UNITED WAY OF LINCOLN AND LANCASTER COUNTY'S FINANCE COMMITTEE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR OVERSIGHT AND APPROVAL OF THE ANNUAL AUDIT AND THE FORM 990. |
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