TY 2015 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) BARRY GATES...................................................................... IMMEDIATE PAST PRES-2015	1.00 .................	X	X
(2) JAN GARVIN...................................................................... TREASURER	1.00 .................	X	X
(3) NICK CUSICK...................................................................... PRESIDENT	1.00 .................	X	X
(4) MAUREEN BRASE-HOUCHIN...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 .................	X
(5) MICHAEL COX...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 .................	X
(6) CAMERON HINDS...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 .................	X
(7) DR STEVE JOEL...................................................................... PRESIDENT-ELECT	1.00 .................	X	X
(8) MONICA LEDBETTER...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 .................	X
(9) JUDY MUYSKENS...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 .................	X
(10) KEN VANCLEAVE...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 .................	X
(11) JAN ZOUCHA...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 .................	X
(12) BRIAN BECK...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 .................	X
(13) DWIGHT BROWN...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 .................	X
(14) COLLEEN JONES...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 .................	X
(15) PHILIP MULLIN...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 .................	X
(16) RYAN NELSON...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 .................	X
(17) LINDA ROBINSON RUTZ...................................................................... VICE PRESIDENT	1.00 .................	X	X

(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)
(18) TIM SABO........................................................................ ASSISTANT TREASURER	1.00 .......................	X	X	0	0
(19) JEFF SYLVESTER........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(20) CHRIS CALLIHAN........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(21) BILL MUELLER........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(22) KIM ROBAK........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(23) DORIS ROBERTSON........................................................................ SECRETARY 2016	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(24) KEVIN WAILES........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(25) JIM BARONE........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(26) BRIAN CHAFFIN........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(27) CONNIE DUNCAN........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(28) TODD DUNCAN........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(29) RHONDA LAHM........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(30) RUSS SEBEK........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(31) DENNIS STEEN........................................................................ SECRETARY 2015	1.00 .......................	X	X	0	0
(32) NOLA DERBY-BENNETT........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(33) ADAM KROFT........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(34) KATIE THOMPSON........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(35) JENNIFER WOOSTER........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(36) BRIAN WACHMAN........................................................................ EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00 .......................		X	118,786	18,557
(37) MARY ALDRICH-KNIGHT........................................................................ CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER	40.00 .......................		X	76,478	4,896

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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

2015

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

UNITED WAY OF LINCOLN AND LANCASTER
COUNTY

Employer identification number

47-0376624

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 (Form 990 or 990-EZ))

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 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 11285F

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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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) 2011	(b) 2012	(c) 2013	(d) 2014	(e) 2015	(f) Total
1	Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any unusual grants.) ....	6,501,520	6,997,063	7,070,953	7,234,476	7,274,672	35,078,684
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	6,501,520	6,997,063	7,070,953	7,234,476	7,274,672	35,078,684
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)..
6	Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.						35,078,684

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2011	(b) 2012	(c) 2013	(d) 2014	(e) 2015	(f) Total
7	Amounts from line 4..	6,501,520	6,997,063	7,070,953	7,234,476	7,274,672	35,078,684
8	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...	17,103	12,791	10,775	9,702	11,586	61,957
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.)..	220,625	208,946	227,122	214,167	207,520	1,078,380
11	Total support. Add lines 7 through 10.						36,219,021

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 2015 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f)) .........

96.850 %

Public support percentage for 2014 Schedule A, Part II, line 14 ...............

96.770 %

16a

33 1/3% support test—2015. 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—2014. 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—2015. 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
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10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2014. 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) 2015

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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) 2011	(b) 2012	(c) 2013	(d) 2014	(e) 2015	(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) 2011	(b) 2012	(c) 2013	(d) 2014	(e) 2015	(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 2015 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) .........

Public support percentage from 2014 Schedule A, Part III, line 15 ...............

Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage

Investment income percentage for 2015 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) ......

Investment income percentage from 2014 Schedule A, Part III, line 17 .............

19a

331/3% support tests—2015. 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—2014. 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) 2015

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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 (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) 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 section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) .

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

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 9a) 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 9a) 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 section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer line 10b 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

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part IV

Supporting Organizations (continued)

Yes

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

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, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) 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) 2015

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Part V

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

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

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) 2015

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Part V

Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations (continued)

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 2015 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-2015	(iii) Distributable Amount for 2015
1 Distributable amount for 2015 from Section C, line 6
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2015 (reasonable cause required--see instructions)
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015:
a
b
c
d From 2013.......
e From 2014.......
fTotal of lines 3a through e
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years
h Applied to 2015 distributable amount
i Carryover from 2010 not applied (see instructions)
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f.
4Distributions for 2015 from Section D, line 7:
$
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years
b Applied to 2015 distributable amount
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4.
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2015, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2 (if amount greater than zero, see instructions)
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2015. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1 (if amount greater than zero, see instructions)
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2016. Add lines 3j and 4c.
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a
b
c Excess from 2013.......
d From 2014.......
e From 2015.......

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2015)

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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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

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Additional Data

Software ID:
Software Version:

- TIN:

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

2015

Name of the organization

UNITED WAY OF LINCOLN AND LANCASTER
COUNTY

Employer identification number

47-0376624

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 other 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) (2015)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015) Page 2

Name of organization UNITED WAY OF LINCOLN AND LANCASTER COUNTY

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) (2015)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)

Page 3

Name of organization UNITED WAY OF LINCOLN AND LANCASTER COUNTY		Employer identification number 47-0376624

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) (2015)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)

Page 4


Name of organization UNITED WAY OF LINCOLN AND LANCASTER COUNTY			Employer identification number 47-0376624
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.) $ 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

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)

Additional Data

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Software Version:

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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Financial Statements

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on 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

2015

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

UNITED WAY OF LINCOLN AND LANCASTER
COUNTY

Employer identification number

47-0376624

Part I

Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on 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" on 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, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet

Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, 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" on 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 on 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 on 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.

Cat. No. 52283D

Schedule D (Form 990) 2015

Page 2

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" on 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


b	If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table:		Amount
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" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.

		(a)Current year	(b)Prior year	(c)Two years back	(d)Three years back	(e)Four years back

1a	Beginning of year balance ....
b	Contributions ...
c	Net investment earnings, gains, and losses
d	Grants or scholarships ...
e	Other expenditures for facilities and programs ...
f	Administrative expenses ....
g	End of year balance ......

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

Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet

The percentages on 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" on 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' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.

Description of property		(a) Cost or other basis (investment)	(b)Cost or other basis (other)	(c) Accumulated depreciation	(d) Book value

1a	Land ...
b	Buildings
c	Leasehold improvements
d	Equipment ...	167,694	135,830	31,864
e	Other ...
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..				31,864

Schedule D (Form 990) 2015

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Part VII

InvestmentsOther Securities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on 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
(3)Other
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)

Part VIII

InvestmentsProgram Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on 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

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)

Part IX

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

(a) Description				(b) Book value

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........

Part X

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

1.(a) Description of liability	(b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes
COMMUNITY COLLABORATIVES PAYABLE	504,218
CUSTODIAL FUNDS	44,111
CAMPAIGN DESIGNATIONS	2,068,782
OPERATIONS PAYABLE	1,392,822
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)	4,009,933
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

Schedule D (Form 990) 2015

Page 4

Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1	Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements .......			1	4,719,499
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a	Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ....	2a
b	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2b
c	Recoveries of prior year grants ...........	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	2d	85,730
e	Add lines 2a through 2d .....................			2e	85,730
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1..................			3	4,633,769
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	2,774,279
c	Add lines 4a and 4b....................			4c	2,774,279
5	Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ......			5	7,408,048

Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1	Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ...........			1	4,556,230
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	85,730
e	Add lines 2a through 2d....................			2e	85,730
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1...................			3	4,470,500
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	2,774,279
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.....................			4c	2,774,279
5	Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ......			5	7,244,779

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
PART X, LINE 2:	THE ORGANIZATION IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, EXCEPT ON NET INCOME DERIVED FROM UNRELATED BUSINESS ACTIVITIES. FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2016, THE ORGANIZATION HAD NO UNRELATED BUSINESS ACTIVITY. THE ORGANIZATION BELIEVES IT HAS APPROPRIATE SUPPORT FOR ANY TAX POSITIONS TAKEN, AND AS SUCH, DOES NOT HAVE ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT ARE MATERIAL TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:	DIRECT FUNDRAISING EXPENSE 85,730.
PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:	DONOR DESIGNATIONS 2,537,620. PROVISION FOR UNCOLLECTIBLE PLEDGES 236,659.
PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:	DIRECT FUNDRAISING EXPENSE 85,730.
PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:	DONOR DESIGNATIONS 2,537,620. PROVISION FOR UNCOLLECTIBLE PLEDGES 236,659.

Schedule D (Form 990) 2015

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SCHEDULE G (Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19, or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. right arrow

Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrow

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

OMB No. 1545-0047

2015

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization
UNITED WAY OF LINCOLN AND LANCASTER
COUNTY

Employer identification number

47-0376624

Part I

Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 17.

Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this part.

Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.

a	Mail solicitations	e	Solicitation of non-government grants
b	Internet and email solicitations	f	Solicitation of government grants
c	Phone solicitations	g	Special fundraising events
d	In-person solicitations

Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees

or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?

YesNo

If "Yes," list the ten highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization.

(i) Name and address of individual or entity (fundraiser)	(iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions?
	Yes	No










Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit contributions or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.

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

Cat. No. 50083H

Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part II

Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 of fundraising event contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, lines 1 and 6b. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.

		(a) Event #1 HELPING HANDS AUCTION (event type)	(b) Event #2 GOLF TOURNAMENT (event type)	(d) Total events (add col. (a) through col. (c))
1	Gross receipts . . . . .	58,135	28,848	86,983
2	Less: Contributions . . . .	35,715		35,715
3	Gross income (line 1 minus line 2) . . . . . .	22,420	28,848	51,268

4	Cash prizes . . . . .
5	Noncash prizes . . . .
6	Rent/facility costs . . . .	11,848	13,442	25,290
7	Food and beverages . . .
8	Entertainment . . . .
9	Other direct expenses . . .	3,409	275	3,684
10	Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . .			28,974
11	Net income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d). . . . . . . . . .			22,294

Part III

Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.

		(a) Bingo	(b) Pull tabs/Instant bingo/progressive bingo	(c) Other gaming	(d) Total gaming (add col.(a) through col.(c))
1	Gross revenue . . . . .

2	Cash prizes . . . . .
3	Noncash prizes . . . .
4	Rent/facility costs . . . .
5	Other direct expenses . . .	3,409	275	3,684

Volunteer labor . . . .

	Yes %
	No

	Yes %
	No

	Yes %
	No

Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . . right arrow

Net gaming income summary. Subtract line 7 from line 1, column (d). . . . . . . . . right arrow

Enter the state(s) in which the organization conducts gaming activities:

Is the organization licensed to conduct gaming activities in each of these states? . . . . . . . .

YesNo

If "No," explain:

10a

Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? . . .

YesNo

If "Yes," explain:

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Does the organization conduct gaming activities with nonmembers? . . . . . . . . . . .

YesNo

Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity

formed to administer charitable gaming? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YesNo

Indicate the percentage of gaming activity conducted in:

The organization's facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13a

An outside facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13b

Enter the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:

Name

Address

15a

Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming

revenue? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YesNo

If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow

$ and the

amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow

$ .

If "Yes," enter name and address of the third party:

Name

Address

Gaming manager information:

Name

Gaming manager compensation right arrow

Description of services provided right arrow

Director/officer Employee Independent contractor

Mandatory distributions:

Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to

retain the state gaming license? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YesNo

Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent

in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow

Part IV

Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part I, line 2b, columns (iii) and (v); and Part III, lines 9, 9b, 10b, 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b, as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).

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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," on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
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Attach to Form 990.
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Information about Schedule I (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2015

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization
UNITED WAY OF LINCOLN AND LANCASTER
COUNTY

Employer identification number
47-0376624

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" on 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	(e) Amount of non-cash assistance	(f) Method of valuation (book, FMV, appraisal, other)	(g) Description of non-cash assistance	(h) Purpose of grant or assistance

(1) AMERICAN FRIENDS OF JAMAICA 1697 BROADWAY STE 502 NEW YORK,NY10019	13-3115102	501(C)(3)	8,500	0	DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
(2) AMERICAN RED CROSS - CAPITAL AREA & EASTERN NEBRASKA 220 OAKCREEK DR LINCOLN,NE685281587	47-0376573	501(C)(3)	78,000	0	PROGRAM OPERATING COST
(3) AMERICAN RED CROSS - CAPITAL AREA & EASTERN NEBRASKA 220 OAKCREEK DR LINCOLN,NE685281587	47-0376573	501(C)(3)	28,364	0	DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
(4) AMERICA'S CHARITIES 14150 NEWBROOK DRIVE SUITE 110 CHANTILLY,VA20151	54-1517707	501(C)(3)	6,287	0	DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
(5) ANIMAL CHARITIES OF AMERICA 1100 LARKSPUR LANDING CIR STE 340 LARKSPUR,CA94939	94-3193389	501(C)(3)	12,009	0	DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
(6) ARC OF LINCOLNLANCASTER COUNTY 5730 R ST STE C2 LINCOLN,NE68505	47-0498629	501(C)(3)	5,543	0	DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
(7) ARC OF LINCOLNLANCASTER COUNTY 5730 R ST STE C2 LINCOLN,NE68505	47-0498629	501(C)(3)	5,000	0	PROGRAM OPERATING COST
(8) ASIAN COMMUNITY AND CULTURAL CENTER 2635 O ST STE A LINCOLN,NE68510	47-0807501	501(C)(3)	10,000	0	PROGRAM OPERATING COST
(9) BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF LINCOLNLANCASTER COUNTY PO BOX 22344 LINCOLN,NE68542	20-8677226	501(C)(3)	29,176	0	DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
(10) BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF LINCOLNLANCASTER COUNTY PO BOX 22344 LINCOLN,NE685422344	20-8677226	501(C)(3)	25,000	0	PROGRAM OPERATING COST
(11) BRYAN FOUNDATION 1600 S 48TH ST LINCOLN,NE685061283	23-7005720	501(C)(3)	6,000	0	DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
(12) CAPITAL HUMANE SOCIETY 2320 PARK BLVD LINCOLN,NE68502	47-0376622	501(C)(3)	5,888	0	DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
(13) CASA FOR LANCASTER COUNTY 1141 H ST STE C LINCOLN,NE68508	47-0833799	501(C)(3)	21,000	0	PROGRAM OPERATING COST
(14) CASA FOR LANCASTER COUNTY 1141 H ST STE C LINCOLN,NE68508	47-0833799	501(C)(3)	10,487	0	DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
(15) CATHOLIC BISHOP OF LINCOLN 3400 SHERIDAN BLVD LINCOLN,NE68506	47-0436557	501(C)(3)	11,500	0	DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
(16) CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES 2241 O ST LINCOLN,NE685101122	47-0751554	501(C)(3)	110,980	0	DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
(17) CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES 2241 O ST LINCOLN,NE685101122	47-0751554	501(C)(3)	43,000	0	PROGRAM OPERATING COST
(18) CBOL - HOUSE FOR NEW LIFE 233 S 13TH ST SUITE 1900 LINCOLN,NE68508	47-0707083	501(C)(3)	19,684	0	DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
(19) CEDARS YOUTH SERVICES 6601 PIONEERS BLVD STE 1 LINCOLN,NE685065260	47-0551975	501(C)(3)	381,500	0	PROGRAM OPERATING COST
(20) CEDARS YOUTH SERVICES 6601 PIONEERS BLVD STE 1 LINCOLN,NE685065260	47-0551975	501(C)(3)	35,857	0	DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
(21) CENTER FOR PEOPLE IN NEED INC 3901 N 27TH ST UNIT 1 LINCOLN,NE685214177	06-1669552	501(C)(3)	26,048	0	DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
(22) CENTER FOR PEOPLE IN NEED INC 3901 N 27TH ST UNIT 1 LINCOLN,NE685214177	06-1669552	501(C)(3)	25,000	0	PROGRAM OPERATING COST
(23) CHRISTIAN SERVICE CHARITIES 44330 PREMIER PLAZA SUITE 220 ASHBURN,VA20147	94-3193374	501(C)(3)	8,794	0	DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
(24) CITY IMPACT 1035 N 33RD ST LINCOLN,NE68503	47-0800906	501(C)(3)	35,000	0	PROGRAM OPERATING COST
(25) CITY IMPACT 1035 N 33RD ST LINCOLN,NE68503	47-0800906	501(C)(3)	34,437	0	DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
(26) COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP OF LANCASTER & SAUNDERS COUNTY 210 O ST LINCOLN,NE685082322	47-0491162	501(C)(3)	95,000	0	PROGRAM OPERATING COST
(27) COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP OF LANCASTER & SAUNDERS COUNTY 210 O ST LINCOLN,NE685082322	47-0491162	501(C)(3)	5,600	0	PROGRAM OPERATING COST - IMPACT INITIATIVE
(28) COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP OF LANCASTER & SAUNDERS COUNTY 210 O ST LINCOLN,NE685082322	47-0491162	501(C)(3)	5,152	0	DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
(29) COMMUNITY CROPS 1551 S 2ND ST LINCOLN,NE685021908	20-3174357	501(C)(3)	11,000	0	PROGRAM OPERATING COST
(30) COMMUNITY CROPS 1551 S 2ND ST LINCOLN,NE685021908	20-3174357	501(C)(3)	7,242	0	DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
(31) COMMUNITY HEALTH CHARITIES 1240 N PITT ST THIRD FLOOR ALEXANDRIA,VA22314	13-6167225	501(C)(3)	8,671	0	DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
(32) COMMUNITY HEALTH CHARITIES OF NEBRASKA 212 S 74TH ST STE 205 OMAHA,NE68114	23-7162972	501(C)(3)	583,960	0	DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
(33) COMMUNITY SERVICES FUND 3800 VERMASS PL STE 200 LINCOLN,NE68502	36-3431222	501(C)(3)	503,583	0	DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
(34) COMMUNITY SERVICES FUND 3800 VERMASS PL STE 200 LINCOLN,NE68502	36-3431222	501(C)(3)	7,497	0	DONOR DESIGNATED, 3RD PARTY PROCESSED, FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
(35) CORNHUSKER COUNCIL BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA PO BOX 269 WALTON,NE684610269	47-0378985	501(C)(3)	24,513	0	DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
(36) CORNHUSKER COUNCIL BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA PO BOX 269 WALTON,NE684610269	47-0378985	501(C)(3)	5,000	0	PROGRAM OPERATING COST
(37) EL CENTRO DE LAS AMERICAS 210 O ST LINCOLN,NE68508	47-0658284	501(C)(3)	40,000	0	PROGRAM OPERATING COST
(38) EL CENTRO DE LAS AMERICAS 210 O ST LINCOLN,NE68508	47-0658284	501(C)(3)	5,985	0	DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
(39) FAMILY SERVICE ASSOCIATION OF LINCOLN 501 S 7TH ST LINCOLN,NE685082920	47-0376584	501(C)(3)	165,000	0	PROGRAM OPERATING COST
(40) FAMILY SERVICE ASSOCIATION OF LINCOLN 501 S 7TH ST LINCOLN,NE685082920	47-0376584	501(C)(3)	11,288	0	DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
(41) FIRST PLYMOUTH CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 2000 D ST LINCOLN,NE68502	47-0376589	501(C)(3)	17,931	0	DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
(42) FOOD BANK OF LINCOLN INC 4840 DORIS BAIR CIR STE A LINCOLN,NE685041465	47-0640293	501(C)(3)	128,842	0	DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
(43) FOOD BANK OF LINCOLN INC 4840 DORIS BAIR CIR STE A LINCOLN,NE685041465	47-0640293	501(C)(3)	40,000	0	PROGRAM OPERATING COST
(44) FRESH START INC 6433 HAVELOCK AVE LINCOLN,NE685071332	36-3785810	501(C)(3)	30,000	0	PROGRAM OPERATING COST
(45) FRESH START INC 6433 HAVELOCK AVE LINCOLN,NE685071332	36-3785810	501(C)(3)	11,255	0	DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
(46) FRIENDSHIP HOME OF LINCOLN INC PO BOX 85358 LINCOLN,NE685015358	47-0619855	501(C)(3)	78,500	0	PROGRAM OPERATING COST
(47) FRIENDSHIP HOME OF LINCOLN INC PO BOX 85358 LINCOLN,NE685015358	47-0619855	501(C)(3)	51,977	0	DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
(48) FRIENDSHIP HOME OF LINCOLN INC PO BOX 85358 LINCOLN,NE685015358	47-0619855	501(C)(3)	7,500	0	PROGRAM OPERATING COST - IMPACT INITIATIVE
(49) GAGE COUNTY UNITED WAY PO BOX 395 BEATRICE,NE683100395	47-6024389	501(C)(3)	10,244	0	DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
(50) GLOBAL IMPACT PO BOX 409616 ATLANTA,GA30384	52-1273585	501(C)(3)	10,576	0	DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
(51) GOOD NEIGHBOR COMMUNITY CENTER 2617 Y ST LINCOLN,NE685031750	20-0391739	501(C)(3)	25,000	0	PROGRAM OPERATING COST
(52) GOOD NEIGHBOR COMMUNITY CENTER 2617 Y ST LINCOLN,NE685031750	20-0391739	501(C)(3)	11,670	0	DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
(53) GUIDANCE TO SUCCESS YOUTH CLUB 6500 HOLDREGE ST LINCOLN,NE68505	27-0692644	501(C)(3)	5,000	0	PROGRAM OPERATING COST
(54) HEALTH & MEDICAL RESEARCH CHARITIES OF AMERICA 1100 LARKSPUR LANDING CIR STE 340 LARKSPUR,CA94939	94-3217739	501(C)(3)	7,349	0	DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
(55) HEARTLAND BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS 6201 HAVELOCK AVE LINCOLN,NE685071236	47-0794732	501(C)(3)	72,500	0	PROGRAM OPERATING COST
(56) HEARTLAND BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS 6201 HAVELOCK AVE LINCOLN,NE685071236	47-0794732	501(C)(3)	11,023	0	DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
(57) HEARTLAND UNITED WAY 1441 N WEBB RD GRAND ISLAND,NE68803	47-0469492	501(C)(3)	8,197	0	DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
(58) HOPE COMMUNITY CHURCH 4700 S FOLSOM ST LINCOLN,NE685239331	47-0528526	501(C)(3)	6,500	0	DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
(59) LEAGUE OF HUMAN DIGNITY INC 1701 P ST LINCOLN,NE685081741	23-7180481	501(C)(3)	5,000	0	PROGRAM OPERATING COST
(60) LEGAL AID OF NEBRASKA 941 O ST STE 825 LINCOLN,NE685083649	47-0483506	501(C)(3)	15,000	0	PROGRAM OPERATING COST
(61) LEGAL AID OF NEBRASKA 941 O ST STE 825 LINCOLN,NE685083649	47-0483506	501(C)(3)	5,137	0	DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
(62) LIGHTHOUSE 2601 N ST LINCOLN,NE685021244	36-3656310	501(C)(3)	72,200	0	PROGRAM OPERATING COST
(63) LIGHTHOUSE 2601 N ST LINCOLN,NE685021244	36-3656310	501(C)(3)	33,136	0	DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
(64) LINCOLN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION 215 CENTENNIAL MALL S STE 100 LINCOLN,NE68508	47-0458128	501(C)(3)	5,250	0	DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
(65) LINCOLN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION 215 CENTENNIAL MALL S STE 100 LINCOLN,NE68508	47-0458128	501(C)(3)	5,000	0	COMMUNITY COLLABORATION
(66) LINCOLN LITERACY 745 S 9TH ST LINCOLN,NE685083107	47-0655582	501(C)(3)	33,000	0	PROGRAM OPERATING COST
(67) LINCOLN LITERACY 745 S 9TH ST LINCOLN,NE685083107	47-0655582	501(C)(3)	17,932	0	DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
(68) LINCOLN MEDICAL EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP 4600 VALLEY RD STE 225 LINCOLN,NE685104892	47-0553011	501(C)(3)	20,000	0	PROGRAM OPERATING COST
(69) LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS PO BOX 82889 LINCOLN,NE68501	47-6006955	GOVERNMENT	236,741	0	COMMUNITY COLLABORATION
(70) LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS-FAMILY LITERACY AND FAMILY LEARNING PO BOX 82889 LINCOLN,NE68501	47-6006955	GOVERNMENT	17,500	0	PROGRAM OPERATING COST
(71) LINCOLNLANCASTER COUNTY CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER 5025 GARLAND ST LINCOLN,NE68504	47-0793765	501(C)(3)	77,250	0	PROGRAM OPERATING COST
(72) LINCOLNLANCASTER COUNTY CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER 5025 GARLAND ST LINCOLN,NE68504	47-0793765	501(C)(3)	28,577	0	DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
(73) LINCOLNLANCASTER COUNTY CHILD GUIDANCE 2444 O ST LINCOLN,NE685101125	47-0398819	501(C)(3)	175,000	0	PROGRAM OPERATING COST
(74) LINCOLNLANCASTER COUNTY CHILD GUIDANCE 2444 O ST LINCOLN,NE685101125	47-0398819	501(C)(3)	11,672	0	DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
(75) LINCOLNLANCASTER COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT 3140 N ST LINCOLN,NE68510	47-6006256	GOVERNMENT	10,000	0	COMMUNITY COLLABORATION
(76) LUTHERAN EDUCATION FOUNDATION 1100 N 56TH ST LINCOLN,NE68504	41-2032088	501(C)(3)	5,367	0	DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
(77) LUTHERAN FAMILY SERVICES OF NEBRASKA INC 2301 O ST LINCOLN,NE68510	23-7267972	501(C)(3)	18,000	0	DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
(78) LUX CENTER FOR THE ARTS 2601 N 48TH ST LINCOLN,NE68504	47-0629528	501(C)(3)	5,000	0	PROGRAM OPERATING COST
(79) MADONNA FOUNDATION 5401 SOUTH ST LINCOLN,NE68506	23-7159940	501(C)(3)	13,000	0	DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
(80) MALONE COMMUNITY CENTER 2032 U ST LINCOLN,NE685032955	47-0376577	501(C)(3)	50,000	0	PROGRAM OPERATING COST
(81) MALONE COMMUNITY CENTER 2032 U ST LINCOLN,NE685032955	47-0376577	501(C)(3)	9,276	0	DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
(82) MATT TALBOT KITCHEN & OUTREACH INC PO BOX 80935 LINCOLN,NE685010935	36-3945814	501(C)(3)	70,765	0	DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
(83) MATT TALBOT KITCHEN & OUTREACH INC PO BOX 80935 LINCOLN,NE685010935	36-3945814	501(C)(3)	28,000	0	PROGRAM OPERATING COST
(84) MID-PLAINS UNITED WAY INC PO BOX 172 NORTH PLATTE,NE69103	47-0525576	501(C)(3)	6,995	0	DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
(85) MOURNING HOPE GRIEF CENTER 4919 BALDWIN AVE LINCOLN,NE685042810	47-0782915	501(C)(3)	20,271	0	DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
(86) MOURNING HOPE GRIEF CENTER 4919 BALDWIN AVE LINCOLN,NE685042810	47-0782915	501(C)(3)	20,000	0	PROGRAM OPERATING COST
(87) NEIGHBORHOODS INC 2530 Q ST LINCOLN,NE68503	36-3430278	501(C)(3)	5,630	0	DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
(88) NORFOLK AREA UNITED WAY INC PO BOX 1041 NORFOLK,NE687021041	47-0492054	501(C)(3)	10,894	0	DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
(89) NORTHEAST FAMILY CENTER 6220 LOGAN AVE LINCOLN,NE685071247	91-1787068	501(C)(3)	40,000	0	PROGRAM OPERATING COST
(90) PEOPLE'S CITY MISSION PO BOX 80636 LINCOLN,NE685010636	47-0376896	501(C)(3)	146,069	0	DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
(91) PEOPLE'S CITY MISSION PO BOX 80636 LINCOLN,NE685010636	47-0376896	501(C)(3)	15,000	0	PROGRAM OPERATING COST
(92) PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF THE HEARTLAND 1171 SEVENTH ST DESMOINES,IA503142505	47-0529756	501(C)(3)	6,344		DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
(93) ST MARK'S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 8550 PIONEERS BLVD LINCOLN,NE68520	36-2167731	501(C)(3)	11,000	0	DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
(94) ST MONICA'S BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR WOMEN 120 WEDGEWOOD DR LINCOLN,NE685102431	47-0490169	501(C)(3)	29,330	0	DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
(95) ST MONICA'S BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR WOMEN 120 WEDGEWOOD DR LINCOLN,NE685102431	47-0490169	501(C)(3)	28,250	0	PROGRAM OPERATING COST
(96) ST THOMAS AQUINAS CHURCHNEWMAN CENTER 320 N 16TH ST LINCOLN,NE68508	47-0464308	501(C)(3)	5,000	0	DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
(97) TEAMMATES MENTORING PROGRAM PO BOX 82889 LINCOLN,NE685012889	90-0057598	501(C)(3)	64,358	0	PROGRAM OPERATING COST
(98) TEAMMATES MENTORING PROGRAM PO BOX 82889 LINCOLN,NE685012889	90-0057598	501(C)(3)	16,750	0	DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
(99) THE FOUNDATION FOR LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS PO BOX 82889 LINCOLN,NE68501	36-3490560	501(C)(3)	10,000	0	PROGRAM OPERATING COST - IMPACT INITIATIVE
(100) THE HUB - CENTRAL ACCESS POINT FOR YOUNG ADULTS 1037 S 12TH ST LINCOLN,NE685083220	20-8008617	501(C)(3)	50,000	0	PROGRAM OPERATING COST
(101) THE SALVATION ARMY LINCOLN NEBRASKA 2625 POTTER ST LINCOLN,NE685031053	36-2167910	501(C)(3)	76,000	0	PROGRAM OPERATING COST
(102) THE SALVATION ARMY LINCOLN NEBRASKA 2625 POTTER ST LINCOLN,NE685031053	36-2167910	501(C)(3)	19,452	0	DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
(103) UNITED WAY OF NEBRASKA CITY PO BOX 293 NEBRASKA CITY,NE684100293	23-7155162	501(C)(3)	5,335	0	DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
(104) UNITED WAY OF SOUTH CENTRAL NEBRASKA 3301 S BURLINGTON ST HASTINGS,NE68901	47-0402359	501(C)(3)	9,445		DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
(105) UNITED WAY OF THE KEARNEY AREA 4009 6TH AVE STE 19 KEARNEY,NE68845	47-0488294	501(C)(3)	6,901	0	DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
(106) UNITED WAY OF THE MIDLANDS 2201 FARNAM ST OMAHA,NE68102	47-0376605	501(C)(3)	71,783	0	DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
(107) UNITED WAY OF THE MIDLANDS 2201 FARNAM ST OMAHA,NE68102	47-0376605	501(C)(3)	22,470	0	COMMUNITY COLLABORATION-2.1.1
(108) UNITED WAY OF THE MIDLANDS 2201 FARNAM ST OMAHA,NE68102	47-0376605	501(C)(3)	5,653	0	DONOR DESIGNATED, 3RD PARTY PROCESSED, FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
(109) UNITED WAY OF WESTERN NEBRASKA 1517 BROADWAY STE 106 SCOTTSBLUFF,NE693613184	47-0424788	501(C)(3)	11,680	0	DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
(110) UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA FOUNDATION 1010 LINCOLN MALL SUITE 300 LINCOLN,NE68508	47-0379839	501(C)(3)	18,250	0	DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
(111) VOICES OF HOPE LINCOLN INC 2545 N ST LINCOLN,NE685101250	47-0726814	501(C)(3)	79,000	0	PROGRAM OPERATING COST
(112) VOICES OF HOPE LINCOLN INC 2545 N ST LINCOLN,NE685101250	47-0726814	501(C)(3)	34,043	0	DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
(113) VOLUNTEER PARTNERS 211 N 14TH ST LINCOLN,NE68508	58-2574619	501(C)(3)	16,000	0	PROGRAM OPERATING COST
(114) WILLARD COMMUNITY CENTER 1245 S FOLSOM ST LINCOLN,NE685221257	47-0635271	501(C)(3)	10,000	0	PROGRAM OPERATING COST
(115) WILLARD COMMUNITY CENTER 1245 S FOLSOM ST LINCOLN,NE685221257	47-0635271	501(C)(3)	7,443	0	DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
(116) YWCA LINCOLN 1701 S 17TH ST STE 2D LINCOLN,NE68502	47-0376578	501(C)(3)	5,000	0	PROGRAM OPERATING COST

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Part III

Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on 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

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Part IV

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

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THE FOLLOWING ARE UNITED WAY'S PROCEDURES FOR MONITORING THE USE OF GRANT FUNDS IN THE UNITED STATES: ALLOCATIONS: THE ALLOCATION OF THE UNRESTRICTED DONOR DOLLARS FOLLOWS A SPECIFIC, DETAILED APPLICATION PROCESS. TO BE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR FUNDING, AGENCIES MUST BE A LEGAL 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION SERVING LINCOLN/LANCASTER COUNTY AND AGREE TO FOLLOW UNITED WAY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES. THEY MUST SUBMIT AN AUDIT WITH A STATMENT OF FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES BY PROGRAM, AND A FORM 990 AND 990T (IF APPLICABLE) MUST ALSO BE FILED AND SUBMITTED. AGENCIES MUST ALSO VERIFY COMPLIANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE PATRIOT ACT. AGENCIES UNDERGO INTENSIVE REVIEW BY TRAINED COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS BEFORE A RECOMMENDATION IS MADE TO THE UNITED WAY BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR APPROVAL. THE FUND DISTRIBUTION VOLUNTEERS REVIEW THE APPLICATIONS WHICH REQUIRE CLIENT OUTCOMES AND INDICATORS MEASURING CHANGE IN BEHAVIOR OR SKILL FOR CLIENTS BEING SERVED. DEMOGRAPHIC DATA ENSURES THAT THOSE IN MOST NEED ARE BEING REACHED WITH THE SERVICES. OUR AUDIT REVIEW TEAM OF CPA'S REVIEW THE AGENCIES AUDITS AND 990'S LOOKING FOR OVERALL STABILITY AND ABILITY TO MONITOR THE ALLOCATION OF DONOR DOLLARS. AGENCIES ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT SEMI-ANNUAL REPORTS REFELCTING THE PROGRESS OF THE FUNDED PROGRAM. THE FINAL REPORT PROVIDES A UPDATE OF THE OUTCOMES ACHIEVED. DONOR DESIGNATIONS: ORGANIZATION'S RECEIVING DONOR DESIGNATED CONTRIBUTIONS THROUGH UNITED WAY UNDERGO SCREENING PRIOR TO DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDING. SUCH SCREENING INCLUDES VERIFICATION OF CURRENT STATUS AS AN IRS CODE SECTION 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION AND VERIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE PATRIOT ACT.

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SCHEDULE M
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury

Internal Revenue Service

Noncash Contributions

Complete if the organizations answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
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Attach to Form 990.
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Information about Schedule M (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990

OMB No. 1545-0047

2015

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

UNITED WAY OF LINCOLN AND LANCASTER
COUNTY

Employer identification number

47-0376624

Part I

Types of Property

	(a) Check if applicable	(b) Number of contributions or items contributed	(c) Noncash contribution amounts reported on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g	(d) Method of determining noncash contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art ....
2 Art—Historical treasures .
3 Art—Fractional interests ..
4 Books and publications ..
5 Clothing and household goods .......
6 Cars and other vehicles ..
7 Boats and planes ....
8 Intellectual property ...
9 Securities—Publicly traded .
10 Securities—Closely held stock .
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC, or trust interests ....
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..
13 Qualified conservation contribution—Historic structures .....
14 Qualified conservation contribution—Other ...
15 Real estate—Residential .
16 Real estate—Commercial ..
17 Real estate—Other ...
18 Collectibles .....
19 Food inventory ...
20 Drugs and medical supplies .
21 Taxidermy ......
22 Historical artifacts ....
23 Scientific specimens ..
24 Archeological artifacts ...
25 Other ( ADVERTISING )	X	4	119,305	FAIR MARKET VALUE
26 Other ( GLOVE AUCTION )	X	294	24,403	FAIR MARKET VALUE
27 Other ( GOLF EVENT )	X	8	3,809	FAIR MARKET VALUE
28 Other ( SUPPLIES )	X	12	300	FAIR MARKET VALUE

Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement

Yes

30a

During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1 through 28, that

it must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which is not required to be used

for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ..................

30a

If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.

Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any non-standard contributions?

Yes

32a

Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash

contributions? ..........................

32a

Yes

If "Yes," describe in Part II.

If the organization did not report an amount in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,

describe in Part II.

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

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Part II

Supplemental Information. Provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b, 32b, and 33, and whether the organization is reporting in Part I, column (b), the number of contributions, the number of items received, or a combination of both. Also complete this part for any additional information.

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PART I, LINE 32B:	THE ORGANIZATION USES BROKERS TO IMMEDIATELY SELL ANY DONATIONS OF STOCK RECEIVED.

Schedule M (Form 990) (2015)

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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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OMB No. 1545-0047

2015

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

UNITED WAY OF LINCOLN AND LANCASTER
COUNTY

Employer identification number

47-0376624

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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
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A	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 DEVELOPMENTAL ASSETS. THE PROGRAM SERVES STUDENTS EXHIBITING SUCH RISK FACTORS AS POOR ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, HIGH RISK BEHAVIORS, AND SOCIAL ISOLATION. THESE "LITTLES" HAVE IMPROVED ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, BETTER RELATIONSHIPS WITH THEIR PEERS AND FAMILY, AND ARE LESS LIKELY TO BECOME INVOLVED IN DRUGS AND ALCOHOL. GRANT AMOUNT - $72,500. THE HUB-CENTRAL ACCESS POINT FOR YOUNG ADULTS: LINCOLN EDUCATION OUTREACH (LEO)PROGRAM OFFERS GED PREP CLASSES TO YOUTH AGES 16-24 WHO HAVE DROPPED OUT OF SCHOOL. THE PROGRAM PARTNERS WITH LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO REACH OUT TO STUDENTS WHO ARE BEGINNING TO SHOW WARNING SIGNS OF ACADEMIC AND ATTENDANCE CHALLENGES. LEO OFFERS GED PREPARATION CLASSES/ACADEMIC SUPPORT; HIGH SCHOOL REENGAGEMENT/TRUANCY PREVENTION; POST-SECONDARY EDUCATIONAL PURSUIT OR CAREER SKILL DEVELOPMENT; AND EMPLOYMENT READINESS TRAINING. GRANT AMOUNT - $30,000. THE HUB-CENTRAL ACCESS POINT FOR YOUNG ADULTS: YOUTH AND COMMUNITY TOGETHER (YOUTHACT) SERVES YOUNG MEN & WOMEN WHO ARE STUDENT PARENTS AT LINCOLN HIGH, NORTHSTAR, BRYAN, AND NORTHEAST HIGH SCHOOLS. YOUTH ACT WORKS WITH THESE STUDENT PARENTS IN GENDER SPECIFIC GROUPS TO SUPPORT AND ASSIST THEM AS THEY ACCELERATE THROUGH THEIR TRANSITION INTO ADULTHOOD. GRANT AMOUNT - $20,000. LIGHTHOUSE: AFTERSCHOOL MENTORING PROGRAM OFFERS MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL-AGED YOUTH ACADEMIC SUPPORT, EVENING MEALS AND ENRICHMENT/RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES DURING NON-SCHOOL HOURS MONDAY-FRIDAY TWELVE MONTHS A YEAR. YOUTH FEEL SAFE AT LIGHTHOUSE AND HAVE A BETTER CHANCE OF BEING PROMOTED TO THE NEXT GRADE LEVEL; GRADUATE FROM HIGH SCHOOL; OR EARN A G.E.D. LIGHTHOUSE PARTICIPANTS THAT GRADUATE HAVE THE SKILLS NECESSARY TO PURSUE HIGHER EDUCATION, VOCATIONAL TRAINING, OR MEANINGFUL EMPLOYMENT; LEARN ABOUT CAREER AND POST HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION/TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES; AND ARE LESS PRONE TO ENGAGE IN CRIMINAL OR ILLEGAL BEHAVIOR. GRANT AMOUNT - $57,200. LIGHTHOUSE: EDUCATION PROGRAM PROVIDES HIGH QUALITY AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMMING IN A SAFE ENVIRONMENT THAT SEEKS TO INCREASE THE LIKELIHOOD OF HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION OF MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL-AGED YOUTH. YOUTH THAT REGULARLY PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAM ARE MORE LIKELY TO BE PROMOTED TO THE NEXT GRADE LEVEL, GRADUATE FROM HIGH SCHOOL OR EARN A G.E.D. THEY ARE LESS PRONE TO ENGAGE IN CRIMINAL OR ILLEGAL BEHAVIOR. PARTICIPANTS DEVELOP SKILLS NECESSARY TO PURSUE HIGHER EDUCATION, VOCATIONAL TRAINING, OR MEANINGFUL EMPLOYMENT, AND LEARN ABOUT CAREER AND POST HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION/TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES. GRANT AMOUNT - $15,000. LINCOLN/LANCASTER COUNTY CHILD GUIDANCE CENTER: OUTPATIENT SERVICES PROGRAM PROVIDES INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY, GROUP, AND MARITAL THERAPEUTIC SERVICES TO CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS, AND ADULTS. THESE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED AT THE DOWNTOWN SITE AS WELL AS WITHIN TWELVE LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS. THE MAJORITY OF CLIENTS HAVE EXPERIENCED SOME SORT OF TRAUMA IN THEIR LIFETIME, AND MANY HAVE EXPERIENCED MULTIPLE TRAUMAS. CLINICIANS AND SUPPORT STAFF PROVIDE TRAUMA INFORMED CARE. THE PROGRAM HAS TWO THERAPY DOGS THAT ARE AVAILABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN SESSIONS, AS WELL. THE PROGRAM SERVES AS A MENTAL HEALTH SAFETY NET FOR CLIENTS WHO HAVE MEDICAID OR WHO HAVE NO ACCESS TO THIRD PARTY PAYMENT. GRANT AMOUNT - $175,000. LINCOLN LITERACY: FAMILY LITERACY ACTIVITIES FOR IMMIGRANTS & REFUGEES (FLAIR) PROGRAM PROVIDES MEANINGFUL ENGAGEMENT WITH IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE CHILDREN AND TEACHES THEIR PARENTS ENGLISH LANGUAGE LITERACY. THE GOAL IS TO FOSTER SUCCESS IN SCHOOL. FLAIR DOES THIS BY DEPLOYING CERTIFIED TEACHERS AND TRAINED INSTRUCTORS AND VOLUNTEERS TO PRESENT FUN LESSONS ON A WIDE VARIETY OF TOPICS TIED TO BOOKS. FOR CHILDREN THIS MEANS LEARNING ORAL ENGLISH, THE ALPHABET, NUMBERS, PHONICS, AND READING - AS WELL AS LEARNING TO FOLLOW DIRECTIONS, RAISE HANDS, AND TAKE TURNS WITH OTHERS. FOR PARENTS, IT MEANS LEARNING ENGLISH, READING WITH THEIR CHILDREN, MODELING LIFELONG LEARNING, AND GETTING INVOLVED IN THEIR CHILDREN'S EDUCATION. GRANT AMOUNT - $33,000. LINCOLN MEDICAL EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP: SCHOOL COMMUNITY INTERVENTION AND PREVENTION (SCIP) PROGRAM CONSISTS OF TWO MAIN COMPONENTS: SCIP TEAMS LOCATED WITHIN THE SCHOOL BUILDING THAT PROVIDE SUPPORT TO STUDENTS, AND SCIP COORDINATORS THAT PROVIDE PROGRAM DESIGN AND EVALUATION, TRAINING, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, AND COMMUNITY AWARENESS. SCIP TEAMS IDENTIFY STUDENTS WHO ARE EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTY BEING SUCCESSFUL IN THE SCHOOL SETTING; DOCUMENT THE CONCERNS; AND INTERVENE WITH THE STUDENT AND/OR FAMILY TO OFFER RESOURCES TO ADDRESS THE CONCERNS. COMMUNITY AGENCIES, WORKING IN COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH SCIP, PROVIDE SUBSTANCE USE AND MENTAL HEALTH SCREENINGS FOR A STUDENT REFERRED THROUGH SCIP. THE SCREENING PROVIDES THE FAMILY WITH A PROFESSIONAL ASSESSMENT OF ISSUES AND RECOMMENDATIONS AT NO CHARGE. GRANT AMOUNT - $20,000. LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS: FAMILIES LEARNING IN PARTNERSHIPS (LPS FLIP) PROGRAM IS BASED ON THE FOUR COMPONENT, BEST PRACTICES FAMILY LITERACY MODEL (NATIONAL CENTER FOR FAMILY LITERACY, 2010): ADULT LITERACY, CHILD EDUCATION, PARENT EDUCATION, AND PARENT AND CHILD TOGETHER TIME (PACT). THIS IS A SCHOOL-BASED PROGRAM THAT IS OPERATED IN CONCERT WITH THE LPS COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTERS. CHILDREN WILL IMPROVE THEIR ACADEMIC AND SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT WHILE THEY PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAM WITH THEIR FAMILIES. PARENTS/GUARDIANS WHO VALUE AND ENJOY LEARNING WILL TEACH THEIR CHILDREN TO BECOME LIFELONG LEARNERS. GRANT AMOUNT - $17,500. LUX CENTER FOR THE ARTS: AFTER-SCHOOL ENRICHMENT THROUGH ARTS EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH CONSIDERED AT-RISK FOR ACADEMIC AND/OR SOCIAL FAILURE PROGRAM PROVIDES HIGH QUALITY, ARTIST-LED ART CLASSES FOR OUR DIVERSE COMMUNITY. SKILLED ARTISTS TEACH CLASSES IN PAINTING, DRAWING, PRINT-MAKING AND CERAMICS. EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES, AND MATERIALS FOR CLASSES ARE TRANSPORTED TO THE HOST SITE'S CLASSROOM. ART CLASSES ARE PROVIDED YEAR ROUND AFTER-SCHOOL AND DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS FOR CHILDREN AT THREE TITLE I SCHOOLS. IN ADDITION, ART CLASSES ARE PROVIDED THROUGH THE ARTIST INSIDE PROGRAM FOR YOUTH LIVING AT YOUTH SERVICES CENTER. GRANT AMOUNT - $5,000. MALONE COMMUNITY CENTER: OUT-OF-SCHOOL PROGRAM IS FOR YOUTH AGES 5-13. THE PROGRAM TARGETS CULTURALLY AND ETHNICALLY DIVERSE CHILDREN FROM LOW-INCOME FAMILIES. PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS ARE TRANSPORTED FROM SCHOOL TO THE MALONE CENTER MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY. ACTIVITIES ARE PROVIDED THAT EMPHASIZE ACADEMIC SUPPORT AND ALSO OFFER STRUCTURED RECREATION, ARTS, CRAFTS, NUTRITION EDUCATION, AND CULTURAL AWARENESS. SPECIFIC ACADEMIC SUPPORT ACTIVITIES INCLUDE HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE AND SUPPLEMENTAL ONE-ON-ONE HELP IN READING, WRITING, AND MATH. ON MOST OUT-OF-SCHOOL DAYS AND DURING SCHOOL BREAKS, THE CENTER IS OPEN ALL DAY FOR PARTICIPANTS. CHILDREN RECEIVE BREAKFAST, LUNCH, AND SNACKS AND ARE EXPOSED TO EDUCATIONAL FIELD TRIP OPPORTUNITIES. GRANT AMOUNT - $50,000. MOURNING HOPE GRIEF CENTER: BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT SERVICES AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE FOR YOUTH AND THEIR CAREGIVERS GRIEVING THE DEATH OF ANYONE SIGNIFICANT IN THEIR LIVES. CHILDREN AND TEENS MEET IN AGE-APPROPRIATE PEER GRIEF SUPPORT SESSIONS FACILITATED BY MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS AND TRAINED VOLUNTEERS. CONCURRENT SUPPORT IS ALSO PROVIDED FOR PARENTS, CAREGIVERS, OR ANY OTHER ADULT PLAYING A SUPPORTIVE ROLE IN THE CHILD'S LIFE. THE CENTER ALSO SERVES THE COMMUNITY THROUGH ITS LENDING RESOURCE LIBRARY, EDUCATIONAL GRIEF-RELATED PRESENTATIONS, OUTREACH, AND REFERRALS. MOURNING HOPE'S ULTIMATE GOAL IS TO CREATE A SAFE, SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY SO THAT NO CHILD EVER HAS TO GRIEVE ALONE. GRANT AMOUNT - $20,000. NORTHEAST FAMILY CENTER: PARENTS AS PARTNERS EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER PROGRAM OFFERS ONGOING ENRICHMENT, EDUCATION AND SUPPORT OPPORTUNITIES. THE EARLY LEARNING CENTER (ELC) PROVIDES A FULL-TIME, ACADEMIC BASED AND LICENSED EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN 6WK-5YR MONDAY-FRIDAY FROM 6:00AM TO 6:00PM. THE CREATIVE CURRICULUM UTILIZED IN THE ELC IS A COMPREHENSIVE RESEARCH BASED EARLY CHILDHOOD CURRICULUM THAT HAS BEEN SHOWN TO IMPROVE COGNITIVE AND SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL OUTCOMES IN YOUNG CHILDREN. IT MEASURES 50 OBJECTIVES IN 10 GOAL AREAS WHICH ALSO MEASURE THE HEAD START DOMAIN ELEMENTS AND INDICATORS. FAMILY CONFERENCES ARE HELD EVERY OTHER MONTH AND MONTHLY FAMILY CONNECTION NIGHTS OFFER SUPPORT TO PARENTS AND DEVELOPMENT KNOWLEDGE. GRANT AMOUNT - $40,000.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A	TEAMMATES OF LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS: TEAMMATES MENTORING PROGRAM OF LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS A SCHOOL BASED, ONE-TO-ONE MENTORING PROGRAM. ITS MISSION IS TO POSITIVELY IMPACT THE WORLD BY INSPIRING YOUTH TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL THROUGH MENTORING. WORKING WITH YOUTH IN GRADES 3-12, ADULT MENTORS MEET WITH THEIR MENTEES IN LINCOLN'S PUBLIC AND PAROCHIAL SCHOOLS ONE TIME PER WEEK. BY CREATING SUPPORTIVE RELATIONSHIPS WITH THEIR MENTEES, TEAMMATES MENTORS RECOGNIZE AND BUILD UPON THEIR MENTEES' STRENGTHS; SUPPORT THEIR HOPES FOR THE FUTURE; AND ENCOURAGE THEM TO GRADUATE FROM HIGH SCHOOL AND PURSUE POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION. GRANT AMOUNT - $64,358. THE SALVATION ARMY LINCOLN, NEBRASKA CORPS: AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM/FINE ARTS ACADEMY PROVIDES A SCHOOL'S OUT PROGRAM FOR ELEMENTARY AGE SCHOOL CHILDREN DURING SCHOOL HOURS FROM 3 PM TO 7 PM AND ON NON-SCHOOL DAYS FROM 9:00 AM TO 5 PM. FROM NOVEMBER THROUGH MARCH THE PROGRAM IS ALSO OPEN ON SATURDAYS FROM 10 AM TO 4 PM. DURING THE SUMMER IT IS OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY, 9AM-5PM. PROGRAMMING INCLUDES HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE, MISSION: LITERACY, ANTI-OBESITY EDUCATION, ANTI-TOBACCO EDUCATION, RECREATION AND SPORTS PROGRAMS, MATH AND SCIENCE ACTIVITIES, MENTORING PROGRAMS, AND CHARACTER BUILDING PROGRAMS. THE FACILITY HOSTS A TEEN NIGHT SUPERVISED OPEN RECREATION PROGRAM DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR ON FRIDAY'S FROM 8 PM - 11 PM. GRANT AMOUNT - $28,000. WILLARD COMMUNITY CENTER: WILLARD COMMUNITY CENTER YOUTH PROGRAM CONSISTS OF YOUTH AGES 9-18 OR WHO HAVE COMPLETED 4TH GRADE BUT HAVE NOT YET COMPLETED HIGH SCHOOL. THE CORE GROUP OF TEENS ARE MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH THAT ATTEND PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL OR WHO LIVE IN THE NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITIES IN RELATIVELY CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE WILLARD COMMUNITY CENTER. TEENS IN THE CORE GROUP RECEIVE TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM SCHOOL, NUTRITIOUS SNACKS, HOMEWORK HELP, MENTORING, EDUCATIONAL, RECREATIONAL, AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES, AND THEY REGULARLY PARTICIPATE IN MONTHLY COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS. GRANT AMOUNT - $10,000. YWCA LINCOLN: SMART GIRLS CLUB PROGRAM ENABLES GIRLS IN 4TH THROUGH 8TH GRADES TO EXPLORE SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATH (STEM) FIELDS AND ACTIVITIES IN A SUPPORTIVE AFTER SCHOOL SETTING. GIRLS CONDUCT HANDS-ON EXPERIMENTS AND INVESTIGATIONS. THEY BUILD ESSENTIAL LIFE SKILLS INCLUDING CRITICAL THINKING, COLLABORATION, TEAMWORK, CREATIVITY, AND PROBLEM SOLVING. EXPERIMENTS, INVESTIGATIONS, AND DESIGN-CHALLENGES REQUIRE THE GIRLS TO USE 21ST CENTURY LEARNING SKILLS. SMART GIRLS CLUB EMPOWERS GIRLS TO SEE STEM SUBJECTS AS VIABLE, ATTAINABLE, AND RELATABLE AND TO ENVISION FUTURE CAREERS IN STEM-RELATED FIELDS. ROLE MODELS WHO HAVE BACKGROUNDS IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATH VISIT CLUB AND PROVIDE INSIGHT INTO STEM CAREERS. GRANT AMOUNT - $5,000.
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.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4B	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 CASES, THESE ARE THEIR ONLY MEALS OF THE DAY. THESE STUDENTS ARE THEN FACED WITH A FOOD CRISIS OVER THE WEEKEND. THE BACKPACK PROGRAM IS A WAY TO HELP THESE STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES UNTIL STUDENTS RETURN TO SCHOOL ON MONDAY. GRANT AMOUNT - $10,000. FRESH START, INC: TRANSITIONAL SHELTER SERVICES AND HOLISTIC GOALS PROGRAM FOR HOMELESS WOMEN OFFERS A TRANSITIONAL SHELTER PROGRAM FOR HOMELESS WOMEN WITHOUT CHILDREN IN THEIR CUSTODY. WOMEN MAY STAY FOR UP TO ONE YEAR DURING WHICH TIME ALL BASIC NEEDS ARE PROVIDED ALONG WITH OTHER SUPPORT. CASE MANAGEMENT, WORKSHOPS, AND OTHER SUPPORTS ARE OFFERED. FRESH START ALSO CONNECTS RESIDENTS TO ACTIVITIES SUCH AS COUNSELING, TREATMENT, EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, AND OTHER SERVICES AVAILABLE IN THE COMMUNITY. THERE IS AN EMPHASIS ON DEVELOPING A HEALTHY SUPPORT SYSTEM, IMPROVING LIFE SKILLS, AND PROMOTING RESIDENTS' STRENGTHS. UPON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE RESIDENTIAL SERVICES, WOMEN MAY RECEIVE COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES FOR AN ADDITIONAL TWO YEARS, INCLUDING HOME VISITS, QUARTERLY FOOD BASKETS, AND REFERRALS. GRANT AMOUNT - $30,000. FRIENDSHIP HOME OF LINCOLN, INC: EMERGENCY SHELTER PROGRAM PROVIDES EMERGENCY SHELTER AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND THEIR CHILDREN. THE PROGRAM ADDRESSES BOTH DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND THE HOMELESSNESS THAT OFTEN ACCOMPANIES IT. SERVICES INCLUDE PRE-SHELTER SUPPORT; SAFETY PLANNING; CRISIS COUNSELING; CASE MANAGEMENT; ADVOCACY FOR VICTIMS AND CHILDREN; SHORT-TERM MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE COUNSELING SERVICES; SUPPORT GROUPS FOR VICTIMS AND CHILDREN; INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES; PROVISION OF BASIC NEEDS; AND ONGOING POST-SHELTER SUPPORT. GRANT AMOUNT - $78,500. GOOD NEIGHBOR COMMUNITY CENTER (GNCC): BASIC NEEDS PROGRAM PROVIDES CLOTHING, HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, PERSONAL CARE HYGIENE PRODUCTS, HOLIDAY GIFTS AND DIAPERS TO QUALIFYING FAMILIES. EACH CLIENT IS INTERVIEWED TO DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY RANGING FROM NATURAL DISASTER, HOMELESSNESS, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, RECOVERING ADDICTS, LIMITED INCOME, OR TRANSITIONING FROM PRISON. THEY ARE ALLOWED TO RECEIVE SERVICES FROM THIS PROGRAM EVERY 60 DAYS OR AS EMERGENCIES ARISE. GNCC'S GOAL IS TO HELP INDIVIDUALS MAINTAIN THEIR DIGNITY. GRANT AMOUNT - $8,000. GOOD NEIGHBOR COMMUNITY CENTER: FOOD PANTRY & PERISHABLE FOOD PROGRAM ALLOWS FAMILIES TO SELECT NON-PERISHABLE FOOD ITEMS OF THEIR CHOICE EVERY THIRTY DAYS. THE AMOUNT OF FOOD GIVEN IS DETERMINED BY FAMILY SIZE AND AVAILABILITY. EACH CLIENT MAY ALSO SHOP FOR PERISHABLE FOOD ITEMS TWICE A WEEK. THE PROGRAM COLLABORATES WITH THE FOOD BANK OF LINCOLN AND FEEDING AMERICA AND IS A FOODNET SITE IN COLLABORATION WITH ALLON CHAPEL SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH. CLIENTS ARE PROVIDED WITH INFORMATION OF ALL AVAILABLE FOOD NET SITES IN LINCOLN. GRANT AMOUNT - $17,000. LEAGUE OF HUMAN DIGNITY, INC: BARRIER REMOVAL PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE TO LINCOLN AND LANCASTER COUNTY RESIDENTS. RENTERS OR HOME-OWNERS WHO EXPERIENCE A MOBILITY LIMITATION (OR HAVE SOMEONE IN THEIR FAMILY WHO DOES) AND WHO ARE LOW- TO MODERATE-INCOME MAY APPLY FOR A GRANT TO REMOVE OR MODIFY BARRIERS IN THEIR HOMES. A FEW MODIFICATIONS THAT MAY BE ELIGIBLE INCLUDE OUTSIDE RAMPS AND LIFTS, GRAB BARS, HANDRAILS, WIDER DOORWAYS, ACCESSIBLE TUBS AND SHOWERS, AND REACHABLE SINKS AND COUNTERS. GRANT AMOUNT - $5,000. LEGAL AID OF NEBRASKA: LEGAL AID OF NEBRASKA DOMESTIC VIOLENCE REPRESENTATION PROJECT PROGRAM HELPS SECURE LEGAL VICTORIES FOR VICTIMS ASSISTING THEM TO ESCAPE ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIPS AND MOVE TOWARDS A LIFE OF SELF-SUFFICIENCY. ADVOCATES WILL PURSUE SEPARATION FROM THE ABUSER IN ALL AREAS INCLUDING FAMILY, FINANCIAL, HOUSING AND SAFETY. BY PROVIDING LEGAL ASSISTANCE INCLUDING PROTECTION ORDERS, DIVORCE, CUSTODY/VISITATION, PATERNITY, CHILD/SPOUSAL SUPPORT, OTHER FAMILY LAW MATTERS, CONSUMER (CREDIT, DEBT, BANKRUPTCY AND TAX), PUBLIC BENEFITS (TANF, MEDICAID, DISABILITY, FOOD STAMPS, UNEMPLOYMENT), AND HOUSING (PUBLIC HOUSING, LANDLORD/TENANT, AND REAL ESTATE) THE PROGRAM WORKS TO END THE CYCLE OF VIOLENCE, AND COLLABORATES WITH DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTERS AND OTHER PROGRAMS TO PROVIDE WRAP AROUND SERVICES. GRANT AMOUNT - $15,000. LINCOLN/LANCASTER COUNTY CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER: DIRECT SERVICES TO CHILD VICTIMS OF ABUSE PROGRAM PROVIDES A SAFE, CHILD-FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT FOR INTERVIEWS AND MEDICAL EVALUATIONS OF CHILD VICTIMS OF ABUSE & NEGLECT, AGES 3-18. DIRECT SERVICES INCLUDE FORENSIC INTERVIEWS, MEDICAL EVALUATIONS, ONGOING ADVOCACY AND SUPPORT, COURT SCHOOL, REFERRALS FOR MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, CASE COORDINATION, PROFESSIONAL TRAINING, AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION GRANT AMOUNT - $77,250. MATT TALBOT KITCHEN AND OUTREACH, INC: HOMELESS PREVENTION PROGRAM WORKS TO PREVENT HOMELESSNESS THROUGH A TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM THAT ASSISTS CHRONICALLY HOMELESS MEN & WOMEN WHO ARE COMMITTED TO SOBRIETY & RECOVERY. CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO THE PARTICIPANTS IN THE PROGRAM & TO FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS ENROLLED IN THE HOMELESS VOUCHER PROGRAM. HOUSING & CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES WORK TOGETHER TO PREVENT HOMELESSNESS. OTHER HOMELESS PREVENTION SERVICES INCLUDE A SIX-WEEK SERIES OF LIFE SKILLS CLASSES. TOPICS COVER LANDLORD TENANT ISSUES, BUDGETING, EMPLOYMENT SKILLS, NUTRITION, PARENTING, AND SELF-ESTEEM. THE HOMELESS IDENTIFICATION PROJECT HELPS HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS OBTAIN VITAL DOCUMENTS NEEDED TO GAIN EMPLOYMENT AND ACCESS TO HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. GRANT AMOUNT - $17,000. MATT TALBOT KITCHEN AND OUTREACH, INC: HUNGER RELIEF &NUTRITION EDUCATION PROGRAM PROVIDES DAILY HUNGER RELIEF THROUGH THE PROVISION OF TWO ON-SITE MEALS 365 DAYS A YEAR. MEALS ARE PROVIDED TO ANYONE IN NEED. EMERGENCY FOOD PANTRIES ARE ALSO PROVIDED TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHEN FOOD ITEMS ARE AVAILABLE. NUTRITION EDUCATION IS PROVIDED BY THE STAFF DIETITIAN, WHO IS A MEDICAL NUTRITION THERAPIST. SERVICES INCLUDE ONE-ON-ONE NUTRITION COUNSELING, CLASSES, AND GROUP PRESENTATIONS. CLASSES INCLUDE COOKING, BUDGETING, NUTRITION, AND FOOD SAFETY. GRANT AMOUNT - $11,000. PEOPLE'S CITY MISSION: FAMILY SHELTER PROGRAM PROVIDES SHELTER, FOOD, CLOTHING, CASEWORK, AND REFERRALS AND RELATED ASSISTANCE TO ENABLE HOMELESS WOMEN AND FAMILIES TO MOVE INTO PERMANENT HOUSING, WITH THE SKILLS AND RESOURCES NECESSARY TO MAINTAIN THAT HOUSING. GRANT AMOUNT - $15,000. ST. MONICA'S BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR WOMEN: PROJECT MOTHER & CHILD PROGRAM IS A 6-MONTH THERAPEUTIC RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT PROGRAM FOR CHEMICALLY DEPENDENT OR DUALLY DIAGNOSED PREGNANT WOMEN AND WOMEN WITH CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 12. APPROXIMATELY 90 PERCENT OF THE WOMEN IN THIS PROGRAM SELF-REPORT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ISSUES AND/OR ARE HOMELESS. THE PROGRAM UTILIZES A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH TO ADDRESS THE ISSUES OF BASIC NEEDS, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, TRAUMA, SUBSTANCE ABUSE, AND PARENTING ISSUES. CHILDREN OF CLIENTS RECEIVE SERVICES AT THE ST. MONICA'S EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER. WOMEN GRADUATE WITH PLANS FOR HOUSING, SAFETY AND EMPLOYMENT AS WELL AS PARENTING EDUCATION AND SUPPORT. GRANT AMOUNT - $28,250. THE SALVATION ARMY LINCOLN, NEBRASKA CORPS: DISASTER SERVICES PROGRAM PROVIDES FOOD AND BEVERAGES AT NATURAL AND MAN-MADE DISASTERS. THE PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES SPIRITUAL AND EMOTIONAL CARE AT THE SCENE OF A DISASTER AS WELL AS FOLLOW UP CARE. BASED ON THE SCOPE OF THE DISASTER, SERVICES MAY INCLUDE MATERIALS MANAGEMENT/DISTRIBUTION, WAREHOUSING, SHELTERING, AND EMERGENCY CASE MANAGEMENT. THE PROGRAM WILL ASSIST WITH TEMPORARY HOUSING VOUCHERS AFTER THE RED CROSS HAS EXHAUSTED THEIR FUNDS ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS. GRANT AMOUNT - $6,000.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4B	THE SALVATION ARMY LINCOLN, NEBRASKA CORPS: FOOD SECURITY PROGRAM PROVIDES FOOD SECURITY IN FIVE AREAS. THE FOOD PANTRY PROVIDES CONSUMER CHOICE BASED ON THE FOOD PYRAMID. CLIENTS ARE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE FOOD ON A MONTHLY BASIS. CLIENTS SHOP FOR THEIR OWN FOOD SO THERE IS NO WASTE. PERISHABLE FOOD DISTRIBUTION ALLOWS CLIENTS TO RECEIVE PERISHABLE GOODS EVERY TUESDAY AND FRIDAY MORNING. WINTER NIGHT WATCH PROVIDES A SEASONAL HOT MEAL EVERY SATURDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHTS FROM OCTOBER 15 - APRIL 15 TO HOMELESS AND NEAR HOMELESS IN THE SOUTH CAPITAL AREA. KIDS CAF SERVES HOT MEALS TO CHILDREN MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY YEAR AROUND. THE SUMMER FEEDING PROGRAM BETTER FEEDS CHILDREN BY USING A MOBILE KITCHEN TO GO TO KIDS IN THREE SELECT AREAS AND FEED THEM LUNCH, MONDAY-FRIDAY. GRANT AMOUNT - $20,000. THE SALVATION ARMY LINCOLN, NEBRASKA CORPS: UTILITY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM PROVIDES EMERGENCY UTILITY ASSISTANCE TO THOSE WHO ARE AT RISK FOR OR HAVE HAD THEIR UTILITIES SHUT OFF DUE TO NON-PAYMENT. THE PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES ENERGY EDUCATION TO CLIENTS, PARTICULARLY THOSE WHO APPLY FOR ASSISTANCE MORE THAN ONCE, TO PREVENT BEING IN PERPETUAL CRISIS. IN ADDITION, THOSE WHO STRUGGLE EACH MONTH TO MAKE ENDS MEET CAN PARTICIPATE IN A BUDGETING CLASS. GRANT AMOUNT - $22,000. VOICES OF HOPE LINCOLN, INC: CRISIS INTERVENTION AND ADVOCACY PROGRAM IS THE PRIMARY CRISIS RESPONSE MECHANISM FOR VICTIMS THROUGH THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COORDINATED RESPONSE TEAM AND SEXUAL ASSAULT RESPONSE TEAM. THE PROGRAM FOCUSES ON VICTIM SAFETY AND PERPETRATOR ACCOUNTABILITY. THIS CRISIS INTERVENTION AND ADVOCACY PROGRAM PROVIDES SERVICES FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT AND INCEST, AND THEIR FAMILIES. THIS INCLUDES A 24-HOUR CRISIS LINE, CRISIS AND WALK-IN COUNSELING, SUPPORT GROUPS, SAFETY PLANNING, 24-HOUR ADVOCACY TO THE HOSPITAL AND TO ATTEND INTERVIEWS WITH ALL FOUR LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES, ASSISTANCE WITH PROTECTION ORDERS, CRISIS SHELTER IN CONJUNCTION WITH FRIENDSHIP HOME, CASE MANAGEMENT AND ASSISTANCE WITH BASIC AND EMERGENCY NEEDS. GRANT AMOUNT - $79,000. VOLUNTEER PARTNERS (AKA VOLUNTEER LINC): EMERGENCY VOLUNTEER PROGRAM ENGAGES CITIZEN VOLUNTEERS IN COMMUNITY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE. TRAINED VOLUNTEERS AND A NETWORK OF LOCATIONS IS DEVELOPED, EXPANDED AND MAINTAINED TO MANAGE SPONTANEOUS UNAFFILIATED VOLUNTEERS IN RESPONSE TO COMMUNITY DISASTERS. NEIGHBORHOOD PREPAREDNESS EDUCATORS FOCUS ON PREPAREDNESS IN LOW INCOME COMMUNITIES VIA CONNECTIONS WITH NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATIONS, FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTERS. VOLUNTEER PARTNERS FACILITATES THE LOCAL CITIZEN CORPS PROGRAM AND RECRUITS INDIVIDUALS FOR COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAMS (CERT) TRAININGS. GRANT AMOUNT - $16,000.
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 2015 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 2015 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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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
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Attach to Form 990.
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Information about Schedule R (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2015

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

UNITED WAY OF LINCOLN AND LANCASTER
COUNTY

Employer identification number

47-0376624

Part I

Identification of Disregarded Entities Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.

(a) Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Total income	(e) End-of-year assets	(f) Direct controlling entity

Part II

Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.

(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Exempt Code section	(e) Public charity status (if section 501(c)(3))	(f) Direct controlling entity	(g) Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Exempt Code section	(e) Public charity status (if section 501(c)(3))	(f) Direct controlling entity	Yes	No
(1)UNITED WAY OF LINCOLN AND LANCASTER COUNTY FOUNDATION INC 238 S 13TH STREET LINCOLN,NE68508 20-1412874	SUPPORTING FOUNDATION	NE	501(C)(3)	509(A)(3) TYPE 1	UNITED WAY OF LINCOLN AND LANCASTER COUNTY	Yes

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Schedule R (Form 990) 2015

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Part III

Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.

(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	(h) Disproprtionate allocations?		(i) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	(j) General or managing partner?
(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	Yes	No	(i) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	Yes	No

Part IV

Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.

(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(e) Type of entity (C corp, S corp, or trust)	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	(i) Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(e) Type of entity (C corp, S corp, or trust)	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	Yes	No

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Part V

Transactions With Related Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.

Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.

Yes

1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?

a Receipt of (i) interest, (ii) annuities, (iii) royalties, or (iv) rent from a controlled entity .....................

b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) ............................

Yes

c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) ............................

Yes

d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) ............................

e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) ............................

f Dividends from related organization(s) ............................

g Sale of assets to related organization(s) ............................

h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) ............................

i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) ............................

j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) .......................

k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) ......................

l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) .....................

m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) .................

n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) ...................

o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) ............................

p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses ............................

Yes

q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses ............................

Yes

r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) ............................

s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) ............................

If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.

(a) Name of related organization	(b) Transaction type (a-s)	(c) Amount involved	(d) Method of determining amount involved

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Part VI

Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.

Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.

(a) Name, address, and EIN of entity	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(e) Are all partners section 501(c)(3) organizations?		(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	(h) Disproprtionate allocations?		(i) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	(j) General or managing partner?
(a) Name, address, and EIN of entity	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	Yes	No	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	Yes	No	(i) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	Yes	No

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Part VII

Supplemental Information

Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R (see instructions).

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1	Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: FUNDING TO LOCAL IMPACT PARTNERS WHO FOCUS ON ACHIEVING OUTCOMES IN THE TWO SPECIFIC AREAS DETERMINED TO BE ESSENTIAL IN IMPROVING PEOPLE'S LIVES AND STRENGTHENING OUR COMMUNITY:1) CHILDREN ARE READY TO ENTER AND SUCCEED IN SCHOOL;2) ASSISTING THOSE IN CRISIS BY INCREASING: FOOD SECURITY, SHELTER SECURITY, AND VICTIM SAFETY AND ENSURING PREPAREDNESS FOR COMMUNITY DISASTERS.
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3	Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........	3	32
4	Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .....	4	32
5	Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2015 (Part V, line 2a) ......	5	21
6	Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .............	6	2,234
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	0

		Prior Year	Current Year
8	Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) .........	7,234,476	7,274,672
9	Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) .........	0	0
10	Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) ....	9,702	11,586
11	Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)	133,423	121,790
12	Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)	7,377,601	7,408,048
13	Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )...	5,347,744	5,304,062
14	Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4).....	0	0
15	Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10)	1,048,303	1,084,189
16a	Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) .....	0	0
b	Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 864,911
17	Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e)....	799,147	856,528
18	Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)	7,195,194	7,244,779
19	Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12.......	182,407	163,269
		Beginning of Current Year	End of Year
20	Total assets (Part X, line 16).............	7,217,922	7,670,604
21	Total liabilities (Part X, line 26).............	5,993,288	6,282,701
22	Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20.....	1,224,634	1,387,903

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4a	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 1,312,058 including grants of $ 1,312,058 ) (Revenue $ 0 )
	COMMUNITY IMPACT FOCUS AREA:INVESTING IN LINCOLN'S FUTURE: OUR CHILDREN. (SEE DETAILED LIST OF PROGRAMS IN THIS FOCUS AREA ON SCHEDULE O).DURING THE 2015-2016 FISCAL YEAR, FUNDED PROGRAMS REPORTED THE FOLLOWING:1)88% OF SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN IMPROVED THEIR ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE2)90% OF CHILDREN (AGE 0-5) MET DEVELOPMENTAL MILESTONES3)95% OF SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN ADVANCED TO THE NEXT GRADE LEVEL4)88% OF CHILDREN IMPROVED THEIR BEHAVIOR OR FUNCTIONAL SCORES

4b	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 780,000 including grants of $ 780,000 ) (Revenue $ 0 )
	COMMUNITY IMPACT FOCUS AREA: ASSISTING THOSE IN CRISIS (SEE DETAILED LIST OF PROGRAMS IN THIS FOCUS AREA ON SCHEDULE O).DURING THE 2015-2016 FISCAL YEAR, FUNDED PROGRAMS REPORTED THE FOLLOWING: 53,839 EMERGENCY AND TRANSITIONAL SHELTER NIGHTS WERE PROVIDED TO HOMELESS FAMILIES 1,103,145 MEALS WERE SERVED TO HUNGRY CHILDREN AND ADULTS3,836 SAFETY PLANS WERE DEVELOPED FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN WHO ARE VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ABUSE9,111,150 POUNDS OF FOOD WERE DISTRIBUTED15,892 INDIVIDUALS WERE SUPPORTED THROUGH CRISIS SUPPORT CALLS

4c	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 90,316 including grants of $ 90,316 ) (Revenue $ 0 )
	ENGAGE. EMPOWER.GRADUATE (EEG): THE WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP COUNCIL AND EMERGING LEADERS COUNCIL GROUPS COMBINED TO SUPPORT BREAKTHROUGH OPPORTUNITIES IN THE MCPHEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL COMMUNITY. THE RESULTING INITIATIVE SUPPORTS MULTIPLE PROGRAMS THAT EMPOWER FAMILIES AND STUDENTS TO STRIVE FOR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AND ON-TIME GRADUATION THUS SETTING THEM UP FOR LONG-TERM SUCCESS. $236,714 WAS ALLOCATED TO THE FOLLOWING EEG SUPPORTED PROGRAMS: COMMUNITY RESPONSE, JUMP START TO KINDERGARTEN, COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTER, FAMILY LITERACY, PARENT EDUCATION, MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, SUMMER ENRICHMENT, AND MENTORING.

	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 40,000 including grants of $ 40,000 ) (Revenue $ )
	2-1-1 CALL CENTER: THIS NATIONWIDE COLLABORATIVE INITIATIVE PROVIDES INFORMATION AND REFERRAL FOR HUMAN SERVICE NEEDS 24 HOURS PER DAY/SEVEN DAYS A WEEK. UNITED WAY OF THE MIDLANDS IN OMAHA HOUSES THE CALL CENTER FOR THE STATE AND TRACKS DATA THAT IS SPECIFIC TO EACH PARTICIPATING COMMUNITY. DURING THE 2015-2016 FISCAL YEAR, 4,559 CALLS WERE RECEIVED. THE MAJORITY OF CALLERS WERE SEEKING HOUSING AND UTILITIES ASSISTANCE. UNITED WAY ALLOCATED $40,000 FOR THIS INITIATIVE.

	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 38,000 including grants of $ 38,000 ) (Revenue $ )
	COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTERS (CLC): $38,000 HAS BEEN ALLOCATED TO THE CLYDE MALONE COMMUNITY CENTER AS THE LEAD AGENCY TO SUPPORT THE SITE SUPERVISOR POSITION AND PROGRAMMING LOCATED AT CULLER MIDDLE SCHOOL. THE CLC INITIATIVE IS FOCUSED ON ACHIEVING THREE MAJOR OUTCOMES: IMPROVED STUDENT LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT; STRONG AND SUPPORTIVE FAMILIES; AND ENGAGED NEIGHBORHOODS. DURING THE 2015-2016 SCHOOL YEAR, 146 STUDENTS ATTENDED THE CLC FOR 30 DAYS OR MORE. IN TEACHER ASSESSED RATINGS OF PERFORMANCE, STUDENTS SCORED HIGHER THAN THE STATEWIDE AVERAGE IN ALL CATEGORIES (READING 19%, WRITING 21%, MATH 19% AND SCIENCE 12%.)

	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 29,164 including grants of $ 29,164 ) (Revenue $ )
	WOMEN IN PHILANTHROPY (WIP) INITIATIVE: UNITED WAY'S ANNUAL WIP HELPING HANDS AUCTION RAISED FUNDS TO PROVIDE DIAPERS AND CLOTHING TO LOW INCOME FAMILIES. THE WIP INITIATIVE AWARDED $29,164 TO TEN UNITED WAY PARTNER AGENCIES TO PURCHASE DIAPERS AND CLOTHING FOR THE LOW-INCOME CHILDREN AND FAMILIES THEY SERVE.

	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 10,000 including grants of $ 10,000 ) (Revenue $ )
	SUMMER FOOD PROGRAM: $10,000 WAS ALLOCATED FOR THIS PROGRAM WHICH IS SPONSORED BY THE LINCOLN-LANCASTER COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT. IN THE SUMMER OF 2016, THERE WERE 42 FEEDING SITES WITH 101,689 MEALS (38,365 BREAKFASTS AND 63,324 LUNCHES) SERVED TO ELIGIBLE CHILDREN. THIS IS AN AVERAGE OF 1,753 MEALS PER DAY OVER 12 WEEKS WITH MORE THAN 3,550 CHILDREN RECEIVING MEALS AT LEAST PERIODICALLY THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER.

	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 10,000 including grants of $ 10,000 ) (Revenue $ )
	THE CAREER ACADEMY: UNITED WAY FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,000 SUPPORTS SCHOLARSHIPS FOR LOW-INCOME STUDENTS TO ATTEND THE PROGRAM THAT HELPS PREPARE THEM FOR POST-HIGH SCHOOL OPPORTUNITIES IN THE WORKFORCE AND/OR HIGHER EDUCATION.

	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 17,667 including grants of $ 17,667 ) (Revenue $ )
	EDUCATION INCOME AND HEALTH FRAMEWORK: UNITED WAY ALLOCATED $17,667 TOWARD IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS NEW FRAMEWORK WHICH WILL PROVIDE FOR EXPERTISE IN RESEARCHING EVIDENCE, RECOMMENDING STRATEGIES, AND PROVIDING TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR A RESULTS BASED ACCOUNTABILITY PROCESS TO DETERMINE MEASURES.

	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 9,922 including grants of $ 9,922 ) (Revenue $ )
	VIRTUAL BOOK DRIVE: AN ONLINE CAMPAIGN SPONSORED BY THE UNITED WAY WOMEN IN PHILANTHROPY AND EMERGING LEADERS GROUPS RAISED $9,922 FOR THE PURCHASE OF BOOKS AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR CHILDREN IN THE LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. VOLUNTEERS DURING DAY OF ACTION AND DAY OF CARING READ AND DISTRIBUTED OVER 1,426 BOOKS TO CHILDREN.

	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 7,780 including grants of $ 7,780 ) (Revenue $ )
	DATA-TRACKING PROJECT: THIS PROJECT RECEIVED $7,780 IN A JOINTLY FUNDED EFFORT WITH THE JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE TO HELP TRACK FOOD PANTRY AND FOOD DISTRIBUTION EFFORTS IN THE COMMUNITY. OUR OUTCOME GOAL IS TO DETERMINE AN UNDUPLICATED COUNT OF CLIENTS SERVED SO WE CAN BETTER INCREASE THEIR FOOD STABILITY.

	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 5,000 including grants of $ 5,000 ) (Revenue $ )
	LINCOLN VITAL SIGNS: UNITED WAY HAS ALLOCATED $5,000 TO THIS COMMUNITY WIDE INITIATIVE WHOSE PURPOSE IS TO UPDATE THE VITAL SIGNS BI-ANNUAL REPORT AND FACILITATE EFFORTS TO IDENTIFY KEY COMMUNITY MEASUREMENTS, COLLECT SPECIFIC INFORMATION, AND ANALYZE TRENDS FOR USE IN IDENTIFYING FUNDING PRIORITIES AND TRACKING OUTCOMES.

	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 5,000 including grants of $ 5,000 ) (Revenue $ )
	BACKGROUND CHECKS: UNITED WAY ALLOCATED $5,000 TO ITS PARTNER AGENCIES TO CONDUCT BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS SERVING VULNERABLE POPULATIONS.

	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 5,000 including grants of $ 5,000 ) (Revenue $ )
	HOMELESS CONNECT: $5,000 WAS AWARDED TO PROJECT HOMELESS CONNECT LINCOLN WHICH IS AN ANNUAL ONE-DAY EVENT ORGANIZED TO PROVIDE DIRECT SERVICES FOR HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES AS WELL AS ASSIST IN NAVIGATING THE LOCAL HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICE SYSTEM TO GET THEIR LONGER TERM NEEDS MET.

	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 2,537,620 including grants of $ 2,537,620 ) (Revenue $ 148,177 )
	DESIGNATIONS: UNITED WAY PROCESSED $2,537,620 IN DONOR-DESIGNATED FUNDS. DONOR-DESIGNATED FUNDS ARE CONTRIBUTIONS SPECIFICALLY DIRECTED BY THE DONOR TO OTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. UNITED WAY OF LINCOLN AND LANCASTER COUNTY ACTS IN A FISCAL AGENT CAPACITY TO COLLECT, PROCESS, AND DISBURSE THE FUNDS. ORGANIZATIONS MUST HAVE TAX EXEMPT STATUS AND BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE PATRIOT ACT.

	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 1,271,077 including grants of $ 406,535 ) (Revenue $ )
	PROGRAM GENERAL OPERATING COSTS: EXPENSES OF $557,712 WERE INCURRED BY THE ORGANIZATION TO ASSESS COMMUNITY NEEDS; PROVIDE OUTCOME MEASUREMENT TRAINING TO VARIOUS ENTITIES IN THE COMMUNITY; PROVIDE PROGRAM ASSESSMENT, REVIEW, AND SELECTION; ADMINISTER GRANTS; PROVIDE FINANCIAL AND STEWARDSHIP OVERSIGHT OF GRANT RECIPIENTS; AND PARTICIPATE IN COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS TO ADVANCE COMMON GOALS IN THE TWO FOCUSED AREAS.

4d	Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
	(Expenses $ 3,986,230 including grants of $ 3,121,688 ) (Revenue $ 148,177 )
4e	Total program service expenses6,168,604

1b	Sub-Total................
c	Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....
d	Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........	195,264	0	23,453

(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 0

1a	Federated campaigns..		1a
b	Membership dues..		1b
c	Fundraising events..		1c	35,715
d	Related organizations		1d
e	Government grants (contributions)		1e

f	All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above		1f	7,238,957

g	Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$ 147,816
h Total.Add lines 1a-1f.......		7,274,672

		Business Code
2a
b
c
d
e
f	All other program service revenue.
g Total.Add lines 2a–2f.....

3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ..........			11,586			11,586
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds
5 Royalties...........
		(ii) Personal	(i) Real
6a	Gross rents
b	Less: rental expenses
c	Rental income or (loss)
d	Net rental income or (loss)......
		(ii) Other	(i) Securities
7a	Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses
c	Gain or (loss)
d	Net gain or (loss).....
8a	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ 35,715of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
	a		59,343
b	Less: direct expenses ...b		85,730
c	Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..			-26,387			-26,387
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..
Business Code			Miscellaneous Revenue
11a	ADMINISTRATIVE INCOME		900099	148,177	148,177
b
c
d	All other revenue ....
e	Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......			148,177
12	Total revenue. See Instructions......			7,408,048	148,177	0	-14,801

1	Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21	5,304,062	5,304,062
2	Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22
3	Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16
4	Benefits paid to or for members
5	Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ....	222,061	62,487	65,069	94,505
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	672,086	237,260	56,364	378,462
8	Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....	31,137	10,285	2,090	18,762
9	Other employee benefits .......	96,402	30,727	11,677	53,998
10	Payroll taxes ...........	62,503	20,868	7,891	33,744
11	Fees for services (non-employees):
a	Management ......
b	Legal .........
c	Accounting ...........	8,925		8,925
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)	33,746	10,684	4,945	18,117
12	Advertising and promotion ....	192,860	92,522	3,484	96,854
13	Office expenses .......	7,317	2,239	946	4,132
14	Information technology ......
15	Royalties ..
16	Occupancy ...........	102,704	32,396	13,340	56,968
17	Travel ............	9,713	2,242	1,011	6,460
18	Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .
19	Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....	14,364	2,545	7,723	4,096
20	Interest ...........
21	Payments to affiliates .......
22	Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..	13,320	4,217	1,737	7,366
23	Insurance ...	7,613	2,410	993	4,210
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	BAD DEBT EXPENSE	236,659	236,659
b	MEMBERSHIP DUES	72,282	22,432	10,849	39,001
c	OTHER PROGRAM EXPENSE	67,669	67,669
d	EQUIPMENT RENTAL AND MA	27,050	13,190	2,507	11,353
e	All other expenses	62,306	13,710	11,713	36,883
25	Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e	7,244,779	6,168,604	211,264	864,911
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).

1	Cash–non-interest-bearing ........			3,205,913	1	3,552,440
2	Savings and temporary cash investments .........			1,294,171	2	1,294,407
3	Pledges and grants receivable, net ......			2,621,629	3	2,708,039
4	Accounts receivable, net .............			38,997	4	31,486
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 ......			23,303	9	52,368
10a	Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D	10a	167,694
b	Less: accumulated depreciation	10b	135,830	33,909	10c	31,864
11	Investments—publicly traded securities .				11
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 ...........				15
16	Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)...			7,217,922	16	7,670,604

17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses .....	107,739	17	77,252
18	Grants payable ...	2,130,058	18	2,140,475
19	Deferred revenue .........	83,946	19	55,041
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	3,671,545	25	4,009,933
26	Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..	5,993,288	26	6,282,701

	Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27	Unrestricted net assets	1,224,634	27	1,387,903
28	Temporarily restricted net assets ...........		28
29	Permanently restricted net assets		29
	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 ...........	1,224,634	33	1,387,903
34	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........	7,217,922	34	7,670,604