Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
| (i)Name of supported organization | (ii) EIN | (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions)) | (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? | (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) | (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions) | |
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Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2010 | (b) 2011 | (c) 2012 | (d) 2013 | (e) 2014 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .... | 47,429,505 | 46,605,648 | 44,364,314 | 47,250,524 | 48,927,456 | 234,577,447 |
| 2 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf....... | 0 | |||||
| 3 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge.. | 0 | |||||
| 4 | Total. Add lines 1 through 3 | 47,429,505 | 46,605,648 | 44,364,314 | 47,250,524 | 48,927,456 | 234,577,447 |
| 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).. | 57,704,397 | |||||
| 6 | Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. | 176,873,050 | |||||
Calendar year
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(a) 2010 | (b) 2011 | (c) 2012 | (d) 2013 | (e) 2014 | (f) Total | |
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| 7 | Amounts from line 4.. | 47,429,505 | 46,605,648 | 44,364,314 | 47,250,524 | 48,927,456 | 234,577,447 |
| 8 | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... | 229,664 | 224,739 | 95,174 | 88,018 | 84,961 | 722,556 |
| 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.).. | 176,350 | 176,350 | ||||
| 11 | Total support Add lines 7 through 10. | 235,476,353 | |||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2010 | (b) 2011 | (c) 2012 | (d) 2013 | (e) 2014 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . | ||||||
| 2 | Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose...... | ||||||
| 3 | Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513.. | ||||||
| 4 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf... | ||||||
| 5 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge.. | ||||||
| 6 | Total. Add lines 1 through 5. | ||||||
| 7a | Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons... | ||||||
| b | Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 7a and 7b.. | ||||||
| 8 | Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.) | ||||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2010 | (b) 2011 | (c) 2012 | (d) 2013 | (e) 2014 | (f) Total | |
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| 9 | Amounts from line 6... | ||||||
| 10a | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. | ||||||
| b | Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 10a and 10b. | ||||||
| 11 | Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on. | ||||||
| 12 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) .. | ||||||
| 13 | Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. | ||||||
| Section A - Adjusted Net Income | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Net short-term capital gain | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Other gross income (see instructions) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Add lines 1 through 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Depreciation and depletion | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Other expenses (see instructions) | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) | 8 | ||||
| Section B - Minimum Asset Amount | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): | 1 | ||||
| a | Average monthly value of securities | 1a | ||||
| b | Average monthly cash balances | 1b | ||||
| c | Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets | 1c | ||||
| d | Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) | 1d | ||||
| e | Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI): | |||||
| 2 | Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Subtract line 2 from line 1d | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Multiply line 5 by .035 | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) | 8 | ||||
| Section C - Distributable Amount | Current Year | |||||
| 1 | Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Enter 85% of line 1 | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Income tax imposed in prior year | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Check here if the current year is the organization's first as a non-functionally-integrated Type III supporting organization (see instructions) | |||||
| Section D - Distributions | Current Year | |
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| 1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes | ||
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2
Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity |
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| 3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations | ||
| 4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets | ||
| 5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required) | ||
| 6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions | ||
| 7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. | ||
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8
Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions |
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| 9 Distributable amount for 2014 from Section C, line 6 | ||
| 10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount | ||
| Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) |
(i) Excess Distributions |
(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2014 |
(iii) Distributable Amount for 2014 |
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1
Distributable amount for 2014 from Section C, line 6 |
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2
Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2014 (reasonable cause required--see instructions) |
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| 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2014: | ||||
| a From 2009.......X | ||||
| b From 2010.......X | ||||
| c From 2011.......X | ||||
| d From 2012.......X | ||||
| e From 2013....... | ||||
| fTotal of lines 3a through e | ||||
| g Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| h Applied to 2014 distributable amount | ||||
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Carryover from 2009 not applied (see instructions) |
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| j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f. | ||||
| 4Distributions for 2014 from Section D, line 7: | ||||
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| a Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| b Applied to 2014 distributable amount | ||||
| c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4. | ||||
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5
Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2014, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2 (if amount greater than zero, see instructions) |
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6
Remaining underdistributions for 2014. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1 (if amount greater than zero, see instructions) |
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7 Excess distributions carryover to 2015. Add lines 3j and 4c. |
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| 8 Breakdown of line 7: | ||||
| a From 2010.......X | ||||
| b From 2011.......X | ||||
| c From 2012.......X | ||||
| d From 2013....... | ||||
| e From 2014....... | ||||
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| General Information | United way of metropolitan Chicago, Inc. ("uwmc") is an Illinois Non-profit philanthropic corporation whose mission is to improve lives In the metropolitan Chicago area by mobilizing caring people to invest in The community where their resources are needed most. The vision of uwmc is that metropolitan Chicago becomes a Region of thriving communities where all individuals and families are Able to achieve their potential. The challenges facing communities in The metropolitan area are complex and multi-faceted, requiring long-term And integrated strategies that address the root causes of these issues. To address these challenges, UWMC and its Member United Ways ("MUWS") are focused on leveraging Expertise, connections and resources to drive lasting solutions for Individuals and communities. Member United Ways are certified by United Way Worldwide and maintain their own 501 (c) (3) status and Board of Directors. The MUW Chief Professional Officers report to both the MUW Board President and to the UWMC Chief Operating Officer. A MUW is required to be governed by a set of written bylaws that have been approved by the UWMC and reviewed by UWMC board of directors at least every three years. For the reporting period, uwmc had three member united ways ("muws"): South-southwest suburban united way united way of DuPage/west cook united way north/northwest It is important to note that effective at the close of business On June 30, 2015, united way of DuPage/west cook and south-southwest Suburban united way retired their 501(c)(3) status and merged with UWMC to better align with a region-wide impact strategy and create operational efficiencies. Uwmc and the muws are implementing a region-wide plan to ensure Significant impact in the areas of education, financial stability, health And basic needs support by 2020. The plan focuses on 60 high-need Communities, and includes regional strategies and neighborhood-specific Solutions. The key to lasting community change is to address the root Causes of the complex issues that individuals, families and neighborhoods Face by focusing on three key levers - education, income and health. Uwmc And the muws also focus on safety net issues to ensure that basic needs - food, shelter and safety - for individuals and families are met. To address these challenges, UWMC and its Member United Ways ("MUWS") are focused on leveraging expertise, connections and resources to drive lasting solutions for individuals and communities. The plan includeds four high value outcomes: 1) help 50,000 underperforming middle school students enter high school On track to graduate. 2) advance economic stability for 100,000 households 3) connect more than 200,000 people with available, preventative health Services 4) annually answer the crisis needs of approximately 1 million people every year by providing food, shelter and freedom from violence 1. Education - 2020 goal: help 50,000 underperforming middle school kids enter High school ready to succeed - fy12-fy15 cumulative result: 46,894 middle school students on track to Graduate/promoted to next grade level -% of goal: 93.8% 2. Income - 2020 goal: advance economic stability for 100,000 households - fy11-15 cumulative result: 117,629 households improved economic Stability - % of goal: 118% 3. Health - 2020 goal: connect over 200,000 people with available, preventative Health services - fy11-fy15 cumulative result: 384,051 people connected to a primary care Physician - % of goal: 192% 4. Basic needs - 2020 goal: annually, answer the crisis needs of 1 million people every year By providing food, shelter and freedom from violence - fy11-fy15 cumulative result: 4.2 million people in crisis received Assistance To further address the complex challenges in high-need communities Throughout the region, united way of metropolitan Chicago developed the united way neighborhood Network initiative. The initiative utilizes a collective impact model to work with community coalitions to guide strategies with partners, coordinate resources and programming, and Collaborate on measurement - all toward a common community goal. The first neighborhood network was launched in march 2013 in brighton Park on Chicago's southwest side and has delivered significant results across all dimensions including: - education - freshmen on track at the main high school have grown 14% From 2012-2014; 1074 previously struggling middle school students now on Track to graduate/promoted to next grade level - income - $1.3 million in tax refunds generated for needy families That would have otherwise gone unclaimed - health - 1,604 people connected to a primary care physician The second neighborhood network was launched in august 2014 in the suburb of west Chicago. While coalition partners are in the planning phase and have not set final goals, the following results has been achieved to date: - education - 196 parents connected to community resources (esl classes, health referrals, child care, etc) - income - $473,000 in tax refunds generated for needy families that Would have otherwise gone unclaimed - health - 1 new playground built; 153 individuals and/or families connected to mental health services - basic needs - food pantry established in middle school Eight additional neighborhood networks were launched in fy15 with planning grants. They are auburn gresham, austin, bronzeville, cicero, evanston, little village, robbins/blue island and south Chicago. The critical work of uwmc and the muws require significant resources and Support is raised through a diversified revenue model. Uwmc and the Muws conduct workplace giving campaigns, receive individual and major Gifts, are awarded grants and are the beneficiaries of other Contributions from private foundations and other organizations. Strategic efforts are in place to further grow significant revenue from grants and individual giving. Number of volunteers Form 990, part I, line 6 Board/policy making volunteers - 108 Campaign volunteers - 3,308 Community impact volunteers - 5,003 Other volunteers - 67 Total volunteers - 8,486 Executive committee Form 990, part vi, line 1 The executive committee consists of not less than five members of the Board of directors. The executive committee meets between board meetings Where the committee exercises the powers of the board of directors. All such actions by the executive committee are reported to the board of directors at the next meeting of the board. |
| Changes to Governing Documents | Form 990, part vi, line 4 Changes to the uwmc bylaws were made to (1) retire the united way of DuPage/west cook and south-southwest suburban united way 501(c)(3)s into United way of metropolitan Chicago effective close of business June 30, 2015, (2) revise the regional community investment distribution formula, And (3) clarify roles of the board committees. |
| MEMBERS | Member united ways (muws) of uwmc shall consist of united ways which through certification by United Way worldwide formally participate in the United Way system for metropolitan Chicago. Effective at the close of business on June 30, 2015, united way of DuPage/west cook and south-southwest suburban United Way retired their 501(c)(3) status and merged with UWMC. |
| Form 990 REVIEW PROCESS | Form 990, part vi, line 11b A review of the form 990 was conducted by the audit committee of the Board of directors prior to the filing. Following the review and approval of the audit committee, the form 990 was provided by email to each of the other voting members of the board of directors prior to the filing. |
| WRITTEN CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY | Form 990, part vi, line 12c The organization has a formalized business ethics policy, applicable to All employees, directors of uwmc and muws, volunteer committee members, Their spouses and close family members. The aforementioned individuals Are required to complete an annual compliance questionnaire disclosing Close relationships between the individual and third parties who may have a relationship to the organization. The results of the questionnaire are Reported to the audit committee annually. The policy covers compliance with laws, policies, rules and regulations; Conflicts of interest; bribes and kickbacks; misappropriation or Disregard of donor, employee, or volunteer data; accounting practices; Providing or receiving gifts, entertainment or prizes and political activity In connection with uwmc other than public policy advocacy. The policy Prohibits participation in outside business ventures for financial gain Which conflicts with the organization's activities. The organization also has a whistleblower policy covering all employees, Directors of uwmc and muws, volunteer committee members, donors and Funded agencies. Individuals may make anonymous reports to a third-party Provider, and will be investigated by the staff ethics officer, president & ceo, chief operating officer and/or vice president of human resources As appropriate. Retaliation of any kind is expressly prohibited by the Organization. |
| PROCESS FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION | Form 990, part vi, lines 15a and 15b The compensation and human resources committee of the board of directors ("chrc") reviews the performance and compensation of the president and Ceo, and other senior management. The chrc considers information from (1) united way worldwide salary data for equivalent positions at other Similar united way organizations in terms of market size and revenue size And (2) Chicago market data for other comparable human service Organizations. Deliberations and decisions of the chrc are Contemporaneously documented in meeting minutes. Performance evaluations are completed for all employees, including The President & CEO's and senior management, at the conclusion of each Fiscal year. The chairperson of the board of directors semiannually Solicits input from board members on the president & ceo's Performance. The performance review is provided to the chrc for its Approval and for reporting to the executive committee of the board of Directors. Once reviewed by the executive committee, any action of the Executive committee is reported to the board of directors at its next Meeting. This review of the president & ceo's performance and salary Was most recently performed for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2015. |
| How Forms are Made Available to the Public | Form 990, Part VI, Line 18 Uwmc's form 1023, application for recognition of exemption, is available on uwmc's website at www.uw-mc.org. Uwmc makes its form 990 available upon request. How Documents are Made Available to the Public Form 990, part vi, line 19 Uwmc makes its governing documents, the bylaws and articles of Incorporation, the most recent audited financial statements and a link to Ethicspoint available on the uwmc website (www.uw-mc.org). |
| Functional Expenses | Form 990, Part IX Uwmc calculates its 2014 tax year (fiscal year ended June 30, 2015) overhead rate using the sum of management and general total expenses and fundraising total expenses reported in part ix (statement of functional expenses) divided by the total revenue reported in part viii, line 12, of column a. This uwmc (excluding muws) overhead rate for 2014 is 16%. Total expenses incurred by uwmc and muws reflect the primary role of staff knowledge in fundraising, community engagement, volunteerism, advocacy, and coalition building necessary for an organization that leverages expertise, connections, and resources toward solving community problems and improving lives on a large scale. |
| Other Changes in Net Assets | Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 Gain on Prior Year Pledge Write-off 479,858 Pension related (2,000,047) Designation Fees (199,771) Total ($1,719,960) |
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