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 (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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| Yes | No | |||||
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Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2011 | (b) 2012 | (c) 2013 | (d) 2014 | (e) 2015 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any unusual grants.) .... | 3,423,545 | 3,783,516 | 3,155,530 | 3,349,956 | 3,468,686 | 17,181,233 |
| 2 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf....... | ||||||
| 3 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge.. | ||||||
| 4 | Total. Add lines 1 through 3 | 3,423,545 | 3,783,516 | 3,155,530 | 3,349,956 | 3,468,686 | 17,181,233 |
| 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. | 17,181,233 | |||||
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2011 | (b) 2012 | (c) 2013 | (d) 2014 | (e) 2015 | (f) Total | |
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| 7 | Amounts from line 4.. | 3,423,545 | 3,783,516 | 3,155,530 | 3,349,956 | 3,468,686 | 17,181,233 |
| 8 | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... | 23,267 | 36,818 | 36,941 | 62,769 | 75,175 | 234,970 |
| 9 | Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. | ||||||
| 10 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. | ||||||
| 11 | Total support. Add lines 7 through 10. | 17,416,203 | |||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2011 | (b) 2012 | (c) 2013 | (d) 2014 | (e) 2015 | (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) 2011 | (b) 2012 | (c) 2013 | (d) 2014 | (e) 2015 | (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): |
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| 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 | ||||
| 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 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 |
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1
Distributable amount for 2015 from Section C, line 6 |
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2
Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2015 (reasonable cause required--see instructions) |
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| 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015: | ||||
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| b | ||||
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| 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 | ||||
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Carryover from 2010 not applied (see instructions) |
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| 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. | ||||
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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) |
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6
Remaining underdistributions for 2015. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1 (if amount greater than zero, see instructions) |
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7 Excess distributions carryover to 2016. Add lines 3j and 4c. |
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| 8 Breakdown of line 7: | ||||
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| b | ||||
| c Excess from 2013....... | ||||
| d From 2014....... | ||||
| e From 2015....... | ||||
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| FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A | AGENCY ALLOCATIONS: MESA UNITED WAY'S COMMUNITY INVESTMENT PROCESS EMPOWERS PEOPLE WHO LIVE OR WORK IN MESA TO HELP INVEST COMMUNITY CHEST CONTRIBUTIONS WHERE THEY MATTER MOST. VOLUNTEERS FROM MESA SCHOOLS, COMPANIES, CHURCHES, AND NEIGHBORHOODS WORK IN TEAMS, VISITING EACH AGENCY IN THEIR AREA OF INTEREST TO SEE FIRST-HAND HOW LIVES ARE BEING CHANGED. THEY ASK IN-DEPTH QUESTIONS ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION TO DETERMINE ITS FINANCIAL HEALTH, CLIENT OUTCOMES AND AREAS IN NEED OF IMPROVEMENT. ONCE THE VISITS HAVE BEEN COMPLETED, THE TEAMS MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FUNDING TO MESA UNITED WAY'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS. IN MANY CASES, FUNDING IS INCREASED OVER THE PREVIOUS YEAR TO HELP THE AGENCY BETTER SERVE THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY. SOMETIMES, HOWEVER, THE VOLUNTEERS DETERMINE THAT THE MONEY WOULD BE BETTER SPENT IN A DIFFERENT PROGRAM OR AGENCY, AND RECOMMEND REDUCING OR ELIMINATING FUNDING. THE RESULT IS AN ASSURANCE THAT DONOR CONTRIBUTIONS ARE SPENT WISELY, AND IN A MANNER THAT HAS MIXIMUM POSITIVE IMPACT ON THE PEOPLE OF MESA. WITH THE COMMUNITY CHEST DOLLARS, OVER 35 SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES PROVIDE 60 PROGRAMS TO DELIVER SERVICES THAT ENABLE CHILDREN TO LIVE IN A SAFE ENVIRONMENT, SUCCEED IN SCHOOL AND BECOME RESPONSIBLE, CONTRIBUTING ADULTS; PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE SAFE SHELTER, FOOD AND OTHER SERVICES TO MESA RESIDENTS FACING UNFORESEEN HARDSHIPS; PROGRAMS THAT ENABLE PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AND DISABILITIES TO LIVE UP TO THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL; PROGRAMS THAT HELP FRAIL ELDERLY PEOPLE AND THOSE SUFFERING ALZHEIMER'S OR OTHER FORMS OF DEMENTIA. |
| FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4B | COMMUNITY IMPACT: THE COMMUNITY IMPACT PROGRAM IS RESPONSIBLE FOR CARRYING OUT MESA UNITED WAY'S MISSION. THIS PROGRAM BRINGS MESA UNITED WAY STAFF TOGETHER WITH VOLUNTEERS, AGENCIES, AND COMPANIES IN MESA TO HELP MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY LEAD BETTER, MORE SELF-SUFFICIENT LIVES. COMMUNITY IMPACT IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH FUNDING AGENCY AND GRANT PROGRAMS, DEVELOPING AND EXECUTING INITIATIVES AND BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN COMMUNITY MEMBERS. CURRENT INITIATIVES ARE: VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE, A PROGRAM DESIGNED TO ASSIST LOW-INCOME FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS WITH INCOME TAX RETURN PREPARATION; OPERATION SECOND WIND, AN AMERICORPS PROGRAM DESIGNED TO INCREASE THE CAPACITY OF MEMBER AGENCIES TO PROVIDE DIRECT SERVICES TO THOSE IN NEED; MORE FOR MESA, AN AMERICORPS VISTA PROGRAM DESIGNED TO LINK WILLING, SKILLED, ADULTS WITH CITY, SCHOOL, AND NON-PROFIT NEEDS AT A COMPENSATION LEVEL THAT IS WELL-BELOW MARKET RATE; READ ON MESA, A PROGRAM DESIGNED TO PUT BOOKS IN THE HANDS OF UNDERPRIVELIGED CHILDREN THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY; KIDS IN PHILANTHROPY, A PROGRAM WHICH INTRODUCES FIFTH AND SIXTH GRADE CHILDREN TO THE IMPORTANCE OF CHARITABLE GIVING AND THE IMPORTANT WORK BEING PERFORMED BY OUR PARTNER AGENCIES. |
| FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4C | COMMUNITY AWARENESS (COMMUNICATIONS): THE MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS PROGRAM IS RESPONSIBLE FOR DEVELOPING IDEAS AND CONCEPTS THAT WILL EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY ABOUT MESA UNITED WAY WITH THE INTENTION OF INSPIRING PEOPLE TO VOLUNTEER AND DONATE. THIS IS DONE THROUGH THE CREATION OF MARKETING MATERIALS THAT EXPLAIN MESA UNITED WAY'S VISION, MISSION, ACCOMPLISHMENTS, AND GOALS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 | THE AUDIT COMMITTEE REVIEWS THE FORM 990 WHICH IS PREPARED BY THE INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM. BASED ON THEIR REVIEW, THE AUDIT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS ACCEPTANCE OR REJECTION OF THE FORM 990 TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. A MOTION TO ACCEPT OR REJECT THE FORM 990 IS THEN MADE TO THE GENERAL BOARD ALONG WITH AUDIT COMMITTEES RECOMMENDATIONS. A COPY OF THE FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE GOVERNING BODY PRIOR TO FILING. ONCE ACCEPTED, THE TAX PREPARER IS NOTIFIED TO FINALIZE AND FILE THE FORM 990. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C | ALL TRANSACTION AND VENDOR NEGOTIATIONS ARE CONDUCTED AT ARMS LENGTH. THREE COMPETING BIDS ARE REQUIRED FOR ANY POTENTIAL EXPENDITURE OVER $3,000. BOARD MEMBERS THAT ARE RELATED PARTIES TO ANY TRANSACTION ARE NOT ALLOWED TO VOTE ON THAT TRANSACTION. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A | BOARD OF DIRECTORS FORMS A SEARCH COMMITTEE MADE UP OF BOARD MEMBERS AND NON-MEMBERS. THE SEARCH COMMITTEE REVIEWS DEMOGRAPHIC DATA FOR COMPENSATION LEVELS OF CEO'S IN SIMILAR SIZED ORGANIZATIONS. THE SEARCH COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS A COMPENSATION LEVEL TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, WHO THEN APPROVES AND SUBMITS TO THE ENTIRE BOARD FOR A VOTE. THE LAST COMPENSATION REVIEW/UPDATE PROCESS WAS COMPLETED IN 2015. FOR COMPENSATION FOR ALL OTHER POSITIONS IN THE ORGANIZATION, CEO REVIEWS DEMOGRAPHIC DATA FOR COMPENSATION LEVELS FOR SIMILAR POSITIONS IN SIMILARLY SIZED ORGANIZATIONS. BOARD MEMBERS MAY BE CONSULTED, BUT BOARD APPROVAL IS NOT REQUIRED. THE COMPENSATION REVIEW PROCESS WAS LAST UNDERTAKEN IN 2015. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 | AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND 990 ARE POSTED ON THE WEBSITE. KEY FINANCIAL DATA IS PUBLISHED IN ANNUAL REPORT TO THE PUBLIC. CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND LIST OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE ALSO PUBLISHED ON THE ORGANIZATIONS WEBSITE. |
| FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 24E | VITA DONATED SERVICES ADJUSTMENT: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES -76,300. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES -76,300. |
| FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: | CHANGE IN VALUE OF INTEREST IN CHARITABLE REMAINDER TRUSTS -6,451. |
| FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C: | THE ORGANIZATION HAS NOT CHANGED EITHER ITS OVERSIGHT PROCESS OR SELECTION PROCESS DURING THE TAX YEAR. |
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