| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| FORM 990, PART VIII, LINE 2A/SCHEDULE C, PART IIIA | Although the amount on Part VIII, line 2a is shown as "membership dues and assessments," these are in fact industry contributions in accordance with terms of collective bargaining agreements. Accordingly, the response to Schedule C, Part II-A indicates that these amounts received are in fact from tax-exempt labor entities which do not deduct any of these collective bargaining payments to the Umbrella Association (Midwest Wall and Ceiling Contractors) as "dues" expense. |
| FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A | Program Service Accomplishments The primary activities and program service accomplishments of the Midwest Wall and Ceiling Contractors (MWCC) are as follows: 1. Negotiations over collective bargaining agreements which become industry standards for wages and working conditions. 2. Industry Involvement: MWCC members are involved in every aspect of the union construction trade. They sit on industry labor management and apprentice committees, as well as health and welfare pension trusts, bringing a wealth of industry information to its members. 3. Keeping members abreast of industry regulations and topics shaping the industry through its newsletters and educational seminars. 4. Networking: providing forums for the membership to obtain knowledge of current job opportunities and to establish business relationships through the Special events held during the year, such as a golf outing, holiday party, and turkey night. 5. Keep up with the latest legislative activities in City, State, and National levels. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 2 | Business or Family Relationship of Officers, Directors, Etc. Various board members have either family or business relationships with other board members. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 3 | Description of Delegated Duties to Management Company Andrea Harney Marketing & Photography, LLC, whose owner is Andrea Harney, has been engaged, starting August 18, 2019, to perform the executive director function of the association which comprise management and planning of functions and activities of the association, preparation of budgets and other reports, member communications, monitoring financial activities and reporting to the board on all matter of operational and financial activities significant to the stability of the association. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 11B | Form 990 review process Prior to electronic filing, the Executive Director and the Finance committee appointed by the governing board who are then apprised of the review results and provided with copies of the completed and reviewed 990. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 12C | Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of conflicts Annual statement signed by Board members regarding compliance with conflict of interest policy. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 15A | Compensation review & approval process - CEO & Top Management The Board of Directors formally reviews the budgeted expenses and has had a solid knowledge of the competence and success of the Executive Director in operating this and similar organizations. Their determination of compensation to Andrea Harney Marketing & Photography, LLC is based upon such knowledge in conjunction with budgetary reviews. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 19 | Other Organization documents publicly available Forms 990 and 1023 are available to the public upon written request. Other governing documents, policies, and financial statements are available in accordance with IRS regulations and State of Illinois Nonprofit Corporation Statutes and Open Records Act. |
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