Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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| (i) Name of supported organization | (ii) EIN | (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 10 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)
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(a) 2020 | (b) 2021 | (c) 2022 | (d) 2023 | (e) 2024 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. | 40,856,628 | 19,294,964 | 20,125,539 | 19,000,136 | 12,805,352 | 112,082,619 |
| 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 | 40,856,628 | 19,294,964 | 20,125,539 | 19,000,136 | 12,805,352 | 112,082,619 |
| 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) .. | 18,830,369 | |||||
| 6 | Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. | 93,252,250 | |||||
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
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(a) 2020 | (b) 2021 | (c) 2022 | (d) 2023 | (e) 2024 | (f) Total | |
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| 7 | Amounts from line 4.. | 40,856,628 | 19,294,964 | 20,125,539 | 19,000,136 | 12,805,352 | 112,082,619 |
| 8 | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... | 739,399 | 975,411 | 873,782 | 410,753 | 525,596 | 3,524,941 |
| 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.).. | 24,240 | 24,240 | ||||
| 11 | Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 | 115,631,800 | |||||
Calendar year (or fiscal
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(a) 2020 | (b) 2021 | (c) 2022 | (d) 2023 | (e) 2024 | (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)
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(a) 2020 | (b) 2021 | (c) 2022 | (d) 2023 | (e) 2024 | (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 on 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 0.015 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 0.035 | 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 | 1 | |
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2
Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity |
2 | |
| 3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations | 3 | |
| 4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets | 4 | |
| 5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required - provide details in Part VI) | 5 | |
| 6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions | 6 | |
| 7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. | 7 | |
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8
Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions |
8 | |
| 9 Distributable amount for 2024 from Section C, line 6 | 9 | |
| 10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount | 10 | |
| Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) |
(i) Excess Distributions |
(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2024 |
(iii) Distributable Amount for 2024 |
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| 1 Distributable amount for 2024 from Section C, line 6 | ||||
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2
Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2024 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI).
See instructions. |
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| 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2024: | ||||
| a From 2019....... | ||||
| b From 2020....... | ||||
| c From 2021....... | ||||
| d From 2022....... | ||||
| e From 2023....... | ||||
| fTotal of lines 3a through e | ||||
| g Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| h Applied to 2024 distributable amount | ||||
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i
Carryover from 2019 not applied (see instructions) |
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| j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f. | ||||
| 4Distributions for 2024 from Section D, line 7: | ||||
| $ | ||||
| a Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| b Applied to 2024 distributable amount | ||||
| c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4. | ||||
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5
Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2024, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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6
Remaining underdistributions for 2024. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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7 Excess distributions carryover to 2025. Add lines 3j and 4c. |
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| 8 Breakdown of line 7: | ||||
| a Excess from 2020..... | ||||
| b Excess from 2021..... | ||||
| c Excess from 2022..... | ||||
| d Excess from 2023..... | ||||
| e Excess from 2024..... | ||||
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| FORM 990, PART I, LINE 6 | VOLUNTEERS VOLUNTEER NUMBER INCLUDES VOLUNTEERS WHO PROVIDE DIRECT SERVICE TO UNITED WAY OF THE BAY AREA AS BOARD MEMBERS, VOLUNTEER TAX PREPARERS, FUNDRAISERS AND CAMPAIGN COORDINATORS, ADVOCACY AND PUBLIC POLICY VOLUNTEERS, AND VOLUNTEERS IN OTHER UNITED WAY OF THE BAY AREA PROGRAMS, AS WELL AS VOLUNTEER MATCHING REFERRALS THAT MATCH AND MOBILIZE VOLUNTEERS STRATEGICALLY TO MEET IDENTIFIED COMMUNITY NEEDS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1A | THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IS EMPOWERED WITH LIMITATIONS TO TAKE ACTION ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD BETWEEN ITS REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETINGS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B | FOLLOWING THE COMPLETION OF ALL DATA REQUESTS, UWBA'S INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM PREPARES AND REVIEWS THE TAX FILINGS AND ARRANGES TO MEET WITH THE UWBA FINANCE TEAM TO DISCUSS ANY POTENTIAL AMENDMENTS. BASED ON THESE DISCUSSIONS, A FINAL DRAFT OF FORM 990 IS PREPARED AND REVIEWED INTERNALLY BY THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND THE CONTROLLER. THE TAX RETURN IS THEN PROVIDED TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE FOR REVIEW AND SUBSEQUENTLY DISTRIBUTED TO ALL VOTING MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR INFORMATIONAL REVIEW PRIOR TO FILING. UPON COMPLETION OF THESE REVIEWS, THE INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM ISSUES BOTH A COMPLETE FILING VERSION OF THE FORM 990 AND A SEPARATE PUBLIC DISCLOSURE VERSION. BOTH VERSIONS ARE SIGNED BY THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. THE SAME REVIEW AND APPROVAL PROCESS APPLIES TO UWBA'S RELATED CALIFORNIA FILINGS, INCLUDING FORM 199 AND THE RRF 1, WHICH ARE ALSO EXECUTED BY THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND SUBMITTED FOLLOWING BOARD REVIEW. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C | UNITED WAY OF THE BAY AREA (UWBA) IS COMMITTED TO MAINTAINING THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF ETHICAL CONDUCT AND LEGAL COMPLIANCE. THE ORGANIZATION HAS ADOPTED AND ENFORCES A CORPORATE COMPLIANCE POLICY, A CODE OF ETHICAL CONDUCT, AND A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. THESE POLICIES ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO EMPLOYEES AND VOLUNTEERS THROUGH THE INTRANET AND ARE ALSO POSTED ON THE ORGANIZATION'S PUBLIC-FACING WEBSITE. COLLECTIVELY, THESE POLICIES DEFINE THE ETHICAL STANDARDS AND BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS APPLICABLE TO ALL EMPLOYEES, VOLUNTEERS, AND REPRESENTATIVES OF UWBA. THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY PROHIBITS ANY ACTIVITY OR ARRANGEMENT THAT CONFLICTS, OR APPEARS TO CONFLICT, WITH THE INTERESTS OF UWBA, WHETHER OCCURRING WITHIN OR OUTSIDE THE SCOPE OF ORGANIZATIONAL DUTIES. THE POLICY EXPRESSLY PROVIDES THAT NO EMPLOYEE, VOLUNTEER, OR REPRESENTATIVE MAY USE THEIR POSITION, INFLUENCE, ACCESS TO INFORMATION, OR UWBA ASSETS OR RESOURCES FOR PERSONAL BENEFIT, FINANCIAL GAIN, OR THE IMPROPER BENEFIT OF OTHERS. IN ADDITION, THE POLICY RESTRICTS EMPLOYEES AND COVERED PERSONS FROM PERFORMING COMPENSATED SERVICES FOR, HOLDING A BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN, OR BEING SUBSTANTIALLY OBLIGATED TO UWBA VENDORS OR OTHER ENTITIES CONDUCTING BUSINESS WITH UWBAINCLUDING THROUGH FAMILY MEMBERS OR CLOSE RELATIVESUNLESS THE RELATIONSHIP IS FULLY DISCLOSED TO THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD BASED ON FULL DISCLOSURE OF ALL RELEVANT FACTS. THE CODE OF ETHICAL CONDUCT REQUIRES THE PROMPT REPORTING OF SUSPECTED VIOLATIONS OF LAW OR ORGANIZATIONAL POLICY AND INCLUDES PROTECTIONS AGAINST RETALIATION FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO REPORT CONCERNS IN GOOD FAITH. THE CORPORATE COMPLIANCE POLICY ESTABLISHES A CLEAR AND FORMAL PROCESS FOR EMPLOYEES AND VOLUNTEERS TO REPORT REASONABLE CONCERNS REGARDING POTENTIAL VIOLATIONS OF LEGAL REQUIREMENTS OR INTERNAL POLICIES, WHETHER ARISING IN THE WORKPLACE OR IN CONNECTION WITH UWBA ACTIVITIES. AS PART OF THIS PROCESS, MATTERS REPORTED UNDER THE COMPLIANCE PROGRAM ARE REVIEWED BY THE CORPORATE COMPLIANCE TASKFORCE, WHICH IS COMPOSED OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, AND CHIEF ETHICS OFFICER. THE TASKFORCE CONDUCTS APPROPRIATE INVESTIGATIONS AND DETERMINES CORRECTIVE ACTIONS, AS WARRANTED. A SUMMARY REPORT OF COMPLIANCE MATTERS, INVESTIGATION OUTCOMES, AND ANY ACTIONS TAKEN IS PROVIDED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. UWBA MAINTAINS AN ANNUAL PROCESS UNDER WHICH EMPLOYEES AND VOLUNTEERS RE AFFIRM THEIR UNDERSTANDING OF AND COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, CODE OF ETHICAL CONDUCT, CORPORATE COMPLIANCE POLICY, AND DIVERSITY POLICY. IN ADDITION, THESE POLICIES ARE REVIEWED PERIODICALLY TO ENSURE CONTINUED EFFECTIVENESS AND ALIGNMENT WITH LEGAL REQUIREMENTS AND BEST PRACTICES IN NONPROFIT GOVERNANCE. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 | UNITED WAY OF THE BAY AREA USES THE SAME PROCESS FOR DETERMINING THE COMPENSATION OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, OTHER OFFICERS, AND KEY EMPLOYEES. COMPENSATION IS ESTABLISHED THROUGH A REVIEW AND APPROVAL PROCESS INTENDED TO ENSURE THAT AMOUNTS ARE REASONABLE AND CONSISTENT WITH MARKET PRACTICES. THE ORGANIZATION ENGAGES AN INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT TO PROVIDE COMPARATIVE COMPENSATION DATA. THE CONSULTANT EVALUATES RELEVANT FACTORS, INCLUDING COMPARABLE POSITIONS WITHIN SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS, INDUSTRY STANDARDS, INDIVIDUAL EXPERIENCE, AND PREVAILING MARKET CONDITIONS, AND PREPARES RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE MEETS AT LEAST TWICE ANNUALLY TO REVIEW THE CONSULTANT'S DATA, CONSIDER ORGANIZATIONAL BUDGET CONSTRAINTS, AND FORMULATE COMPENSATION RECOMMENDATIONS. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS AND APPROVES COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENTS. AT A MINIMUM, THE BOARD ANNUALLY REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE COMPENSATION OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, AND OTHER KEY EMPLOYEES. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 | THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, FORM 990, AND AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC ON UNITED WAY OF THE BAY AREA'S WEBSITE. THESE DOCUMENTS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE UPON WRITTEN REQUEST OR IN PERSON UPON REQUEST. |
| FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G | CONSULTING: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 1,571,528. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 83,072. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 616,606. TOTAL EXPENSES 2,271,206. OTHER FEES FOR SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 56,210. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 26,252. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 171,135. TOTAL EXPENSES 253,597. |
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