2021-05-17T11:49:29-05:00 2020-06-30 942679966 SPINARDI & JONES 478 E YOSEMITE AVE STE A MERCED CA 95340 990 2019-07-01 942633265 UNITED WAY OF MERCED COUNTY INC UNIT 2093834242 531 W MAIN ST MERCED CA 95340 MANUEL ALVARADO CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 2093834242 2021-05-14 1 EDWARD C SPINARDI II P00112080 2097227429 2021-05-14 2019 2022-09-23 18:48:47Z MANUEL ALVARADO 531 W MAIN ST MERCED CA 95340 2194153 0 X WWW.UNITEDWAYMERCED.ORG X 1954 CA TO FIGHT FOR THE HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND INCOME OF ALL MERCED COUNTY RESIDENTS. SEE ATTACHED SCHEDULE O FOR DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITIES. 12 12 39 0 0 0 1073631 1545027 508612 578976 498 263 54266 56558 1637007 2180824 18851 62709 0 0 902009 1012618 0 0 59815 687995 539200 1608855 1614527 28152 566297 1249112 2576805 715329 1478567 533783 1098238 X "WE FIGHT FOR THE HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND INCOME OF ALL MERCED COUNTY RESIDENTS." 0 0 229519 62709 3126 THE APPLICATIONS ARE REVIEWED BY A SUB-COMMITTEE OF THE UNITED WAY OF MERCED COUNTY BOARD OF DIRECTORS; NOW SERVING AS THE COMMUNITY INVESTMENT COMMITTEE (CIC). WE NO LONGER HAVE AN "ALL-VOLUNTEER COMMUNITY" GROUP; ALTHOUGH BOARD MEMBERS SERVING ON THIS COMMITTEE ARE INHERENTLY VOLUNTARILY GIVING OF THEIR TIME AS BOARD MEMBERS AND CIC SUB-COMMITTEE MEMBERS. ORAL PRESENTATIONS ARE NO LONGER MADE, RATHER A LETTER OF INTENT (LOI) IS COMPLETED AND IF IT MEETS OUR CRITERIA FOR ELIGIBLE PROGRAMS, THEY ARE INVITED TO FULLY APPLY AND PROVIDED A FULL APPLICATION; THE SUB-COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS (CIC) REVIEWS THOSE APPLICATIONS AND ELECT WHO TO AWARD FUNDING TO. 373121 471631 TWENTY-FIVE BILINGUAL STAFF MEMBERS PROVIDE INTERPRETING SERVICES TO THE LOCAL HOSPITAL, CLINICS AND EMERGENCY ROOM VIA THE LANGUAGE CARE PROGRAM. INTERPRETING SERVICE IS PROVIDED 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK WITH FACE-TO-FACE INTERPRETERS IN SIX LANGUAGES. A CONTRACT WITH DIGNITY HEALTH ASSISTS THEM WITH DELIVERING THE HIGHEST PROFESSIONAL LEVELS OF MEDICAL INTERPRETING TO COMPLEMENT THEIR EFFORTS IN PROVIDING THE FIRST LINE OF HEALTHCARE DEFENSE FOR THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF MERCED. THE LANGUAGE CARE PROGRAM HELPS TO ENSURE THAT NON-ENGLISH SPEAKING PATIENTS RECEIVE THE SAME LEVEL OF SERVICE AND ARE ACCORDED THE SAME RIGHTS TO HEALTH CARE AS ENGLISH SPEAKING PATIENTS. UNITED WAYS MISSION OF IMPROVING LIVES EXTENDS TO ALL PERSONS 338935 42952 FOUR STAFF MEMBERS HIRED WITH FUNDS FROM A GRANT BY THE CALIFORNIA ENDOWMENT, SUPPORT THE BUILDING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES (BHC) PROJECT. BHC FOCUSES ON IMPOVERISHED LOCATIONS WITHIN MERCED COUNTY (PLANADA, LE GRAND, BEACHWOOD, AND SOUTH MERCED). THE PROJECT WAS ESTABLISHED TO IMPROVE HEALTH CONDITIONS IN THE IDENTIFIED LOCATIONS. EMPLOYEES PROVIDE SUPPORT TO THE ALL-VOLUNTEER PROJECT STEERING COMMITTEE. STAFF WORKS WITH YOUTH TO IDENTIFY AND CORRECT UNHEALTHY CONDITIONS IN THE IDENTIFIED LOCATIONS. THEY ALSO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS ABOUT LIVING HEALTHY USING SOCIAL MEDIA AND DEMONSTRATIONS/PRESENTATIONS AT COMMUNITY EVENTS. 380977 116654 STAFF AND RESOURCES ARE USED TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY INITIATIVES AND PROGRAMS SPONSORED BY OTHER NON-PROFIT AND GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES WITHIN MERCED COUNTY. EACH OF THE ACTIVITIES MUST CONFORM TO OUR MISSION STATEMENT, "WE FIGHT FOR THE HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND INCOME OF ALL MERCED COUNTY RESIDENTS". ALL UNITED WAY OF MERCED COUNTY PARTNERSHIPS, INITIATIVES AND FUNDING OF VARIOUS NON-PROFIT PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT MERCED COUNTY MUST ALSO CONFORM TO IMPACTING THE HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND/OR INCOME OF MERCED COUNTY RESIDENTS. 380977 116654 1322552 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 35 0 1 39 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 12 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 CA X X X JONATHAN TOWELL 2093834242 531 W MAIN STREET MERCED CA 95340 TIM ROBERTSON PRESIDENT 1.00 X 0 0 0 SHEILAH BROOKS VICE PRESIDENT 1.00 X 0 0 0 ANDRE URQUIDEZ DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 DANIEL SABZEHZAR DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 ROSANNA AYERS DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 JOY ALEXANDER DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 COLTON DENNIS DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 JEFF PORTO JR DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 BOB HARMON DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 MANUAL ALVARADO CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 40.00 X 25385 0 0 ENRIQUE GUZMAN PAST PRESIDENT 1.00 X 0 0 0 25385 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 263959 1281068 1545027 LANGUAGE CARE INTERPRE 624100 471632 471632 PLEDGE AND AGENCY PROC 900099 107344 107344 578976 471 471 208 -208 -208 -208 14084 13121 963 963 SUBLEASE INCOME 900099 38300 38300 MISCELLANEOUS INCOME 900099 17295 17295 55595 2180824 634363 0 1434 62709 62709 806666 630789 134955 40922 125612 113169 9548 2895 80340 64111 12453 3776 20555 20555 151735 131870 19865 48255 48255 39923 26272 10475 3176 133657 106021 21198 6438 10037 10037 43438 43438 29 29 10474 10474 11729 9359 1818 552 8769 6998 1359 412 COVID-19 RELIEF RELATED 40010 40010 MISCELLAENOUS 15860 8920 5325 1615 DUES, FEES & SUBSCRIPTI 4729 39 4690 1614527 1322552 232160 59815 712843 1552370 244124 221581 203502 198405 23117 29351 88659 68102 29009 20557 36517 554541 1249112 2576805 94523 108062 725 578364 608579 36517 564789 191937 5200 5200 715329 1478567 X 533783 549916 548322 533783 1098238 1249112 2576805 X 566297 -1235 -607 X X 0 1 X 1 1 1 X 1214565 1281952 1035734 1073631 1545027 6150909 1214565 1281952 1035734 1073631 1545027 6150909 2576169 3574740 336 664 465 498 471 2434 6153343 0.58090 0.50690 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 1 88659 68102 20557 20557 CASH HELD FOR OTHERS IN AGENCY CAPACITY 554541 554541 SUBLEASE SECURITY DEPOSITS 5200 5200 2183330 2506 2506 2180824 0 2180824 1618119 2506 1086 3592 1614527 0 1614527 PART IV, LINE 1B: UNITED WAY OF MERCED ACTS AS AN AGENT FOR OTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WHOSE PURPOSES MUST CONFORM TO OUR MISSION STATEMENT, "TO FIGHT FOR THE HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND INCOME OF ALL MERCED COUNTY RESIDENTS." AMOUNTS HELD ON BEHALF OF THOSE ORGANIZATIONS ARE ACCOUNTED FOR IN SEPARATE BANK ACCOUNTS AND REPORTED AS LIABILITIES BY UNITED WAY OF MERCED. DURING THE YEAR RECEIPTS TOTALED $676,591; DISBURSEMENTS TOTALED $148,319; AND ENDING CASH TOTALED $564,790. 1 HABITAT FOR HUMANITY PO BOX 1421 LOS BANOS CA 93635 201497263 501(C)(3) 2000 NEW HOME CONSTRUCTION AND CRITICAL HOME REPAIR FOR FAMILIES IS THE MAIN PRIORITY FOR THIS YEAR. THIS PROGRAM FOCUSES ON SAFETY, SECURITY, ACCESSIBILITY WEATHERIZATON AND KEEPING HOUSES UP TO CITY CODES. UC MERCED PANTRY 5200 N LAKE ROAD MERCED CA 95340 270093858 501(C)(3) 2000 THE FOOD PANTRY EXISTS TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO HEALTHY FOOD FOR UC MERCED STUDENTS, MANY OF WHOM ARE LOW-INCOME, FIRST-GENERATION STUDENTS. BUHACH HS THUNDER ROBOTICS PO BOX 753 ATWATER CA 95301 770572114 501(C)(3) 2000 PROVIDES EMERGENCY SUPPORT TO FAMILIES; SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT AND ACCESS TO TRAINING; AND ACTIVITIES FOR THERAPEUTIC, EDUCATIONAL AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR PHYSICALLY DISABLED. DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING SERVICE CENTER INC 855 W 18TH STREET STE A MERCED CA 95340 770003788 501(C)(3) 10000 COVID-19 RELIEF GRANT NAMI MERCED COUNTY PO BOX 1265 MERCED CA 95341 412198536 501(C)(3) 8500 COVID-19 RELIEF GRANT CENTER OF VISION ENHANCEMENT 1901 G STREET MERCED CA 95340 680670036 501(C)(3) 7500 COVID-19 RELIEF GRANT LOVE INC OF GREATER MERCED PO BOX 2141 MERCED CA 95344 770288928 501(C)(3) 5000 COVID-19 RELIEF GRANT BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF MERCED COUNTY 615 WEST 15TH STREET MERCED CA 95340 770357487 501(C)(3) 10000 COVID-19 RELIEF GRANT CATHOLIC CHARITIES 336 WEST MAIN STREET 1 MERCED CA 95340 941678938 501(C)(3) 10000 COVID-19 RELIEF GRANT MERCED COUNTY FOOD BANK 2000 W OLIVE AVE MERCED CA 95348 800093563 501(C)(3) 5000 COVID-19 RELIEF GRANT PART I, LINE 2: TO RECEIVE FUNDING, NON-PROFIT CHARITIES OPERATING IN MERCED COUNTY FIRST SUBMIT A LETTER OF INTENT THAT ALLOWS US TO DETERMINE IF THEY ARE ELIGIBLE FOR FUNDING. IF THEY ARE, THEY ARE PROVIDED AN APPLICATION WHICH REQUIRES SPECIFIC INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROGRAM FOR WHICH THEY WANT FUNDING. IF APPROVED, THE AGENCY MUST AGREE TO A MEMO OF UNDERSTANDING THAT SPELLS OUT WHAT THEY ARE REQUIRED TO DO, INCLUDING A QUARTERLY REPORT ON PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS. WHEN PROMPTED BY INFORMATION IN THEIR REPORT OR AN INQUIRY OR COMPLAINT FROM AN OUTSIDE SOURCE, WE WILL DO AN AUDIT OF THEIR FINANCES AND OPERATION. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH OUR REQUIREMENTS WILL CAUSE THEM TO LOSE THEIR AWARD. DANIEL SABZEHZAR BOARD MEMBER 39900 DIGITAL MEDICA OUTREACH AND EDUCATION THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA AND VIDEO PRODUCTION. USAGE OF TESSERACT A.I. MESSAGING SYSTEM FOR 2020 CENSUS. 0 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE FORM 990 AND ALL ATTACHMENTS ARE PROVIDED TO EACH BOARD MEMBER VIA EMAIL AND DISCUSSED AT A MEETING OF THE BOARD PRIOR TO BEING FILED. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C TO RECEIVE FUNDING, NON-PROFIT CHARITIES OPERATING IN MERCED COUNTY FIRST SUBMIT A LETTER OF INTENT THAT ALLOWS US TO DETERMINE IF THEY ARE ELIGIBLE FOR FUNDING. IF THEY ARE, THEY ARE PROVIDED AN APPLICATION WHICH REQUIRES SPECIFIC INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROGRAM FOR WHICH THEY WANT FUNDING. IF APPROVED, THE AGENCY MUST AGREE TO A MEMO OF UNDERSTANDING THAT SPELLS OUT WHAT THEY ARE REQUIRED TO DO, INCLUDING AN ANNUAL REPORT COMPILING THE DATA RELATED TO ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF THE FUNDED PROGRAM. WHEN PROMPTED BY INFORMATION IN THEIR REPORT OR AN INQUIRY OR COMPLAINT FROM AN OUTSIDE SOURCE, WE WILL DO AN AUDIT OF THEIR FINANCES AND OPERATION. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH OUR REQUIREMENTS WILL CAUSE THEM TO LOSE THEIR AWARD. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S SALARY IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ANNUALLY. COMPARABILITY DATA IS OBTAINED FOR SIMILAR POSITIONS IN SIMILAR SIZED ORGANIZATIONS IN SIMILAR SIZED GEOGRAPHIC AREAS. THE DECISION MAKING PROCESS IS INCLUDED IN BOARD MEETING MINUTES. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC AT THE ORGANIZATION'S OFFICE, LOCATED AT 531 WEST MAIN STREET, MERCED, CA 95340. IN ADDITION, THE DOCUMENTS CAN ALSO BE VIEWED ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE: WWW.UNITEDWAYMERCED.ORG FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: LOSS ON ASSETS JUNKED - BOOK ADJUSTMENT -607. FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C THE ORGANIZATION DID NOT CHANGE ITS OVERSIGHT PROCESS OR SELECTION PROCESS DURING THE TAX YEAR. FORM 990, PART VI SECTION B, LINE 12C: EACH BOARD MEMBER SUBMITS AN ANNUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORM THAT DISCLOSES ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST, OR ATTESTS THAT THERE ARE NO SUCH CONFLICTS. FORM 990, PART I, LINE 1 PART 1, QUESTION 1 SUMMARY OF OUR MISSION AND ACTIVITIES: OUR MISSION IS TO "FIGHT FOR THE HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND INCOME OF ALL MERCED COUNTY RESIDENTS." WE DO THIS BY MANY MEANS, ONLY ONE OF WHICH IS SOLICITING DONATIONS FROM PEOPLE TO SUPPORT THE PROGRAMS OF NON-PROFIT CHARITIES AND STAFF TO RUN PROGRAMS BENEFITING NON-PROFIT CHARITIES.WE COLLABORATE AND PARTNER WITH OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS,GOVERNMENT, EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS, FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATIONS, BUSINESSES AND PRIVATE INDIVIDUALS TO DEVELOP INITIATIVES THAT ADDRESS PRESSING SOCIAL ISSUES IN OUR COMMUNITY. OUR EFFORTS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: -PROVIDE TRAINING AND GUIDANCE TO NON-PROFIT AGENCIES: IN PRODUCING PROGRAMS THAT ACTUALLY IMPROVE THE LIVES OF THE PEOPLE WHO PARTAKE OF THEIR PROGRAMS; AND THAT SUPPORT BOARD DEVELOPMENT AND INTER-AGENCY COLLABORATION. -WE CHAIR THE LOCAL BOARD OF THE EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER NATIONAL BOARD PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES FEDERAL FUNDING TO LOCAL AGENCIES WHO PROVIDE EMERGENCY FOOD AND/OR SHELTER TO THOSE LESS FORTUNATE. -IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LOS BANOS SALVATION ARMY AND LIFELINE COMMUNITY CENTER ,UNITED WAY OF MERCED COUNTY ESTABLISHED SITES FOR LOW INCOME FAMILITES AND INDIVIDUALS TO GET HELP PREPARING AND FILING THEIR TAX RETURNS. VOLUNTEERS WERE TRAINED TO HELP OVER 836 PEOPLE TO FILE THEIR TAX RETURNS RESULTING IN OVER $1.2 MILLION IN TOTAL REFUNDS. - HMONG FARM PROJECT - THE HMONG FARMER PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE MERCED COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT AND IS INTENDED ON PROVIDING NUTRITION IN SOUTH EAST ASIAN COMMUNITIES, FARMS STAND(S), AND FARMERS. IN ADDITION, IT IS UNITED WAY AND MCDPH'S INTENTION TO INCREASE HMONG FARMING AWARENESS WITHIN THE MERCED COUNTY COMMUNITY THROUGH SITE VISITS, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE IN SHARING EBT/CALFRESH ACCEPTANCE AT FARM STANDS AND CREATING AN INCLUSIVE PLATFORM FOR HMONG FARMERS WITHIN LOCAL FARMER'S MARKETS AND SCHOOL SITE LUNCH PROGRAMS. - CULTIVA LA SALUD - THE CALIFORNIA ENDOWMENT HAS PARTNERED WITH UNITED WAY OF MERCED COUNTY TO CARRY OUT THE CULTIVA LA SALUD INITIATIVE IN MERCED COUNTY. CULTIVA LA SALUD IS DEDICATED TO CREATING HEALTH EQUITY IN THE SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY BY FOSTERING CHANGES IN COMMUNITIES THAT SUPPORT HEALTHY EATING AND ACTIVE LIVING. CULTIVA LA SALUD IS AMONG A GROWING NUMBER OF PROGRAMS IN THE NATION WHO USE A POLICY AND ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE APPROACH TO HELP.