UNITED WAY OF BERKS COUNTY: Form 990, tax year 2017
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- Organization
- UNITED WAY OF BERKS COUNTY (EIN 23-1655375)
- Tax period
- 2017-01-01 to 2017-12-31
- Filed
- 2018-06-28
- IRS object ID
- 201841799349300304
- Schema version
- 2017v2.2
- Source
- Download XML · Original 990 at ProPublica
Every field in the e-filed return. Faint text is the IRS element name, for citing.
Return header ReturnHeader
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Return | 2018-06-28T06:59:25-05:00 | ReturnTs |
| Tax Period End | 2017-12-31 | TaxPeriodEndDt |
Preparer Firm PreparerFirmGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Preparer Firm EIN | 232415973 | PreparerFirmEIN |
Preparer Firm Name PreparerFirmName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | HERBEINCOMPANY INC | BusinessNameLine1Txt |
Preparer US Address PreparerUSAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 2763 CENTURY BOULEVARD | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | READING | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | PA | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 19610 | ZIPCd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Return Type | 990 | ReturnTypeCd |
| Tax Period Begin | 2017-01-01 | TaxPeriodBeginDt |
Filer Filer
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| EIN | 231655375 | EIN |
Business Name BusinessName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | UNITED WAY OF BERKS COUNTY INC | BusinessNameLine1Txt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Control | UNIT | BusinessNameControlTxt |
| Phone | 6106854550 | PhoneNum |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | PO BOX 702 | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | READING | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | PA | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 196030702 | ZIPCd |
Business Officer BusinessOfficerGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Person | TAMMY L WHITE | PersonNm |
| Person Title | PRESIDENT | PersonTitleTxt |
| Phone | 6106854550 | PhoneNum |
| Signature | 2018-05-23 | SignatureDt |
| Discuss With Paid Preparer | Yes (1) | DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd |
Preparer Person PreparerPersonGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Preparer Person | LINDA S HIMEBACK CPA | PreparerPersonNm |
| PTIN | P00042618 | PTIN |
| Phone | 6103781175 | PhoneNum |
| Preparation | 2018-05-23 | PreparationDt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Tax | 2017 | TaxYr |
| Build TS | 2022-09-23 18:48:47Z | BuildTS |
Form 990 IRS990
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Principal Officer | TAMMY L WHITE | PrincipalOfficerNm |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | PO BOX 702 | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | READING | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | PA | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 196030702 | ZIPCd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Receipts | $13,367,432 | GrossReceiptsAmt |
| Group Return For Affiliates | 0 | GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd |
| Organization501c3 | Yes (X) | Organization501c3Ind |
| Website Address | WWW.UWBERKS.ORG | WebsiteAddressTxt |
| Type Of Organization Corp | Yes (X) | TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd |
| Formation | 1963 | FormationYr |
| Legal Domicile State | PA | LegalDomicileStateCd |
| Activity Or Mission | INSPIRING COLLABORATION, VOLUNTEERISM AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO BUILD A STRONGER COMMUNITY | ActivityOrMissionDesc |
| Voting Members Governing Body | 40 | VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt |
| Voting Members Independent | 40 | VotingMembersIndependentCnt |
| Total Employee | 30 | TotalEmployeeCnt |
| Total Volunteers | 2842 | TotalVolunteersCnt |
| Total Gross UBI | $0 | TotalGrossUBIAmt |
| Net Unrelated Bus Txbl Incm | $0 | NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt |
| PY Contributions Grants | $10,574,048 | PYContributionsGrantsAmt |
| CY Contributions Grants | $10,883,467 | CYContributionsGrantsAmt |
| PY Program Service Revenue | $0 | PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt |
| CY Program Service Revenue | $0 | CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt |
| PY Investment Income | $368,720 | PYInvestmentIncomeAmt |
| CY Investment Income | $441,910 | CYInvestmentIncomeAmt |
| PY Other Revenue | $142,193 | PYOtherRevenueAmt |
| CY Other Revenue | $28,761 | CYOtherRevenueAmt |
| PY Total Revenue | $11,084,961 | PYTotalRevenueAmt |
| CY Total Revenue | $11,354,138 | CYTotalRevenueAmt |
| PY Grants And Similar Paid | $7,164,749 | PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt |
| CY Grants And Similar Paid | $7,497,436 | CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt |
| PY Benefits Paid To Members | $0 | PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt |
| CY Benefits Paid To Members | $0 | CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt |
| PY Salaries Comp Emp Bnft Paid | $1,923,368 | PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt |
| CY Salaries Comp Emp Bnft Paid | $2,067,845 | CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt |
| PY Total Prof Fndrsng Expns | $0 | PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt |
| CY Total Prof Fndrsng Expns | $0 | CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt |
| CY Total Fundraising Expense | $1,292,064 | CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt |
| PY Other Expenses | $943,151 | PYOtherExpensesAmt |
| CY Other Expenses | $995,491 | CYOtherExpensesAmt |
| PY Total Expenses | $10,031,268 | PYTotalExpensesAmt |
| CY Total Expenses | $10,560,772 | CYTotalExpensesAmt |
| PY Revenues Less Expenses | $1,053,693 | PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt |
| CY Revenues Less Expenses | $793,366 | CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt |
| Total Assets BOY | $21,215,735 | TotalAssetsBOYAmt |
| Total Assets EOY | $22,563,810 | TotalAssetsEOYAmt |
| Total Liabilities BOY | $2,121,235 | TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt |
| Total Liabilities EOY | $1,825,444 | TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt |
| Net Assets Or Fund Balances BOY | $19,094,500 | NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt |
| Net Assets Or Fund Balances EOY | $20,738,366 | NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt |
| Info In Schedule O Part III | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd |
| Mission | UNITED WAY OF BERKS COUNTY IMPROVES LIVES BY INSPIRING COLLABORATION, VOLUNTEERISM AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO BUILD A STRONGER COMMUNITY. | MissionDesc |
| Significant New Program Srvc | Yes (1) | SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd |
| Significant Change | 0 | SignificantChangeInd |
| Expense | $8,618,324 | ExpenseAmt |
| Grant | $7,497,436 | GrantAmt |
| Desc | MORE THAN 100,000 CHILDREN, FAMILIES AND SENIORS BENEFITTED FROM VITAL HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAMS FUNDED BY UNITED WAY OF BERKS COUNTY (UWBC) THROUGHOUT 2017. UWBC'S WORK AND INVESTMENTS FOCUS ON FOUR AREAS: EDUCATION, INCOME (FINANCIAL STABILITY), HEALTH AND SAFETY NET SERVICES.DURING 2017, UWBC INVESTED FUNDING IN 50 PROGRAMS DELIVERED BY 34 AGENCY PARTNERS, AS WELL AS SUPPORTING COMMUNITY INITIATIVES AND PROVIDING VARIOUS ONE-TIME GRANTS. ALL PROGRAMS IN WHICH UWBC INVESTS ARE EVALUATED BY OUR COMMUNITY IMPACT CABINET, FOCUS AREA PANELS (FAP) AND ACCOUNTABILITY REVIEWERS, REPRESENTING OVER 60 VOLUNTEER COMMUNITY MEMBERS FROM VARIOUS SECTORS. THESE VOLUNTEERS DEDICATE INVALUABLE TIME TO ENSURE UWBC DOLLARS ARE INVESTED IN HIGH-PRIORITY PROGRAMS THAT ADDRESS CRITICAL CURRENT COMMUNITY NEEDS, AS WELL AS PROGRAMS THAT ARE HIGH-PERFORMING CONSISTENTLY, AND EFFECTIVELY DELIVERING A HIGH-QUALITY PROGRAM PRODUCING MEANINGFUL RESULTS FOR PARTICIPANTS. ANNUALLY, PROGRAMS RECEIVING UWBC INVESTMENTS ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION THAT DETAILS HOW UWBC DOLLARS ARE SPENT TO SUPPORT PROGRAMMING, AND THE OUTCOMES ACHIEVED BY CLIENTS. THESE OUTCOMES PLAY A CRUCIAL ROLE IN DETERMINING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF UWBC INVESTMENTS IN PROGRAMS. AGENCY REPRESENTATIVES ALSO MEET WITH FOCUS AREA PANEL VOLUNTEERS FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION AND EVALUATION OF PROGRAM EFFECTIVENESS.UWBC INVESTED IN THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS IN 2017:EDUCATION FOCUS AREAUWBC BELIEVES THAT EVERYONE CAN PLAY A ROLE IN ENSURING THAT CHILDREN GROW UP TO BE PRODUCTIVE CITIZENS AND MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY. THIS BEGINS WITH A GOOD EDUCATION THAT IS THE FOUNDATION FOR A CHILD'S SUCCESS IN WORK AND LIFE, ALONG WITH PROVIDING SUPPORTIVE PROGRAMMING THAT HELPS YOUTH DEVELOP NECESSARY SKILLS FOR THEIR FUTURES. TO MEET THIS GOAL, KEY ISSUES ADDRESSED BY UWBC AND ITS SUPPORTED PROGRAMS IN THIS FOCUS AREA INCLUDE EARLY CARE AND SCHOOL READINESS, SCHOOL SUCCESS, AND POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, SINCE THESE ISSUES ARE ALL INTERTWINED IN HELPING CHILDREN REACH THEIR POTENTIAL. THESE PROGRAMS IMPACT MORE THAN 21,600 YOUTH IN BERKS COUNTY. EARLY CARE AND SCHOOL READINESS: - COMMUNITY OUTCOME: ALL CHILDREN ARE APPROPRIATELY PREPARED FOR SCHOOL SUCCESS. CHILDREN HAVE GOOD HEALTH AND PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT, EMOTIONAL AND SOCIAL COMPETENCE, A POSITIVE ATTITUDE TOWARD LEARNING, GOOD COMMUNICATION SKILLS AND AGE APPROPRIATE COGNITIVE SKILLS AND GENERAL KNOWLEDGE. - THE SALVATION ARMY READING CORPS: THE LEARNING CENTER PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL AND SOCIAL PROGRAMMING FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY UNIT, WITH EACH PROGRAM DESIGNED TO CREATE A SAFE, HEALTHY ATMOSPHERE WHICH FOSTERS PERSONAL EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT FOR STUDENTS OF ALL AGES. - COMMUNITY OUTCOME: WORKING FAMILIES HAVE ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE AND QUALITY CHILDCARE.-BERKS COUNTY INTERMEDIATE UNIT, CHILD CARE: OVER 100 FAMILIES RECEIVED ACCESS TO KEYSTONE STAR RATED 3 OR 4 CHILD CARE FOR THEIR CHILDREN.- OPPORTUNITY HOUSE, CHILD CARE: THE SECOND STREET LEARNING CENTER IS A COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY CHILDCARE PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN AGED 6 WEEKS TO 13 YEARS FOCUSING ON CREATIVITY, SOCIALIZATION, AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF HIGH SELF-ESTEEM. ACTIVITIES ARE DESIGNED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF EACH INDIVIDUAL CHILD. MULTI-CULTURAL AND DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT ARE OFFERED.- YMCA OF READING & BERKS COUNTY, CHILD CARE: OFFERS A SCIENTIFICALLY-BASED, IMPLEMENTED EARLY CHILDHOOD CURRICULUM THAT ALIGNS WITH THE PENNSYLVANIA LEARNING STANDARDS FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD. SINCE PLAY IS THE FOUNDATION FOR YOUNG CHILDREN'S LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT, THE YMCA PROVIDES WELL-EQUIPPED AND CAREFULLY ARRANGED CLASSROOMS.- COMMUNITY OUTCOME: PARENTS, PARENTS-TO-BE AND CAREGIVERS HAVE THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS THEY NEED TO ESTABLISH STRONG FAMILIES AND HELP THEIR CHILDREN REACH THEIR POTENTIAL. - CENTRO HISPANO, ABRIENDO PUERTAS/OPENING DOORS PROGRAM: AN EVIDENCE-BASED, COMPREHENSIVE TRAINING PROGRAM, DEVELOPED BY AND FOR LATINO PARENTS WITH CHILDREN AGES 0 TO 5; AIMS TO IMPROVE THE OUTCOMES OF THE NATION'S LATINO CHILDREN BY BUILDING THE CAPACITY AND CONFIDENCE OF PARENTS TO BE STRONG AND POWERFUL ADVOCATES IN THEIR CHILDREN'S LIVES. - YMCA OF READING & BERKS COUNTY, BABY UNIVERSITY: OFFERED AS A 10-WEEK SESSION, EACH PARTICIPANT, A PARENT OR CAREGIVER WITH A CHILD FROM PRENATAL TO FIVE YEARS OLD, RECEIVES A WEEKLY HOME VISIT IN ADDITION TO THE WEEKLY CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION. WEEKLY INSTRUCTION INCLUDES EDUCATION ON EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT AND EVIDENCE-BASED PARENTING CURRICULUM.SCHOOL SUCCESS:-COMMUNITY OUTCOME: MORE STUDENTS SUCCESSFULLY GRADUATE FROM HIGH SCHOOL WITH THE SKILLS NECESSARY TO SUCCESSFULLY TRANSITION TO WORK FORCE OR POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES.- CHILDREN'S HOME OF READING (CHOR), ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS: CHOR DAY ACADEMY PROVIDES A COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT FOR ITS STUDENTS. THE ULTIMATE GOAL OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO HELP THE STUDENTS MODIFY THEIR BEHAVIOR SO THAT THEY CAN SUCCESSFULLY RE-ENTER PUBLIC SCHOOL. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH A PROGRESSIVE LEVEL SYSTEM THAT PROVIDES FREQUENT REWARDS AND REINFORCEMENT, AS WELL AS A POSITIVE SCHOOL-WIDE BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTION SYSTEM.- COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS (CIS), INTEGRATED STUDENT SUPPORT: THE CIS MODEL OF INTEGRATED STUDENT SUPPORTS OPERATES THROUGH THE COORDINATION AND DELIVERY OF SCHOOL-WIDE SUPPORTS, GROUP-LEVEL SUPPORTS, AND INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORTS FOCUSING ON IMPROVING ATTENDANCE, BEHAVIOR, AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE. AT THE READING INTERMEDIATE HIGH SCHOOL, CIS IS WORKING TO ESTABLISH AND STRENGTHEN RELATIONSHIPS WITH STUDENTS, FAMILIES, SCHOOL DISTRICT STAFF, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS.- BIRDSBORO COMMUNITY MEMORIAL CENTER, OUT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION PROGRAMS: THE SUMMER READING PROGRAM FOR YOUTH IN GRADES FIRST THROUGH SIXTH ALLOWS PARTICIPANTS TO PRACTICE AND LEARN NEW STRATEGIES THAT WILL ASSIST THEM IN MAINTAINING CURRENT READING LEVELS, OR INCREASE LEVELS, THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER MONTHS. CONTINUED LITERACY PROGRAMS OFFERED AS PART OF THE AFTERSCHOOL CLUBHOUSE, WHICH ENGAGES STUDENTS GRADES 1-6. STAFF ASSIST STUDENTS WITH HOMEWORK AND READING SUPPORT. THE PROGRAM ALSO ENCOMPASSES SOCIAL ACTIVITIES.YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: -COMMUNITY OUTCOME: YOUTH OF ALL AGES HAVE OPPORTUNITIES TO PARTICIPATE IN DIVERSE, EFFECTIVE OUT OF SCHOOL PROGRAMS, WHERE THEY WILL DEVELOP AND UTILIZE VARIED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND VALUES. - BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF BERKS COUNTY, MENTORING PROGRAM SERVICES: THEIR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE CHILDREN FACING ADVERSITY WITH STRONG AND ENDURING, PROFESSIONALLY SUPPORTED 1-TO-1 RELATIONSHIPS THAT CHANGE THEIR LIVES FOR THE BETTER, FOREVER. THIS IS ACHIEVED THROUGH PROFESSIONALLY-DIRECTED MENTORING PROGRAMS UTILIZING CAREFULLY SCREENED AND TRAINED VOLUNTEERS, AND INCLUDES ONE-TO-ONE PROGRAM, COUL (THE CLUB OF UNMATCHED LITTLES) GROUP-MENTORING, TEEN PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES GROUP-MENTORING, AND SMART (STUDENTS & MENTORS ACHIEVING RESULTS TOGETHER),A SCHOOL-BASED PROGRAM.- GIRL SCOUTS OF EASTERN PA, OUTREACH TO AT-RISK GIRLS: GIRLS IN FUNDED INITIATIVES PROGRAMS PROVIDE HIGH-QUALITY OUT-OF-SCHOOL-TIME THROUGH EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR GIRLS IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES IN THE CITY OF READING. GIRLS ATTEND WEEKLY MEETINGS AT CONVENIENT COMMUNITY LOCATIONS BOTH DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR AND IN THE SUMMER.- HAWK MOUNTAIN COUNCIL BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA, TRADITIONAL SCOUTING: THIS PROGRAM OPERATES WITHIN THE LOCAL NEIGHBORHOOD AT LOCATIONS PROVIDED BY PARTNERSHIPS THAT HAVE A CONTINUED INTEREST IN CITIZENSHIP TRAINING, PERSONAL FITNESS, AND CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT. ADULT VOLUNTEERS ADMINISTER THE PROGRAMS AT ALL LEVELS WITH SUPPORT FROM THE HAWK MOUNTAIN COUNCIL. THE LEVEL OF YOUTH LEADERSHIP IS BASED UPON AGE APPROPRIATE ACTIVITIES- HAWK MOUNTAIN COUNCIL BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA, URBAN SCOUTING: SCOUTREACH IS THE HAWK MOUNTAIN COUNCIL'S COMMITMENT TO ENSURING THAT ALL YOUNG PEOPLE HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN SCOUTING, REGARDLESS OF THEIR CIRCUMSTANCES, NEIGHBORHOOD, OR CULTURAL OR ETHNIC BACKGROUND. SCOUTREACH IS THE SAME PROGRAM AS SCOUTING IN ANY OTHER AREA, BUT IS TYPICALLY AN AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES AN ADDITIONAL EMPHASIS ON SPECIAL NEEDS OF PARTICIPANTS SUCH AS PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT, FINANCIAL ABILITY, ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, ACCESS TO TECHNOLOGY AND CULTURAL AND LANGUAGE DIFFERENCES. UWBC PROVIDED AN INCREASED INVESTMENT TO ASSIST WITH PILOTING THE NEW STEM (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATH) SCOUTS WITHIN THE CITY OF READING. THIS VALUES-BASED PROGRAM FOCUSES ON SCHOOL SUCCESS AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT. STEM SCOUTS EXPANDS BOY SCOUTING OPPORTUNITIES TO GIRLS. SCOUTS SPEND 90 MINUTES PER MEETING WORKING ON SELF-IMPROVEMENT, CRITICAL THINKING, AND HANDS ON EXPERIMENTATION FOCUSING ON TOPICS SUCH AS PHYSICS OF LIGHT, PROPERTIES OF MATTER, MAGNETISM, PROPERTIES OF SOUND, ROBOTICS, ARCHAEOLOGY, AND SPACE. | Desc |
| Total Program Service Expenses | $8,618,324 | TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt |
| Described In Section501c3 | Yes (1) | DescribedInSection501c3Ind |
| Schedule B Required | Yes (1) | ScheduleBRequiredInd |
| Political Campaign Acty | 0 | PoliticalCampaignActyInd |
| Lobbying Activities | 0 | LobbyingActivitiesInd |
| Subject To Proxy Tax | 0 | SubjectToProxyTaxInd |
| Donor Advised Fund | 0 | DonorAdvisedFundInd |
| Conservation Easements | 0 | ConservationEasementsInd |
| Collections Of Art | 0 | CollectionsOfArtInd |
| Credit Counseling | 0 | CreditCounselingInd |
| Temp Or Permanent Endowments | Yes (1) | TempOrPermanentEndowmentsInd |
| Report Land Building Equipment | Yes (1) | ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd |
| Report Investments Other Sec | 0 | ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd |
| Report Program Related Invst | 0 | ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd |
| Report Other Assets | 0 | ReportOtherAssetsInd |
| Report Other Liabilities | Yes (1) | ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd |
| Include FIN48 Footnote | Yes (1) | IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd |
| Independent Audit Fincl Stmt | Yes (1) | IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd |
| Consolidated Audit Fincl Stmt | 0 | ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd |
| School Operating | 0 | SchoolOperatingInd |
| Foreign Office | 0 | ForeignOfficeInd |
| Foreign Activities | 0 | ForeignActivitiesInd |
| More Than5000 K To Org | 0 | MoreThan5000KToOrgInd |
| More Than5000 K To Individuals | 0 | MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd |
| Professional Fundraising | 0 | ProfessionalFundraisingInd |
| Fundraising Activities | 0 | FundraisingActivitiesInd |
| Gaming Activities | 0 | GamingActivitiesInd |
| Operate Hospital | 0 | OperateHospitalInd |
| Grants To Organizations | Yes (1) | GrantsToOrganizationsInd |
| Grants To Individuals | 0 | GrantsToIndividualsInd |
| Schedule J Required | Yes (1) | ScheduleJRequiredInd |
| Tax Exempt Bonds | 0 | TaxExemptBondsInd |
| Engaged In Excess Benefit Trans | 0 | EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd |
| PY Excess Benefit Trans | 0 | PYExcessBenefitTransInd |
| Loan Outstanding | 0 | LoanOutstandingInd |
| Grant To Related Person | 0 | GrantToRelatedPersonInd |
| Business Rln With Org Mem | 0 | BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd |
| Business Rln With Fam Mem | 0 | BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd |
| Business Rln With Officer Ent | 0 | BusinessRlnWithOfficerEntInd |
| Deductible Non Cash Contri | Yes (1) | DeductibleNonCashContriInd |
| Deductible Art Contribution | 0 | DeductibleArtContributionInd |
| Terminate Operations | 0 | TerminateOperationsInd |
| Partial Liquidation | 0 | PartialLiquidationInd |
| Disregarded Entity | 0 | DisregardedEntityInd |
| Related Entity | 0 | RelatedEntityInd |
| Related Organization Ctrl Ent | 0 | RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd |
| Trnsfr Exmpt Non Chrtbl Rltd Org | 0 | TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd |
| Activities Conducted Prtshp | 0 | ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd |
| Schedule O Required | Yes (1) | ScheduleORequiredInd |
| IRP Document | 23 | IRPDocumentCnt |
| IRP Document W2 G | 0 | IRPDocumentW2GCnt |
| Backup Wthld Compliance | Yes (1) | BackupWthldComplianceInd |
| Employee | 30 | EmployeeCnt |
| Employment Tax Returns Filed | Yes (1) | EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd |
| Unrelated Bus Incm Over Limit | 0 | UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd |
| Foreign Financial Account | 0 | ForeignFinancialAccountInd |
| Prohibited Tax Shelter Trans | 0 | ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd |
| Taxable Party Notification | 0 | TaxablePartyNotificationInd |
| Nondeductible Contributions | 0 | NondeductibleContributionsInd |
| Quid Pro Quo Contributions | 0 | QuidProQuoContributionsInd |
| Form8282 Property Disposed Of | 0 | Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd |
| Rcv Fnds To Pay Prsnl Bnft Cntrct | 0 | RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd |
| Pay Premiums Prsnl Bnft Cntrct | 0 | PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd |
| Indoor Tanning Services | 0 | IndoorTanningServicesInd |
| Info In Schedule O Part VI | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd |
| Governing Body Voting Members | 40 | GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt |
| Independent Voting Member | 40 | IndependentVotingMemberCnt |
| Family Or Business Rln | Yes (1) | FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd |
| Delegation Of Mgmt Duties | 0 | DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd |
| Change To Org Documents | 0 | ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd |
| Material Diversion Or Misuse | 0 | MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd |
| Members Or Stockholders | 0 | MembersOrStockholdersInd |
| Election Of Board Members | 0 | ElectionOfBoardMembersInd |
| Decisions Subject To Approva | 0 | DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd |
| Minutes Of Governing Body | Yes (1) | MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd |
| Minutes Of Committees | Yes (1) | MinutesOfCommitteesInd |
| Officer Mailing Address | 0 | OfficerMailingAddressInd |
| Local Chapters | 0 | LocalChaptersInd |
| Form990 Provided To Gvrn Body | Yes (1) | Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd |
| Conflict Of Interest Policy | Yes (1) | ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd |
| Annual Disclosure Covered Prsn | Yes (1) | AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd |
| Regular Monitoring Enfrc | Yes (1) | RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd |
| Whistleblower Policy | Yes (1) | WhistleblowerPolicyInd |
| Document Retention Policy | Yes (1) | DocumentRetentionPolicyInd |
| Compensation Process CEO | Yes (1) | CompensationProcessCEOInd |
| Compensation Process Other | Yes (1) | CompensationProcessOtherInd |
| Investment In Joint Venture | 0 | InvestmentInJointVentureInd |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld | PA | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd |
| Other Website | Yes (X) | OtherWebsiteInd |
| Upon Request | Yes (X) | UponRequestInd |
Books In Care Of Detail BooksInCareOfDetail
Business Name BusinessName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | MONICA RUANO-WENRICH | BusinessNameLine1Txt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Phone | 6106854550 | PhoneNum |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 501 WASHINGTON STREET PO BOX 702 | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | READING | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | PA | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 196030702 | ZIPCd |
Form990 Part VII Section A Form990PartVIISectionAGrp (44 entries)
| TitleTitleTxt | Average Hours Per WeekAverageHoursPerWeekRt | Individual Trustee Or DirectorIndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd | Reportable Comp From OrgReportableCompFromOrgAmt | Reportable Comp From Rltd OrgReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt | Other CompensationOtherCompensationAmt | OfficerOfficerInd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAMIRO M CARBONELL | ||||||
| DIRECTOR | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| SHARON DANKS | ||||||
| DIRECTOR | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| MICHAEL A DUFF | ||||||
| CHAIRMAN | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | Yes (X) |
| ANDREA J FUNK | ||||||
| DIRECTOR | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| SARA GALOSI | ||||||
| DIRECTOR | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| SCOTT L GRUBER | ||||||
| CHAIR-ELECT | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | Yes (X) |
| DR JILL HACKMAN | ||||||
| DIRECTOR | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| BARBARA HALL | ||||||
| DIRECTOR | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| ALISA HARRIS | ||||||
| DIRECTOR | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| DANIEL B HUYETT | ||||||
| DIRECTOR | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| ELLEN HUYETT | ||||||
| DIRECTOR | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| NICK MARMONTELLO | ||||||
| DIRECTOR | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| BETH GALLEN MASTROMARINO | ||||||
| DIRECTOR | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| DR KHALID MUMIN | ||||||
| DIRECTOR | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| LAURIE PEER | ||||||
| SECRETARY/TREASURER | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | Yes (X) |
| SCOTT REHR | ||||||
| DIRECTOR | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| MIKE SCHMIDTLEIN | ||||||
| DIRECTOR | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| EDWARD SHUTTLEWORTH | ||||||
| DIRECTOR | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| JEROME T SIMCIK | ||||||
| DIRECTOR | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| TIMOTHY J SIMMONS | ||||||
| ASST. SECRETARY/TREASURER | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | Yes (X) |
| TIMOTHY SNYDER | ||||||
| DIRECTOR | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| THERESE SUCHER | ||||||
| DIRECTOR | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| PATRICK VELEKEI | ||||||
| DIRECTOR | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| DR ANNA WEITZ | ||||||
| DIRECTOR | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| KIM HIPPERT-EVERSGERD | ||||||
| DIRECTOR | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| ROBERT HOFFMASTER | ||||||
| DIRECTOR | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| DANIEL SANSARY | ||||||
| DIRECTOR | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| MEG MCGLINN SHIELDS | ||||||
| DIRECTOR | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| PATRICK SHIELDS | ||||||
| DIRECTOR | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| PAMELA TERRY BARBEY | ||||||
| DIRECTOR | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| PETER BARBEY | ||||||
| DIRECTOR | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| BRUCE COLE | ||||||
| DIRECTOR | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| PETER CONNORS | ||||||
| DIRECTOR | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| SANTINA CONNORS | ||||||
| DIRECTOR | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| JOSEPH HARTZ | ||||||
| DIRECTOR | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| GORDON HOODAK | ||||||
| DIRECTOR | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| ERNEST JONES | ||||||
| DIRECTOR | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| JOANNE JUDGE | ||||||
| DIRECTOR | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| EDWARD MCKEANEY SR | ||||||
| DIRECTOR | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| JONI NAUGLE | ||||||
| DIRECTOR | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| TAMMY L WHITE | ||||||
| PRESIDENT | 37.50 | $156,648 | $0 | $23,318 | Yes (X) | |
| JEAN MORROW | ||||||
| SR VP RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT | 37.50 | $91,787 | $0 | $10,626 | Yes (X) | |
| YAMIL SANCHEZ | ||||||
| SR VP COMMUNITY IMPACT | 37.50 | $109,182 | $0 | $11,511 | Yes (X) | |
| MONICA RUANO-WENRICH | ||||||
| SR VP FINANCE & ADMIN | 37.50 | $91,329 | $0 | $16,974 | Yes (X) | |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Reportable Comp From Org | $448,946 | TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt |
| Tot Reportable Comp Rltd Org | $0 | TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt |
| Total Other Compensation | $62,429 | TotalOtherCompensationAmt |
| Indiv Rcvd Greater Than100 K | 2 | IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt |
| Former Ofcr Employees Listed | 0 | FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd |
| Total Comp Greater Than150 K | Yes (1) | TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd |
| Compensation From Other Srcs | 0 | CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd |
| Cntrct Rcvd Greater Than100 K | 0 | CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt |
| All Other Contributions | $10,883,467 | AllOtherContributionsAmt |
| Noncash Contributions | $798,534 | NoncashContributionsAmt |
| Total Contributions | $10,883,467 | TotalContributionsAmt |
Investment Income InvestmentIncomeGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | $106,905 | TotalRevenueColumnAmt |
| Exclusion | $106,905 | ExclusionAmt |
Gross Amount Sales Assets GrossAmountSalesAssetsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Securities | $2,348,299 | SecuritiesAmt |
Less Cost Oth Basis Sales Expnss LessCostOthBasisSalesExpnssGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Securities | $2,013,294 | SecuritiesAmt |
Gain Or Loss GainOrLossGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Securities | $335,005 | SecuritiesAmt |
Net Gain Or Loss Investments NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | $335,005 | TotalRevenueColumnAmt |
| Related Or Exempt Func Income | $335,005 | RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt |
Other Revenue Misc OtherRevenueMiscGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Desc | ADMINISTRATION FEES | Desc |
| Business | 561000 | BusinessCd |
| Total Revenue Column | $28,761 | TotalRevenueColumnAmt |
| Related Or Exempt Func Income | $28,761 | RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Other Revenue Total | $28,761 | OtherRevenueTotalAmt |
Total Revenue TotalRevenueGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | $11,354,138 | TotalRevenueColumnAmt |
| Related Or Exempt Func Income | $363,766 | RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt |
| Unrelated Business Revenue | $0 | UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt |
| Exclusion | $106,905 | ExclusionAmt |
Grants To Domestic Orgs GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $7,497,436 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $7,497,436 | ProgramServicesAmt |
Comp Current Ofcr Directors CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $511,375 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $198,095 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $151,462 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $161,818 | FundraisingAmt |
Other Salaries And Wages OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $1,166,502 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $403,040 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $247,983 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $515,479 | FundraisingAmt |
Other Employee Benefits OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $267,573 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $75,685 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $61,003 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $130,885 | FundraisingAmt |
Payroll Taxes PayrollTaxesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $122,395 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $44,405 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $27,956 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $50,034 | FundraisingAmt |
Fees For Services Accounting FeesForServicesAccountingGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $18,200 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $12,324 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $2,405 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $3,471 | FundraisingAmt |
Fees For Services Other FeesForServicesOtherGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $229,618 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $155,479 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $30,347 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $43,792 | FundraisingAmt |
Advertising AdvertisingGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $152,750 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $16,396 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $250 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $136,104 | FundraisingAmt |
Office Expenses OfficeExpensesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $76,506 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $54,125 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $6,435 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $15,946 | FundraisingAmt |
Occupancy OccupancyGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $142,689 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $48,595 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $34,898 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $59,196 | FundraisingAmt |
Travel TravelGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $60,623 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $24,249 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $11,709 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $24,665 | FundraisingAmt |
Payments To Affiliates PaymentsToAffiliatesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $124,170 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $44,578 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $31,129 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $48,463 | FundraisingAmt |
Depreciation Depletion DepreciationDepletionGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $31,606 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $10,659 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $7,734 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $13,213 | FundraisingAmt |
Other Expenses OtherExpensesGrp (2 entries)
| DescDesc | TotalTotalAmt | Program ServicesProgramServicesAmt | Management And GeneralManagementAndGeneralAmt | FundraisingFundraisingAmt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES | $128,893 | $26,572 | $30,528 | $71,793 |
| EQUIPMENT RENTAL & MAIN | $30,436 | $6,686 | $6,545 | $17,205 |
Total Functional Expenses TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $10,560,772 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $8,618,324 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $650,384 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $1,292,064 | FundraisingAmt |
Savings And Temp Cash Invst SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $3,673,307 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $3,764,129 | EOYAmt |
Pledges And Grants Receivable PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $7,556,335 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $8,054,167 | EOYAmt |
Accounts Receivable AccountsReceivableGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $33,216 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $18,954 | EOYAmt |
Prepaid Expenses Defrd Charges PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $31,709 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $35,702 | EOYAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Land Bldg Equip Cost Or Other Bss | $324,930 | LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt |
| Land Bldg Equip Accum Deprec | $282,476 | LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt |
Land Bldg Equip Basis Net LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $62,931 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $42,454 | EOYAmt |
Investments Pub Traded Sec InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $9,040,301 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $9,719,456 | EOYAmt |
Investments Other Securities InvestmentsOtherSecuritiesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $817,936 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $906,688 | EOYAmt |
Other Assets Total OtherAssetsTotalGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $0 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $22,260 | EOYAmt |
Total Assets TotalAssetsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $21,215,735 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $22,563,810 | EOYAmt |
Accounts Payable Accr Expnss AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $400,300 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $258,469 | EOYAmt |
Other Liabilities OtherLiabilitiesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $1,720,935 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $1,566,975 | EOYAmt |
Total Liabilities TotalLiabilitiesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $2,121,235 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $1,825,444 | EOYAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Organization Follows SFAS117 | Yes (X) | OrganizationFollowsSFAS117Ind |
Unrestricted Net Assets UnrestrictedNetAssetsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $4,422,498 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $4,650,881 | EOYAmt |
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets TemporarilyRstrNetAssetsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $8,949,844 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $9,517,733 | EOYAmt |
Permanently Rstr Net Assets PermanentlyRstrNetAssetsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $5,722,158 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $6,569,752 | EOYAmt |
Total Net Assets Fund Balance TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $19,094,500 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $20,738,366 | EOYAmt |
Tot Liab Net Assets Fund Balance TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $21,215,735 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $22,563,810 | EOYAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Info In Schedule O Part XI | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartXIInd |
| Reconcilation Revenue Expnss | $793,366 | ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt |
| Net Unrlzd Gains Losses Invst | $761,748 | NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $88,752 | OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt |
| Method Of Accounting Accrual | Yes (X) | MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd |
| Accountant Compile Or Review | 0 | AccountantCompileOrReviewInd |
| FS Audited | Yes (1) | FSAuditedInd |
FS Audited Basis FSAuditedBasisGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Separate Basis Fincl Stmt | Yes (X) | SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Audit Committee | Yes (1) | AuditCommitteeInd |
| Federal Grant Audit Required | 0 | FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd |
Schedule A IRS990ScheduleA
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Public Organization170 | Yes (X) | PublicOrganization170Ind |
Gifts Grants Contri Rcvd170 GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | $9,294,778 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $10,132,601 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $9,889,099 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $10,574,048 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $10,883,467 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $50,773,993 | TotalAmt |
Total Calendar Year170 TotalCalendarYear170Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | $9,294,778 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $10,132,601 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $9,889,099 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $10,574,048 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $10,883,467 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $50,773,993 | TotalAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Substantial Contributors Tot | $893,297 | SubstantialContributorsTotAmt |
| Public Support Total170 | $49,880,696 | PublicSupportTotal170Amt |
Gross Investment Income170 GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | $141,681 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $117,093 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $111,395 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $146,400 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $106,905 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $623,474 | TotalAmt |
Other Income170 OtherIncome170Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | $68,582 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $52,139 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $59,990 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $142,193 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $28,761 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $351,665 | TotalAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Support | $51,749,132 | TotalSupportAmt |
| Public Support CY170 | 0.96390 | PublicSupportCY170Pct |
| Public Support PY170 | 0.96760 | PublicSupportPY170Pct |
| Thirty Thr Pct Suprt Tests CY170 | Yes (X) | ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind |
Form990 Schedule A Part VI Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Form And Line Reference | SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME: | FormAndLineReferenceDesc |
| Explanation | ADMINISTRATION FEES - 2013 AMOUNT: $ 68,582. 2014 AMOUNT: $ 52,139. 2015 AMOUNT: $ 59,990. 2016 AMOUNT: $ 142,193. 2017 AMOUNT: $ 28,761. | ExplanationTxt |
Schedule B IRS990ScheduleB
Contributor Information ContributorInformationGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Contributor | RESTRICTED | ContributorNum |
Contributor Business Name ContributorBusinessName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | RESTRICTED | BusinessNameLine1 |
Contributor US Address ContributorUSAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | RESTRICTED | AddressLine1 |
| Address Line2 | RESTRICTED | AddressLine2 |
| City | RESTRICTED | City |
| State | RESTRICTED | State |
| ZIP Code | RESTRICTED | ZIPCode |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Contributions | RESTRICTED | TotalContributionsAmt |
Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD
CY Endwmt Fund CYEndwmtFundGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Beginning Year Balance | $6,578,090 | BeginningYearBalanceAmt |
| Contributions | $279,034 | ContributionsAmt |
| Investment Earnings Or Losses | $952,391 | InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt |
| Other Expenditures | $306,257 | OtherExpendituresAmt |
| End Year Balance | $7,503,258 | EndYearBalanceAmt |
CY Minus1 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus1YrEndwmtFundGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Beginning Year Balance | $6,479,174 | BeginningYearBalanceAmt |
| Contributions | $1,050 | ContributionsAmt |
| Investment Earnings Or Losses | $367,955 | InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt |
| Other Expenditures | $270,089 | OtherExpendituresAmt |
| End Year Balance | $6,578,090 | EndYearBalanceAmt |
CY Minus2 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus2YrEndwmtFundGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Beginning Year Balance | $6,554,413 | BeginningYearBalanceAmt |
| Contributions | $250,000 | ContributionsAmt |
| Investment Earnings Or Losses | -$62,630 | InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt |
| Other Expenditures | $262,609 | OtherExpendituresAmt |
| End Year Balance | $6,479,174 | EndYearBalanceAmt |
CY Minus3 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus3YrEndwmtFundGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Beginning Year Balance | $6,373,055 | BeginningYearBalanceAmt |
| Contributions | $1,000 | ContributionsAmt |
| Investment Earnings Or Losses | $433,937 | InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt |
| Other Expenditures | $253,579 | OtherExpendituresAmt |
| End Year Balance | $6,554,413 | EndYearBalanceAmt |
CY Minus4 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Beginning Year Balance | $5,539,429 | BeginningYearBalanceAmt |
| Investment Earnings Or Losses | $1,067,087 | InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt |
| Other Expenditures | $233,461 | OtherExpendituresAmt |
| End Year Balance | $6,373,055 | EndYearBalanceAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Board Designated Balance EOY | 0.24530 | BoardDesignatedBalanceEOYPct |
| Prmnnt Endowment Balance EOY | 0.75470 | PrmnntEndowmentBalanceEOYPct |
| Endowments Held Unrelated Org | Yes (1) | EndowmentsHeldUnrelatedOrgInd |
| Endowments Held Related Org | 0 | EndowmentsHeldRelatedOrgInd |
Leasehold Improvements LeaseholdImprovementsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Other Cost Or Other Basis | $36,114 | OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt |
| Depreciation | $33,064 | DepreciationAmt |
| Book Value | $3,050 | BookValueAmt |
Equipment EquipmentGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Other Cost Or Other Basis | $252,437 | OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt |
| Depreciation | $213,033 | DepreciationAmt |
| Book Value | $39,404 | BookValueAmt |
Other Land Buildings OtherLandBuildingsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Other Cost Or Other Basis | $36,379 | OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt |
| Depreciation | $36,379 | DepreciationAmt |
| Book Value | $0 | BookValueAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Book Value Land Buildings | $42,454 | TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt |
Other Liabilities Org OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp (2 entries)
| DescDesc | AmtAmt |
|---|---|
| DUE TO OTHER UNITED WAYS | $311,237 |
| DUE TO DESIGNATED AFFILIATED AGENCIES | $1,255,738 |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Liability | $1,566,975 | TotalLiabilityAmt |
| Footnote Text | Yes (X) | FootnoteTextInd |
| Total Rev Etc Audited Fincl Stmt | $10,851,556 | TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt |
| Net Unrealized Gains Invst | $761,748 | NetUnrealizedGainsInvstAmt |
| Donated Services And Use Fclts | $187,584 | DonatedServicesAndUseFcltsAmt |
| Other Revenue | $88,752 | OtherRevenueAmt |
| Revenue Not Reported | $1,038,084 | RevenueNotReportedAmt |
| Revenue Subtotal | $9,813,472 | RevenueSubtotalAmt |
| Other Revenues Not Included | $1,540,666 | OtherRevenuesNotIncludedAmt |
| Revenue Not Reported Fincl Stmt | $1,540,666 | RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt |
| Total Revenue Per Form990 | $11,354,138 | TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt |
| Tot Expns Etc Audited Fincl Stmt | $9,207,690 | TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt |
| Donated Services Use Fclts | $187,584 | DonatedServicesUseFcltsAmt |
| Expenses Not Reported | $187,584 | ExpensesNotReportedAmt |
| Expenses Subtotal | $9,020,106 | ExpensesSubtotalAmt |
| Other Expenses Not Included | $1,540,666 | OtherExpensesNotIncludedAmt |
| Expenses Not Rpt Fincl Stmt | $1,540,666 | ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt |
| Total Expenses Per Form990 | $10,560,772 | TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt |
Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (5 entries)
| Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDesc | ExplanationExplanationTxt |
|---|---|
| PART V, LINE 4: | THE ORGANIZATION'S ENDOWMENT CONSISTS OF TEN DONOR-RESTRICTED SUB-FUNDS AND ONE BOARD-DESIGNATED SUB-FUND, ALL OF WHICH ARE TO BE HELD INDEFINITELY, WITH THE INCOME EXPENDABLE FOR OPERATIONS AS DIRECTED BY DONORS OR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. |
| PART X, LINE 2: | IN ACCORDANCE WITH GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES, THE ORGANIZATION ACCOUNTS FOR UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS RELATIVE TO UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME, IF ANY, AS REQUIRED. |
| PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: | UNREALIZED GAINS/(LOSSES) ON BENEFICIAL INTEREST 88,752. |
| PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: | DONOR DESIGNATED CONTRIBUTIONS 1,540,666. |
| PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: | DONOR DESIGNATED ALLOCATIONS 1,540,666. |
Schedule I IRS990ScheduleI
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Grant Records Maintained | Yes (1) | GrantRecordsMaintainedInd |
Recipient Table RecipientTable (84 entries)
| Address Line1USAddress/AddressLine1Txt | CityUSAddress/CityNm | State AbbreviationUSAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | ZIPUSAddress/ZIPCd | IRC SectionIRCSectionDesc | Cash GrantCashGrantAmt | Purpose Of GrantPurposeOfGrantTxt | Address Line1ForeignAddress/AddressLine1Txt | CityForeignAddress/CityNm | CountryForeignAddress/CountryCd | Foreign PostalForeignAddress/ForeignPostalCd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALVERNIA UNIVERSITY | ||||||||||
| 400 ST BERNARDINE ST | READING | PA | 19607 | 501(C)(3) | $10,000 | RAPID RESPONSE GRANT TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE AND OTHER BASIC NEEDS | ||||
| AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY | ||||||||||
| 498 BELLEVUE AVENUE | READING | PA | 19605 | 501(C)(3) | $219,691 | PARTNER AGENCY INVESTMENTS | ||||
| AMERICAN RED CROSS - BERKS COUNTY CHAPTER | ||||||||||
| 701 CENTRE AVENUE | READING | PA | 19601 | 501(C)(3) | $209,469 | PARTNER AGENCY INVESTMENTS: DISASTER RESPONSE, VETERANS TRANSPORTATION | ||||
| AMERICAN RED CROSS-TRI COUNTY | ||||||||||
| 701 CENTRE AVE | READING | PA | 19601 | 501(C)(3) | $10,000 | ONE-TIME GRANT FOR SMOKE ALARM INSTALLATION INITIATIVE | ||||
| AMERICAN RED CROSS-TRI COUNTY | ||||||||||
| 701 CENTRE AVE | READING | PA | 19601 | 501(C)(3) | $50,000 | RAPID RESPONSE GRANT FOR HURRICANE HARVEY, IRMA, AND MARIA RELIEF. | ||||
| BARRIO ALEGRIA | ||||||||||
| 580 WILLOW ST | READING | PA | 19602 | 501(C)(3) | $5,000 | LIVE UNITED GRANT TO SUPPORT PRODUCTION OF ROSA DANCES WITH WOLVES/ ROSA BAILA CON LOBOS | ||||
| BERKS AIDS NETWORKCO-COUNTY WELLNESS | ||||||||||
| 429 WALNUT STREET PO BOX 8626 | READING | PA | 19603 | 501(C)(3) | $139,425 | PARTNER AGENCY INVESTMENTS: CASE MGMT FOR OLDER ADULTS, BERKS TEENS MATTER | ||||
| BERKS COALITION TO END HOMELESSNESS | ||||||||||
| PO BOX 7712 | READING | PA | 19603 | 501(C)(3) | $30,905 | PARTER AGENCY INVESTMENTS: HOMELESS PREVENTION | ||||
| BERKS COALITION TO END HOMELESSNESS | ||||||||||
| PO BOX 7712 | READING | PA | 19603 | 501(C)(3) | $10,000 | ONE-TIME GRANT FOR STRATEGIC PLANNING | ||||
| BERKS CONNECTIONSPRETRIAL SERVICES | ||||||||||
| 633 COURT STREET 16TH FLOOR | READING | PA | 19601 | 501(C)(3) | $80,689 | PARTNER AGENCY INVESTMENTS: RE-ENTRY PROGRAM | ||||
| BERKS COUNSELING CENTER | ||||||||||
| 645 PENN ST | READING | PA | 19601 | 501(C)(3) | $15,000 | RAPID RESPONSE GRANT: TO PURCHASE REQUIRED SOFTWARE TO PARTICIPATE IN NATION | ||||
| BERKS COUNTY INTERMEDIATE UNIT | ||||||||||
| 111 COMMONS BOULEVARD | READING | PA | 19612 | 501(C)(3) | $267,612 | PARTNER AGENCY INVESTMENTS: CHILD CARE | ||||
| BERKS COUNTY INTERMEDIATE UNIT | ||||||||||
| 111 COMMONS BOULEVARD | READING | PA | 19612 | 501(C)(3) | $12,000 | RAPID RESPONSE GRANT: EDUCATION FOR HOMELESS CHILDREN/BOOK BUDDIES | ||||
| BERKS DEAF & HARD OF HEARING SERVICES | ||||||||||
| 2045 CENTRE AVENUE | READING | PA | 19605 | 501(C)(3) | $29,171 | PARTNER AGENCY INVESTMENTS: ADVOCACY AND CLIENT SERVICES | ||||
| BERKS ENCORE | ||||||||||
| 40 NORTH 9TH STREET | READING | PA | 19601 | 501(C)(3) | $123,065 | PARTNER AGENCY INVESTMENTS: MEALS ON WHEELS | ||||
| BERKS ENCORE | ||||||||||
| 40 NORTH 9TH STREET | READING | PA | 19601 | 501(C)(3) | $23,500 | VENTURE GRANT FOR MEALS ON WHEELS | ||||
| BERKS VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION | ||||||||||
| 1170 BERKSHIRE BOULEVARD | WYOMISSING | PA | 19610 | 501(C)(3) | $323,188 | PARTNER AGENCY INVESTMENTS: SKILLED NURSING AND RELATED SERVICES | ||||
| BIG BROTHERSBIG SISTERS OF BERKS COUNTY | ||||||||||
| 303 WINDSOR STREET | READING | PA | 19601 | 501(C)(3) | $232,288 | PARTNER AGENCY INVESTMENTS: BIG BROTHERS/SISTERS | ||||
| BIRDSBORO COMMUNITY MEMORIAL CENTER | ||||||||||
| 201 EAST MAIN STREET | BIRDSBORO | PA | 19508 | 501(C)(3) | $59,856 | PARTNER AGENCY INVESTMENTS: OUT OF SCHOOL | ||||
| BIRDSBORO COMMUNITY MEMORIAL CENTER | ||||||||||
| 201 EAST MAIN STREET | BIRDSBORO | PA | 19508 | 501(C)(3) | $10,000 | RAPID RESPONSE GRANT TO SUPPORT THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW HVAC SYSTEM | ||||
| BLANKETS OF HOPE INC | ||||||||||
| P O BOX 3617 | READING | PA | 19606 | 501(C)(3) | $5,000 | LIVE UNITED GRANT TO PURCHASE BLANKETS FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN NEED | ||||
| BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA - HAWK MOUNTAIN COUNCIL | ||||||||||
| 5027 POTTSVILLE PIKE | READING | PA | 19605 | 501(C)(3) | $277,465 | PARTNER AGENCY INVESTMENTS | ||||
| BOYERTOWN AREA MULTI-SERVICE | ||||||||||
| 200 WEST SPRING STREET | BOYERTOWN | PA | 19512 | 501(C)(3) | $50,005 | PARTNER AGENCY INVESTMENTS: BASIC NEEDS, SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR OLDER ADULTS | ||||
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES DIOCESE OF ALLENTOWN | ||||||||||
| 400 WASHINGTON STREET SUITE 100 | READING | PA | 19601 | 501(C)(3) | $57,456 | PARTNER AGENCY INVESTMENTS: CASE MANAGEMENT/COUNSELING FOR VETERANS AND FAMILIES | ||||
| CENTER FOR MENTAL HEALTH - THE READING HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER | ||||||||||
| PO BOX 16052 | READING | PA | 19612 | 501(C)(3) | $110,255 | PARTNER AGENCY INVESTMENTS: CHILDREN PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES | ||||
| CENTRO HISPANO DANIEL TORRES INC | ||||||||||
| 501 WASHINGTON STREET | READING | PA | 19601 | 501(C)(3) | $7,500 | RAPID RESPONSE GRANT TO EXPAND HOURS FOR TAX ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. | ||||
| CENTRO HISPANO DANIEL TORRES INC | ||||||||||
| 501 WASHINGTON STREET | READING | PA | 19601 | 501(C)(3) | $8,000 | ONE-TIME GRANT FOR EXPANDING 2018 TAX ASSISTANCE HOURS | ||||
| CENTRO HISPANO DANIEL TORRES INC | ||||||||||
| 501 WASHINGTON STREET | READING | PA | 19601 | 501(C)(3) | $253,411 | PARTNER AGENCY INVESTMENTS: SOCIAL SERVICES, OPENING DOORS | ||||
| CENTRO HISPANO DANIEL TORRES INC | ||||||||||
| 501 WASHINGTON STREET | READING | PA | 19601 | 501(C)(3) | $15,000 | RAPID RESPONSE GRANT FOR HURRICANE HARVEY, IRMA, AND MARIA RELIEF | ||||
| CLARE OF ASSISI HOUSE | ||||||||||
| 325 S 12TH STREET | READING | PA | 19602 | 501(C)(3) | $8,000 | ONE-TIME GRANT TO PROVIDE TRANSITIONAL RESIDENTIAL SERVICES AND LIFE SKILLS FOR NON-VIOLENT OFFENDERS | ||||
| COMMON GROUND RECOVERY COMMUNITY | ||||||||||
| 5 WYOMISSING BLVD | READING | PA | 19610 | 501(C)(3) | $12,000 | RAPID RESPONSE GRANT TO SUPPORT SUNDAY EVENING PROGRAM | ||||
| COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY | ||||||||||
| 1501 LEHIGH ST 206 | ALLENTOWN | PA | 18103 | 501(C)(3) | $49,990 | PARTNER AGENCY INVESTMENTS | ||||
| COMMUNITY PREVENTION PARTNERSHIP | ||||||||||
| 227 N 5TH ST | READING | PA | 19601 | 501(C)(3) | $21,224 | VENTURE GRANT FOR BERKS TALKLINE PROGRAM FOR PARENTS AS TEACHERS | ||||
| EASTER SEALS EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA | ||||||||||
| 1040 LIGGETT AVENUE | READING | PA | 19611 | 501(C)(3) | $345,594 | PARTNER AGENCY INVESTMENTS: PEDIATRIC THERAPEUTIC RECREATION | ||||
| EASTER SEALS EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA | ||||||||||
| 1040 LIGGETT AVENUE | READING | PA | 19611 | 501(C)(3) | $15,000 | ONE-TIME GRANT FOR EARLY INTERVENTION SCREENING | ||||
| FAMILY GUIDANCE CENTER | ||||||||||
| 1235 PENN AVENUE SUITE 205-206 | READING | PA | 19610 | 501(C)(3) | $425,447 | PARTNER AGENCY INVESTMENTS: COUNSELING | ||||
| FONDOS UNIDOS DE PUERTO RICO | ||||||||||
| 501(C)(3) | $5,000 | ONE-TIME GRANT FOR HURRICANE MARIA RELIEF EFFORTS | EXPRESO LUIS MUOZ RIVERA | SAN JUAN | RQ | 909 | ||||
| FRIEND INC COMMUNITY SERVICES | ||||||||||
| 658D NOBLE STREET | KUTZTOWN | PA | 19530 | 501(C)(3) | $5,250 | RAPID RESPONSE GRANT TO PROVIDE BACKPACKS OF FOOD TO STUDENTS IN THE FLEETWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT | ||||
| FRIEND INC COMMUNITY SERVICES | ||||||||||
| 658D NOBLE STREET | KUTZTOWN | PA | 19530 | 501(C)(3) | $150,448 | PARTNER AGENCY INVESTMENTS: COMMUNITY RESOURCE CONNECTIONS | ||||
| GIRL SCOUTS OF EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA | ||||||||||
| 330 MANOR ROAD | MIQUON | PA | 19444 | 501(C)(3) | $124,956 | PARTNER AGENCY INVESTMENTS: OUTREACH TO MINORITY & AT-RISK GIRLS | ||||
| GIRLS ON THE RUN | ||||||||||
| 201 WASHINGTON ST 502 | READING | PA | 19601 | 501(C)(3) | $5,000 | LIVE UNITED GRANT TO SUPPORT SCHOLARSHIPS FOR READING SCHOOL DISTRICT STUDENTS | ||||
| GREATER BERKS FOOD BANK | ||||||||||
| 1011 TUCKERTON COURT | READING | PA | 19605 | 501(C)(3) | $69,476 | PARTNER AGENCY INVESTMENTS: FOOD DISTRIBUTION | ||||
| GREATER READING MENTAL HEALTH ALLIANCE | ||||||||||
| 1234 PENN AVENUE | WYOMISSING | PA | 19610 | 501(C)(3) | $123,493 | PARTNER AGENCY INVESTMENTS: INFORMATION/REFERRAL/ADVOCACY/SUPPORT GROUPS | ||||
| HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF BERKS COUNTY | ||||||||||
| 531 CANAL ST SUITE 404 | READING | PA | 19602 | 501(C)(3) | $5,000 | RAPID RESPONSE GRANT FOR HURRICANE HARVEY, IRMA, AND MARIA RELIEF | ||||
| HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF BERKS COUNTY | ||||||||||
| 531 CANAL ST SUITE 404 | READING | PA | 19602 | 501(C)(3) | $24,304 | PARTNER AGENCY INVESTMENTS: HOMEOWNERSHIP FOR NEEDY FAMILIES | ||||
| HOPE RESCUE MISSION | ||||||||||
| 645 N 6TH ST | READING | PA | 19601 | 501(C)(3) | $15,000 | RAPID RESPONSE GRANT TO ASSIST WITH LAUNCHING THEIR DAY CENTER | ||||
| HOPE RESCUE MISSION | ||||||||||
| 645 N 6TH ST | READING | PA | 19601 | 501(C)(3) | $5,000 | ONE-TIME GRANT FOR SHELTER & DAY PROGRAM HEALTHY INITIATIVE/SALAD BAR | ||||
| JEWISH FEDERATION OF READING PA | ||||||||||
| 1100 BERKSHIRE BOULEVARD | WYOMISSING | PA | 19610 | 501(C)(3) | $73,414 | PARTNER AGENCY INVESTMENTS: FOOD BANK, CASE MGMT, TRANSPORTATION AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES | ||||
| LITERACY COUNCIL OF READING-BERKS | ||||||||||
| 35 SOUTH DWIGHT STREET | WEST LAWN | PA | 19609 | 501(C)(3) | $102,337 | PARTNER AGENCY INVESTMENTS: LITERACY TRAINING & ESL | ||||
| MENTORS FOR BERKS YOUTH | ||||||||||
| 400 WASHINGTON ST | READING | PA | 19601 | 501(C)(3) | $5,000 | LIVE UNITED GRANT TO SUPPORT EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES | ||||
| MIDPENN LEGAL SERVICES | ||||||||||
| 501 WASHINGTON STREET SUITE 401 | READING | PA | 19601 | 501(C)(3) | $75,012 | PARTNER AGENCY INVESTMENTS: LEGAL REPRESENTATION FOR BASIC NEEDS | ||||
| NEW JOURNEY COMMUNITY OUTREACH INC | ||||||||||
| 138 S 6TH STREET | READING | PA | 19602 | 501(C)(3) | $7,000 | ONE-TIME GRANT TO SUPPORT SOUP KITCHEN AND FOOD PANTRY PROGRAMS | ||||
| NEW JOURNEY COMMUNITY OUTREACH INC | ||||||||||
| 138 S 6TH STREET | READING | PA | 19602 | 501(C)(3) | $15,000 | RAPID RESPONSE GRANT TO COVER BASIC NEEDS | ||||
| OLIVET BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF READING & BERKS COUNTY | ||||||||||
| 1161 PERSHING BOULEVARD | READING | PA | 19611 | 501(C)(3) | $968,497 | PARTNER AGENCY INVESTMENTS: COMPREHENSIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT | ||||
| OPPORTUNITY HOUSE | ||||||||||
| 430 NORTH SECOND STREET | READING | PA | 19601 | 501(C)(3) | $231,562 | PARTNER AGENCY INVTS: CHILD CARE, SHELTER PROGRAM, CHILDREN'S ALLIANCE CENTER | ||||
| OUTREACH INC | ||||||||||
| 301 CENTER STREET PO BOX 361 | UNION | IA | 50258 | 501(C)(3) | $101,250 | SUBCONTRACTED GRANT TO SUPPORT ACCESS TO FOOD | ||||
| PENN STATE HEALTH - ST JOSEPH'S | ||||||||||
| 2500 BERNVILLE RD | BERN TOWNSHIP | PA | 19605 | 501(C)(3) | $25,000 | SUBCONTRACTED GRANTS: VEGGIE RX PROGRAM | ||||
| PENNSYLVANIA CASA | ||||||||||
| PO BOX 681 | CARLISLE | PA | 17013 | 501(C)(3) | $30,000 | OTHER GRANTS: CASA PROGRAM 2017 YEAR | ||||
| PROSPECTUS BERCO | ||||||||||
| 840 WILLIAM LN 1 | READING | PA | 19604 | 501(C)(3) | $20,000 | ONE-TIME GRANT FOR A LIFT SYSTEM | ||||
| READING AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE | ||||||||||
| 10 SOUTH SECOND STREET PO BOX 1706 | READING | PA | 19603 | 501(C)(3) | $76,158 | PARTNER AGENCY INVESTMENTS: ESL LANGUAGE CLASSES | ||||
| READING PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION | ||||||||||
| 100 SOUTH FIFTH STREET | READING | PA | 19602 | 501(C)(3) | $25,000 | SUB-CONTRACTED GRANT: BI-LINGUAL OUTREACH TO LATINO COMMUNITY | ||||
| READING RECREATION COMMISSION | ||||||||||
| 320 S 3RD STREET | READING | PA | 19602 | 501(C)(3) | $15,000 | RAPID RESPONSE GRANT FOR ACCESS TO FOOD FOR AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMMING | ||||
| READING SCHOOL DISTRICT | ||||||||||
| 800 WASHINGTON STREET | READING | PA | 19601 | 501(C)(3) | $6,000 | SUBCONTRACTED GRANTS - READY SET READ | ||||
| READING RISK REDUCTION | ||||||||||
| PO BOX 1191 | READING | PA | 19603 | 501(C)(3) | $15,000 | RAPID RESPONSE GRANT TO SUPPORT AN EMERGENCY DRUG OVERDOSE RESPONSE INITIATIVE | ||||
| SAFE BERKS | ||||||||||
| 255 CHESTNUT ST | READING | PA | 19602 | 501(C)(3) | $186,237 | PARTNER AGENCY INVESTMENTS: SHELTER, HOTLINE, COUNSELING, CRISIS SERVICES | ||||
| SALVATION ARMY SERVICE EXTENSION UNITS | ||||||||||
| 701 BROAD STREET | PHILADELPHIA | PA | 19123 | 501(C)(3) | $43,252 | PARTNER AGENCY INVESTMENTS: COMMUNITY WELFARE | ||||
| TAILS OF VALOR PAWS OF HONOR | ||||||||||
| PO BOX 127 | COOPERSBURG | PA | 18036 | 501(C)(3) | $5,000 | LIVE UNITED GRANT TO SUPPORT CANINE CONNECTIONS | ||||
| THE CHILDREN'S HOME OF READING | ||||||||||
| 1010 CENTRE AVENUE | READING | PA | 19601 | 501(C)(3) | $69,016 | PARTNER AGENCY INVESTMENTS: ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM | ||||
| THE CHILDREN'S HOME OF READING | ||||||||||
| 1010 CENTRE AVENUE | READING | PA | 19601 | 501(C)(3) | $15,000 | ONE-TIME GRANT FOR CLASSROOM TECHNOLOGY | ||||
| THE CHILDREN'S HOME OF READING | ||||||||||
| 1010 CENTRE AVENUE | READING | PA | 19601 | 501(C)(3) | $13,500 | RAPID RESPONSE GRANT TO SUPPORT THE SUMMER THERAPEUTIC EDUCATION PROGRAM (STEP) | ||||
| THE RUDDEN FAMILY FOUNDATION INC | ||||||||||
| 16 PACIFIC AVE | READING | PA | 19608 | 501(C)(3) | $10,000 | RAPID RESPONSE GRANT TO ADD LABOR AND TRUCKING RESOURCES TO SERVE THEIR GROWING CLIENT LIST | ||||
| THE SALVATION ARMY OF READING | ||||||||||
| PO BOX 1099 | READING | PA | 19602 | 501(C)(3) | $25,000 | RAPID RESPONSE GRANT FOR HURRICANE HARVEY, IRMA, AND MARIA RELIEF | ||||
| THE SALVATION ARMY OF READING | ||||||||||
| PO BOX 1099 | READING | PA | 19602 | 501(C)(3) | $280,419 | PARTNER AGENCY INVESTMENTS: LEARNING CENTER, SUPPORTIVE HOUSING, SHARE | ||||
| THE SALVATION ARMY OF READING | ||||||||||
| PO BOX 1099 | READING | PA | 19602 | 501(C)(3) | $25,000 | VENTURE GRANT FOR FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM | ||||
| THE SALVATION ARMY OF READING | ||||||||||
| PO BOX 1099 | READING | PA | 19602 | 501(C)(3) | $15,000 | RAPID RESPONSE GRANT TO SUPPORT HOMELESS PREVENTION | ||||
| THRESHOLD REHABILITATION SERVICES INC | ||||||||||
| 1000 LANCASTER AVENUE | READING | PA | 19607 | 501(C)(3) | $134,731 | PARTNER AGENCY INVESTMENTS: EMPLOYMENT SERVICES | ||||
| UNITED LABOR COUNCIL OF READING & BERKS COUNTY | ||||||||||
| 1251 N FRONT STREET | READING | PA | 19601 | 501(C)(3) | $93,952 | PROGRAM FUNDING INVESTMENTS | ||||
| UNITED WAY OF LANCASTER | ||||||||||
| 630 JANET AVENUE | LANCASTER | PA | 17601 | 501(C)(3) | $60,000 | SUBCONTRACTED GRANTS: 211 CALL CENTER MONTHLY | ||||
| UNITED WAY WORLDWIDE | ||||||||||
| P O BOX 418607 | BOSTON | MA | 022418607 | 501(C)(3) | $55,000 | GRANTS FOR HURRICANE HARVEY, IRMA, AND MARIA RELIEF | ||||
| WOOD-TO-WONDERFUL | ||||||||||
| 1044 N 8TH ST | READING | PA | 19604 | 501(C)(3) | $5,000 | ONE-TIME GRANT FOR "READING IS TOYRIFIC" PROGRAM | ||||
| YMCA OF READING & BERKS COUNTY | ||||||||||
| 631 WASHINGTON STREET | READING | PA | 19603 | 501(C)(3) | $444,552 | PARTNER AGENCY INVESTMENTS: CHILD CARE/ HEALTHY YOUTH, RESIDENCE, BABY UNIVERSITY | ||||
| YMCA OF READING & BERKS COUNTY | ||||||||||
| 631 WASHINGTON STREET | READING | PA | 19603 | 501(C)(3) | $10,000 | ONE-TIME GRANT FOR OLEY VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM | ||||
| YOCOM INSTITUTE FOR ARTS EDUCATION | ||||||||||
| 1100 BELMONT AVE | WYOMISSING | PA | 19610 | 501(C)(3) | $15,000 | RAPID RESPONSE GRANT TO EXPAND NEIGHBORHOOD BRIDGES AT RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY | ||||
| YOCOM INSTITUTE FOR ARTS EDUCATION | ||||||||||
| 1100 BELMONT AVE | WYOMISSING | PA | 19610 | 501(C)(3) | $25,000 | SUBCONTRACTED GRANT: TO OFFER NEIGHBORHOOD BRIDGES IN READING SCHOOL DISTRICT | ||||
Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Form And Line Reference | PART I, LINE 2: | FormAndLineReferenceDesc |
| Explanation | UNITED WAY JUDICIOUSLY DISTRIBUTES DOLLARS DONATED IN SUPPORT OF THE COMMUNITY'S HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES NEEDS, PRIMARILY TO AND THROUGH THE PARTNER AGENCIES. ALSO INCLUDED IS THE DAY-TO-DAY SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE PROVIDED TO THE PARTNER AGENCIES THROUGH SPECIAL AND ROUTINE AGENCY RELATIONS' ACTIVITIES. IN 2017, WE ALLOCATED FUNDS TO 34 AGENCY PARTNERS, SUPPORTING OVER 50 PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. IN TOTAL, MORE THAN 100,000 BERKS COUNTIANS RECEIVED UNITED WAY-FUNDED SERVICES. UNITED WAY CONTINUES ITS EMPHASIS ON COMPLIANCE AND ACCOUNTABILITY PROCEDURES TO ENSURE THE EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT OPERATION OF UNITED WAY PARTNER PROGRAMS. | ExplanationTxt |
Schedule J IRS990ScheduleJ
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Compensation Survey | Yes (X) | CompensationSurveyInd |
| Board Or Committee Approval | Yes (X) | BoardOrCommitteeApprovalInd |
| Severance Payment | 0 | SeverancePaymentInd |
| Supplemental Nonqual Rtr Plan | 0 | SupplementalNonqualRtrPlanInd |
| Equity Based Comp Arrngm | 0 | EquityBasedCompArrngmInd |
| Comp Based On Revenue Of Flng Org | 0 | CompBasedOnRevenueOfFlngOrgInd |
| Comp Bsd On Rev Related Orgs | 0 | CompBsdOnRevRelatedOrgsInd |
| Comp Bsd Net Earns Flng Org | 0 | CompBsdNetEarnsFlngOrgInd |
| Comp Bsd Net Earns Rltd Orgs | 0 | CompBsdNetEarnsRltdOrgsInd |
| Any Non Fixed Payments | 0 | AnyNonFixedPaymentsInd |
| Initial Contract Exception | 0 | InitialContractExceptionInd |
Rltd Org Officer Trst Key Empl RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Person | TAMMY L WHITE | PersonNm |
| Title | PRESIDENT | TitleTxt |
| Base Compensation Filing Org | $147,648 | BaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt |
| Compensation Based On Rltd Orgs | $0 | CompensationBasedOnRltdOrgsAmt |
| Bonus Filing Organization | $0 | BonusFilingOrganizationAmount |
| Bonus Related Organizations | $0 | BonusRelatedOrganizationsAmt |
| Other Compensation Filing Org | $9,000 | OtherCompensationFilingOrgAmt |
| Other Compensation Rltd Orgs | $0 | OtherCompensationRltdOrgsAmt |
| Deferred Compensation Flng Org | $7,361 | DeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt |
| Deferred Comp Rltd Orgs | $0 | DeferredCompRltdOrgsAmt |
| Nontaxable Benefits Filing Org | $15,957 | NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt |
| Nontaxable Benefits Rltd Orgs | $0 | NontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmt |
| Total Compensation Filing Org | $179,966 | TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt |
| Total Compensation Rltd Orgs | $0 | TotalCompensationRltdOrgsAmt |
| Comp Report Prior990 Filing Org | $0 | CompReportPrior990FilingOrgAmt |
| Comp Report Prior990 Rltd Orgs | $0 | CompReportPrior990RltdOrgsAmt |
Schedule M IRS990ScheduleM
Securities Publicly Traded SecuritiesPubliclyTradedGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Non Cash Checkbox | Yes (X) | NonCashCheckboxInd |
| Contribution | 41 | ContributionCnt |
| Noncash Contributions Rpt F990 | $798,534 | NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt |
| Method Of Determining Revenues | FAIR MARKET VALUE | MethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Any Property That Must Be Held | 0 | AnyPropertyThatMustBeHeldInd |
| Review Process Unusual NC Gifts | Yes (1) | ReviewProcessUnusualNCGiftsInd |
| Third Parties Used | 0 | ThirdPartiesUsedInd |
Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO
Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (12 entries)
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| FORM 990, PART III, LINE 2 | EARLY CHILD CARE PROVIDER TRAINING INCENTIVE PROGRAM (AKA CDA): IN HOPES OF HELPING RETAIN TEACHERS IN EARLY LEARNING CENTER CLASSROOMS, AN ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMPONENT WAS DESIGNED AND ADDED TO THE GROWING READERS PROGRAM OF READY.SET.READ!. THE EARLY CHILD CARE PROVIDER TRAINING INCENTIVE PROGRAM (ALSO REFERRED TO AS THE CDA PROGRAM) HAS BEEN ADDED TO THE GROWING READERS PROGRAM. THE PROGRAM IS A COMBINATION OF COLLEGE CREDIT CLASSES THAT HELP THE TEACHERS EARN A CDA (CHILD DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE CREDENTIAL) AND EDUCATIONAL AND RETENTION STIPENDS. THE GOALS OF THE CDA PROGRAM ARE TO: - ASSIST TEACHERS IN OBTAINING A CHILD DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE CREDENTIAL (CDA) WITH COLLEGE CREDIT - PROVIDE SUPPORT TO ENSURE SUCCESS - COMPENSATE TEACHERS FOR THEIR ACHIEVEMENTS - ENCOURAGE CONTINUED EDUCATION BEYOND THE CDA - RETAIN TRAINED TEACHERS IN EACH CENTER. UWBC READY.SET.READ! IS PARTNERING WITH READING AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (RACC) TO PROVIDE THE TRAINING TO THE STUDENTS AS A COHORT GROUP IN HOPES OF FOSTERING RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN STUDENTS TO SUPPORT EACH OTHER ON THEIR COLLEGIATE JOURNEY. THE COHORT WILL CONSIST OF 12 CANDIDATES. UWBC'S READY.SET.READ! STAFF WILL CONTINUE TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO THE EARLY LEARNING CENTER(S) AS PRESCRIBED BY THE GROWING READERS PROGRAM IN ADDITION TO THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROVIDED TO CANDIDATES IN THE CDA PROGRAM. CANDIDATES MUST ATTEND CLASSES AND ATTAIN PASSING GRADES IN ORDER TO RECEIVE THE EDUCATION STIPEND AND OBTAIN THEIR CDA CREDENTIAL. IN ATTEMPTS TO RETAIN THE HIGHLY QUALIFIED STAFF AT THE CENTERS, CDA GRADUATES WILL EARN A RETENTION INCENTIVE FOR TWO YEARS FOLLOWING THE COMPLETION OF THE PROGRAM. OAKBROOK INITIATIVE: OVER THE PAST TWO YEARS, UWBC HAS BEEN WORKING WITH THE OAKBROOK COMMUNITY INCLUDING ORGANIZING A SUMMER READING PROGRAM IN 2017, THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH BERKS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, CUSTOMERS BANK, READING HOUSING AUTHORITY AND READING SCHOOL DISTRICT, AND AS A RESULT CONNECTING WITH OVER 140 CHILDREN. IN JUNE 2017, A DOOR-TO-DOOR SURVEY WAS CONDUCTED TO FIND OUT WHAT OAKBROOK RESIDENTS SHARE AS THEIR NEEDS AND CONCERNS RELATED TO HEALTH, EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT AND OTHER NEEDS. UWBC HAD A 39% RATE OF PARTICIPATION WITH THE SURVEY FROM THE 521 HOUSEHOLDS IN OAKBROOK. THESE SURVEY RESULTS WERE SHARED THROUGH A DATA WALK CALLED "OAKBROOK SPEAKS" IN OCTOBER 2017. UWBC IS ASSISTING IN ORGANIZING THE OAKBROOK COLLECTIVE IMPACT COUNCIL. THE GOAL OF THE COUNCIL IS TO PRIORITIZE THE IDENTIFIED NEEDS AND COORDINATE COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS TO RESPOND TO WHAT OAKBROOK RESIDENTS IDENTIFIED AS THEIR CRITICAL ISSUES. THE COUNCIL BEGAN MEETING IN JANUARY 2018 AND WILL MEET QUARTERLY. MORE THAN 50 PEOPLE ATTENDED THE FIRST MEETING REPRESENTING VARIOUS NONPROFITS, EDUCATION PARTNERS, THE CORPORATE SECTOR, AS WELL AS OAKBROOK RESIDENTS. USING THE COLLECTIVE IMPACT MODEL, COMMUNITY PARTNERS COMMIT TO WORK TOGETHER TO ACHIEVE THE SAME GOAL AND ADDRESS COMPLEX SOCIAL PROBLEMS. THIS IS A MULTI-YEAR PROCESS, WHERE THE GROUP LOOKS TO ADDRESS THE ROOT CAUSE OF AN ISSUE AND WORKS TO CREATE CULTURAL SHIFTS. |
| FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A | - OLIVET BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF READING AND BERKS COUNTY, COMPREHENSIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR, KIDS ATTEND THEIR CLUBS MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, AND PARTICIPATE IN MANY ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS THAT ENRICH THEIR LIVES AND HELP MAKE THEM SUCCESSFUL STUDENTS, ATHLETES AND CITIZENS. MEMBERS AGES 6-12 PARTICIPATE FROM 2:30-6 P.M. MEMBERS 13 AND OLDER UTILIZE THE CLUBS FROM 6-9 P.M. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE TUTORING, ARTS AND CRAFTS, SPORTS AND RECREATION, COMPUTER AND TECHNOLOGY, LEADERSHIP AND CHARACTER BUILDING, COLLEGE ACCESS AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT, AND VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS. OLIVET SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS PICKS UP WHEN THE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM ENDS, KEEPING YOUTH ENGAGED IN PROGRAMS DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS. COMMUNITY INITIATIVE READY.SET.READ!: THIRD GRADE READING PROFICIENCY IS A KEY INDICATOR OF FUTURE SUCCESS, YET RECENT PSSA SCORES SHOW THAT A HIGH PERCENT OF THIRD GRADERS IN BERKS COUNTY FALL SHORT OF BEING PROFICIENT. LAUNCHING IN 2012, READY.SET.READ! (RSR) IS A COLLABORATION AMONG UWBC, THE EDUCATIONAL AND BUSINESS COMMUNITIES AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO IMPROVE READING PROFICIENCY FOR STUDENTS BY THE END OF THIRD GRADE. THE COLLECTIVE WORK FOCUSES ON FOUR KEY STRATEGIES: IMPLEMENT SCHOOL-READINESS ACTIVITIES FOR PRE-SCHOOL CHILDREN TO SUPPORT LANGUAGE AND PRE-LITERACY DEVELOPMENT IN YOUNG CHILDREN, CONNECT TUTORS WITH EARLY GRADE STUDENTS NEEDING SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTION, ENGAGE PARENTS TO PROMOTE LITERACY AND MOBILIZE THE COMMUNITY AROUND THIS WORK. DURING 2017, UWBC ENGAGED WITH LECTIO, A BOSTON-BASED CONSULTING ORGANIZATION SPECIALIZING IN COMMUNITY-BASED EARLY LITERACY PROGRAMS. LECTIO GUIDES STAKEHOLDERS THROUGH A COMPREHENSIVE ANALYSIS OF THEIR LITERACY PROGRAMS AND SERVICES, FOCUSING ON GOALS, DESIGN, DESIRED OUTCOMES AND RESOURCE ALLOCATION. A SERIES OF SIX FULL-DAY MEETINGS WERE HELD WHERE A CORE GROUP OF THE READY.SET.READ! BOARD, STAFF AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS TOOK EACH ONE OF THE RSR PROGRAMS THROUGH THE LECTIO PROCESS, PLACING PROGRAMS ON A CONTINUUM THAT RANGED FROM RAISING AWARENESS TO CHANGING BEHAVIOR. AS A RESULT, READY.SET.READ!, WITH APPROVAL FROM THE RSR BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE UWBC BOARD OF DIRECTORS, DECIDED TO SUNSET TWO PROGRAMS, READY ROSIE AND STORY FRIENDS. IT WAS ALSO DECIDED THAT STAR READERS AND GROWING READERS WOULD UNDERGO A REDESIGN PROCESS, WHILE MORE INFORMATION WOULD BE GATHERED ON THE REMAINING INITIATIVE PROGRAMS IN ORDER TO CONDUCT A MORE INFORMED EVALUATION. THIS PROCESS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH 2018. RSR 2017 PROGRAM OVERVIEW: STAR READERS PROVIDES TUTORS TO 29 ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS IN 12 SCHOOL DISTRICTS, AND IS DELIVERED BY OVER 450 VOLUNTEER TUTORS. OF STUDENTS WHO PARTICIPATED IN STAR READERS, 66% SCORED AT A BENCHMARK LEVEL FOR ACCURACY, ILLUSTRATING THAT THE STUDENTS MOVED FROM INTENSIVE OR STRATEGIC TO GRADE-LEVEL EXPECTATIONS BY THE END OF THE SCHOOL YEAR. OVER 98% OF THE STUDENTS INDICATED THAT TUTORING HELPS THEM TO READ BETTER, AND 93% OF THE PARENTS REPORTED THAT THEIR CHILD'S ATTITUDE TOWARD READING IMPROVED THROUGH THE YEAR. GROWING READERS PROVIDES SUPPORT AND COACHING TO LATINO-OWNED CHILD CARE CENTERS IN THE CITY OF READING. RAISING A READER PROVIDES A BOOK BAG PROGRAM TO PROMOTE HOME BOOK READING ROUTINES IN FIVE READING ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS, ONE CHILD CARE CENTER, AND FIVE HEAD START CENTERS. VOLUNTEERS ALSO ASSIST WITH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS PROGRAM, REVIEWING AND ROTATING THE BOOK BAGS ON A WEEKLY BASIS. RSR ALSO HAS THREE PEDIATRIC PRACTICE PARTNERS WHO OFFER THE REACH OUT AND READ PROGRAM TO THEIR PATIENTS. CHILDREN RECEIVE A BOOK AT THEIR WELL-VISIT CHECKUP, AND THEIR PARENTS RECEIVE GUIDANCE IN THE IMPORTANCE OF LITERACY DEVELOPMENT. YOCUM INSTITUTE FOR ARTS EDUCATION RECEIVED A $25,000 INVESTMENT FROM UWBC TO SUPPORT NEIGHBORHOOD BRIDGES, A COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM OF STORYTELLING AND CREATIVE DRAMA THAT IS CURRICULUM-BASED AND DEVELOPS CHILDREN'S CRITICAL AND CULTURAL LITERACY, VOCABULARY, WRITING AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS. IT IS RECOGNIZED BY THE US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION'S OFFICE OF IMPROVEMENT AND INNOVATION AS AN EFFECTIVE MODEL FOR INTEGRATING THE ARTS WITH STANDARDS-BASED EDUCATION PROGRAMS. THROUGH THE LECTIO PROCESS, NEIGHBORHOOD BRIDGES HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED AS A SUCCESSFUL "CHANGING BEHAVIOR PROGRAM," IMPROVING PSSA PERFORMANCE FOR 3RD GRADE STUDENTS IN THE READING SCHOOL DISTRICT. ABRIENDO PUERTAS/OPENING DOORS, DELIVERED BY CENTRO HISPANO, RECEIVES AN ANNUAL UWBC INVESTMENT (PREVIOUSLY LISTED AS A FUNDED PROGRAM UNDER THE EDUCATION FOCUS AREA). THE PROGRAM PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR LATINO PARENTS TO LEARN THE PRINCIPALS OF EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT. SUMMER LEARNING COALITION: AS PART OF ITS READY.SET.READ! INITIATIVE, UWBC CONVENED A GROUP OF COUNTY STAKEHOLDERS TO DETERMINE HOW THEY MIGHT WORK TOGETHER TO IMPROVE READING OUTCOMES FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH AND ADDRESS THE PROBLEM OF SUMMER LEARNING LOSS (SUMMER SLIDE) FOR CHILDREN IN BERKS COUNTY. THE GROUP OF ALMOST 40 ORGANIZATIONS -- INCLUDING SCHOOL DISTRICT STAFF, MEMBERS OF THE FAITH-BASED COMMUNITY, AND INDIVIDUALS REPRESENTING A DIVERSE SET OF SERVICE AGENCIES AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS -- HAS BEEN MEETING THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR AND IS DEVELOPING A PLAN THAT LAYS OUT A SHARED APPROACH TO INCORPORATING ENHANCED LITERACY PRACTICES INTO SUMMER PROGRAMS AND PROVIDING A CENTRALIZED, COMPREHENSIVE LISTING OF EDUCATIONALLY ENRICHED SUMMER LEARNING ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN IN BERKS COUNTY. READING PUBLIC LIBRARY FAMILY LITERACY PROGRAMMING: UWBC PROVIDED THE READING PUBLIC LIBRARY WITH A $25,000 INVESTMENT TO SUPPORT FAMILY LITERACY PROGRAMMING AT THEIR MULTIPLE BRANCHES, WHICH INCLUDED SUPPORTING A FAMILY LITERACY OUTREACH LIBRARIAN, A CHILDREN'S SPECIALIST WHO VISITED COMMUNITY PARTNERS AT THEIR SITES, INCLUDING THE SALVATION ARMY READING CORPS, PATHSTONE, FAMILY LITERACY AND LOCAL DAYCARES. OTHER EFFORTS INCLUDED OUTREACH PROGRAMS TO THE LATINO COMMUNITY. THE OUTREACH COORDINATOR DEVELOPED YOUTH AND ADULT LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS, ARTS AND CULTURAL PROGRAMS, AND MARKETING MATERIALS TO INTRODUCE LATINOS TO THE LIBRARY. FUNDS WERE USED TO INCREASE AND STOCK THE NUMBER OF LITTLE FREE BOOK SWAPS THROUGHOUT THE CITY. OTHER FAMILY LITERACY PROGRAMMING INCLUDED NEW CHILDREN'S DRAMATIC PLAY CENTERS, WHERE LIBRARY STAFF PROVIDE "STORY STARTERS" TO ASSIST PARENTS ENGAGE WITH CHILDREN IN PLAYING TOGETHER; THE PURCHASE OF AN EARLY LITERACY TABLET PRELOADED WITH EDUCATIONAL GAMES FOR CHILDREN IN BOTH ENGLISH AND SPANISH; THE PURCHASE OF 13 PLAYAWAY LAUNCHPADS FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS WITH PRELOADED LEARNING GAMES (NO INTERNET ACCESS) TO USE IN-HOUSE FOCUSING ON PHONICS, SCIENCE AND MATH; PURCHASE OF EBOOKS TO SUPPORT THE READING SCHOOL DISTRICT READING OLYMPICS; PURCHASE OF BOOKS TO GIVE AWAY AT THE PENN STREET FARMER'S MARKET, FESTIVALS, AND PROGRAMS. OAKBROOK COMMUNITY OUTREACH: UWBC HAS BEEN WORKING WITH THE OAKBROOK COMMUNITY, INCLUDING ORGANIZING A SUMMER READING PROGRAM IN 2017 THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH BERKS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, CUSTOMERS BANK, READING HOUSING AUTHORITY AND READING SCHOOL DISTRICT, AND, AS A RESULT, CONNECTING WITH OVER 140 CHILDREN. OF THESE CHILDREN, 31 RECEIVED NEW BIKES AND HELMETS COURTESY OF CUSTOMERS BANK FOR COMPLETING 75% OF THE BOOKS FOR BIKES PROGRAM. SIX CHILDREN HAD PERFECT ATTENDANCE. IN JUNE 2017, A DOOR-TO-DOOR SURVEY WAS CONDUCTED OVER A 14-DAY PERIOD TO FIND OUT WHAT OAKBROOK RESIDENTS SHARE AS THEIR NEEDS AND CONCERNS RELATED TO HEALTH, EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT AND OTHER NEEDS. UWBC HAD A 39% RATE OF PARTICIPATION FROM THE 521 HOUSEHOLDS IN OAKBROOK. APPROXIMATELY 30 VOLUNTEERS ASSISTED WITH THIS PROCESS. OUR EFFORTS IN OAKBROOK WERE CENTERED ON FIRST LEARNING FROM RESIDENTS WHAT THEY BELIEVE TO BE THEIR MOST CRITICAL ISSUES. ALTHOUGH CENSUS DATA CAN POINT TO CRITICAL ISSUES LIKE LOW EDUCATION ATTAINMENT, BELOW POVERTY INCOME LEVELS, AND/OR HEALTH DISPARITIES, WE TOOK AN APPROACH OF GIVING RESIDENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO CONFIRM WHAT SOME EXTERNAL SOURCES ALREADY NOTE OF THIS COMMUNITY AND/OR PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INSIGHT TO THEIR CHALLENGES. THE SURVEY RESULTS WERE SHARED WITH THE COMMUNITY THROUGH A DATA WALK CALLED "OAKBROOK SPEAKS" IN OCTOBER 2017. ONE OF THE MANY NOTEWORTHY FINDINGS FROM OUR DOOR-TO-DOOR SURVEY WAS HEARING DIRECTLY FROM RESIDENTS THEIR CHALLENGE TO MEET THE HOUSEHOLD FOOD DEMAND. WE LEARNED THAT 50% OF THE FAMILIES WHO PARTICIPATED IN THE SURVEY WORRIED ABOUT RUNNING OUT OF FOOD, AND 39% OF THE PARTICIPANTS ACTUALLY RAN OUT OF MONEY TO BUY ENOUGH FOOD BY THE END OF EACH MONTH. |
| FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A | IN THE ARTICLE, "THE NEGATIVE EFFECTS OF POVERTY & FOOD INSECURITY ON CHILD DEVELOPMENT", AUTHORS CHILTON, CHYATTE, AND BREAUX EXPLAIN THAT "AS DEVELOPMENT EXPERTS LEARN MORE ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF THE FIRST THREE YEARS OF LIFE, THERE IS GROWING RECOGNITION THAT INVESTMENTS IN EARLY EDUCATION, MATERNAL-CHILD ATTACHMENT AND NURTURANCE, AND MORE CREATIVE NUTRITION INITIATIVES ARE CRITICAL TO HELP BREAK THE CYCLE OF POVERTY. EVEN THE SLIGHTEST FORM OF FOOD INSECURITY CAN AFFECT A YOUNG CHILD'S DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING POTENTIAL. THE RESULT IS THE PERPETUATION OF ANOTHER GENERATION OF POVERTY." [SOURCE: THE NEGATIVE EFFECTS OF POVERTY & FOOD INSECURITY ON CHILD DEVELOPMENT. CHILTON, MARIANA; CHYATTE, MICHELLE; BREAUX, JENNIFER. INDIAN JOURNAL OF MEDICAL RESEARCH; NEW DELHI VOL. 126, ISS. 4, (OCT 2007): 262-72]. IN ORDER TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS IDENTIFIED THROUGH THE SURVEY OF OAKBROOK RESIDENTS, UWBC IS ASSISTING IN ORGANIZING THE OAKBROOK COLLECTIVE IMPACT COUNCIL. UTILIZING THE COLLECTIVE IMPACT MODEL, THE GOAL OF THE COUNCIL IS TO PRIORITIZE THE IDENTIFIED NEEDS AND COORDINATE COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS TO RESPOND TO WHAT OAKBROOK RESIDENTS IDENTIFIED AS THEIR CRITICAL ISSUES. PARTICIPANTS INCLUDE REPRESENTATIVES OF VARIOUS NONPROFITS, EDUCATION PARTNERS, THE CORPORATE SECTION, AS WELL AS OAKBROOK RESIDENTS. THIS IS A MULTI-YEAR PROCESS, WHERE THE GROUP LOOKS TO ADDRESS THE ROOT CAUSE OF AN ISSUE AND WORKS TO CREATE CULTURAL SHIFTS. HEALTH FOCUS AREA HEALTH IMPACTS EVERY ASPECT OF A PERSON'S LIFE. GOOD HEALTH ALLOWS CHILDREN TO LEARN BETTER AND ADULTS TO LIVE MORE PRODUCTIVE, FULLER LIVES. THROUGH FUNDING PROGRAMS WITH OUR PARTNER AGENCIES AND OUR INVOLVEMENT IN VARIOUS COMMUNITY COLLABORATIONS, UWBC IS CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE TO ACHIEVE THEIR OPTIMAL HEALTH AND INDEPENDENCE. PROGRAMS UWBC SUPPORTS ADDRESS BOTH THE PREVENTIVE ASPECT OF PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES, WHILE ALSO ADDRESSING INTERVENTIONAL NEEDS. MENTAL HEALTH: - COMMUNITY OUTCOME: INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROBLEMS RECEIVE SERVICES THAT IMPROVE THEIR ABILITY TO FUNCTION SUCCESSFULLY. - FAMILY GUIDANCE CENTER, COUNSELING: ASSISTS PERSONS IN IMPROVING THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE BY PROVIDING AFFORDABLE, ACCESSIBLE, QUALITY COUNSELING SERVICES. THEY UTILIZE QUALIFIED, CREDENTIALED, COMPETENT STAFF TRAINED IN EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE APPROACHES. - GREATER READING MENTAL HEALTH ALLIANCE, ADVOCACY AND SUPPORT GROUPS: ASSIST INDIVIDUALS, INCLUDING CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES AS WELL AS ADULTS, WITH MENTAL ILLNESS TO DEVELOP STRATEGIES AND ADVOCATE FOR THEMSELVES IN ORDER TO RECEIVE THE SERVICES THEY NEED. - READING HOSPITAL/TOWER HEALTH, PRIMARY CARE/MENTAL HEALTH INTEGRATION: THIS PROGRAM INTEGRATES BEHAVIORAL HEALTH IN PRIMARY CARE SETTINGS PROVIDING DEPRESSIONS SCREENINGS, WHICH WILL INCREASE ACCESS AND IMPROVE EARLY DETECTION, TREATMENT, AND RECOVERY. - SAFEBERKS, COUNSELING: SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO VICTIMS AND SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT, AS WELL AS FOR THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS, AND "SIGNIFICANT OTHERS". SERVICES INCLUDE SAFETY PLANNING, GOAL-SETTING, OPTIONS COUNSELING, EDUCATION, AND REFERRALS TO ADDITIONAL SAFEBERKS AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES. HEALTH AND WELLNESS: -COMMUNITY OUTCOME: OLDER ADULTS MORE EFFECTIVELY PREVENT AND MANAGE CHRONIC DISEASES AND CONDITIONS . - BERKS ENCORE, MEALS ON WHEELS: HOME-BOUND, ISOLATED SENIORS AGED 60+ AND HOME-BOUND DISABLED ADULTS UNDER THE AGE OF 60 RECEIVE A HOT, HOME-DELIVERED MEAL, FIVE DAYS A WEEK. THIS HOME DELIVERED MEAL SERVICE ENABLES THE HOME-BOUND SENIOR TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY AS LONG AS POSSIBLE; AND RELIEVES THE ISOLATION AND LONELINESS THEY EXPERIENCE. - BOYERTOWN AREA MULTI-SERVICE, SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR OLDER ADULTS: SINCE ITS INCEPTION, BOYERTOWN AREA MULTI-SERVICE HAS PROVIDED CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS OVER AGE 60. A CASE MANAGER ASSESSES CLIENT'S NEEDS AND GUIDES THE FAMILY OR INDIVIDUAL TO SERVICES THAT ARE AVAILABLE, MAKING UNIQUE RECOMMENDATIONS BASED ON THE SITUATION. - COMMUNITY OUTCOME: TEENAGERS REDUCE THEIR RATE OF PREGNANCY. - BERKS TEENS MATTER (MANAGED BY CO-COUNTY WELLNESS SERVICES): UWBC IS A FOUNDING PARTNER AND FUNDER IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF BERKS TEENS MATTER (BTM), A TEEN PREGNANCY PREVENTION INITIATIVE TO MEASURABLY DECREASE TEEN PREGNANCY RATES THROUGHOUT BERKS COUNTY. BTM IS UTILIZING THE COLLECTIVE IMPACT MODEL WORKING WITH VARIOUS COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO ADDRESS THIS COMPLEX SOCIAL ISSUE THAT IS LINKED WITH POVERTY, EDUCATION AND HEALTH. THE HIGH SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC COSTS OF TEEN PREGNANCY AND CHILDBEARING CAN HAVE SHORT AND LONG-TERM NEGATIVE CONSEQUENCES FOR TEEN PARENTS, THEIR CHILDREN, AND THE COMMUNITY. TEENS WHO HAVE BABIES ARE LESS LIKELY TO FINISH HIGH SCHOOL AND MORE LIKELY TO: RELY ON PUBLIC ASSISTANCE, BE IMPOVERISHED AS ADULTS, AND HAVE CHILDREN WHO HAVE POORER EDUCATIONAL, BEHAVIORAL, AND HEALTH OUTCOMES COMPARED TO CHILDREN BORN TO OLDER PARENTS. - COMMUNITY OUTCOME: INDIVIDUALS AT HIGH RISK FOR/LIVING WITH HIV AND OTHER SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES RECEIVED EFFECTIVE PREVENTION AND CARE SERVICES. - CO-COUNTY WELLNESS SERVICES, CASE MANAGEMENT FOR OLDER ADULTS: AS HIV HAS TRANSITIONED TO A CHRONIC DISEASE, CASE MANAGEMENT HELPS PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIV BY PROVIDING THEM WITH INFORMATION ABOUT HIV DISEASE, CONNECTING THEM TO MEDICAL CARE SO THEY CAN LIVE WELL WITH HIV, AND MAKING SURE THEY ARE AWARE OF THE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES THEY MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR. SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND INDEPENDENT LIVING: -COMMUNITY OUTCOME: CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS MAXIMIZE THEIR POTENTIAL THROUGH EARLY ASSESSMENT AND EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES. - EASTERSEALS EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA, OUTPATIENT THERAPY: AT THEIR CENTER IN READING, EASTERSEALS OFFERS PHYSICAL, OCCUPATIONAL AND SPEECH THERAPIES TO HELP CHILDREN OF ALL AGES DEVELOP NEW SKILLS AND IMPROVE THEIR OVERALL LEVEL OF FUNCTIONING. - EASTERSEALS EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA, PEDIATRIC CLINICS: SPECIALTY MEDICAL CLINICS BRING THE SERVICES OF TOP-QUALITY MEDICAL AND SURGICAL SPECIALISTS TO BERKS COUNTY TO WORK WITH CHILDREN WITH COMPLEX MEDICAL NEEDS. EASTERSEALS PROVIDES SPECIALTY PEDIATRIC NEUROLOGY, ORTHOPEDIC, ORTHOTIC AND FEEDING CLINICS ALL UNDER ONE ROOF. CLINIC SERVICES ARE OFFERED AT NO CHARGE TO THE FAMILIES - EASTERSEALS EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA, THERAPEUTIC RECREATION: SEVERAL THERAPEUTIC PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR THAT PROVIDE SOCIAL, FITNESS, COMMUNITY, LIFE SKILLS, AND OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES. PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED FRIDAY EVENINGS, SATURDAYS, AND ALL WEEK LONG DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS. IN ADDITION, THERE ARE A NUMBER OF EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR IN COMMUNITY-BASED SETTINGS. - COMMUNITY OUTCOME: OLDER ADULTS AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES LIVE PRODUCTIVE AND INDEPENDENT LIVES IN THEIR HOMES AND COMMUNITIES FOR AS LONG AS POSSIBLE. - BERKS VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION (BVNA) SKILLED NURSING AND RELATED SERVICES: PATIENTS ARE REFERRED TO BVNA BECAUSE THEY HAVE A MEDICAL CONDITION THAT MAY BE TREATED EFFECTIVELY IN THEIR HOME, RATHER THAN A HOSPITAL OR NURSING HOME SETTING. AS MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY HAS IMPROVED, MANY TREATMENTS AND RECOVERY SURGICAL PROCEDURES NOW TAKE PLACE IN THE HOME RATHER THAN IN HOSPITALS, NURSING HOMES, OR REHABILITATION FACILITIES. NURSES ESTABLISH A PLAN OF CARE THAT INCLUDES A VISIT-FREQUENCY PLAN AND OUTLINES THE TYPES OF CARE NEEDED. THROUGH TELEHEALTH SERVICE, 86% OF 412 PATIENTS WERE ABLE TO MANAGE THEIR CHRONIC DISEASE AND REMAIN IN THEIR HOME OF CHOICE. - COMMUNITY OUTCOME: CHALLENGED INDIVIDUALS RECEIVE EFFECTIVE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES, INCLUDING CASE MANAGEMENT AND ADVOCACY, LEADING TO INCREASED SELF-SUFFICIENCY. - BERKS DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING SERVICES ADVOCACY AND CLIENT SERVICES: SERVICES INCLUDE SIGN LANGUAGE CLASSES, ADVOCACY, SOCIAL EVENTS, HEARING AID ASSISTANCE, AND INTERPRETING SERVICES. - COMMUNITY OUTCOME: CHALLENGED INDIVIDUALS RECEIVE EFFECTIVE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES, INCLUDING CASE MANAGEMENT AND ADVOCACY, LEADING TO INCREASED SELF-SUFFICIENCY. - BERKS CONNECTIONS PRETRIAL SERVICES, PRISONER REENTRY SERVICES: INMATES AT THE BERKS COUNTY JAIL ARE ASSESSED UTILIZING A NATIONALLY-VALIDATED RISK-NEEDS TOOL. INMATES WHO QUALIFY ARE TRANSFERRED TO THE BERKS COUNTY COMMUNITY REENTRY CENTER (CRC). RESIDENTS ARE SCREENED AND RECEIVE AN INDIVIDUALIZED TRANSITION PLAN AND ADMISSION TO ALL RELEVANT CLASSES AND PROGRAMS INCLUDING DRUG, ALCOHOL AND MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT, COUNSELING, FINANCIAL LITERACY CLASSES AND COACHING, EMPLOYMENT-RELATED WORKSHOPS, RESUME WRITING, INTERVIEWING SKILLS AND A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF EMPLOYMENT WORKSHOPS CALLED READY TO SUCCEED, AS WELL AS ACCESS TO A COMPUTER LAB AND THE JAIL SYSTEM'S WORK RELEASE PROGRAM. ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS INCLUDE COGNITIVE AND FAMILY-RESTORATION RELATED PROGRAMS, EDUCATIONAL (GED) INSTRUCTION AND COMMUNITY-BASED MENTORING. |
| FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A | COMMUNITY COLLABORATIONS COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT : UWBC, PENN STATE HEALTH ST. JOSEPH, READING HEALTH SYSTEM, BERKS COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION AND BERKS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER ARE JOINTLY SPONSORING A NEW COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT (CHNA). MANDATED TO BE DONE BY NONPROFIT HOSPITALS EVERY THREE YEARS UNDER THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT, WE USE THIS COLLABORATIVE EFFORT TO GET THE LATEST DATA ON KEY HEALTH ISSUES IN BERKS COUNTY, FOLLOWED BY JOINT PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT OF NEW PROGRAMS AND STRATEGIES TO BETTER ADDRESS THOSE KEY ISSUES. UWBC INVESTED $25,000 IN PENN STATE HEALTH ST. JOSEPH TO PILOT A NEW VEGGIE RX PROGRAM: WITH MORE FAST FOOD AND CORNER STORES THAN GROCERY OR MARKET OPTIONS, THE CITY OF READING IS CONSIDERED A "FOOD DESERT." IN A 2014 READING FOOD NEEDS ASSESSMENT, RESPONDENTS LISTED AFFORDABILITY AND ACCESSIBILITY AS BARRIERS AND 62 PERCENT CONSUMED VEGETABLES AND FRUIT LESS THAN FOUR TIMES A WEEK. RESULTS FROM TWO RECENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENTS FOR BERKS COUNTY PRIORITIZE OBESITY AND CHRONIC ILLNESS AS AREAS OF GREATEST NEED. OVER 20 PERCENT OF ADULTS SUFFER FROM DIABETES, NEARLY 40 PERCENT HAVE HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE, AND 35 PERCENT ARE CONSIDERED OBESE. (HTTP://WWW.THEFUTUREOFHEALTHCARE.ORG/ASSETS/COMMUNITY-HEALTH-NEEDS-ASSE SMENT.PDF). IN RESPONSE TO THESE COMMUNITY NEEDS, PENN STATE HEALTH ST. JOSEPH IS IMPLEMENTING A PREVENTATIVE HEALTHCARE PROGRAM IN WHICH PHYSICIANS AT THEIR DOWNTOWN READING CAMPUS WILL PRESCRIBE VOUCHERS FOR DISCOUNTED FRUITS AND VEGETABLES TO PATIENTS AT-RISK FOR, OR CURRENTLY FACING, FOOD INSECURITY AND/OR DIET-RELATED CHRONIC ILLNESSES. THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITHIN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY AND ADAPTING THE NATIONALLY USED, EVIDENCE-BASED VEGGIE RX MODEL, PATIENTS REDEEM VOUCHERS AT PARTICIPATING FARMER'S MARKETS, GROCERY STORES, AND BODEGAS. AUGMENTED WITH COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS AND NUTRITION EDUCATION, THIS PROGRAM IS CLOSELY MONITORED TO TRACK KEY PATIENT HEALTH INDICATORS, WHICH EVALUATE PROGRESS AND OVERALL PROGRAM EFFECTIVENESS. SHORT-TERM PROGRAM GOALS INCLUDE: ENROLLING APPROXIMATELY 60-100 PATIENTS DURING PILOT PHASE; REACHING 75 PERCENT VOUCHER REDEMPTION RATE; INCREASING AWARENESS AND EDUCATION OF FOOD INSECURITY; INCREASING FRESH AND AFFORDABLE FOOD ACCESS; AND INCREASING PATIENT KNOWLEDGE OF NUTRITION. THE PROGRAM'S LONG-TERM OBJECTIVE IS TO DECREASE LEVELS OF DIABETES, OBESITY, AND OTHER DIET RELATED CHRONIC ILLNESSES, SUBSEQUENTLY LEADING TO A HEALTHIER CITY POPULATION. ADDITIONAL LONG-TERM GOALS INCLUDE SUPPORTING THE LOCAL FOOD SYSTEM (SUCH AS PROMOTING ADDITIONAL PRODUCE RETAIL BUSINESSES), REGIONAL ECONOMY, AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. FAMILYWIZE DISCOUNT PRESCRIPTION DRUG PROGRAM: UWBC HAS JOINED WITH 1,000 UNITED WAYS ACROSS THE NATION IN LOWERING THE COSTS OF PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION THROUGH ADMINISTERING THE FAMILYWIZE PROGRAM. THE FAMILYWIZE DISCOUNT PRESCRIPTION CARD IS AVAILABLE FREE-OF-CHARGE TO ANYONE WHO NEEDS ASSISTANCE IN PAYING FOR PRESCRIPTIONS NOT COVERED BY AN INSURANCE PLAN. IN 2017, 2,348 UNIQUE INDIVIDUALS WERE ASSISTED WITH A PRESCRIPTION DISCOUNT UTILIZING FAMILYWIZE, REPRESENTING $234,838 IN SAVINGS FOR PEOPLE ACROSS THE COUNTY. INCOME (FINANCIAL STABILITY) FOCUS AREA UWBC IS COMMITTED TO EFFORTS THAT HELP INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES ACCESS STABLE HOUSING, GAIN JOB SKILLS AND BUILD FINANCIAL LITERACY SO THEY HAVE INCREASED OPPORTUNITIES TO ACHIEVE LONG-TERM FINANCIAL STABILITY. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH FUNDING PROGRAMS WITH OUR AGENCY PARTNERS, IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING SPECIAL GRANTS FOR OTHER ORGANIZATIONS HELPING PEOPLE TO ATTAIN FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE IN DIFFERENT WAYS. AFFORDABLE HOUSING: - COMMUNITY OUTCOME: PEOPLE HAVE ACCESS TO SAFE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING. - HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF BERKS COUNTY, INC., HOME CONSTRUCTION/RENOVATION FOR LOW INCOME FAMILIES: HABITAT FOR HUMANITY BUILDS, RENOVATES, AND REPAIRS HOMES USING VOLUNTEER LABOR AND DONATIONS TO PROVIDE SAFE, AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES. RECIPIENTS OF HOMES INVEST THEIR OWN LABOR, CALLED "SWEAT EQUITY", INTO THE BUILDING/RENOVATION, AND PURCHASE THE HOME THROUGH AN AFFORDABLE FINANCING PROGRAM. - COMMUNITY OUTCOME: CHALLENGED INDIVIDUALS HAVE ACCESS TO TRANSITIONAL OR PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING LEADING TO HOUSING STABILITY. - THE SALVATION ARMY READING CORPS, PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING: SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAM OFFERS PERMANENT HOUSING TO CHRONICALLY HOMELESS AND DISABLED ADULTS AND FAMILIES THROUGH 32 SITES FOR 32 FAMILIES AND 105 INDIVIDUALS. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES RENTAL ASSISTANCE, LANDLORD RELATIONS, LIFE SKILLS TRAINING, MONITORING OF BOTH FISCAL (BUDGET) AND PHYSICAL/MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES, CONNECTION WITH THE SALVATION ARMY'S FAMILY SERVICES PROGRAM, AND OTHER COMMUNITY PROGRAMS. SKILLED CASEWORKERS DEVELOP AND MONITOR A 12-POINT ENCOURAGEMENT PLAN FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY. - YMCA OF READING & BERKS COUNTY, TRANSITIONAL HOUSING: INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS, CHEMICALLY DEPENDENCY, MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES AND SOCIAL SERVICE NEEDS IN BERKS COUNTY HAVE A SAFE AND SECURE PLACE TO STAY. THE TRANSITIONAL LIVING PROGRAMS PROVIDE INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES AND SUPPORTIVE RESOURCE CONNECTIONS IN AN EFFORT TO ADDRESS AND RESOLVE THE ROOT CAUSES OF HOMELESSNESS, CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY, MENTAL HEALTH AND OTHER SOCIAL SERVICE NEEDS. EMPLOYMENT/JOB SKILLS: -COMMUNITY OUTCOME: UNEMPLOYED AND UNDEREMPLOYED WORKERS DEVELOP JOB SKILLS AND RECEIVE SUPPORT THAT BETTER CONNECT THEM TO JOBS. - THRESHOLD REHABILITATION SERVICES, INC., BERKS PERSONNEL NETWORK: PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE EMPLOYMENT SERVICES DESIGNED TO SUPPORT AND EMPOWER PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT IN THE COMMUNITY. THE SERVICES ARE INDIVIDUALLY TAILORED TO MEET EACH PERSON'S AREAS OF NEED. ACTIVITIES MAY INCLUDE CAREER EXPLORATION, RESUME AND EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION SUPPORT, JOB INTERVIEW SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, TRANSPORTATION TRAINING, JOB DEVELOPMENT AND PLACEMENT, ON-THE-JOB TRAINING, SERVICE COORDINATION, AND FOLLOW-UP SUPPORT. 91% OF PARTICIPANTS LEARNED HOW TO DEVELOP RESUMES AND HIGHLIGHT THEIR SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS, AND 90% WERE SUCCESSFUL WITH COMPLETING PAPER/ONLINE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATIONS THOROUGHLY AND ACCURATELY, AND FOLLOW-UP WITH EMPLOYERS REGARDING THE SUBMISSION OF THEIR APPLICATION. - COMMUNITY OUTCOME: ADULTS IMPROVE THEIR LITERACY AND ENGLISH LANGUAGE SKILLS IN ORDER TO BE ADEQUATELY PREPARED FOR EMPLOYMENT AND FUNCTION PRODUCTIVELY IN THE COMMUNITY. - LITERACY COUNCIL OF READING-BERKS, LITERACY TRAINING AND ESL: ONE-ON-ONE TUTORING-ADULTS ARE MATCHED WITH A TRAINED VOLUNTEER TUTOR TO WORK ON THE BASIC SKILLS NEEDED TO GET OR RETAIN A JOB, OR ENTER POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION. ESL CLASSES AND ENGLISH-LANGUAGE CIVICS CLASS ARE CONDUCTED WEEKLY, RANGING FROM THE BEGINNING LEVEL TO HIGH ADVANCED LEVEL. CLASSES HELP ADULTS LEARN TO SPEAK, READ AND WRITE ENGLISH AND PREPARE THEM FOR SUCCESSFUL CAREERS. THEY ALSO OFFER CITIZENSHIP PREPARATION CLASSES, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM, HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY CERTIFICATION CLASSES, AND MORE. - LITERACY COUNCIL OF READING-BERKS, ENGLISH FORWARD: INCREASES ACCESS TO ESL CLASSES IN BERKS COUNTY AND IMPROVES THE QUALITY OF ESL INSTRUCTION IN ADULT CLASSROOMS THROUGH INSTRUCTOR TRAINING AND SUPPORT, CLASSROOM RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT, AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE. ONCE INSTRUCTORS COMPLETE THE 11-HOUR INSTRUCTOR TRAINING, THEY CAN BEGIN THEIR OWN ESL PROGRAMS. THE COUNCIL PROVIDES CONTINUED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR INSTRUCTORS TO ENSURE THE QUALITY OF ADULT INSTRUCTION ACROSS ALL ESL PROGRAMS. - READING AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE, BILINGUAL ESL PROGRAM : SINCE 2008, UNITED WAY HAS PROVIDED A YEARLY GRANT TO READING AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO OFFER ESL CLASSES FOR PEOPLE WITH THE MOST BASIC ENGLISH LANGUAGE SKILLS, OR NONE AT ALL, AND PROVIDE THEM WITH A MORE FLEXIBLE AND CUSTOMIZED LEARNING ENVIRONMENT. OVER 1000 STUDENTS HAVE SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED THE CLASSES, CONSISTING OF 90 HOURS OF INSTRUCTION PROVIDED OVER EACH 11-WEEK SESSION. OF THOSE COMPLETING THE CLASS, 91% INCREASED THEIR ENGLISH LANGUAGE FUNCTIONAL LEVEL AND, AS A RESULT, WERE REFERRED TO CONTINUING ESL CLASSES OFFERED AT RACC. MANY STUDENTS HAVE ALSO FURTHERED THEIR FORMAL EDUCATION AND/OR IMPROVED THEIR EMPLOYMENT AS WELL. |
| FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A | SAFETY-NET SERVICES FOCUS AREA PART OF UWBC'S MISSION IS TO ENSURE THAT THE BASIC NECESSITIES OF LIFE ARE AVAILABLE FOR THOSE IN NEED. UWBC'S PARTNERSHIPS AND FUNDED PROGRAMS PROVIDE A CRUCIAL SAFETY NET FOR VULNERABLE POPULATIONS TO QUICKLY ACCESS HELP AND RECEIVE THE NECESSARY SUPPORT TO HELP THEM HAVE A BETTER QUALITY OF LIFE, BOTH NOW AND IN THE FUTURE. MANY OF OUR FUNDED PROGRAMS ARE ALSO TAKING AN ADDED APPROACH TO PROVIDING EMERGENCY SERVICES THAT SIMPLY TAKE CARE OF THE CRISIS AT HAND FOR THEIR CLIENTS; PROGRAMS ARE NOW STARTING TO HELP ADDRESS THE ROOT CAUSES OF WHY A CLIENT NEEDS SAFETY NET SERVICES, TO HOPEFULLY AVOID THE CLIENT REQUIRING THESE TYPES OF SERVICES IN THE FUTURE. THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS SUPPORTED MORE THAN 26,000 RESIDENTS IN BERKS COUNTY. BASIC NEEDS : - COMMUNITY OUTCOME: INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN FINANCIAL CRISIS HAVE THEIR BASIC NEEDS QUICKLY MET. - BOYERTOWN AREA MULTI-SERVICE, BASIC NEEDS (UNDER AGE 60 POPULATION): CASE MANAGER MEETS WITH FAMILIES/INDIVIDUALS TO ASSESS CIRCUMSTANCES AND HELPS PROVIDE SUPPORT DURING A CRISIS SITUATION TO ADDRESS BASIC NEEDS SUCH AS FOOD, HEAT, RENT, PRESCRIPTIONS AND TRANSPORTATION. ADDITIONAL SUPPORT IS PROVIDED TO GUIDE CLIENTS TO OTHER PROGRAMS AND SERVICES, INCLUDING EMPLOYMENT SERVICES, TO HELP IMPROVE THEIR SITUATION. - CENTRO HISPANO DANIEL TORRES, INC., INFORMATION AND REFERRAL: THE MAJORITY OF CENTRO HISPANO'S CLIENTS ARE EITHER UNEMPLOYED OR UNDEREMPLOYED. THEY ARE SEEKING ASSISTANCE OR SERVICES TO HELP THEM IN IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THEM AND FOR THEIR FAMILIES. INFORMATION AND REFERRAL, INCLUDES CLIENT/SYSTEM ADVOCACY, TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETATION, AND ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT WITH COMPLETING DOCUMENTATION. CENTRO HISPANO ALSO PROVIDES SUPPORT WITH HELPING CLIENTS APPLY FOR BENEFITS THROUGH THE STATE'S COMPASS SYSTEM. - FRIEND, INC. COMMUNITY SERVICES, COMMUNITY RESOURCE CONNECTIONS: SERVING THE KUTZTOWN AREA, CLIENTS ARE REFERRED BY CHURCHES, SCHOOLS, OTHER AGENCIES OR NEIGHBORS. THE CASE MANAGER MEETS WITH THE CLIENT TO DETERMINE WHAT SERVICES ARE NEEDED AND WHAT THE CLIENT QUALIFIES FOR. IF THERE IS AN IMMEDIATE CRISIS, THE CASE MANAGER WILL WORK WITH THE CLIENT TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE. IT COULD INCLUDE EMERGENCY FOOD, ASSISTANCE WITH RENT, HEAT AND ELECTRIC. THE CLIENT IS REFERRED TO OTHER AGENCIES AND/OR CONNECTED TO OTHER SERVICES DEPENDING ON THEIR NEEDS. - GREATER BERKS FOOD BANK (GBFB), ACCESS TO FOOD: GBFB COLLECTS, PURCHASES, STORES AND DISTRIBUTES OVER 7 MILLION POUNDS OF FOOD ANNUALLY TO MORE THAN 300 PROGRAMS TO FEED THE HUNGRY. IN 2017, UWBC CONTRIBUTIONS HELPED PROVIDE 764,236 MEALS FOR THE HUNGRY. IN ADDITION, THROUGH THE BIG CHEESE 3, IN JUNE OF 2017, OVER 500,000 MEALS WERE PACKAGED AND DONATED TO SUPPORT THE GBFB PROGRAMS. - JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE, SUPPORTIVE SERVICES: SUPPORTIVE SERVICES PROGRAM HELPS CLIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES FACE VARIOUS CHALLENGES INCLUDING HEALTH, AGING, INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS, TRANSPORTATION, AND FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES. CLIENTS ARE EITHER SELF-REFERRED OR REFERRED TO BY NEIGHBORS, FAMILY MEMBERS, CLERGY, PROFESSIONALS IN THE COMMUNITY, AND THROUGH HOSPITAL OUTREACH VISITS. EACH CLIENT IS EVALUATED TO DETERMINE THE APPROPRIATE LEVEL OF SERVICE. - JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE, FOOD PANTRY: THE FOOD PANTRY IS OFFERED THE THIRD WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH. HELD AT ANOTHER UWBC PARTNER, OLIVET'S PENDORA PARK LOCATION, EACH MONTH 150 FAMILIES RECEIVE GROCERIES AT NO COST THROUGH THE FOOD PANTRY. THE DEMOGRAPHICS OF PROGRAM'S PARTICIPANTS ARE APPROXIMATELY 83% LATINO, 9% WHITE AND 7% AFRICAN AMERICAN. - SALVATION ARMY READING CORPS, FAMILY SERVICES PROGRAM: ASSIST CLIENTS RECEIVED EMERGENCY BASIC NEEDS INCLUDING MONTHLY FOOD DISTRIBUTIONS, CLOTHING DISTRIBUTIONS, AND THROUGH CASE MANAGEMENT PROVIDED UTILITY ASSISTANCE, PRESCRIPTION DRUG ASSISTANCE, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, EDUCATION ABOUT COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND APPROPRIATE REFERRALS. THEY ALSO OFFER A YEAR-ROUND FURNITURE BANK. - SALVATION ARMY: SERVICE EXTENSION UNITS, COMMUNITY WELFARE: COVERING THE HAMBURG AREA, THEY PROVIDE IMMEDIATE EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE TO MEET A SHORT TERM NEED. AS A SERVICE UNIT, THEY ARE A VOLUNTEER COMMITTEE IN A REGION WHERE THERE IS NO PROFESSIONAL SALVATION ARMY PERSONNEL. EXAMPLES OF SERVICE UNIT EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE PROVIDED INCLUDED GROCERIES, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, FUEL/UTILITIES, MEDICAL/DENTAL/EYE CARE, CLOTHING, SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN, TEMPORARY SHELTER, AND SEASONAL ASSISTANCE. - COMMUNITY OUTCOME: PEOPLE WHO ARE HOMELESS OR EXPERIENCING A HOUSING CRISIS HAVE THEIR EMERGENCY HOUSING NEEDS MET. - BERKS COALITION TO END HOMELESSNESS (BCEH), HOMELESS PREVENTION: EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT (ESG) PROGRAM PROVIDES FUNDING FOR RENTAL AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE. IF A CLIENT IS UNABLE TO PAY THEIR PORTION OF THE BILL, A REQUEST IS MADE TO BCEH FOR UNITED WAY ASSISTANCE. THIS ALLOWS BCEH TO MAKE SURE THE ASSISTANCE GETS TO THE NEEDIEST, IN THE FASTEST AMOUNT OF TIME. A CHECK IS MADE OUT TO THE LANDLORD OR UTILITY COMPANY AFTER THE ESG CASE MANAGER HAS DETERMINED THE CLIENT NEED FOR AN OUTSIDE SOURCE OF MATCHING FUNDS. - OPPORTUNITY HOUSE, EMERGENCY SHELTER: PROVIDES EMERGENCY SHELTER HOUSING TO HOMELESS CHILDREN, WOMEN AND MEN AS WELL AS ON-SITE CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, AND CHILDCARE. BERKS COUNSELING SERVICES PROVIDES ON-SITE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COUNSELING AND MEDICAL CARE IS PROVIDED THROUGH THE BERKS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER AT 2ND STREET. - COMMUNITY OUTCOME: VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES HAVE ACCESS TO SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO MEET THEIR BASIC NEEDS. - AMERICAN RED CROSS: BERKS COUNTY CHAPTER, VETERANS TRANSPORTATION: VETERANS RECEIVE SAFE AND RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM THE LEBANON VA MEDICAL CENTER TO REACH NECESSARY MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS. - CATHOLIC CHARITIES: DIOCESE OF ALLENTOWN, CASE MANAGEMENT AND COUNSELING FOR VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES: VETERANS ARE ASSESSED BY A CASE MANAGER TO DETERMINE THEIR IMMEDIATE NEEDS. A SERVICE PLAN IS CREATED TO IDENTIFY THE GOALS AND ACTION STEPS. THE CASE MANAGER WORKS WITH THE VETERAN TO ACCOMPLISH THESE GOALS, WHICH MAY INCLUDE JOB SEARCH, BUDGET COUNSELING AND GUIDANCE, REFERRAL TO BERKS COUNTY VETERAN'S ADMINISTRATION FOR SPECIFIC ASSISTANCE/ENTITLEMENTS, ASSISTANCE WITH APPLICATIONS FOR SUBSIDIZED HOUSING, FOOD STAMPS, AND OTHER LOW-INCOME PROGRAMS FOR WHICH THE VETERAN MAY BE ELIGIBLE. - COMMUNITY OUTCOME: CHILDREN DECLARED DEPENDENT RECEIVE CONSISTENT AND EFFECTIVE ADVOCACY FOR THEIR INTERESTS, THROUGHOUT THE LENGTH OF THEIR CASE. - CASA OF BERKS COUNTY (COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATE PROGRAM): CASA IS A NATIONAL PROGRAM THAT RECRUITS AND TRAINS VOLUNTEERS TO SERVE AS ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN WHO HAVE BEEN PLACED IN THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM. THERE ARE CURRENTLY 640 CHILDREN IN THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM/RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITIES IN BERKS COUNTY. UWBC'S INVESTMENT INCLUDES OPERATIONAL SUPPORT AS WELL TO BUILD UP PROGRAM CAPACITY ALLOWING CASA TO MAKE THEIR PART-TIME VOLUNTEER MANAGER FULL-TIME, THUS INCREASING THE PROGRAM'S CAPACITY FROM 30 TO 45 VOLUNTEERS, WHICH ENABLES CASA TO BETTER SERVER THIS GROWING POPULATION OF YOUTH IN NEED OF SUPPORT. - COMMUNITY OUTCOME: VICTIMS OF INTERPERSONAL VIOLENCE ARE ENSURED OF SAFETY AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES. - SAFEBERKS, CRISIS SERVICES: SUPPORTS THE SAFE HOUSE PROGRAM, AN EMERGENCY SHELTER TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IMPACTED BY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT FOR UP TO 60 DAYS. ALL DAILY NECESSITIES OF FOOD, CLOTHING, HYGIENE PRODUCTS, IN ADDITION TO SAFETY PLANNING, CASE MANAGEMENT AND CONNECTION TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT COUNSELING, CHILDREN'S PROGRAMMING, INCLUDING A READY TO READ PROGRAM, NUTRITION PROGRAMS, RECREATIONAL SUPPORTS ARE PROVIDED. CRISIS SERVICES INCLUDE THE EMERGENCY HOTLINE. TEXTING IS NOW AVAILABLE 24/7/365 IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH. THE RAPID RESPONSE PROGRAM PROVIDES SUPPORT TO VICTIMS SEEKING EMERGENCY PROTECTION OR WHO ARE ACCESSING EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES, BASIC CARE, OR RAPE EXAMS AT AREA EMERGENCY ROOMS AND CLINICS. - OPPORTUNITY HOUSE, CHILDREN'S ALLIANCE CENTER: RECEIVES REFERRALS FROM BOTH CHILDREN & YOUTH AND LAW ENFORCEMENT. CHILDREN, AGES 3 TO 18, ARE SEEN IN A CHILD FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT. A MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACH ALLOWS THE CHILDREN TO BE INTERVIEWED ONLY ONE OR TWO TIMES, REDUCING THE TRAUMA OF CONSTANTLY REPEATING THEIR STORY TO EACH INDIVIDUAL AGENCY PARTNER. IF A CHILD DISCLOSES SEXUAL ABUSE DURING THE INTERVIEW, THEY ARE SCHEDULED FOR A MEDICAL EXAM AND A SEXUALITY EVALUATION. |
| FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A | -COMMUNITY OUTCOME: LOW INCOME PEOPLE WHO ARE IN LEGAL CRISIS RECEIVE EFFECTIVE LEGAL REPRESENTATION - MIDPENN LEGAL SERVICES , LEGAL REPRESENTATION TO SECURE BASIC NEEDS: LOW-INCOME CLIENTS RECEIVE LEGAL COUNSEL AND ADVICE REGARDING THEIR PARTICULAR LEGAL SITUATION THROUGH MIDPENN'S READING OFFICE. MIDPENN WORKS WITH SAFEBERKS TO ENSURE THAT ALL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SURVIVORS HAVE ACCESS TO THE JUSTICE SYSTEM. THEY ARE A MEMBER OF BERKS COALITION TO END HOMELESSNESS (BCEH), AND THROUGH THIS PARTNERSHIP, MIDPENN MAKES AND ACCEPTS REFERRALS ON BEHALF OF INDIVIDUALS WHO REQUIRE THEIR LEGAL SERVICES DISASTER RESPONSE - COMMUNITY OUTCOME: PEOPLE WHO ARE IMPACTED BY A LOCAL DISASTER OR EMERGENCY HAVE THEIR BASIC NEEDS QUICKLY MET. - AMERICAN RED CROSS TRI-COUNTY CHAPTER, DISASTER SERVICES: DISASTER CYCLE SERVICES PROVIDES IMMEDIATE EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE TO THE RESIDENT OF BERKS COUNTY WHO HAVE BEEN AFFECTED BY NATURAL OR MAN-MADE DISASTERS. TRAINED RED CROSS VOLUNTEERS AND STAFF RESPOND TO DISASTER SITUATIONS AND PROVIDE FOR THE IMMEDIATE EMERGENCY NEEDS OF SHELTER, FOOD, AND CLOTHING. ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING LOST MEDICATIONS AND EYEGLASSES IS ALSO PROVIDED. RED CROSS STAFF CONTINUES TO WORK LONGER TERM WITH CLIENTS THAT NEED HELP WITH RENT OR BEDDING OR REFERRALS FOR HOUSEHOLD FURNISHING. IN LARGER DISASTER SITUATIONS, THE RED CROSS IS RESPONSIBLE FOR MASS CARE SHELTERING AND FEEDING OF DISPLACED RESIDENTS. RED CROSS ALSO PROVIDES MASS CARE FEEDINGS FOR EMERGENCY RESPONSE PERSONNEL ON THE SCENE OF A DISASTER. STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS ARE TRAINED IN RED CROSS DISASTER SERVICES. COMMUNITY COLLABORATION 2-1-1 INFORMATION AND REFERRAL: THE 2-1-1 SERVICE PROVIDES PEOPLE WITH INFORMATION ABOUT ESSENTIAL HUMAN SERVICES, SUCH AS LOCATING CHILD CARE, FINDING QUALITY CARE FOR AGING PARENTS, NEEDING ASSISTANCE TO MEET BASIC NEEDS OR JOB TRAINING PROGRAMS. 2-1-1 CENTERS ARE STAFFED BY TRAINED SPECIALISTS WHO ASSESS THE CALLERS' NEEDS AND REFER THEM TO THE HELP THEY SEEK. IN ADDITION, THE CALL CENTER SPECIALISTS; SEVERAL POSSESSING BILINGUAL SKILLS; FACILITATE CALLS AND QUESTIONS FROM THOSE INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING OR DONATING ITEMS, SUCH AS FOOD AND CLOTHING. 2-1-1 SERVES AS A VALUED COMMUNITY RESOURCE AND SERVES AS A VITAL CONNECTION FOR THOSE NEEDING HELP, AS WELL AS FOR THOSE WANTING TO GIVE HELP. ADDITIONALLY, 2-1-1 IS A USEFUL PLANNING TOOL SINCE IT PROVIDES REAL TIME INFORMATION ABOUT THE SCOPE OF ISSUES LOCAL PEOPLE ARE FACING. IN 2017, 6,025 CALLS/WEB VISITS/TEXTS/EMAILS WERE RECEIVED, WITH THE MAJORITY FOCUSED ON INQUIRES RELATING TO UTILITIES ASSISTANCE, HOUSING/HOMELESSNESS AND FOOD ASSISTANCE. TOP AGENCY REFERRALS INCLUDED: BERKS ENCORE, CATHOLIC CHARITIES, AND THE SALVATION ARMY READING CORPS, AS WELL AS OTHER LOCAL NONPROFITS AND GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATIONS. 2-1-1 PHONE SERVICE IS AVAILABLE 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK, 365 DAYS A YEAR. ONLINE SEARCH CAPABILITY OF THE PA 2-1-1 DATABASE IS ALSO AVAILABLE AT WWW.PA211EAST.ORG. READING CARES: SUPPORT OF DISPLACED RESIDENTS DUE TO HURRICANE DEVASTATION IN A PROACTIVE RESPONSE TO THE LARGE NUMBER OF RESIDENTS FROM PUERTO RICO AND OTHER PARTS OF THE CARIBBEAN WHO MIGRATED TO BERKS COUNTY FOLLOWING THE DEVASTATION OF HURRICANE MARIA, UWBC PARTNERED WITH CENTRO HISPANO TO LEAD THE ORGANIZATION OF COMMUNITY EFFORTS TO SUPPORT THESE DISPLACED INDIVIDUALS. WORKING WITH CITY AND COUNTY SERVICE OFFICES, UWBC AND CENTRO HISPANO HOSTED "READING CARES PLANNING FORUM" IN OCTOBER 2017. AS A RESULT, CENTRO HISPANO WAS IDENTIFIED AS THE LEAD AGENCY TO DIRECT RESIDENTS AND HELP TO NAVIGATE THE SYSTEM TO RECEIVE THE SUPPORT THEY NEEDED DURING A CHALLENGING TIME. PARTNERSHIPS WERE DEVELOPED TO ADDRESS CRITICAL NEEDS OF THIS POPULATION INCLUDING HEALTH CARE, TEMPORARY HOUSING, WINTER CLOTHING, AND FOOD. UWBC ASSISTED WITH CONTINUED COMMUNICATION TO AGENCIES AND OTHER COMMUNITY PARTNERS, AS WELL AS PROVIDED A RAPID RESPONSE GRANT TO CENTRO HISPANO TO SUPPORT THE ONGOING EFFORTS. MOST RECENT COUNTS INDICATE THAT 370 FAMILIES WHO HAVE BEEN DISPLACED BY HURRICANE MARIA HAVE SOUGHT SUPPORT FROM CENTRO HISPANO, AND 392 STUDENTS WHO WERE DISPLACED DUE TO THE HURRICANE ARE ENROLLED IN BERKS COUNTY SCHOOLS. OTHER COMMUNITY COLLABORATION LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT THE BLUE PRINT FOR LEADERSHIP THE BLUEPRINT FOR LEADERSHIP PRIMARY OBJECTIVE IS TO ANNUALLY RECRUIT, TRAIN, PLACE AND SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS FROM UNDER-REPRESENTED GROUPS TO SUCCEED IN POSITIONS OF LEADERSHIP IN NONPROFIT AGENCIES AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS. THE PARTICIPANTS PRIMARILY COME FROM LOCAL COMPANIES THAT HAVE THE CAPACITY TO SUPPORT THE INDIVIDUAL AND THE DESIRE TO GROW A DIVERSE LEADERSHIP WITHIN THEIR OWN RANKS. DURING THE SPRING OF 2017, 13 INDIVIDUALS PARTICIPATED IN THIS PROGRAM AND WENT ON TO SERVE ON BOARDS AND COMMITTEES FOR AREA NONPROFITS INCLUDING FOR UWBC. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2 | THE FOLLOWING BOARD MEMBERS ARE RELATED: PAMELA AND PETER BARBEY SPOUSES ELLEN AND DANIEL HUYETT SPOUSES MEG AND PAT SHIELDS SPOUSES PETER AND SANTINA CONNORS SPOUSES FOUR MARRIED COUPLES MAINTAIN POSITIONS ON THE UNITED WAY OF BERKS COUNTY BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THIS SITUATION OCCURS BECAUSE IT IS A COMMON PRACTICE FOR A HUSBAND AND WIFE TEAM TO SERVE AS CO-CHAIRS OF THE ANNUAL FUND-RAISING CAMPAIGN, WHICH HAS BEEN A VERY SUCCESSFUL AND POPULAR APPROACH WITH THE VOLUNTEERS. THE COUPLES REPRESENT PAST, CURRENT AND/OR FUTURE CAMPAIGN CO-CHAIRS. NO OTHER BOARD MEMBERS ARE RELATED. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B | FORM 990 IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE AND REPORTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ANNUALLY PRIOR TO SUBMISSION. ALL BOARD MEMBERS RECEIVE A COPY OF THE FORM 990. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C | DISCLOSURE OF ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AN INTERESTED PARTY IS UNDER A CONTINUING OBLIGATION TO DISCLOSE ANY ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST AS SOON AS IT IS KNOWN, OR REASONABLY SHOULD BE KNOWN. AN INTERESTED PARTY SHALL COMPLETE A QUESTIONNAIRE/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT, IN THE FORM ATTACHED TO FULLY AND COMPLETELY DISCLOSE THE MATERIAL FACTS ABOUT ANY ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. THE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT SHALL BE COMPLETED UPON HIS OR HER ASSOCIATION WITH UNITED WAY OF BERKS COUNTY AND SHALL BE UPDATED ANNUALLY. AN ADDITIONAL DISCLOSURE STATEMENT SHALL BE COMPLETED AT SUCH TIMES AS AN ACTUAL POTENTIAL CONFLICT ARISES. FOR BOARD MEMBERS, THE DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS SHALL BE PROVIDED TO THE PRESIDENT, WHO WILL REVIEW THE DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS AND PRESENT A SUMMARY OF THE FINDINGS TO THE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE. THE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE SHALL REVIEW THE SUMMARY OF THE FINDINGS PREPARED BY THE PRESIDENT AND PRESENT A REPORT TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IN THE SPRING OF EACH YEAR. IN THE CASE OF MEMBERS OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, THE INVESTMENT COMMITTEE AND THE AUDIT COMMITTEE, THE DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS SHALL BE PROVIDED TO THE PRESIDENT, WHO WILL REVIEW THE DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS AND PRESENT A SUMMARY OF THE FINDINGS TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IN THE SPRING OF EACH YEAR IN THE CASE OF STAFF, THE DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS SHALL BE PRESENTED TO THE SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION, WHO WILL REVIEW THE DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS AND PRESENT A SUMMARY OF THE FINDINGS TO THE PRESIDENT IN THE SPRING OF EACH YEAR. IN THE CASE OF THE SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION, THE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT SHALL BE PROVIDED TO THE PRESIDENT. THE PRESIDENT SHALL PROVIDE HIS/HER DISCLOSURE STATEMENT TO THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD. THE PRESIDENT SHALL FILE THE VOLUNTEER DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS WITH THE OFFICIAL CORPORATE RECORDS OF UNITED WAY OF BERKS COUNTY. THE SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION SHALL FILE THE STAFF DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS WITH OTHER EMPLOYEE RECORDS. GENERAL PROCEDURES FOR THE REVIEW OF ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS WHENEVER THERE IS REASON TO BELIEVE THAT AN ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS BETWEEN UNITED WAY OF BERKS COUNTY AND AN INTERESTED PARTY, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, UPON THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OR THE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEES, SHALL DETERMINE THE APPROPRIATE ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSE. THIS SHALL INCLUDE, BUT IS NOT NECESSARILY LIMITED TO, INVOKING THE PROCEDURES DESCRIBED IN SECTION V BELOW, WITH RESPECT TO A SPECIFIC PROPOSED ACTION OR TRANSACTION. WHERE THE ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT INVOLVES AN EMPLOYEE OF UNITED WAY OF BERKS COUNTY OTHER THAN THE PRESIDENT, THE PRESIDENT SHALL, IN THE FIRST INSTANCE, BE RESPONSIBLE FOR REVIEWING THE MATTER AND MAY TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION AS NECESSARY TO PROTECT THE INTERESTS OF UNITED WAY OF BERKS COUNTY. THE PRESIDENT SHALL DETERMINE WHETHER THE RESULTS OF ANY REVIEW AND ACTION SHALL BE REPORTED TO THE CHAIRMAN. WHEN REPORTED TO THE CHAIRMAN, THE CHAIRMAN IN CONSULTATION WITH THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, SHALL DETERMINE IF ANY FURTHER BOARD REVIEW OR ACTION IS REQUIRED. PROCEDURES FOR ADDRESSING CONFLICTS OF INTEREST SPECIFIC TRANSACTIONS WHERE AN ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT EXISTS BETWEEN THE INTERESTS OF UNITED WAY OF BERKS COUNTY AND AN INTERESTED PARTY WITH RESPECT TO A SPECIFIC PROPOSED ACTION OR TRANSACTION, THE UNITED WAY OF BERKS COUNTY SHALL REFRAIN FROM THE PROPOSED ACTION ON TRANSACTION UNTIL SUCH TIME AS THE PROPOSED ACTION OR TRANSACTION HAS BEEN APPROVED BY THE DISINTERESTED MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ORGANIZATION. THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES MAY APPLY: AN INTERESTED PARTY WHO HAS AN ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST WITH RESPECT TO A PROPOSED ACTION OR TRANSACTION OF THE ORGANIZATION SHALL NOT PARTICIPATE, AND MAY BE EXCUSED FROM THE DELIBERATIONS AND DECISION MAKING, WITH RESPECT TO SUCH ACTION OR TRANSACTION. UPON REQUEST BY THE BOARD, THE INTERESTED PARTY MAY ANSWER QUESTIONS OR PROVIDE MATERIAL OR FACTUAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROPOSED ACTION OR TRANSACTION. THE DISINTERESTED MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MAY APPROVE THE PROPOSED ACTION OR TRANSACTION UPON FINDING THAT IT IS IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF UNITED WAY OF BERKS COUNTY. THE BOARD SHALL CONSIDER WHETHER THE TERMS OF THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION ARE FAIR AND REASONABLE TO THE UNITED WAY OF BERKS COUNTY AND WHETHER IT WOULD BE POSSIBLE, WITH REASONABLE EFFORT, TO FIND A MORE ADVANTAGEOUS ARRANGEMENT WITH A PARTNER OR ENTITY THAT IS NOT AN INTERESTED PARTY. APPROVAL BY THE DISINTERESTED MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHALL BE BY VOTE OF A MAJORITY OF DIRECTORS IN ATTENDANCE AT A REGULAR OR SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. AN INTERESTED PARTY SHALL NEITHER BE COUNTED FOR PURPOSES OF DETERMINING WHETHER A QUORUM IS PRESENT NOR FOR THE PURPOSES OF DETERMINING WHAT CONSTITUTES A MAJORITY VOTE OF DIRECTORS IN ATTENDANCE. THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING SHALL REFLECT THAT THE CONFLICT DISCLOSURE WAS MADE, THE VOTE TAKEN AND, WHERE APPLICABLE, THE ABSTENTION FROM VOTING AND PARTICIPATION BY THE INTERESTED PARTY. VIOLATIONS OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS REASON TO BELIEVE THAT AN INTERESTED PARTY HAS FAILED TO DISCLOSE AN ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST, IT SHALL INFORM THE PERSON OF THE BASIS FOR SUCH BELIEF AND AFFORD THE PERSON AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLAIN THE ALLEGED FAILURE TO DISCLOSE. IF, AFTER HEARING THE RESPONSE OF THE INTERESTED PARTY AND MAKING SUCH FURTHER INVESTIGATION AS MAY BE WARRANTED IN THE CIRCUMSTANCES, THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT THE INTERESTED PARTY HAS IN FACT FAILED TO DISCLOSE AN ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, IT SHALL TAKE APPROPRIATE CORRECTIVE ACTION. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 | EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PROCEDURES: UNITED WAY OF BERKS COUNTY'S PRIMARY OBJECTIVE IS TO PROVIDE A REASONABLE AND COMPETITIVE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION OPPORTUNITY CONSISTENT WITH COMPENSATION PRACTICES FOR INDIVIDUALS POSSESSING THE EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS NEEDED TO IMPROVE THE OVERALL PERFORMANCE OF THE ORGANIZATION. THE ORGANIZATION'S EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY IS DESIGNED TO: - ENCOURAGE THE ATTRACTION AND RETENTION OF A HIGH CALIBER EXECUTIVE - REINFORCE THE GOALS FOR THE ORGANIZATION BY SUPPORTING TEAMWORK AND COLLABORATION - ENSURE THAT PAY IS PERCEIVED TO BE FAIR AND EQUITABLE - BE FLEXIBLE TO REWARD INDIVIDUAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS AS WELL AS ORGANIZATIONAL SUCCESS - ENSURE THAT THE PROGRAM IS EASY TO EXPLAIN, UNDERSTAND AND ADMINISTER - BALANCE THE NEED TO BE COMPETITIVE WITH THE LIMITS OF AVAILABLE FINANCIAL RESOURCES THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD LEADS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IN THE EVALUATION OF THE PRESIDENT'S PERFORMANCE ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. THE PRESIDENT PRESENTS TO THE CHAIRPERSON INFORMATION ON THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF THE ORGANIZATION AND ITS PROGRESS TOWARD ACHIEVING THE GOALS OUTLINED IN THE STRATEGIC PLAN, THE FULFILLMENT OF HIS/HER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES AS OUTLINED IN THE POSITION DESCRIPTION, AND THE MANNER IN WHICH THE CHALLENGES OF THE ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN ADDRESSED AND THE OPPORTUNITIES TAKEN. THE PRESIDENT ALSO DEFINES AND DISCUSSES CURRENT AND FUTURE ORGANIZATIONAL CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES. THIS INFORMATION IS SHARED WITH THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. IN ADDITION TO THE ANNUAL REVIEW, A PRESIDENT'S EVALUATION SURVEY IS CONDUCTED SEMI-ANNUALLY WITH FULL BOARD PARTICIPATION, THE RESULTS OF WHICH ARE COMPILED AND ANALYZED BY A THIRD-PARTY PROVIDER HAVING NO VESTED INTEREST IN THE OUTCOME OF THIS PROCESS. A FORMAL REPORT IS PRESENTED BY THE PROVIDER FIRST TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR INITIAL DISCUSSION, THEN TO THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS AS PART OF AN EXECUTIVE SESSION. FOLLOWING THIS SESSION, THE CHAIRPERSON MEETS WITH THE PRESIDENT AND SHARES THE RESULTS OF THE GROUP EVALUATION AS WELL AS ANY GOALS OR SUGGESTIONS THE BOARD HAS RELATIVE TO THE INFORMATION PRESENTED AND THE FUTURE DIRECTION OF THE ORGANIZATION. THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD COMMUNICATES THE RESULTS OF THE ASSESSMENT VERBALLY TO THE PRESIDENT AND THE INFORMATION IS CAPTURED THROUGH THE MINUTES OF THE EXECUTIVE SESSIONS FOR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE RESULTS OF THE ASSESSMENT ARE INCLUDED IN THE PRESIDENT'S PERSONNEL FILE. THE LEVEL AND FORM OF COMPENSATION IS DETERMINED FOLLOWING A REVIEW OF LOCAL COMPENSATION LEVELS OF CEO'S OF ORGANIZATIONS OF SIMILAR SIZE AND SCOPE, AS WELL AS THE COMPENSATION LEVELS OF CEO'S OF UNITED WAY ORGANIZATIONS OF SIMILAR SIZE AND SCOPE. WHILE UNITED WAY FOCUSES ON OTHER UNITED WAYS AND NONPROFITS TO BENCHMARK COMPENSATION, THE ORGANIZATION UNDERSTANDS THAT THE MARKET FOR EXECUTIVE TALENT MAY BE BROADER THAN THE GROUP OF CHARITIES. MARKET INFORMATION FROM ADDITIONAL MARKET SEGMENTS AND PUBLISHED NOT-FOR-PROFIT COMPENSATION SURVEYS, MAY BE USED AS A SUPPLEMENT. THE PRESIDENT'S ANNUAL COMPENSATION IS COMMUNICATED BOTH VERBALLY AND IN WRITING TO THE PRESIDENT AND IS INCLUDED IN HIS/HER PERSONNEL FILE. KEY EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION PROCEDURES: COMPENSATION PROCEDURES FOR KEY EMPLOYEES OF UNITED WAY OF BERKS COUNTY FOLLOW THE ORGANIZATION'S SALARY AND ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM AND THE PERSONNEL POLICIES AS PROVIDED TO ALL STAFF. THE COMPETITIVENESS OF THE SALARY STRUCTURE AT UNITED WAY OF BERKS COUNTY WILL BE ASSESSED PERIODICALLY, AS DETERMINED BY THE PRESIDENT BUT NOT MORE THAN EVERY THREE YEARS, BASED ON SURVEYS OF SALARIES PAID BY OTHER EMPLOYERS FOR SIMILAR WORK. AN OUTSIDE HUMAN RESOURCES FIRM NORMALLY DOES THE ASSESSMENT. IF THERE IS EVIDENCE OF A CHANGE IN GENERAL SALARY LEVELS, THE SALARY RANGES ARE ADJUSTED ACCORDING TO THE PROGRAM'S OBJECTIVES, WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (SEE BELOW). THESE ADJUSTMENTS DO NOT CHANGE THE GRADES TO WHICH POSITIONS ARE ASSIGNED AND DO NOT RESULT IN AUTOMATIC CHANGES IN INDIVIDUAL SALARIES. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, SITTING AS THE PERSONNEL COMMITTEE, SHALL REVIEW AND APPROVE THE SALARY STRUCTURE. THE REVIEW AND APPROVAL NORMALLY FOLLOWS THE ASSESSMENT DONE BY AN OUTSIDE HUMAN RESOURCES FIRM TO DETERMINE WHETHER CHANGES HAVE OCCURRED IN THE GENERAL SALARY LEVELS. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WILL DETERMINE IF A REPORT ON THE ORGANIZATION'S COMPENSATION PLAN/SALARY STRUCTURE SHALL BE MADE TO THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS. UNITED WAY OF BERKS COUNTY'S POLICY IS THAT SALARY INCREASES ARE BASED ON MERIT AND SHOULD REFLECT AN EMPLOYEE'S CONTRIBUTION TO THE ORGANIZATION IN RELATION TO THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF HIS OR HER POSITION. SALARY INCREASES MAY BE LIMITED BY THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS. THE SALARY ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM THEREFORE HAS BEEN DESIGNED TO PROVIDE THE BEST PERFORMERS WITH HIGHER PERCENTAGES OF MERIT INCREASES. WITH THE EXCEPTION OF SPECIAL TYPES OF SALARY ADJUSTMENTS, MERIT INCREASES ARE THE ONLY TYPE OF SALARY INCREASES NORMALLY GRANTED. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 | COMPLIANCE WITH PUBLIC INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS: IN GENERAL, EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS MUST MAKE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION CERTAIN ANNUAL RETURNS AND APPLICATIONS FOR EXEMPTION, AND MUST PROVIDE COPIES OF SUCH RETURNS AND APPLICATIONS TO INDIVIDUALS WHO REQUEST THEM. IN COMPLIANCE WITH THIS REQUIREMENT, UNITED WAY OF BERKS COUNTY ADHERES TO THE FOLLOWING: - IN RESPONSE TO A WRITTEN REQUEST AT THE PRINCIPAL OFFICE OF UNITED WAY OF BERKS COUNTY, A COPY OF THE COVERED TAX DOCUMENTS SHALL BE PROVIDED TO THE REQUESTER WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS. PER IRS GUIDANCE, A REQUEST THAT IS FAXED, E-MAILED OR SENT BY PRIVATE COURIER IS CONSIDERED A WRITTEN REQUEST. - IN RESPONSE TO AN IN-PERSON REQUEST AT THE PRINCIPAL OFFICE OF UNITED WAY OF BERKS COUNTY, A COPY OF THE COVERED TAX DOCUMENTS SHALL GENERALLY BE PROVIDED THE DAY OF THE REQUEST. - REQUESTS EITHER IN-PERSON OR WRITTEN SHALL BE PROVIDED INFORMATION THAT OFFERS THE REQUESTOR THE OPPORTUNITY TO ACCESS THE DOCUMENTS FREE OF CHARGE VIA THE WEB, OR AT A COST SHOULD A HARD COPY BE REQUESTED. - UNITED WAY OF BERKS COUNTY SHALL CHARGE A REASONABLE FEE FOR COPYING COSTS AND THE ACTUAL COST OF POSTAGE BEFORE PROVIDING COPIES OF THE DOCUMENTS. REASONABLE FEES FOR COPYING ARE CONSISTENT WITH THE IRS STANDARD CHARGE OF NO MORE THAN $.20 PER PAGE WHILE POSTAGE FEES SHALL BE THE ACTUAL COST INCURRED BY THE ORGANIZATION. - TIMELY NOTICE OF THE APPROXIMATE COST AND ACCEPTABLE FORM OF PAYMENT WILL BE PROVIDED WITHIN SEVEN DAYS OF RECEIPT OF THE REQUEST IF IN WRITING OR IMMEDIATELY UPON A REQUEST FROM AN IN-PERSON REQUEST. ACCEPTABLE FORMS OF PAYMENT INCLUDE CASH AND MONEY ORDER (IN THE CASE OF AN IN-PERSON REQUEST) AND CERTIFIED CHECK, MONEY ORDER, AND PERSONAL CHECK OR CREDIT CARD, IN THE CASE OF A WRITTEN REQUEST. PAYMENT IN FULL IS DUE PRIOR TO PROVIDING COPIES. - THE NAMES OR ADDRESSES OF THE ORGANIZATION'S CONTRIBUTORS ON ITS ANNUAL RETURN SHALL NOT BE DISCLOSED IN ACCORDANCE WITH IRS REGULATIONS. PUBLIC INSPECTION OF GOVERNING DOCUMENTS: UNITED WAY OF BERKS COUNTY IS COMMITTED TO OPENNESS AND TRANSPARENCY TO DONORS/FUNDERS, PARTNER AGENCIES, GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS, ITS VARIOUS STAKEHOLDERS, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. PROACTIVE DISCLOSURE AND DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION CONCERNING THE GOVERNANCE, OPERATIONS, AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION CONCERNING UNITED WAY OF BERKS COUNTY IS AVAILABLE. THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ARE ACCESSIBLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION AT THE OFFICE OF UNITED WAY OF BERKS COUNTY: ALL DOCUMENTS AS REQUIRED BY FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL LAW, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IRS FORM 990. ANNUAL REPORT ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CAMPAIGN HIGHLIGHTS REPORT CODE OF ETHICS AND CONDUCT AND WHISTLEBLOWER POLICY RECORD RETENTION CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ORGANIZATIONAL BY-LAWS MISSION STATEMENT VISION STATEMENT PERSONS REQUESTING HARD COPIES OF DOCUMENTS SHALL BE PROVIDED INFORMATION THAT OFFERS THE REQUESTOR THE OPPORTUNITY TO ACCESS THE INFORMATION FREE OF CHARGE VIA THE WEB. UNITED WAY OF BERKS COUNTY SHALL CHARGE A REASONABLE FEE FOR COPYING COSTS AND THE ACTUAL COST OF POSTAGE BEFORE PROVIDING COPIES OF THE DOCUMENTS IF A HARD COPY IS REQUESTED. REASONABLE FEES FOR COPYING ARE CONSISTENT WITH THE IRS STANDARD CHARGE OF NO MORE THAN $.20 PER PAGE WHILE POSTAGE FEES SHALL BE THE ACTUAL COST INCURRED BY THE ORGANIZATION. THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ARE ACCESSIBLE VIA UNITED WAY OF BERKS COUNTY WEB-SITE AT WWW.UWBERKS.ORG. ANNUAL REPORT AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CAMPAIGN HIGHLIGHTS REPORT CODE OF ETHICS AND CONDUCT AND WHISTLEBLOWER POLICY LINKS TO FORM 990 VIA CHARITY NAVIGATOR AND GUIDESTAR MISSION STATEMENT VISION STATEMENT |
| FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: | UNREALIZED GAIN/LOSS ON BENEFICIAL INTEREST 88,752. |
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