2016-08-10T08:14:05-05:00 2015-12-31 351509921 Swartz Retson & Co PC 235 E 86th Avenue Merrillville IN 46410 990 2015-01-01 237170019 Lake Area United Way Inc LAKE 2199232302 221 West Ridge Road Griffith IN 46319 JOE STEPHAN VP FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION 2199232302 2016-08-05 1 Tamara L Lynch P00060108 2197693616 2015 2016-12-15 16:53:06Z JOE STEPHAN 221 WEST RIDGE ROAD GRIFFITH IN 46319 3088393 0 X WWW.LAUW.ORG X 1972 IN To improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of our community to advance the common good. 20 20 12 1000 0 0 4692349 3033105 10546 9966 20468 16812 49863 21928 4773226 3081811 3304153 2794763 0 0 903160 1177634 0 0 543975 455390 598893 4662703 4571290 110523 -1489479 3133643 1968170 1325710 1287413 1807933 680757 To improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of our community to advance the common good. 0 0 2794763 2794763 ALLOCATIONS TO UNITED WAY AGENCIES - PRIMARY FUNCTION OF UNITED WAY ORGANIZATION 782494 9966 PLANNING AND ALLOCATION - ASSESSING COMMUNITY NEEDS AND DETERMINING ALLOCATION PLANS 3577257 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 12 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 20 20 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 0 IN IL X X JOE STEPHAN 2199232302 221 W RIDGE ROAD GRIFFITH IN 46319 THOMAS DABERTIN TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 CHRISTINA HERRERA TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 JOHN P KENNEDY vicE CHAIR 1.00 X X 0 0 0 AARON MCDERMOTT chair 1.00 X X 0 0 0 THOMAS KIRSCH II TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 ALLEN M SPAJER TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 LYNETTE A JONES TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 MARLON R MITCHELL TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 SHELICE TOLBERT TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 DAN MURCHEK TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 MATT SALTANOVITZ secretary 1.00 X X 0 0 0 DAVE KOESTER TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 MICHAEL JASAITIS TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 DEBORA OWEN TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 JENNIFER SMITH TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 MARK TADE TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 SHAWN WAGONER TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 richard cioni tRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 christopher white tRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 sherri ziller tRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 marijo dluzak trUSTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 john gauderman tRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 bishop donald hying tRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 michaline tomich tRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 denise conlon tRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 P JOE STEPHAN V P OF FINANCE & ADMINISTR 40.00 X 64358 0 0 lisa daugherty president 40.00 X 130551 0 0 194909 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 10150 404460 2618495 3145 3033105 MONEY SMART 900099 9966 9966 9966 14023 14023 3733 0 944 3733 -944 2789 2789 0 10150 4350 -4350 -4350 2476 1288 1188 1188 MISCELLANEOUS 900099 25090 25090 25090 3081811 9966 0 38740 2794763 2794763 194909 43517 90468 60924 456250 203907 100404 151939 400199 132910 112691 154598 71989 26707 13437 31845 54287 21220 14904 18163 24208 24208 64616 39781 205 24630 45740 8627 6554 30559 43226 5449 3368 34409 13605 4452 3927 5226 15061 7207 1919 5935 11341 7788 1843 1710 23438 17721 2574 3143 11739 3531 3555 4653 SPECIAL EVENTS 143369 143369 other comunity impact i 91216 91216 UNITED WAY DUES 51197 51197 MISCELLANEOUS 19358 2741 10786 5831 40779 22351 8018 10410 4571290 3577257 450058 543975 77465 76982 1018587 996560 1468185 350869 26888 30964 446977 264160 185780 182817 356738 329978 3133643 1968170 48861 67601 18857 1276849 1200955 1325710 1287413 X -162502 -440284 1970435 1121041 0 0 1807933 680757 3133643 1968170 X -1489479 -20725 383028 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 9553319 4824148 4023684 4692349 3033105 26126605 9553319 4824148 4023684 4692349 3033105 26126605 9607567 16519038 22585 17000 10286 12944 14023 76838 10265 14818 32252 46604 27566 131505 26334948 28246 0.62730 0.52760 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 356738 330 -4150 16206 5199 331513 353855 5347 17892 15366 4990 356738 315394 9808 46874 14028 4193 353855 287997 1163 44131 13853 4044 315394 304450 8912 -8186 13294 3885 287997 0.83310 0.16690 1 0 83934 83934 248262 189240 59022 114781 74920 39861 182817 LEGACY FOUNDATION 329978 F 329978 ACCRUED PENSION LIABILITY 1200955 1200955 X 2588175 -20725 99593 78868 2509307 572504 572504 3081811 4098379 99593 5638 105231 3993148 578142 578142 4571290 Part V, Line 4: FUNDS GIVEN TO A LOCAL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION THROUGH LAKE AREA UNITED WAY, INC. TO PROVIDE CONTINUED FUNDING TO LAKE AREA UNITED WAY, INC. INCOME FROM FUNDS MAY BE USED FOR OPERATING PURPOSES. Part X, Line 2: When applicable, changes in benefits arising from current and prior tax positions taken by the Organization are recognized in the period in which the change occurs. Changes resulting from settlements with taxing authorities are recognized in the period that settlement occurs. Reductions in unrecognized tax benefits as a result of a lapse of the applicable statute of limitations are recognized in the period the statute lapses. Projected penalties and interest recognized on tax positions where it is reasonably possible that the Organization's tax position will not prevail in a review by taxing authorities are recognized as part of current period income tax expense. The current and three prior tax periods remain subject to examination by taxing jurisdictions. Part XI, Line 4b - Other Adjustments: DESIGNATED PASSTHROUGH REVENUE NOT INCLUDABLE IN FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 578,142. GAMING EXPENSES -1,288. Fundraising expenses -4,350. Part XII, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: GAMING EXPENSES 1,288. fundraising expenses 4,350. Part XII, Line 4b - Other Adjustments: DESIGNATED PASSTHROUGH EXPENSES NOT INCLUDABLE IN FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 578,142. 1 4 QUARTERS 4 LIFE COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION 6069 MUSTANG BREEZE TRAIL UNIT 102 HENDERSON NV 89011 272673566 501(C)(3) 5000 ALLOCATION DESIGNATED BY DONOR AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY INC 250 WILLIAMS ST NW ATLANTA GA 30303 131788491 501(C)(3) 5000 ALLOCATION DESIGNATED BY DONOR AMERICAN RED CROSS - LAKE COUNTY 791 EAST 83TH AVENUE MERRILLVILLE IN 46410 351587902 501(C)(3) 180000 ANNUAL ALLOCATION ANCILLA SYSTEMS INC (AKA NAZARETH HOME) 1419 S LAKE PARK AVENUE HOBART IN 46342 362609644 501(C)(3) 15050 ALLOCATION DESIGNATED BY DONOR ARC BRIDGES 2650 WEST 35TH AVENUE GARY IN 46408 351055076 501(C)(3) 110000 ANNUAL ALLOCATION PLUS $30,000 DESIGNATED BY DONOR BOOKS BRUSHES & BANDS FOR EDUCATION INC 5920 HOHMAN AVENUE HAMMOND IN 46320 352122525 501(C)(3) 25000 ALLOCATION DESIGNATED BY DONOR BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA CALUMET COUNCIL 8751 CALUMET AVENUE MUNSTER IN 46321 350867968 501(C)(3) 75000 ANNUAL ALLOCATION PLUS $10,000 DESIGNATED BY DONOR BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF NWI 8392 MISSISSIPPI STREET 2ND FLOOR MERRILLVILLE IN 46410 350941137 501(C)(3) 303352 ANNUAL ALLOCATION CAMPAGNA ACADEMY 7403 CLINE AVENUE SCHERERVILLE IN 46375 351068483 501(C)(3) 7404 ALLOCATION DESIGNATED BY DONOR CATHOLIC CHARITIES DIOCESE OF GARY 940 BROADWAY GARY IN 46402 351122204 501(C)(3) 286400 ANNUAL ALLOCATION PLUS $220,000 DESIGNATED BY DONOR CEREBRAL PALSY OF NORTHWEST INDIANA INC AKA CENTER FOR POSSIBILITIES 22 TYLER AVENUE HOBART IN 46342 351169900 501(C)(3) 9000 ANNUAL ALLOCATION CHALLENGER LEARNING CENTER OF NORTHWEST INDIANA INC 2300 173RD STREET HAMMOND IN 46323 351995603 501(C)(3) 15000 ALLOCATION DESIGNATED BY DONOR CRISIS CENTER 101 N MONTGOMERY GARY IN 46403 351324480 501(C)(3) 53000 ANNUAL ALLOCATION CroSSROADS YMCA 2148 SUPERIOR AVENUE GRIFFITH IN 46319 351369437 501(C)(3) 130000 ANNUAL ALLOCATION PLUS $85,000 DESIGNATED BY DONOR GARY NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES 300 W 21ST AVENUE GARY IN 46407 351188882 501(C)(3) 85000 ANNUAL ALLOCATION GIRL SCOUTS OF GREATER CHICAGO AND NWI 20 SOUTH CLARK ST CHICAGO IN 60603 363871241 501(C)(3) 102000 ANNUAL ALLOCATION GREATER HAMMOND COMMUNITY SERVICES 824 HOFFMAN STREET HAMMOND IN 46327 351398205 501(C)(3) 140400 ANNUAL ALLOCATION PLUS $30,000 DESIGNATED BY DONOR HAMMOND COMMUNITY WATCH 1115 170TH PL HAMMOND IN 46324 200682610 501(C)(3) 20000 ALLOCATION DESIGNATED BY DONOR HAMMOND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (TOWLE THEATER) 5246 HOHMAN AVENUE HAMMOND IN 46320 351581423 501(C)(3) 30000 ALLOCATION DESIGNATED BY DONOR HAMMOND EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC 41 WILLIAMS STREET HAMMOND IN 46320 351572375 501(C)(3) 7760 ALLOCATION DESIGNATED BY DONOR AMATEUR ATHLETIC UNIONS OF THE US INC 7007 TAPPER AVENUE HAMMOND IN 46324 900813169 501(C)(3) 5000 ALLOCATION DESIGNATED BY DONOR HAVEN HOUSE PO BOX 508 HAMMOND IN 46325 351725951 501(C)(3) 50100 ANNUAL ALLOCATION PLUS $17,500 DESIGNATED BY DONOR HESSVILLE LITTLE LEAGUE PO BOX 2123 HAMMOND IN 46323 237175042 501(C)(3) 18000 ALLOCATION DESIGNATED BY DONOR HESSVILLE YOUTH HOOPS PO BOX 2576 HAMMOND IN 46323 352000638 501(C)(3) 5000 ALLOCATION DESIGNATED BY DONOR HOBART FAMILY YMCA 601 WEST 40TH PLACE HOBART IN 46342 351382817 501(C)(3) 42000 ANNUAL ALLOCATION INDIANA LEGAL SERVICES INC 7863 BROADWAY MERRILLVILLE IN 46410 356059654 501(C)(3) 46800 ANNUAL ALLOCATION LAKE COUNTY IN ECONOMIC ALLIANCE 9101 TAFT ST MERRILLVILLE IN 464105431 351598214 501(C)(3) 15000 ALLOCATION DESIGNATED BY DONOR MEALS ON WHEELS OF NORTHWEST INDIANA INC 8446 VIRGINIA STREET MERRILLVILLE IN 46410 311168281 501(C)(3) 111300 ANNUAL ALLOCATION MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA OF LAKE COUNTY 5201 FOUNTAIN DRIVE SUITE 1 CROWN POINT IN 46307 351014213 501(C)(3) 78000 ANNUAL ALLOCATION NORTHWEST INDIANA COMMUNITY ACTION CORP (2-1-1) 5240 FOUNTAIN DRIVE CROWN POINT IN 46307 351112290 501(C)(3) 80000 FUNDING FOR AREA 2-1-1 CALL CENTER NWI SPECIAL EDUCATION COOPERATIVE 2150 W 97TH PLACE CROWN POINT IN 46307 351396399 GOVERNMENTAL INSTR. 40000 ALLOCATION DESIGNATED BY DONOR PARENTS AS TEACHERS OF LAKE COUNTY DBA EARLY LEARNING PARTNERSHIP OF NWI 6530 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVENUE HAMMOND IN 46323 352109773 501(C)(3) 53000 ANNUAL ALLOCATION PURDUE UNIVERSITY CALUMET 2200 169TH ST HAMMOND IN 46323 356002041 501(C)(3) 100 ALLOCATION disignated by donor SOJOURNER TRUTH HOUSE 410 W 13TH AVE GARY IN 46407 270296707 501(C)(3) 336 ALLOCATION DESIGNATED BY DONOR SOUTH SHORE ARTS INC 1040 RIDGE ROAD MUNSTER IN 46321 237049722 501(C)(3) 10000 ALLOCATION DESIGNATED BY DONOR ST CASIMIRS ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 4340 JOHNSON AVENUE HAMMOND IN 46327 350883494 501(C)(3) 10000 ALLOCATION DESIGNATED BY DONOR ST JOSEPH'S CARMELITE HOME 4840 GRASSELLI AVE EAST CHICAGO IN 46312 351117320 501(C)(3) 1292 ALLOCATION DESIGNATED BY DONOR ST JUDE HOUSE 12490 MARSHALL STREET CROWN POINT IN 46307 351905782 501(C)(3) 46000 ANNUAL ALLOCATION THE CARING PLACE 150 LINCOLNWAY SUITE 3002 VALPARAISO IN 46383 310944075 501(C)(3) 20000 ANNUAL ALLOCATION THE SALVATION ARMY 8225 COLUMBIA AVENUE MUNSTER IN 46321 362167910 501(C)(3) 131871 ANNUAL ALLOCATION TRADEWINDS 3198 E 83RD PLACE MERRILLVILLE IN 46410 351139485 501(C)(3) 119704 ANNUAL ALLOCATION plus $5,000 allocated by donor UNITED CITIZENS ASSOCIATION INC 2148 SUPERIOR AVENUE WHITING IN 46394 351371891 501(C)(3) 7500 ALLOCATION DESIGNATED BY DONOR UNITED WAY OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO 333 S WABASH AVE 30TH FLR CHICAGO IL 60604 300200478 501(C)(3) 5554 ALLOCATION DESIGNATED BY DONOR UNITED WAY OF PORTER COUNTY 951 EASTPORT CENTRE DRIVE VALPARAISO IN 46383 356006484 501(C)(3) 35203 VOLUNTEER ACTION CENTER URBAN LEAGUE OF NWI 3101 BROADWAY GARY IN 46409 351178594 501(C)(3) 57400 ANNUAL ALLOCATION YWCA OF NWI 150 WEST 15TH AVENUE GARY IN 46407 350868221 501(C)(3) 70000 ANNUAL ALLOCATION Bishop noll institute 1519 hoffman st hammond IN 46327 351007097 501(C)(3) 10000 annual allocation downtown hammond council inc 5129 hohman avenue 2nd flr hAMMOND IN 46320 351013394 501(C)(3) 30000 annual allocation Hammond reads inc PO Box 606 hAMMOND IN 46325 743115587 501(C)(3) 5000 allocation designated by donor Northwest indiana quality of life council inc dba one region 601 w 45th avenue munstER IN 46321 352117392 501(C)(3) 5000 annual allocation northwest indiana reinvestment alliance 5948 hohman hammond IN 46320 331166773 501(C)(3) 5000 annual allocation pulaski park neighborhood association inc 4120 s grover avenue hAMMOND IN 46327 352113999 501(C)(3) 29000 annual allocation Part I, Line 2: AGENCIES WHICH RECEIVE FUNDING FROM LAKE AREA UNITED WAY, INC. ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE FEDERAL FORM 990 AND A COPY OF THE ANNUAL AUDIT EACH YEAR TO THE LAKE AREA UNITED WAY, INC. ALLOCATIONS COMMITTEE. IN ADDITION, AN ANNUAL CITIZEN'S REVIEW IS PERFORMED WITH THE AGENCIES' EXECUTIVES AND BOARD BY THE LAKE AREA UNITED WAY, INC.'S AGENCY REVIEW COMMITTEE. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES FOR THE AGENCIES ARE REVIEWED AND MEASURED BY THE LAKE AREA UNITED WAY, INC.'S ALLOCATIONS COMMITTEE. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 4 THERE WERE SOME STRUCTURAL CHANGES MADE TO THE BY-LAWS AS FOLLOWS. ARTICLE II TOOK OUT REFERENCE TO THE INDIANA CODE. ARTICLE VI, SECTION 1 INCREASED BOARD SIZE TO 35 SECTION 4 ADDED NEW SECTION ON RESIGNATION AND REMOVAL OF BOARD MEMBERS ARTICLE VII, SECTION 3 CHANGED WORDING REQUIRING NOTIFICATION OF MEETINGS TO BOARD TO NO LESS THAN 7 DAYS BEFORE THE MEETING. SECTION 8 ALLOW FOR TELEPHONE AND ELECTRONIC ATTENDANCE WITH CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS SECTION 9 ALLOWS FOR WRITTEN CONSENT AND EMAIL VOTING ARTICLE VIII, SECTION 1 REDEFINES THE LIST OF OFFICERS FOR THE BOARD SECTIONS 2-7 MODIFIES AND EXPANDS ON ROLES OF EACH BOARD OFFICER AND ADDS THE TITLE OF TREASURER FOR THE FINANCE CHAIR ELIMINATED THE OLD ARTICLE X, XECTION 5 ON BONDS FOR THE FINANCE CHAIR ARTICLE XII, SECTION 1 CHANGED TITLES OF THOSE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN CHECKS BASED ON CURRECT TITLES ARTICLE XVII ADDED SECTIONS FOR INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE FOR SPECIFIC EMPLOYEE AND BOARD GROUPS Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 8b THERE IS NO COMMITTEE WITH AUTHORITY TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE GOVERNING BOARD. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11 FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE VICE PRESIDENT OF operations AND THE FINANCE COMMITTEE PRIOR TO FILING. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c The board and staff are required to list any conflicts each year. If there are any, the board reviews them in a general board meeting. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 THE PRESIDENT'S COMPENSATION IS REVIEWED BY SELECT MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. A PERFORMANCE REVIEW IS COMPLETED, AND FEEDBACK IS DISCLOSED TO THE PRESIDENT. ANY SALARY ADJUSTMENT IS COMMUNICATED BY THE BOARD TO THE CFO, THROUGH THE BOARD PRESIDENT OR THE CHAIR OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE. THE OTHER EXECUTIVES ARE REVIEWED BY THE PRESIDENT, WHO MAKES SALARY RECOMMENDATIONS BASED ON INDUSTRY DATA AND PERFORMANCE REVIEWS. THESE ARE SUBMITTED FOR FINANCE COMMITTEE APPROVAL DURING THE ANNUAL BUDGET REVIEW PROCESS. ALL OTHER EMPLOYEES ARE EVALUATED BY DEPARTMENT HEADS AND THE FINANCE COMMITTEE REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE RESULTS. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 Governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available upon request. Form 990, Part XI, line 9: PENSION RELATED CHANGES OTHER THAN PERIODIC PENSION COST 383,028. FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C THE PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.