2015-11-12T15:11:02-06:00 2015-06-30 470677245 HBE BECKER MEYER LOVE LLP 7140 STEPHANIE LANE PO BOX 23110 LINCOLN NE 685423110 990 2014-07-01 470376624 UNITED WAY OF LINCOLN AND LANCASTER COUNTY UNIT 4024417700 238 S 13 ST LINCOLN NE 68508 BRIAN WACHMAN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 4024417700 2015-10-23 1 KRYSTAL L SIEBRANDT CPA CFE P00543870 4024234343 2015-10-23 2014 2016-02-25 16:41:14Z BRIAN WACHMAN 238 S 13 ST LINCOLN NE 68508 7458345 0 X WWW.UNITEDWAYLINCOLN.ORG X 1945 NE FUNDING TO LOCAL IMPACT PARTNERS WHO FOCUS ON ACHIEVING OUTCOMES IN THE TWO SPECIFIC AREAS DETERMINED TO BE ESSENTIAL IN IMPROVING PEOPLE'S LIVES AND STRENGTHENING OUR COMMUNITY:1) CHILDREN ARE READY TO ENTER AND SUCCEED IN SCHOOL;2) ASSISTING THOSE IN CRISIS BY INCREASING: FOOD SECURITY, SHELTER SECURITY, AND VICTIM SAFETY AND ENSURING PREPAREDNESS FOR COMMUNITY DISASTERS. 28 28 20 1914 0 0 7070953 7234476 0 0 10775 9702 133886 133423 7215614 7377601 5520476 5347744 0 0 976215 1048303 0 0 831363 586281 799147 7082972 7195194 132642 182407 6950440 7217922 5908213 5993288 1042227 1224634 X TO IMPROVE LIVES BY MOBILIZING THE CARING POWER OF THE LINCOLN AND LANCASTER COUNTY COMMUNITY. 0 0 1312058 1312058 COMMUNITY IMPACT FOCUS AREA:INVESTING IN LINCOLN'S FUTURE: OUR CHILDREN. (SEE DETAILED LIST OF PROGRAMS IN THIS FOCUS AREA ON SCHEDULE O).DURING THE 2014-2015 FISCAL YEAR, FUNDED PROGRAMS REPORTED THE FOLLOWING:1)88% OF SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN IMPROVED THEIR ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE2)94% OF CHILDREN (AGE 0-5) MET DEVELOPMENTAL MILESTONES3)86% OF SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN ADVANCED TO THE NEXT GRADE LEVEL4)84% OF CHILDREN IMPROVED THEIR BEHAVIOR OR FUNCTIONAL SCORES 780000 780000 COMMUNITY IMPACT FOCUS AREA: ASSISTING THOSE IN CRISIS (SEE DETAILED LIST OF PROGRAMS IN THIS FOCUS AREA ON SCHEDULE O).DURING THE 2014-2015 FISCAL YEAR, FUNDED PROGRAMS REPORTED THE FOLLOWING: 76,562 EMERGENCY AND TRANSITIONAL SHELTER NIGHTS WERE PROVIDED TO HOMELESS FAMILIES 44,429 ADDITIONAL SHELTER NIGHTS WERE PROVIDED TO WOMEN AND THEIR CHILDREN SEEKING SAFETY FROM DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/SEXUAL ABUSE263,471 MEALS WERE SERVED TO HUNGRY CHILDREN AND ADULTS2,940 SAFETY PLANS WERE DEVELOPED FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN WHO ARE VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ABUSE45,339 CLIENTS RECEIVED FOOD ASSISTANCE 228711 228711 ENGAGE. EMPOWER.GRADUATE (EEG): THE WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP COUNCIL AND EMERGING LEADERS COUNCIL GROUPS COMBINED TO SUPPORT BREAKTHROUGH OPPORTUNITIES IN THE MCPHEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL COMMUNITY. THE RESULTING INITIATIVE SUPPORTS MULTIPLE PROGRAMS THAT EMPOWER FAMILIES AND STUDENTS TO STRIVE FOR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AND ON-TIME GRADUATION THUS SETTING THEM UP FOR LONG-TERM SUCCESS. $228,711 WAS ALLOCATED TO THE FOLLOWING EEG SUPPORTED PROGRAMS: JUMP START TO KINDERGARTEN, FAMILY LITERACY, PARENT EDUCATION, MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, SUMMER ENRICHMENT, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, AND MENTORING. 40000 40000 2-1-1 CALL CENTER: THIS NATIONWIDE COLLABORATIVE INITIATIVE PROVIDES INFORMATION AND REFERRAL FOR HUMAN SERVICE NEEDS 24 HOURS PER DAY/SEVEN DAYS A WEEK. UNITED WAY OF THE MIDLANDS IN OMAHA HOUSES THE CALL CENTER FOR THE STATE AND TRACKS DATA THAT IS SPECIFIC TO EACH PARTICIPATING COMMUNITY. DURING THE 2014-2015 FISCAL YEAR, 5,638 CALLS WERE RECEIVED. THE MAJORITY OF CALLERS WERE SEEKING HOUSING AND UTILITIES ASSISTANCE. UNITED WAY ALLOCATED $40,000 FOR THIS INITIATIVE. 38000 38000 COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTERS (CLC): $38,000 HAS BEEN ALLOCATED TO THE CLYDE MALONE COMMUNITY CENTER AS THE LEAD AGENCY TO SUPPORT THE SITE SUPERVISOR POSITION AND PROGRAMMING LOCATED AT CULLER MIDDLE SCHOOL. THE CLC INITIATIVE IS FOCUSED ON ACHIEVING THREE MAJOR OUTCOMES: IMPROVED STUDENT LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT; STRONG AND SUPPORTIVE FAMILIES; AND ENGAGED NEIGHBORHOODS. DURING THE 2014-2015 SCHOOL YEAR, 126 STUDENTS ATTENDED THE CLC FOR 30 DAYS OR MORE. IN TEACHER ASSESSED RATINGS OF PERFORMANCE, STUDENTS SCORED HIGHER THAN THE STATEWIDE AVERAGE IN ALL CATEGORIES (READING 20%, WRITING 11%, MATH 12% AND SCIENCE 15%.) ALL OF THE REGULAR ATTENDERS HAD NO OUT OF SCHOOL DAYS DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR. 24538 24538 WOMEN IN PHILANTHROPY (WIP) INITIATIVE: UNITED WAY'S ANNUAL WIP HELPING HANDS AUCTION RAISED FUNDS TO PROVIDE DIAPERS AND CLOTHING TO LOW INCOME FAMILIES. THE WIP INITIATIVE AWARDED $24,538 TO SEVEN UNITED WAY PARTNER AGENCIES TO PURCHASE DIAPERS AND CLOTHING FOR THE LOW-INCOME CHILDREN AND FAMILIES THEY SERVE. 10000 10000 SUMMER FOOD PROGRAM: $10,000 WAS ALLOCATED FOR THIS PROGRAM WHICH IS SPONSORED BY THE LINCOLN-LANCASTER COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT. IN THE SUMMER OF 2015, THERE WERE 42 FEEDING SITES WITH 89,846 MEALS (31,630 BREAKFASTS AND 58,216 LUNCHES) SERVED TO ELIGIBLE CHILDREN. THIS IS AN AVERAGE OF 1,727 MEALS PER DAY OVER THE 52 DAYS WITH MORE THAN 2,850 CHILDREN RECEIVING MEALS AT LEAST PERIODICALLY THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER. 10000 10000 THE CAREER ACADEMY: UNITED WAY FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,000 SUPPORTS SCHOLARSHIPS FOR LOW-INCOME STUDENTS TO ATTEND THE PROGRAM THAT HELPS PREPARE THEM FOR POST-HIGH SCHOOL OPPORTUNITIES IN THE WORKFORCE AND/OR HIGHER EDUCATION. 5000 5000 BRIDGES OUT OF POVERTY: UNITED WAY IS ALLOCATING $5,000 TO THIS NEW COMMUNITY EDUCATION EFFORT WHICH FOSTERS A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF POVERTY. THIS DEEPER UNDERSTANDING SPURS INNOVATIVE ACTION AND PROVIDES TOOLS FOR CHANGE THAT CAN LEAD TO LOWERING POVERTY RATES. THE EDUCATION CURRICULUM EXAMINES ECONOMIC CLASS, HIDDEN RULES, AND MENTAL MODELS THAT EXIST WITHIN EACH CLASS TO FACILITATE CHANGES IN COMMUNITY SERVICE DELIVERY THAT CREATE MORE EFFECTIVE OUTCOMES. 5000 5000 LINCOLN VITAL SIGNS/PROSPER LINCOLN: UNITED WAY HAS ALLOCATED $5,000 TO THIS COMMUNITY WIDE INITIATIVE WHOSE PURPOSE IS TO COLLECTIVELY DEFINE AND ADDRESS COMMUNITY ISSUES IN LINCOLN. THIS FUNDING WILL SUPPORT FACILITATIVE EFFORTS TO IDENTIFY, REACH CONSENSUS ON PRIORITIES, AND ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY IN ONE TO THREE TARGETED COMMUNITY INITIATIVES WHICH WILL CREATE COLLECTIVE CHANGE IN LINCOLN. 7762 7762 VIRTUAL BOOK DRIVE: AN ONLINE CAMPAIGN SPONSORED BY THE UNITED WAY WOMEN IN PHILANTHROPY AND EMERGING LEADERS GROUPS RAISED $7,762 FOR THE PURCHASE OF BOOKS AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR CHILDREN IN THE LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. VOLUNTEERS DURING DAY OF ACTION AND DAY OF CARING READ AND DISTRIBUTED OVER 1,912 BOOKS TO 1,256 CHILDREN. 4462 4462 BACKGROUND CHECKS: UNITED WAY ALLOCATED $4,462 TO ITS PARTNER AGENCIES TO CONDUCT BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS SERVING VULNERABLE POPULATIONS. 4261 4261 DATA-TRACKING PROJECT: THIS PROJECT RECEIVED $4,261 IN A JOINTLY FUNDED EFFORT WITH THE JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE TO HELP TRACK FOOD PANTRY AND FOOD DISTRIBUTION EFFORTS IN THE COMMUNITY. OUR OUTCOME GOAL IS TO DETERMINE AN UNDUPLICATED COUNT OF CLIENTS SERVED SO WE CAN BETTER INCREASE THEIR FOOD STABILITY. 2650038 2650038 150437 DESIGNATIONS: UNITED WAY PROCESSED $2,650,038 IN DONOR-DESIGNATED FUNDS. DONOR-DESIGNATED FUNDS ARE CONTRIBUTIONS SPECIFICALLY DIRECTED BY THE DONOR TO OTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. UNITED WAY OF LINCOLN AND LANCASTER COUNTY ACTS IN A FISCAL AGENT CAPACITY TO COLLECT, PROCESS, AND DISBURSE THE FUNDS. ORGANIZATIONS MUST HAVE TAX EXEMPT STATUS AND BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE PATRIOT ACT. 1047473 227914 PROGRAM GENERAL OPERATING COSTS: EXPENSES OF $912,034 WERE INCURRED BY THE ORGANIZATION TO ASSESS COMMUNITY NEEDS; PROVIDE OUTCOME MEASUREMENT TRAINING TO VARIOUS ENTITIES IN THE COMMUNITY; PROVIDE PROGRAM ASSESSMENT, REVIEW, AND SELECTION; ADMINISTER GRANTS; PROVIDE FINANCIAL AND STEWARDSHIP OVERSIGHT OF GRANT RECIPIENTS; AND PARTICIPATE IN COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS TO ADVANCE COMMON GOALS IN THE TWO FOCUSED AREAS. 3846534 3026975 150437 6167303 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 7 0 1 20 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 X 28 28 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 X X X MARY ALDRICH-KNIGHT 4024417178 238 SOUTH 13TH STREET LINCOLN NE 68508 JENNIFER BRINKMAN IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT-2014 1.00 X X 0 0 0 BARRY GATES IMMEDIATE PAST PRES-2015; PRES-2014 1.00 X X 0 0 0 CATHERINE LANG TREASURER-2014 1.00 X X 0 0 0 JAN GARVIN TREASURER-2015 1.00 X X 0 0 0 DENNIS STEEN SECRETARY-2014 & 2015 1.00 X X 0 0 0 NICK CUSICK PRESIDENT-ELECT-2014; PRESIDENT-2015 1.00 X X 0 0 0 MAUREEN BRASE-HOUCHIN DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 MICHAEL COX DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 FRANK EMAN DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 CAMERON HINDS DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 DR STEVE JOEL PRESIDENT-ELECT-2015 1.00 X X 0 0 0 MONICA LEDBETTER DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 LORI MCCLURG DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 TJ MCDOWELL DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 JUDY MUYSKENS DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 DAN PUDENZ DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 KEN VANCLEAVE DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 JAN ZOUCHA DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 BRIAN BECK DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 DWIGHT BROWN DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 COLLEEN JONES DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 PHILIP MULLIN DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 RYAN NELSON DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 LINDA ROBINSON RUTZ DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 TIM SABO ASSISTANT TREASURER 1.00 X X 0 0 0 JEFF SYLVESTER DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 CHRIS CALLIHAN DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 BILL MUELLER DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 KIM ROBAK DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 DORIS ROBERTSON DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 KEVIN WAILES DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 BRIAN WACHMAN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X 119249 0 8515 MARY ALDRICH-KNIGHT CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 40.00 X 72832 0 605 192081 0 9120 1 0 0 0 0 30200 2500 7201776 135183 7234476 9702 9702 63730 30200 80744 -17014 -17014 ADMINISTRATIVE INCOME 900099 150437 150437 150437 7377601 150437 0 -7312 5347744 5347744 215694 60694 63211 91789 653204 245042 48845 359317 33711 11087 2483 20141 84195 26849 10140 47206 61499 20861 7831 32807 8850 8850 40232 14196 5205 20831 186394 87979 3354 95061 7991 2580 1317 4094 99085 31239 12861 54985 9061 1648 1460 5953 7234 100 2428 4706 15847 5071 2060 8716 7316 2316 954 4046 BAD DEBT EXPENSE 229269 229269 MEMBERSHIP DUES 70932 21771 11133 38028 OTHER PROGRAM EXPENSE 34183 34183 EQUIPMENT RENTAL AND MA 26549 13138 2199 11212 56204 11536 12197 32471 7195194 6167303 196528 831363 2974751 3205913 1293499 1294171 2566163 2621629 46283 38997 31892 23303 196422 162513 37852 33909 6950440 7217922 82107 107739 2085375 2130058 79304 83946 3661427 3671545 5908213 5993288 X 1042227 1224634 1042227 1224634 6950440 7217922 182407 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 6285131 6501520 6997063 7070953 7234476 34089143 6285131 6501520 6997063 7070953 7234476 34089143 34089143 19789 17103 12791 10775 9702 70160 197390 220625 208946 227122 214167 1068250 35227553 0.96770 0.97020 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 196422 162513 33909 33909 COMMUNITY COLLABORATIVES PAYABLE 389848 CUSTODIAL FUNDS 46057 CAMPAIGN DESIGNATIONS 1930737 OPERATIONS PAYABLE 1304903 3671545 X 4579295 257 80744 81001 4498294 2879307 2879307 7377601 4396888 257 80744 81001 4315887 2879307 2879307 7195194 PART X, LINE 2: THE ORGANIZATION IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, EXCEPT ON NET INCOME DERIVED FROM UNRELATED BUSINESS ACTIVITIES. FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2015, THE ORGANIZATION HAD NO UNRELATED BUSINESS ACTIVITY. THE ORGANIZATION BELIEVES IT HAS APPROPRIATE SUPPORT FOR ANY TAX POSITIONS TAKEN, AND AS SUCH, DOES NOT HAVE ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT ARE MATERIAL TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: DIRECT FUNDRAISING EXPENSE 80,744. PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: DONOR DESIGNATIONS 2,650,038. PROVISION FOR UNCOLLECTIBLE PLEDGES 229,269. PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: DIRECT FUNDRAISING EXPENSE 80,744. PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: DONOR DESIGNATIONS 2,650,038. PROVISION FOR UNCOLLECTIBLE PLEDGES 229,269. HELPING HANDS AUCTION 52815 30200 22615 10985 4789 GOLF TOURNAMENT 28110 28110 11830 3669 80925 30200 50725 22815 8458 31273 19452 1 AMERICAN FRIENDS OF JAMAICA 1697 BROADWAY STE 502 NEW YORK CITY NY 10019 133115102 501(C)(3) 9500 DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT AMERICAN RED CROSS - CORNHUSKER CHAPTER PO BOX 83267 LINCOLN NE 685013267 470376573 501(C)(3) 78000 PROGRAM OPERATING COST AMERICAN RED CROSS - CORNHUSKER CHAPTER PO BOX 83267 LINCOLN NE 685013267 470376573 501(C)(3) 32678 DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. AMERICA'S CHARITIES 14150 NEWBROOK DRIVE SUITE 100 CHANTILLY VA 20151 541517707 501(C)(3) 5950 DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT ANIMAL CHARITIES OF AMERICA 1100 LARKSPUR LANDING CIR STE 340 LARKSPUR CA 94939 943193389 501(C)(3) 8852 DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. ARC OF LINCOLNLANCASTER COUNTY 5730 R ST STE C-2 LINCOLN NE 68505 470498629 501(C)(3) 5000 PROGRAM OPERATING COST. ASIAN COMMUNITY AND CULTURAL CENTER 2615 O ST STE A LINCOLN NE 685101385 470807501 501(C)(3) 10000 PROGRAM OPERATING COST. BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF LINCOLNLANCASTER COUNTY PO BOX 22344 LINCOLN NE 685422344 208677226 501(C)(3) 25000 PROGRAM OPERATING COST. BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF LINCOLNLANCASTER COUNTY PO BOX 22344 LINCOLN NE 685422344 208677226 501(C)(3) 14030 DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT BRYAN FOUNDATION 1600 S 48TH ST LINCOLN NE 685061283 237005720 501(C)(3) 9860 DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT CAPITAL HUMANE SOCIETY 2320 PARK BLVD LINCOLN NE 68502 470376622 501(C)(3) 7125 DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. CASA FOR LANCASTER COUNTY 1141 H ST STE C LINCOLN NE 685081601 470833799 501(C)(3) 21000 PROGRAM OPERATING COST CASA FOR LANCASTER COUNTY 1141 H ST STE C LINCOLN NE 685081601 470833799 501(C)(3) 12240 DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES 2241 O ST LINCOLN NE 685101122 470751554 501(C)(3) 43000 PROGRAM OPERATING COST. CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES 2241 O ST LINCOLN NE 685101122 470751554 501(C)(3) 115887 DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES 2241 O ST LINCOLN NE 685101122 470751554 501(C)(3) 14151 DONOR DESIGNATED, 3RD PARTY PROCESSED, FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. CBOL - HOUSE FOR NEW LIFE 233 S 13TH ST SUITE 1900 LINCOLN NE 68508 470707083 501(C)(3) 18114 DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. CEDARS YOUTH SERVICES 6601 PIONEERS BLVD STE 1 LINCOLN NE 685065260 470551975 501(C)(3) 381500 PROGRAM OPERATING COST. CEDARS YOUTH SERVICES 6601 PIONEERS BLVD STE 1 LINCOLN NE 685065260 470551975 501(C)(3) 40791 DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. CENTER FOR PEOPLE IN NEED INC 3901 N 27TH ST UNIT 1 LINCOLN NE 685214177 061669552 501(C)(3) 25000 PROGRAM OPERATING COST CENTER FOR PEOPLE IN NEED INC 3901 N 27TH ST UNIT 1 LINCOLN NE 685214177 061669552 501(C)(3) 24918 DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. CHRISTIAN SERVICE CHARITIES PO BOX 79704 BALTIMORE MD 212799704 943193374 501(C)(3) 8785 DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. CITY IMPACT 400 N 27TH ST LINCOLN NE 685033103 470800906 501(C)(3) 35000 PROGRAM OPERATING COST. CITY IMPACT 400 N 27TH ST LINCOLN NE 685033103 470800906 501(C)(3) 34573 DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP OF LANCASTER & SAUNDERS COUNTY 210 O ST LINCOLN NE 685082322 470491162 501(C)(3) 95000 PROGRAM OPERATING COST. COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP OF LANCASTER & SAUNDERS COUNTY 210 O ST LINCOLN NE 685082322 470491162 501(C)(3) 6160 PROGRAM OPERATING COST - IMPACT INITIATIVE. COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP OF LANCASTER & SAUNDERS COUNTY 210 O ST LINCOLN NE 685082322 470491162 501(C)(3) 5610 DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT COMMUNITY CROPS 1551 S 2ND ST LINCOLN NE 685021908 203174357 501(C)(3) 11000 PROGRAM OPERATING COST. COMMUNITY CROPS 1551 S 2ND ST LINCOLN NE 685021908 203174357 501(C)(3) 9236 DONOR DESIGNATED GENERAL SUPPORT COMMUNITY HEALTH CHARITIES PO BOX 75153 BALTIMORE MD 212755153 136167225 501(C)(3) 8716 DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. COMMUNITY HEALTH CHARITIES OF NEBRASKA 212 S 74TH ST STE 205 OMAHA NE 68114 237162972 501(C)(3) 598880 DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. COMMUNITY SERVICES FUND 215 CENTENNIAL MALL S STE 509 LINCOLN NE 685081809 363431222 501(C)(3) 508431 DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. COMMUNITY SERVICES FUND 215 CENTENNIAL MALL S STE 509 LINCOLN NE 685081809 363431222 501(C)(3) 9059 DONOR DESIGNATED, 3RD PARTY PROCESSED, FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. CORNHUSKER COUNCIL #324 BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA INC PO BOX 269 WALTON NE 684610269 470378985 501(C)(3) 5000 PROGRAM OPERATING COST. CORNHUSKER COUNCIL #324 BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA INC PO BOX 269 WALTON NE 684610269 470378985 501(C)(3) 30702 DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. CORNHUSKER UNITED WAY PO BOX 75153 CRETE NE 683330075 363236963 501(C)(3) 6642 DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT EL CENTRO DE LAS AMERICAS 2032 U ST LINCOLN NE 685032955 470658284 501(C)(3) 40000 PROGRAM OPERATING COST. FAMILY SERVICE ASSOCIATION OF LINCOLN 501 S 7TH ST LINCOLN NE 685082920 470376584 501(C)(3) 165000 PROGRAM OPERATING COST. FAMILY SERVICE ASSOCIATION OF LINCOLN 501 S 7TH ST LINCOLN NE 685082920 470376584 501(C)(3) 10755 DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. FIRST PLYMOUTH CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 2000 D ST LINCOLN NE 68502 470376589 501(C)(3) 24050 DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. FOOD BANK OF LINCOLN INC 4840 DORIS BAIR CIR STE A LINCOLN NE 685041465 470640293 501(C)(3) 40000 PROGRAM OPERATING COST. FOOD BANK OF LINCOLN INC 4840 DORIS BAIR CIR STE A LINCOLN NE 685041465 470640293 501(C)(3) 126366 DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT FOOD BANK OF LINCOLN INC 4840 DORIS BAIR CIR STE A LINCOLN NE 685041465 470640293 501(C)(3) 5000 PROGRAM OPERATING COST - IMPACT INITIATIVE THE FOUNDATION FOR LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS PO BOX 82889 LINCOLN NE 68501 363490560 501(C)(3) 10000 PROGRAM OPERATING COST - IMPACT INITIATIVE FREMONT AREA UNITED WAY 605 N BROAD ST FREMONT NE 68025 476000166 501(C)(3) 5433 DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT FRESH START INC 6433 HAVELOCK AVE LINCOLN NE 685071332 363785810 501(C)(3) 30000 PROGRAM OPERATING COST. FRESH START INC 6433 HAVELOCK AVE LINCOLN NE 685071332 363785810 501(C)(3) 13217 DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT FRIENDSHIP HOME OF LINCOLN INC PO BOX 85358 LINCOLN NE 685015358 470619855 501(C)(3) 94227 PROGRAM OPERATING COST. FRIENDSHIP HOME OF LINCOLN INC PO BOX 85358 LINCOLN NE 685015358 470619855 501(C)(3) 59036 DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT GAGE COUNTY UNITED WAY PO BOX 395 BEATRICE NE 683100395 476024389 501(C)(3) 7791 DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. GLOBAL IMPACT PO BOX 409616 ATLANTA GA 30384 521273585 501(C)(3) 8242 DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. GOOD NEIGHBOR COMMUNITY CENTER 2617 Y ST LINCOLN NE 685031750 200391739 501(C)(3) 25000 PROGRAM OPERATING COST. GOOD NEIGHBOR COMMUNITY CENTER 2617 Y ST LINCOLN NE 685031750 200391739 501(C)(3) 12256 DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT GUIDANCE TO SUCCESS YOUTH CLUB 6500 HOLDREGE ST LINCOLN NE 68505 270692644 501(C)(3) 5000 PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS. HEALTH & MEDICAL RESEARCH CHARITIES OF AMERICA 1100 LARKSPUR LANDING CIR STE 340 LARKSPUR CA 94939 943217739 501(C)(3) 6261 DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. HEARTLAND BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS 6201 HAVELOCK AVE LINCOLN NE 685071236 470794732 501(C)(3) 72500 PROGRAM OPERATING COST. HEARTLAND BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS 6201 HAVELOCK AVE LINCOLN NE 685071236 470794732 501(C)(3) 13213 DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT HEARTLAND UNITED WAY PO BOX 1574 GRAND ISLAND NE 688021574 470469492 501(C)(3) 11360 DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. HOPE COMMUNITY CHURCH 4700 S FOLSOM ST LINCOLN NE 685239331 470528526 501(C)(3) 6500 DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT THE HUB - CENTRAL ACCESS POINT FOR YOUNG ADULTS 1037 S 12TH ST LINCOLN NE 685083220 208008617 501(C)(3) 50000 PROGRAM OPERATING COST INDIAN CENTER INC 1100 MILITARY RD LINCOLN NE 685081047 470531887 501(C)(3) 7923 DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. LINCOLN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION 215 CENTENNIAL MALL S STE 100 LINCOLN NE 68508 470458128 501(C)(3) 5000 COMMUNITY COLLABORATION LEAGUE OF HUMAN DIGNITY INC 1701 P ST LINCOLN NE 685081741 237180481 501(C)(3) 5000 PROGTAM OPERATING COST. LEGAL AID OF NEBRASKA 1904 FARNAM ST STE 500 OMAHA NE 681021938 470483506 501(C)(3) 15000 PROGRAM OPERATING COST. LEGAL AID OF NEBRASKA 1904 FARNAM ST STE 500 OMAHA NE 681021938 470483506 501(C)(3) 6283 DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. LIGHTHOUSE 2601 N ST LINCOLN NE 685021244 363656310 501(C)(3) 72200 PROGRAM OPERATING COST. LIGHTHOUSE 2601 N ST LINCOLN NE 685021244 363656310 501(C)(3) 23154 DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT LINCOLN LITERACY COUNCIL 745 S 9TH ST LINCOLN NE 685083107 470655582 501(C)(3) 33000 PROGRAM OPERATING COST. LINCOLN LITERACY COUNCIL 745 S 9TH ST LINCOLN NE 685083107 470655582 501(C)(3) 13362 DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT LUTHERAN EDUCATION FOUNDATION 1100 N 56TH ST LINCOLN NE 68504 412032088 501(C)(3) 5254 DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT LUTHERAN FAMILY SERVICES OF NEBRASKA INC 2900 O ST STE 200 LINCOLN NE 685101469 237267972 501(C)(3) 20000 DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. LINCOLN MEDICAL EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP 4600 VALLEY RD STE 225 LINCOLN NE 685104892 470553011 501(C)(3) 20000 PROGRAM OPERATING COST. LINCOLNLANCASTER COUNTY CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER 5025 GARLAND ST LINCOLN NE 68504 470793765 501(C)(3) 77250 PROGRAM OPERATING COST. LINCOLNLANCASTER COUNTY CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER 5025 GARLAND ST LINCOLN NE 68504 470793765 501(C)(3) 28374 DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. LINCOLNLANCASTER COUNTY CHILD GUIDANCE 2444 O ST LINCOLN NE 685101125 470398819 501(C)(3) 175000 PROGRAM OPERATING COST. LINCOLNLANCASTER COUNTY CHILD GUIDANCE 2444 O ST LINCOLN NE 685101125 470398819 501(C)(3) 11026 DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT LINCOLNLANCASTER COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT 3140 N ST LINCOLN NE 68510 476006256 GOVERNMENT 10000 COMMUNITY COLLABORATION. LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS PO BOX 82889 LINCOLN NE 68501 476006955 GOVERNMENT 266711 COMMUNITY COLLABORATION. LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS - FLIP PROGRAM PO BOX 82889 LINCOLN NE 68501 476006955 GOVERNMENT 17500 PROGRAM OPERATING COST LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS - FLIP PROGRAM PO BOX 82889 LINCOLN NE 68501 476006955 GOVERNMENT 5517 DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. LUX CENTER FOR THE ARTS 2601 N 48TH ST LINCOLN NE 68504 470629528 501(C)(3) 5000 PROGRAM OPERATING COST MADONNA FOUNDATION 5401 SOUTH ST LINCOLN NE 68506 237159940 501(C)(3) 18000 DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. MALONE COMMUNITY CENTER 2032 U ST LINCOLN NE 685032955 470376577 501(C)(3) 50000 PROGRAM OPERATING COST. MALONE COMMUNITY CENTER 2032 U ST LINCOLN NE 685032955 470376577 501(C)(3) 9043 DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT MATT TALBOT KITCHEN & OUTREACH INC PO BOX 80935 LINCOLN NE 685010935 363945814 501(C)(3) 28000 PROGRAM OPERATING COST. MATT TALBOT KITCHEN & OUTREACH INC PO BOX 80935 LINCOLN NE 685010935 363945814 501(C)(3) 76394 DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. MID-PLAINS UNITED WAY INC PO BOX 172 NORTH PLATTE NE 69103 470525576 501(C)(3) 7302 DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. MILITARY FAMILY & VETERAN SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS OF AMERICA 1100 LARKSPUR LANDING CIR STE 340 LARKSPUR CA 94939 943193418 501(C)(3) 5138 DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. MILLARD WEST WILDCATS ATHLETIC BOOSTER CLUB INC 5710 S 176TH AVE OMAHA NE 68135 470793678 501(C)(3) 7200 DONOR DESIGNATED, 3RD PARTY PROCESSED, FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. MOURNING HOPE 4919 BALDWIN AVE LINCOLN NE 685042810 470782915 501(C)(3) 20000 PROGRAM OPERATING COST. MOURNING HOPE 4919 BALDWIN AVE LINCOLN NE 685042810 470782915 501(C)(3) 22722 DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. NORFOLK AREA UNITED WAY INC PO BOX 1041 NORFOLK NE 687021041 470492054 501(C)(3) 9911 DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. NORTHEAST FAMILY CENTER 6220 LOGAN AVE LINCOLN NE 685071247 911787068 501(C)(3) 40000 PROGRAM OPERATING COST. PEOPLE'S CITY MISSION PO BOX 80636 LINCOLN NE 685010636 470376896 501(C)(3) 15000 PROGRAM OPERATING COST. PEOPLE'S CITY MISSION PO BOX 80636 LINCOLN NE 685010636 470376896 501(C)(3) 156265 DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. PEOPLE'S CITY MISSION PO BOX 80636 LINCOLN NE 685010636 470376896 501(C)(3) 7589 DONOR DESIGNATED, 3RD PARTY PROCESSED, FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. ST MARK'S UNITED METHIDIST CHURCH 8550 PIONEERS BLVD LINCOLN NE 68520 362167731 501(C)(3) 13000 DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. ST MONICA'S HOME 120 WEDGEWOOD DR LINCOLN NE 685102431 470490169 501(C)(3) 28250 PROGRAM OPERATING COST. ST MONICA'S HOME 120 WEDGEWOOD DR LINCOLN NE 685102431 470490169 501(C)(3) 31138 DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. THE SALVATION ARMY LINCOLN NEBRASKA PO BOX 30232 LINCOLN NE 685030232 362167910 501(C)(3) 76000 PROGRAM OPERATING COST THE SALVATION ARMY LINCOLN NEBRASKA PO BOX 30232 LINCOLN NE 685030232 362167910 501(C)(3) 19376 DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. TABITHA INC 4720 RANDOLPH ST LINCOLN NE 685103741 470377998 501(C)(3) 7730 DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. TEAMMATES MENTORING PROGRAM OF LPS PO BOX 82889 LINCOLN NE 685012889 900057598 501(C)(3) 64358 PROGRAM OPERATING COST. TEAMMATES MENTORING PROGRAM OF LPS PO BOX 82889 LINCOLN NE 685012889 900057598 501(C)(3) 21460 DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. UNITED WAY OF LINCOLN & LANCASTER COUNTY FOUNDATION 238 S 13TH ST LINCOLN NE 68508 201412874 501(C)(3) 5500 DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. UNITED WAY OF KEARNEY 4009 6TH AVE STE 19 KEARNEY NE 68845 470488294 501(C)(3) 5851 DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. UNITED WAY OF THE MIDLANDS 1805 HARNEY ST OMAHA NE 681021908 470376605 501(C)(3) 40000 COMMUNITY COLLABORATION - 2.1.1 UNITED WAY OF THE MIDLANDS 1805 HARNEY ST OMAHA NE 681021908 470376605 501(C)(3) 45032 DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. UNITED WAY OF NEBRASKA CITY PO BOX 293 NEBRASKA CITY NE 684100293 237155162 501(C)(3) 9843 DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT UNITED WAY OF WESTERN NEBRASKA 1517 BROADWAY STE 106 SCOTTSBLUFF NE 693613184 470424788 501(C)(3) 11875 DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA FOUNDATION 1010 LINCOLN MALL SUITE 300 LINCOLN NE 68508 470379839 501(C)(3) 18600 DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. VOICES OF HOPE LINCOLN INC 2545 N ST LINCOLN NE 685101250 470726814 501(C)(3) 79000 PROGRAM OPERATING COST. VOICES OF HOPE LINCOLN INC 2545 N ST LINCOLN NE 685101250 470726814 501(C)(3) 28187 DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. VOLUNTEER PARTNERS 215 CENTENNIAL MALL S STE 340 LINCOLN NE 685081895 582574619 501(C)(3) 16000 PROGRAM OPERATING COST. WILLARD COMMUNITY CENTER 1245 S FOLSOM ST LINCOLN NE 685221257 470635271 501(C)(3) 10000 PROGRAM OPERATING COST WILLARD COMMUNITY CENTER 1245 S FOLSOM ST LINCOLN NE 685221257 470635271 501(C)(3) 10549 DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. YWCA LINCOLN PO BOX 95123 LINCOLN NE 685095123 470376578 501(C)(3) 5000 PROGRAM OPERATING COST. 117 PART I, LINE 2: THE FOLLOWING ARE UNITED WAY'S PROCEDURES FOR MONITORING THE USE OF GRANT FUNDS IN THE UNITED STATES: ALLOCATIONS: THE ALLOCATION OF THE UNRESTRICTED DONOR DOLLARS FOLLOWS A SPECIFIC, DETAILED APPLICATION PROCESS. TO BE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR FUNDING, AGENCIES MUST BE A LEGAL 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION SERVING LINCOLN/LANCASTER COUNTY AND AGREE TO FOLLOW UNITED WAY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES. THEY MUST SUBMIT AN AUDIT WITH A STATMENT OF FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES BY PROGRAM, AND A FORM 990 AND 990T (IF APPLICABLE) MUST ALSO BE FILED AND SUBMITTED. AGENCIES MUST ALSO VERIFY COMPLIANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE PATRIOT ACT. AGENCIES UNDERGO INTENSIVE REVIEW BY TRAINED COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS BEFORE A RECOMMENDATION IS MADE TO THE UNITED WAY BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR APPROVAL. THE FUND DISTRIBUTION VOLUNTEERS REVIEW THE APPLICATIONS WHICH REQUIRE CLIENT OUTCOMES AND INDICATORS MEASURING CHANGE IN BEHAVIOR OR SKILL FOR CLIENTS BEING SERVED. DEMOGRAPHIC DATA ENSURES THAT THOSE IN MOST NEED ARE BEING REACHED WITH THE SERVICES. OUR AUDIT REVIEW TEAM OF CPA'S REVIEW THE AGENCIES AUDITS AND 990'S LOOKING FOR OVERALL STABILITY AND ABILITY TO MONITOR THE ALLOCATION OF DONOR DOLLARS. AGENCIES ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT SEMI-ANNUAL REPORTS REFELCTING THE PROGRESS OF THE FUNDED PROGRAM. THE FINAL REPORT PROVIDES A UPDATE OF THE OUTCOMES ACHIEVED. DONOR DESIGNATIONS: ORGANIZATION'S RECEIVING DONOR DESIGNATED CONTRIBUTIONS THROUGH UNITED WAY UNDERGO SCREENING PRIOR TO DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDING. SUCH SCREENING INCLUDES VERIFICATION OF CURRENT STATUS AS AN IRS CODE SECTION 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION AND VERIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE PATRIOT ACT. X ADVERTISING 3 112018 FAIR MARKET VALUE X GLOVE AUCTION 478 19313 FAIR MARKET VALUE X SUPPLIES 11 2632 FAIR MARKET VALUE X GOLF EVENT 2 1220 FAIR MARKET VALUE 0 1 1 PART I, LINE 32B: THE ORGANIZATION USES BROKERS TO IMMEDIATELY SELL ANY DONATIONS OF STOCK RECEIVED. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A, PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS: THE FOLLOWING AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS WERE AWARDED GRANTS IN THIS FOCUS AREA: ASIAN COMMUNITY AND CULTURAL CENTER: YOUTH PROGRAM OFFERS MENTORING FOR AT-RISK YOUTH (LOW-INCOME, REFUGEES); PROMOTES SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL WELL-BEING; STRENGTHENS CONNECTIONS TO SCHOOL AND FAMILY; TEACHES LIFE AND COPING SKILLS. GRANT AMOUNT - $5,000. THE ARC OF LINCOLN: YOUTH PROGRAMMING PROVIDES YOUTH WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SUCH AS AUTISM AND DOWN SYNDROME, THE OPPORTUNITY TO HAVE MEANINGFUL INTERACTIONS WITH PEERS, ADULTS, AND THEIR COMMUNITY. IT DOES THIS BY HELPING TO CREATE INCLUSIVE RECREATION AND SOCIAL OPPORTUNITIES. GRANT AMOUNT - $5,000. BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF LINCOLN/LANCASTER COUNTY: BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF LINCOLN/LANCASTER COUNTY PROGRAM ENHANCES THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR BOYS AND GIRLS AS PARTICIPATING MEMBERS OF SOCIETY BY PROVIDING SERVICES BASED ON PRINCIPLES OF A YOUTH DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY WHICH PROMOTE THE HEALTH, SOCIAL, EDUCATIONAL, VOCATIONAL, CHARACTER AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT OF GIRLS AND BOYS SERVED. PRIORITY OUTCOMES INCLUDE: ACADEMIC SUCCESS, GOOD CHARACTER AND CITIZENSHIP, AND HEALTHY LIFESTYLES. YOUNG PEOPLE HAVE FUN IN A SAFE PLACE WHERE THEY CAN DEVELOP THE QUALITIES AND SKILLS TO BECOME RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS AND CARING ADULTS. GRANT AMOUNT - $25,000. CEDARS YOUTH SERVICES: CEDARS COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTER (CLC) PROGRAM COLLABORATES WITH CLINTON AND HARTLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS TO CREATE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS WHERE NEEDS ARE MET FOR EVERY STUDENT TO BE SUCCESSFUL ACADEMICALLY WHILE ALSO SUPPORTING BASIC FAMILY NEEDS. AS PART OF THE LINCOLN CLC INITIATIVE, CEDARS FULLY SUPPORTS AND WORKS TO MEET SHARED GOALS TO IMPROVE STUDENT LEARNING AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT; STRENGTHEN AND SUPPORT FAMILIES; AND STRENGTHEN AND ENGAGE NEIGHBORHOODS. GRANT AMOUNT - $70,000. CEDARS YOUTH SERVICES: CEDARS EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT CENTERS PROGRAM PROVIDES ACCREDITED, FULL-DAY, FULL-YEAR CHILD CARE TO CHILDREN SIX WEEKS TO SIX YEARS OLD. TWO CENTERS LOCATED IN HIGH POVERTY NEIGHBORHOODS OFFER QUALITY DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE SERVICES WHERE CHILDREN EXCEL IN A CULTURALLY RICH ENVIRONMENT. CENTERS UTILIZE CREATIVE CURRICULUM DESIGNED TO PROMOTE SCHOOL READINESS AND THE EFFECTIVE DEVELOPMENT OF SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL SKILLS. INDIVIDUALIZED ASSESSMENTS AND PLANS ARE CREATED FOR EACH CHILD. CLASSROOM TEACHERS PARTNER WITH PARENTS TO ENHANCE LEARNING AT HOME. GRANT AMOUNT - $169,500. CEDARS YOUTH SERVICES: CEDARS PARTNERS IN PERMANENCY (PIP) PROGRAM SERVES FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN AGES BIRTH THROUGH 18 YEARS. PIP WORKS TO PREVENT THE REMOVAL OF A CHILD OR CHILDREN FROM THEIR HOME. THE PROGRAM USES THE WRAP-AROUND PHILOSOPHY TO HELP CHILDREN AND FAMILIES REALIZE THEIR HOPES AND DREAMS AND ENSURE THAT CHILDREN AND YOUTH ARE GROWING UP SAFELY AND SUCCESSFULLY IN THEIR HOMES AND COMMUNITIES. THIS PROCESS BRINGS TOGETHER PEOPLE FROM VARIOUS PARTS OF THE FAMILY'S LIFE, INCLUDING OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS AND NON-FAMILY SUPPORTS, TO COORDINATE ACTIVITIES AND BLEND PERSPECTIVES TO HELP PROBLEM-SOLVE FOR SUCCESS. THERAPEUTIC SERVICES ARE ALSO IMPORTANT TO CREATING LONG-TERM IMPACT WITH FAMILIES. GRANT AMOUNT - $75,000. CITY IMPACT: IMPACT READING CENTER PROGRAM (IRC) SERVES ELEMENTARY AGE STUDENTS IN TARGETED TITLE I SCHOOLS (CURRENTLY ELLIOTT, CLINTON, MCPHEE, & HARTLEY ELEMENTARY). TEACHERS SELECT STUDENTS WHO ARE EITHER READING BELOW GRADE LEVEL OR IDENTIFIED AS BEING AT RISK FOR FAILURE IN READING. VOLUNTEERS PARTNER WITH A CHILD DURING THE DAY AND PROVIDE READING INSTRUCTION UTILIZING RESEARCH-BASED EFFECTIVE CURRICULUM THAT IS ALSO VOLUNTEER-FRIENDLY. EACH SCHOOL YEAR IRC VOLUNTEERS HAVE DAILY TUTORING SESSIONS WITH HUNDREDS OF STRUGGLING STUDENTS HELPING AND ENCOURAGING THEM TO ACHIEVE POSITIVE LITERACY RESULTS. GRANT AMOUNT - $35,000. COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP OF LANCASTER AND SAUNDERS COUNTIES: HEAD START AND EARLY HEAD START PROGRAMS PROVIDE EARLY INTERVENTIONS TO OUR COMMUNITY'S MOST VULNERABLE CHILDREN IN THE AREAS OF COGNITIVE, SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL, LINGUISTIC, AND PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT. HEAD START IS OFFERED THROUGH TWO PROGRAM OPTIONS: A PART-DAY, PART-YEAR PROGRAM OPTION THROUGH LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND A FULL-DAY, FULL-YEAR PROGRAM THROUGH EDUCARE OF LINCOLN. EARLY HEAD START, WHICH SERVES CHILDREN AGES 0 TO 3 AND THEIR FAMILIES AND PREGNANT WOMEN, IS ALSO OFFERED THROUGH A HOME-BASED PROGRAM AND FULL-DAY, FULL-YEAR PROGRAM THROUGH EDUCARE. THE MAJORITY OF ENROLLMENT SLOTS (90%) ARE RESERVED FOR CHILDREN FROM FAMILIES LIVING IN POVERTY, WHILE 10% ARE FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES. GRANT AMOUNT - $65,000. COMMUNITY CROPS: YOUNG URBAN FARMERS PROGRAM HELPS YOUTH GAIN CRITICAL SKILLS IN THE AREAS OF TEAMWORK AND COOPERATION, IMPROVING SOCIAL BEHAVIORS AND PROVIDING THE TOOLS NECESSARY FOR BECOMING POSITIVE MEMBERS OF THEIR COMMUNITIES. THROUGH COLLABORATIVE PROJECTS IN THE GARDENS AND THE KITCHEN, YOUTH BECOME LEADERS AT THEIR SCHOOLS AND IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. EMPHASIS IS PLACED ON JUSTICE AND EQUALITY, AND OPPORTUNITIES ARE CREATED FOR STUDENTS TO GIVE BACK TO THEIR COMMUNITIES. FOOD IS THE MEDIUM THROUGH WHICH THE PROGRAM ASSISTS LINCOLN YOUTH TO BECOME SUCCESSFUL, ENGAGED CITIZENS AND FUTURE ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDS OF OUR WORLD. GRANT AMOUNT - $5,000. CORNHUSKER COUNCIL BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA: COMMUNITY OUTREACH SCOUTING PROGRAM SEEKS COLLABORATIONS TO EXTEND SCOUTING TO MORE YOUTH IN LINCOLN. WITH SUCCESS, THE COUNCIL CONTINUES TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES IN DEVELOPING LEADERSHIP AND CHARACTER TO ASSIST LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS WITHIN MULTI-CULTURAL AND/OR LOW-INCOME AREAS OF LINCOLN. GRANT AMOUNT - $5,000. EL CENTRO DE LAS AMERICAS: ADELANTE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM INCREASES THE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF LATINOS BY OFFERING ACADEMIC CASE MANAGEMENT OF LATINO YOUTH AND BY PROVIDING SPANISH GED CLASSES. THE PROGRAM SEEKS TO INCREASE THE GRADUATION RATE AMONG LATINOS THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL OR GED GRADUATION. THE YOUTH CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM TRACKS GRADES, ATTENDANCE, AND BEHAVIOR REPORTS FOR YOUTH; BRINGS YOUTH IN FOR GROWTH SESSIONS ONCE A WEEK; AND TACKLES ANY BARRIERS TO ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, WHILE ALSO CONNECTING THEM TO NECESSARY ASSISTANCE SUCH AS TUTORING. GRANT AMOUNT - $20,000. FAMILY SERVICE ASSOCIATION OF LINCOLN: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROGRAM PROVIDES THERAPY AND COMMUNITY RESPONSE SERVICES TO YOUTH AND FAMILIES IN 14 LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS. SERVICES ARE CURRENTLY PROVIDED AT 7 ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS, 3 MIDDLE SCHOOLS, AND 4 HIGH SCHOOLS WHICH ASSIST STUDENTS AND FAMILIES IN DEALING WITH LIFE STRESSORS THAT IMPACT THEIR BEHAVIORS AND RELATIONSHIPS AT SCHOOL AND HOME. PROVIDING SERVICES WITHIN SCHOOL SETTINGS FREE OF CHARGE SERVES FAMILIES WHO OTHERWISE ARE NOT ABLE TO ACCESS HELP BECAUSE OF THE ECONOMIC HARDSHIP OF NOT QUALIFYING FOR MEDICAID/MAGELLAN OR THIRD PARTY INSURANCE. TRAINED STAFF MEMBERS MEET WITH YOUTH AT THEIR SCHOOL, WHICH IS A NATURAL AND FAMILIAR ENVIRONMENT. GRANT AMOUNT - $20,000. FAMILY SERVICE ASSOCIATION OF LINCOLN: EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT CENTER PROGRAM IS BASED ON ACTIVE LEARNING, DIRECT HANDS-ON EXPERIENCES WITH PEOPLE, OBJECTS, EVENTS AND IDEAS. CHILDREN ARE ENCOURAGED TO CONSTRUCT THEIR OWN KNOWLEDGE BY PURSUING THEIR PERSONAL INTERESTS/GOALS, GUIDED BY TEACHERS WHO UNDERSTAND THE IMPORTANT LEARNING AREAS. TEACHERS PLAN EXPERIENCES THAT OFFER PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, INTELLECTUAL AND SOCIAL SUPPORTS NECESSARY TO DEVELOP AND LEARN. ACTIVE LEARNING IS CENTRAL TO ALL ACTIVITIES IN THE PROGRAM, WHETHER PLANNED BY STAFF OR INITIATED BY CHILDREN. DURING LEARNING, TEACHERS EXPAND CHILDREN'S THINKING WITH DIVERSE MATERIALS AND NURTURING INTERACTIONS. GRANT AMOUNT - $85,000. FAMILY SERVICE ASSOCIATION OF LINCOLN: COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTER PROGRAM OFFERS CHILDREN, YOUTH, FAMILIES AND NEIGHBORHOOD RESIDENTS PROGRAMMING WITH THE GOAL TO HAVE IMPROVED LEARNING OUTCOMES, INCREASED ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND ACCESSIBLE SUPPORT SERVICES BECAUSE OF STRONG SCHOOL/COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS THAT ARE CONNECTED IN MEANINGFUL WAYS. GRANT AMOUNT - $60,000. GUIDANCE TO SUCCESS YOUTH CLUB: HIGHER LEARNING PROGRAM IS AN EDUCATIONAL AND LIFE SKILLS PROGRAM WHOSE OBJECTIVE IS TO ENHANCE YOUTH'S KNOWLEDGE BY PROVIDING A STRONGER BACKGROUND FOR YOUTH TO BECOME SUCCESSFUL IN THE EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM AND IN LIFE. THE PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT AND BUILDS SELF-AWARENESS BY PROVIDING TUTORING, LEARNING PROPER RESEARCHING TECHNIQUES, LIFE SKILLS CURRICULUM, TEST PREPARATION (ACT/GED), COMPUTER SKILLS, COLLEGE VISITS, AND EDUCATIONAL CLUBS LIKE SCIENCE, MATH, AND READING, ETC. GRANT AMOUNT - $5,000 HEARTLAND BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS (HBBBS): BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS PROGRAM PROVIDES PROFESSIONALLY SUPPORTED ONE TO ONE MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS WITH MEASURABLE IMPACT TO SCHOOL-AGED YOUTH. WE ARE A NATIONALLY PROVEN EVIDENCE BASED PROGRAM. HBBBS SERVES YOUTH WHO ARE PRIMARILY FROM LOW-INCOME/SINGLE PARENT FAMILIES WHO ARE IN NEED OF A SPECIAL FRIEND TO HELP THEM BUILD SELF-ESTEEM, IMPROVE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, AND STRENGTHEN THEIR DEVELOPM FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4B, PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS: THE FOLLOWING AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS WERE AWARDED GRANTS IN THIS FOCUS AREA: AMERICAN RED CROSS- CORNHUSKER CHAPTER: DISASTER SERVICES PROGRAM FOSTERS COMMUNITY-WIDE RESILIENCY BY HELPING PEOPLE PREPARE FOR, RESPOND TO, AND RECOVER FROM DISASTERS WITH PARTICULAR FOCUS ON VULNERABLE AND UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS. THE PROGRAM ENHANCES INDIVIDUAL AND COMMUNITY RESILIENCY BY ENCOMPASSING ALL ASPECTS OF THE DISASTER CYCLE INCLUDING PREPAREDNESS, RESPONSE, RECOVERY AND MITIGATION. DISASTER RESPONSE WORKERS PROVIDE DIRECT ASSISTANCE WITH SHELTER, FOOD, AND HEALTH AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CLIENTS' NEEDS. GRANT AMOUNT - $78,000. ASIAN COMMUNITY AND CULTURAL CENTER: FAMILY RESOURCE PROGRAM ADVANCES THE STABILITY OF ASIAN AND OTHER MINORITY FAMILIES IN LINCOLN WHO FACE ECONOMIC AND CULTURAL BARRIERS TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY. THE PROGRAM HELPS FAMILIES BUILD ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY; PURSUE CITIZENSHIP AND EMPLOYMENT; ESTABLISH MEDICAL/DENTAL HOMES; PROVIDES MEALS; HELPS WITH SNAP APPLICATIONS AND RENEWALS; AND HELPS FAMILIES FILE STATE AND FEDERAL INCOME TAX RETURNS. THE PROGRAM ALSO TRANSLATES IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS FROM OTHER RELEVANT HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES, ENHANCING THEIR ABILITY TO SERVE THESE CLIENTS WITH LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY. GRANT AMOUNT - $5,000. CASA FOR LANCASTER COUNTY: COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATE PROGRAM RECRUITS, TRAINS AND SUPPORTS COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS WHO ADVOCATE FOR THE NEEDS AND BEST INTERESTS OF ABUSED, NEGLECTED, TRUANT AND UNGOVERNABLE CHILDREN IN JUVENILE COURT. THE GOALS OF A CASA VOLUNTEER ARE TO PROVIDE A VOICE FOR CHILDREN IN THE COURT SYSTEM, EXPEDITE PERMANENCY, PROVIDE REFERRALS FOR NEEDED SERVICES, AND ENSURE THAT CHILDREN HAVE SAFE PERMANENT HOMES. GRANT AMOUNT - $21,000. CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES: EMERGENCY SERVICES PROGRAM PROVIDES CASH ASSISTANCE TO HOMELESS CLIENTS TO ASSIST IN OBTAINING HOUSING AND ALSO TO THE NEAR HOMELESS IN ORDER THAT THOSE FAMILIES/INDIVIDUALS DO NOT LOSE THEIR HOUSING. THESE PAYMENTS ARE PRIMARILY FOR RENT AND UTILITIES. APPLICANTS RECEIVE BUDGET COUNSELING AND REFERRALS IN ADDITION TO WHATEVER CASH ASSISTANCE MIGHT BE AVAILABLE. GRANT AMOUNT - $18,000. CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES: ST. FRANCIS FOOD PANTRY PROGRAM PROVIDES A WEEK'S WORTH OF FOOD FOR OVER 8,000 INDIVIDUALS EVERY YEAR WITHIN LINCOLN/LANCASTER COUNTY. THE PANTRY ADDRESSES THE PROBLEM OF HUNGER IN OUR COMMUNITY AND ALSO ACTS AS AN INCOME EXTENDER BY ALLOWING FAMILIES TO UTILIZE THE MONIES THEY WOULD HAVE SPENT ON FOOD ON OTHER VITAL NECESSITIES SUCH AS SHELTER AND UTILITIES. THE PANTRY ASSISTS FAMILIES IN OBTAINING A MORE STABLE FOOD SOURCE BY EDUCATING AND ASSISTING CLIENTS TO OBTAIN FOOD STAMPS WHEN NEEDED. GRANT AMOUNT - $6,000. CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES: ST. GIANNA WOMEN'S HOMES IS A TRANSITIONAL, SELF-CONTAINED, AND SECURE HOUSING PROGRAM FOR WOMEN FLEEING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. RESIDENTS RECEIVE INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES INCLUDING ASSISTANCE DEALING WITH PAST ABUSE AND RELATIONSHIP ISSUES; PROCURING PERMANENT HOUSING AND EMPLOYMENT; ASSESSING NEEDS AND OBTAINING SERVICES FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE ISSUES; AND OBTAINING SERVICES AND LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR CUSTODY AND OTHER ISSUES THAT ARE OFTEN PART OF A DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SITUATION. GRANT AMOUNT - $19,000. CEDARS YOUTH SERVICES: CEDARS HEALTHY FAMILIES AMERICA (HFA) PARENT SUPPORT PROGRAM IS A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN CEDARS AND LINCOLN/LANCASTER COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO CONDUCT LONG-TERM HOME VISITATION WITH PREGNANT WOMEN AND THEIR FAMILIES DEEMED PRESUMPTIVELY ELIGIBLE FOR MEDICAID. THE PROGRAM FOLLOWS THE HEALTHY FAMILIES AMERICA MODEL, WHICH IS PROVEN TO PREVENT CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT ALONG WITH MANY OTHER NEGATIVE OUTCOMES. IN ADDITION TO REGULAR HOME VISITS, THE PROGRAM PROVIDES SAFETY AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT; ASSESSMENT OF CHILDREN'S DEVELOPMENT; AND CORRESPONDING PARENTING EDUCATION, AS WELL AS MORE TRADITIONAL COMPONENTS OF CASE MANAGEMENT TO ACHIEVE SELF-SUFFICIENCY. GRANT AMOUNT - $24,000. CEDARS YOUTH SERVICES: CEDARS EMERGENCY SHELTER SERVICES PROVIDES EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR RUNAWAY, HOMELESS OR UNACCOMPANIED YOUTH. THIS PROGRAM FOCUSES ITS SERVICES ON YOUTH FROM AGE 13 TO 18, BUT WILL SERVE YOUTH THAT ARE YOUNGER WHEN NECESSARY AND APPROPRIATE. IN ADDITION TO THE PROVISION OF SAFE SHELTER, YOUTH ARE PROVIDED WITH SERVICE PLANNING AND CASE MANAGEMENT THAT IS APPROPRIATE TO EACH INDIVIDUAL'S SITUATION. BASED ON INDIVIDUAL NEEDS, YOUTH ARE ALSO OFFERED TRAINING IN INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS; PARENTING EDUCATION; AND INDIVIDUAL, GROUP AND FAMILY COUNSELING. GRANT AMOUNT - $38,000. CEDARS YOUTH SERVICES: CEDARS EMERGENCY FOOD ASSISTANCE TO STREET YOUTH PROGRAM CONDUCTS OUTREACH AND ENGAGES HOMELESS AND RUNAWAY YOUTH TO SEEK MORE FORMAL ASSISTANCE IN CREATING SAFER, MORE STABLE LIVING SITUATIONS AND TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE(S) THAT LED TO THEIR HOMELESSNESS. STREET OUTREACH WORKERS FREQUENT PLACES WHERE THE TARGET POPULATION CAN TYPICALLY BE FOUND, AND GIVE PRESENTATIONS TO CREATE COMMUNITY AWARENESS. WORKERS TYPICALLY HAND OUT HYGIENE KITS, EMERGENCY FOOD, CLOTHING AND BLANKETS, TRANSPORTATION VOUCHERS, AND OTHER ITEMS THAT CAN ASSIST YOUTH IN ADDRESSING AN IMMEDIATE NEED. GRANT AMOUNT - $5,000. CENTER FOR PEOPLE IN NEED, INC: NEIGHBORHOOD FOOD PROGRAM PROVIDES FOOD, INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES FOR LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS OF LANCASTER COUNTY AND DISTRIBUTES FOOD AND USDA COMMODITIES TO LOW-INCOME AREAS IN LINCOLN AT FOUR NEIGHBORHOOD SITES: F STREET RECREATION CENTER, MALONE COMMUNITY CENTER, OAK LAKE CHURCH, AND THE CENTER FOR PEOPLE IN NEED. GRANT AMOUNT - $25,000. COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP OF LANCASTER AND SAUNDERS COUNTIES: BASIC AND EMERGENCY NEEDS SERVICES PROGRAM PROVIDES SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN LANCASTER COUNTY WHO ARE EITHER HOMELESS, OR FACE AN IMMINENT THREAT FOR BECOMING HOMELESS THROUGH FOUR PROGRAMS. EMERGENCY SERVICES PROVIDE RENT PAYMENT, UTILITY, AND DEPOSIT ASSISTANCE TO NEAR-HOMELESS OR HOMELESS FAMILIES. HOMELESS VOUCHERS PROVIDE HOUSING STABILITY CASE MANAGEMENT TO FAMILIES ON A SECTION 8 HOUSING VOUCHER. REPRESENTATIVE PAYEE PROVIDES FINANCIAL CASE MANAGEMENT TO SOCIAL SECURITY RECIPIENTS WHO HAVE BEEN DEEMED UNFIT TO MANAGE THEIR BENEFIT PAYMENTS. TENANT SUPPORT SERVICES PROVIDE EDUCATION AND MEDIATION TO LANDLORDS AND TENANTS WITH A GOAL OF EVICTION PREVENTION. GRANT AMOUNT - $30,000. COMMUNITY CROPS: COMMUNITY GARDENS PROGRAM PROVIDES GARDENING SPACE FOR LINCOLN RESIDENTS TO GROW FRESH, HEALTHY FOOD FOR THEMSELVES AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE PROGRAM COLLABORATES WITH CHURCHES AND OTHER INSTITUTIONS TO CREATE NEW GARDEN SPACES AND REACH MORE PEOPLE IN NEED. EACH GARDEN ALLOCATES UNUSED LANDS TO GROW FRESH PRODUCE FOR FAMILIES NEEDING ASSISTANCE ACCESSING FOOD. THE PROGRAM CONTINUALLY LOOKS FOR NEW AND INNOVATIVE WAYS TO HELP PEOPLE HAVE A SUCCESSFUL GARDENING EXPERIENCE. GRANT AMOUNT - $6,000. EL CENTRO DE LAS AMERICAS: MUJERES EN CONFINAZA - WOMEN AMONG FRIENDS PROGRAM IS AN OUTREACH AND REFERRAL PROGRAM WHICH TARGETS LATINA WOMEN AND THEIR CHILDREN WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. THE PROGRAM HOSTS AND FACILITATES WEEKLY SUPPORT GROUPS BY PROVIDING A SAFE SPACE IN WHICH SPANISH-SPEAKING VICTIMS CAN CONVERSE IN THEIR NATIVE LANGUAGE AND LEARN ABOUT RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO THEM. A BILINGUAL SPECIALIST HELPS TO BUILD A SUPPORT SYSTEM WHILE CONNECTING VICTIMS TO OTHER IMPORTANT COMMUNITY RESOURCES. GRANT AMOUNT - $8,000. EL CENTRO DE LAS AMERICAS: CRISIS ASSISTANCE & PREVENTION PROGRAM COMBINES THE ELEMENTS OF EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE, RESOURCE NAVIGATION, AND CASE MANAGEMENT IN ORDER TO HELP CLIENTS OBTAIN ESSENTIAL RESOURCES FOR THEMSELVES AND THEIR FAMILIES, GAIN EMPLOYMENT, AND AVOID HOMELESSNESS. CLIENTS RECEIVE ASSISTANCE COMPLETING EMPLOYMENT APPLICATIONS, CREATING RESUMES, OBTAINING PANTRY, CLOTHING, UTILITY/RENT, AND OTHER ESSENTIAL NEEDS, AND APPLYING FOR TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS, SUCH AS MEDICAID AND SNAP. EACH CLIENT IS PROVIDED CASE MANAGEMENT TO ENSURE THEY RECEIVE ESSENTIAL NEEDS ALONG WITH FOLLOW-UP COMMUNICATION TO SUPPORT THE CLIENT AS THEY CONTINUE TO WORK TOWARDS SELF-SUSTAINABILITY. THE GOAL IS TO HELP REMOVE BARRIERS PREVENT HOUSING AND FINANCIAL STABILITY. GRANT AMOUNT - $12,000. FOOD BANK OF LINCOLN, INC: FOOD BANK MOBILE PANTRY PROGRAM-PRODUCE PURCHASING SUPPORT PARTNERS WITH THE CENTER FOR PEOPLE IN NEED, JACOB'S WELL/FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, THE BAY, THE VETERANS ADMINISTRATION, CITY OF LINCOLN, LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, CAPITOL CITY CHRISTIAN CHURCH, THE MALONE CENTER, AND OAK LAKE CHURCH TO DELIVER FOOD INTO LINCOLN'S LOW INCOME NEIGHBORHOODS AND IMPROVE ACCESS TO FOOD & GROCERY PRODUCTS. GRANT AMOUNT - $30,000. FOOD BANK OF LINCOLN, INC: BACK PACK PROGRAM PROVIDES BACKPACKS FILLED WITH FOOD TO STUDENTS IN NEED OF FOOD OVER THE WEEKEND. THE PROGRAM PRIMARILY TARGETS STUDENTS WHO QUALIFY FOR THEIR SCHOOL'S FREE LUNCH PROGRAM. MANY OF THESE STUDENTS RELY ON THEIR SCHOOL'S BREAKFASTS AND LUNCHES FOR THEIR MOST NUTRITIOUS MEALS OF THE DAY. IN SOME C FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2 TWO BOARD MEMBERS ARE MARRIED. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 THE FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO AND FORMALLY REVIEWED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRIOR TO SUBMISSION TO THE IRS. THE INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS PRESENT THE FORM 990 ANNUALLY AT THE OCTOBER BOARD MEETING. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEW THE FORM 990 FOCUSING ON SIGNIFICANT AREAS OF THE TAX RETURN AND HOW THESE AREAS RELATE TO THE ANNUAL AUDITIED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AND MEMBERS OF COMMITTEES WITH BOARD-DELEGATED POWERS ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ANNUALLY ANY RELATIONSHIPS WHERE THEY AND/OR THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS MAY HAVE PERSONAL OR FINANCIAL INTERESTS THAT COULD INFLUENCE THEIR DECISION MAKING ABILITY. THEY ALSO SIGN A STATEMENT AFFIRMING THAT THEY HAVE RECEIVED, READ,AND WILL COMPLY WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. THEY ARE REQUIRED TO AFFIRM THEIR UNDERSTANDING THAT THE ORGANIZATION IS CHARITABLE AND MUST ENGAGE PRIMARILY IN ACTIVITIES WHICH ACCOMPLISH ONE OR MORE OF ITS TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSES. BOARD MEMBERS AND VOLUNTEERS MAY NOT SERVE ON A FUNDING TEAMS THAT RECOMMEND GRANT AWARDS TO ORGANIZATIONS WHERE THERE MAY BE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST BETWEEN THAT PERSON AND THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION. WHERE A GOVERNING BOARD MEMBER BELIEVES THAT A MATTER TO BE VOTED UPON WILL PRESENT A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THAT MEMBER WILL ANNOUNCE THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND WILL HOLD SILENT DURING DISCUSSION ON THE ISSUE. THE MEMBER WILL REFRAIN FROM VOTING ON ANY MOTIONS AFFECTING THE DECLARED CONFLICT OF INTEREST. IF THE GOVERNING BOARD OR COMMITTEE HAS REASONABLE CAUSE TO BELIEVE A MEMBER HAS FAILED TO DISCLOSE ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, IT SHALL INFORM THE MEMBER AND ALLOW THEM TO EXPLAIN THE ALLEGED FAILURE TO DISCLOSE. APPOINTED STAFF WILL REVIEW DECLARED CONFLICTS PRIOR TO VOTING AND BRING POSSIBLE CONFLICTS TO THE ATTENTION OF THE BOARD PRESIDENT AND/OR THE COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON. THE MINUTES OF THE GOVERNING BOARD AND ALL COMMITTEES WITH BOARD DELEGATED POWERS SHALL CONTAIN: THE NAMES OF THE PERSONS WHO DISCLOSED OR WERE FOUND TO HAVE AN ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST; THE NATURE OF THE CONFLICT; ANY ACTION TAKEN TO DETERMINE WHETHER A CONFLICT OF INTEREST WAS PRESENT; NAMES OF PERSONS PRESENT FOR DISCUSSIONS AND VOTES RELATING TO THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST; THE CONTENT OF THE DISCUSSION AND A RECORD OF ANY VOTES TAKEN IN CONNECTION WITH THE DISCUSSION. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE GOVERNING-BOARD APPOINTED COMPENSATION COMMITTEE CONDUCTED THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PERFORMANCE REVIEW. NO COMMITTEE MEMBER HAD A REAL OR PERCEIVED CONFLICT OF INTEREST WITH RESPECT TO THE COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENT. COMPENSATION WAS DETERMINED BASED ON JOB PERFORMANCE WITHIN LIMITS OF UNITED WAY BUDGET PARAMETERS USING COMPARABILITY DATA FOR SIMILARLY QUALIFIED PERSONS IN COMPARABLE POSITIONS AT SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE DOCUMENTED THE DELIBERATION PROCESS AND THE BASIS FOR ITS DECISIONS. THE COMMITTEE REPORTED ITS DETERMINATION AND RECOMMENDED BOARD APPROVAL AT THE JUNE 2011 BOARD MEETING IN EXECUTIVE SESSION. THE EXECUTIVE SESSION DISCUSSION AND BOARD REVIEW AND APPROVAL WERE DOCUMENTED IN THE MINUTES. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CONDUCTED THE PERFORMANCE REVIEW FOR THE SR. DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION. COMPENSATION WAS DETERMINED BASED ON JOB PERFORMANCE WITHIN LIMITS OF UNITED WAY BUDGET PARAMETERS USING COMPARABILITY DATA FOR SIMILARLY QUALIFIED PERSONS IN COMPARABLE POSITIONS AT SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORTED THE DETERMINATION AND BASIS FOR CONCLUSIONS TO MEMBERS OF THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE. THE COMMITTEE REPORTED THE DETERMINATION TO THE UNITED WAY BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR APPROVAL AT THE JUNE 2011 BOARD MEETING IN EXECUTIVE SESSION. THE EXECUTIVE SESSION DISCUSSION AND BOARD REVIEW AND APPROVAL WERE DOCUMENTED IN THE MINUTES. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, AND FORM 990 ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC VIA POSTING TO ITS WEBSITE AT WWW.UNITEDWAYLINCOLN.ORG. IN ADDITION, GOVERNING DOCUMENTS INCLUDING ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION, BYLAWS, AND 501 (C) (3) DETERMINATION LETTER ARE MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH ALLOWED INSPECTION AT THE LOCAL UNITED WAY OFFICE. COPIES OF THESE DOCUMENTS ARE PROVIDED TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C UNITED WAY OF LINCOLN AND LANCASTER COUNTY'S FINANCE COMMITTEE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR OVERSIGHT AND APPROVAL OF THE ANNUAL AUDIT AND THE FORM 990. 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