UNITED WAY OF MERCED COUNTY INC: Form 990, tax year 2012

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Organization
UNITED WAY OF MERCED COUNTY INC (EIN 94-2633265)
Tax period
2012-07-01 to 2013-06-30
Filed
2014-02-14
IRS object ID
201400459349303205
Schema version
2012v2.1
Source
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Return header ReturnHeader

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Timestamp2014-02-14T19:02:48-06:00Timestamp
Tax Period End Date2013-06-30TaxPeriodEndDate

Preparer Firm PreparerFirm

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EIN942679966EIN

Preparer Firm Business Name PreparerFirmBusinessName

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Business Name Line1SPINARDI & JONESBusinessNameLine1

Preparer Firm US Address PreparerFirmUSAddress

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Address Line1478 E YOSEMITE AVE STE AAddressLine1
CityMERCEDCity
StateCAState
ZIP Code95340ZIPCode
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Return Type990ReturnType
Tax Period Begin Date2012-07-01TaxPeriodBeginDate

Filer Filer

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EIN942633265EIN

Name Name

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Business Name Line1UNITED WAY OF MERCED COUNTY INCBusinessNameLine1
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Name ControlUNITNameControl
Phone2093834242Phone

US Address USAddress

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Address Line1658 W MAIN STREETAddressLine1
CityMERCEDCity
StateCAState
ZIP Code953404718ZIPCode

Officer Officer

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NameCAROL BOWMANName
TitleEXECUTIVE DIRECTORTitle
Phone2093834242Phone
Date Signed2014-02-13DateSigned
Authorize Third Party1AuthorizeThirdParty

Preparer Preparer

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NameEDWARD C SPINARDI IIName
PTINP00112080PTIN
Phone2097227429Phone
Date Prepared2014-02-12DatePrepared
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Tax Year2012TaxYear
Build TS2015-11-30 17:44:51ZBuildTS

Form 990 IRS990

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Name Of Principal Officer PersonCAROL BOWMANNameOfPrincipalOfficerPerson

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StateCAState
ZIP Code953404718ZIPCode
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State Legal DomicileCAStateLegalDomicile
Activity Or Mission DescriptionIMPROVING LIVES BY MOBILIZING THE CARING POWER OF THE COMMUNITY TO CREATE LASTING CHANGES.ActivityOrMissionDescription
Nbr Voting Members Governing Body15NbrVotingMembersGoverningBody
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Mission DescriptionOUR MISSION IS TO IMPROVE LIVES BY MOBILIZING THE CARING POWER OF THE COMMUNITY. WE STRIVE TO IMPROVE THE COMMON GOOD BY COLLABORATING WITH OTHER NON-PROFIT CHARITIES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND FAITH BASED GROUPS TO RESOLVE SOCIAL ISSUES IN THE COMMUNITY.MissionDescription
Significant New Program Services0SignificantNewProgramServices
Significant Change0SignificantChange
Expense205244Expense
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Revenue87585Revenue
DescriptionEACH YEAR NON-PROFIT CHARITIES APPLY FOR FUNDING FOR ONE OF THEIR PROGRAMS. THE APPLICATIONS ARE REVIEWED BY AN ALL-VOLUNTEER COMMUNITY INVESTMENT COMMITTEE (CIC). AFTER HEARING ORAL ARGUMENTS FROM EACH APPLICANT, THE CIC RECOMMENDS AN AMOUNT FOR EACH PROGRAM. THE TOTAL OF ALL AWARDS AGREE TO THE BUDGETED AMOUNT SET BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. NON-PROFIT CHARITIES ALSO RECEIVE FUNDS FROM DONORS WHO HAVE DESIGNATED THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS TO GO TO A SPECIFIC AGENCY. THESER FUNDS AE NOT CONSIDERED A PART OF THE AWARD DECRIBED ABOVE. NON-PROFIT CHARITIES MAY ALSO RECEIVE A MINI-GRANT FOR SMALL PROJECTS FROM THE UNITED WAY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR THAT HE OR SHE BELIEVES WILL BENEFIT THE COMMUNITY.Description

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Expense434942Expense
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DescriptionFOUR STAFF MEMBERS HIRED WITH FUNDS FROM A GRANT BY THE CALIFORNIA ENDOWMENT, SUPPORT THE BUILDING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES (BHC) PROJECT. BHC FOCUSES ON IMPOVERISHED LOCATIONS WITHIN MERCED COUNTY (PLANADA, LE GRAND, BEACHWOOD, AND SOUTH MERCED). THE PROJECT WAS ESTABLISHED TO IMPROVE HEALTH CONDITIONSIN THE IDENTIFIED LOCATIONS. EMPLOYEES PROVIDE SUPPORT TO THE ALL-VOLUNTEER PROJECT STEERING COMMITTEE. STAFF WORKS WITH YOUTH TO IDENTIFY AND CORRECT UNHEALTHY CONDITIONS IN THE IDENTIFIED LOCATIONS. THEY ALSO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS ABOUT LIVING HEALTHY USING SOCIAL MEDIA AND DEMONSTRATIONS/PRESENTATIONS AT COMMUNITY EVENTS.Description

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Expense88292Expense
DescriptionA STAFF OF ONE WAS HIRED WITH GRANT FUNDS FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENDOWMENT, FOR THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA OBESITY PREVENTION PROJECT (CCROPP) IN MERCED COUNTY. MERCED CCROPP WORKS WITH SCHOOLS AND UNITS OF GOVERNMENT TO ENCOURAGE SERVING HEALTHIER MEALS AND SNACKS. THEY ALSO WORK TO ENCOURAGE STUDENTS TO PARTAKE OF MORE PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND WORK WITH SCHOOLS AND GOVERNMENT UNITS TO MAKE PLAYGROUNDS AND PUBLIC SPORTS FACILITIES AVAILABLE DURING NON-SCHOOL HOURS.Description

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DescriptionSTAFF AND RESOURCES ARE USED TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY INITIATIVES AND PROGRAMS SPONSORED BY OTHER NON-PROFIT AND GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES WITHIN MERCED COUNTY. EACH OF THE ACTIVITIES MUST CONFORM TO OUR MISSION STATEMEN, "TO IMPROVE LIVES BY MOBILIZING THE CARING POWER OF THE COMMUNITY".Description
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Form990 Part VII Section A Form990PartVIISectionA (16 entries)

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SEAN MCLEOD
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STUART SPENCER
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ANNA BOLLING
DIRECTOR1.00X000
NIKKO DA PAZ
DIRECTOR1.00X000
WIL DEAN
DIRECTOR1.00X000
RICHARD DYE
DIRECTOR1.00X000
LINDA FARIAS
DIRECTOR1.00X000
BOB HARMON
DIRECTOR1.00X000
SANDY LEMAS
DIRECTOR1.00X000
DELENE MEIDLINGER
DIRECTOR1.00X000
MARY MILLER
DIRECTOR1.00X000
JANICE RECTOR
VICE PRESIDENT1.00X000
ANDRE URQUIDEZ
DIRECTOR1.00X000
DIANA SHAVER
PRESIDENT1.00000X
CRYSTAL FLOYD
TREASURER1.00000X
FLIP HASSETT
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR47.804590800X
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Government Grants50625GovernmentGrants
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Information Technology InformationTechnology

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Insurance Insurance

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Other Expenses OtherExpenses (4 entries)

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VOLUNTEER/STAFF EXPENSE20042004
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Schedule A IRS990ScheduleA

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Current Tax Year Minus2 Years748837CurrentTaxYearMinus2Years
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Current Tax Year Minus1 Year1082381CurrentTaxYearMinus1Year
Current Tax Year1008851CurrentTaxYear
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Current Tax Year Minus2 Years573CurrentTaxYearMinus2Years
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year322CurrentTaxYearMinus1Year
Current Tax Year210CurrentTaxYear
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Schedule B IRS990ScheduleB

Contributor Info ContributorInfo

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Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD

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Agent Trustee Etc0AgentTrusteeEtc
Included On FS1IncludedOnFS

Leasehold Improvements LeaseholdImprovements

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Other Cost Or Other Basis1047OtherCostOrOtherBasis
Depreciation105Depreciation
Book Value942BookValue

Equipment Equipment

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Book Value50970BookValue
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Of Book Value Land Buildings51912TotalOfBookValueLandBuildings

Other Assets OtherAssets

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Revenue Subtotal1061478RevenueSubtotal
Other Revenues Not Included52388OtherRevenuesNotIncluded
Revenue Not Rptd On Fin Stmt52388RevenueNotRptdOnFinStmt
Total Revenue Per Form9901113866TotalRevenuePerForm990
Tot Expenses Etc Audited Fincl Stmt1058661TotExpensesEtcAuditedFinclStmt
Other Expenses Included-317OtherExpensesIncluded
Expenses Not Rptd F990-317ExpensesNotRptdF990
Expenses Subtotal1058978ExpensesSubtotal
Other Expenses Not Included52071OtherExpensesNotIncluded
Expenses Not Rptd On Fin Stmt52071ExpensesNotRptdOnFinStmt
Total Expenses Per Form9901111049TotalExpensesPerForm990

Form990 Schedule D Part XIII Form990ScheduleDPartXIII (4 entries)

Return ReferenceReturnReferenceExplanationExplanationIdentifierIdentifier
PART IV, LINE 1B:UNITED WAY OF MERCED ACTS AS AN AGENT FOR OTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WHOSE PURPOSES MUST CONFORM TO OUR MISSION STATEMENT, "TO IMPROVE LIVES BY MOBILIZING THE CARING POWER OF THE COMMUNITY." AMOUNTS HELD ON BEHALF OF THOSE ORGANIZATIONS ARE ACCOUNTED FOR IN SEPARATE BANK ACCOUNTS AND REPORTED AS LIABILITIES BY UNITED WAY OF MERCED. DURING THE YEAR RECEIPTS TOTALED $80,681; DISBURSEMENTS TOTALED $85,334; AND ENDING CASH TOTALED $61,141.
DONOR DESIGNATIONS TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS GAIN ON DISPOAL OF ASSETSPART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:
GAIN ON SALE OF ASSETSPART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:
DONOR DESIGNATIONS TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONSPART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

Schedule G IRS990ScheduleG

Events Information EventsInformation

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Name Of Event1MERCO BIKE RACENameOfEvent1
Gross Receipts Event1115353GrossReceiptsEvent1
Charitable Contributions Event130000CharitableContributionsEvent1
Gross Revenue Event185353GrossRevenueEvent1
Cash Prizes Event118625CashPrizesEvent1
Rent Facility Costs Event11000RentFacilityCostsEvent1
Food And Beverage Event13224FoodAndBeverageEvent1
Other Direct Expenses Event186474OtherDirectExpensesEvent1
Name Of Event2PEDAL MERCEDNameOfEvent2
Gross Receipts Event214011GrossReceiptsEvent2
Charitable Contributions Event210050CharitableContributionsEvent2
Gross Revenue Event23961GrossRevenueEvent2
Non Cash Prizes Event280NonCashPrizesEvent2
Food And Beverage Event2162FoodAndBeverageEvent2
Other Direct Expenses Event26747OtherDirectExpensesEvent2
Gross Receipts Total129364GrossReceiptsTotal
Charitable Contributions Total40050CharitableContributionsTotal
Gross Revenue Total Events89314GrossRevenueTotalEvents
Cash Prizes Total Events18625CashPrizesTotalEvents
Non Cash Prizes Total Events80NonCashPrizesTotalEvents
Rent Facility Costs Total Events1000RentFacilityCostsTotalEvents
Food And Beverage Total Events3386FoodAndBeverageTotalEvents
Other Direct Expenses Total Events93221OtherDirectExpensesTotalEvents
Direct Expense Summary Events116312DirectExpenseSummaryEvents
Net Income Summary-26998NetIncomeSummary

Schedule I IRS990ScheduleI

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Records Maintained1RecordsMaintained

Recipient Table RecipientTable (10 entries)

Address Line1AddressUS/AddressLine1CityAddressUS/CityStateAddressUS/StateZIP CodeAddressUS/ZIPCodeEIN Of RecipientEINOfRecipientIRC SectionIRCSectionAmount Of Cash GrantAmountOfCashGrantPurpose Of GrantPurposeOfGrant
PLANNED PARENTHOOD MAR MONTE
3166 COLLINS DRIVEMERCEDCA95348941583439501(C)(3)10441PREGNANCY PREVENTION FOR YOUNG MEN AGE GROUP 13-18 YEARS OLD
CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF MERCED COUNTY
336 WEST MAIN STREET 1MERCEDCA95340941678938501(C)(3)8120ASSIST WITH IMMEDIATE FOOD AND CLOTHING NEEDS
CASA OF MERCED COUNTY
PO BOX 2362MERCEDCA95344272084694501(C)(3)12018CIRCLE OF SUPPORT FOR FOSTER CHILDREN
DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING
5340 N FRESNO STREETFRESNOCA93710770003788501(C)(3)11414TRAINING SESSIONS TO HELP IMPROVE THE LIFE OF HARD OF HEARING INDIVIDUALS
MERCED SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION
PO BOX 894MERCEDCA95341941541775501(C)(3)5000ENHANCED THE EXPERIENCE OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHILDREN ON LIVE CLASSICAL CONCERT EVENTS
SACRED ROK
319 IRIS STREETREDWOOD CITYCA94062800440822501(C)(3)1500PROVIDES YOUTH AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPERIENCE NATURE
VALLEY CRISIS CENTER - MERCED COUNTY
PO BOX 2075MARIPOSACA95338770272319501(C)(3)14583DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION AND ACCESS TO AVAILABLE SERVICES
GREATER YOSEMITE COUNCIL - BOY SCOUTS
4301 TECHNOLOGY DRIVEMODESTOCA95356221576300501(C)(3)6018PROVIDING A POSITIVE AFTER-SCHOOL ADULT SUPERVISED SCOUTING ATHLETIC PROGRAM FOR YOUTH AGES 6-18 YEARS OLD.
UC MERCED POLICE MENTOR PROGRAM
5200 N LAKE ROADMERCEDCA95344943250114501(C)(3)11238PROMOTE CIVIC RESPONSIBILITY AND ROLE MODELS FOR AT-RISK YOUTH IN SOUTH MERCED.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY - WESTSIDE MERCER CO
PO BOX 1421LOS BANOSCA93635201497263501(C)(3)13126ADVOCACY AROUND ADEQUATE HOUSING THROUGH VOLUNTEER SERVICE AND EDUCATION.

Form990 Schedule I Part IV Form990ScheduleIPartIV

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
IdentifierPROCEDURE FOR MONITORING GRANTS IN THE U.S.:Identifier
Return ReferencePART I, LINE 2:ReturnReference
ExplanationSCHEDULE I, PART I, LINE 2: TO RECEIVE FUNDING, NON-PROFIT CHARITIES OPERATING IN MERCED COUNTY FIRST SUBMIT A LETTER OF INTENT THAT ALLOWS US TO DETERMINE IF THEY ARE ELIGIBLE FOR FUNDING. IF THEY ARE, THEY ARE PROVIDED AN APPLICATION WHICH REQUIRES SPECIFIC INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROGRAM FOR WHICH THEY WANT FUNDING. IF APPROVED, THE AGENCY MUST AGREE TO A MEMO OF UNDERSTANDING THAT SPELLS OUT WHAT THEY ARE REQUIRED TO DO, INCLUDING A QUARTERLY REPORT ON PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS. WHEN PROMPTED BY INFORMATION IN THEIR REPORT OR AN INQUIRY OR COMPLAINT FROM AN OUTSIDE SOURCE, WE WILL DO AN AUDIT OF THEIR FINANCES AND OPERATION. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH OUR REQUIREMENTS WILL CAUSE THEM TO LOSE THEIR AWARD.Explanation

Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO

General Explanation GeneralExplanation (8 entries)

Return ReferenceReturnReferenceExplanationExplanationIdentifierIdentifier
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11THE FORM 990 AND ALL ATTACHMENTS ARE PROVIDED TO EACH BOARD MEMBER VIA EMAIL AND DISCUSSED AT A MEETING OF THE BOARD PRIOR TO BEING FILED.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12CTO RECEIVE FUNDING, NON-PROFIT CHARITIES OPERATING IN MERCED COUNTY FIRST SUBMIT A LETTER OF INTENT THAT ALLOWS US TO DETERMINE IF THEY ARE ELIGIBLE FOR FUNDING. IF THEY ARE, THEY ARE PROVIDED AN APPLICATION WHICH REQUIRES SPECIFIC INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROGRAM FOR WHICH THEY WANT FUNDING. IF APPROVED, THE AGENCY MUST AGREE TO A MEMO OF UNDERSTANDING THAT SPELLS OUT WHAT THEY ARE REQUIRED TO DO, INCLUDING A QUARTERLY REPORT ON PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS. WHEN PROMPTED BY INFORMATION IN THEIR REPORT OR AN INQUIRY OR COMPLAINT FROM AN OUTSIDE SOURCE, WE WILL DO AN AUDIT OF THEIR FINANCES AND OPERATION. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH OUR REQUIREMENTS WILL CAUS THEM TO LOSE THEIR AWARD.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15ATHE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S SALARY IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ANNUALLY. COMPARABILITY DATA IS OBTAINED FOR SIMILAR POSITIONS IN SIMILAR SIZED ORGANIZATIONS IN SIMILAR SIZED GEOGRAPHIC AREAS. THE DECISION MAKING PROCESS IS INCLUDED IN BOARD MEETING MINUTES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC FROM THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE AND AT THEIR OFFICE, LOCATED AT 658 WEST MAIN STREET, MERCED, CA 95340.
FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11GFACILITATOR FEE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 17,930. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 17,930. CONSULTING SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 27,000. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 27,000. STIPEND SUMMER PROGRAM: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 530. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 530. PA CONTRACT & INSTRUCTOR FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 10,115. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 10,115. PROJECT MANAGEMENT: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 20,000. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 20,000. EDUCATIONAL TRAINING CLASS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 5,885. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 5,885. OUTSIDE SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 1,500. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 1,500. EVALUATION AND TRAINING: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 4,000. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 4,000. QUALITY REVIEW: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 745. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 745. EVALUATION AND LEARNING SPECIALIST: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 70,000. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 70,000. INTERPRETERS AND TRANSLATORS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 14,275. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 14,275. CONTRACT LABOR: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 832. TOTAL EXPENSES 832.OTHER FEES
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2CTHE ORGANIZATION DID NOT CHANGE ITS OVERSIGHT PROCESS OR SELECTION PROCESS DURING THE TAX YEAR.
FORM 990, PART VI SECTION B, LINE 12C:EACH BOARD MEMBER SUBMITS AN ANNUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORM THAT DISCLOSES ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST, OR ATTESTS THAT THERE ARE NO SUCH CONFLICTS.
FORM 990, PART I, LINE 1PART 1, QUESTION 1 SUMMARY OF OUR MISSION AND ACTIVITIES: OUR MISSION IS TO IMPROVE LIVES BY MOBILIZING THE CARING POWER OF THE COMMUNITY. WE DO THIS BY MANY MEANS, ONLY ONE OF WHICH IS SOLICITING DONATIONS FROM PEOPLE TO SUPPORT THE PROGRAMS OF NON-PROFIT CHARITIES AND STAFF TO RUN PROGRAMS BENEFITING NON-PROFIT CHARITIES.WE COLLABORATE AND PARTNER WITH OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS,GOVERNMENT, EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS, FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATIONS, BUSINESSES AND PRIVATE INDIVIDUALS TO DEVELOP INITIATIVES THAT ADDRESS PRESSING SOCIAL ISSUES IN OUR COMMUNITY. OUR EFFORTS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: -PROVIDE TRAINING AND GUIDANCE TO NON-PROFIT AGENCIES: IN PRODUCING PROGRAMS THAT ACTUALLY IMPROVE THE LIVES OF THE PEOPLE WHO PARTAKE OF THEIR PROGRAMS; AND THAT SUPPORT BOARD DEVELOPMENT AND INTER-AGENCY COLLABORATION. -WE ARE A PARTNER IN THE MERCED COMMUNITY VIOLENCE INTERVENTION AND PREVENTION TASK FORCE (COMVIP) THAT IS MADE UP OF LOCAL AGENCIES, INDIVIDUALS, FATH-BASED, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS WORKING COLLABORATIVELY TO REDUCE VIOLENCE IN OUR COMMUNITY. -WE ARE A MEMBER OF THE BUSINESS EDUCATION ALLIANCE OF MERCED COUNTY (B.E.A.M.), A PARTNERSHIP OF COMMITTED BUSINESS, EDUCATION, GOVERNMENT, AND COMMUNITY LEADERS WHO SUPPORT EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT AND QUALITY CHILD CARE THAT LEADS TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND ECONOMIC GROWTH IN MERCED COUNTY. WE ALSO SERVE AS THE FISCAL AGENT FOR THIS ORGANIZATION. -WE CHAIR THE LOCAL BOARD OF THE EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER NATIONAL BOARD PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES FEDERAL FUNDING TO LOCAL AGENCIES WHO PROVIDE EMERGENCY FOOD AND/OR SHELTER TO THIOSE LESS FORTUNATE. -WE ARE A MEMBER OF THE MERCED COUNTY HUNGER TASK FORCE AND CHAIR A SUB-COMMITTEE ON PANTRIES. THE TASK FORCE WANTS TO MAKE SURE NO ONE GOES HUNGRY IN MERCED COUNTY. THE PANTRY COMMITTEE WORKS TO IMPROVE THE FLOW OF FOOD FROM DONORS AND OTHER RESOURCES TO THE FOOD BANK TO PANTRIES TO THE HUNGRY ASSURING HEALTHY FOOD FOR THEIR DIETS. -WE ARE A MEMBER OF THE "COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP ALLIANCE", A COMMUNITY LED, MULTI-ETHNIC INITIATIVE TO CREATE, LEVERAGE, AND PROMOTE CHANGE THAT MAXIMIZES THE EDUCATIONAL AND ECONOMIC PROSPERITY OF OUR MULTICULTURAL COMMUNITY. -WE ARE A MAJOR STAKEHOLDER IN THE ANNUAL MERCED CYCLING CLASSIC THAT INCLUDES A DOWNTOWN GRAND PRIX AND A FOOTHILLS ROAD RACE AND TIME TRIALS EVENTS AS WELL AS A COMMUNITY FUN FAIR WITH FOOD, ENTERTAINMENT, BOUNCE HOUSES AND MORE. THERE ARE ALSO EVENTS FOR AMATURES AND CHILDREN. IT IS A GREAT FAMILY EVENT AS WELL AS A HUGE BOOST TO THE LOCAL ECONOMY. -WE CONDUCT A FAMILY FUN DAY CALLED "PEDAL MERCED" THAT HAS FAMILIES PARTICIPATING IN A 10 MILE BICYCLE RIDE THAT INCLUDES STOPS AT SEVERAL PARKS TO COMPETE IN FUN AND GAMES AND COLLECT A STMP ON THEIR 'PASSPORT' WHICH WILL ENTER THEM INTO A DRAWINGAT THE END. THEY ARE THEN TREATED TO A BARBEQUE CHICKEN LUNCH. PARTICIPANTS CLAIM IT TO BE THE BEST FAMILY FUN EVENT IN MERCED. -WE SPONSOR A COMMUNITY 'DAY OF ACTION' IN WHICH VOLUNTEERS MAKE REPAIRS FOR NON-PROFIT AGENCIES,SORT DONATED NON-PERISHABLE FOOD FOR THE FOOD BANK AND PERFORM CLEAN-UP FOR NON-PROFIT AND PUBLIC FACILITIES, ETC. -WE PARTNER WITH MERCED UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT AND MERCED CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT IN A PROGRAM "CHARACTER COUNTS." IT IS AN EDUCATIONAL FRAMEWORK BASED ON GOOD DECISION MAKING AND SIX PILLARS OF GOOD CHARACTER: TRUSTWORTHINESS, RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY, FAIRNESS, CARING AND CITIZENSHIP. THE ABILITY TO SHARE VALUES WITH THE NEXT GENERATION IS CRITICAL FOR A HEALTHY AND SAFE COMMUNITY. -WE WORK WITH THE NATIONAL FAMILYWIZE ORGANIZATION TO PROVIDE PRESCRIPTION DRUG DISCOUNT CARDS TO THOSE WHO HAVE NO INSURANCE COVERAGE OR WHOSE PLAN DOES NOT COVER THE DRUG THEY WERE PRESCRIBED.SAVINGS TO PEOPLE IN MERCED COUNTY IN FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013. -SUPPORT THE GREATER MERCED CHAMBER OF COMMERCE "LEADERSHIP MERCED" PROGRAM THAT HELPS COMMUNITY MEMBERS ASSUME LEADERSHIP ROLES IN A COMMUNITY. INCLUDED CONDUCTING "FUTURE COMMITMENT DAY" THIS YEAR. -WE ARE A MEMBER OF THE CHILDREN'S MOVEMENT, AN EFFORT BY LOCAL BUSINESS PEOPLE AND OTHERS WHO WANT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE, BE PART OF SOMETHING TRULY MEANINGFUL, AND ASSURE THAT OUR CHILDREN SUCCEED. THE CHILDREN'S MOVEMENT IS COMMITTED TO MAKING CHILDREN A TOP PRIORITY OF THE BUSINESS SECTOR OF OUR COMMUNITY. -IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MERCED COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY AND LIFELINE COMMUNITY CENTER IN WINTON, UNITED WAY OF MERCED COUNTY ESTABLISHED SITES FOR LOW INCOME FAMILITES AND INDIVIDUALS TO GET HELP PREPARING AND FILING THEIR TAX RETURNS. VOLUNTEERS WERE TRAINED TO HELP OVER 580 PEOPLE TO FILE THEIR TAX RETURNS RESULTING IN OVER $880,000 IN REFUNDS. -IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CITI COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, WE DEVELOPED THE ROOT SOCIAL PROGRAM DESIGNED TO BOOST SMALL BUSINESS COMMUNITY IN MERCED COUNTY THROUGH THE NETWORKING POWER OF SOCIAL MEDIA.

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