2013-09-27T12:08:35-00:00 2012-12-31 Parms and Company LLC 585 S Front St Ste 220 Columbus OH 43215 990 2012-01-01 314379529 Ohio United Way OHIO 6142248146 395 East Broad Street Room 320 Columbus OH 43215 Barbara A Sykes President and CEO 6142248146 2013-09-27 true Theodore W Johnson CPA 6142243078 2013-09-27 2012 2016-02-25 16:41:14Z Barbara Sykes 395 East Broad St Columbus OH 43215 654348 false X www.ouw.org X 1913 OH To strengthen the capacity of United Ways across Ohio and to advance the common good for Ohioans. 24 24 7 0 565350 613586 6020 27011 2554 832 4537 12919 578461 654348 40000 0 573805 535110 0 11523 130408 107570 704213 682680 -125752 -28332 572887 541471 14457 11373 558430 530098 X Ohio United Ways mission is to strengthen the capacity of United Ways in Ohio to advance the common good for Ohioans by 1 achieving the highest standard of integrity, 2 Making a positive difference in peoples lives, 3 promoting excellence innovation, 4 collaborate partner to solve community problems and 5 lead and advocate to improve peoples lives. false false 102432 PUBLIC POLICY/ GOVERNMENT RELATIONS.Ohio United Way OUW, our members and Public Policy Committee continue to be a resource for Ohio Legislators regarding health and human services policy development and the state budget regarding issues impacting health, education, and income. Each year OUWs Public Policy committee develops and publishes white papers outlining OUWs position on the years identified legislative priorities. OUW also works closely with our US Senators and members of Congress on issues affecting the work of non-profits and local United Ways as it relates to health and human services. In addition to regular visits to the Ohio statehouse and Washington DC, OUW hosts Lobby Day each April, bringing out members and Ohio legislators together for a legislative luncheon allowing our members to meet one-on-one with their local state legislators, and providing an opportunity to discuss local needs and issues. 274643 MEMBER SUPPORT. Ohio United Way provides ongoing training, education, and support for member organizations. Additionally, OUW convenes resources to assist members in reaching their goals and proactively informing members of relevant issues and best practices. Training includes, but is not limited to the following community impact, organizational and resource development public policy advocacy in the areas of health and financial stabilty for families and education. OUW distributes the following 3 quarterly electronic newsletters to members and many diverse nonprofit subscribers Health and Human Service Trends, Legislative Bulletin and Ohio 2-1-1 Times. A weekly electronic newsletter, Newsbreak, is also distributed to promote and share events, information and news summaries relevant to local United Ways. Special notices and press releases are provided to inform members and other non profits about important issues as they occur. OUW maintains a website www.ouw.org that provides information regarding the organization, public policy, Ohio 2-1-1 legislative priorities and more. 90767 2-1-1 GRANTS. 2-1-1 is an easy to remember 3-digit dialing code, available 24 hrs a day, 7 days per week, 365 days each year, which connects callers to a trained specialist who is available to assist Ohioans reach services they need. The need to connect individuals families throughout Ohio with health human resource info has never been greater. Using a robust database, callers are provided with info regarding local programs community-based organizations, Ohio Benefit Bank services, local faith-based initiatives government agency services available to help those in need. The call is free. Currently, Ohios 2-1-1 system has 20 call centers, which received over 1.3 million calls in 2011. 2-1-1 has proven itself to be a vital link in the event of a natural or man-made disaster. Call center staff are able to provide callers with up-to-date information on how to find food, shelter other items in the event of an emergency, working with state and local disaster planning teams to reduce calls to 9-1-1 for general information, and to free9-1-1 emergency resources. 63753 531595 true true false true false false false false false true false false false false true true false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 9 0 true 7 true false false false false false false false false false false false false false X 24 24 false false false false true true true true true false false true true true true true true true true false OH X Barbara A Sykes 6142248146 395 E Broad St Ste 320 Columbus OH 43215 Michael J Adelman 001.00 X 0 0 0 Eric W Behnke 001.00 X 0 0 0 K Michael Benz 001.00 X 0 0 0 Steve Bryan 001.00 X 0 0 0 Erskine Cade 003.00 X 0 0 0 Frank Comunale 001.00 X 0 0 0 Ev DeVaul 001.00 X 0 0 0 Clair Dickinson 002.00 X 0 0 0 Allen Elijah 001.00 X 0 0 0 Greg Finnerty 002.00 X 0 0 0 William Harper 001.00 X 0 0 0 Steven Hollon 002.00 X 0 0 0 Montrella Jackson 001.00 X 0 0 0 Bill Kitson 001.00 X 0 0 0 Steve Kleiber 002.00 X 0 0 0 Bob Kulinski 002.00 X 0 0 0 Tim Lehman 001.00 X 0 0 0 Brenda Linnick 001.00 X 0 0 0 James Mason 001.00 X 0 0 0 Fred Mills 001.00 X 0 0 0 Theresa Willis Moorman 002.00 X 0 0 0 Jim Petsock 001.00 X 0 0 0 Robert Reifsnyder 001.00 X 0 0 0 Scott Robinson 001.00 X 0 0 0 Linda Stacy 001.00 X 0 0 0 Pamela Stone 001.00 X 0 0 0 Martha Sweterlitsch 001.00 X 0 0 0 Bob Varley 002.00 X 0 0 0 Brian Wagner 001.00 X 0 0 0 Barbara Sykes 040.00 X X 130280 0 0 130280 1 false false false 469520 120443 23623 613586 Publication 900099 1205 1205 Conferences 900099 11206 11206 Public Policy 900099 14600 14600 27011 832 832 Miscellaneous 12919 12919 12919 654348 39930 832 40000 40000 0 0 0 126280 96478 27529 2273 0 319526 244119 69656 5751 33280 25426 7255 599 23801 18184 5189 428 32223 24618 7025 580 0 0 0 0 0 30851 23570 6726 555 0 4343 3318 947 78 6969 5794 1085 90 0 29160 22278 6357 525 9872 7542 2152 178 0 11329 8655 2470 204 0 0 1254 958 273 23 3732 2851 814 67 Subscriptions/memberships 6150 4817 1232 101 Miscellaneous 3910 2987 852 71 0 682680 531595 139562 11523 34592 36210 348335 450614 3900 40524 13740 11759 30224 27860 2320 2364 170000 572887 541471 14457 11373 14457 11373 X 547595 530098 10835 558430 530098 572887 541471 -28332 X X false true X true false X 694431 937155 797146 565350 613586 3607668 694431 937155 797146 565350 613586 3607668 3607668 21365 9790 4338 2554 832 38879 5674 6425 15586 10557 39930 78172 3724719 0.96860 0.97030 X 0.00000 0.00000 RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED true true false false false false true 5399 false false 5399 false false false 30224 27860 2364 2364 Financial derivatives and other financial products Closely-held equity interests Federal income taxes X 654348 654348 654348 682680 682680 682680 X 2 Ohio United Way has adopted the provisions of FASB ASC 740-10-25, which requires that a tax position be recognized or derecognized based on a more likely than not threshold. This applies to positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. Ohio United Way does not believe its financial statements include any uncertain tax positions. Ohio United Ways open tax periods are 2009 through 2011 based on filed Forms 990. true United Way of Greater Stark Co 788 Donald Ave Akron OH 44306 341814515 501c3 8000 Program funding United Way of Jefferson County PO Box 1463 Steubenville OH 43952 340714768 501c3 16000 Program funding United Way of Scioto County 1671 Grant St Portsmouth OH 45662 310647473 501c3 8000 Program funding United Way of The River Cities 820 Madison Ave Huntington WV 25704 550384704 501c3 8000 Program funding 4 Form 990, Part III, Line 4d Program Service Expenses 63,753, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 MEMBERSHIP GRANT DEVELOPMENT. Work related to identifying new and untapped sources of support, developing the Resource Database, and securing funding to expand and enhance statewide initiatives, programs and services for the benefit of member United Ways in Ohio. Form 990 Part VI Section a Line 7a Members United Ways CEOs vote on a slate of nominees to service on the Ohio United Way Board of Directors. Form 990 Part VI Section a Line 7b Member United Way CEOs vote to approve amendments to the Ohio United Way Code of Regulations or adoption of new Code of Regulations. Form 990 Part VI Section b Line 11 Ohio United Way CEO and staff review the 990 line-by-line prior to review by Executive, Audit and Finance Committees, lead by contracted CPA via e-mail and conference call. The 990 is then mailed to remaining Directors for approval. All reviews are completed prior to signature by Ohio United Way CEO and then filed with IRS. Form 990 Part VI Section b Line 12c Directors are required to read Ohio United Ways Code of Ethics which includes a Conflict of Interest policy. A signed form is required of every director annually. Each director and staff member is responsible for adhering to the principles and standards of the Code as stated, to avoid conflict of interest or the appearance of a conflict of interest which would tarnish the reputation of Ohio United Way as well as undermine the publics trust in all United Way organizations. Ohio United Way representatives will avoid any activity or outside interest which conflicts or appears to conflict with the best interest of Ohio United Way ensure that outside employment and other activities do not adversely affect the performance of their Ohio United Way duties or the achievement of Ohio United Ways mission decline any gift, gratuity, or favor in the performance of Ohio United Way duties except for promotional items of nominal value, and any food transportation, lodging or entertainment unless directly related to Ohio United Way business refrain from influencing the selection of staff, consultants or vendors who are relatives or personal friends or affiliated with, or employed by a person with whom they have a relationship that adversely affects the appearance of impartiality. Directors are asked to disclose all known conflicts or potential conflicts of interest in any matter before the Board of Directors, if they are board members, or any committee upon which they serve, and withdraw from the meeting room during a discussion, review and voting in connection with such matter. Form 990 Part VI Section b Line 15a The Board uses salary survey information from other local non-profits to determine compensation for the President and CEO. The Board follows the same evaluation procedure for the President CEO as described Ohio United Way provides a two-part evaluation form. The first part is a written self-evaluation completed by the President and CEO and presented to the Board Chair. The second part is a written evaluation completed by the Board Chairs. The CEO and Board Chair meet and the evaluation form is used as a guide with which to summarize a conversation about performance. The CEO has the opportunity to comment and ask questions. Any and all agreed upon changes to the evaluation are documented on the form. The form is then signed by the CEO and Board Chair. Both are provided a copy of the completed, signed form. Recent comparable salary data is used to determine compensation. This data is presented as a recommendation to the Board. The Board approves or disapproves the compensation recommendation. This procedure is followed annually. Form 990 Part VI Section c Line 19 The Ohio United Way website states that the 990, governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available to the public upon request. Ohio United Way will provide one printed copy in PDF file via electronic mail upon such request. The 990 can also be inspected by using the non-profit website Guide Star. Form 990 Part XII Line 2c The Finance Committee reviews financial statements monthly. The Board reviews and approves financial statements quarterly. The Audit, Finance and Executive Committees review and approve the audit and 990 annually. Selection of the independent accountant is reviewed annually and approved by the Board Finance and Executive Committees as part of the annual budget process.