United Way North-Northwest: Form 990, tax year 2011

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Organization
United Way North-Northwest (EIN 23-7116020)
Tax period
2011-07-01 to 2012-06-30
Filed
2012-11-12
IRS object ID
201203179349301635
Schema version
2011v1.3
Source
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Return header ReturnHeader

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Timestamp2012-11-12T11:51:53-06:00Timestamp
Tax Period End Date2012-06-30TaxPeriodEndDate

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Business Name Line1GRANT THORNTON LLPBusinessNameLine1

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Address Line1175 W JACKSON BLVD STE 2000AddressLine1
CityCHICAGOCity
StateILState
ZIP Code60604ZIPCode
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Return Type990ReturnType
Tax Period Begin Date2011-07-01TaxPeriodBeginDate

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Name Name

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Business Name Line1Northwest Suburban United WayBusinessNameLine1
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Phone8477681074Phone

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ZIP Code60056ZIPCode

Officer Officer

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Form 990 IRS990

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DescriptionWe work to reduce the incidence of chronic disease and eliminate the barriers to necessary health services. We stabilize families and individuals in a crisis; mobilize our community to create safe places and a healthy environment; increase physical activity and healthy eating behaviors and reduce barriers to health care access by connecting people to medical homes.Description

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DescriptionWE PREPARE CHILDREN TO ENTER KINDERGARTEN READY TO LEARN; KEEP TEENS IN SCHOOL AND ENSURE THEY GRADUATE ON TIME. WE DO THIS BY SUPPORTING PROGRAMS THAT WORK TO NARROW THE EDUCATIONAL GAP VIA CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAMS, AS WELL AS PROGRAMS ALL THROUGHOUT A CHILD'S LIFE. OUR STRATEGY: PROVIDE A CONTINUUM OF SUPPORT THROUGHOUT A CHILD'S LIFE INCLUDING EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAMS; AFTER-SCHOOL AND SUMMER ACTIVITIES; TUTORING AND MENTORING; COMMUNITY SCHOOLS AND OTHER INNOVATIVE APPROACHES. WE ALSO ADVOCATE FOR POLICIES THAT LEAD TO INCREASED GRADUATION RATES.Description

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DescriptionWe lead a financial stability initiative that brings together community experts to determine the right mix of programs that give people the opportunity to become financially stable. We provide funds to the best programs across the region that collectively offer job training and placement, access to income supports such as the earned income tax credit and other state and federal benefits for working families. These programs are complemented by educational services that teach people about banking, credit, saving and investment, as well as access to tax preparation services and matched savings programs.Description
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Form990 Part VII Section A Form990PartVIISectionA (22 entries)

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Victoria Dudley
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Camille Fotopoulos
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General ExplanationINCOME REPORTED ON LINE 10 WAS GENERATED BY SPECIAL EVENTS THAT are DETAILED ON SCHEDULE G. THE SPECIAL EVENTS WERE CONCEIVED TO GENERATE INCOME USED TO FUND THE NORTHWEST SUBURBAN UNITED WAY'S PROGRAM ACHIEVEMENTS AS DESCRIBED IN PART III, LINE 4A THROUGH 4D.GeneralExplanation

Schedule B IRS990ScheduleB

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Term Endowment EOY Balance0.14220TermEndowmentEOYBalance
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Total Book Value Other Assets102394TotalBookValueOtherAssets
Federal Income Tax Liability0FederalIncomeTaxLiability
Total Of Amounts0TotalOfAmounts
Total Revenue2560521TotalRevenue
Total Expenses2388923TotalExpenses
Excess Or Deficit For Year171598ExcessOrDeficitForYear
Net Unrealized GL On Investments2495NetUnrealizedGLOnInvestments
Other-$20,568OtherAmount
Total Adjustments-18073TotalAdjustments
Excess Or Deficit Per FS153525ExcessOrDeficitPerFS
Tot Revenue Etc Audited Fincl Stmt2504618TotRevenueEtcAuditedFinclStmt
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Revenue Not Rptd F9902495RevenueNotRptdF990
Revenue Subtotal2502123RevenueSubtotal
Other Revenues Not Included58398OtherRevenuesNotIncluded
Revenue Not Rptd On Fin Stmt58398RevenueNotRptdOnFinStmt
Total Revenue Per Form9902560521TotalRevenuePerForm990
Tot Expenses Etc Audited Fincl Stmt2351093TotExpensesEtcAuditedFinclStmt
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Other Expenses Not Included37830OtherExpensesNotIncluded
Expenses Not Rptd On Fin Stmt37830ExpensesNotRptdOnFinStmt
Total Expenses Per Form9902388923TotalExpensesPerForm990

Form990 Schedule D Part XIV Form990ScheduleDPartXIV (5 entries)

IdentifierIdentifierReturn ReferenceReturnReferenceExplanationExplanation
INTENDED USES FOR ENDOWMENT FUNDSSChedule D, PART V, LINE 4THE PURPOSE OF THE NORTHWEST SUBURBAN UNITED WAY ENDOWMENT FUND ("FUND") IS TO PROVIDE A FUND SEPaRATE FROM THE ANNUAL CAMPAIGN FUNDS SUCH THAT DONORS AND PROSPECTIVE DONORS CAN BE ASSURED THAT CERTAIN GIFTS MADE BY THEM TO NORTHWEST SUBURBAN UNITED WAY WILL HAVE LONG-TERM VALUE BY REASON OF THEIR SEGREGATION AND CAREFUL INVESTMENT, AND SHALL BE LASTING TRIBUTE TO THE DONOR AS THE EARNINGS FROM THEIR GIFTS ARE DISTRIBUTED FROM TIME TO TIME, IN PERPETUITY, TO HELP ACCOMPLISH THE MISSION OF NORTHWEST SUBURBAN UNITED WAY.
UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS (FIN 48)Schedule D, Part X, Line 2UNITED WAY METROPOLITAN CHICAGO, UNITED WAY OF DUPAGE/WEST COOK, SOUTH-SOUTHWEST SUBURBAN UNITED WAY, NORTH SHORE UNITED WAY, NORTHWEST SUBURBAN UNITED WAY, HAVE RECEIVED A FAVORABLE DETERMINATION LETTERS FROM THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, STATING THAT THEY ARE EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986(IRC), EXCEPT FOR INCOME TAXES PERTAINING TO UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME. ACCOUNTING GUIDANCE REQUIRES TAX EFFECTS FROM UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS TO BE RECOGNIZED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ONLY IF THE POSITION IS MORE LIKELY THAN NOT TO BE SUSTAINED IF THE POSITION WERE TO BE CHALLENGED BY A TAXING AUTHORITY. MANAGEMENT HAS DETERMINED THERE ARE NO MATERIAL UNCERTAIN POSITIONS THAT REQUIRE RECOGNITION IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. ADDITIONALLY, NO PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES IS REFLECTED IN THESE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THERE IS NO INTEREST OR PENALTIES RECOGNIZED IN THE STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES OR STATEMENT OF POSITION. THE TAX YEARS ENDING 2008, 2009, 2010 AND 2011 ARE STILL OPEN TO AUDIT FOR BOTH FEDERAL AND STATE PURPOSES.
Reconciliation of revenue per audited fin. stmts. with revenue per returnschedule d, part xii, line 4bDesignations to other organizations included in income..... 37,830 Loss on 2010 Campaign Pledges.............................. 20,568 Total................................................... $58,398
Reconciliation of expenses per audited fin. stmt. with expenses per returnSchedule D, Part XIII, line 4bDesignations to other organizations included in income..... $37,830
Reconciliation of change in net assets from 990 to audited fin. stmt.Schedule D, Part XI, Line 8Loss on 2010 Campaign Pledges............................ $(20,568)

Schedule G IRS990ScheduleG

Events Information EventsInformation

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Name Of Event1WLC EngagementNameOfEvent1
Gross Receipts Event15440GrossReceiptsEvent1
Gross Revenue Event15440GrossRevenueEvent1
Name Of Event2LuncheonNameOfEvent2
Gross Receipts Event214774GrossReceiptsEvent2
Gross Revenue Event214774GrossRevenueEvent2
Food And Beverage Event24748FoodAndBeverageEvent2
Other Direct Expenses Event2762OtherDirectExpensesEvent2
Total Number Of Other Events0TotalNumberOfOtherEvents
Gross Receipts Other Events0GrossReceiptsOtherEvents
Gross Revenue Other Events0GrossRevenueOtherEvents
Gross Receipts Total20214GrossReceiptsTotal
Gross Revenue Total Events20214GrossRevenueTotalEvents
Food And Beverage Total Events4748FoodAndBeverageTotalEvents
Other Direct Expenses Total Events762OtherDirectExpensesTotalEvents
Direct Expense Summary Events5510DirectExpenseSummaryEvents
Net Income Summary14704NetIncomeSummary

Schedule I IRS990ScheduleI

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Records MaintainedtrueRecordsMaintained

Recipient Table RecipientTable (41 entries)

Address Line1AddressUS/AddressLine1CityAddressUS/CityStateAddressUS/StateZIP CodeAddressUS/ZIPCodeEIN Of RecipientEINOfRecipientIRC SectionIRCSectionAmount Of Cash GrantAmountOfCashGrantPurpose Of GrantPurposeOfGrant
Boys & Girls Club of Dundee Township
PO Box 173CarpentersvilleIL60110364184937501(c)(3)200000Program Support
Greater Wheeling Area Youth Outreach Inc
400 N Elmhurst RdProspect HtsIL60070364463884501(c)(3)170000Program Support
CEDA Northwest
1300 W Northwest HwyMt ProspectIL60056363382832501(c)(3)133100Program Support
Salvation Army Metropolitan Chicago
5040 North Pulaski RoadChicagoIL60630362167910501(c)(3)122000Program Support
Children's Home & Aid Society of IL
125 S Wacker Dr 14th FlChicagoIL60606362167743501(c)(3)85000Program Support
The Center Resources for Teaching and Learning
2626 S ClearbrookArlington HtsIL60005364248651501(c)(3)80000Program Support
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago
721 N LaSalle StreetChicagoIL60654362170821501(c)(3)71153Program Support
WINGS Program Inc
PO Box 95615PalatineIL60095363456061501(c)(3)70000Program Support
Centro de Informacion
28 N Grove Ave Ste 200ElginIL60120362776988501(c)(3)56508Program Support
Shelter Inc
1616 N Arlgton HtsArlington HtsIL60004237399596501(c)(3)55262Program Support
Bridge Youth and Family Services
721 S Quentin RdPalatineIL60067237093615501(c)(3)55000Program Support
Children's Advocacy Center of North and Northwest
640 Illinois BlvdHoffman EstatesIL60169363711203501(c)(3)55000Program Support
Journey from PADS to HOPE
1140 E Northwest HwyPalatineIL60074363919018501(c)(3)50000Program Support
Palatine Opportunity Center
1585 North Rand RoadPalatineIL60074363881109501(c)(3)41134Program Support
Northwest CASA
415 W Golf Rd 47Arlington HtsIL60005362897300501(c)(3)40105Program Support
PEER Services Inc
906 Davis StreetEvanstonIL60201362848969501(c)(3)40000Program Support
Turning Point Behavioral Health Care Center
8324 Skokie BlvdSkokieIL60077362327294501(c)(3)40000Program Support
Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago
30 S Wells St 4049ChicagoIL60606362167761501(c)(3)37750Program Support
Metropolitan Family Services
One North DearbornChicagoIL60602362167940501(c)(3)33000Program Support
Orchard Village
7670 Marmora AvenueSkokieIL60077362773481501(c)(3)30091Program Support
Ecker Center for Mental Health Inc
1845 Grandstand PlaceElginIL60123362312495501(c)(3)30000Program Support
North Shore Senior Center
161 Northfield RoadNorthfieldIL60093362366074501(c)(3)30000Program Support
Society for the Preservation of Human Dignity
37 North Plum Grove RoadPalatineIL60067237208626501(c)(3)30000Program Support
Countryside Association for People with Disabiliti
21154 West Shirley RoadPalatineIL60074362340304501(c)(3)25000Program Support
Lester and Rosalie Anixter Center
2001 N Clybourn Ave 3ChicagoIL60614362244895501(c)(3)25000Program Support
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
1001 E Touhy50Des PlainesIL60018362584799501(c)(3)25000Program Support
Maine Center Inc
819 Busse HighwayPark RidgeIL60068362616713501(c)(3)25000Program Support
Palatine Township Senior Citizens Council
505 South Quentin RoadPalatineIL60067362781764501(c)(3)25000Program Support
YWCA EvanstonNorth Shore
1215 Church StreetEvanstonIL60201362193618501(c)(3)25000Program Support
The Center of Concern
1580 N Northwest HwyPark RidgeIL60068362984360501(c)(3)20000Program Support
Life Span
PO Box 1515Des PlainesIL60017362991281501(c)(3)20000Program Support
Access Community Health Network
600 West Fulton StreetChicagoIL60661363317058501(c)(3)17500Program Support
Clearbrook
1835 W Central RadArlington HtsIL60005362420176501(c)(3)15848Program Support
Hanul Family Alliance
5008 North Kedzie AveChicagoIL60625363519498501(c)(3)15000Program Support
Prairie State Legal Services
303 North Main StreetRockfordIL61101371030764501(c)(3)13000Program Support
YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago
801 North DearbornChicagoIL60610362179782501(c)(3)13000Program Support
Glenkirk
3504 Commercial AveNorthbrookIL60062362345191501(c)(3)10000Program Support
Senior Services Associates Inc
101 South Grove AveElginIL60120362775102501(c)(3)10000Program Support
Youth Crossroads Inc
6412 West 27th StreetBerwynIL60402237417420501(c)(3)10000Program Support
United Way of Metro Chicago
560 West Lake StreetChicagoIL606611499362167037501(c)(3)6330Program Support
United Way of DuPageWest Cook
1000 Jorie Blvd 360Oak BrookIL60522451534557501(c)(3)5192Program Support
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Total Nbr Of501 C3 And Govt Grants41TotalNbrOf501C3AndGovtGrants

Form990 Schedule I Part III Form990ScheduleIPartIII

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Type Of GrantSCHOLARSHIPS - POST-SECONDARY EDUCATIONTypeOfGrant
Number Of Recipients5NumberOfRecipients
Amount Of Cash Grant7000AmountOfCashGrant

Form990 Schedule I Part IV Form990ScheduleIPartIV

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IdentifierProcedure for monitoring the use of grant funds in the u.s.Identifier
Return ReferenceForm 990, Schedule I, Part 1, Line 2ReturnReference
ExplanationNorthwest Suburban United Way monitors the use of grants in the United States by requiring agencies to submit, no less than annually, information related to programs being funded. Information may include, but is not limited to, client demographics, program activities, program measurements and program outcomes. United Way of Metropolitan Chicago and Northwest Suburban United Way staff also converses and correspond with grantees on a regular basis.Explanation

Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO

General Explanation GeneralExplanation (13 entries)

IdentifierIdentifierReturn ReferenceReturnReferenceExplanationExplanation
Number of VolunteersForm 990, Part I, Line 621 NWSUW BOARD 9 CAMPAIGN CABINET 10 COMMUNITY IMPACT COMMITTEE 15 FOOD DRIVE 35 COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING DINNER 14 READY FOR SCHOOL COMMITTEE 15 LIVE UNITED TOY DRIVE 5 MAILING COMMITTEE 10 SKOKIE TRAIL TO FITNESS COMMITTEE 8 SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE 16 WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP COUNCIL 8 EDUCATION INVESTMENT COMMITTEE 15 YLS 3 CELEBRATION LUNCH COMMITTEE 184 TOTAL
Other Exempt Purpose AchievementsForm 990, Part III, Line 4dOTHER PROGRAM SERVICE ACHIEVEMENTS INCLUDE DESIGNATIONS TO OTHER 501(C)(3)S PAID DIRECTLY BY THE DONOR, ALLOCATIONS MADE BY NORTHWEST SUBURBAN UNITED WAY TO THE ALLOCATION BOARD FOR REDISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS TO OTHER MEMBERS, AND OTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE ACHIEVEMENTS.
1099s Transmitted by UWMCForm 990, Part V, Line 1AUnited Way of Metropolitan Chicago, Inc., as the common paymaster, has filed Forms 1099 to report certain amounts as required.
W-3s Transmitted by UWMCForm 990, Part V, Line 2aUnited Way of Metropolitan Chicago, Inc., as the common paymaster, has filed Form W-3 to report certain amounts as required.
Executive CommitteeForm 990, Part VI, Line 1AThe Board of Directors has delegated authority to the Executive Committee to conduct affairs of the Board of Directors between meetings of the Board as permitted by law and under the bylaws of Northwest Suburban. The Executive Committee consists of officers of Northwest Suburban, the chairpersons of the other standing committees of the Board and the immediate Past President of Northwest Suburban. All such actions by the Executive Committee must be reported to the Board of Directors for appropriate action at the next meeting of the Board following such Executive Committee action.
Governance DecisionsForm 990, PART VI, LINE 7bUnited Way of Metropolitan Chicago, Inc. ("UWMC") is an Illinois non-profit philanthropic corporation whose mission is to improve lives in the metropolitan Chicago area by mobilizing caring people to invest in the community where resources are needed the most. UWMC and the following four Member United Ways ("MUWs") (collectively referred to as the "Organization") raise funds through community-wide campaigns: South-Southwest Suburban United Way ("South-Southwest") Northwest Suburban United Way ("Northwest") North Shore United Way ("North Shore") United Way of DuPage/West Cook ("DuPage") EACH MUW IS REGISTERED WITH THE STATE OF ILLINOIS AND EACH ORGANIZATION FILES A SEPARATE FORM 990 INFORMATIONAL TAX RETURN. ONE COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENT AUDIT IS PERFORMED FOR UWMC AND ITS MUWS. EACH MUW BOARD OF DIRECTORS MUST VOTE ON A RESOLUTION TO ADOPT THE MEMBERSHIP AGREEMENT WITH THE UWMC THEREBY ACCEPTING COMPLIANCE WITH UWMC'S POLICIES, STANDARDS, AND CRITERIA OF MEMBERSHIP. THE MEMBERSHIP AGREEMENT IS SUBJECT TO APPROVAL AND RATIFICATION OF THE UWMC BOARD OF DIRECTORS. EACH MUW BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS GOVERNED BY BYLAWS THAT HAVE BEEN APPROVED BY UWMC. THE MEMBER ADVISORY COMMITTEE IS A COMMITTEE OF THE UWMC BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMPRISED OF TWO REPRESENTATIVES FROM EACH MUW AND FOUR REGIONAL SUBURBAN REPRESENTATIVES THAT ARE UWMC BOARD OF DIRECTOR MEMBERS. THE MEMBER ADVISORY COMMITTEE PROVIDES ADVICE, WITH RESPECT TO THE MUWS, TO THE UWMC BOARD OF DIRECTORS AS TO FUND DISTRIBUTIONS, AGENCY ALLOCATIONS, BUDGET, OPERATIONS, AND RELATED POLICIES. THE UWMC BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS ULTIMATE AUTHORITY OVER POLICY AND APPROVAL OF AGENCY ALLOCATIONS. HISTORICALLY, THE UWMC BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS HONORED THE RECOMMENDATIONS THAT HAVE BEEN PRESENTED BY THE MEMBER ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON BEHALF OF THE MUWS. EACH MUW IS CERTIFIED BY UNITED WAY WORLDWIDE AND THIS CERTIFICATION IS CONTINGENT ON THE MUWS ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP AGREEMENT WITH UWMC. UWMC PROVIDES FINANCE, ACCOUNTING, INFORMATION SYSTEMS, HUMAN RESOURCES, AND OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT TO THE MUWS. UWMC ACTS AS AN AGENT FOR THE MUWS IN PROCESSING PLEDGES, RECEIVING CASH ON PLEDGES, AND PAYING MUW ALLOCATIONS AND EXPENSES. CASH RECEIPT AND PAYMENT ACTIVITIES AND THE SUPPORT REIMBURSEMENT ARRANGEMENT TOGETHER RESULT IN INTERCOMPANY RECEIVABLES AND PAYABLES THROUGHOUT EACH FISCAL YEAR FOR UWMC AND THE MUWS.
Form 990 Review ProcessForm 990, Part VI, Line 11A REVIEW OF THE FORM 990 WAS CONDUCTED BY THE TREASURER FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE CHIEF PROFESSIONAL OFFICER DURING A CONFERENCE PRIOR TO THE FILING OF THE FORM 990. DURING THE WEEK BEFORE THE CALL, A COPY OF THE FORM 990 AND THE PRIOR YEAR FORM 990 WERE EMAILED TO THE TREASURER AND CHIEF PROFESSIONAL OFFICER TO ALLOW ADVANCE TIME FOR THE REVIEW. THE CONFERENCE CALL WAS INITIATED BY THE VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE FOR THE UNITED WAY OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO, INC. COMMENTS REGARDING THE PREPARATION OF THE FORM 990 WERE SHARED. QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS FROM THE TREASURER AND CHIEF PROFESSIONAL OFFICER CONCERNING THE FORM 990 WERE SOLICITED. FOLLOWING THE REVIEW THE FORM 990 WAS E-MAILED TO EACH OF THE VOTING MEMBERS OF THE BOARD DIRECTORS PRIOR TO THE FILING OF THE FORM 990.
Written Conflict of Interest PolicyForm 990, Part VI, Line 12THE ORGANIZATION HAS A FORMALIZED BUSINESS ETHICS POLICY ("ETHICS POLICY"). THE ETHICS POLICY IS APPLICABLE TO ALL EMPLOYEES AND DIRECTORS OF THE BOARD OF THE UNITED WAY OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO, INC. ("UWMC") AND DIRECTORS OF ITS MEMBER UNITED WAYS, SPOUSES, AND CLOSE FAMILY MEMBERS OF ALL OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES. THE ETHICS POLICY ALSO APPLIES TO BOARD AND KEY COMMITTEES OF NOMINATING, FINANCE, AUDIT, MEMBER ADVISORY, ENDOWMENT AND DIVERSITY; COLLECTIVELY REFERRED TO AS THE "UWMC ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBERSHIP". THE ETHICS POLICY INCLUDES A CODE OF BUSINESS ETHICS SECTION COVERING, AMONG OTHER TOPICS, COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS, RULES AND REGULATIONS; CONFLICT OF INTEREST; BRIBES, KICKBACKS AND OTHER IMPROPER PAYMENTS; MISAPPROPRIATION OR DISREGARD OF DONOR, EMPLOYEE, OR CUSTOMER PRIVATE DATA; ACCOUNTING PRACTICES; PROVIDING AND ACCEPTING ENTERTAINMENT; RECEIVING GIFTS AND PRIZES; GIVING GIFTS; POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS AND ACTIVITY; AND RECORDS/COMMUNICATIONS. THE ETHICS POLICY ALSO CONTAINS INFORMATION ABOUT WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTION, CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH THE ETHICS POLICY AND REPORTING ILLEGAL OR UNETHICAL BEHAVIOR. REGARDING CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, THE UWMC ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBERSHIP IS PROHIBITED FROM PARTICIPATING IN ANY OUTSIDE BUSINESS VENTURE FOR FINANCIAL GAIN OR OTHERWISE THAT CONFLICTS WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S ON-GOING OR PROPOSED ACTIVITIES. A MEMBER OF THE UWMC ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBERSHIP CANNOT ENGAGE IN UWMC BUSINESS WITH ANY FIRM IN WHICH A CLOSE RELATIVE HAS AN EXECUTIVE POSITION OR A SIGNIFICANT FINANCIAL INTEREST UNLESS SUCH TRANSACTIONS ARE APPROVED IN ADVANCE BY AN OBJECTIVE SENIOR OFFICER (PRESIDENT OR STAFF ETHICS OFFICER) AND ARE REPORTED IN THE COMPLIANCE QUESTIONNAIRE. EACH MEMBER OF THE UWMC ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBERSHIP IS ANNUALLY REQUIRED TO COMPLETE, SIGN AND FORWARD RESPONSES TO A COMPLIANCE QUESTIONNAIRE ADDRESSED TO THE PRESIDENT OF UWMC (THE QUESTIONNAIRE ADDRESSES COMPLIANCE WITH ALL ASPECTS OF THE ETHICS POLICY, INCLUDING CONFLICTS OF INTEREST). THE STAFF ETHICS OFFICER (BOARD SECRETARY) SUMMARIZES THE RESULTS OF THE ANNUAL CERTIFICATION PROCEDURE AND REPORTS THE RESULTS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ANNUALLY IN DECEMBER. IN ADDITION TO THE AFOREMENTIONED CERTIFICATION PROCEDURE, ALL EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO PROMPTLY REPORT TO SUPERVISORS OR OTHER APPROPRIATE PERSONNEL INCLUDING OFFICERS, ANY OBSERVED ILLEGAL OR UNETHICAL BEHAVIOR AND TO SEEK ADVICE WHEN IN DOUBT ABOUT A PARTICULAR SITUATION. EMPLOYEES OR OTHERS MAY FILE A REPORT WITH ETHICSPOINT, AN ANONYMOUS-SOURCE FACILITATOR, AT ETHICSPOINT.COM OR BY PHONING 1.888.353.5703 OR BY WRITING TO THE UWMC. ALL REPORTS WILL BE BROUGHT TO THE ATTENTION OF THE STAFF ETHICS OFFICER, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER AND EXECUTIVE TEAM; EXCLUDED WILL BE ANY ONE OF THIS GROUP THAT IS IMPLICATED. THE STAFF ETHICS OFFICER (OR ALTERNATIVELY THE CEO AND CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER) WILL DETERMINE THE PROPER PATH OF RESOLUTION FOR ALL REPORTS MADE. ALL REPORTS RELATING TO FINANCIAL MATTERS WILL BE BROUGHT TO THE ATTENTION OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE. IN APPROPRIATE CIRCUMSTANCES, REPORTS MAY BE REFERRED TO AN OUTSIDE FACILITATOR FOR FEEDBACK TO THE INDIVIDUAL FILING THE COMPLAINT.
Process for Compensation DeterminationForm 990, Part VI, Line 15COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL: THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF NORTHWEST SUBURBAN UNITED WAY REVIEWS THE PERFORMANCE AND COMPENSATION OF THE CHIEF PROFESSIONAL OFFICER ("CPO"). ANY COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENTS ARE ALSO APPROVED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. A PERFORMANCE SELF-EVALUATION IS COMPLETED BY THE CPO AT THE CONCLUSION OF EACH FISCAL YEAR. THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF STRATEGY AND REGIONAL OPERATIONS AT THE UNITED WAY OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO, INC. ("UWMC") REVIEW THE SELF-EVALUATION AND REACH CONSENSUS REGARDING THE CPO'S PERFORMANCE. THE BOARD PRESIDENT PRESENTS A SUMMARY OF PERFORMANCE REVIEW COMMENTS AND SALARY DATA TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FOR THEIR CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL. THE SALARY DATA, PROVIDED BY UWMC, CONSISTS OF A SALARY RANGE FROM UNITED WAY WORLDWIDE SALARY DATA FOR AN EQUIVALENT POSITION AT OTHER SIMILARLY-SIZED UNITED WAY ORGANIZATIONS. THE DECISION OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IS DOCUMENTED IN MEETING MINUTES. THIS REVIEW OF THE CPO PERFORMANCE AND SALARY WAS MOST RECENTLY PERFORMED FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2012. NORTHWEST SUBURBAN UNITED WAY DOES NOT HAVE ANY OTHER OFFICERS OR KEY EMPLOYEES (AS DEPICTED ON FORM 990 PART VI, LINE 15B) THAT RECEIVE COMPENSATION. THE ONLY INDIVIDUAL THAT RECEIVES SUCH COMPENSATION IS THE CPO. THE PROCESS FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION FOR THE CPO IS DESCRIBED ABOVE.
Documents Made Available to the PublicForm 990, Part VI, Line 18The following organizations are affiliated with the United Way of Metropolitan Chicago ("UWMC"): United Way of DuPage/West Cook North Shore United Way South-Southwest Suburban United Way Northwest Suburban United Way The Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") has recognized this group of organizations (referred by the IRS as "subordinates") as tax-exempt because they are affiliated with the UWMC. This avoids the need for each of the organizations to apply for exemption individually. A group exemption letter issued by the IRS has the same effect as an individual exemption letter except that it applies to more than one organization. UWMC was issued a determination letter in 2004 and the UWMC is exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. In addition, the IRS recognizes these subordinates as exempt from Federal income tax. Form 1023 is available on UWMC's website at www.uw.mc.org. Northwest Suburban United Way makes its form 990 available upon request.
Documents Made Available to the PublicForm 990, Part VI, Line 19NORTHWEST SUBURBAN UNITED WAY MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, THE BYLAWAS AND ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION, AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. THE MOST RECENT AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND A LINK TO ETHICSPOINT ARE AVAILABLE ON THE NORTHWEST SUBURBAN UNITED WAY WEBSITE (HTTP://WWW.UW-MC.ORG/NORTHWEST/). ETHICSPOINT IS A CUSTOMIZED PAGE CREATED FOR UNITED WAY OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO, INC. AND ITS MEMBER UNITED WAYS. WITHIN ETHICSPOINT, THERE IS A LINK TO THE BUSINESS ETHICS POLICY CONTAINING THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY.
Administrative Support ReimbursementForm 990, Part IX, Line 11aTHE AMOUNT INCLUDED IN THIS LINE REPRESENTS THE REIMBURSEMENT MADE BY NORTHWEST SUBURBAN UNITED WAY TO THE UNITED WAY OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO, INC. FOR THE ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT DESCRIBED ELSEWHERE IN SCHEDULE O.
Other changes in net assets or fund balancesForm 990, Part XI, Line 5Revenues........................... $2,560,521 Expenses........................... 2,388,923 Change in Net Assets............... 171,598 Beginning Net Assets............... 1,582,386 Net Unrealized Gains............... 2,495 Loss on 2010 Campaign Pledges...... (20,568) Total........................... $1,735,911

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