SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
MediumBullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2017
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
United Way of St Joseph County Inc
 
Employer identification number

35-1063368
Return Reference Explanation
Pt VI, Line 11b The entire Board was provided a copy of the complete Form 990 for review and approval prior to the September 2018 Board meeting. The return was approved at that meeting for signing and filing by the Board Treasurer.
Pt VI, Line 12c ANNUALLY, EACH DIRECTOR, OFFICER, AND MEMBER OF A COMMITTEE SIGNS A STATEMENT WHICH AFFIRMS SUCH PERSON A) HAS RECEIVED A COPY OF THE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST POLICY; B)HAS READ AND UNDERSTANDS THE POLICY; C) HAS AGREED TO COMPLY WITH THE POLICY; AND D)UNDERSTANDS THE ORGANIZATION IS CHARITABLE AND IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN ITS FEDERAL TAX EXEMPTION IT MUST ENGAGE PRIMARILY IN ACTIVITIES WHICH ACCOMPLISH ONE OR MORE OF ITS TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSES. IN CONNECTION WITH ANY ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT, AN INTERESTED PERSON MUST DISCLOSE THE EXISTENCE AND NATURE OF THE CONFLICT AND BE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCLOSE ALL MATERIAL FACTS TO THE DIRECTORS AND MEMBERS OF COMMITTEES CONSIDERING THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT. AFTER DISCLOSURE OF THE CONFLICT AND ALL MATERIAL FACTS, AND AFTER ANY DISCUSSION WITH THE INTERESTED PERSON, HE/SHE SHALL LEAVE THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE MEETING WHILE THE MATTER IS DISCUSSED AND VOTED UPON. THE REMAINING BOARD OR COMMITTEE MEMBERS SHALL DECIDE IF A DISQUALIFYING CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS. THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE MAY, BUT IS NOT REQUIRED TO, APPOINT A DISINTERESTED PERSON OR COMMITTEE TO INVESTIGATE ALTERNATIVES TO THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT. AFTER EXERCISING DUE DILIGENCE, THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE SHALL DETERMINE WHETHER THE ORGANIZATION CAN OBTAIN WITH REASONABLE EFFORTS A MORE ADVANTAGEOUS TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT FROM A PERSON OR ENTITY THAT WOULD NOT GIVE RISE TO A CONFLICT. IF A MORE ADVANTAGEOUS TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT IS NOT REASONABLY POSSIBLE UNDER CIRCUMSTANCES NOT PRODUCING A CONFLICT, THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE SHALL DETERMINE BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE DISINTERESTED MEMBERS WHETHER THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT IS IN THE ORGANIZATION'S BEST INTEREST, FOR ITS OWN BENEFIT, AND WHETHER IT IS FAIR AND REASONABLE. IN CONFORMITY WITH THE ABOVE DETERMINATION, IT SHALL MAKE ITS DECISION AS TO WHETHER TO ENTER INTO THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT.IF THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE HAS REASONABLE CAUSE TO BELIEVE A DIRECTOR, OFFICER, OR MEMBER OF A COMMITTEE HAS FAILED TO DISCLOSE ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, IT SHALL INFORM THE INDIVIDUAL OF THE BASIS FOR SUCH BELIEF AND AFFORD THE INDIVIDUAL AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLAIN THE ALLEGED FAILURE TO DISCLOSE.IF, AFTER HEARING THE INDIVIDUAL'S RESPONSE AND AFTER MAKING FURTHER INVESTIGATION AS WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES, THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE DETERMINES THE INDIVIDUAL HAS FAILED TO DISCLOSE AN ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, IT SHALL TAKE APPROPRIATE CORRECTIVE ACTION.
Pt VI, Line 15a Independent members of the Board Executive Committee determine compensation for the President/CEO based on a performance review and comparability date, then submits to the Board for approval. This was last performed in June 2017.
Pt VI, Line 15b The President/CEO determines compensation for other personnel.
Pt VI, Line 19 The Organization makes its governing instruments, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.
Pt XI Line 9. Other changes in net assets of $19,619 is the increase in the value of beneficial interests in assets held by the Community Foundation.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4d Communications impact. Promotes the successes and services provided 37395. 0. 0.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4d the public abreast of up to date relevant happenings, 0. 0. 0.
Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Pension administrative fee 1860. 0. 1860. 0.
Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Recruiting 3558. 3558. 0. 0.
Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Web-based user fees 9790. 9614. 98. 78.
Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Donated goods 14718. 14718. 0. 0.
Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Other dues and permits 2304. 1398. 633. 273.
Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Other 10021. 4047. 3776. 2198.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2017


Additional Data


Software ID: 17005306
Software Version: