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THE PROGRAMS MUST ADDRESS IDENTIFIED COMMUNITY NEEDS, TRACK PROGRAM OUTCOMES AND ACHIEVE POSITIVE RESULTS IN THE FOLLOWING IMPACT AREAS: POSITIVELY IMPACT OUR YOUNGEST COMMUNITY MEMBERS; STABILIZE HOUSEHOLD ECONOMIC SITUATIONS SO PEOPLE EXPERIENCE THRIVING LIVES; AND SUPPORT A HEALTHY AND SOCIALLY-CONNECTED COMMUNITY. 625557 GREAT RIVERS HUB - IS A SYSTEM TO BRIDGE THE GAP BETWEEN HEALTH CARE DELIVERY AND THE SOCIAL SERVICE SECTOR FOR COST SAVINGS, IMPROVED POPULATION HEALTH OUTCOMES AND INCREASED CLIENT EXPERIENCE AND ENGAGEMENT. THE HUB MODEL IS FOCUSED ON RISK REDUCTION THROUGH OUTCOME-BASED PATHWAYS. THERE ARE 20 IDENTIFIED PATHWAYS THAT REVOLVE AROUND HEALTHCARE AND SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH. EACH PATHWAY HAS A DEFINED OUTCOME BASED ON CLINICAL BEST PRACTICE AND EVIDENCE BASED MODELS. THE HUB UTILIZES COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE WORKERS THROUGH CONTRACTS WITH COMMUNITY AGENCIES TO COMPLETE PATHWAYS FOR AN IDENTIFIED AT-RISK POPULATION. 147821 COMMUNITY BUILDING PROGRAM - COMMUNITY PROBLEM SOLVING EFFORTS INCLUDE, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, UNITED WAY STAFF INVOLVEMENT AND RESOURCES FOR LA CROSSE COUNTY FAMILY POLICY BOARD, LA CROSSE COUNTY PREVENTION NETWORK, LA CROSSE COUNTY HOUSING COMMISSION, COULEE COLLABORATIVE TO END HOMELESSNESS, REBUILDING FOR LEARNING COMMUNITY RETREAT, HEALTH SCIENCE CONSORTIUM - POPULATION HEALTH COMMITTEE, ALLIANCE TO HEAL, LA CROSSE MENTAL HEALTH COALITION, MONROE COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH COALITION, MONROE COUNTY SAFE COMMUNITY COALITION, BETTER TOGETHER, RESILIENCE TRAUMA INFORMED CARE FRAMEWORK, LA CROSSE COUNTY DENTAL PAIN PROTOCOL INITIATIVE, 2-1-1 ADVISORY COMMITTEE, CREATING A HEALTHIER MULTICULTURAL COMMUNITY PROJECT, LA CROSSE PRESCHOOL PROJECT, HEALTHY FAMILIES ADVISORY COMMITTEE, W-2 STEERING COMMITTEE, ALL OF US RESEARCH PROGRAM COMMUNITY ADVISORY BOARD AND LA CROSSE COUNTY VOLUNTEERS ACTIVE IN DISASTER (VOAD). WITH THE SUPPORT OF LOCAL PARTNERS, GRUW IMPLEMENTED HEALTHCONNECT IN 2020 WHICH IS A PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES PREMIUM ASSISTANCE TO INCOME- AND PLAN- ELIGIBLE HOUSEHOLDS WHO PURCHASE HEALTH INSURANCE ON THE MARKETPLACE. BORN LEARNING TRAILS ARE AN OUTDOOR LITERACY TOOL FOR PRE-SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN AND THEIR CARE GIVER. THIS PROGRAM CONSISTS OF COORDINATING THE INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE TRAILS CURRENTLY IN SPARTA, ONALASKA, LA CROSSE, LA CRESCENT AND TOMAH. READ TO SUCCESS IS A ONE-ON-ONE TUTORING PROGRAM FOR 3RD GRADERS THAT AIMS TO PUT KIDS ON A ROAD TO SUCCESS. PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS INCLUDE ARCADIA, CALEDONIA, LA CROSSE, LA FARGE, ONALASKA, SPARTA, AND TOMAH SCHOOL DISTRICTS. GREAT RIVERS UNITED WAY FACILITATES THE SPARKS EARLY CHILDHOOD COLLABORATIVE. GOALS AND STRATEGIES WERE PUT IN PLACE TO ENSURE THAT LA CROSSE COUNTY FAMILIES AND CHILDREN ARE LEARNING AND THRIVING NOW, AND INTO THE FUTURE. BY WORKING TOGETHER, MEASURING SHARED OUTCOMES, AND STRIVING FOR RESILIENT FAMILIES AND CHILDREN, LA CROSSE COUNTY CAN PROVIDE CHILDREN THE BEST CHANCE AT BEING SUCCESSFUL THROUGHOUT THEIR LIVES. SPARKS MATERIALS AND EVENTS ENCOURAGE CAREGIVERS (AND ALL COMMUNITY MEMBERS) TO INTERACT WITH CHILDREN EVERYWHERE THEY GO, TRUE TO THE SPARKS TAGLINE: EVERY MOMENT IS A LEARNING MOMENT. UNITED WAY IS UPDATING THE COMPASS NOW HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ASSET AND NEEDS ASSESSMENT WITH THE SUPPORT OF LOCAL PARTNERS IN 2021. VIEW THE 2021 REPORT AT COMPASSNOW.ORG. THIS EFFORT HELPS IDENTIFY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICE CRITICAL ISSUES, WHAT RESOURCES CURRENTLY EXIST FOR THESE ISSUES AND WHAT RESOURCES MAY BE MISSING TO ADDRESS THESE NEEDS IN A SIX COUNTY AREA (HOUSTON (MN), BUFFALO, LA CROSSE, MONROE, TREMPEALEAU AND VERNON (WI)). THE COMPASS REPORT PROVIDES VALUABLE INFORMATION AND PRESENTS THE RESULTS OF DATA COLLECTED THROUGH A COMMUNITY SURVEY, FOCUS GROUPS, AN EXTENSIVE REVIEW OF SOCIO-ECONOMIC INDICATORS, AND AN INVENTORY OF COMMUNITY RESOURCES. THE PURPOSE OF THE COMPASS REPORT IS TO SERVE AS A REFERENCE TOOL AND FOUNDATION FOR ACTION PLANS THAT SOLVE PROBLEMS LONG TERM. 138136 BETTER TOGETHER IN LA CROSSE COUNTY - IS AN 8-YEAR PROJECT FUNDED BY THE HEALTHIER WISCONSIN PARTNERSHIP PROJECT OF THE ADVANCING A HEALTHIER WISCONSIN ENDOWMENT AT THE MEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN. LA CROSSE COUNTY IS ONE OF 10 COMMUNITIES IN THE STATE OF WISCONSIN WHO RECEIVED FUNDING TO WORK ON IMPROVING BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AMONG ITS YOUTH. THE BETTER TOGETHER PROJECT SEEKS TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF YOUTH, AGES 12-18, WHO ARE AT RISK FOR DEPRESSION. TO ACHIEVE THIS GOAL, THEY HAVE IDENTIFIED FOUR STRATEGIES WHICH CAN BE FOUND AT WWW.BETTERTOGETHERLACROSSE.ORG. VOLUNTEER CENTER - THE GREAT RIVERS UNITED WAY OPERATES A VOLUNTEER CENTER THAT PROMOTES AND FACILITATES VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN OUR COMMUNITY. THE VOLUNTEER CENTER PROMOTES THE VALUE OF VOLUNTEERISM, SERVES AS A RESOURCE TO NON-PROFIT AGENCIES, BUSINESSES AND EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IN EFFECTIVELY UTILIZING VOLUNTEERS AND PROVIDES VALUABLE VOLUNTEER SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES TO THE COMMUNITY. THE VOLUNTEER CENTER CAN BE ACCESSED AT OUR WEBSITE: GRUW.ORG. LABOR RELATIONS PROGRAM - PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN GREAT RIVERS UNITED WAY AND ORGANIZED LABOR. THIS PROGRAM IS FOCUSED ON IMPROVING HEALTH AND WELFARE SERVICES OF THE COMMUNITY AND INVOLVING ORGANIZED LABOR IN THE ONGOING ACTIVITIES OF THE UNITED WAY. 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MANAGEMENT BELIEVES ANY LIABILITY RESULTING FROM TAXING AUTHORITIES IMPOSING ADDITIONAL INCOME TAXES FROM ACTIVITIES DEEMED TO BE UNRELATED TO THE ORGANIZATIONS TAX-EXEMPT STATUS WOULD NOT HAVE A MATERIAL EFFECT ON THE ACCOMPANYING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XI, LINE 4B RENTAL EXPENSES -4,672 BAD DEBT RECOVERIES 16,827 DONOR AGENCY DESIGNATIONS 14,881 SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XII, LINE 2D RENTAL EXPENSES 4,672 BAD DEBT RECOVERIES -16,827 DONOR AGENCY DESIGNATIONS -14,881 true AMERICAN RED CROSS OF SOUTHWEST WI 4860 SHEBOYGAN AVENUE MADISON WI 53705 530196605 501C3 9324 RESTRICTED GRANT BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF THE SEV 313 4TH STREET LA CROSSE WI 54601 391762460 501C3 23312 RESTRICTED GRANT BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA - GATEWAY ARE 2600 QUARRY ROAD LA CROSSE WI 54601 390806175 501C3 13988 RESTRICTED GRANT BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF GREATER LA CR 1331 CLINTON STREET LA CROSSE WI 54603 396084791 501C3 59612 RESTRICTED GRANT BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF WEST CENTRAL 105 WEST MILWAUKEE ST TOMAH WI 54660 391962065 501C3 36368 RESTRICTED GRANT BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF SPARTA 1000 EAST MONTGOMERY SPARTA WI 54656 391798177 501C3 14239 RESTRICTED GRANT CIA SIAB INC 1825 SUNSET LANE LA CROSSE WI 54601 813606765 501C3 24710 RESTRICTED GRANT CONSUMER CREDIT COUNSELING OF LA CR 505 KING ST STE 212 LA CROSSE WI 54601 310731111 501C3 6999 RESTRICTED GRANT COULEE COUNCIL ON ADDICTIONS 933 FERRY STREET LA CROSSE WI 54601 391129125 501C3 72252 RESTRICTED GRANT COULEECAP INC 201 MELBY STREET SUITE A WESTBY WI 54667 391077614 501C3 32685 RESTRICTED GRANT COULEE REGION YWCA 3219 COMMERCE STREET LA CROSSE WI 54603 390810543 501C3 62358 RESTRICTED GRANT FAMILY & CHILDREN'S CENTER 1707 MAIN STREET LA CROSSE WI 54601 390821863 501C3 104837 RESTRICTED GRANT PARENTING PLACE 1500 GREEN BAY STREET LA CROSSE WI 54601 391676842 501C3 42430 RESTRICTED GRANT FAMILIES FIRST OF MONROE COUNTY 1118 WEST VETERANS STREET TOMAH WI 54660 391862568 501C3 26506 RESTRICTED GRANT GIRL SCOUTS OF WI - BADGERLAND COUN 2710 SKI LANE MADISON WI 53713 390806331 501C3 12822 RESTRICTED GRANT BLUFF COUNTRY FAMILY RESOURCES PO BOX 294 HOKAH MN 55941 411502808 501C3 6910 RESTRICTED GRANT HUNGER TASK FORCE OF LA CROSSE 1240 CLINTON STREET LA CROSSE WI 54603 391947827 501C3 27187 RESTRICTED GRANT INDEPENDENT LIVING RESOURCES 4439 MORMON COULEE RD LA CROSSE WI 54601 391762026 501C3 20963 RESTRICTED GRANT LA CRESCENT AREA HEALTHY COMMUNITY 333 MAIN STREET LA CRESCENT MN 55947 202665775 501C3 11930 RESTRICTED GRANT MOBILE MEALS OF LA CROSSE 2600 QUARRY ROAD LA CROSSE WI 54601 391187523 501C3 7461 RESTRICTED GRANT NEW HORIZONS SHELTER PO BOX 2031 LA CROSSE WI 546022031 391737699 501C3 87638 RESTRICTED GRANT SALVATION ARMY 223 NORTH 8TH STREET LA CROSSE WI 54601 362167910 501C3 54999 RESTRICTED GRANT WAFER 403 CAUSEWAY BLVD LA CROSSE WI 54603 391552632 501C3 40458 RESTRICTED GRANT SCENIC BLUFF HEALTH CENTER 238 FRONT STREET CASHTON WI 54619 391760445 501C3 7125 RESTRICTED GRANT WESTERN DAIRYLAND ECONOMIC OPPOR C 23122 WHITEHALL ROAD INDEPENDENCE WI 54747 391076993 501C3 55509 RESTRICTED GRANT WORKFORCE CONNECTIONS 2615 EAST AVENUE SOUTH SUITE 300 LA CROSSE WI 54601 391458247 501C3 8393 RESTRICTED GRANT GREAT RIVERS 2-1-1 PO BOX 426 ONALASKA WI 546500426 391606449 501C3 71965 RESTRICTED GRANT VARIOUS 5000 62156 27 SCHEDULE I, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 2 RESTRICTED GRANT FOR AN AGENCY PROGRAM(S: UNDERGO EXTENSIVE PRE-SCREENING BEFORE BEING AWARDED FUNDING. SUCH SCREENING INCLUDES: AN APPLICATION PROCESS THAT INCLUDES EXPLANATION OF THE PROPOSED USE AND OUTCOME MEASUREMENTS FOR THE FUNDING; FINANCIAL REVIEW OF THE ORGANIZATION TO GAIN A LEVEL OF ASSURANCE THAT FISCAL POLICIES ARE SOUND; VERIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH PATRIOT ACT PROVISIONS AND VERIFICATION OF 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT STATUS. COMMUNITY MEMBERS REVIEW THIS INFORMATION ANNUALLY. THE ORGANIZATION IS REQUIRED TO VERIFY THAT FUNDING WAS USED FOR THE PURPOSES INTENDED AND WHAT THE ACTUAL RESULTS WERE COMPARED TO THE PROPOSED RESULTS FOR EACH PROGRAM. UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO AN AGENCY: ORGANIZATIONS RECEIVING DONOR DESIGNATED FUNDS ARE PRE-SCREENED. SUCH SCREENING INCLUDES: FINANCIAL REVIEW OF THE ORGANIZATION TO GAIN A LEVEL OF ASSURANCE THAT FISCAL POLICIES ARE SOUND; VERIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH PATRIOT ACT PROVISIONS AND VERIFICATION OF 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT STATUS. FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION OUR MISSION IS TO UNITE PEOPLE AND RESOURCES TO IMPROVE LIVES AND STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITIES. OUR VISION IS THAT ALL INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN OUR COMMUNITIES WILL ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL THROUGH EDUCATION, INCOME STABILITY AND HEALTHY LIVES. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4C COMMUNITY BUILDING PROGRAM - COMMUNITY PROBLEM SOLVING EFFORTS INCLUDE, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, UNITED WAY STAFF INVOLVEMENT AND RESOURCES FOR LA CROSSE COUNTY FAMILY POLICY BOARD, LA CROSSE COUNTY PREVENTION NETWORK, LA CROSSE COUNTY HOUSING COMMISSION, COULEE COLLABORATIVE TO END HOMELESSNESS, REBUILDING FOR LEARNING COMMUNITY RETREAT, HEALTH SCIENCE CONSORTIUM - POPULATION HEALTH COMMITTEE, ALLIANCE TO HEAL, LA CROSSE MENTAL HEALTH COALITION, MONROE COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH COALITION, MONROE COUNTY SAFE COMMUNITY COALITION, BETTER TOGETHER, RESILIENCE TRAUMA INFORMED CARE FRAMEWORK, LA CROSSE COUNTY DENTAL PAIN PROTOCOL INITIATIVE, 2-1-1 ADVISORY COMMITTEE, CREATING A HEALTHIER MULTICULTURAL COMMUNITY PROJECT, LA CROSSE PRESCHOOL PROJECT, HEALTHY FAMILIES ADVISORY COMMITTEE, W-2 STEERING COMMITTEE, ALL OF US RESEARCH PROGRAM COMMUNITY ADVISORY BOARD AND LA CROSSE COUNTY VOLUNTEERS ACTIVE IN DISASTER (VOAD). WITH THE SUPPORT OF LOCAL PARTNERS, GRUW IMPLEMENTED HEALTHCONNECT IN 2020 WHICH IS A PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES PREMIUM ASSISTANCE TO INCOME- AND PLAN- ELIGIBLE HOUSEHOLDS WHO PURCHASE HEALTH INSURANCE ON THE MARKETPLACE. BORN LEARNING TRAILS ARE AN OUTDOOR LITERACY TOOL FOR PRE-SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN AND THEIR CARE GIVER. THIS PROGRAM CONSISTS OF COORDINATING THE INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE TRAILS CURRENTLY IN SPARTA, ONALASKA, LA CROSSE, LA CRESCENT AND TOMAH. READ TO SUCCESS IS A ONE-ON-ONE TUTORING PROGRAM FOR 3RD GRADERS THAT AIMS TO PUT KIDS ON A ROAD TO SUCCESS. PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS INCLUDE ARCADIA, CALEDONIA, LA CROSSE, LA FARGE, ONALASKA, SPARTA, AND TOMAH SCHOOL DISTRICTS. GREAT RIVERS UNITED WAY FACILITATES THE SPARKS EARLY CHILDHOOD COLLABORATIVE. GOALS AND STRATEGIES WERE PUT IN PLACE TO ENSURE THAT LA CROSSE COUNTY FAMILIES AND CHILDREN ARE LEARNING AND THRIVING NOW, AND INTO THE FUTURE. BY WORKING TOGETHER, MEASURING SHARED OUTCOMES, AND STRIVING FOR RESILIENT FAMILIES AND CHILDREN, LA CROSSE COUNTY CAN PROVIDE CHILDREN THE BEST CHANCE AT BEING SUCCESSFUL THROUGHOUT THEIR LIVES. SPARKS MATERIALS AND EVENTS ENCOURAGE CAREGIVERS (AND ALL COMMUNITY MEMBERS) TO INTERACT WITH CHILDREN EVERYWHERE THEY GO, TRUE TO THE SPARKS TAGLINE: EVERY MOMENT IS A LEARNING MOMENT. UNITED WAY IS UPDATING THE COMPASS NOW HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ASSET AND NEEDS ASSESSMENT WITH THE SUPPORT OF LOCAL PARTNERS IN 2021. VIEW THE 2021 REPORT AT COMPASSNOW.ORG. THIS EFFORT HELPS IDENTIFY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICE CRITICAL ISSUES, WHAT RESOURCES CURRENTLY EXIST FOR THESE ISSUES AND WHAT RESOURCES MAY BE MISSING TO ADDRESS THESE NEEDS IN A SIX COUNTY AREA (HOUSTON (MN), BUFFALO, LA CROSSE, MONROE, TREMPEALEAU AND VERNON (WI)). THE COMPASS REPORT PROVIDES VALUABLE INFORMATION AND PRESENTS THE RESULTS OF DATA COLLECTED THROUGH A COMMUNITY SURVEY, FOCUS GROUPS, AN EXTENSIVE REVIEW OF SOCIO-ECONOMIC INDICATORS, AND AN INVENTORY OF COMMUNITY RESOURCES. THE PURPOSE OF THE COMPASS REPORT IS TO SERVE AS A REFERENCE TOOL AND FOUNDATION FOR ACTION PLANS THAT SOLVE PROBLEMS LONG TERM. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D BETTER TOGETHER IN LA CROSSE COUNTY - IS AN 8-YEAR PROJECT FUNDED BY THE HEALTHIER WISCONSIN PARTNERSHIP PROJECT OF THE ADVANCING A HEALTHIER WISCONSIN ENDOWMENT AT THE MEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN. LA CROSSE COUNTY IS ONE OF 10 COMMUNITIES IN THE STATE OF WISCONSIN WHO RECEIVED FUNDING TO WORK ON IMPROVING BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AMONG ITS YOUTH. THE BETTER TOGETHER PROJECT SEEKS TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF YOUTH, AGES 12-18, WHO ARE AT RISK FOR DEPRESSION. TO ACHIEVE THIS GOAL, THEY HAVE IDENTIFIED FOUR STRATEGIES WHICH CAN BE FOUND AT WWW.BETTERTOGETHERLACROSSE.ORG. VOLUNTEER CENTER - THE GREAT RIVERS UNITED WAY OPERATES A VOLUNTEER CENTER THAT PROMOTES AND FACILITATES VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN OUR COMMUNITY. THE VOLUNTEER CENTER PROMOTES THE VALUE OF VOLUNTEERISM, SERVES AS A RESOURCE TO NON-PROFIT AGENCIES, BUSINESSES AND EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IN EFFECTIVELY UTILIZING VOLUNTEERS AND PROVIDES VALUABLE VOLUNTEER SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES TO THE COMMUNITY. THE VOLUNTEER CENTER CAN BE ACCESSED AT OUR WEBSITE: GRUW.ORG. LABOR RELATIONS PROGRAM - PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN GREAT RIVERS UNITED WAY AND ORGANIZED LABOR. THIS PROGRAM IS FOCUSED ON IMPROVING HEALTH AND WELFARE SERVICES OF THE COMMUNITY AND INVOLVING ORGANIZED LABOR IN THE ONGOING ACTIVITIES OF THE UNITED WAY. THIS PROGRAM SUPPORTS PROJECTS THAT INCLUDE, BUT NOT LIMITED TO INTERVENTION SERVICES, LETTER CARRIERS FOOD DRIVE, AND HOLIDAY FOOD PROGRAMS. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 2 KLAUKE INVESTMENTS & INS. SERVICES MIKE KLAUKE FIN. ADVISOR BOARD MEMBER BUSINESS OWNER & BOARD MEMBER JOSH OELTJEN ANDREW FJERSTAD BOARD MEMBER BOARD MEMBER FAMILY RELATIONSHIP FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B A COPY OF THE FORM 990 WILL BE DISTRIBUTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS BEFORE FILING. THE FORM 990 WILL BE REVIEWED AND VOTED ON AT A BOARD MEETING BEFORE FILING. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C ANNUALLY ALL BOARD MEMBERS, VOLUNTEERS, AND STAFF MUST LIST ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ON A FORM WHICH IS MAINTAINED BY UNITED WAY STAFF. NO BOARD MEMBER MAY VOTE ON ANY MATTER DIRECTLY AFFECTING THEIR LISTED CONFLICT OF INTERESTS. ABSTAINED VOTES ARE LISTED IN THE MINUTES OF EACH BOARD MEETING. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND BOARD CHAIR ARE FAMILIAR WITH ALL DISCLOSED CONFLICTS AND MONITOR THEM DURING MEETINGS. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: A WAGE REVIEW IS COMPLETED BY MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, WHO LOOK AT COMPARABLE COMPENSATION IN THE REGION AND FOR OTHER SIMILAR SIZE UNITED WAYS. THE PERCENTAGE OF INCREASE IS DETERMINED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND VOTED ON BY THE ENTIRE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. BOARD MEMBERS THAT VOTE ARE WITHOUT CONFLICT AND THE DECISIONS ARE DOCUMENTED. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B OTHER EMPLOYEES: WAGES ARE REVIEWED ANNUALLY BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. A PERCENTAGE OF INCREASE IS DETERMINED AND INCLUDED IN THE BUDGET WHICH IS APPROVED BY THE ENTIRE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. BOARD MEMBERS THAT VOTE ARE WITHOUT CONFLICT AND THE DECISIONS ARE DOCUMENTED. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, FORM 990, AND THE ORGANIZATION'S ANNUAL REPORT ARE POSTED ON THE WEBSITE. ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 RENTAL EXPENSES 4,672 BAD DEBT RECOVERIES -16,827 DONOR AGENCY DESIGNATIONS -14,881 RENTAL EXPENSES -4,672 BAD DEBT RECOVERIES 16,827 DONOR AGENCY DESIGNATIONS 14,881