United Way of Greater Stark County

“Each director, principal officer and member of a committee with governing board delegated powers shall annually sign 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 UWGSC 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. e. Has disclosed on any affiliation form any relationship or affiliation that could be deemed a conflict of interest. To ensure the UWGSC operates in a manner consistent with charitable purposes and does not engage in activities that could jeopardize its tax-exempt status, periodic reviews shall be conducted. The periodic reviews shall, at a minimum, include the following subjects: 1. Whether compensation arrangements and benefits are reasonable, based on competent survey information and the result of arm's length bargaining. 2. Whether partnerships, joint ventures, and arrangements with management organizations conform to the UWGSC's written policies, are properly recorded, reflect reasonable investment or payments for goods and services, further charitable purposes and do not result in inurement, impermissible private benefit or in an excess benefit transaction.”

“The range for the United Way CEO salary is determined by the United Way's Executive Compensation and Review Committee and approved by Executive Committee and Board. The salary is based on other similar size communities and United Way's provided by the United Way Worldwide salary study, local economic factors, comparable local non profits CEO salaries, years of experience and performance. The salary is approved annually by the board.”

“LINE 6 - THE UNITED WAY IS AN ORGANIZATION Who DEEMS THAT ITS MEMBERS ARE COMPRISED OF ALL DONORS WHO MAKE A DONATION. LINE 7A - ALL DONORS/MEMBERS ARE WELCOME TO COME TO THE ANNUAL MEETING WHERE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS VOTED ON AND ELECTED. LINE 11B - A REVIEW BY THE PREPARER WITH UPPER MANAGEMENT WILL BE DONE FIRST. THE 990 WILL THEN BE REVIEWED IN SEQUENTIAL ORDER BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE, THE FINANCE COMMITTEE AND THEN THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.”

“The United Way makes it governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the year upon request.”

“Other program services include: Volunteer and Community Services that promotes effective volunteer involvement by developing and training others to meet the needs of Stark County residents. Strong neighborhoods, strong family initiative supports preventing or lessening the impacts of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) during early childhood among those who live under the federal poverty level. By engaging community partners, we put the family at the center, providing programs like early childhood education, food programs, housing and shelter services, social-emotional training and intervention, and emergency rent and utility assistance help to stabilize and reduce ACEs in our youth.”