United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster

“To facilitate adequate financial oversight, the irs form 990 will be reviewed by the board of directors prior to submission to the irs.”

“Directors, officers, staff, and members of committees with board-delegated powers are required to disclose annually any relationship where they and/or their family members may have personal or financial interests that could influence their decision making ability. In addition, each person must annually sign a statement which affirms they have received, read, and will comply with the united way of lincoln and lancaster county foundation's (uwllcf) conflict of interest policy. They are required to affirm their understanding that the organization is charitable and must engage primarily in activities which accomplish one or more of its tax-exempt purposes. Where a governing board member believes that a matter to be voted upon will present a conflict of interest, that member will annouce the conflict of interest and will hold silent during discussion of the issue. The member will refrain from voting on any motions affecting the declared conflict of interest. In addition, if there is a question concerning a possible conflict of interest, the involved member will leave the board or committee meeting and the remaining board members will discuss the issue and determine by vote whether or not a conflict of interest exists. If the governing board or committee has reasonable cause to believe a member has failed to disclose actual or possible conflicts of interest, it shall inform the member of the basis for such belief and afford the member an opportunity to explain the alleged failure to disclose. If after hearing the member's response and after further investigation as warranted by the circumstances, the governing board determines that if member has failed to disclose an actual or possible conflict of interest, it will discuss and consider appropriate corrective action. Appointed persons will review declared conflicts prior to each vote and bring possible conflicts to the attention of the board president and/or the committee chairperson. The minutes of the governing board and all committees with board delegated powers shall contain: 1) the names of the persons who disclosed or were found to have a financial interest in connection with an actual or possible conflict of interest. 2) the nature of the financial interests. 3) any action taken to determine whether a conflict of interest was present and the governing board's or committee's decision as to whether a conflict of interest in fact existed. 4) the names of the persons who were present for discussions and votes relating to the conflict of interest. 5) the content of the discussion and a record of any votes taken in connection with the discussions.”

“United way of lincoln and lancaster county foundation's conflict of interest policy and form 990 are made available to the general public via posting to its website at www.unitedwaylincoln.org. In addition, these documents and the organization's governing documents including its articles of incorporation, bylaws, and 501(c)(3) determination letter are made available to the public through allowed inspection at the local united way office. Copies of these documents are also provided to the public upon request.”

“United way of lincoln and lancaster county foundation's board of directors are responsible for oversight and approval of the annual audit and the form 990.”