211 Maine Inc

“United Way of Southern Maine, Inc. is the sole member of 211 Maine, Inc.”

“Per the articles of incorporation, the sole member of 211 Maine, Inc. is United Way, Inc., dba United Way of Southern Maine. The sole member shall have the right to appoint additional or substitute members and shall have the right to appoint the directors of 211 Maine, Inc. for such terms as specified by the member or members, and shall have the right to remove directors, with or without cause, at any time.”

“The Form 990 is prepared by an independent accounting firm and thoroughly reviewed by the Senior Director, Finance and Operations prior to review and approval by the Senior Vice President, Community Impact & Finance, President, and Board of Directors prior to filing. A copy of the final Form 990 is provided to all Directors and is available to the public upon request.”

“United Way of Southern Maine's Code of Ethics is intended to guide and advance the ethical conduct of both volunteers and staff in carrying out their United Way of Southern Maine responsibilities. As part of the Code of Ethics, the Board of Directors and staff must avoid a conflict of interest or the appearance of a conflict of interest, which could tarnish the reputation of United Way of Southern Maine or undermine the public's trust in United Way of Southern Maine's staff and volunteers. To ensure that the best interests of United Way of Southern Maine are served, the Board of Directors and staff upon first being appointed, elected or hired, disclose in writing, to the best of his or her knowledge, any potential conflicts of interest that involve the individual, his or her immediate relative, or any entity with which he or she is associated in a significant leadership or ownership capacity. Thereafter, these disclosures are updated annually, or sooner if changed circumstances in a particular case may warrant. The terms of all potential conflicts of interest are reviewed by management and reported to the Executive Committee of United Way of Grater Portland as necessary to ensure compliance with the Code of Ethics.”

“211 Maine, Inc. has no employees. A Director of 211 Maine, Liz Cotter Schlax, is also the president of United Way, Inc. (dba United Way of Southern Maine), a related organization. The process of determining the compensation package of the President & CEO of United Way of Southern Maine, Inc. includes all elements noted: review and approval by independent board members, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision by the board members present in the executive session where compensation is determined.”

“211 Maine, Inc.'s governing documents and financial statements are available to the public upon request.”

“Other Professional Fees: Program service expenses 3,768. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 3,768. Call Center Subcontractor: Program service expenses 1,285,803. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,285,803.”

“Contribution revenue as reported in Form 990, Part VIII, Line 1 are primarily funds that are received from the State, other United Ways, or for operating call centers for other states. None of these funding sources require fundraising efforts by 211 Maine, Inc. and any fundraising expenses related to 211 Maine, Inc.'s contribution income would be reported on the United Way of Southern Maine, Inc.'s Form 990. Accordingly, no expenses have been reported in Form 990, Part IX, Column D.”