211 Maine Inc.

“United Way, 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 Greater Portland. 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 Director of Finance prior to review and approval by the Chief Operating Officer, President, and Board of Directors. A copy of the final Form 990 is provided to all Directors and is available to the public upon request.”

“In October 2011, 211 Maine instituted a policy whereby, annually, each board member discloses, in writing, to the best of his or her knowledge, any potential conflicts of interest that involve the individual, his or her immediate relatives, or any entity with which he or she is associated in a significant leadership or ownership capacity. These disclosures are updated annually, or sooner if changed circumstances in a particular case may warrant. Any potential conflicts will be dealt with to ensure compliance.”

“211 Maine, Inc. has no employees. The Treasurer/Secretary of 211 Maine, Suzanne McCormick, was also the president of United Way, Inc. (dba United Way of Greater Portland), a related organization, through September 2014. Carrie Zeisse, Interim CEO from September - December 2014, also served as Treasurer/Secretary of 211 Maine during that time period. The process of determining the compensation package of the President & CEO of United Way, Inc. includes all elements noted: review and approval by independent board members, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision by a board member 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.”

“Liz Cotter Schlax, the current President and CEO of United Way, Inc., a related organization, and a director of 211 Maine, was hired in January 2015. IRS instructions stipulate that compensation and benefit information are to be reported on Form 990, Part VII on a calendar year basis. The calendar year ending within the Organization's current fiscal year covered by this Form 990 filing is the calendar year ended December 31, 2014. As Ms. Schlax began her tenure with the Organization during 2015, in accordance with IRS instructions, no compensation or benefit information is being reported on this Form 990 for Ms. Schlax. The Organization's 2015 Form 990 will reflect Ms. Schlax's compensation information. Accordingly, Ms. Schlax has not been listed as an independent voting board member.”

“Grants Expense: Program service expenses 1,053,921. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,053,921. Consulting Fees: Program service expenses 3,396. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 3,396.”

“The United Way's board of directors, upon recommendation of the finance committee, selects the independent accountants and the finance committee is responsible for the oversight of the annual financial audit. There has been no change in the process since the prior year.”