211 Maine Inc.

“United Way of Greater Portland, 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. A Director of 211 Maine, Liz Cotter Schlax, is also the president of United Way, Inc. (dba United Way of Greater Portland), a related organization. The process of determining the compensation package of the President & CEO of United Way of Greater Portland, 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.”

“Grants Expense: Program service expenses 986,720. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 986,720. Consulting Fees: Program service expenses 60. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 60.”

“The United Way of Greater Portland, Inc.'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.”

“Contribution revenue as report 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 Greater Portland, Inc.'s Form 990. Accordingly, no expenses have been reported in Form 990, Part IX, Column D.”