2024-02-22T10:41:20-06:00 2023-06-30 873231666 PKF O'CONNOR DAVIES ADVISORY LLC 3001 SUMMER STREET 5TH FLOOR EAST STAMFORD CT 06905 990 2022-07-01 060646578 UNITED WAY OF GREENWICH INC UNIT 2038692221 2 DEARFIELD DRIVE 300 GREENWICH CT 06831 DAVID RABIN CEO 2038692221 2024-02-22 1 DAVID RABIN XXX-XX-XXXX 1 GARRETT M HIGGINS P00543209 2033232400 2024-02-22 3 AAL1 IAL1 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z GREENWICH UNITED WAY DAVID RABIN 2 DEARFIELD DRIVE 300 GREENWICH CT 06831 3865821 0 X WWW.GREENWICHUNITEDWAY.ORG X 1933 CT UNITED WAY OF GREENWICH (DBA GREENWICH UNITED WAY) HAS BEEN A TRUSTED PARTNER OF THE GREENWICH COMMUNITY, GOVERNMENT, AND LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS SINCE 1933. WE HAVE FOCUSED ON COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS IN THE AREAS OF HEALTH, EDUCATION AND FINANCIAL STABILITY FOR 90 YEARS. 20 20 9 425 0 0 1888325 2693794 0 0 165032 106287 -68749 -84430 1984608 2715651 670287 1774925 0 0 708001 800912 0 0 180473 649251 712122 2027539 3287959 -42931 -572308 5093394 5172711 140096 608332 4953298 4564379 X THE GREENWICH UNITED WAY IDENTIFIES UNMET LOCAL HEALTH, EDUCATIONAL AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY NEEDS, RAISES AWARENESS AND SUPPORT, AND WORKS COLLABORATIVELY WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO INITIATE SOLUTIONS AND IMPLEMENT PROGRAMS THAT HAVE A LASTING AND POSITIVE IMPACT. 0 0 1150000 1150000 0 SEE SCHEDULE O FOR COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH INITIATIVE PROGRAM 624925 624925 0 SEE SCHEDULE O FOR COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF BOARD ALLOCATION AND GRANTS PROGRAM 499351 0 0 SEE SCHEDULE O FOR COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF THE EARLY CHILDHOOD ACHIEVEMENT GAP SOLUTIONS PROGRAM 559363 0 0 THE GREENWICH UNITED WAY PLAYS A LEADERSHIP ROLE IN THE IDENTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION OF CRITICAL HUMAN SERVICE NEEDS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. GREENWICH UNITED WAY REPORTS AND DOCUMENTS ARE SHARED WITH MUNICIPAL AGENCIES, OTHER FUNDERS, SERVICE PROVIDERS AND OTHER COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS. WHEN IT IS CLEAR THAT A COORDINATED COMMUNITY RESPONSE IS REQUIRED, THE GREENWICH UNITED WAY BRINGS OTHERS TO THE TABLE TO DEVELOP A PLAN, DETERMINE MEANINGFUL GOALS AND INITIATE ACTION.THE COMMUNITY PLANNING PROCESS INCLUDES THE GATHERING AND SHARING OF INFORMATION, CONVENING KEY PLAYERS, LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY, STUDYING SPECIFIC ISSUES AND DISSEMINATING PUBLISHED REPORTS, ETC. AN AREA OF EMPHASIS OVER THE PAST YEAR HAS BEEN TO ADDRESS THE ISSUES IDENTIFIED AS PRIORITIES IN THE GREENWICH UNITED WAY'S LATEST ASSESSMENT OF HUMAN SERVICE NEEDS AND STATE OF GREENWICH STATISTICAL PORTRAIT. THIS REPORT, THE ONLY COMPREHENSIVE DOCUMENTATION OF NEEDS IN THE COMMUNITY, IS USED BY PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ORGANIZATIONS, FUNDERS, AND OTHERS WHO SEEK TO PLAY A MEANINGFUL ROLE IN ADDRESSING LOCAL NEEDS. FOR THE GREENWICH UNITED WAY, IT CREATES A ROADMAP FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS, USE OF VOLUNTEER AND STAFF RESOURCES, PUBLIC POLICY ADVOCACY, AND THE CREATION OF NEW INITIATIVES THAT ADDRESS DOCUMENTED SERVICE GAPS. THE LAST FULL REPORT WAS COMPLETED, PUBLISHED AND RELEASED TO THE COMMUNITY IN FEBRUARY 2021. AGENCY RELATIONS AND COORDINATION OF SERVICES INCLUDE WORKING WITH AND CONVENING LOCAL AND REGIONAL SERVICE PROVIDERS IN EFFORTS TO ENHANCE COLLABORATION, STRENGTHEN AND SUPPORT INDIVIDUAL ORGANIZATIONS, AS WELL AS THE WHOLE SYSTEM OF SERVICES. THE GREENWICH UNITED WAY ALSO REGULARLY PROVIDES GUIDANCE AND ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUAL AGENCIES, THEIR STAFFS, AND BOARD MEMBERS, ON ISSUES REGARDING STRATEGIC PLANNING, GOVERNANCE, MANAGEMENT, ETC.THE TOTAL EXPENSES RELATED TO COMMUNITY PLANNING, AGENCY RELATIONS, SERVICE COORDINATION WERE $436,125.YOUTH IMPACT PROGRAMMING EXPANDS ON THE ORGANIZATION'S SUCCESSFUL READING CHAMPIONS AND JUNIOR UNITED WAY PROGRAMS AND MEETS THE EMERGING NEEDS OF YOUTH SUCH AS MATH FLUENCY, FINANCIAL LITERACY AND PHILANTHROPIC EDUCATION. 559363 0 0 2833639 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 10 0 9 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 20 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 X X DAVID RABIN 2038692221 2 DEARFIELD DRIVE 300 GREENWICH CT 06831 MARIO FORLINI CHAIR OF THE BOARD 3.00 X X 0 0 0 NICOLE KWASNIEWSKI VICE CHAIR OF COMMUNITY IMPACT 2.00 X X 0 0 0 GRACE DJURANOVIC VICE CHAIR OF FUND DEVELOPMENT 2.00 X X 0 0 0 JP MUIR VICE CHAIR OF BOARD AFFAIRS 2.00 X X 0 0 0 DEBRA HESS VICE CHAIR OF FINANCE 2.00 X X 0 0 0 CAIT KRAUS-LONG SECRETARY 2.00 X X 0 0 0 SHARI ASER DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 JEFFREY COVIELLO DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 TIMOTHY DRINKALL DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 PAMELA FORNERO DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 CAREY GIANNETTI DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 ALYSSA KELESHIAN DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 PATRICK KERNEY DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 CORY ANNE LOGAN DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 JOHN MAUS DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 CLARENA MCBETH DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 KARIN MCSHANE DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 ANTONIO MIRANDA DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 SABRINA PRAY FORSYTHE DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 KIRSTEN RIEMER DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 DAVID RABIN CEO 40.00 X 192220 0 11489 JEREMY NAPPI VP OF FUND DEV. & OPERATIONS 40.00 X 114833 0 6856 307053 0 18345 2 0 1 0 FAMILY CENTERS INC 40 ARCH STREET GREENWICH CT 06830 EARLY CHILDHOOD ACHIEVEMENT GAP SOLUTION 222184 1 21618 409859 101739 2160578 38159 2693794 117293 117293 961329 972335 -11006 -11006 -11006 93405 409859 177835 -84430 -84430 2715651 0 0 21857 1720599 1720599 54326 54326 208723 166978 14611 27134 470704 339161 73809 57734 17970 12707 3081 2182 41460 30845 5440 5175 62055 46520 7775 7760 96896 8928 71003 16965 18704 18704 230554 224994 4488 1072 54000 4976 39570 9454 76075 36733 4963 34379 17669 8737 7209 1723 114173 91039 8630 14504 4065 4065 12996 12996 779 619 60 100 15606 12444 1180 1982 PROGRAM SUPPLIES 69413 69269 144 MISC OPERATING EXPENSES 1192 699 184 309 3287959 2833639 273847 180473 11150 249 2254955 1634883 110628 241113 14377 18749 6543 4039 3283 2504 2691084 2870576 7917 404637 5093394 5172711 140096 164468 0 41500 0 402364 140096 608332 X 4543574 4431046 409724 133333 4953298 4564379 5093394 5172711 X -572308 221393 -38004 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 1968125 2703112 2728535 1888325 2693794 11981891 1968125 2703112 2728535 1888325 2693794 11981891 37890 11944001 91336 86912 84211 118108 117293 497860 12479751 7950 0.95710 0.95330 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 3530976 311436 194388 3648024 4093612 -452799 109837 3530976 3494001 689676 90065 4093612 3464049 116381 86429 3494001 3340576 -44278 82250 3214048 1.00000 0.00000 0.00000 0 0 6543 4039 2504 2504 ROU ASSET 396720 SECURITY DEPOSIT 7917 404637 LEASE LIABILITY ST 402364 402364 X 2880336 221393 221393 2658943 18704 38004 56708 2715651 3269255 0 3269255 18704 18704 3287959 PART V, LINE 4: THE INTENDED USES OF THE BOARD-DESIGNATED ENDOWMENT FUNDS ARE TO MEET CONTINGENCIES AND EXPENSES OF THE ORGANIZATION'S OPERATIONS WHEN REVENUES ARE NOT SUFFICIENT, AND TO ENSURE FUNDING FOR SPECIFIC PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES, SUCH AS EARLY CHILDHOOD ACHIEVEMENT GAP SOLUTIONS AND STAFF DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD PROFESSIONALS. PART X, LINE 2: THE ORGANIZATION RECOGNIZES THE EFFECT OF TAX POSITIONS ONLY IF THOSE POSITIONS ARE MORE LIKELY THAN NOT TO BE SUSTAINED. MANAGEMENT HAS DETERMINED THAT THE ORGANIZATION HAD NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT WOULD REQUIRE FINANCIAL STATEMENT RECOGNITION OR DISCLOSURE. THE ORGANIZATION IS NO LONGER SUBJECT TO TAX EXAMINATIONS BY APPLICABLE TAXING JURSIDICTIONS FOR YEARS PRIOR TO JUNE 30, 2020. PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: INCREASE IN PROVISION FOR UNCOLLECTIBLE PROMISES 38,004. SOLE SISTERS LUNCHEON 257361 234111 23250 0 52528 1205 5100 23229 BREW HA HA COMEDY NIGHT 140423 112593 27830 0 2142 11461 3450 12187 2 105480 63155 42325 4372 53080 0 0 9081 503264 409859 93405 4372 107750 12666 8550 44497 177835 -84430 SCHEDULE G, PART II, LINE 11: ALTHOUGH SCHEDULE G PART II REPORTS A -$84,430, IN FY22-23 THE GREENWICH UNITED WAY'S NET EVENT INCOME WAS $325,429. THIS NUMBER CAN BE DERIVED BY TAKING GROSS RECEIPTS (WHICH INCLUDES TICKET SALES AND DONATIONS) AND SUBTRACTING THE DIRECT EXPENSES. 1 ABILIS INC 50 GLENVILLE STREET GREENWICH CT 06831 066009327 501(C)(3) 30000 0 SUPPORT FOR PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF GREENWICH 4 HORSENECK LANE GREENWICH CT 06830 060646655 501(C)(3) 20000 0 YOUTH PROGRAMS BUILDING ONE COMMUNITY 75 SELLECK STREET STAMFORD CT 06902 275024317 501(C)(3) 35000 0 SUPPORT FOR PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS COFFEE FOR GOOD 48 MAPLE AVENUE GREENWICH CT 06830 834441264 501(C)(3) 25899 0 TRAINING AND JOB PROGRAM FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES FAMILY CENTERS INC 40 ARCH STREET GREENWICH CT 06830 060646656 501(C)(3) 70000 0 CHILDCARE, HEADSTART AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FILLING IN THE BLANKS INC 346 MAIN AVE SUITE 3A NORWALK CT 06851 464980002 501(C)(3) 20000 0 SUPPORT FOR PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS FOOD RESCUE US 1127 HIGH RIDGE ROAD STAMFORD CT 06905 274486556 501(C)(3) 10000 0 COMMUNITY FOOD AND FOOD INSECURITY PROGRAMS GREENWICH ALLIANCE FOR EDUCATION 2001 WEST MAIN STREET STAMFORD CT 06902 204356460 501(C)(3) 22500 0 YOUTH PROGRAMS GREENWICH HOSPITAL 500 WEST PUTNAM AVENUE GREENWICH CT 06830 060646659 501(C)(3) 1150000 0 YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES INSPIRICA INC 141 FRANKLIN STREET STAMFORD CT 06901 061172535 501(C)(3) 10000 0 HOMELESSNESS PROGRAMS, AFFORDABLE HOUSING JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES OF GREENWICH 1 HOLLY HILL LANE GREENWICH CT 06830 061073590 501(C)(3) 10000 0 SENIOR SERVICES KIDS IN CRISIS INC ONE SALEM STREET COS COB CT 06807 061027885 501(C)(3) 50000 0 YOUTH SHELTER & CRISIS SERVICES LAUREL HOUSE INC 1616 WASHINGTON BOULEVARD STAMFORD CT 06902 222511467 501(C)(3) 20000 0 SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WITH CHRONIC MENTAL ILLNESS LIBERATION PROGRAMS INC 129 GLOVER AVE NORWALK CT 06850 060867006 501(C)(3) 35000 0 SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION & TREATMENT NEIGHBOR TO NEIGHBOR 248 EAST PUTNAM AVE GREENWICH CT 06830 066071605 501(C)(3) 35000 0 FOOD AND CLOTHING PACIFIC HOUSE SHELTER 137 HENRY STREET STAMFORD CT 06902 061144355 501(C)(3) 7500 0 HOMELESSNESS PROGRAMS, AFFORDABLE HOUSING PATHWAYS INC 175 MILBANK AVENUE GREENWICH CT 06830 061051588 501(C)(3) 8750 0 HOUSING SUPPORT SERVICES AND REHABILITATION FOR PEOPLE WITH PSYCHIATRIC DISABILITIES RIVER HOUSE (GREENWICH ADULT DAY CARE INC) 123 RIVER ROAD EXTENSION COS COB CT 06807 061066787 501(C)(3) 31200 0 ADULT CARE SENIOR SERVICES THE ROWAN CENTER 1111 SUMMER STREET SUITE 202 STAMFORD CT 06905 061037583 501(C)(3) 9250 0 YOUTH SERVICES & CHILDCARE UJA FEDERATION OF GREENWICH INC 1 HOLLY HILL LANE GREENWICH CT 06830 066068624 501(C)(3) 6000 0 YOUTH AND FAMILY PROGRAMS, ADULT PROGRAMS YMCA OF GREENWICH 50 EAST PUTNAM AVENUE GREENWICH CT 06830 060646976 501(C)(3) 30000 0 YOUTH SERVICES & CHILDCARE YWCA OF GREENWICH 259 EAST PUTNAM AVENUE GREENWICH CT 06830 060646992 501(C)(3) 65000 0 YOUTH SERVICES & CHILDCARE 22 0 EARLY EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS 25 54326 PART I, LINE 2: GRANTS TO ENTITIES: PROGRAM FUNDING IS RECOMMENDED BY LOCAL VOLUNTEERS WHO REVIEW INFORMATION ON THE COMMUNITY'S MOST PRESSING NEEDS, VISIT PROGRAM SITES, EXAMINE FUNDING APPLICATIONS AND FINANCIAL DOCUMENTATION. FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS ARE ULTIMATELY DECIDED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S GRANTS COMMITTEE. THESE RECOMMENDATIONS ARE THEN APPROVED BY THE GREENWICH UNITED WAY BOARD OF DIRECTORS. EACH YEAR, AS PART OF OUR COMMUNITY INVESTMENT PROCESS, THE RECIPIENTS MUST LET US KNOW THE RESULTS OF THE PRIOR YEAR FUNDING THROUGH BOTH AN INTERIM (DUE 6 MONTHS AFTER INITIAL FUNDING) AND FINAL REPORT (DUE ONE YEAR AFTER FUNDING). EACH RECIPIENT MUST PROVIDE A FINANCIAL REPORT WITH THE RESULTS OF FUNDS RECEIVED. SCHOLARSHIPS: THE GUW SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM WAS CREATED TO ASSIST FAMILIES IN FINANCIAL NEED BY PROVIDING THEIR CHILDREN WITH A QUALITY INFANT/TODDLER OR PRE-SCHOOL EXPERIENCE PRIOR TO ENTERING KINDERGARTEN. TO QUALIFY FOR A SCHOLARSHIP: -YOU MUST RESIDE IN GREENWICH, CT (PROOF OF RESIDENCE REQUIRED) -YOU MUST PROVIDE EVIDENCE OF FINANCIAL NEED -YOUR CHILD MUST BE AGE ELIGIBLE -YOUR CHILD MUST ATTEND A PRE-SCHOOL LOCATED IN GREENWICH, CT. TO ENSURE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICANT CONFIDENTIALITY, APPLICATIONS ARE REVIEWED SOLELY BY GUW MANAGEMENT AND DETERMINATIONS ARE TYPICALLY MADE WITHIN 3 WEEKS OF APPLICATION SUBMISSION. THE GUW BOARD OF DIRECTORS ANNUALLY REVIEWS ALL SCHOLARSHIP EXPENSES AND SETS THE BUDGET FOR THE NEXT FISCAL YEAR. SCHOLARSHIPS ARE PAID DIRECTLY TO THE CENTER OR SCHOOL TO BE APPLIED TO THE APPLICANT'S ACCOUNT. X X X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 DAVID RABIN CEO 191485 0 0 0 735 0 11489 0 0 0 203709 0 0 0 X 7 38159 AVG. SELLING PRICE 0 0 1 0 PART I, COLUMN (B): THE ORGANIZATION IS REPORTING THE NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTORS IN PART I, COLUMN (B). FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A: THE YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH INITIATIVE IS AN EFFORT TO MEET THE RISING MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS OF THE GREENWICH COMMUNITY. THE GREENWICH UNITED WAY RAISED FUNDS TO ASSIST THE CAPITAL BUILD OUT BY GREENWICH HOSPITAL FOR ITS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT PROGRAM FOR YOUTH AND ADOLESCENTS TO OPEN IN EARLY 2024. THIS PROGRAM WILL BE LOCATED AT 500 WEST PUTNAM AVENUE. THE SPACE IS DESIGNED TO BE SAFE AND COMFORTING FOR BOTH TEENS AND PARENTS AND WILL PROVIDE ACCESSIBLE SERVICES TO HELP MEET THE RISING MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS OF OUR COMMUNITY. IN ADDITION TO BUILDING THE FACILITY, FUNDS RAISED WILL ALSO SUPPORT THE COST OF CARE FOR THOSE WHO CANNOT AFFORD SERVICES, ENSURING THERE IS NO BARRIER TO ACCESS. THE TOTAL EXPENSES RELATED TO THE YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH INITIATIVE WERE $1,150,000. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4B: THROUGH OUR COMMUNITY INVESTMENT PROCESS LOCAL VOLUNTEERS REVIEW INFORMATION ON THE COMMUNITY'S MOST PRESSING NEEDS, VISIT PROGRAM SITES, AND EXAMINE FUNDING APPLICATIONS AND FINANCIAL DOCUMENTATION. THE LEVEL OF INVESTMENT IN EACH PROGRAM, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THOSE FUNDS DIRECTED BY DONORS, IS RECOMMENDED BY THESE VOLUNTEERS TO THE GREENWICH UNITED WAY GRANTS COMMITTEE. THE GRANTS COMMITTEE, GREENWICH UNITED WAY BOARD MEMBERS AND SUPPORTED BY GREENWICH UNITED WAY STAFF, DETERMINE THE FUNDING LEVELS THAT ARE THEN VOTED ON FOR APPROVAL BY THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS. AS A RESULT OF THIS PROCESS, THIS YEAR'S PROGRAM INVESTMENTS WERE DISTRIBUTED AS FOLLOWS: SERVICES THAT STRENGTHEN EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT AND ADDRESS THE ACHIEVEMENT GAP INCLUDE: FULL DAY CHILDCARE, AFTER-SCHOOL CARE, MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING, PARENTING ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT, AND OTHER DEVELOPMENTAL PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN. SERVICES THAT SUPPORT MENTAL HEALTH FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES AND THOSE BATTLING SUBSTANCE ABUSE INCLUDE: IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE FOR PEOPLE (INCLUDING CHILDREN AND TEENS) DEALING WITH VIOLENCE OR ABUSE, MENTAL OR EMOTIONAL CRISIS AS WELL AS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. DURING THE 2023 FISCAL YEAR, THE GREENWICH UNITED WAY'S COMMUNITY INVESTMENT PROCESS GRANTED $624,925. THESE GRANTS WERE DISTRIBUTED TO 25 NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDING ESSENTIAL SERVICES TO THE GREENWICH COMMUNITY. THE LEVEL OF INVESTMENT IN EACH PROGRAM, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THOSE FUNDS DIRECTED BY DONORS, IS RECOMMENDED BY LOCAL VOLUNTEERS TO THE GREENWICH UNITED WAY BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THROUGH OUR COMMUNITY INVESTMENT PROCESS THESE VOLUNTEERS REVIEW INFORMATION ON THE COMMUNITY'S MOST PRESSING NEEDS, VISIT PROGRAM SITES, AND EXAMINE FUNDING APPLICATIONS AND FINANCIAL DOCUMENTATION. THE RECOMMENDED FUNDING LEVELS ARE THEN DETERMINED BY A GRANTS COMMITTEE AND VOTED ON FOR APPROVAL BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. AS A RESULT OF THIS PROCESS, THIS YEAR'S PROGRAM INVESTMENTS WERE DISTRIBUTED AS FOLLOWS: SERVICES THAT STRENGTHEN EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT AND ADDRESS THE ACHIEVEMENT GAP INCLUDE: FULL DAY CHILDCARE, AFTER-SCHOOL CARE, MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING, PARENTING ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT, AND OTHER DEVELOPMENTAL PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN. SERVICES THAT SUPPORT MENTAL HEALTH FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES AND THOSE BATTLING SUBSTANCE ABUSE INCLUDE: IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE FOR PEOPLE (INCLUDING CHILDREN AND TEENS) DEALING WITH VIOLENCE OR ABUSE, MENTAL OR EMOTIONAL CRISIS AS WELL AS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. SERVICES THAT ASSIST INDIVIDUALS STRIVING FOR SELF-SUFFICIENCY INCLUDE FOOD FOR THE HUNGRY, SHELTER FOR THE HOMELESS, SUPPORT FOR PEOPLE WITH MENTAL, DEVELOPMENTAL OR PHYSICAL CHALLENGES, JOB TRAINING AND SUPPORT, CLASSES IN ADULT LITERACY AND CONVERSATIONAL ENGLISH, FINANCIAL AND HOUSING ASSISTANCE AND COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT FOR UNDERREPRESENTED POPULATIONS. DONOR-DESIGNATED FUNDS ARE THOSE CONTRIBUTIONS DIRECTED TO SPECIFIC AGENCIES OR PROGRAMS AT THE REQUEST OF THE CONTRIBUTOR. 100% OF DESIGNATED CONTRIBUTIONS ARE DISTRIBUTED BASED ON THE EXPRESSED INSTRUCTIONS OF THE DONOR. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4C: LAUNCHED IN MAY 2018, THE EARLY CHILDHOOD ACHIEVEMENT GAP SOLUTIONS (ECAGS) PROGRAM IS AIDED BY OUR IMPACT PARTNERS: FAMILY CENTERS, GREENWICH PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND GRACE DAYCARE & LEARNING CENTER. ECAGS IS A DATA-DRIVEN SOLUTION TO NARROW THE ACHIEVEMENT GAP UTILIZING A TWO-PRONGED APPROACH IN GREENWICH: AN EVIDENCE-BASED HOME VISITATION PROGRAM, GREENWICH PARENTS AS TEACHERS, IN COLLABORATION WITH FAMILY CENTERS, TARGETING LOW-INCOME FAMILIES AND CHILDREN AGES BIRTH TO 3, COUPLED WITH AN ENRICHED PRE-SCHOOL INSTRUCTIONAL COACHING PROGRAM, AT GREENWICH PUBLIC SCHOOLS (GPS)PRE-SCHOOL LOCATIONS, GRACE DAYCARE & LEARNING CENTER, AND CHILDREN'S DAY SCHOOL, SERVING A LARGE PERCENTAGE OF LOW-INCOME CHILDREN, AGES 3-5. DATA SHOWS CHILDREN IN GREENWICH FROM LOW-INCOME FAMILIES AND THOSE IN WHICH ENGLISH IS A SECOND LANGUAGE PERFORM SIGNIFICANTLY LOWER THAN THEIR PEERS ON STANDARDIZED READING AND MATH TESTS. RESEARCH SHOWS THAT A COMBINATION OF A HIGH-QUALITY HOME VISITATION PROGRAM COUPLED WITH AN ENHANCED PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAM CAN NARROW THE ACHIEVEMENT GAP. TO TRACK THE RESULTS OF THIS PROGRAM, THE GREENWICH UNITED WAY HAS ENTERED INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH GPS TO SHARE DATA AND RESOURCES TO ENSURE PROGRAM SUCCESS. AS WE HAVE BEEN DOING SINCE 1933, THE GREENWICH UNITED WAY HAS IDENTIFIED A NEED AND ASSEMBLED THE BEST QUALIFIED COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO ADDRESS THIS NEED: IN THIS CASE, NARROWING THE ACHIEVEMENT GAP IN THE COMMUNITY. OVER THE LAST THREE YEARS, ECAGS STUDENTS HAVE AN AVERAGE KINDERGARTEN ENTRANCE INVENTORY ASSESSMENT SCORE THAT IS HIGHER THAN THEIR NON-ECAGS PEERS IN THE HIGH NEEDS AND FREE & REDUCED LUNCH QUALIFYING COHORTS. ECAGS STUDENTS SCORE EVENLY WITH THEIR NON-ECAGS PEERS WHEN ENTERING GREENWICH PUBLIC SCHOOLS. THE TOTAL EXPENSES RELATED TO ECAGS WERE $499,351. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE 990 IS COMPLETED THROUGH A JOINT EFFORT BETWEEN MANAGEMENT AND THE ORGANIZATION'S INDEPENDENT AUDITING FIRM. UPON ITS COMPLETION, IT IS SHARED WITH THE AUDIT COMMITTEE WHO ASK QUESTIONS AND MAKE SUGGESTED IMPROVEMENTS. AFTER THE RETURN IS APPROVED BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE, IT IS SHARED WITH THE ENTIRE GOVERNING BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS THEN VOTES TO APPROVE THE 990 PRIOR TO BEING FILED WITH THE IRS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C ANNUALLY, ALL BOARD MEMBERS AND STAFF MUST REVIEW AND SIGN THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND DISCLOSE ANY POTENTIAL OR ACTUAL CONFLICTS. THE CHAIR AND SECRETARY OF THE BOARD ARE CHARGED WITH REVIEWING THESE STATEMENTS AND ENSURING COMPLIANCE WITH THE POLICY. ADDITIONALLY, BOARD MEMBERS AND STAFF WILL DISCLOSE TO THE BOARD ANY KNOWN OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AS THEY ARISE AND ANY INTERESTED BOARD MEMBER WILL ABSTAIN FROM VOTING ON THE MATTER WITH THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING REFLECTING THE REASON FOR THE ABSTENTION. IF NECESSARY, THE BOARD MAY REQUEST THAT THE INTERESTED PERSON LEAVE THE MEETING AND OTHERWISE REFRAIN FROM PARTICIPATION IN THE DISCUSSION. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A THE GREENWICH UNITED WAY HAS A PROCESS IN PLACE FOR EVALUATING THE PERFORMANCE AND COMPENSATION PACKAGE OF ITS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER WHICH INCLUDES: 1. REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE COMPRISED OF INDEPENDENT MEMBERS AND WITH INPUT FROM THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS; 2. USE OF DATA OBTAINED THROUGH REPRESENTATIVE SAMPLES OF COMPENSATION LEVELS AND OTHER BENEFITS PROVIDED BY SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS THROUGH THE REGION, INCLUDING COMPENSATION STUDIES AND FORMS 990 OF SIMILARLY SIZED ORGANIZATIONS LOCATED IN THE SAME GEOGRAPHICAL AREA; 3. CONTEMPORANEOUS DOCUMENTATION OF THE DELIBERATIONS AND DECISIONS REGARDING THE CEO'S COMPENSATION PACKAGE. THE PROCESS WAS LAST UNDERTAKEN IN NOVEMBER, 2022. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE GREENWICH UNITED WAY MAKES ITS FORM 990, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, AND CODE OF ETHICS/CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION UPON REQUEST AND HAS THESE DOCUMENTS POSTED ON ITS WEBSITE. FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: LOSS ON UNCOLLECTIBLE PLEDGE -38,004. FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C: THE GREENWICH UNITED WAY HAS AN AUDIT COMMITTEE THAT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT OF ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SELECTION OF AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT. THE PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.