2012-11-06T10:52:38-06:00 2012-06-30 SMITH WATSON & CO LLP 406 MAIN STREET GREAT BARRINGTON MA 01230 990 2011-07-01 042104841 BERKSHIRE UNITED WAY INC BERK 4134426948 200 SOUTH STREET PITTSFIELD MA 012016807 KRISTINE HAZZARD 4134426948 2012-10-22 true ROBIN A MARKEY 4135281111 2012-11-01 X 2011 2016-02-24 21:20:13Z KRISTINE HAZZARD 200 SOUTH STREET PITTSFIELD MA 01201 3238625 false X WWW.BERKSHIREUNITEDWAY.ORG X 1952 MA IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN BERKSHIRE COUNTY BY MOBILIZING RESOURCES TO ADDRESS COMMUNITY PRIORITIES AND CREATE SUSTAINABLE CHANGE. 20 20 13 667 19824 4206 2441502 2330869 0 101817 21975 41718 150486 2585037 2503330 1708177 1312388 0 585573 592351 0 262269 171516 328531 2465266 2233270 119771 270060 3590618 3565236 1904782 1632944 1685836 1932292 X IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN BERKSHIRE COUNTY BY MOBILIZING RESOURCES TO ADDRESS COMMUNITY PRIORITIES AND CREATE SUSTAINABLE CHANGE. false false 470121 356587 GOAL 1: ENSURE KINDERGARTEN READINESS BY: - INCREASING ACCESSS TO HIGH-QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION. - BUILDING STRONG CONNECTIONS TO PARENTS TO SUPPORT CHILD HEALTH AND EDUCATION AT HOME. - PROVIDING EARLY INTERVENTION AND REFERRAL SERVICES TO ADDRESS HEALTH OR DEVELOPMENTAL ISSUES EARLY ON. RESULTS TO DATE - NUMBER WHO ATTENDED EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND CARE SETTINGS: GOAL 1,193; ACHIEVED: 1,200; 101% -- AND OF THOSE 68% SHOWED PROGRESS IN ALL FIVE DEVELOPMENTAL AREAS. - 98% OF STAFF IN THESE PROGRAMS RECEIVED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OR CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS. - 87% OF PARENTS THAT TOOK PART IN FAMILY STRENGTHENING PROGRAMS SHOWED IMPROVEMENT IN THEIR ABILITY TO SUPPORT THEIR CHILDREN'S DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING. - 94% OF CHILDREN WHO RECEIVED EARLY INTERVENTION TREATMENT SHOWED IMPROVEMENT. - PARTNERED WITH BERKSHIRE PRIORITIES, A VOLUNTEER INITIATIVE MADE UP OF COMMUNITY LEADERS, TO LAUNCH PITTSFIELD PROMISE, A PILOT PROGRAM SPECIFICALLY TARGETED TO IMPROVE READING PROFICIENCY TO 90% BY 2020 WITH A COMMITMENT TO EXTEND COUNTY-WIDE WITHIN TWO YEARS. 859776 603020 GOAL 2: ENSURE YOUNG ADULTS SUCCESSFULLY TRANSITION TO WORK, HIGHER EDUCATION OR TRAINING BY: - ADDRESSING YOUTH SUBSTANCE USE THROUGH THE PITTSFIELD PREVENTION PARTNERSHIP AND USING AN "ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT" APPROACH THAT GOES BEYOND GENERAL AWARENESS TO WORKING TO CHANGE THOSE THINGS IN THE COMMUNITY THAT ARE RELATED TO SUBSTANCE USE AND RISKY BEHAVIORS; EDUCATING THE COMMUNITY ABOUT LAWS AND POLICIES RELATED TO UNDERAGE DRINKING AND DRUG ABUSE; AND ASSISTING THE COMMUNITY IN RECOGNIZING AND SUPPORTING PROTECTIVE BEHAVIORS. - ADDRESSING TEEN PREGNANCY THROUGH A COMMUNITY-WIDE INITIATIVE - "FACE THE FACTS-REDUCE TEEN PREGNANCY" FOCUSED ON FOUR STRATEGIES: INCREASED ACCESS TO YOUTH-FRIENDLY REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH SERVICES; YOUTH ENGAGEMENT; COMPREHENSIVE SEXUALITY EDUCATION ACROSS GRADE LEVELS; AND PARENT/ADULT EDUCATION TO SHARE VALUES AND EXPECTATIONS. - PROVIDING MENTORING, CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND COLLEGE AND WORK-READY SKILL- BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES THAT PROMOTE POSITIVE BEHAVIORS ACROSS BERKSHIRE COUNTY'S YOUNG ADULT POPULATION. RESULTS TO DATE - CONDUCTED HOST OF ACTIVITIES IN SUPPORT OF PITTSFIELD PREVENTION PARTNERSHIP STRATEGIES: STICKER SHOCK, SHOULDER TAP SURVEYS, ALCOHOL PURCHASE SURVEYS, TRAINING FOR ALCOHOL SERVERS, SAY IT PROUD AWARDS, 411 IN THE 413 YOUTH CONFERENCE, ACTIVE PARENTING WORKSHOPS, PROM NIGHT POLICE SATURATION PATROLS, RX DRUG ROUND-UPS. - MOVED TO EXECUTE TEEN PREGNANCY REDUCTION STRATEGIES BY: PARTNERING WITH THE MA ALLIANCE FOR TEEN PREGNANCY; CONDUCTING FOCUS GROUPS WITH BERKSHIRE COUNTY TEENS AND ADULTS; AWARDING FUNDING TO A LOCAL TEEN OUTREACH PROGRAM PROVIDER; AND BEGAN INITIAL WORK ON BRANDED PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGN - NUMBER OF YOUTH ENGAGED IN MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS: GOAL: 195; ACHIEVED: 234; 120% -- AND OF THOSE 75% FELT SUPPORTED BY THEIR MENTOR. - NUMBER OF YOUTH CIVICALLY ENGAGED AND DEMONSTRATING LEADERSHIP: GOAL: 549; ACHIEVED 935: 170% -- AND 77% FEEL MORE CONNECTED TO THEIR COMMUNITY AS A RESULT. - NUMBER OF YOUTH RECEIVING ACADEMIC SUPPORT FOR COLLEGE READINESS: GOAL: 1,521; ACHIEVED: 1,354; 89%. 467894 352781 THIRD EXEMPT PURPOSE ACCOMPLISHMENT GOAL 3: IMPROVE FINANCIAL STABILITY AND INDEPENDENCE AMONG INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING HOUSING, EMPLOYMENT AND FINANCIAL INSECURITY BY: - ASSISTING THEM IN ATTAINING OR RETAINING PERMANENT, AFFORDABLE HOUSING. - PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES TO OBTAIN BASIC SKILLS OR JOB SKILLS LEADING TO EMPLOYMENT - PROVIDING SUPPORT AND FINANCIAL LITERACY SKILLS TO HELP ACHIEVE ECONOMIC MILESTONES. 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042173060 3 20000 FMV YOUTH SKILL BUILDING 27 FIRST ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A - 98% OF STAFF IN THESE PROGRAMS RECEIVED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OR CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS. - 87% OF PARENTS THAT TOOK PART IN FAMILY STRENGTHENING PROGRAMS SHOWED IMPROVEMENT IN THEIR ABILITY TO SUPPORT THEIR CHILDREN'S DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING. - 94% OF CHILDREN WHO RECEIVED EARLY INTERVENTION TREATMENT SHOWED IMPROVEMENT. - PARTNERED WITH BERKSHIRE PRIORITIES, A VOLUNTEER INITIATIVE MADE UP OF COMMUNITY LEADERS, TO LAUNCH PITTSFIELD PROMISE, A PILOT PROGRAM SPECIFICALLY TARGETED TO IMPROVE READING PROFICIENCY TO 90% BY 2020 WITH A COMMITMENT TO EXTEND COUNTY-WIDE WITHIN TWO YEARS. SECOND ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B TO YOUTH-FRIENDLY REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH SERVICES; YOUTH ENGAGEMENT; COMPREHENSIVE SEXUALITY EDUCATION ACROSS GRADE LEVELS; AND PARENT/ADULT EDUCATION TO SHARE VALUES AND EXPECTATIONS. - PROVIDING MENTORING, CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND COLLEGE AND WORK-READY SKILL- BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES THAT PROMOTE POSITIVE BEHAVIORS ACROSS BERKSHIRE COUNTY'S YOUNG ADULT POPULATION. RESULTS TO DATE - CONDUCTED HOST OF ACTIVITIES IN SUPPORT OF PITTSFIELD PREVENTION PARTNERSHIP STRATEGIES: STICKER SHOCK, SHOULDER TAP SURVEYS, ALCOHOL PURCHASE SURVEYS, TRAINING FOR ALCOHOL SERVERS, SAY IT PROUD AWARDS, 411 IN THE 413 YOUTH CONFERENCE, ACTIVE PARENTING WORKSHOPS, PROM NIGHT POLICE SATURATION PATROLS, RX DRUG ROUND-UPS. - MOVED TO EXECUTE TEEN PREGNANCY REDUCTION STRATEGIES BY: PARTNERING WITH THE MA ALLIANCE FOR TEEN PREGNANCY; CONDUCTING FOCUS GROUPS WITH BERKSHIRE COUNTY TEENS AND ADULTS; AWARDING FUNDING TO A LOCAL TEEN OUTREACH PROGRAM PROVIDER; AND BEGAN INITIAL WORK ON BRANDED PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGN - NUMBER OF YOUTH ENGAGED IN MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS: GOAL: 195; ACHIEVED: 234; 120% -- AND OF THOSE 75% FELT SUPPORTED BY THEIR MENTOR. - NUMBER OF YOUTH CIVICALLY ENGAGED AND DEMONSTRATING LEADERSHIP: GOAL: 549; ACHIEVED 935: 170% -- AND 77% FEEL MORE CONNECTED TO THEIR COMMUNITY AS A RESULT. - NUMBER OF YOUTH RECEIVING ACADEMIC SUPPORT FOR COLLEGE READINESS: GOAL: 1,521; ACHIEVED: 1,354; 89%. THIRD ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4C GOAL 1,182; ACHIEVED 975; 82%. - NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS WHO GAINED OR RETAINED EMPLOYMENT: GOAL 336; ACHIEVED 493; 146%. - NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS WHO COMPLETED FINANCIAL EDUCATION: GOAL 354; ACHIEVED 379; 107%. - ORGANIZED A GROUP OF LOCAL BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS AND MET WITH THE MASSACHUSETTS REGIONAL OFFICE OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE TO DEVELOP PLANS FOR REINVIGORATING THE LOCAL VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE (VITA) PROGRAM. - BROUGHT TOGETHER THE WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS NETWORK TO END HOMELESSNESS AND THE REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSIONS FOR THE WESTERN REGION OF THE STATE TO CREATE A DIRECTORY OF SERVICES FOR LOW INCOME RESIDENTS. - INVESTED 5,318 TO SUPPORT MASS 2-1-1, THE EASY-TO-REMEMBER TOLL-FREE NUMBER AVAILABLE TO CALL 24/7 FOR FREE STATEWIDE ACCESS TO HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES INFORMATION AND REFERRALS. SIGNIFICANT CHANGES TO ORGANIZATIONAL DOCUMENTS FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 4 BYLAWS WERE MODIFIED AND APPROVED ON SEPTEMBER 26, 2012 TO INCLUDE UPDATED MISSION, CHANGES IN VOTING QUORUMS AND ADDITION OF VICE-CHAIR HAVING SIGNING PRIVILEGES. ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990 FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B A COPY OF FORM 990 IS DISTRIBUTED TO STAFF, THE FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEES, AND THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR REVIEW PRIOR TO FILING. ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C THE CODE OF ETHICS IS DISTRIBUTED ANNUALLY. WITHIN THIS DOCUMENT IS THE BERKSHIRE UNITED WAY CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. STAFF, VOLUNTEERS, COMMITTEE MEMBERS, AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE FORM WHICH ASKS ABOUT OTHER COMMITTEES, BOARD MEMBERSHIP AS WELL AS ANY OTHER CONFLICTS SUCH AS FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS. THESE DOCUMENTS ARE REVIEWED BY SEVERAL STAFF MEMBERS TO DETERMINE IF FURTHER ACTION IS REQUIRED. AS INDIVIDUALS ARE NOMINATED TO COMMITTEES OR ASSIGNED TASKS, THESE DOCUMENTS ARE USED TO ENSURE THAT ANY CONFLICTS, REAL OR PERCEIVED, ARE IDENTIFIED. THE POLICY WAS REVIEWED AND UPDATED IN SEPTEMBER, 2010 TO INCLUDE CIRCUMSTANCES WHERE COMMUNITY INVESTMENTS ARE VOTED ON AT BOARD MEETINGS. COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A THE ORGANIZATION USES SALARY DATA FROM THE UNITED WAY WORLDWIDE AS WELL AS THE LOCAL MARKET. THESE SALARIES ARE REVIEWED BY THE HUMAN RESOURCE COMMITTEE AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD. ALL PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEES ARE INTERVIEWED BY THE DIRECT SUPERVISOR OF THE POSITION BEING HIRED AND APPROPRIATE OTHER STAFF, THE CEO AND/OR BOARD MEMBERS DEPENDING ON THE POSITION. THE BOARD APPROVED A NEW SALARY STRUCTURE AND COMPENSATION POLICY IN OCTOBER, 2009 AND A NEW SALARY STRUCTURE BASED ON UNITED WAY WORLDWIDE AND LOCAL DATA ON JANUARY 25, 2012. COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR OFFICERS FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS DETERMINES THE SALARY OF THE CEO. THE COMPENSATION IS BASED ON SALARY DATA FROM THE UNITED WAY WORLDWIDE AS WELL AS THE LOCAL MARKET. THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS INFORMED OF THE DATA AND DECISIONS MADE FOR CEO COMPENSATION. GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST TO THE PUBLIC. THE FEDERAL FORM 990, AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, AND ANNUAL REPORT ARE ALSO AVAILABLE ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE. OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS EXPLANATION FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5 68,969 NET UNREALIZED GAINS ON INVESTMENTS 5,109 K-1 PASSTHROUGH LOSS 27,500 PRIOR YEAR GRANT RECOVERY (125,182) RESERVE FOR UNCOLLECTIBLE ACCOUNTS --------- ( 23,604) CHANGES IN NET ASSETS