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Name:	United Way of Rock River Valley
Address:	612 N. Main Street Suite 300
	Rockford, IL 61103
Phone:	815-968-5400
Web Address:	www.unitedwayrrv.org

United Way of Rock River Valley does not meet the following 2 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Standard 17: Web Site Disclosures - Include on any charity websites that solicit contributions, the same information that is recommended for annual reports, as well as the mailing address of the charity and electronic access to its most recent IRS Form 990. United Way of Rock River Valley does not meet this Standard because the organization's website, www.unitedwayrrv.org, does not include all of the recommended information for those charity websites that solicit for donations. Specifically, it does not include: A summary of program service accomplishments. Total income. Total program expenses. Total fund raising expenses. Total administrative expenses. End of year net assets. Electronic access to the organization’s most recent IRS Form 990. Standard 18: Privacy for Written Appeals & Internet Privacy - Address privacy concerns of donors by (a) providing in written appeals, at least annually, a means (e.g., such as a check off box) for both new and continuing donors to inform the charity if they do not want their name and address shared outside the organization, (b) providing a clear, prominent and easily accessible privacy policy on any of its websites that tells visitors (i) what information, if any, is being collected about them by the charity and how this information will be used, (ii) how to contact the charity to review personal information collected and request corrections, (iii) how to inform the charity (e.g., a check off box) that the visitor does not wish his/her personal information to be shared outside the organization, and (iv) what security measures the charity has in place to protect personal information. United Way of Rock River Valley does not meet this Standard because: Its website, www.unitedwayrrv.org, does not provide access to a privacy policy. United Way of Rock River Valley does not meet this Standard because the privacy policy on this website, www.unitedwayrrv.org does not indicate: What personal information is being collected and how it will be used. How to contact the charity to review personal information that is collected and request corrections.

United Way of Rock River Valley meets the remaining 18 Standards for Charity Accountability.

The United Way of Rock River Valley is committed to mobilizing the caring power of the community in order to improve lives. The United Way conducts an annual campaign that raises funds for Human and Social Service Agencies that provide programs that are focused on improving the Education, Income and Health of the citizens in the Rock River Valley Community. The annual campaign funds 84 programs at 48 local not for profits. Education Initiatives include: United Way Day of Action- 200 volunteers singed up to be reading mentors for the "I Read Program". The volunteers will provide reading tutoring to Kindergarten children. Success By 6 - Success by 6 is a United Way early childhood education initiative that works to ensure that all children from birth to age 6 have the educational, social-emotional and positive experiences necessary to begin school prepared. Within the Success by 6, the United Way is participating in Kreative K, a program that focuses on kindergarten readiness and parent invovlement. The United Way has also orchestated a book distribution program that resulted in over 4,000 books for children in early childhood programs in the Rockford and Harlem Public School Districts. Income Iniatives include: Tax Outreach and Financial Literacy - This is coolaboration with agency partners to help low to middle income individuals and families understand tax credits and benefits available to them and enable them to receive tax preparation services free of charge by IRS certified volunteers. Bank on Rockford - Designed to assist unbanked families and individuals to open checking and savings accounts at local banks. Health Iniatives: 211 Illinois - United Way of Rock River Valley is actively working to bring 211 to the Rock River Valley. 211, a three digit phone number will provide free, confidential access to information about the full range of community, social, and health services in the Rock River Valley. FamilyWize Prescription Cards - These discount presription cards are made available through a collaboration with participating pharmacies. Last year, participating families in the Rock River Valley saved $612,454 through this program. Additionally, the United Way in collaboration with Rockford College operates a community wide volunteer center. This center connects individuals and families to volunteer opportunities locally.

For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2011, United Way of Rock River Valley's program expenses were:

grants to agencies, net	2,250,314
Program Services	609,077
Payments to affiliated organizations	41,807
Total Program Expenses:	$2,901,198

Chief Executive : Paul A. Logli, President , C.E.O

Compensation*:

$118,304

Chair of the Board: Stephen E. Balogh
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation: Attorney

Board Size: 30

Paid Staff Size: 12

*Compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.

Method(s) Used:

direct mail, invitations to fund raising events, print advertisements, television, radio, grant proposals, internet

Fund raising costs were 10% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $3,513,099, are donations received as a result of fund raising activities.)

This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.

The following information is based on United Way of Rock River Valley's audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2010.

Source of Funds
Public Support	3,459,181
Endowment trust and estate income	53,918
other income	35,273
Initiative funding	21,895
unrealized gain (loss) on investment securities	12,462
Realized gain on investment securities/funds held in trust	5,199
Investment income (expense) net of fees of $762 and $458, respectively	2,866
Total Income	$3,590,794

Uses of Funds as a % of Total Expenses

Programs: 86%  Fund Raising: 10%  Administrative: 4%

Total income				$3,590,794
	Program expenses			$2,901,198
	Fund raising expenses			357,259
	Administrative expenses			152,384
Total expenses				$3,410,841
Income in Excess of Expenses				179,953
Beginning net assets				2,887,325
Other Changes in Net Assets				414,980
Ending net assets				3,482,258
Total liabilities				1,391,320
Total assets				$4,873,578