SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

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OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
COMMUNITY ACTION SOUTHWEST
 
Employer identification number

25-1153028
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
ORGANIZATION'S MISSION FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION COMMUNITY ACTION SOUTHWEST SERVES AS A CATALYST TO MOBILIZE THE RESOURCES OF THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY TO ENABLE FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS IN SOUTHWESTERN PENNSYLVANIA TO OBTAIN THE SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, MOTIVATIONS AND OPPORTUNITIES TO BECOME SELF-SUFFICIENT.
ALL OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D SENIOR SERVICES: SENIOR SERVICES COORDINATE THE PLANNING AND DELIVERY OF CARE TO OLDER ADULTS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE. THE SERVICES PROVIDED INCLUDE SENIOR CENTER ACTIVITIES, CONGREGATE MEALS, HOME DELIVERED MEALS AND CARE MANAGEMENT. NUTRITION: PRIMARILY CONSISTS OF THE WOMEN INFANTS & CHILDREN (WIC) PROGRAM WHICH PROVIDES A RANGE OF NUTRITION SERVICES IN A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR PREGNANT WOMEN, POSTPARTUM AND BREASTFEEDING WOMEN, AND INFANTS AND CHILDREN UNDER AGE FIVE WHO RESIDE IN WASHINGTON OR GREENE COUNTIES. DOC SOLUTIONS: SUBSIDIARY OF COMMUNITY ACTION SOUTHWEST THAT WAS ESTABLISHED AS AN ELECTRONIC ARCHIVING BUSINESS WHICH INCLUDES ON-LINE HOSTING OF DOCUMENTS AND DATA AS A FOR-PROFIT ENTITY AND TO PROVIDE JOBS AND TRAINING FOR LOW- INCOME INDIVIDUALS.
ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990 FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B FORM 990 IS REVIEWED & APPROVED BY THE BOARD FINANCE & AUDIT COMMITTEE AND THEN FORWARDED TO THE FULL BOARD FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL BEFORE IT IS FILED.
ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS SIGNED AT THE JANUARY BOARD MEETING EVERY YEAR. IF ANY BOARD MEMBER OR OFFICER HAS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST IT SHOULD BE DISCLOSED IN WRITING WHEN THE POLICY IS SIGNED. IN ADDITION, IF ANY CONTRACTS OR PURCHASES ARE ENTERED INTO BY BOARD MEMBERS OR OFFICERS AFTER THE SIGNING OF THE POLICY THEY SHOULD BE DISCLOSED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS BEFORE ANY CONTRACT OF TRANSACTIONS IS CONSUMATED. THIS POLICY ALSO IS ADHERED TO BY KEY EMPLOYEES OF DOC SOLUTIONS.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A THE CHIEF ECEVUTIVE OFFICER'S COMPENSATION IS DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS BASED ON COMPARABILITY STUDIES, AND THE CEO'S PROGRAM YEAR PERFORMANCE AND ACHIEVEMENT OF THE GOALS SET FOR THE YEAR. OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES COMPENSATION IS BASED ON WAGE COMPARABILITY STUDIES, UNION CONTRACTS AND FUNDING SOURCE REQUIREMENTS. ALL EMPLOYEES' COMPENSATION IS APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR OFFICERS FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B DOC SOLUTIONS EMPLOYEES COMPENSATION IS APPROVED BY THE CEO OF COMMUNITY ACTION SOUTHWEST, BASED ON WAGE COMPARABILITY STUDIES AND FUNDING SOURCE REQUIREMENTS.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 COMMUNITY ACTIONS SOUTHWEST MAKES AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC ALL DOCUMENTS UPON WRITTEN REQUEST. IN ADDITION, FORM 990 IS AVAILABLE ON GUIDESTAR.ORG.
RECONCILIATION OF CHANGES - OTHER FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 FUNDRAISING 36,054 FUNDRAISING -36,054
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012

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