Water Street Ministries

“The audit committee reviews and assesses the form 990 before it is filed. The board members receive a copy of the form 990 and related schedules for review and comment before the filing of the return.”

“The officers, directors and key employees are provided a copy of the written conflict of interest policy at the time they take on the responsibilities of their position. The officers, directors and key employees are required annually to report on any outside interests that may be in conflict with their obligations to water street ministries.”

“The president's compensation is approved by the board of directors. Consideration is given to experience and knowledge of the position's requirements.”

“Compensation of officers and key employees is thoroughly reviewed and outside advice is sought in determining the amount based on their position”

“Water street ministries does not make the governing documents or conflict of interest policy available to the general public. The form 990 and the consolidated audited financial statements are available on the website www.wsm.org.”

“Since 1905 water street has worked to care for those in poverty and who experience homelessness throughout lancaster county. Water street provides practical services, resources, and relational support while walking with each individual on their journey toward restoration and wholeness.”

“Line 4a - there are many reasons why men, women, and families fall into homelessness in lancaster county: physical and mental health struggles, the trauma of losing loved ones, unemployment, addiction, and the growing challenge of housing costs. Regardless of the reason, we come alongside each person to help them understand the root causes of their situation so they can begin to build new foundations for the future. Each individual brings their own resources, skills, and abilities. Our role is to help strengthen what they already carry and walk with them in areas where they need support. This may include developing life skills, improving physical or mental health, growing healthy relationships, or gaining access to resources such as stable banking. We also believe that understanding one's identity in christ is central to lasting restoration. Without this, unmet emotional needs can lead to destructive choices and unhealthy relationships. With love, dignity, and grace, we provide an environment of hope and healing that awakens individuals to who they are in christ. Our aim is to break the cycle of poverty so that those restored may in turn invest in themselves and become restorers of others. Line 4b - teen haven is a ministry serving youth in the city of lancaster, pa. Programs are offered at our neighborhood-based youth center and through partnerships with local churches. During the school year, teen haven provides outreach and recreational opportunities nearly every evening, while summer programming includes camps that serve over 100 students on average. Each year, more than 200 students engage with teen haven's programs. A strong emphasis is placed on developing young leaders, many of whom take on leadership roles within teen haven itself. Students are encouraged to grow through mentorship, the arts, and technology, all in the context of meaningful relationships with staff and peers. Renovations to the teen haven building have created additional space for elementary students, ensuring the ministry can continue to meet the needs of younger children while investing in long-term leadership development for lancaster's youth. Line 4c - wonder academy is a preschool and kindergarten program serving children from low-income families in lancaster city. The program provides high-quality, christ-centered education while nurturing a love for god, people, and learning at an early age. Quality early education is not universally accessible, and private preschool and kindergarten programs remain financially out of reach for many families. Through the support of local businesses utilizing the pa educational improvement tax credit, wonder academy is able to offer affordable tuition rates even for the lowest-income families. In the past year, wonder academy purchased and renovated the former st. Joseph's school building on mulberry street, creating a permanent home with dedicated classrooms and space for 50 students. This long-term facility provides stability for the program and allows the children it serves to grow and thrive in a secure environment.”

“Change in split interest agreements 659 change in assets held by others in trust 68,780 change in annuity obligations liability 1,192 donated services -25,190 total 45,441”