Wellspring Inc.

“Form 990 was reviewed and approved by the board of directors prior to finalizing the tax return. Each director received the 990 for review prior to the may board meeting. It was discussed as a part of the finance committee report for board approval and submission.”

“Part vi section b 12 c - through board review; each year, all board and staff submit new conflict of interest forms. Executive committee reviews and monitors throughout year and at board of director meetings.”

“Part vi section b 15 a - executive director has review with the board on an annual basis; local nonprofit association (greater milwaukee nonprofit center) and mra (management resource association) do a bi-annual nonprofit salary & benefits survey and report. This information is used by wellspring board of directors to determine compensation.”

“Part vi section b 15 b - key employees(managers) are reviewed twice per year by a board sub-committee. No board officers receive any compensation.”

“The organization's governing documents, policies including conflict of interest policy, copies of 990, and financial statements are located on-site and are available upon request at anytime. The 990 is also available through guidestar.org at no charge.”

“Educational - to educate and train people of all ages in organic gardening/farming. To inspire and teach people to grow, prepare and eat healthy food. In so doing, we transform food systems and build community. The organization does marketing on nutrition and provides retreats related to above stated purpose.”

“Our volunteers help us in event planning, fund development, as class instructors, with the gardening and harvesting and also assist at various events throughout the year.”