Wellspring Interfaith Social Services Inc.

“The 990 is distributed to the finance committee and executive committee for review.”

“Early in each year, directors are asked to sign a conflict of interest policy. There is also one for staff. Any potential conflicts are discussed at the finance committee meetings, which are held once each month.”

“The executive committee annually reviews and evaluates the executive director's performance and then makes a recommendation on any salary adjustment. The salary is approved by the executive committee. Board members' experience on other not-for-profit boards influences salary levels as well as their knowledge of not-for-profit executive directors salaries which are periodically published.”

“The organization's irs form 990 for the prior three years is available at www.guidestar.org.”

“Wellspring publishes an annual report, which is available on its website, that contains specific financial and program information. Additional information is provided upon request.”

“Weekdays from 9:00 am to 1:30 pm five downtown congregations donated space for programming. The youth overnight camp program provided 45 youth the experience of attending a week long overnight camping program which was held at camp lutherwald near howe, indiana. The camp had its own staff, but wellspring sent eight of its own staff members to ensure more one on one and small group involvement with youth campers. Our youth services programs place an emphasis on five core values: forgiveness, respect, responsibility, truthfulness and trustworthiness. In addition approximately ten of the 40 developmental assets were stressed in programming.”

“Our newest direct service program, the wellspring shoppe, concluded its second full year of operations in 2016. The shoppe, a free clothing bank provided clothing and household items to 884 unduplicated households reaching 2,554 individuals. In 2016 the number of items distributed (24,761)increased by 72% from the previous year. We also added another day of availability and a 640 sq ft storage area to support our growth. Our parent club changes its name to the the wellspringers in 2016. The program helps develop learning skills for parents and grandparents. Activities include intergenerational and community service programs. Last year there were 19 participants. This year the wellspringers hold some programming jointly with the older adult program.”