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 every other 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.”

“Summer day camp youth summer day camp is a longstanding tradition at wellspring. Conducted at four sites in 2021, 235 youth from pre-k to high school benefited from this six-week summer day camp. Activities ranged from field trips, to walks, to science activities and more. Relationships have always remained at the core of this program. In fact, eight staff members were former campers themselves last year. After-school program relationships are also the focus of the after-school program. A small staff-to-child ratio is maintained so that staff get to know the youth and their families well. Carefully planned activities, such as arts and crafts, exercise, tutoring and snacks/meals make these important after-school hours action-packed. 50 enrolled youth "this program has been a lifesaver. Keeps kids safe and supervised versus being home alone." 235 enrolled campers”

“Wellspring's food bank remains one of the most accessible food pantries in allen county. Clients no longer need to show a form of identification, therefore, the food bank is open to anyone every 30 days. Open five days a week and the second saturday of the month, 1,650 families were served in 2021 totaling 5,364 clients that received 50,000 pounds of distributed food. Increasing grocery prices brought many new families to wellspring last year. Wellspring on wheels (wow) our mobile food pantry, 'wow', partnered with churches, a township trustee, a mobile home park, a public library, a non- profit and an apartment complex in 2021. Each of these sites were located in carefully selected areas with food deserts. In fact an impressive 27 tons of product - including food, hygiene items and diapers - was distributed to 12,590 clients. Wow is a mobile superpower helping food insecure neighbors all around the county and is open to anyone in need. 17,954 food insecure clients were served 51 tons of food was distributed 85,848 total number of meals.”

“Wellspring shoppe: it was great to be back in the full swing of things at the wellspring shoppe. This donation-based clothing boutique received a significant amount of clothing and apparel donations in 2021, so much so the shoppe received an organizational facelift. Wellspring also took the shoppe on the road for part of the year, piggybacking at the wow distribution sites. Clients were thrilled to receive quality clothing alongside food, hygiene items, and diapers 22,660 items of clothing, ranging from work attire to wedding dresses, were distributed to 4,595 grateful clients”