Inspiritus Inc.

“A COPY OF THE FORM 990 WAS PROVIDED TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS for review and comment before publishing.”

“THE NATURE OF inspiritus' BUSINESS REQUIRES THAT ALL EMPLOYEES SAFEGUARD THE INTEGRITY OF inspiritus. ACCORDINGLY, EMPLOYEES SHOULD AVOID SITUATIONS PRESENTING ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. A CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS BROADLY DEFINED TO INCLUDE ANY SITUATION IN WHICH EMPLOYEES ARE ENGAGED IN TWO OR MORE INCOMPATIBLE ACTIVITIES. A CONFLICT OF INTEREST INCLUDES INVOLVEMENT IN OUTSIDE INTERESTS THAT MAY CONFLICT WITH EMPLOYEES' DUTIES AT inspiritus OR ADVERSELY AFFECT JOB PERFORMANCE. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST CAN RESULT FROM A VARIETY OF CIRCUMSTANCES, INCLUDING THE USE OF EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION WITH inspiritus FOR PRIVATE ADVANTAGE; DEALINGS WITH CLIENTS OR SUPPLIERS; OUTSIDE BUSINESS ACTIVITIES AND ACCEPTANCE OF GIFTS OR PREFERENTIAL TREATMENT. SINCE THE APPEARANCE OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST CAN BE AS DETRIMENTAL TO inspiritus AS A CONFLICT ITSELF, AGENCY POLICY ALSO APPLIES TO APPARENT CONFLICT OF INTEREST SUCH AS THE USE OF A RELATIVE TO PERFORM SERVICES FOR inspiritus WITHOUT MANAGEMENT'S PRIOR APPROVAL. WHEN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS OR IS SUSPECTED, EMPLOYEES HAVE A RESPONSIBILITY TO DISCLOSE INFORMATION THAT OTHERWISE MIGHT BE CONSIDERED PRIVATE OR PERSONAL, SUCH AS INFORMATION CONCERNING FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS OR A SPOUSE OR RELATIVE'S EMPLOYMENT, TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH inspiritus' RULES, GUIDELINES, STANDARDS, AND POLICIES. EMPLOYEES ENGAGING IN ACTIVITIES THAT ARE CONSIDERED TO BE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST OR GIVE THE APPEARANCE OF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST MAY BE SUBJECT TO DISCIPLINARY ACTION UP TO AND INCLUDING DISMISSAL. CONFLICT OF INTEREST MAY BE SUBJECT TO DISCIPLINARY ACTION UP TO AND INCLUDING DISMISSAL.”

“The performance of the ceo is reviewed annually by the executive committee of the board of directors. This committee, composed of independent board members, arrives at an annual compensation adjustment after completion of the annual review, and following a review of an annual survey of the compensation of ceos in similar positions published by the lutheran services in america. The decision is documented in meeting minutes and communicated to the full board.”

“inspiritus' AUDIT REPORT, ANNUAL REPORT, AND FORM 990 ARE LISTED ON GUIDESTAR'S WEBSITE. THESE DOCUMENTS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON WRITTEN REQUEST.”

“INSPIRITUS DISABILITY SERVICES HELPS INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES LIVE ACTIVE, MEANINGFUL LIVES BY GAINING INDEPENDENCE AND BECOMING CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS OF THEIR COMMUNITIES. THE DISABILITY SERVICES PROGRAM DEVELOPS HOST HOMES WHERE SUPPORT SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ARE PROVIDED IN A FAMILY ENVIRONMENT. INSPIRITUS COLLABORATES WITH SUPPORT COORDINATION, DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, STATE HOSPITALS, DFCS, FAMILIES, ADVOCATES AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS THROUGH A REFERRAL PROCESS. INDIVDUALS AND HOST HOMES GO THROUGH A MATCHING PROCESS, WHERE INDIVIDUALS ARE GIVEN A CHOICE AND CONTROL OF THEIR LIVES. ONCE MATCHED, SUPPORT SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO HELP INDIVIDUALS MEET THEIR GOALS, MAXIMIZE INDEPENDENCE AND DEVELOP MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS. INSPIRITUS PROVIDES CASE MANAGEMENT AND ENSURES COMPLIANCE WITH MEDICAID GUIDELINES FOR SERVICE PROVISION. IN THE LATER PART OF FY2020, INSPIRITUS HAS BEGUN STRATEGICALLY RESTRUCTURUING TO PROVIDE A HOME-CARE DISABILITY AND HEALTH SERVICES MODEL THAT INCLUDES REGISTERED NURSE-LED CASE MANAGEMENT INSTEAD OF TRADITIONAL CASE MANAGERS, A BEHAVIOR ANALYST, A HOST HOME LIAISON, AND PROGRAM MANAGERS THAT PROVIDE SERVICE QUALITY MANAGEMENT. Part III, Line 4b INSPIRITUS REFUGEE AND IMMIGRANT SERVICES (RIS) OFFERS A WIDE ARRAY OF SERVICES DESIGNED TO EMPOWER REFUGEES FROM ARRIVAL TO SELF-RELIANCE AS THEY CREATE A NEW HOME IN AMERICA. THE INSPIRITUS TEAM HELPS REFUGEES TRANSITION FROM ARRIVAL, WHEN REFUGEES OFTEN HAVE VERY FEW POSSESSIONS, TO ECONOMIC SELF-RELIANCE. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH RESETTLEMENT SERVICES, SOCIAL ADJUSTMENT PROGRAMS INCLUDING EXTENDED CULTURAL ORIENTATION, YOUTH AFTERSCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAMMING, AND THE INSPIRITUS FINANCIAL OPPORTUNITY CENTER WHICH PROVIDES EMPLOYMENT SERVICES, INCOME SUPPORTS, AND FINANCIAL LITERACY ENRICHMENT AND COACHING. INSPIRITUS PROVIDES SUPPORT AND SUPPLEMENTAL SERVICES TO THE ATLANTA AND SAVANNAH REFUGEE COMMUNITIES THROUGH ITS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT AND PHILANTHROPIC SUPPORT. THROUGH A CONTRACT WITH LUTHERAN IMMIGRATION AND REFUGEE SERVICE, INSPIRITUS OFFERS FINGER-PRINTING SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WHO PLAN TO BECOME SPONSORS OF UNACCOMPANIED MINORS ACROSS GEORGIA, ALABAMA, AND TENNESSEE. POST-RELEASE CASE MANAGEMENT IS ALSO PROVIDED TO CHILDREN WHO REQUIRE ADDITIONAL SUPPORTS TO ENSURE THEY ARE SAFELY AND SUCCESSFULLY INTEGRATED INTO THEIR NEW HOMES AND COMMUNITIES. IN FY2020, INSPIRITUS LAUNCHED AN EMPLOYMENT-FOCUSED DIGITAL INCLUSION PROGRAM IN ORDER TO ADDRESS INEQUALITIES IN DIGITAL SKILLING WITHIN ATLANTA'S REFUGEE COMMUNITY. INSPIRITUS NOW OFFERS GROUP INSTRUCTION AND 1:1 DIGITAL LITERACY COACHING TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUAL, NEEDS-BASED DIGITAL LITERACY COACHING FOR REFUGEES SEEKING EMPLOYMENT. ALSO NEW IN FY2020 IS INSPIRITUS' TRAFFICKING VICTIMS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (TVAP), WHICH EMPOWERS FOREIGN NATIONAL SURVIVORS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING THROUGH TRAUMA-INFORMED, PERSON-CENTERED, COMPREHENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES. TVAP FACILITATES TIMELY ACCESS TO VITAL SERVICES, SUCH AS EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE, HOUSING, SAFETY PLANNING, BASIC NEEDS, HEALTH, LEGAL, EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT, AND LANGUAGE,THAT SURVIVORS NEED TO STABILIZE AND RE-ESTABLISH THEIR ABILITY TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY. Part III, Line 4c INSPIRITUS' CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES ASSISTS THE GEORGIA DIVISION OF FAMILY AND CHILDREN SERVICES IN PLACING CHILDREN AT RISK AND WITH SPECIAL MEDICAL AND BEHAVIORAL NEEDS INTO QUALITY FOSTER CARE HOMES THROUGH INSPIRITUS' SPECIALIZED FOSTER CARE PROGRAM. FOSTER FAMILIES RECEIVE FULL SUPPORT FROM INSPIRITUS STAFF, INCLUDING CASE MANAGEMENT, RESPITE, AND ONGOING TRAINING. INSPIRITUS HAS A PROVEN TRACK RECORD OF ACCOMPLISHMENT, PROVIDING HIGH QUALITY SERVICES TO FOSTER CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. INSPIRITUS WORKS IN COLLABORATION WITH THE DIVISION OF FAMILY AND CHILDREN SERVICES TO ENSURE THAT THE SAFETY, WELL-BEING, AND PERMANENCY GOALS FOR CHILDREN ARE MET, INCLUDING RE”

“FAMILY INTERVENTION SERVICES (FIS) OFFERS SERVICES AND PROGRAMS TO FAMILIES AND CHILDREN FOCUSED ON STRENGTHENING FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS AND MAINTAINING OR BUILDING STRONG, HEALTHY FAMILY UNITS. A+ PARENTS PROVIDES PARENT EDUCATION SERVICES BASED ON SEVERAL NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED, EVIDENCE-BASED PROGRAMS THAT ENHANCE OVERALL PARENTING CAPACITIES. BOTH SAFECARE AND NURTURING PARENTING PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED IN THE METRO ATLANTA AREA. Part III, Line 4D INSPIRITUS DISASTER RELIEF PROGRAMMING HAS PROVIDED DISASTER LONG-TERM RECOVERY SERVICES SINCE 1994. AS A LOCAL AFFILIATE FOR LUTHERAN DISASTER RESPONSE, INSPIRITUS CONTINUES TO SUPPORT EXISTING RECOVERY EFFORTS IN THE REGION. THE INSPIRITUS DISASTER RELIEF PROGRAM HAS EXPANDED TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY DISASTER RESPONSE SERVICES DURING THE FIRST 2-12 WEEKS AFTER A DISASTER. IN FY2020, THE PROGRAM CONTINUES TO MEET RISING NEEDS FOR ASSISTANCE AMONGST RESIDENTS IN SOUTHWEST GEORGIA, WHO HAVE UNMET HOME REPAIR NEEDS FROM THE TORNADOES OF 2017 AND HURRICANE MICHAEL. INSPIRITUS HAS PROVIDED DISASTER RESPONSE AND RECOVERY SERVICES TO HOUSEHOLDS IN MIDDLE TENNESSEE FOLLOWING THE MARCH 2020 MIDDLE TENNESSEE TORNADO, INCLUDING A LONG-TERM RECOVERY PROJECT IN COOKEVILLE, TENNESSEE WHERE STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS CONTINUE TO HELP HOMEOWNERS REBUILD. IN AUGUST 2020, INSPIRITUS PARTNERED LOCALLY WITH THE ELCA TEXAS-LOUISIANA GULF COAST SYNOD AND UPBRING TO RESPOND TO HURRICANE LAURA, THE STRONGEST HURRICANE TO HIT THE LOUISIANA COASTLINE SINCE 1856. IN SEPTEMBER 2020, INSPIRITUS DISASTER RESPONSE TEAMS RELOCATED QUICKLY TO RURAL ALABAMA TO RESPOND TO HURRICANE SALLY. IN FY2020, INSPIRITUS HAS SUSTAINED AND EXPANDED STRATEGIC COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIPS WITH NATIONAL AND LOCAL NONPROFITS AND CORPORATIONS SUCH AS LOWE'S, HOME DEPOT, AMERICAN RED CROSS, UMCOR, AND THE SOUTHEASTERN SYNOD OF THE ELCA, WHILE ALSO ESTABLISHING NEW DISASTER-FOCUSED PARTNERSHIPS WITH NONPROFITS AND FUNDERS SUCH AS THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE, ROTHROCK FOUNDATION, AND AMERICORPS. IN MIDDLE TENNESSEE, INSPIRITUS OFFERS MULTIPLE EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMS, INCLUDING BUILDING HEALTHY FAMILIES, MYCANVAS, AND HEALTHY GARDENS. BUILDING HEALTHY FAMILIES OFFERS HUNGER RELIEF AND COMMUNITY GROUP SUPPORT FOR WOMEN LIVING IN POVERTY TO EMPOWER THEM TO BREAK THE BONDS OF ISOLATION, DEVELOP POSITIVE PARENTING TECHNIQUES, AND INTRODUCE TOOLS FOR IMPROVING MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH. IN FY2020, INSPIRITUS OPERATED ONE OF THE HIGHEST VOLUME FOOD PANTRIES AT ITS SITE IN NORTH NASHVILLE, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE SECOND HARVEST COMMUNITY FOOD BANK. AT THIS SITE, INSPIRITUS ALSO HAS OPERATED A COMMUNITY KITCHEN, PROVIDING WARM MEALS TO HOMELESS AND LOW-INCOME WOMEN AND CHILDREN IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE NASHVILLE RESCUE MISSION AND METROPOLITAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING AGENCY. IN FY2020, THE BUILDING HEALTHY FAMILIES PROGRAM HAS SERVED SIGNIFICANTLY MORE UNDUPLICATED INDIVIDUALS THAN PRIOR YEARS THROUGH ITS FOOD PANTRY, PARTICULARLY TO FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING ECONOMIC HARDSHIP AS A RESULT OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. IN ADDITION, INSPIRITUS STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS HAVE ASSEMBLED AND DISTRIBUTED COVID-19 PREVENTION KITS TO FAMILIES IN HIGH-RISK, LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES. INSPIRITUS' MYCANVAS YOUTH COMMUNITY ARTS PROGRAM EMPOWERS AT-RISK YOUTH LIVING IN FRAGILE FAMILY STRUCTURES TO DEVELOP HEALTHY SOCIAL EMOTIONAL SKILLS, SELF-ESTEEM, AND COMMUNITY RESILIENCY THROUGH ARTISTIC CREATION AND EXPRESSION. IN FY2020, MYCANVAS HAS PROVIDED MYCANVAS TAKE-HOME ART-KITS FOR VIRTUAL PROGRAMMING AND YOUTH MEALS AS PART OF A COVID-19 HUNGER RELIEF EXTENSION TO MEET RISING NEEDS IN LOW-INCOME, VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES. MYCANVAS HAS ALSO WELCOMED A FULL-TIME ART THERAPIST AND PROGRAM COORDINATOR TO INCREASE THE PROGRAM'S CAPACITY TO PROVIDE ART THERAPY SESSIONS THAT ARE MORE FREQUENT, VIRTUAL, SMALLER AND COVID-SAFE. IN 2020, MYCANVAS HAS ALSO DEVELOPED A MORE INTENTIONALLY RELEVANT CURRICULUM INCLUDING PROJECTS THAT PARTNER WITH LOCAL ARTISTS TO HELP YOUTH PR”

“-$7,465 Change in value of residual trust”