Wells For Life is located in Shawnee, KS. The organization was established in 2001. According to its NTEE Classification (K99) the organization is classified as: Food, Agriculture & Nutrition N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wells For Life is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Wells For Life generated $262.4k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $287.6k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 4.7% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE CLEAN SAFE DRINKING WATER TO RURAL VILLAGES AND COMMUNITIES IN INDIA. ADDITIONALLY TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE IN AREAS OF NEED SUCH AS MEDICAL CLINICS ORPHANAGES AND OTHER PROGRAMS HELPING THE POOR AND DISENFRANCHISED.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROVIDED 23 WATER PROJECTS TO RURAL VILLAGES AND COMMUNITIES WHICH IMPACTED AN ESTIMATED 15,000 MEN WOMEN AND CHILDREN. ADDITIONALLY PROVIDED FUNDING FOR EMERGENCY WATER CAMPS ORPHAN CARE AND ASSISTANCE TO THOSE NEGATIVELY IMPACTED BY LEPROSY AND HIV AIDS. THE IMPACT OF THIS FUNDING IS ESTIMATED TO BE 200 MEN WOMEN AND CHILDREN.
PROVIDED 21 WATER PROJECTS IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED STATES WITH AN ESTIMATED IMPACT OF 10,000 MEN WOMEN AND CHILDREN. IN ADDITION TO WATER FUNDING WAS ALSO PROVIDED FOR ONGOING COVID 19 RELIEF AND THE REPAIR OF A HOUSE AND WALL FOR AN ORPHANAGE. THE IMPACT FOR THESE PROGRAMS WAS ESTIMATED AT 300 MEN WOMEN AND CHILDREN.
PROVIDED 16 WATER PROJECTS WITH AN ESTIMATED IMPACTED OF 10,000 MEN WOMEN AND CHILDREN. FUNDING WAS ALSO PROVIDED FOR THE PURCHASE OF SCHOOL EQUIPMENT FOR A YOUTH HOSTEL AND GOATS FOR A VILLAGE AS PART OF AN INCOME GENERATING PROGRAM.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Michael Viser President | Officer | 30 | $0 |
Jon Gunter Vice President | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Doug Stevens Secretary | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Kimberly Perkins Treasurer | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Kathleen Stafford Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Marcus Linden Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $12,500 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $244,492 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $256,992 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $75 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $4,318 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $262,385 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $9,000 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $189,134 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $60,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $10,800 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $4,590 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $347 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,123 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $3,900 |
Office expenses | $4,340 |
Information technology | $426 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $14,290 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $450 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $287,600 |
Balance Sheet | |
---|---|
Cash—non-interest-bearing | $45,246 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $3,541 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $88,001 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $136,788 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,557 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $1,557 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $135,231 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $136,788 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Wells For Life has recieved totaling $82,894.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $39,941 |
Network For Good Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $22,816 |
Servant Foundation Overland Park, KS PURPOSE: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | $10,000 |
Dito Devcar Foundation Inc Las Vegas, NV PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $137 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Charterchoice Collaborative Sfa Denver, CO | $2,678,957 | $8,056,334 |
Just Food Of Douglas County Inc Lawrence, KS | $2,657,319 | $3,666,503 |
Providers Network Inc Lincoln, NE | $216,671 | $1,920,685 |
Boulder County Farmers Market Longmont, CO | $1,049,781 | $2,025,906 |
Oklahoma Restaurant Association Oklahoma City, OK | $968,278 | $1,465,043 |
Rocky Mountain Farmers Union Educational And Charitable Denver, CO | $1,812,401 | $1,385,913 |
Wheat Foods Council Littleton, CO | $1,017,529 | $727,884 |
Amercian Cheese Society Inc Aurora, CO | $879,353 | $747,562 |
City Greens Market Saint Louis, MO | $83,401 | $367,055 |
Kirchner Impact Foundation Glen Haven, CO | $793,810 | $530,000 |
Upcycled Food Association Greenwood Village, CO | $220,649 | $426,474 |
Wells For Life Shawnee, KS | $136,788 | $262,385 |