Wellness House

Organization Overview

Wellness House is located in Hinsdale, IL. The organization was established in 1993. According to its NTEE Classification (G30) the organization is classified as: Cancer, under the broad grouping of Voluntary Health Associations & Medical Disciplines and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Wellness House employed 37 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wellness House 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 06/2022, Wellness House generated $3.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.3m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 3.7% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

WELLNESS HOUSE ENVISIONS A COMMUNITY WHERE ALL PEOPLE AFFECTED BY CANCER THRIVE. OFFERED AT NO COST, AND AS A COMPLEMENT TO MEDICAL TREATMENT, OUR PROGRAMS EDUCATE, SUPPORT AND EMPOWER PARTICIPANTS SO THEY WILL IMPROVE THEIR PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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EXERCISE AND NUTRITION - WELLNESS HOUSE PROVIDES AN EXERCISE PROGRAM THAT OFFERS A WIDE RANGE OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY OPTIONS FOR CANCER PATIENTS AT ALL STAGES OF SURVIVAL AND SPECIALIZES IN ADDRESSING THE EVER CHANGING AND INDIVIDUALIZED NEEDS OF PARTICIPANTS. THE NUTRITION PROGRAM AT WELLNESS HOUSE PROVIDES VALUABLE INFORMATION THROUGH CLASSES AND INDIVIDUAL CONSULTATIONS WHICH INCLUDE NUTRITIONAL EDUCATION AND PROVIDE SUGGESTIONS REGARDING CANCER - FIGHTING FOODS THAT CAN BE ADDED TO ONE'S DIET AS WELL AS FOODS TO REMOVE FROM ONE'S DIET. INDIVIDUALS HAVE MADE 20,852 VISITS TO OUR EXERCISE AND NUTRITION PROGRAMS DURING THE YEAR. ALL PROGRAMMING WAS MOVED TO ONLINE PLATFORMS IN MARCH 2020 DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. IN FY 2022 WELLNESS HOUSE BEGAN TO RESUME IN PERSON SERVICES WHEN POSSIBLE AND APPROPRIATE.


SUPPORT GROUPS AND COUNSELING - SOCIAL SUPPORT LEADS TO DECREASED DEPRESSION AND IMPROVED HEALTH OUTCOMES TO PEOPLE AFFECTED BY CANCER. MONTHLY AND WEEKLY GROUPS AT WELLNESS HOUSE PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES TO CONNECT WITH OTHER PEOPLE WHO ARE ALSO LIVING LIFE WITH CANCER. ALL GROUPS ARE PROFESSIONALLY FACILITATED BY TRAINED EXPERTS IN PSYCHOSOCIAL ONCOLOGY. INDIVIDUALS HAVE MADE 8,673 VISITS TO SUPPORT AND NETWORKING PROGRAMS DURING THE YEAR. ALL PROGRAMMING WAS MOVED TO ONLINE PLATFORMS IN MARCH 2020 DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. IN FY 2022, WELLNESS HOUSE BEGAN TO RESUME IN PERSON SERVICES WHEN POSSIBLE AND APPROPRIATE.


OFFSITE PROGRAMMING - IN AN EFFORT TO MEET THE NEEDS OF CANCER PATIENTS IN WAYS THAT ARE MOST ACCESSIBLE, WELLNESS HOUSE HAS PARTNERED WITH LOCAL HOSPITALS, CANCER CENTERS AND OTHER COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS AND WELLNESS CONSULTATIONS OFF SITE. WELLNESS HOUSE CURRENTLY PROVIDES SUPPORTIVE AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, STRESS MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS, AND CONSULTATIONS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH HOSPITALS, ONCOLOGY OFFICES AND OTHER COMMUNITY PARTNERS. INDIVIDUALS HAVE MADE 4,225 VISITS TO THE OFFSITE PROGRAMS DURING THE YEAR. ALL PROGRAMMING WAS MOVED TO ONLINE PLATFORMS IN MARCH 2020 DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. IN FY 2022 WELLNESS HOUSE BEGAN TO RESUME IN PERSON SERVICES WHEN POSSIBLE AND APPROPRIATE.


INFORMATION AND EDUCATION - ACCESS TO EDUCATION AND CANCER SPECIFIC INFORMATION PROMOTES SELF-CARE AND DECREASES TREATMENT SYMPTOMS, ALLOWING PATIENTS TO BETTER COMPLY WITH THEIR TREATMENT. WELLNESS HOUSE FACILITATES EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS, LED BY EXPERTS IN THE FIELD, TO TEACH PARTICIPANTS NEW INFORMATION FOR COPING WITH CANCER. INDIVIDUALS HAVE MADE 4,568 VISITS TO OUR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS DURING THE YEAR. ALL PROGRAMMING WAS MOVED TO ONLINE PLATFORMS IN MARCH 2020 DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. IN FY 2022, WELLNESS HOUSE BEGAN TO RESUME IN PERSON SERVICES WHEN POSSIBLE AND APPROPRIATE. CHILD AND FAMILY PROGRAMS - CHILD AND FAMILY PROGRAMS ARE A COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATIONAL, SUPPORTIVE, AND SOCIAL PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN, TEENS, PARENTS, AND COUPLES EXPERIENCING CANCER IN THE FAMILY. IN EACH OF THE PROGRAMS PROVIDED, THE GOALS FOCUS ON SUPPORTING THE RELATIONSHIPS WITHIN THE FAMILY, DECREASING STRESS AND ANXIETY AND INCREASING UNDERSTANDING AND COMMUNICATION WITHIN THE FAMILY SYSTEM AND FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS. INDIVIDUALS HAVE MADE 1,048 VISITS TO FAMILY PROGRAMS DURING THE YEAR. ALL PROGRAMMING WAS MOVED TO ONLINE PLATFORMS IN MARCH 2020 DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. IN FY 2022, WELLNESS HOUSE BEGAN TO RESUME IN PERSON SERVICES WHEN POSSIBLE AND APPROPRIATE. STRESS MANAGEMENT - THE REGULAR PRACTICE OF STRESS MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES HELPS CANCER PATIENTS FEEL A DECREASE IN ANXIETY AND INCREASE IN CONTROL. WELLNESS HOUSE PROVIDES PROGRAMS FOCUSED ON STRESS MANAGEMENT TO GIVE PARTICIPANTS THE KNOWLEDGE, TOOLS, AND EXPERIENCES TO ENHANCE THEIR ABILITY TO LIVE WELL IN BODY, MIND, AND SPIRIT. INDIVIDUALS HAVE MADE 3535 VISITS TO STRESS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM DURING THE YEAR. ALL PROGRAMMING WAS MOVED TO ONLINE PLATFORMS IN MARCH 2020 DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. IN FY2022, WELLNESS HOUSE BEGAN TO RESUME IN PERSON SERVICES WHEN POSSIBLE AND APPROPRIATE.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Lisa Kolavennu
Executive Director
$157,308
Gaye E Preston
Director Finance And Opera
$113,197
Mary Kreller
Director Of Development Thru 6/17/22
$109,351
Angela Breton
Secretary
$0
Lauren Haarlow
Chair
$0
Monte Henige
Vice Chair
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$1,345,168
Related organizations$573,517
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,749,454
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $72,307
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$3,668,139
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $1,030
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$831
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$202,764
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $3,474,611

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Wellness House has recieved totaling $17,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Allyn Foundation Incorporated A Delaware Corp

Hinsdale, IL

PURPOSE: INDIVIDUAL SERVICES

$10,000
Grisemer Family Charitable Trust

Bethesda, MD

PURPOSE: GENERAL USE

$4,000
Barrett Family Foundation

Clarendon Hills, IL

PURPOSE: WHERE NEEDED

$2,000
Schultz Family Private Foundation

Lake Bluff, IL

PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND

$1,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$13,335,708
Earnings-$1,523,740
Net Contributions$75,902
Other Expense$11,115
Grants$573,517
Ending Balance$11,303,238

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