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Wellspring Living Inc

EIN 58-2614182 · Atlanta, GA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair59 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TRANSFORMING LIVES OF THOSE AT RISK OR VICTIMIZED BY SEXUAL EXPLOITATION.

Income
$16.2 million
Spending
$12.5 million
Spent on programs
70%
Reserves
0.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 64%
Employees
125
Volunteers
933
Highest pay
$198,972, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 59 out of 100. Higher than 22% of charities in its peer group (religion, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 23% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 11% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    70% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (religion, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    21 of 21 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $5.2 million spent. FOR YOUTH: GIRLS' RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM (AGES 12-17): PROVIDING TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE TO SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC MINOR SEX TRAFFICKING (DMST) IN THE SERVICE OF PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL AND SPIRITUAL RESTORATION. DMST IS THE COMMERCIAL SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF AMERICAN CHILDREN WITHIN U.S. BORDERS. IN A SAFE RESIDENTIAL ENVIRONMENT, EACH GIRL IS ENCOURAGED TO SET PERSONAL GOALS IN HER THERAPY AND EDUCATION, AND EACH IS SUPPORTED BY STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS THROUGHOUT HER JOURNEY OF HEALING. RECEIVING HOPE CENTER (AGES 12-17): PROVIDING TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE TO SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC MINOR SEX TRAFFICKING (DMST) IN THE SERVICE OF PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL AND SPIRITUAL RESTORATION. IN A SAFE RESIDENTIAL ENVIRONMENT, EACH YOUTH IS ENCOURAGED TO SET PERSONAL GOALS IN THERAPY AND EDUCATION, AND EACH IS SUPPORTED BY STAFF FOR STABILIZATION AND BEGINNING THE JOURNEY OF HEALING.
  2. $1.7 million spent. FOR WOMEN: WOMEN'S RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM (AGES 18+): PROVIDING TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE TO SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC SEX TRAFFICKING AND THOSE AT RISK WITH THE SERVICE OF PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL AND SPIRITUAL RESTORATION. THIS PROGRAM IS AN INDEPENDENT LIVING SETTING WHERE SURVIVORS CAN LIVE AND ENGAGE WITH HEALTHY COMMUNITY SUPPORT. ALL PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE EDUCATION, PERSONALIZED THERAPY, CAREER TRAINING, SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, AND LIFE SKILLS INSTRUCTION OFF-SITE AT THE WOMEN'S ACADEMY. TRANSITIONAL HOUSING AND VOUCHERS ARE ALSO PROVIDED FOR STEP-DOWN SUPPORT.
  3. $1.7 million spent. FOR COMMUNITY: WOMEN'S ACADEMY (AGES 18+): THE WOMEN'S ACADEMY OFFERS LIFE-CHANGING PROGRAMMING TO YOUNG WOMEN WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED DIFFICULTY GAINING LIVING-WAGE EMPLOYMENT DUE TO LIFE CIRCUMSTANCES SUCH AS POVERTY, SEXUAL ABUSE, AND TRAFFICKING. THE WOMEN'S ACADEMY OFFERS AN INVALUABLE OPPORTUNITY TO EQUIP WOMEN IN ATLANTA'S COMMUNITIES FOR SUCCESS! THE WELCOME HOME CAMPAIGN WILL ENABLE WELLSPRING LIVING TO SIGNIFICANTLY DEEPEN AND BROADEN OUR IMPACT BY CREATING A TRUE CONTINUUM OF CARE FOR HUMAN TRAFFICKING SURVIVORS. AS A RESULT, WE WILL BE ABLE TO OPEN GEORGIA'S FIRST LONG-TERM RESIDENTIAL FOR YOUTH OF ALL GENDERS WHO HAVE BEEN SEXUALLY EXPLOITED, OPEN SIX TINY HOMES FOR FAMILIES IN NEED, AND CREATE A PERMANENT HOME FOR OUR WOMEN'S ACADEMY PROGRAM AND OUR TRAINING INSTITUTE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since October 2001.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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