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Wellspring Community

EIN 77-0716253 · Castle Rock, CO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO CREATE A COMMUNITY WHERE ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ARE EMPOWERED TO LIVE FULL, PRODUCTIVE AND SATISFYING LIVES IN A GOD-CENTERED ENVIRONMENT. WE CARRY OUT OUR MISSION THROUGH OUR ROBUST DAY PROGRAM, MEANINGFUL WORK OPPORTUNITIES, AND INNOVATIVE RESIDENTIAL SERVICES.

Income
$3.7 million
Spending
$3.5 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
4.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 55%
Employees
103
Volunteers
350
Highest pay
$155,080, executive di

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

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 20% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 20 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: 93 out of 100. Higher than 55% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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. $2.6 million spent. WELLSPRING OFFERS A DAY PROGRAM FOR ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. OUR DAY PROGRAM PARTNERS WITH 120 ADULTS WITH I/DD EACH WEEK. THIS PROGRAMMING PROVIDES THESE ADULTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO ENGAGE WITH PEERS AND THE BROADER COMMUNITY THROUGH ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES IN PERFORMING ARTS, HEALTH AND FITNESS, LIFE AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS, AND MANY OTHER EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES. PARTICIPANTS IN OUR PROGRAM SEE INCREASED CONFIDENCE, GROWTH IN COMMUNICATION SKILLS AND OVERALL BETTER BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT AS THEY INTERACT WITH PEERS, VOLUNTEERS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS REGULARLY. FAMILIES SEE INCREASED INDEPENDENCE AND A GREATER SENSE OF OVERALL WELLBEING WHEN THEIR LOVED ONES PARTICIPATE IN WELLSPRING'S PROGRAM.
  2. $109,139 spent. WELLSPRING BELIEVES THAT MEANINGFUL WORK SHOULD BE A PART OF THE LIFE OF AN ADULT WITH I/DD. OUR WORK OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM PROVIDES THE OPPORTUNITY FOR OVER 80 ADULTS WITH I/DD TO WORK AND EARN MONEY. THE COOPERATIVE BAKERY AND ART STUDIO TEACH JOB SKILLS RELATED TO BAKING AND ART PRODUCTION. THE CASTLE ROCK COLLECTIVE EMPLOYS 38 OF OUR PARTICIPANTS WHO WORK EACH WEEK IN A COFFEE SHOP THAT SERVES THE PUBLIC IN DOWNTOWN CASTLE ROCK, COLORADO. PARTICIPANTS IN THESE WORK OPPORTUNITIES SHOW GROWTH IN INDEPENDENCE AND CONFIDENCE AS WELL AS EXPERIENCING THE PRIDE OF A JOB WELL DONE AND EARNING A PAYCHECK OR DIVIDEND CHECK.
  3. $84,098 spent. THE WELLSPRING VIRTUAL PROGRAM OFFERS THE WARMTH, VALUES, AND EXPERTISE OF OUR IN-PERSON PROGRAM COMBINED WITH THE ACCESSIBILITY AND FLEXIBILITY OF AN ONLINE EXPERIENCE. THE CLASSES THEY TEACH FALL INTO ONE OF OUR FIVE MAJOR SUBJECTS: LEARNING & ENRICHMENT, ARTS & PERFORMANCES, HEALTH & FITNESS, LIFE & LEADERSHIP SKILLS, AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY.

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 October 13, 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 January 2010.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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