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Wellspring Ministries of Utah

EIN 82-2461282 · Fairview, UT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood71 out of 100GovernanceWeak36 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Foster people's encounter with Jesus Christ, growth as His disciples and participation in bringing His kingdom into our community in collaboration with schools, churches, businesses and municipal governments with programs and services that meet needs of the poor, strengthen families, minister to children and youth, and contribute to the well-being and prosperity of our community.

Income
$355,235
Spending
$339,060
Spent on programs
99%
Reserves
1.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 92%
Employees
20
Volunteers
10
Highest pay
$2,155, president, operations manager

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 71 out of 100. Higher than 45% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 22% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    99% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Weak: 36 out of 100. Higher than 15% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    4 of 8 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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, 2025, 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 (5)
  1. $325,070 spent. Operate a community gathering location (Coffee Depot), establish and build trust relationships leading to spiritual conversations, weekly Bible Study, periodic worship and monthly prayer breakfast. Approximately 2,500 people enjoy healthy food, respectful service, and peaceful respite from life's trials. Many of these received personal prayer for such needs as health and healing, resolution of personal or family conflicts, employment, and spiritual dialog and encouragement.
  2. $2,762 spent. Specific entities received monetary assistance for financial needs including individuals, Mt. Pleasant Veterans Memorial, Sanpete Pantry and devotional materials offered free of charge to visitors and customers.
  3. $1,817 spent. Participated in community events such as the annual Christmas lighting on Main Street that attracted several hundred adults and children. Hosted weekly in-person Bible studies, weekly Sunday worship services, conducted special holiday religious-themed events such as Christmas Eve outdoor service and Good Friday/Seder Dinner.
  4. $5,485 spent. Depreciation expense of fixed assets used in Coffee Depot access ministry
  5. $461 spent. Newsletter printing, ministry posters

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 2025.

    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 September 2017.

    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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