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Wello Inc

EIN 85-4126872 · Green Bay, WI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceGood82 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WELLO'S PURPOSE IS TO CO-CREATE COMMUNITY CONDITIONS THAT ARE FAIR AND JUST TO DRIVE HIGH LEVELS OF HEALTH AND WELL-BEING FOR ALL.WE BELIEVE THAT EVERYONE SHOULD HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO BE THEIR BEST SELF AND LIVE THEIR BEST LIVES. TOGETHER, WE ARE BUILDING A LEGACY OF WELL-BEING.

Income
$1.5 million
Spending
$1.1 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
2.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 80%
Employees
10
Volunteers
77
Highest pay
$99,972, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 28% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 95% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 82 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 September 30, 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 (3)
  1. $590,317 spent. FARM TO SCHOOL - BROWN COUNTY FARM TO SCHOOL PROGRAM SERVICING NINE SCHOOL DISTRICTS. MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE INCREASING THE AMOUNT OF LOCAL FOOD PROCURED TO BE SERVED IN SCHOOL MEALS, UPDATING FARM TO SCHOOL LESSONS TO INCLUDE EQUITY COMPONENTS, WORKING THROUGH SUPPLY CHAIN LOGISTICS TO GET FOOD TO SCHOOLS, FARMER BIOGRAPHIES TO CONNECT LOCAL FARMS TO STUDENTS, AND CONVENING OF THE FARM TO SCHOOL TASKFORCE. SERVES 46,000 BROWN COUNTY STUDENTS.
  2. $230,123 spent. DOUBLE YOUR BUCKS AND PRODUCE BOXES - PROVIDES ACCESS TO FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS WHO UTILIZE FOODSHARE OR EBT. ENSURE THE INFRASTRUCTURE NECESSARY TO PROCESS FOODSHARE BENEFITS AT THE MARKETS, WORK WITH LOCAL FARMERS TO ACCEPT BENEFITS, SECURE FUNDS TO PROVIDE THE DOUBLE YOUR BUCKS COMPONENT WHICH ALLOWS PEOPLE TO GET AN ADDITIONAL $10 TO SPEND ON FRESH FRUITS AND/OR VEGETABLES. AVAILABLE AT FOUR FARMERS MARKETS IN THE REGION.
  3. $180,096 spent. COUNTYWIDE MEASUREMENT - BI-ANNUAL MEASURE OF HEALTH AND WELL-BEING ACROSS BROWN COUNTY THROUGH A SURVEY. ASSESS THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY AND FOCUS ON ENSURING A DEMOGRAPHICALLY REPRESENTATIVE SAMPLE. WORK WITH RESEARCHERS FROM UW-GREEN BAY AND ST. NORBERT COLLEGE ALONG WITH PROJECT PARTNERS FROM BROWN COUNTY UNITED WAY AND BROWN COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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 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 September 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 2021.

    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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