Form990
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except black lung benefit trust or private foundation)

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OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
A For the calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2011 and ending 12-31-2011
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
WELLSHARE INTERNATIONAL
 
Doing Business As
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
122 WEST FRANKLIN AVENUE
ROOM/SUITE 510
Room/suite
City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4
MINNEAPOLIS, MN55404
D Employer identification number

41-1397062
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 1,874,884
F Name and address of principal officer:
DIANA DUBOIS
122 WEST FRANKLIN AVENUE
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55404
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Website:MediumBullet
WWW.WELLSHAREINTERNATIONAL.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
affiliates?
H(b)
Are all affiliates included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
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K Form of organization:
 
L Year of formation: 1979
M State of legal domicile: MN
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF WOMEN, CHILDREN, AND THEIR COMMUNITIES AROUND THE WORLD.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a)..... 3 10
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .... 4 10
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2011 (Part V, line 2a) ... 5 22
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .... 6 2,020
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 .. 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 .. 7b  
Revenues; Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 2,764,682 1,698,162
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 53,365 123,700
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 350 673
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 3,421 52,349
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 2,821,818 1,874,884
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )...   0
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4).....   0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 1,209,219 1,107,658
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e).....   0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet100,682    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24f).... 1,684,033 848,464
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 2,893,252 1,956,122
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... -71,434 -81,238
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 701,274 630,963
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 76,242 87,169
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 625,032 543,794
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y
Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part III .........
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF WOMEN, CHILDREN, AND THEIR COMMUNITIES AROUND THE WORLD.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ....................
If “Yes,” describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? ..........................
If “Yes,” describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) trusts are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 382,246 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
DOMESTIC PROGRAMS: CENTER FOR SOMALI HEALTH - LAUNCHED IN FEBRUARY 2008, THE CENTER FOR SOMALI HEALTH IS AN INITIATIVE THROUGH WHICH WELLSHARE INTERNATIONAL PROVIDES TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO OTHER AGENCIES THAT SERVE THE SOMALI COMMUNITY IN THE AREAS OF PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION, RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND TRAINING. THE CENTER PROVIDES THESE SERVICES THROUGH A FEE-FOR-SERVICE MODEL. IN ITS FOURTH YEAR, THE CENTER WORKED WITH A VARIETY OF LOCAL AND STATE PUBLIC HEALTH AND COMMUNITY AGENCIES. SOMALI CHILD SPACING (FAMILY PLANNING) PROGRAM - THE SOMALI CHILD SPACING PROGRAM PROVIDES CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH EDUCATION AND RESOURCES TO THE SOMALI COMMUNITY AND TO HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS. PRIMARY ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: 1) HOME VISITS AND COMMUNITY DIALOGUES CONDUCTED BY SOMALI COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS (CHWS) TO DISCUSS AND EDUCATE ABOUT THE BENEFITS OF CHILD SPACING AND REFERRALS TO REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH SERVICES; 2) DEVELOPMENT AND DISTRIBUTION OF VARIOUS REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH MATERIALS; AND 3) IN-SERVICE TRAININGS AND COMMUNITY FORUMS FOR HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS, EDUCATORS, AND OTHER SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONALS WORKING WITH SOMALIS. IN 2010 AND 2011, THE SOMALI CHILD SPACING PROGRAM EXPANDED ITS EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH TO MEN BY EMPLOYING A MALE CHW. THE PROJECT ALSO DEVELOPED NEW MATERIALS FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND HEALTH PROVIDERS INCLUDING AN EDUCATIONAL DVD, "HEALTHY MOMS, HEALTHY BABIES II", SOMALI REPRODUCTIVE ANATOMY FLIPCHARTS, AND A 2011 BILINGUAL HEALTH CALENDAR. THE PROJECT DISSEMINATED THOUSANDS OF COPIES OF THESE MATERIALS TO LOCAL COMMUNITY AGENCIES, HOSPITALS AND CLINICS. THE SOMALI HEALTH CALENDARS WERE DISTRIBUTED TO OVER 6,000 SOMALI COMMUNITY MEMBERS. UNDERSTANDING TOBACCO USE AND CESSATION AMONG SOMALIS IN MINNESOTA - OVER A 3-YEAR PERIOD WHICH ENDED IN 2010, WELLSHARE IMPLEMENTED A SOMALI TOBACCO RESEARCH PROJECT WHICH INCLUDED CONDUCTING KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES, AND PRACTICES (KAP) SURVEYS WITH HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH FROM SEVEN SCHOOLS; CONDUCTING AN ADULT KAP SURVEY THAT INCLUDED RESPONSES FROM 392 SOMALI ADULTS ACROSS THE STATE; AND CONDUCTING FOCUS GROUPS AND KEY INFORMANT INTERVIEWS. IN 2011, WELLSHARE STAFF REVISED AN ARTICLE ON THE ADULT SURVEY THAT IS IN THE PROCESS OF BEING REVIEWED FOR PUBLICATION IN THE AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PREVENTIVE MEDICINE. SOMALI HEALTH CARE INITIATIVE (SHCI) - THIS INITIATIVE IS A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN WELLSHARE INTERNATIONAL AND SEVERAL SOMALI LED ORGANIZATIONS TO REDUCE HEALTH DISPARITIES IN THE SOMALI COMMUNITY IN MINNESOTA. THE INITIATIVE WORKS IN FIVE KEY HEALTH PRIORITY AREAS: BREAST AND CERVICAL CANCER, DIABETES, CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE, HEALTHY YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND HIV/AIDS. ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED IN 2010 AND 2011, AS PART OF THE SOMALI HEALTH CARE INITIATIVE INCLUDE: 1) PRODUCTION OF A CULTURALLY SENSITIVE SOMALI LANGUAGE DVD THAT PROVIDES ACCURATE NUTRITIONAL AND WEIGHT MANAGEMENT INFORMATION TO PREGNANT AND POST-PARTUM WOMEN, 2) CONTINUATION OF FITNESS PROGRAMS FOR SOMALI YOUTH AND THE EXPANSION OF SOMALI ELDERS EXERCISE CLASSES, AND 3) INTENSIVE TRAINING OF ALL OF WELLSHARE INTERNATIONAL'S CHWS IN DIABETES PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT, FOLLOWED BY EDUCATION AND OUTREACH ABOUT NUTRITION AND DIABETES IN THE COMMUNITY. ONE OF THE MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS IN 2011 WAS THE GROWTH OF THE SOMALI ELDER FITNESS PROGRAM. THE CLASS INSTRUCTOR GRADUATED FROM AN ELDER FITNESS TEACHING PROGRAM, AND TAILORS THE COURSES TO BE BOTH AGE AND CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE. THROUGH OUTREACH EFFORTS AND POSITIVE WORD-OF-MOUTH FROM PARTICIPANTS, THE PROGRAM EXPANDED FROM TWO LOCATIONS TO FIVE. THE COMMUNITY RESPONSE HAS BEEN OUTSTANDING - DEMAND FOR THE CLASSES CONTINUES RISE. WELLSHARE SOMALI STAFF IS WORKING TO ACCOMMODATE ALL INTERESTED INDIVIDUALS AND KEEP THE CLASSES FRESH AND FUN FOR PARTICIPANTS. SOMALI HEALTHY YOUTH INITIATIVE - SOMALI YOUTH WELLNESS CLASSES PROMOTE HEALTHY LIFESTYLES AMONG SOMALI YOUTH THROUGH CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE FITNESS AND NUTRITION CLASSES. WELLSHARE SUPPORTS HEALTH CLASSES IN 6 CHARTER AND PUBLIC SCHOOLS WITH HIGH NUMBERS OF SOMALIS IN AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS, IN-CLASS LESSONS, AND PARENT EDUCATION. THE INSTRUCTOR PROVIDES SEVERAL CREATIVE, INTERACTIVE AND CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE LESSONS, DESIGNED TO INCREASE HEALTHY BEHAVIORS. WELLSHARE WILL WORK WITH OVER 100 YOUTH THIS YEAR, THROUGH FOUR PARTNERSHIPS. THE YOUNG ACHIEVERS OFFERS A CONSTRUCTIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR SOMALI YOUTH TO LEARN, DEVELOP CREATIVITY, INTERACT WITH POSITIVE ADULTS AND PREPARE FOR HIGHER EDUCATION WHILE SERVING THEIR COMMUNITY THROUGH PUBLIC HEALTH CAMPAIGNS. THIS PROGRAM IS CONDUCTED AS PART OF AN ONGOING PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CONFEDERATION OF THE SOMALI COMMUNITY OF MINNESOTA. THE GROUP IS INTENTIONALLY YOUTH-LED AND A SOMALI PROGRAM ASSOCIATE FACILITATES THE YOUTH IN DEVELOPING CREATIVE PROJECTS TO SEND POSITIVE MESSAGES TO THEIR PEERS. THIS HAS INCLUDED VIDEOS ON HIV/AIDS AND NUTRITION, WHICH HAVE BEEN VIEWED BY MORE THAN 16,000 PEOPLE. TO DATE, 'THE YOUNG ACHIEVERS' HAVE A 100% HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION RATE, AND THE MAJORITY OF ALUMNI ARE CURRENTLY ATTENDING COLLEGE. IN 2011, THIS GROUP RECEIVED AN AWARD AT THE SOMALI ENTERTAINMENT AWARDS FOR BEST YOUTH GROUP. SOMALI ELDERS CONNECTION PROJECT - THROUGH THE SOMALI ELDERS CONNECT PROJECT, WELLSHARE COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS BUILD COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS FOR ELDERS, AND SUPPORT THEM IN ACCESSING THE HEALTH SYSTEM. WELLSHARE PROVIDES HOME VISITS FOR SENIORS TO HELP THEM UNDERSTAND THEIR HEALTH NEEDS, CONNECTING THEM TO THE APPROPRIATE SERVICES. OUR STAFF OFFERS ONGOING FITNESS AND NUTRITION GROUPS WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS, PRIMARILY SENIOR HOUSING UNITS AND ADULT DAY CENTERS. WELLSHARE SOMALI STAFF HAVE COMPLETED EXTENSIVE TRAINING ON DIABETES, NUTRITION, AND FITNESS. HEALTHY HOUSING, HEALTHY COMMUNITIES - WELLSHARE WORKS ON BEHALF OF THE RESIDENTS OF RIVERSIDE PLAZA TO INCREASE ACCESS TO PHYSICAL EXERCISE, IMPROVE NUTRITION, AND ESTABLISH A SMOKE-FREE POLICY. RIVERSIDE PLAZA IS THE LARGEST MULTI-UNIT HOUSING FACILITY IN THE MIDWEST, AND IS HOME TO MORE THAN 6,000 PEOPLE, 70% OF WHOM ARE ETHNIC SOMALIS. IN 2011, WELLSHARE COMPLETED THE FOLLOWING: 1) WORKED WITH MANAGEMENT AND THE TENANT ASSOCIATION TO CREATE SMOKE-FREE AREAS; 2) PROVIDED NUTRITION CLASSES AT THE ON-SITE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND A NEIGHBORING MOSQUE; 3) SET UP A RENTAL BIKE SYSTEM, AND LED AN "INTRODUCTION TO BIKE RIDING AND MAINTENANCE" EVENT FOR ADULTS; 4) STARTED NEW FITNESS CLASSES FOR SOMALI ELDERS; 5) PROMOTED A YOUTH PHOTO VOICE EXHIBIT; 6) SURVEYED RESIDENTS IN SEVERAL HIGH-RISE BUILDINGS TO DETERMINE APPROPRIATE FRUIT AND VEGETABLES FOR CORNER STORES; 7) SHOWED HEALTH EDUCATION VIDEOS ON THE IN-HOUSE TELEVISION STATION LOCATED IN THE HIGH RISE BUILDINGS; AND 8) PROMOTED NUTRITION, WHICH INCREASED HEALTHY EATING BY INTRODUCING SOMALI AMERICANS TO NEW WAYS OF INCLUDING NUTRITIOUS FOODS IN THEIR COOKING. AS PART OF THIS WORK, WELLSHARE LED DEMONSTRATIONS FOR GROUPS, GATHERED WOMEN IN HOMES TO EXPLORE FOOD PREPARATION, AND IS WORKING WITH A HENNEPIN COUNTY NUTRITIONIST TO MODIFY TRADITIONAL SOMALI RECIPES IN ORDER TO MAKE THEM LOWER-FAT AND TO CREATE A COOKING SHOW FOR SOMALI TV. COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS - BRIDGING THE CULTURAL DIVIDE - IN 2010 AND 2011, WELLSHARE INTERNATIONAL EXPANDED THEIR WORK WITH THE CHW PEER NETWORK. THE NETWORK IS A STATE-WIDE GROUP OF COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS SERVING DIVERSE COMMUNITIES THROUGH A VARIETY OF HEALTH PROJECTS. WELLSHARE HOSTS THE NETWORK LISTSERV AND PROVIDES IN-SERVICE TRAINING AND SUPPORT TO MEMBERS. THE NETWORK SENDS OUT WEEKLY ELECTRONIC LISTSERV UPDATES INCLUDING JOB ANNOUNCEMENTS, TRAINING INFORMATION, AND ADVOCACY OPPORTUNITIES. IN 2011, WELLSHARE SURVEYED MEMBERS ABOUT THEIR NEEDS IN ORDER TO IMPROVE THEIR WORK PERFORMANCE. BASED ON SURVEY RESULTS, WELLSHARE HOSTED QUARTERLY TRAININGS FOR THE NETWORK. CURRENTLY THE NETWORK REACHES OVER 400 CHWS, EMPLOYERS, AND KEY STAKEHOLDERS.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 1,085,533 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS: UGANDA CHILD SPACING PROGRAM - AN AVERAGE UGANDAN WOMAN WILL HAVE 7 CHILDREN IN HER LIFETIME. A LACK OF KNOWLEDGE ABOUT AND ACCESS TO FAMILY PLANNING SERVICES CONTRIBUTES TO THIS HIGH FERTILITY, WHICH LEADS TO HIGH RATES OF MATERNAL AND INFANT MORTALITY. THERE IS A HIGH UNMET NEED FOR FAMILY PLANNING SERVICES IN UGANDA. WELLSHARE INTERNATIONAL IS WORKING TO IMPROVE THESE HEALTH INDICATORS THROUGH ITS COMMUNITY-BASED FAMILY PLANNING PROJECT FUNDED BY THE USAID FLEXIBLE FUND. WELLSHARE INTERNATIONAL STARTED UNDER A THREE-YEAR PROJECT (2006-2008) AND LATER RECEIVED AN EXTENSION GRANT (2009-EARLY 2012) TO WORK IN SSEMBABULE AND MUBENDE DISTRICTS IN SOUTH-CENTRAL UGANDA AND WHICH INTEGRATES SEVERAL PROGRAM STRATEGIES: EDUCATING AND MOBILIZING COMMUNITIES BY CONDUCTING OUTREACHES THROUGHOUT VILLAGES IN TWO DISTRICTS; TRAINING FAMILY PLANNING COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS, AND WORKING THROUGH FAMILY PLANNING IMPLEMENTATION TEAMS; AND BUILDING THE CAPACITY OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PROVIDERS, ALL TO IMPROVE FAMILY PLANNING KNOWLEDGE, ACCESS, AND QUALITY OF SERVICES. WELLSHARE'S GOAL IS TO REACH A TOTAL POPULATION OF 898,427 WITH THIS PROJECT. HIGHLIGHTS IN 2011 INCLUDED 1) PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE TRAINING TO 26 CHRISTIAN AND MUSLIM LEADERS IN FAMILY PLANNING COUNSELING AND REFERRAL; 2) CONDUCTING A REFRESHER TRAINING FOR 184 FAMILY PLANNING COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS; 3) CREATING A COMMUNITY-BASED FAMILY PLANNING BEST PRACTICE MANUAL WHICH SYNTHESIZED 6 YEARS OF LESSONS LEARNED IMPLEMENTING THE PROGRAM; 4) CONDUCTING 12 FAMILY PLANNING 'CAMPS' FOR LONG-LASTING AND PERMANENT METHODS; 5) CONDUCTING 24 HEALTH OUTREACH SESSIONS FOR SHORT-TERM FAMILY PLANNING METHODS; AND 6) PROVIDING SUPPORT AND SUPERVISION TO DISTRICT HEALTH WORKERS TO TAKE OVER FAMILY PLANNING TASKS TO ENSURE LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY. UGANDA HIV/AIDS PROGRAM - WELLSHARE INTERNATIONAL INITIATED THE PARTNERING FOR POSITIVE LIVELIHOODS PROGRAM (PPLP) IN DECEMBER 2008 WITH FUNDING FROM PEPFAR/USAID. THE PROGRAM IS LOCATED IN SSEMBABULE AND MUBENDE DISTRICTS OF UGANDA'S CENTRAL REGION. THIS REGION HAS THE HIGHEST HIV PREVALENCE IN UGANDA (AT 9%) BUT SERVICE COVERAGE REACHES LESS THAN ONE-THIRD OF PHA AND OVC. THE GOAL OF PPLP IS, THEREFORE, TO IMPROVE HIV/AIDS CARE AND PREVENTION SERVICES. THROUGHOUT 2011, WELLSHARE INTERNATIONAL WORKED WITH SIX LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS TO INCREASE THEIR CAPACITY TO IMPLEMENT HIGH-QUALITY, COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES FOR PERSONS LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS (PHA), ORPHANS AND VULNERABLE CHILDREN (OVC) AND YOUTH. THE THREE STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES INCLUDED: 1) INCREASING THE CAPACITY OF FAITH/COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS (F/CBOS) TO PROVIDE CARE AND SUPPORT ACTIVITIES TO PHA AND OVC THROUGH TWINNING PARTNERSHIPS; 2) PROMOTING BEHAVIOR CHANGE THAT REDUCES NEW HIV INFECTIONS BY IMPLEMENTING ABSTINENCE-ONLY AND OTHER SEXUAL PREVENTION ACTIVITIES, 3) REACHING ELIGIBLE ADULTS AND CHILDREN WITH "UMBRELLA" CARE SERVICES, INCLUDING HOME-BASED CARE, PSYCHOSOCIAL SUPPORT, NUTRITION AND AGRICULTURE SUPPORT AND LEGAL/HUMAN RIGHTS ADVOCACY. A KEY CROSSCUTTING OBJECTIVE IS TO STRENGTHEN LINKAGES AMONG CARE, PREVENTION AND TREATMENT PROGRAMS. HIGHLIGHTS IN 2011 INCLUDED 1) COMPLETION OF 251 CAPACITY BUILDING ACTIVITIES WITH 5 LOCAL FAITH-BASED AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS; 2) ONE HUNDRED FIFTY (150) LIFE SKILLS TRAININGS WERE CONDUCTED WHICH REACHED 3,637 YOUTH WITH HIV PREVENTION MESSAGES; 3) A TOTAL OF 1,652 PARENTS WERE REACH WITH HIV COMMUNICATION MESSAGES; 4) FOUR LIVE TALK SHOWS WERE HOSTED; 5) ONE HUNDRED THIRTY SEVEN (137) ORPHANS AND 64 PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS WERE REFERRED TO HEALTH FACILITIES FOR TREATMENT OF SEVERE MALNUTRITION; AND 6) SCHOOL MATERIALS AND UNIFORMS WERE PROVIDED TO 1,455 ORPHANS, ALLOWING THE CHILDREN TO STAY IN SCHOOL AND REDUCING STIGMA AMONG THE CHILDREN'S PEERS. IMPROVING TRANSPORTATION, LIVELIHOODS AND HEALTH SERVICE PROVISION THROUGH BICYCLES AND COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS - THE IMPROVING TRANSPORTATION, LIVELIHOODS AND HEALTH SERVICE PROVISION THROUGH BICYCLES AND COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS PROJECT WAS STARTED WITH FUNDING FROM THE LAFFERTY FAMILY FOUNDATION AT THE END OF 2010. THIS PROJECT SEEKS TO PROVIDE HUNDREDS OF BICYCLES TO WELLSHARE'S COMMUNITY CAREGIVERS IN SSEMBABULE AND MUBENDE DISTRICTS OF UGANDA. LOCAL MECHANICS BEGAN TRAINING TO PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY BICYCLE REPAIR AND IN SMALL BUSINESS SKILLS. WELLSHARE WORKED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH WORLD BICYCLE RELIEF TO SOURCE THE BICYCLES. TO PROMOTE OWNERSHIP, BICYCLE RECIPIENTS WILL PAY A PORTION OF THE COST OF THE BICYCLES AND COMMIT TO A TWO-YEAR TERM OF PROVIDING HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. A FINAL REPORT WILL BE AVAILABLE IN 2012. TANZANIA CHILD SURVIVAL PROJECT - THE FIVE-YEAR, USAID-FUNDED TANZANIA CHILD SURVIVAL PROJECT STARTED IN OCTOBER 2006 AND GREATLY IMPROVED THE HEALTH OF MOTHERS AND CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF FIVE YEARS IN KARATU DISTRICT IN THE ARUSHA REGION OF NORTHEASTERN TANZANIA (POPULATION: 218,654). THE PROJECT FOCUSES ON FIVE HEALTH AREAS: 1) MATERNAL AND NEWBORN CARE; 2) MALARIA; 3) CONTROL OF DIARRHEAL DISEASE; 4) PNEUMONIA; AND 5) CHILD SPACING. KEY STRATEGIES INCLUDED TRAINING COMMUNITY MEMBERS ON COMMUNITY-BASED INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT OF CHILDHOOD ILLNESSES, TRAINING TRADITIONAL BIRTH ATTENDANTS IN HOME-BASED LIFE SAVING SKILLS, DISSEMINATING BEHAVIOR CHANGE COMMUNICATION MESSAGES THROUGH ACTIVITIES SUCH AS A MALARIA MARATHON, THE NGORONGORO RUN: THE RACE AGAINST MALARIA, AND DEVELOPING LINKAGES BETWEEN HEALTH FACILITIES AND COMMUNITY-LEVEL STRUCTURES. OTHER ACTIVITIES INCLUDE EDUCATING TOUR BUS OPERATORS AS HEALTH EDUCATORS (MEN ACTIVE IN SUSTAINING HEALTH ACTION) SKILLS-BUILDING FOR HEALTHIER CHILDREN THROUGH SUPPORT GROUPS FOR SINGLE MOTHERS AND CAREGIVERS LED BY A TRADITIONAL BIRTH ATTENDANT (SURVIVE AND THRIVE GROUPS), AND INITIATING HEALTHY MOTHERS, HEALTHY BABIES CENTERS IN KARATU DISTRICT HEALTH CENTERS WHERE MOTHERS AND THEIR CHILDREN CAN LEARN HOW TO IMPROVE HEALTH OUTCOMES. AN INDEPENDENT EXTERNAL EVALUATOR CONDUCTED A FINAL EVALUATION OF THE PROJECT AND NOTED THAT "THE WELLSHARE TANZANIA CHILD SURVIVAL PROJECT SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED COVERAGE IN MULTIPLE EVIDENCED-BASED INDICATORS KNOWN TO DECREASE MATERNAL AND CHILD MORBIDITY AND MORTALITY BY USING A VARIETY OF PROVEN STRATEGIES THAT REACH THE MAJORITY OF WOMEN OF REPRODUCTIVE AGE AND THEIR FAMILIES USING CULTURALLY ACCEPTABLE AND SUSTAINABLE METHODS." A FEW OF THESE INDICATORS INCLUDE THAT THE PERCENT OF CHILDREN 0-23 MONTHS WHO RECEIVED A POST-NATAL VISIT FROM A HEALTH WORKER WITHIN 3 DAYS OF BIRTH INCREASED FROM 20 TO 83%; AND THE PERCENT OF INFANTS WHO SLEPT UNDER AN INSECTICIDE-TREATED BED NET THE PREVIOUS NIGHT INCREASED FROM 56 TO 91%.
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4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet$ 1,467,779
Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule AClick to see attachment.....................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? Click to see attachment........
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Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part I..........
3
 
No
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Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C,
Part II.........................
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No
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Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part III........................
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No
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Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment....................
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No
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Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas or historic structures? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
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No
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Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment....................
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No
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Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment...................
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No
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Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment
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No
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If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is ‘Yes,’ then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable:
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Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line10? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment
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Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VII.Click to see attachment
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No
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Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VIII.Click to see attachment
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No
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Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IX.Click to see attachment
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No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X.Click to see attachment
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No
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X.Click to see attachment
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII Click to see attachment
12a
Yes
 
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” and if the organization answered ‘No’ to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII is optional Click to see attachment
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Yes
 
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule E
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No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?....
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Yes
 
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part I......... Click to see attachment
14b
Yes
 
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or assistance to any organization or entity located outside the U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part II.. Click to see attachment
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No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or assistance to individuals located outside the U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part III.. Click to see attachment
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000, of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part I
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part II..........
18
 
No
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part III...................
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospitals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule H.....
20a
 
No
b
If “Yes” to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statement to this return? Note. All Form 990 filers that operated one or more hospitals must attach audited financial statements.
20b
 
 
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to any government or organization in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II..
21
 
No
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III.....
22
 
No
23
Did the organization answer “Yes” to Part VII, Section A, questions 3, 4, or 5, about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J................
23
 
No
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer questions 24b–24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25................
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?......................
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an “on behalf of” issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I......
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I................
25b
 
No
26
Was a loan to or by a current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, highly compensated employee, or disqualified person outstanding as of the end of the organization’s tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L,
Part II.........................
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part III.........
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties? (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV .........................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule L, Part IV...................
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or owner? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV..
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule MClick to see attachment
29
Yes
 
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M............ Click to see attachment
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N,
Part I...........................
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N, Part II.......................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part I........
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Parts II, III, IV, and V, line 1.....................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
 
No
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2...
35b
 
No
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2...........
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part VI
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11 and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part V .........
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable. .......
1a
7
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable.
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return .....................
2a
22
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?

Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file. (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.............................
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O.....
3b
 
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account or securities account)?.......................
4a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBulletTZ
See instructions for filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If “Yes” to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ........
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible?..........
6a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?........................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor?....................
7a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....
7b
 
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................
7c
 
No
d
If “Yes,” indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?..........................
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?...................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?...............
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds and section 509(a)(3) supporting organizations. Did the supporting organization, or a donor advised fund maintained by a sponsoring organization, have excess business holdings at any time during the year?................
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?.........
9a
 
 
b
Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?......
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them) ........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If “Yes,” enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. All 501(c)(29) organizations must list in Schedule O each state in which they are licensed to issue qualified health plans, the amount of reserves required by each state, and the amount of reserves the organization allocated to each state.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the aggregate amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans.
13b
 
c
Enter the aggregate amount of reserves on hand.
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
 
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
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Form 990 (2011)
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each “Yes” response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a “No” response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VI .........
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year
If the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
1a
10
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent .................
1b
10
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed?
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
 
No
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? .................
7a
 
No
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ............
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .........................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ..........
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If “Yes,” provide the names and addresses in Schedule O .....
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal
Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes? ....
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form?
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review the Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If “No,” go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If “Yes,” describe in Schedule O how this was done ....................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
MN
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how), the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization: MediumBullet
DOROTHY DAHLENBURG
122 W FRANKLIN AVE SUITE 510
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55404
(612) 230-3255
Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
Page 7
Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VII .........
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation, and current key employees. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organizations compensated any current or former officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(1) SANDRA EDWARDSON PHD
DIRECTOR
   X           0 0 0
(2) MICHELLE FERRARI MPH
DIRECTOR
   X           0 0 0
(3) JANE NORSTROM
DIRECTOR
   X           0 0 0
(4) PETER MUSIMAMI
DIRECTOR
   X           0 0 0
(5) ROY LAFAYETTE
DIRECTOR
   X           0 0 0
(6) DR CRISPIN SEMAKULA
DIRECTOR
   X           0 0 0
(7) DIANA DUBOIS
EXEC DIRECTO
 50.00     X       104,915 0 0
(8) MICHAEL SHANNON MD
PRES, MEDICA
       X       0 0 0
(9) JOHANNA LEWIS
VICE PRESIDE
       X       0 0 0
(10) DENISE STAHURA MBA
SECRETARY
       X       0 0 0
(11) LOIS DIRKSEN
TREASURER
       X       0 0 0












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Form 990 (2011)
Page 8
Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;


























1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 104,915    
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet1
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual .............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual...........................
4
 
No
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such person .....
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet  
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Form 990 (2011)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512, 513, or 514
Contributions, Gifts, Grants and Other Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues....1b  
c Fundraising events....1c  
d Related organizations...1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e 1,352,801
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		345,361
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$ 57,206
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 1,698,162
Program Service Revenue Business Code
2a PROGRAM REVENUE   123,700 123,700    
b
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue .        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 123,700
Other Revenue 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest
and other similar amounts).....MediumBullet 673     673
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet        
5 Royalties............MediumBullet        
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents    
b Less: rental expenses    
c Rental income or (loss)    
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet        
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory    
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses    
c Gain or (loss)    
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet        
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$  
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet      
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...MediumBullet        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances .
a  
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet        
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a MISCELLANEOUS   52,349 52,349    
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......MediumBullet 52,349
12 Total revenue. See Instructions....MediumBullet 1,874,884 176,049   673
Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
Page 10
Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A) but are not required to complete columns (B), (C), and (D).
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part IX. .........
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the United States. See Part IV, line 21    
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22    
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16    
4 Benefits paid to or for members    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 104,915 4,369 86,030 14,516
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....        
7 Other salaries and wages 1,002,743 795,597 144,858 62,288
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....        
9 Other employee benefits .......        
10 Payroll taxes ...........        
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal .........        
c Accounting ...........        
d Lobbying ...........        
e Professional fundraising. See Part IV, line 17..    
f Investment management fees ......        
g Other .......... 61,973 35,815 19,710 6,448
12 Advertising and promotion .... 2,363 1,994   369
13 Office expenses ....... 206,385 165,644 35,664 5,077
14 Information technology ......        
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 72,274 32,323 39,951  
17 Travel ............ 120,772 105,244 6,761 8,767
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ......        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....        
20 Interest ........... 19 19    
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 35,144   35,144  
23 Insurance .............. 9,825   9,825  
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24f. If line 24f amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24f expenses on Schedule O.)
a SUBCONTRACTORS 167,857 167,857    
b DONATED SUPPLIES 55,233 55,233    
c TRAINING & RESEARCH 54,415 53,400 978 37
d MEETINGS & WORKSHOPS 36,565 32,475 3,163 927
e
f All other expenses 25,639 17,809 5,577 2,253
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24f 1,956,122 1,467,779 387,661 100,682
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
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Form 990 (2011)
Page 11
Part X Balance Sheet
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing .......... 138,029 1 118,472
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ....... 210,063 2 199,194
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ......... 139,118 3 188,970
4 Accounts receivable, net ......... 111,583 4 62,054
5 Receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..........   5  
6 Receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B). Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..........   6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net .............   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use ..............   8  
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ............ 15,591 9 11,175
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 175,017
b Less: accumulated depreciation. ..... 10b 123,919 86,890 10c 51,098
11 Investments—publicly traded securities ..........   11  
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ......   12  
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..   13  
14 Intangible assets .........   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........   15  
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 701,274 16 630,963
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses . 69,927 17 81,816
18 Grants payable ..........   18  
19 Deferred revenue ..........   19 5,353
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ..........   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D..   21  
22 Payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key
employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..........   22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..   23  
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ....   24  
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D..... 6,315 25  
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..... 76,242 26 87,169
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets ..... 353,895 27 285,935
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ..... 271,137 28 257,859
29 Permanently restricted net assets .....   29  
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund .....   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   32  
33 Total net assets or fund balances ..... 625,032 33 543,794
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ..... 701,274 34 630,963
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XI .........
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ...
1
1,874,884
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ....
2
1,956,122
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ...
3
-81,238
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
625,032
5
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ...
5
 
6
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3, 4, and 5 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B)) ....
6
543,794
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XII .........
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?....
2a
 
No
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?........
2b
Yes
 
c
If “Yes,” to 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant? If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O. ...........................
2c
Yes
 
d
If “Yes” to line 2a or 2b, check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were issued on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133? ................
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits. ..
3b
Yes
 
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SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support

Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
WELLSHARE INTERNATIONAL
 
Employer identification number

41-1397062
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
f
g
(i) a person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the the supported organization? ................
11g(i)
 
 
(ii) a family member of a person described in (i) above? ......................
11g(ii)
 
 
(iii) a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above? ................
11g(iii)
 
 
h
(i)
Name of supported organization 		(ii)
EIN 		(iii)
Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions)) 		(iv)
Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document? 		(v)
Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support? 		(vi)
Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.? 		(vii)
Amount of support?
Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total                  

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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) 2011 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .... 1,513,818 2,047,553 2,205,076 2,764,682 1,698,162 10,229,291
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......            
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3.. 1,513,818 2,047,553 2,205,076 2,764,682 1,698,162 10,229,291
5 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..           302,857
6 Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.           9,926,434
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) 2011 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 1,513,818 2,047,553 2,205,076 2,764,682 1,698,162 10,229,291
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. 699 300 335 350 673 2,357
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..            
10 Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..     935 3,421 52,349 56,705
11 Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).           10,288,353
12
12
342,593
13
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
96.480 %
15
15
94.750 %
16a
b
17a
b
18
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) 2011 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .            
2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......            
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..            
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...            
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5.            
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...            
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.            
c Add lines 7a and 7b..            
8 Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)            
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) 2011 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6...            
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..            
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b.            
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.            
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)            
13 Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.).            
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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Part IV
Supplemental Information. Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanation required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; or Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Explanation
 
 
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011

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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors
Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Name of organization
WELLSHARE INTERNATIONAL
 
Employer identification number

41-1397062
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ





Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......................... Arrow Bullet   $    
Caution. An Organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on Part I, line 2, of its Form 990-PF, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
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Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)
Name of organization
WELLSHARE INTERNATIONAL
  		Employer identification number

41-1397062
Part I
Contributors (see Instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
     
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
 

     
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED  
RESTRICTED, RESTRICTED   RESTRICTED

$RESTRICTED




(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
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Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)
Name of organization
WELLSHARE INTERNATIONAL
  		Employer identification number

41-1397062
Part II
Noncash Property (see Instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
     
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions). 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions). 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions). 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions). 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions). 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions). 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
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Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)
Name of organization
WELLSHARE INTERNATIONAL
  		Employer identification number

41-1397062
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., individual contributions to section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organizations
that total more than $1,000 for the year. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry.
For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc.,
contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet $  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)

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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990. SchDMd Bullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
WELLSHARE INTERNATIONAL
 
Employer identification number

41-1397062
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .......    
2 Aggregate contributions to (during year) ...    
3 Aggregate grants from (during year) ...    
4 Aggregate value at end of year .......    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ....................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................. 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register .................... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the tax year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .............................
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting and enforcing conservation easements during the year SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section
170(h)(4)(B)(i) and 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? ....................................
9
In Part XIV, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of
art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education or research in furtherance of public service,
provide, in Part XIV, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art,
historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service,
provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ..............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), relating to these items:
a
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Intructions for Form 990
Cat. No. 52283D
Schedule D (Form 990) 2011

Schedule D (Form 990) 2011
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s accession and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection
items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIV.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?........
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIV and complete the following table:
Amount
c Beginning balance ................................. 1c  
d Additions during the year .............................. 1d  
e Distributions during the year ............................. 1e  
f Ending balance ................................... 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21? .....................
b
If “Yes,” explain the arrangement in Part XIV.
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current Year (b)Prior Year (c)Two Years Back (d)Three Years Back (e)Four Years Back
1a Beginning of year balance ....        
b Contributions ........        
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses ...        
d Grants or scholarships .....        
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		       
f Administrative expenses ....        
g End of year balance ......        
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the year end balance (line 1g) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet  
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet  
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet  
The percentages in lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations ........................
3a(i)
 
No
(ii) related organizations ........................
3a(ii)
 
No
b
If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
No
4
Describe in Part XIV the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis (investment) (b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .................      
b Buildings ................        
c Leasehold improvements ............        
d Equipment ................   175,017 123,919 51,098
e Other .................        
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).).......SchDMdBullet 51,098
Schedule D (Form 990) 2011

Schedule D (Form 990) 2011
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests    
Other








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet  
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment type (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of Liability (b) Book value
Federal Income Taxes  








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet  
2. Fin 48 (ASC 740) Footnote. In Part XIV, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC740).
Schedule D (Form 990) 2011

Schedule D (Form 990) 2011
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Part XI Reconciliation of Change in Net Assets from Form 990 to Financial Statements
1 Total revenue (Form 990, Part VIII, column (A), line 12) .................... 1 1,874,884
2 Total expenses (Form 990, Part IX, column (A), line 25) ..................... 2 1,956,122
3 Excess or (deficit) for the year. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ............. 3 -81,238
4 Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .......................... 4  
5 Donated services and use of facilities ............................. 5  
6 Investment expenses ................................... 6  
7 Prior period adjustments .................................. 7  
8 Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ................................. 8  
9 Total adjustments (net). Add lines 4 through 8 ......................... 9  
10 Excess or (deficit) for the year per financial statements. Combine lines 3 and 9 ......... 10 -81,238
Part XII Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 2,047,748
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments .......... 2a  
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b 172,864
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 172,864
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 1,874,884
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c  
5 Total Revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 1,874,884
Part XIII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ............. 1 2,128,986
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities .......... 2a 172,864
b Prior year adjustments .............. 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e 172,864
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 1,956,122
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c  
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 1,956,122
Part XIV
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X; Part XI, line 8; Part XII, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XIII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
LIABILITY UNDER FIN 48 FOOTNOTE SCHEDULE D, PAGE 3, PART X MANAGEMENT HAS EVALUATED AND DETERMINED THAT THERE ARE NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2011. TAX RETURNS FOR THE PAST THREE YEARS REMAIN OPEN FOR EXAMINATION BY TAX JURISDICTIONS.
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SCHEDULE F(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Statement of Activities Outside the United States
Right pointing arrow large image Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16.Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990. Right pointing arrow large image See separate instructions.
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Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
WELLSHARE INTERNATIONAL
 
Employer identification number

41-1397062
Part I
General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered
“Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.
1
For grantmakers. Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of its grants
and other assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria used
to award the grants or assistance? ..............................
2
For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization’s procedures for monitoring the use of its grants and other
assistance outside the United States.
3
Activites per Region. (Use Part V if additional space is needed.)
(a) Region (b) Number of offices in the region (c) Number of employees or agents in region or independent contractors (d) Activities conducted in region (by type) (e.g., fundraising, program services, investments, grants to recipients located in the region) (e) If activity listed in (d) is a program service, describe specific type of
service(s) in region		 (f) Total
expenditures for region/investments
in region
UGANDA 3 34 PROGRAM SERVICES HEALTHCARE 764,988
TANZANIA 1 20 PROGRAM SERVICES HEALTHCARE 221,171
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total ..... 4 54 986,159
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ...      
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b) 4 54 986,159
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.Cat. No. 50082W Schedule F (Form 990) 2011
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Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 15, for any recipient who received more than $5,000. Check this box if no one recipient received more than $5,000 ........ MediumBullet
Use Part V if additional space is needed.
1 (a) Name of organization (b) IRS code section
and EIN (if applicable)		 (c) Region (d) Purpose of
grant 		(e) Amount of
cash grant 		(f) Manner of
cash
disbursement 		(g) Amount of
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(i) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
2
Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the foreign country, recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS, or for which the grantee or counsel has provided a section 501(c)(3) equivalency letter .....MediumBullet
 
3
Enter total number of other organizations or entities ........................MediumBullet
 
Schedule F (Form 990) 2011
Schedule F (Form 990) 2011Page 3
Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 16.
Use Part V if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Region (c) Number of recipients (d) Amount of
cash grant 		(e) Manner of cash
disbursement 		(f) Amount of
non-cash
assistance 		(g) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
Schedule F (Form 990) 2011
Schedule F (Form 990) 2011
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Part IV
Foreign Forms
1 Was the organization a U.S. transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 926 (see instructions for Form 926).................
2 Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If " Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 3520 and/or Form 3520-A. (see instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A)..........
3 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons with respect to Certain Foreign Corporations. (see instructions for Form 5471)..............................
4 Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or a qualified electing fund during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8621, Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund. (see instructions for Form 8621)
5 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U.S. Persons with respect to Certain Foreign Partnerships. (see instructions for Form 8865)....................................
6 Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see instructions for Form 5713)................................................
Schedule F (Form 990) 2011
Schedule F (Form 990) 2011
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Part V
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the information required by Part I, line 2 (monitoring of funds); Part I, line 3, column (f) (accounting method; amounts of investments vs. expenditures per region); Part II, line 1 (accounting method); Part III (accounting method); and Part III, column (c) (estimated number of recipients), as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).
Identifier ReturnReference Explanation
    UGANDA 764,988 0 TANZANIA 221,171 0
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
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SCHEDULE M
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
NonCash Contributions
Right pointing arrow large imageComplete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
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Name of the organization
WELLSHARE INTERNATIONAL
 
Employer identification number

41-1397062
Part I
Types of Property
(a)
Check if applicable 		(b)
Number of Contributions or items contributed 		(c)
Noncash contribution amounts reported on
Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g 		(d)
Method of determining
noncash contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art ....        
2 Art—Historical treasures .        
3 Art—Fractional interests ..        
4 Books and publications ..      
5 Clothing and household
goods ....... 		     
6 Cars and other vehicles ..        
7 Boats and planes ....        
8 Intellectual property ...        
9 Securities—Publicly traded .        
10 Securities—Closely held stock .        
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC,
or trust interests .... 		       
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..        
13 Qualified conservation
contribution—Historic
structures ..... 		       
14 Qualified conservation
contribution—Other ... 		       
15 Real estate—Residential .        
16 Real estate—Commercial ..        
17 Real estate—Other ...        
18 Collectibles .....        
19 Food inventory ...        
20 Drugs and medical supplies . X 4 57,206 FAIR MARKET VALUE
21 Taxidermy ......        
22 Historical artifacts ....        
23 Scientific specimens ..        
24 Archeological artifacts ...        
25 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
26 Other Right pointing arrow large image( )
27 Other Right pointing arrow large image( )
28 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
29
Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement ...
29
 
Yes
No
30a
During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1-28 that it
must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which is not required to be used
for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ..................
30a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.
31
Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any non-standard contributions?
31
 
No
32a
Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash
contributions? ............................
32a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe in Part II.
33
If the organization did not report revenues in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,
describe in Part II.
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 51227J
Schedule M (Form 990) 2011
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Part II
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b,
32b, and 33 and whether the organization is reporting in Part I, column (b) the number of contributions, the number of items received, or a combination of both. Also complete this part for any additional information.
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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
WELLSHARE INTERNATIONAL
 
Employer identification number

41-1397062
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
FIRST ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A PROGRAM PROVIDES CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH EDUCATION AND RESOURCES TO THE SOMALI COMMUNITY AND TO HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS. PRIMARY ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: 1) HOME VISITS AND COMMUNITY DIALOGUES CONDUCTED BY SOMALI COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS (CHWS) TO DISCUSS AND EDUCATE ABOUT THE BENEFITS OF CHILD SPACING AND REFERRALS TO REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH SERVICES; 2) DEVELOPMENT AND DISTRIBUTION OF VARIOUS REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH MATERIALS; AND 3) IN-SERVICE TRAININGS AND COMMUNITY FORUMS FOR HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS, EDUCATORS, AND OTHER SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONALS WORKING WITH SOMALIS. IN 2010 AND 2011, THE SOMALI CHILD SPACING PROGRAM EXPANDED ITS EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH TO MEN BY EMPLOYING A MALE CHW. THE PROJECT ALSO DEVELOPED NEW MATERIALS FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND HEALTH PROVIDERS INCLUDING AN EDUCATIONAL DVD, "HEALTHY MOMS, HEALTHY BABIES II", SOMALI REPRODUCTIVE ANATOMY FLIPCHARTS, AND A 2011 BILINGUAL HEALTH CALENDAR. THE PROJECT DISSEMINATED THOUSANDS OF COPIES OF THESE MATERIALS TO LOCAL COMMUNITY AGENCIES, HOSPITALS AND CLINICS. THE SOMALI HEALTH CALENDARS WERE DISTRIBUTED TO OVER 6,000 SOMALI COMMUNITY MEMBERS. UNDERSTANDING TOBACCO USE AND CESSATION AMONG SOMALIS IN MINNESOTA - OVER A 3-YEAR PERIOD WHICH ENDED IN 2010, WELLSHARE IMPLEMENTED A SOMALI TOBACCO RESEARCH PROJECT WHICH INCLUDED CONDUCTING KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES, AND PRACTICES (KAP) SURVEYS WITH HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH FROM SEVEN SCHOOLS; CONDUCTING AN ADULT KAP SURVEY THAT INCLUDED RESPONSES FROM 392 SOMALI ADULTS ACROSS THE STATE; AND CONDUCTING FOCUS GROUPS AND KEY INFORMANT INTERVIEWS. IN 2011, WELLSHARE STAFF REVISED AN ARTICLE ON THE ADULT SURVEY THAT IS IN THE PROCESS OF BEING REVIEWED FOR PUBLICATION IN THE AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PREVENTIVE MEDICINE. SOMALI HEALTH CARE INITIATIVE (SHCI) - THIS INITIATIVE IS A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN WELLSHARE INTERNATIONAL AND SEVERAL SOMALI LED ORGANIZATIONS TO REDUCE HEALTH DISPARITIES IN THE SOMALI COMMUNITY IN MINNESOTA. THE INITIATIVE WORKS IN FIVE KEY HEALTH PRIORITY AREAS: BREAST AND CERVICAL CANCER, DIABETES, CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE, HEALTHY YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND HIV/AIDS. ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED IN 2010 AND 2011, AS PART OF THE SOMALI HEALTH CARE INITIATIVE INCLUDE: 1) PRODUCTION OF A CULTURALLY SENSITIVE SOMALI LANGUAGE DVD THAT PROVIDES ACCURATE NUTRITIONAL AND WEIGHT MANAGEMENT INFORMATION TO PREGNANT AND POST-PARTUM WOMEN, 2) CONTINUATION OF FITNESS PROGRAMS FOR SOMALI YOUTH AND THE EXPANSION OF SOMALI ELDERS EXERCISE CLASSES, AND 3) INTENSIVE TRAINING OF ALL OF WELLSHARE INTERNATIONAL'S CHWS IN DIABETES PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT, FOLLOWED BY EDUCATION AND OUTREACH ABOUT NUTRITION AND DIABETES IN THE COMMUNITY. ONE OF THE MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS IN 2011 WAS THE GROWTH OF THE SOMALI ELDER FITNESS PROGRAM. THE CLASS INSTRUCTOR GRADUATED FROM AN ELDER FITNESS TEACHING PROGRAM, AND TAILORS THE COURSES TO BE BOTH AGE AND CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE. THROUGH OUTREACH EFFORTS AND POSITIVE WORD-OF-MOUTH FROM PARTICIPANTS, THE PROGRAM EXPANDED FROM TWO LOCATIONS TO FIVE. THE COMMUNITY RESPONSE HAS BEEN OUTSTANDING - DEMAND FOR THE CLASSES CONTINUES RISE. WELLSHARE SOMALI STAFF IS WORKING TO ACCOMMODATE ALL INTERESTED INDIVIDUALS AND KEEP THE CLASSES FRESH AND FUN FOR PARTICIPANTS. SOMALI HEALTHY YOUTH INITIATIVE - SOMALI YOUTH WELLNESS CLASSES PROMOTE HEALTHY LIFESTYLES AMONG SOMALI YOUTH THROUGH CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE FITNESS AND NUTRITION CLASSES. WELLSHARE SUPPORTS HEALTH CLASSES IN 6 CHARTER AND PUBLIC SCHOOLS WITH HIGH NUMBERS OF SOMALIS IN AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS, IN-CLASS LESSONS, AND PARENT EDUCATION. THE INSTRUCTOR PROVIDES SEVERAL CREATIVE, INTERACTIVE AND CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE LESSONS, DESIGNED TO INCREASE HEALTHY BEHAVIORS. WELLSHARE WILL WORK WITH OVER 100 YOUTH THIS YEAR, THROUGH FOUR PARTNERSHIPS. THE YOUNG ACHIEVERS OFFERS A CONSTRUCTIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR SOMALI YOUTH TO LEARN, DEVELOP CREATIVITY, INTERACT WITH POSITIVE ADULTS AND PREPARE FOR HIGHER EDUCATION WHILE SERVING THEIR COMMUNITY THROUGH PUBLIC HEALTH CAMPAIGNS. THIS PROGRAM IS CONDUCTED AS PART OF AN ONGOING PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CONFEDERATION OF THE SOMALI COMMUNITY OF MINNESOTA. THE GROUP IS INTENTIONALLY YOUTH-LED AND A SOMALI PROGRAM ASSOCIATE FACILITATES THE YOUTH IN DEVELOPING CREATIVE PROJECTS TO SEND POSITIVE MESSAGES TO THEIR PEERS. THIS HAS INCLUDED VIDEOS ON HIV/AIDS AND NUTRITION, WHICH HAVE BEEN VIEWED BY MORE THAN 16,000 PEOPLE. TO DATE, 'THE YOUNG ACHIEVERS' HAVE A 100% HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION RATE, AND THE MAJORITY OF ALUMNI ARE CURRENTLY ATTENDING COLLEGE. IN 2011, THIS GROUP RECEIVED AN AWARD AT THE SOMALI ENTERTAINMENT AWARDS FOR BEST YOUTH GROUP. SOMALI ELDERS CONNECTION PROJECT - THROUGH THE SOMALI ELDERS CONNECT PROJECT, WELLSHARE COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS BUILD COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS FOR ELDERS, AND SUPPORT THEM IN ACCESSING THE HEALTH SYSTEM. WELLSHARE PROVIDES HOME VISITS FOR SENIORS TO HELP THEM UNDERSTAND THEIR HEALTH NEEDS, CONNECTING THEM TO THE APPROPRIATE SERVICES. OUR STAFF OFFERS ONGOING FITNESS AND NUTRITION GROUPS WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS, PRIMARILY SENIOR HOUSING UNITS AND ADULT DAY CENTERS. WELLSHARE SOMALI STAFF HAVE COMPLETED EXTENSIVE TRAINING ON DIABETES, NUTRITION, AND FITNESS. HEALTHY HOUSING, HEALTHY COMMUNITIES - WELLSHARE WORKS ON BEHALF OF THE RESIDENTS OF RIVERSIDE PLAZA TO INCREASE ACCESS TO PHYSICAL EXERCISE, IMPROVE NUTRITION, AND ESTABLISH A SMOKE-FREE POLICY. RIVERSIDE PLAZA IS THE LARGEST MULTI-UNIT HOUSING FACILITY IN THE MIDWEST, AND IS HOME TO MORE THAN 6,000 PEOPLE, 70% OF WHOM ARE ETHNIC SOMALIS. IN 2011, WELLSHARE COMPLETED THE FOLLOWING: 1) WORKED WITH MANAGEMENT AND THE TENANT ASSOCIATION TO CREATE SMOKE-FREE AREAS; 2) PROVIDED NUTRITION CLASSES AT THE ON-SITE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND A NEIGHBORING MOSQUE; 3) SET UP A RENTAL BIKE SYSTEM, AND LED AN "INTRODUCTION TO BIKE RIDING AND MAINTENANCE" EVENT FOR ADULTS; 4) STARTED NEW FITNESS CLASSES FOR SOMALI ELDERS; 5) PROMOTED A YOUTH PHOTO VOICE EXHIBIT; 6) SURVEYED RESIDENTS IN SEVERAL HIGH-RISE BUILDINGS TO DETERMINE APPROPRIATE FRUIT AND VEGETABLES FOR CORNER STORES; 7) SHOWED HEALTH EDUCATION VIDEOS ON THE IN-HOUSE TELEVISION STATION LOCATED IN THE HIGH RISE BUILDINGS; AND 8) PROMOTED NUTRITION, WHICH INCREASED HEALTHY EATING BY INTRODUCING SOMALI AMERICANS TO NEW WAYS OF INCLUDING NUTRITIOUS FOODS IN THEIR COOKING. AS PART OF THIS WORK, WELLSHARE LED DEMONSTRATIONS FOR GROUPS, GATHERED WOMEN IN HOMES TO EXPLORE FOOD PREPARATION, AND IS WORKING WITH A HENNEPIN COUNTY NUTRITIONIST TO MODIFY TRADITIONAL SOMALI RECIPES IN ORDER TO MAKE THEM LOWER-FAT AND TO CREATE A COOKING SHOW FOR SOMALI TV. COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS - BRIDGING THE CULTURAL DIVIDE - IN 2010 AND 2011, WELLSHARE INTERNATIONAL EXPANDED THEIR WORK WITH THE CHW PEER NETWORK. THE NETWORK IS A STATE-WIDE GROUP OF COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS SERVING DIVERSE COMMUNITIES THROUGH A VARIETY OF HEALTH PROJECTS. WELLSHARE HOSTS THE NETWORK LISTSERV AND PROVIDES IN-SERVICE TRAINING AND SUPPORT TO MEMBERS. THE NETWORK SENDS OUT WEEKLY ELECTRONIC LISTSERV UPDATES INCLUDING JOB ANNOUNCEMENTS, TRAINING INFORMATION, AND ADVOCACY OPPORTUNITIES. IN 2011, WELLSHARE SURVEYED MEMBERS ABOUT THEIR NEEDS IN ORDER TO IMPROVE THEIR WORK PERFORMANCE. BASED ON SURVEY RESULTS, WELLSHARE HOSTED QUARTERLY TRAININGS FOR THE NETWORK. CURRENTLY THE NETWORK REACHES OVER 400 CHWS, EMPLOYERS, AND KEY STAKEHOLDERS.
SECOND ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B SOUTH-CENTRAL UGANDA AND WHICH INTEGRATES SEVERAL PROGRAM STRATEGIES: EDUCATING AND MOBILIZING COMMUNITIES BY CONDUCTING OUTREACHES THROUGHOUT VILLAGES IN TWO DISTRICTS; TRAINING FAMILY PLANNING COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS, AND WORKING THROUGH FAMILY PLANNING IMPLEMENTATION TEAMS; AND BUILDING THE CAPACITY OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PROVIDERS, ALL TO IMPROVE FAMILY PLANNING KNOWLEDGE, ACCESS, AND QUALITY OF SERVICES. WELLSHARE'S GOAL IS TO REACH A TOTAL POPULATION OF 898,427 WITH THIS PROJECT. HIGHLIGHTS IN 2011 INCLUDED 1) PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE TRAINING TO 26 CHRISTIAN AND MUSLIM LEADERS IN FAMILY PLANNING COUNSELING AND REFERRAL; 2) CONDUCTING A REFRESHER TRAINING FOR 184 FAMILY PLANNING COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS; 3) CREATING A COMMUNITY-BASED FAMILY PLANNING BEST PRACTICE MANUAL WHICH SYNTHESIZED 6 YEARS OF LESSONS LEARNED IMPLEMENTING THE PROGRAM; 4) CONDUCTING 12 FAMILY PLANNING 'CAMPS' FOR LONG-LASTING AND PERMANENT METHODS; 5) CONDUCTING 24 HEALTH OUTREACH SESSIONS FOR SHORT-TERM FAMILY PLANNING METHODS; AND 6) PROVIDING SUPPORT AND SUPERVISION TO DISTRICT HEALTH WORKERS TO TAKE OVER FAMILY PLANNING TASKS TO ENSURE LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY. UGANDA HIV/AIDS PROGRAM - WELLSHARE INTERNATIONAL INITIATED THE PARTNERING FOR POSITIVE LIVELIHOODS PROGRAM (PPLP) IN DECEMBER 2008 WITH FUNDING FROM PEPFAR/USAID. THE PROGRAM IS LOCATED IN SSEMBABULE AND MUBENDE DISTRICTS OF UGANDA'S CENTRAL REGION. THIS REGION HAS THE HIGHEST HIV PREVALENCE IN UGANDA (AT 9%) BUT SERVICE COVERAGE REACHES LESS THAN ONE-THIRD OF PHA AND OVC. THE GOAL OF PPLP IS, THEREFORE, TO IMPROVE HIV/AIDS CARE AND PREVENTION SERVICES. THROUGHOUT 2011, WELLSHARE INTERNATIONAL WORKED WITH SIX LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS TO INCREASE THEIR CAPACITY TO IMPLEMENT HIGH-QUALITY, COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES FOR PERSONS LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS (PHA), ORPHANS AND VULNERABLE CHILDREN (OVC) AND YOUTH. THE THREE STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES INCLUDED: 1) INCREASING THE CAPACITY OF FAITH/COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS (F/CBOS) TO PROVIDE CARE AND SUPPORT ACTIVITIES TO PHA AND OVC THROUGH TWINNING PARTNERSHIPS; 2) PROMOTING BEHAVIOR CHANGE THAT REDUCES NEW HIV INFECTIONS BY IMPLEMENTING ABSTINENCE-ONLY AND OTHER SEXUAL PREVENTION ACTIVITIES, 3) REACHING ELIGIBLE ADULTS AND CHILDREN WITH "UMBRELLA" CARE SERVICES, INCLUDING HOME-BASED CARE, PSYCHOSOCIAL SUPPORT, NUTRITION AND AGRICULTURE SUPPORT AND LEGAL/HUMAN RIGHTS ADVOCACY. A KEY CROSSCUTTING OBJECTIVE IS TO STRENGTHEN LINKAGES AMONG CARE, PREVENTION AND TREATMENT PROGRAMS. HIGHLIGHTS IN 2011 INCLUDED 1) COMPLETION OF 251 CAPACITY BUILDING ACTIVITIES WITH 5 LOCAL FAITH-BASED AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS; 2) ONE HUNDRED FIFTY (150) LIFE SKILLS TRAININGS WERE CONDUCTED WHICH REACHED 3,637 YOUTH WITH HIV PREVENTION MESSAGES; 3) A TOTAL OF 1,652 PARENTS WERE REACH WITH HIV COMMUNICATION MESSAGES; 4) FOUR LIVE TALK SHOWS WERE HOSTED; 5) ONE HUNDRED THIRTY SEVEN (137) ORPHANS AND 64 PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS WERE REFERRED TO HEALTH FACILITIES FOR TREATMENT OF SEVERE MALNUTRITION; AND 6) SCHOOL MATERIALS AND UNIFORMS WERE PROVIDED TO 1,455 ORPHANS, ALLOWING THE CHILDREN TO STAY IN SCHOOL AND REDUCING STIGMA AMONG THE CHILDREN'S PEERS. IMPROVING TRANSPORTATION, LIVELIHOODS AND HEALTH SERVICE PROVISION THROUGH BICYCLES AND COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS - THE IMPROVING TRANSPORTATION, LIVELIHOODS AND HEALTH SERVICE PROVISION THROUGH BICYCLES AND COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS PROJECT WAS STARTED WITH FUNDING FROM THE LAFFERTY FAMILY FOUNDATION AT THE END OF 2010. THIS PROJECT SEEKS TO PROVIDE HUNDREDS OF BICYCLES TO WELLSHARE'S COMMUNITY CAREGIVERS IN SSEMBABULE AND MUBENDE DISTRICTS OF UGANDA. LOCAL MECHANICS BEGAN TRAINING TO PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY BICYCLE REPAIR AND IN SMALL BUSINESS SKILLS. WELLSHARE WORKED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH WORLD BICYCLE RELIEF TO SOURCE THE BICYCLES. TO PROMOTE OWNERSHIP, BICYCLE RECIPIENTS WILL PAY A PORTION OF THE COST OF THE BICYCLES AND COMMIT TO A TWO-YEAR TERM OF PROVIDING HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. A FINAL REPORT WILL BE AVAILABLE IN 2012. TANZANIA CHILD SURVIVAL PROJECT - THE FIVE-YEAR, USAID-FUNDED TANZANIA CHILD SURVIVAL PROJECT STARTED IN OCTOBER 2006 AND GREATLY IMPROVED THE HEALTH OF MOTHERS AND CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF FIVE YEARS IN KARATU DISTRICT IN THE ARUSHA REGION OF NORTHEASTERN TANZANIA (POPULATION: 218,654). THE PROJECT FOCUSES ON FIVE HEALTH AREAS: 1) MATERNAL AND NEWBORN CARE; 2) MALARIA; 3) CONTROL OF DIARRHEAL DISEASE; 4) PNEUMONIA; AND 5) CHILD SPACING. KEY STRATEGIES INCLUDED TRAINING COMMUNITY MEMBERS ON COMMUNITY-BASED INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT OF CHILDHOOD ILLNESSES, TRAINING TRADITIONAL BIRTH ATTENDANTS IN HOME-BASED LIFE SAVING SKILLS, DISSEMINATING BEHAVIOR CHANGE COMMUNICATION MESSAGES THROUGH ACTIVITIES SUCH AS A MALARIA MARATHON, THE NGORONGORO RUN: THE RACE AGAINST MALARIA, AND DEVELOPING LINKAGES BETWEEN HEALTH FACILITIES AND COMMUNITY-LEVEL STRUCTURES. OTHER ACTIVITIES INCLUDE EDUCATING TOUR BUS OPERATORS AS HEALTH EDUCATORS (MEN ACTIVE IN SUSTAINING HEALTH ACTION) SKILLS-BUILDING FOR HEALTHIER CHILDREN THROUGH SUPPORT GROUPS FOR SINGLE MOTHERS AND CAREGIVERS LED BY A TRADITIONAL BIRTH ATTENDANT (SURVIVE AND THRIVE GROUPS), AND INITIATING HEALTHY MOTHERS, HEALTHY BABIES CENTERS IN KARATU DISTRICT HEALTH CENTERS WHERE MOTHERS AND THEIR CHILDREN CAN LEARN HOW TO IMPROVE HEALTH OUTCOMES. AN INDEPENDENT EXTERNAL EVALUATOR CONDUCTED A FINAL EVALUATION OF THE PROJECT AND NOTED THAT "THE WELLSHARE TANZANIA CHILD SURVIVAL PROJECT SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED COVERAGE IN MULTIPLE EVIDENCED-BASED INDICATORS KNOWN TO DECREASE MATERNAL AND CHILD MORBIDITY AND MORTALITY BY USING A VARIETY OF PROVEN STRATEGIES THAT REACH THE MAJORITY OF WOMEN OF REPRODUCTIVE AGE AND THEIR FAMILIES USING CULTURALLY ACCEPTABLE AND SUSTAINABLE METHODS." A FEW OF THESE INDICATORS INCLUDE THAT THE PERCENT OF CHILDREN 0-23 MONTHS WHO RECEIVED A POST-NATAL VISIT FROM A HEALTH WORKER WITHIN 3 DAYS OF BIRTH INCREASED FROM 20 TO 83%; AND THE PERCENT OF INFANTS WHO SLEPT UNDER AN INSECTICIDE-TREATED BED NET THE PREVIOUS NIGHT INCREASED FROM 56 TO 91%.
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTS IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES FORM 990, PART V, LINE 4B TANZANIA, UGANDA
ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990 FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B REVIEWED BY BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRIOR TO FILING.
ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C MONITORED AND ENFORCED BY BOARD OF DIRECTORS ANNUALLY.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A APPROVED BY BOARD OF DIRECTORS ANNUALLY.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011

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