2026-03-12T13:23:41-04:00 2025-06-30 263315514 Gregory T Redman CPA 410 DOWD ST TARBORO NC 27886 990 2024-07-01 561542631 Wilson County Interfaith Services Inc WILS 2526411999 PO BOX 2164 Wilson NC 278942164 Richard Childress Executive Director 2522917278 2026-03-13 false Greg Redman P00185427 2526411999 2026-03-13 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Richard Childress PO BOX 2164 WILSON NC 27894 1226762 false X X 1987 TO SERVE PERSONS IN WILSON COUNTY NC BY PROVIDING EMERGENCY FOOD FOR FAMILIES SHELTER FOR THOSE WHO ARE HOMELESS AND IN FINANCIAL NEED AND WORKING TO REMOVE BARRIERS TO ACCESSING AFFORDABLE QUALITY FOOD AND SHELTER. 22 22 15 0 0 0 801182 1225645 0 0 755 1117 200610 0 1002547 1226762 0 489772 0 0 555694 556460 0 0 63844 283956 137619 839650 1183851 162897 42911 1138148 1090901 621043 780922 517105 309979 Our mission is to serve persons in Wilson County NC by providing emergency food for families shelter for those who are homeless and emergency financial assistance while working to remove barriers to accessing affordable quality food and shelter. true false 475370 0 445366 INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. Wilson Interfaith advances its core values by operating a 20-bed Mens Shelter and a 10-bed Family Shelter Westview House. In 2024-2025 we provided 6,704 nights of safe shelter to 93 men including 11 veterans and 23 families totaling 59 adults and 23 children. Residents received individualized support with employment education affordable housing searches and access to mental health or substance use recovery services. Wilson Interfaith also provided financial assistance for rent utilities and medical needs to help stabilize households during crisis. Through Rapid Rehousing we assisted 44 households 85 individuals in moving from homelessness to stable housing. Through Homelessness Prevention we helped 20 households 44 individuals avoid entering the shelter system. These combined efforts reduced immediate hardship and strengthened long-term housing stability for individuals and families across our community. 547335 0 780279 FOOD PANTRY DISTRIBUTION. As a certified Health Food Pantry Hope Station upholds its second core value by addressing food insecurity in a community where 1 in 5 neighbors struggle to access enough food. Our pantry operates every Monday Wednesday and Friday year-round providing a three-day supply of groceries each month to an average 908 individuals totaling 32,688 days of food annually. Additionally we coordinated monthly home deliveries providing a three-day supply of healthy groceries to 48 households who could not access the pantry in person. These efforts eased the burden of hunger and supported households facing difficult choices between food rent utilities and medical expenses helping them maintain stability during times of financial strain. 0 0 0 0 0 0 1022705 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false true false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false true 0 0 false 15 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false 0 0 false false false 22 22 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true false false false false false false X John Sorenson 2522917278 PO BOX 2164 Wilson NC 278942164 X Henry Skinner Board Chair 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Sandy Clark Secretary 6.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 John Sorenson TREASURER 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Christine Huff Board Development 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Charles Dawson Building Grounds 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Amzie Hoffner Human Resources 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Blake Godwin Legal Counsel 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Johnny Sullivan Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Chris Thomas Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Anthony Pope Assistant Treasurer 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Kathy Daughety Pantry 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Carletha Ward ComplianceGovernance 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Doug Godwin Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 George Mount Assistant Treasurer 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 LaTonya Pratt IT Communications 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Ray Wells Compliance Governance 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Myra Powell Emeritus 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Richard Childress Executive Director 50.00 0.00 X 80000 0 0 Amanda Creech Program Director 45.00 0.00 X 57928 0 0 Christine Potter Financial Secretary 40.00 0.00 X 25379 0 0 Mike Jones Pantry Specialist 40.00 0.00 X 33092 0 0 Michael Randolf Men's Shelter Supervisor 40.00 0.00 X 26458 0 0 Kenneth Richardson Men's Supervisor 38.00 0.00 X 18392 0 0 Cheryl Mitchell Family Shelter Supervisor 40.00 0.00 X 27248 0 0 TT Boddie Family Shelter Supervisor 40.00 0.00 X 26248 0 0 294745 0 0 0 false false false 0 0 260874 0 241381 723390 334914 1225645 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1117 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1226762 0 0 0 0 0 489772 489772 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 490890 402530 49089 39271 0 0 0 0 25804 0 25804 0 39766 32608 3977 3181 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 14750 11800 2950 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3956 0 3956 0 6438 5794 644 0 2403 2163 240 0 7407 5555 1111 741 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 32215 26213 3662 2340 8528 7676 426 426 0 0 0 0 2542 1907 381 254 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 19357 17421 968 968 15180 12903 2277 0 Printing, publications and postage 3172 2221 634 317 Telephone and internet 5917 4142 1183 592 Fundraising expenses 15754 0 0 15754 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1183851 1022705 97302 63844 0 0 0 0 10508 109364 138304 103303 91745 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1660175 781941 897591 878234 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1138148 1090901 39528 26407 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 581515 754515 0 0 0 0 621043 780922 X 471106 309979 45999 0 517105 309979 1138148 1090901 42911 0 0 0 -250037 0 X true X false false X 1273656 1226141 634512 801182 629857 4565348 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1273656 1226141 634512 801182 629857 4565348 4565348 5 9 676 0 1117 1807 89741 108025 134465 199610 245120 776961 0 0 0 0 0 0 5344116 1807 0.8543 0.8870 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 62439 62439 1415985 600190 815795 181751 181751 878234 Holiday letter 219722 0 219722 0 0 0 0 0 63874 Golf Tournament 34670 0 34670 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 6482 0 6482 0 0 0 0 0 0 260874 0 260874 0 0 0 0 0 63874 63874 197000 true X FOOD-EGGS 60 6000 BRASWELL FARMS FMV X FOOD-VENISON 2690 10760 FMV X FOOD-CHICKEN 1200 6000 FMV X FOOD-BAKERY 35232 70464 FMV X FOOD-DELI 21372 53430 FMV X FOOD-MEAT 30168 75420 FMV X FOOD-PRODUCE 39252 49065 FMV X FOOD-DRY FOOD 4020 7035 FMV X NON-FOOD ITEMS 9000 22500 FMV X PREPARED FOOD 6760 27040 FMV X DAIRY 7200 7200 FMV 0 false false false Part III, line 2 During the year Wilson Interfaith launched a new health initiative called Eat Healthy Move More. Thirty families were selected from our current client base to enroll and signed a participation covenant committing to weekly engagement. The program was delivered in partnership with Barton College Wilson Community College Health Sciences and the County Extension Agency. Families participated in alternating weekly nutrition classes healthy cooking courses recipe development and guided exercise opportunities. Each household received a pedometer at enrollment and a 20 lb box of fresh produce each week along with encouragement to prepare meals using the healthy recipes taught in class. Participants tracked weight steps and BMI weekly to support progress toward healthier eating increased physical activity and improved overall wellness. Additionally Wilson Interfaith developed partnerships with three local farmers to supply the fresh produce used in the program. These relationships strengthened the quality of the food provided and supported the long-term sustainability of the initiative. Part VI, Line 11a The Board of Directors receives a copy of the Form 990 prior to filing along with explanatory comments from the Executive Director and Treasurer. These comments outline contents of the return and review the Boards fiscal and legal responsibilities related to the nonprofit the IRS and the State of North Carolina. Part X Line 23 | Explanation:| NCHFA North Carolina Housing Finance Agency is a state-chartered public agency that finances affordable and supportive housing throughout North Carolina. Wilson Interfaith holds a $581,515 promissory note dated July 31 2009 issued by NCHFA for the construction of our 20-bed mens shelter. The loan carries a 30-year term through 2039 bears no interest and requires no payments as long as the property continues to operate as a homeless shelter. It remains recorded as a long-term liability. NCHFAs standard practice at maturity is to extend these loans for an additional 10 years projected to approximately August 31 2049 at which point a minimal monthly payment is typically required for 501c3 operators. Wilson Interfaith also has a $173,000 SH-Rehab project loan which covered rehabilitation work completed in 2024. Under NCHFAs structure this loan exists to ensure continued maintenance of the building and property with deed restrictions in place for five years beyond the original 7 31 2039 term. The SH-Rehab loan is forgiven at a rate of 20% per year and will be fully forgiven in 2044. Part VI Line 11 | Explanation:| The Board of Directors receives a copy of the Form 990 prior to filing along with explanatory comments from the Executive Director and Treasurer. These comments outline contents of the return and review the Boards fiscal and legal responsibilities related to the nonprofit the IRS and the State of North Carolina. Part VI Line 12 | Explanation:| The Board of Directors opens each meeting by reaffirming a culture of transparency and ethical governance. As part of this practice members are asked to disclose any actual potential or perceived conflicts of interest ensuring that all deliberations and decisions are conducted with integrity and in the best interest of the organiztion. Part VI Line 15 | Explanation:| The Board of Directors conduct an annual review of the Executive Directors compensation based on a thorough performance evaluation and a comparison of compensation levels for Executive Directors at similar nonprofit organizations with comparable budgets. This process ensures that compensation remains fair reasonable and aligned with industry standards. Compensation for support staff is evaluated jointly by the Executive Director and Program Director and then submitted to the Executive Committee for review and approval. These steps are documented through evaluations board minutes and conflict-of-interest procedures demonstrating a responsible and conflict-free process consistent with IRS expectations. Part VI Line 18 | Explanation:| Wilson County Interfaith Services Ind. dba Hope Station warmly welcomes opportunities to share our mission and impact with our community. Our Board of Directors and Executive Director are glad to speak with individuals civic groups churches businesses and corporations about the sustainability and future of our nonprofit. We also invite you to visit us in person for a guided tour of our facility where we are happy to walk through our most recent Form 990 and answer any questions. A copy of our latest Form 990 is always available upon request by emailing contact@hs-wilson.org. Part I Line 6 | Explanation:| Wilson County Interfaith Services Inc. dba Hope Station relies deeply on the dedication of our volunteers to sustain the daily operations of our Food Pantry and other programs. In 2024 volunteers contributed 4,218 hours of service. Using Independent Sectors 2024 estimated value of $34.79 per volunteer hour this represents $146,776.22 in contributed support to our mission. Individuals interested in volunteering are invited to contact Amanda Creech at acreech@hs-wilson.org for more information. Part VIII Line 1 | Explanation:| Non-cash and in-kind contributions are recorded when received. In 2024 Wilson County Interfaith Services Inc. dba Hope Station received donations of food supplies shelter supplies clothing coats toiletries cleaning products and other household items. All contributions were recorded in accordance with GAAP using Fair Market Value FMV. If you would like to donate money food or supplies please contact us to request a copy of our current wish list at contact@hs-wilson.org. Part V General | Explanation:| There were no undisclosed insider vendor relationships tied to listed donors or grantors.