Images: Carol Fausnaught, Board Chair of Dwell Orphan Care (top left)
Jennifer Lake, Executive Director of Dwell Orphan Care (middle)
Fred Holland, WASD Solicitor (top right), Dwell Orphan Care Logo (bottom left)
WASD Logo (bottom right)
DWELL ORPHAN CARE PROVIDED THE PROOF IN THEIR TAX RETURNS
AND ON THEIR WEBSITE
The following is an opinion editorial authored by Todd Bartley, TalkWilliamsport.com, news@talkwilliamsport.com.
Adoptive Families are not the main beneficiaries from Dwell Orphan Care, Jennifer Lake is.
So on this Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, January 17, 2022 it seems appropriate to revisit the words of the late civil rights leader.
Let us now explore the “unarmed truth” Dr. King outlined as it relates to WASD school board member Jennifer Lake and Executive Director of Dwell Orphan Care.
Based upon the publicly filed and posted Dwell Orphan Care Internal Revenue Service tax returns; the “unarmed truth” is – Jennifer Lake as Executive Director received a salary of $37,095 in 2020.
The “unarmed truth” is that salary is 25.26% of the 2020 total revenue $146,874 generated by Dwell Orphan Care.
The “unarmed truth” is that salary is 49.71% of the 2020 Total expenses $74,621 of Dwell Orphan Care.
The “unarmed truth” is the $37,095 salary is 144% of the 2020 total of $25,719
Dwell Orphan Care claims it provided
to help support Foster and Adoptive Families in the Greater Lycoming County Area.
The “unarmed truth” is the $37,095 salary is 144% of the 2020 total of $25,719 Dwell Orphan Care claims it provided to help support Foster and Adoptive Families in the Greater Lycoming County Area; fundamentally contradicts the
“Dwell Orphan Care
CORE VALUE of GENEROSITY
We share resources.
(2 Corinthians 9:6)
EDITOR’S NOTE: So it takes an annual salary 144% greater than the amount given away from funds raised; while keeping monetary support in the bank?
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Dwell Orphan Care Board of Directors “meeting minutes” are not publicly posted and are being requested through a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request?
Dwell Orphan Care has a stated goal to fund $20,000 annually for “waiting families”.
“Dwell offers Adoption Assistance Grants to qualified waiting families.
It is our goal to award four families per year a grant in the amount of $5000.
This is always contingent on available funding.”
The “unarmed truth” is the 2020, $37,095 salary on an annualized basis received by Jennifer Lake is more than double that of 2019 when she received a salary of $1,500 per month, for 5 months for a total of $7,500.
From the 2020 Dwell Orphan Care IRS Tax Return:
DWELL HAS HELPED TO SUPPORT FOSTER AND ADOPTIVE FAMILIES
IN THE GREATER LYCOMING COUNTY AREA IN 2019.
WE SUPPORT THEM WITH GUIDANCE, RESOURCES AND MONETARY SUPPORT.
In 2020, reflected on line 28 is a total of $25,719
EDITOR’S NOTE: Was “IN 2019” a typo on behalf of Dwell Orphan Care in their 2020 IRS tax return filing?
The 2020 Dwell Orphan Care IRS Tax Return continues:
2020 Total assets Line L: 159,408
2020 Contributions Line 1: 77,599
2020 Net Income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events Line 6d: 68,546
2020 Total revenue: 146,874
2020 Total expenses: 74,621
2020 Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year: 71,518
2020 Net assets or fund balances at end of year: 146,271
Carol Fausnaught, Board Chair of Dwell Orphan Care signed the 2020 tax return on 9-30-21.
Carol Fausnaught, Board Chair of Dwell Orphan Care signed the 2020 tax return cover page on 10-4-21.
Stephanie Budman, CPA signed the 2020 tax return 10-4-21
PART II Section A. Public Support
(d) 2019 $59,373
(e) 2020 $77,599
(f) Total $136,972
Line 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) $15,022
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage – $121,950
Line 14 89.03%
Dwell Orphan Care began 2020 with (Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year) of $71,518.
Dwell Orphan Care obtained a Payroll Protection Plan (PPP) Loan from the Small Business Administration.
From the 2020 Dwell Orphan Care IRS Tax Return:
SCHEDULE O
FORM 990EZ LINE ON 20 PG 1 INCLUDES $2500 IN PAYROLL PROTECTION LOAN FUNDS PAID FROM SBA TO DWELL ORPHAN CARE DURING THE PANDEMIC IN 2020. THE FUNDS WERE USED FOR PAYROLL EXPENSES AND THEN WE APPLIED FOR FORGIVENESS OF THE LOAN THROUGH WOODLANDS BANK AND WERE GRANTED 100% FORGIVENESS FOR THE $2500 LOAN. IT SHOWS UP ON LINE 20 PG 1 ON FORM 990EZ AS AN ADJUSTMENT TO OUR NET FUND BALANCE AT 12/31/2020.
In reviewing the 2019 Dwell Orphan Care IRS Tax Return:
Jennifer Lake as Dwell Orphan Care; Executive Director received a salary of 7,500 in 2019 (as noted above).
DWELL HAS HELPED TO SUPPORT FOSTER AND ADOPTIVE FAMILIES
IN THE GREATER LYCOMING COUNTY AREA IN 2019.
WE SUPPORT THEM WITH GUIDANCE, RESOURCES AND MONETARY SUPPORT.
In 2019, reflected on FORM 990EZ, PART III – Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Line 29a is a total of $20,807
The “unarmed truth” is – Jennifer Lake as Executive Director received a salary of $7,500 in 2019.
The “unarmed truth” is that salary is 7.14% of the 2019 total revenue of $104,981 generated by Dwell Orphan Care.
The “unarmed truth” is that salary is 22.41% of the 2019 Total expenses of $33,463 of Dwell Orphan Care.
The “unarmed truth” is the $7,500 salary is 36% of the 2019 total of $20,807
Dwell Orphan Care claims it provided
to help support Foster and Adoptive Families in the Greater Lycoming County Area.
2019 Total assets Line L: 113,824
2019 Contributions Line 1: 59,373
2019 Net Income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events Line 6d: 44,116
2019 Total revenue: 104,981
2019 Total expenses: 33,463
2019 Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (Line 27): 0
2019 Net assets or fund balances at end of year: 71,518
Jennifer Lake signed the 2019 tax return on 7-1-20
PART II Section A. Public Support
(e) 2019 59,373
(f) Total 59,373
Line 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) (Blank total)
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
Line 14 (Blank total)
From OP-ED: Jennifer Lake Wokebegone – PART V
DWELL ORPHAN CARE FOUNDING DOCUMENTS
On November 26, 2018, Dwell Orphan Care filed with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of State Bureau of Corporations and Charitable Organizations Articles of Incorporation – Nonprofit.
The incorporators were Jennifer Lake and Heidi Mnkandhla.
Articles of Incorporation – Nonprofit were signed by Lake and Mnkandhla on November 14, 2018.
The Articles of Incorporation were filed by attorney Fred Holland.
The same Fred Holland who is the solicitor for the Williamsport Area School District.
EDITOR’S NOTE: WASD Solicitor Fred Holland is leaving Murphy, Butterfield & Holland, P.C. and joining McNerney, Page, Vanderlin & Hall in February 2022.
With the increase in support Dwell Orphan Care is now seeking a Marketing and Development Coordinator. An online public posting lists the following:
“Dwell Orphan Care is seeking a dynamic, motivated, and organized creative professional with a heart for the cause. Local candidates will be considered. This role will require in-office work, but also provides the flexibility for remote hours.
The Marketing and Development Coordinator will be responsible for Dwell’s presence amongst our champions – the communications we share, the daily function of our organization, the events we hold, and the relationships we build.
Please send cover letter along with your resume by January 3rd, 2022.”
Responsibilities include the following (and may evolve depending on your talents):
Marketing and Design
- Oversee and further develop Dwell’s brand consistency and messaging.
- Develop campaign concepts including messaging, graphics, and communication schedules as they relate to fundraising, awareness, and advocacy events.
- Write and design print materials for events, campaigns, and new initiatives.
- Provide support for graphic and content needs in collaboration with staff members as they apply to various initiatives.
- Develop content and strategies to keep dwellorphancare.org up-to-date, relevant, and informative with a special focus on content findability and SEO.
- Curate content, write, layout, and send e-newsletters.
- Manage Facebook and Instagram social profiles.
- Update and maintain dwellorphancare.org.
Development
- Assist in relationship development efforts, working closely with the Executive Director to identify, cultivate, solicit, and report on fund stewardship.
- Write grants and manage the application process.
- Provide regular reports to the Executive Director and Board regarding campaign status and fundraising goals.
- Assist in overseeing Bloomerang, Dwell’s donor management system, including forms integration, transaction tracking, donor profiles and touchpoints, and general administrative back-end support for the system.
Organizational Management
- Own the organization’s administrative google account, managing team member access, drive storage, permissions, etc.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ministry-minded with a heart for foster and adoptive families and the children they love.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Communications, Design, Business Administration, or related is preferred
- Two years of marketing experience
- Proficiency with Google Suite, Canva, and SquareSpace CMS
- Familiarity with Bloomerang is a plus.
- Must possess exceptional attention to detail, organizational, decision-making, and problem-solving skills, and the ability to multi-task and work independently
- Flexible work style to accommodate changing priorities with ability to meet deadlines is essential
- Must exhibit business etiquette and work well in a team environment
- Excellent writing and editing skills are required
Compensation:
Dwell offers compensation commensurate with experience and competitive with other area nonprofits.
Please send cover letter and resume by January 3rd, 2022
Dwell Orphan Care is a 501(c)3 non profit organization that works to support foster and adoptive families in our local community. We provide post-placement support through care packages, the Hope Chest Foster Closet, support groups, trauma-informed training, and one-on-one coaching. Learn more about our mission at www.dwellorphancare.org.
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Williamsport, PA 17701: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Application Question(s):
- Please describe your involvement with and/or knowledge of foster care and/or adoption. What calls you to this cause?
Experience:
- Marketing: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
EDITOR’S NOTE: With all of these tasks being handled by the Marketing and Development Coordinator; what will Jennifer Lake be doing for the stated 2020 salary of $37,095 – being 144% of the 2020 total of $25,719 Dwell Orphan Care claims it provided to help support Foster and Adoptive Families in the Greater Lycoming County Area?
EDITOR’S NOTE: Was Star Poole, now former WASD school board member who is seeking employment, offered the the Marketing and Development Coordinator job by fellow WASD school board member Jennifer Lake?
EDITOR’S NOTE: Is the “unarmed truth”: as the public discussion to remove Star Poole, from the WASD school board was ongoing; why did fellow WASD school board member Jennifer Lake remain silent?
EDITOR’S NOTE: Is the “unarmed truth”: when fellow WASD school board member Adam Welteroth brought forth a motion to discuss the WASD handling of the 2018 Williamsport High School baseball/Myrtle Beach “criminal sexual misconduct incident”; why did Jennifer Lake remain as silent as she did when Star Poole was being removed from the WASD school board.
EDITOR’S NOTE: Is the “unarmed truth”;
Jennifer Lake only raises her voice to deal with “systemic racism”
when it benefits her politically?
OP-ED: The Vanity of Jennifer Lake is her Undoing – is forthcoming.
Previous installments of this series:
OP-ED: Adoptive Families are not the main beneficiaries from Dwell Orphan Care, Jennifer Lake is
OP-ED: Jennifer Lake Wokebegone – PART V
OP-ED: Jennifer Lake Wokebegone – PART IV
OP-ED: Jennifer Lake Wokebegone – PART III
OP-ED: Jennifer Lake Wokebegone – PART II
OP-ED: Jennifer Lake Wokebegone
