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Name:	Woodlands Religious Community dba Interfaith of The Woodlands
Address:	4242 Interfaith Way
	The Woodlands, TX 77381
Phone:	281-367-1230
Web Address:	www.woodlandsinterfaith.org
Also known as: Interfaith of The Woodlands

Woodlands Religious Community dba Interfaith of The Woodlands meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Working with congregations, individuals and other social service agencies Interfaith’s programs and services continues the ongoing tradition of helping those in need who with the service area of 77380-77386, 77389 and 77375 in the Village of Creekside Park and 77354-77355 in the Village of Sterling Ridge. Information and Referral provides vital resources to the community and offers a free medical equipment loan program. Family Services is dedicated to providing crisis assistance to individuals and families experiencing challenging times and strives to enhance each client’s self sufficiency while strengthening his/her inherent dignity and self worth. Financial assistance is available for rent, mortgage, utilities, prescription drugs, gasoline and short term transitional shelter. Food from Interfaith’s Food Pantry and clothing vouchers from the Hand Me Up Shop are also available, as well as school supply and holiday programs. Informational programs and workshops such as Financial Peace University, parenting, and nutrition classes are also offered to improve the quality of life for families. Senior Services offers support and connects senior adults through care and wellness programs and services including transportation, day trips, music and worship services in long term care facilities and resources/referral services that promote independent living for seniors. These programs include Benefits Options Counseling, Caregiver conferences, and monthly networking meetings for lay people and professionals who serve seniors. Volunteers provide transportation services to the grocery store and medical appointments, telephone reassurance to isolated seniors through the Friendly Caller program, and gifts for seniors during the holidays. Interfaith Counseling Services offers a full-service mental health program that helps to make a positive difference in individual, family, work group and organizational performance. Subsidized counseling is available as is an Employee Assistance Program to companies. Interfaith is a contract partner with Workforce Solutions and operates 10 career offices in the Gulf Coast Region with a mission to help individuals reach There are 10 WorkForce locations in Gulf Coast region. WorkForce aids individuals seeking employment with job referrals and listing and provides resources such as resume assistance, internet access, equipment and supplies, a resource library, computer tutorials, and job search workshops. WorkForce also provides information for those seeking a career change or their first career through labor market information, career exploration and planning, and career guidance. Information on services available in the community, including quality child care and education and training scholarships is available through the local WorkForce locations. Interfaith Child Development Center is an award-winning, nationally accredited school enriching the lives of children with quality education and care. ICDC is committed to providing quality care while incorporating numerous programs to meet the needs of families in our community. They celebrate diversity and welcome children of all races, nationalities and religions. Donated funds are used to provide full or partial scholarships to children. In 2010, Interfaith of the Woodlands served over 171,224 individuals through these departments.

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010, Woodlands Religious Community dba Interfaith of The Woodlands's program expenses were:

Workforce services	12,958,076
Child development center	2,127,518
Families, seniors, and counseling services	1,703,084
Total Program Expenses:	$16,788,678

Chief Executive : Dr. Ann K. Snyder, President & CEO

Compensation*:

Chair of the Board: Tim Welbes
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation: Co-President, The Woodlands Development Company

Board Size: 21

Paid Staff Size: 290

*Compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.

Method(s) Used:

direct mail, invitations to fund raising events, print advertisements, grant proposals, internet, planned giving arrangements

Fund raising costs were 3% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $14,776,783, are donations received as a result of fund raising activities.)

This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.

The following information is based on Woodlands Religious Community dba Interfaith of The Woodlands' audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010.

Source of Funds
Federal financial assistance	13,352,629
Fees from program services	2,837,594
Publications and residential services	2,068,066
Fundraising	567,608
Contributions	468,665
State and other grants	387,881
Investment income	108,129
Other income (loss)	10,445
Total Income	$19,801,017

Uses of Funds as a % of Total Expenses

Programs: 85%  Fund Raising: 3%  Administrative: 7%  Other Expenses: 5%

Total income				$19,801,017
	Program expenses			$16,788,678
	Fund raising expenses			500,467
	Administrative expenses			1,410,554
	Other Expenses			1,016,533
Total expenses				$19,716,232
Income in Excess of Expenses				84,785
Beginning net assets				9,277,503
Ending net assets				9,362,288
Total liabilities				200,198
Total assets				$9,562,486