At the Ann‑Wafer Foundation, we believe that trust is earned through honesty,  not once a year, not in polished annual reports, but every single month.

That’s why we are adopting a transparency model that is rare in the nonprofit world: we publish our financial activity monthly, in plain language, for the entire community to see.

No jargon. No hidden lines. No selective reporting. No waiting until year‑end.

Just a clear, human explanation of:

• What came in

• What went out

• What it was used for

• Which programs did it support

• What we’re building toward next

We do this because the foundation belongs to all of us:  the community, the people we serve, and the donors who make this work possible. If we are asking people to trust us with their support, then they deserve to see exactly how that support is being used.

Transparency is not a strategy for us. It is a responsibility of every person who believes in this mission.

It reflects the values Ann lived by: dignity, honesty, compassion, and accountability.

 

Why We’re Doing This

Most organizations release financial information once a year. We believe that’s not enough.

People deserve to know:

• how their contributions make a difference

• How responsibly funds are being used

• How programs are growing

• How decisions are made

• How the foundation is evolving month by month

Transparency isn’t a marketing strategy for us. It’s a moral responsibility.

It reflects the values Ann lived by: dignity, honesty, compassion, and accountability.

 

A New Standard for Nonprofits

We want to change the way nonprofits communicate with the people they serve.

By publishing monthly financial reports, we are:

• setting a new standard for openness

• building trust through consistency

• showing exactly where resources go

• inviting the community into the process

• proving that every dollar is used with care

This is not common. It should be.

And we hope our approach encourages others to follow.

What You Can Expect Each Month

Every month, we will share:

1. A simple financial summary

• income

• expenses

• program allocations

• savings and reserves

• upcoming needs

2. Program updates

• Holding All Hearts

• Raw‑Words

• Community events

• Advisory Circle reflections

3. Community impact snapshots

• stories

• moments

• connections

• small wins that matter

4. What’s coming next

• new programs

• new partnerships

• new opportunities to get involved

This Is Your Foundation

We are not building an organization that hides behind closed doors. We are building a foundation that stands in the open: accountable, honest, and community‑held.

Your trust matters. Your voice matters. Your involvement matters.

And this transparency model is our promise to honour that.