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The John H Boner Community Center Inc

EIN 23-7204495 · Indianapolis, IN

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair66 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE JOHN H. BONER COMMUNITY CENTER, INC. INSPIRES NEIGHBORS AND PARTNERS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE ON THE NEAR EASTSIDE BY PROVIDING TOOLS FOR CHANGE AND GROWTH.

Income
$13.7 million
Spending
$16.9 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
19.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 74%
Employees
127
Volunteers
9,250
Highest pay
$193,272, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 66 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 19.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 21% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 23% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 39% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. $14.4 million spent. 1. COMMUNITY RESIDENTS EXPERIENCED GREATER ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE AS DEFINED BY EMPLOYMENT, EMPLOYMENT RETENTION, INCREASED SAVINGS, RE-ESTABLISHMENT OF A BANKING RELATIONSHIP, PURCHASE OF A HOME AND/OR STARTING A MICRO-BUSINESS ENTERPRISE. 2. COMMUNITY RESIDENTS ACHIEVED STABLE HOUSING THROUGH A CONTINUUM OF CARE RANGING FROM PREVENTION OF HOMELESSNESS, TRANSITIONAL HOUSING, PERMANENT HOUSING AND HOME OWNERSHIP. 3. COMMUNITY RESIDENTS ACQUIRED SKILLS THAT PROMOTE LIFELONG LEARNING & WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THEIR ABILITY TO PROSPER AS DEFINED BY ACHIEVEMENT OF PRE-LITERACY SKILLS, IMPROVED SCHOOL PERFORMANCE, GED ATTAINMENT, MONEY MANAGEMENT TRAINING, CAREGIVER EDUCATION. 4. OLDER ADULTS & THOSE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES MAINTAIN INDEPENDENCE, WELLNESS & SOCIAL WELL-BEING AS A RESULT OF WELLNESS SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE CENTER AT SENIOR-SERVING AGENCIES & OTHER COMMUNITY CENTERS THROUGHOUT MARION COUNTY. 5. COMMUNITY RESIDENTS IMPROVED THEIR PHYSICAL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING THROUGH EXERCISE, WORKSHOPS, COOKING CLASSES, AND ACCESS TO FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since August 1985.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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