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Carroll County Wabash & Erie Canal Inc

EIN 23-7291289 · Delphi, IN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood89 out of 100GovernanceGood75 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE CARROLL COUNTY WABASH & ERIE CANAL'S MISION IS TO PROVIDE OUR VISITORS WITH INFORMATION ABOUT THE WABASH AND ERIE CANAL AND OFFER EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL AGES ABOUT THE CANAL ERA IN INDIANA AND ITS IMPORTANCE TO INDIANA HISTORY.

Income
$351,931
Spending
$297,292
Spent on programs
72%
Reserves
10.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 51%
Employees
5
Volunteers
100

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

Good: 89 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 15% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 16% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 24% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    72% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Good: 75 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (3)
  1. $170,688 spent. THE ASSOCIATION OFFERS NARRATED RIDES ON A REPLICA CANAL BOAT PLUS PERIOD REPLICA BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES OFFERING MORE INTERPRETIVE EXPERIENCES FOR PARK VISITORS. FACILITIES INCLUDE A ONE ROOM SCHOOL HOUSE AND RESTORED CANAL ERA HOME, AMONG OTHERS. AREA SCHOOLS FREQUENTLY TAKE THE OPPORTUNITY TO HAVE THEIR STUDENTS TOUR THE FACILITIES TO HELP REINFORCE WHAT IS TAUGHT ABOUT THE CANAL ERA IN INDIANA HISTORY.
  2. $32,004 spent. THE INTERPRETIVE CENTER OFFERS A MUSEUM FOR USE BY SCHOOL TOUR GROUPS AND THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE. THE MUSEUM PRESENTS CANAL HISTORY IN AN INTERACTIVE FORMAT TO BEST ENABLE GUESTS TO RETAIN INFORMATION PRESENTED REGARDING THE HISTORY OF THE CANAL. THE CENTER IS ALSO USED FOR MANY FAMILY OUTINGS AND GROUP MEETINGS FOR SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS WHICH HEIGHTENS COMMUNITY AWARENESS OF WHAT IS OFFERED.
  3. $10,668 spent. PROGRAMS OFFERED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR INCLUDE "CANAL DAYS- AND "OLD FASHIONED CHRISTMAS" WHICH OFFER THE OPPORTUNITY TO ENJOY "OLD TIME" ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING HOMEMADE FOOD, PERIOD CRAFTSMAN AND ART. THESE EVENTS GENERATE SIGNIFICANT INTEREST FROM POTENTIAL DONORS.

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 January 1975.

    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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