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Indiana Math and Science Academy-North Indianapolis

EIN 27-2184783 · Indianapolis, IN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak39 out of 100GovernanceGood80 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR COLLEGE BY CREATING AN EFFECTIVE LEARNING COMMUNITY OF HIGHER STANDARDS AND EXPECTATIONS WITH A RIGOROUS CURRICULUM FOCUSING ON SCIENCE, MATH, AND TECHNOLOGY.

Income
$10.1 million
Spending
$10.1 million
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
-11 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 94%
Employees
121
Volunteers
25
Highest pay
$105,457, principal

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 39 out of 100. Higher than 12% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 87% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    76% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 80 out of 100. Higher than 11% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 June 30, 2025, 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. $7.7 million spent. OUR SCHOOL OFFERED AN ACADEMIC PROGRAM AIMED AT PROVIDING A COMPREHENSIVE AND NURTURING EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT FOR STUDENTS IN KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 12TH GRADE AND TO FOSTER ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE, PERSONAL GROWTH, AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT. THROUGH A RIGOROUS CURRICULUM, DEDICATED EDUCATORS, AND A SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY, WE STRIVE TO EQUIP STUDENTS WITH ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS, AND VALUES THAT WILL PREPARE THEM FOR SUCCESS IN HIGHER EDUCATION AND IN LIFE.CLIENTS SERVED: 680 STUDENTS IN GRADES K-12.DURATION: PROVIDED THROUGHOUT THE ACADEMIC YEAR, CONSISTING OF 30-WEEK SESSIONS.ACTIVITIES: CONDUCTED DAILY LESSONS AND INTERACTIVE LEARNING ACTIVITIES, RESULTING IN AN AVERAGE 5% IMPROVEMENT IN STANDARDIZED TEST SCORES.
  2. SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAM:OBJECTIVE: OUR SCHOOL OFFERED AN ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT PROGRAM AIMED AT IMPROVING STUDENTS' CORE SKILLS IN MATH AND LANGUAGE ARTS.CLIENTS SERVED: APPROXIMATELY 150 STUDENTS, PARENTS, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS.DURATION: DURING SUMMER BREAK, FROM JUNE TO MID JULY.ACTIVITIES: CONDUCTED DAILY MATH AND ELA LESSONS, TUTORING SESSIONS, AND INTERACTIVE LEARNING ACTIVITIES
  3. STEAM EXTRACURRICULAR PROGRAM:OBJECTIVE: OFFERED A SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ARTS, AND MATH (STEAM) PROGRAM TO PROMOTE HANDS-ON LEARNING AND CREATIVITY.CLIENTS SERVED: 680 STUDENTS IN GRADES K-12.DURATION: TWO SEMESTERS.ACTIVITIES: CONDUCTED WEEKLY STEAM LESSONS, INCLUDING ROBOTICS, CODING, AND ART PROJECTS, RESULTING IN A 20% INCREASE IN STUDENT INTEREST IN STEAM-RELATED SUBJECTS

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Status was revoked on November 15, 2010 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on February 15, 2012.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since November 2013.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.

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