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Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence Inc

EIN 31-1009769 · Indianapolis, IN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ICADV WORKS FOR THE PREVENTION AND ELIMINATION OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE - UNTIL THE VIOLENCE ENDS. ICADV WORKS TO ELIMINATE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE THROUGH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF PREVENTION PROGRAMS AND PUBLIC AWARENESS IN COMMUNITIES AND SCHOOLS, THROUGH ADVOCACY FOR SYSTEM CHANGE, AND THROUGH THE INFLUENCING OF PUBLIC POLICY AND ALLOCATION OF RESOURCES.

Income
$3.2 million
Spending
$3.0 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
8.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 79%
Employees
18
Volunteers
25
Highest pay
$156,847, executive director

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

Strong: 93 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 9% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    18 of 18 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 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 (4)
  1. $979,401 spent. PREVENTION, SERVICES AND AWARENESS: ICADV CONTINUED TO ADVANCE ITS MISSION THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT OF INNOVATIVE PROGRAMMING, COMPREHENSIVE TRAINING, AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND PREVENTION COMMUNITY. EFFORTS INCLUDED EXPANDING MOBILE ADVOCACY ACROSS INDIANA, DEVELOPING A REGIONAL SERVICE MODEL TO ENSURE ACCESS TO SERVICES FOR ALL SURVIVORS, ENGAGING SURVIVORS TO ENSURE PROGRAMS ALIGN WITH THEIR IDENTIFIED NEEDS, AND DEVELOPING TOOL KITS AND RESOURCES TO SUPPORT ADVOCATES IN THE FIELD. ICADV COLLABORATED WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO ELEVATE PROTECTIVE STRATEGIES FOR PREVENTING VIOLENCE AND DISSEMINATED EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC THROUGH NEWSLETTERS, WEBSITES, SOCIAL MEDIA, EVENTS, AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS, BROCHURES, AND PODCASTS. RECOGNIZING THAT ECONOMIC STABILITY IS ESSENTIAL BOTH TO PREVENTING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND TO RESTORING SAFETY FOR SURVIVORS, ICADV ENGAGED POLICYMAKERS AND PRIVATE SECTOR LEADERS TO PROMOTE EVIDENCE-BASED ECONOMIC SUPPORT POLICIES SUCH AS PAID FAMILY LEAVE, LIVING WAGES, AND A ROBUST SOCIAL SAFETY NET. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE STATE OF INDIANA, ICADV EVALUATED THE STATE'S PAID PARENTAL LEAVE BENEFIT, PUBLISHED FINDINGS, AND ENCOURAGED ADDITIONAL EMPLOYERS TO ADOPT SIMILAR POLICIES. THE COALITION ALSO WORKED CLOSELY WITH LAWMAKERS TO SECURE CRITICAL FUNDING TO SUSTAIN PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR THE NEXT TWO YEARS.
  2. $1.3 million spent. DIRECT SERVICES: ICADV STAFF AND CONTRACTORS ASSISTED 665 SURVIVORS OF VIOLENCE WITH OVER 1,065 SERVICES PROVIDED INCLUDING CRISIS INFORMATION AND REFERRAL, ADVOCACY AND RESOURCE NAVIGATION, EMOTIONAL SUPPORT AND SAFETY SERVICES, AND CIVIL/CRIMINAL JUSTICE SUPPORT THROUGH DIRECT CIVIL LEGAL ASSISTANCE. ICADV COLLABORATES WITH THE NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE TO RESPOND TO THE STATES' 24-HOUR CRISIS LINE AND DEAF HOPE TO RESPOND TO THE NEEDS OF DEAF OR HARD OF HEARING SURVIVORS.
  3. $293,399 spent. COORDINATION, COLLABORATION, AND TRAINING: ICADV COORDINATED CLOSELY WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAMS, AND THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM TO ENSURE A COMPREHENSIVE AND COORDINATED RESPONSE TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ACROSS INDIANA. THROUGH THESE PARTNERSHIPS, ICADV PROMOTED ACCESS TO BEST-PRACTICE SERVICE APPROACHES, COMPREHENSIVE RESOURCES, AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE FUNDS THAT HELP SURVIVORS ACHIEVE SAFETY AND LONG-TERM STABILITY. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED EXTENSIVE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE ON TOPICS SUCH AS VICTIM SERVICES OPERATIONS, SAFETY PLANNING, HOUSING SOLUTIONS, HOMICIDE REDUCTION STRATEGIES, PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT, AND SURVIVOR-CENTERED RESPONSE. ADDITIONALLY, ICADV DELIVERED ROBUST TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES BOTH IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL TO LAW ENFORCEMENT, PROSECUTORS, ADVOCATES, MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS, AND ALLIED PARTNERS, REACHING MORE THAN 3,000 PROFESSIONALS TO STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY CAPACITY AND ENHANCE COORDINATED SYSTEMS OF SUPPORT FOR SURVIVORS.
  4. FUNDRAISING: ICADV HOSTS SEVERAL ANNUAL FUNDRAISING EVENTS, INCLUDING RACE AWAY FROM DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND CIRCLE OF CHAMPIONS, TO ADVANCE ITS MISSION AND RAISE FUNDS THAT SUPPORT SURVIVORS' ECONOMIC STABILITY AND LONG-TERM SAFETY.

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? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    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 July 1981.

    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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