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Hanna Community Council Inc

EIN 31-1024517 · Lafayette, IN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood70 out of 100GovernanceFair69 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Only 47% of its spending went to programs.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE HANNA COMMUNITY CENTER IS TO IMPROVE THE WELL-BEING AND QUALITY OF LIFE OF THE COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING QUALITY PROGRAMS, SERVICES AND COMMUNITY INTERACTIONS FOR THE NEIGHBORHOOD, WE SERVE YOUNG PEOPLE AND OLDER ADULTS. CONTINUING WITH OUR MISSION, WE SEEK TO CELEBRATE TRADITIONS THROUGHOUT THE GREATER LAFAYETTE AREA WHILE PRESERVING THE CULTURE, HERITAGE AND HISTORY OF AFRICAN AMERICANS AND MINORITY GROUPS WITHIN TIPPECANOE COUNTY.

Income
$478,752
Spending
$421,993
Spent on programs
47%
Reserves
13.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 41%
Employees
17
Volunteers
75
Highest pay
$12,717, executive di

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: 70 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 13.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 25% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    47% 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

Fair: 69 out of 100.

  • 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

    8 of 8

    Has a 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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

    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 (5)
  1. $119 spent. THE COMMUNITY HEALTH INITIATIVE IDENTIFIES COMMUNITY MEMBERS' NEEDS IN SOCIAL SERVICES. IN ADDITION, IT BRIDGES THE GAP BETWEEN PROVIDERS OF HEALTH, SOCIAL, AND COMMUNITY SERVICES AND THE UNDERSERVED AND HARD-TO- REACH POPULATIONS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. THE COMMUNITY HEALTH INITIATIVE REACHES HUNDREDS OF INDIVIDUALS ANNUALLY THROUGH VARIOUS PROGRAMMING INITIATIVES AND ACTIVITIES.
  2. $200 spent. SUMMER CAMP FACILITATES EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATIONAL LEARNING THROUGH HANDS ON PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES WITH A FOCUS ON SOCIALIZATION, RECREATION, AND EDUCATION. AN AVERAGE OF 30 YOUTH WERE IN ATTENDANCE EACH WEEK DURING A 10 TO 12-WEEK SUMMER CAMP.
  3. $173,756 spent. YOUTH DIVISION: THE AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM IMPROVES READING COMPETENCY, MATH SKILLS, AND THE INTELLECTUAL PROGRESSION, WHICH IN TURN MAKES YOUTH MORE SUCCESSFUL IN SCHOOL AND CONTRIBUTES TO AN APPRECIATION FOR LEARNING. AN AVERAGE OF 30 YOUTH WERE IN ATTENDANCE EACH WEEK.
  4. $24,679 spent. COMMUNITY SERVICES INCLUDE THE INTERNET CAFE, FACILITY USE FOR ACTIVITIES, AND THE ANNUAL THANKSGIVING DINNER. SENIOR DIVISION NOT ONLY PROVIDES A SAFE PLACE WHERE SENIORS CAN GATHER FOR COMMUNITY AND SOCIALIZATION, BUT THEY ARE ABLE TO TAKE PART IN OUR WELLNESS PROGRAMS AND USE THE WELLNESS CENTER. THE WELLNESS PROGRAMS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, NUTRITION CLASSES, HEART HEALTH, BALANCE CLASSES, BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING, DIABETES AWARENESS, AND HEALTH FAIRS. THE WELLNESS CENTER IS A MONITORED EXERCISE ROOM WHERE THE SENIORS CAN WORK OUT AND EAR INCENTIVES. THE SENIORS ALSO PARTICIPATE IN FUN SOCIAL ACTIVITIES: OUTING, EUCHRE, BINGO, AND HAVE OCCASIONAL GUEST SPEAKERS. EMERGENCY SERVICES: FOOD PANTRY PROVIDES NUTRITIONAL FOOD TO LOW TO MIDDLE INCOME FAMILIES, INDIVIDUALS, AND THE ELDERLY. THE PANTRY ALLOWS THEM TO STRETCH THEIR FOOD BUDGET, WHICH ALLOWS THEM MORE MONEY TO MEET THEIR FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS. IN ADDITION, IT PROVIDES ONE OF THEIR MOST IMPORTANT BASIC NEEDS. OVER 200 HOUSEHOLDS WERE SERVED.
  5. COMMUNITY SERVICES INCLUDE THE INTERNET CAFE, FACILITY USE FOR ACTIVITIES, AND THE ANNUAL THANKSGIVING DINNER. SENIOR DIVISION NOT ONLY PROVIDES A SAFE PLACE WHERE SENIORS CAN GATHER FOR COMMUNITY AND SOCIALIZATION, BUT THEY ARE ABLE TO TAKE PART IN OUR WELLNESS PROGRAMS AND USE THE WELLNESS CENTER. THE WELLNESS PROGRAMS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, NUTRITION CLASSES, HEART HEALTH, BALANCE CLASSES, BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING, DIABETES AWARENESS, AND HEALTH FAIRS. THE WELLNESS CENTER IS A MONITORED EXERCISE ROOM WHERE THE SENIORS CAN WORK OUT AND EAR INCENTIVES. THE SENIORS ALSO PARTICIPATE IN FUN SOCIAL ACTIVITIES: OUTING, EUCHRE, BINGO, AND HAVE OCCASIONAL GUEST SPEAKERS. EMERGENCY SERVICES: FOOD PANTRY PROVIDES NUTRITIONAL FOOD TO LOW TO MIDDLE INCOME FAMILIES, INDIVIDUALS, AND THE ELDERLY. THE PANTRY ALLOWS THEM TO STRETCH THEIR FOOD BUDGET, WHICH ALLOWS THEM MORE MONEY TO MEET THEIR FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS. IN ADDITION, IT PROVIDES ONE OF THEIR MOST IMPORTANT BASIC NEEDS. OVER 200 HOUSEHOLDS WERE SERVED.

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 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 November 6, 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 December 2024.

    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 February 1982.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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