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Northeast Indiana Positive Resource Connection Inc

EIN 31-1191147 · Fort Wayne, IN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood88 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE NEIPRC IS TO PREVENT NEW CASES OF HIV, AIDS, HEPATITIS, AND STDS AND ADVANCE A COMPASSIONATE AND STIGMA-FREE COMMUNITY RESPONSE.

Income
$1.9 million
Spending
$1.8 million
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
8.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 49%
Employees
25
Volunteers
55
Highest pay
$123,657, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 88 out of 100. Higher than 75% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 7% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 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, 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 (6)
  1. $660,718 spent. NON-MEDICAL CASE MANAGEMENT THE POSITIVE RESOURCE CONNECTION OFFERS SERVICES FOR PERSONS LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS, THEIR FAMILIES AND LOVED ONES, PERSONS AT RISK FOR HIV, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. THIS PROGRAM LINKS ELIGIBLE CLIENTS TO MEDICAL CARE AND MAY ASSIST FINANCIALLY TO HELP COVER INITIAL DOCTOR VISITS, LAB FEES, AND MEDICATIONS UNTIL THEY ARE ELIGIBLE FOR OTHER ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)
  2. $452,438 spent. CTR/PREVENTION NON-MEDICAL CASE MANAGEMENT, PREVENTION EDUCATION, AND PUBLIC AWARENESS REMAIN CENTRAL TO THE WORK OF THE POSITIVE RESOURCE CONNECTION. POSITIVE RESOURCE CONNECTION PROVIDES SUPPORT GROUPS ON A BI-WEEKLY BASIS FOR PERSONS LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS, FRIENDS AND FAMILY MEMBERS OF HIV-POSITIVE PERSONS, AND SPANISH-SPEAKING HIV-POSITIVE PERSONS AND THEIR FAMILIES. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, HEP C TESTING AND HIV TESTING SERVICES ARE PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE IN A 12 COUNTY AREA.
  3. $210,190 spent. HOPWA PROGRAM POSITIVE RESOURCE CONNECTION HAS OFFERED THIS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR SEVERAL YEARS, PROVIDING ELIGIBLE CLIENTS WITH LONG-TERM TENANT-BASED RENTAL ASSISTANCE, SHORT-TERM RENTAL ASSISTANCE, AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE.
  4. $103,140 spent. PARKVIEW CLINIC THE POSITIVE RESOURCE CONNECTION, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PARKVIEW COMMUNITY HEALTH, OFFERS PROGRAMS TO ASSIST IN THE PREVENTION OF HIV, AIDS, HEPATITIS, AND STDS AND ADVANCE A COMPASSIONATE AND STIGMA-FREE COMMUNITY RESPONSE. EDUCATION AND PREP PROGRAM POSITIVE RESOURCE CONNECTION OFFERS HIV PREVENTION EDUCATION REGARDING HIV TRANSMISSION, TREATMENT, RISK REDUCTION AND BEHAVIOR CHANGE AND HIV TESTING. PRC ALSO ASSISTS THOSE HIGH RISK INDIVIDUALS IN PRE-EXPOSURE PROPHYLAXIS, OR PREP. PREP IS A PILL TAKEN DAILY AND IS A POWERFUL HIV PREVENTION TOOL. OTHER PROGRAMS POSITIVE RESOURCE CONNECTION OFFERS A SPECIAL POPULATIONS SUPPORT PROGRAM THAT IS AVAILABLE TO ANYONE WHO IS HIV+ (YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE A CLIENT OF POSITIVE RESOURCE CONNECTION) AND IS INTERESTED IN EXPLORING OPTIONS TO REDUCE OR CEASE THEIR SUBSTANCE USE/ABUSE. WE ALSO HOUSE THE SYRINGE SERVICES PROGRAM FOR INDIVIDUALS CHALLENGED WITH DRUG ADDICTION BUT WHO ARE PROACTIVE IN TAKING STEPS TO REDUCE THEIR RISK OF ACQUIRING HIV AND HEPATITIS.
  5. IMPLEMENTED IN 1996, POSITIVE RESOURCE CONNECTION ALSO OFFERS A FOOD AND NUTRITION PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES LOW-INCOME PERSONS LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS WITH FOOD VOUCHERS FROM THE COMMUNITY HARVEST FOOD BANK ON A MONTHLY BASIS. THE POSITIVE RESOURCE CONNECTION ALSO PROVIDES A NONPERISHABLE FOOD PANTRY TO CLIENTS IN NEED OF FOOD OR HYGIENE ITEMS ON AN EMERGENCY BASIS. IN ADDITION, NON-MEDICAL CASE MANAGEMENT CAN ASSIST ELIGIBLE CLIENTS WITH HOUSING, TRANSPORTATION, COUNSELING, ADDICTION HARM-REDUCTION, AND OTHER ISSUES WHICH ARE CREATING A BARRIER TO ACCESSING MEDICAL CARE.
  6. PARKVIEW CLINIC THE POSITIVE RESOURCE CONNECTION, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PARKVIEW COMMUNITY HEALTH, OFFERS PROGRAMS TO ASSIST IN THE PREVENTION OF HIV, AIDS, HEPATITIS, AND STDS AND ADVANCE A COMPASSIONATE AND STIGMA-FREE COMMUNITY RESPONSE. EDUCATION AND PREP PROGRAM POSITIVE RESOURCE CONNECTION OFFERS HIV PREVENTION EDUCATION REGARDING HIV TRANSMISSION, TREATMENT, RISK REDUCTION AND BEHAVIOR CHANGE AND HIV TESTING. PRC ALSO ASSISTS THOSE HIGH RISK INDIVIDUALS IN PRE-EXPOSURE PROPHYLAXIS, OR PREP. PREP IS A PILL TAKEN DAILY AND IS A POWERFUL HIV PREVENTION TOOL. OTHER PROGRAMS POSITIVE RESOURCE CONNECTION OFFERS A SPECIAL POPULATIONS SUPPORT PROGRAM THAT IS AVAILABLE TO ANYONE WHO IS HIV+ (YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE A CLIENT OF POSITIVE RESOURCE CONNECTION) AND IS INTERESTED IN EXPLORING OPTIONS TO REDUCE OR CEASE THEIR SUBSTANCE USE/ABUSE. WE ALSO HOUSE THE SYRINGE SERVICES PROGRAM FOR INDIVIDUALS CHALLENGED WITH DRUG ADDICTION BUT WHO ARE PROACTIVE IN TAKING STEPS TO REDUCE THEIR RISK OF ACQUIRING HIV AND HEPATITIS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 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 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 March 1987.

    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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