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Catholic Youth Organization of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis Inc

EIN 35-0867983 · Indianapolis, IN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood83 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The Catholic Youth Organization exists to provide opportunities for youth to develop strong moral character, self-worth, and a community service orientation through activities of a social, educational and recreational nature, based on Catholic principles that reinforce proper social values. As a community of faith within the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, the CYO is committed to a ministry of formation that helps bring youth to their full human potential.

Income
$1.5 million
Spending
$1.4 million
Spent on programs
59%
Reserves
19.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 59%
Employees
15
Volunteers
2,000
Highest pay
$171,829, cfo archdiocese

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

Good: 83 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 19.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    59% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 27 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: 95 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    21 of 21 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

    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. $708,479 spent. YOUTH ATHLETICS - CYO YOUTH ATHLETICS PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED TO PARISH YOUTH AGES 9 TO 18 YEARS. SPORTS INCLUDE BOYS BASKETBALL, GIRLS BASKETBALL, FOOTBALL, GIRLS VOLLEYBALL, BOYS VOLLEYBALL, SPRING AND FALL KICKBALL, WRESTLING, CO-ED SOCCER, BASEBALL, SOFTBALL AND BOYS AND GIRLS TRACK. THESE PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE YOUTH THE OPPORTUNITY TO PURSUE THE AIMS OF CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT, SELF-WORTH, TEAM BUILDING, AND PERSONAL FITNESS. OVER 15,000 YOUTH SERVED THROUGH 49 PARISHES/SCHOOLS IN CENTRAL INDIANA.
  2. $12,984 spent. ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS INCLUDE A REGION-WIDE MUSIC CONTEST WITH HONORS RECITAL, AND CHESS LEAGUE.
  3. $85,898 spent. SUPPORT OF CYO CAMP RANCHO FRAMASA. DURING FY 24-25, CYO FORGAVE AN INTERCOMPANY PAYABLE/RECEIVABLE BALANCE OWED BY CYO CAMP RANCHO FRAMASA FOR $85,898. THIS TRANSACTION IS REFLECTED AS A GRANT TO A DOMESTIC ORGANIZATION ON PART IX.

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 October 15, 2012 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on October 15, 2012.

    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 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 September 2014.

    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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