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Turnstone Center for Children and Adults With Disabilities Inc

EIN 35-0913541 · Fort Wayne, IN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood72 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TURNSTONE EMPOWERS PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES TO ACHIEVE THEIR HIGHEST POTENTIAL BY PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES AND PROGRAMS.

Income
$8.5 million
Spending
$9.0 million
Spent on programs
71%
Reserves
10.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 41%
Employees
148
Volunteers
302
Highest pay
$188,062, ceo

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: 72 out of 100. Higher than 47% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 23% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    71% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 16 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. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    24 of 24 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. $4.7 million spent. THERAPY, SPORTS & FITNESS PROGRAMS: TURNSTONE SERVED 803 CHILDREN AND ADULTS THROUGH THERAPY PROGRAMS, INCLUDING SPEECH, PHYSICAL, OCCUPATIONAL, AND AQUATIC THERAPY. THE ORGANIZATION'S FITNESS AND AQUATIC CENTER SERVED 1,759 YOUTH AND ADULTS THROUGH CERTIFIED FITNESS SPECIALISTS, WHEELCHAIR-ACCESSIBLE EXERCISE EQUIPMENT, AND PROGRAMS INCLUDING ROCK STEADY BOXING, SILVER SNEAKERS, AND RENEW ACTIVE. AN ADDITIONAL 396 CHILDREN, YOUTH, ADULTS, AND FAMILY MEMBERS PARTICIPATED IN ADAPTIVE SPORTS AND RECREATION PROGRAMS SUCH AS POWER SOCCER, WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL, WHEELCHAIR RUGBY, WHEELCHAIR TENNIS, BOCCIA, SLED HOCKEY, CYCLING, AND ARCHERY. (CONTINUED ON SCH O)
  2. $1.3 million spent. DAY SERVICES: TURNSTONE PROVIDED CHILDCARE TO 46 CHILDREN AGES 2 THROUGH 5 THROUGH THE KIMBROUGH EARLY LEARNING CENTER, THE ONLY CHILDCARE FACILITY IN ALLEN COUNTY THAT WELCOMES ALL CHILDREN IN AN INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT. THE CENTER INTEGRATES CHILDREN WITH AND WITHOUT DISABILITIES IN A SHARED LEARNING SETTING, BUILDING SOCIAL SKILLS AND DEVELOPMENTAL FOUNDATIONS FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS. TURNSTONE'S ADULT DAY SERVICES AND MEMORY CARE PROGRAM SERVED 93 ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES ANNUALLY. (CONTINUED ON SCH O)
  3. $390,964 spent. ADVOCACY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: TURNSTONE'S ADVOCACY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT EFFORTS IMPACTED OVER 70,000 INDIVIDUALS THROUGH INITIATIVES THAT ELEVATED THE VOICES OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, RAISED AWARENESS OF COMMUNITY NEEDS, REDUCED BARRIERS TO ESSENTIAL SERVICES, AND SUPPORTED MORE INCLUSIVE WORKPLACES. THE ORGANIZATION LED TRAINING SESSIONS, HOSTED SPECIAL EVENTS AND TOURNAMENTS, PROVIDED FACILITY TOURS, AND CONTRIBUTED TO COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENTS FOCUSED ON UNIVERSAL DESIGN AND ADA COMPLIANCE. (CONTINUED ON SCH O)
  4. AS A MOVE UNITED MEMBER AND ONE OF ONLY NINE U.S. OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC TRAINING SITES, TURNSTONE PROVIDES INCLUSIVE PROGRAMMING THAT SERVES THE FULL SPECTRUM OF DISABILITIES ALONGSIDE NON-DISABLED PEERS. SOCIAL SERVICES STAFF PROVIDED CASE MANAGEMENT, COUNSELING, AND INFORMATION REFERRAL TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES FACING CHALLENGES RELATED TO PHYSICAL, INTELLECTUAL, DEVELOPMENTAL, AND VISUAL DISABILITIES. TURNSTONE REMAINS THE ONLY FREE-STANDING NONPROFIT IN NORTHEAST INDIANA OFFERING COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL, DEVELOPMENTAL, VISUAL, AND PHYSICAL DISABILITIES. IN A TYPICAL YEAR, 69% OF CLIENTS ENROLLED IN CARE-FOCUSED PROGRAMMING ARE CONSIDERED LOW-INCOME, DEFINED AS HAVING INCOMES AT OR BELOW 200% OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL. THE CENTER CONTINUES TO SERVE PEOPLE OF ALL INCOME LEVELS, WITH MANY RECEIVING SERVICES AT LITTLE OR NO COST DUE TO FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4B - SECOND ACCOMPLISHMENT CONTINUED THIS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED EXCLUSIVELY TO MEET THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES, PROVIDING STRUCTURED DAILY PROGRAMMING, THERAPEUTIC ENGAGEMENT, AND CAREGIVER RESPITE THAT ALLOWS PARTICIPANTS TO REMAIN ACTIVE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4C - THIRD ACCOMPLISHMENT CONTINUED AS THE DESIGNATED ADA-INDIANA AFFILIATE, TURNSTONE WORKS COLLABORATIVELY WITH THE GREAT LAKES ADA CENTER TO INCREASE AWARENESS AND KNOWLEDGE IN THE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTORS, WITH THE GOAL OF ALL ENTITIES ACHIEVING VOLUNTARY COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. THROUGH ITS EQUIPMENT LOAN ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, TURNSTONE LOANED 831 PIECES OF ASSISTIVE EQUIPMENT AT NO COST TO 588 INDIVIDUALS, HELPING THEM MAINTAIN INDEPENDENCE AND IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since April 1952.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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