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Northern Indiana Education Foundation Inc

EIN 35-1139829 · Michigan City, IN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood89 out of 100GovernanceStrong97 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

*MEDICAL EDUCATION, MEDICAL LIBRARY SERVICES, AND PROMOTING HEALTH IN THE COMMUNITY.

Income
$884,701
Spending
$991,521
Spent on programs
72%
Reserves
101.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 49%
Employees
2
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$118,767, executive director

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: 89 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 101.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 77% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    72% 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

Strong: 97 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 10 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

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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 (2)
  1. $494,430 spent. NORTHERN INDIANA EDUCATION FOUNDATION, INC. (NIEF) PROMOTES AND SUPPORTS EDUCATION IN NORTHERN INDIANA, WITH A SPECIFIC EMPHASIS ON MEDICALLY RELATED ACTIVITIES. NIEF MAINTAINS A MEDICAL LIBRARY, CONDUCTS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, PROVIDES ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT AND FUNDS VARIOUS CONTRACTUAL RELATIONSHIPS FOR LAKESHORE MEDICAL TRAINING PROGRAMS, INC.EXEMPT PURPOSE ACHIEVEMENTS:THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS ACCREDITED BY THE INDIANA STATE MEDICAL ASSOCIATION AND THE IACET, FOR PHYSICIANS, NURSES AND OTHER HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS. THE FOUNDATION'S ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF MAINTAINS CME FOR ALL ATTENDEES. DURING 2024, NIEF SPONSORED 320 CME CREDITS OF CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION FOR PHYSICIANS AND OTHER HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS. NIEF MAINTAINED CME RECORDS FOR 1,764 PHYSICIAN ATTENDEES AND 3,140 NON-PHYSICIANS.THE FOUNDATION FUNDED PROGRAMS AND PROVIDED TEACHERS AND ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF TO TRAIN NURSING AIDS THROUGH THE LAKESHORE MEDICAL TRAINING PROGRAMS. THE FOUNDATION MAINTAINS A COMPREHENSIVE MEDICAL LIBRARY SERVICE, STAFFED BY A FULL TIME MEDICAL LIBRARIAN, TO MEET THE RESEARCH NEEDS OF THE STUDENTS AND OTHER HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS. DURING 2024, THE MEDICAL LIBRARIAN PROVIDED INTERLIBRARY LOANS (BORROWED AND LOANED) ON 1,548 OCCASIONS, PERFORMED 107 SEARCHES, AND FILLED 300 REQUESTS ONLINE.THE FOUNDATION'S FACILITIES PROVIDED SPACE FOR MEETINGS AND OTHER MEDICAL EDUCATIONAL FUNCTIONS.
  2. $220,100 spent. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES, AT NO CHARGE, OFFICE SPACE TO OPEN DOOR COMMUNITY ALLIANCE A 501(C)(3). THE OPEN DOOR PROVIDES MEDICAL ASSISTANCE TO THE UNINSURED FOR MEDICAL SERVICES AND PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS.

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 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 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 June 1968.

    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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