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Bauer Family Resources Inc

EIN 35-1165883 · Lafayette, IN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair58 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

EMPOWER CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES TO THRIVE.

Income
$10.2 million
Spending
$10.1 million
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
-0.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 91%
Employees
164
Volunteers
500
Highest pay
$160,097, ceo

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

Fair: 58 out of 100. Higher than 41% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 29% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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, 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 (4)
  1. $7.9 million spent. HEAD START AND EARLY HEAD START ARE FEDERALLY FUNDED PROGRAMS THAT OFFER PRESCHOOL AND CHILDCARE SERVICES TO FAMILIES LIVING AT OR BELOW THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES. SPECIAL CONSIDERATION IS GIVEN TO CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES; LIVING IN FOSTER CARE, HOMELESS, OR RECEIVING PUBLIC ASSISTANCE. SERVICES INCLUDE CASE MANAGERS TO SUPPORT FAMILIES BE SUCCESSFUL. SERVICES INCLUDE PREGNANT WOMEN'S PROGRAM, HOMEBASED EARLY HEAD START SERVICES, CENTER BASED EARLY HEAD START CLASSROOMS AND HEAD START PRESCHOOL CLASSROOMS. IN 2024, EARLY HEAD START IN TIPPECANOE COUNTY SERVICED 75 CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. THE TIPPECANOE COUNTY HEAD START PROGRAM SERVED 82 CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. THE CARROLL, CLINTON, AND WHITE COUNTY PROGRAM SERVED 89 CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. THE HENDRICKS, OWEN, AND MORGAN COUNTY HEAD START PROGRAM SERVED 188 CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. THE HENDRICKS, OWEN, AND MORGAN COUNTY EARLY HEAD START PROGRAM SERVED 59 CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. HEAD START AND EARLY HEAD START ARE FEDERALLY FUNDED PROGRAMS THAT OFFER PRESCHOOL AND CHILDCARE SERVICES TO FAMILIES LIVING AT OR BELOW THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES. SPECIAL CONSIDERATION IS GIVEN TO CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES; LIVING IN FOSTER CARE, HOMELESS, OR RECEIVING PUBLIC ASSISTANCE. SERVICES INCLUDE CASE MANAGERS TO SUPPORT FAMILIES BE SUCCESSFUL. SERVICES INCLUDE PREGNANT WOMEN'S PROGRAM, HOMEBASED EARLY HEAD START SERVICES, CENTER BASED EARLY HEAD START CLASSROOMS AND HEAD START PRESCHOOL CLASSROOMS. IN 2024, EARLY HEAD START IN TIPPECANOE COUNTY SERVICED 75 CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. THE TIPPECANOE COUNTY HEAD START PROGRAM SERVED 82 CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. THE CARROLL, CLINTON, AND WHITE COUNTY PROGRAM SERVED 89 CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. THE HENDRICKS, OWEN, AND MORGAN COUNTY HEAD START PROGRAM SERVED 188 CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. THE HENDRICKS, OWEN, AND MORGAN COUNTY EARLY HEAD START PROGRAM SERVED 59 CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.
  2. $461,583 spent. FAMILY CENTERED SERVICES INCLUDES PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FUNDED BY STATE CONTRACTS AND GRANTS. IN THIS DIVISION, CASE MANAGERS PROVIDE SERVICES TO FAMILIES INVOLVED WITH THE CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED -IN HOME, INCLUDING CASE MANAGEMENT, SUPERVISED VISITATION AND SUPPORT FOR FATHERS. IN 2024, 63 FAMILIES PARTICIPATED IN FAMILY CENTERED SERVICES PROGRAMMING. FOR FAMILIES WHICH ENGAGED IN SERVICES THAT CLOSED IN 2024, 44% (8/18) WORKING TOWARDS REUNIFICATION WERE SUCCESSFULLY REUNITED DURING BAUER'S SERVICES AND 86% (6/7) OF FAMILIES WORKING IN PRESERVATION SERVICES REMAINED TOGETHER.
  3. $1.6 million spent. COMMUNITY PARTNERS FOR CHILD SAFETY IS A CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT PREVENTION PROGRAM FUNDED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SERVICES. IN ADDITION TO CASE MANAGEMENT, THE PROGRAM CAN MEET CONCRETE NEEDS OF FAMILIES. IN 2024, 1073 FAMILIES RECEIVED COMMUNITY PARTNERS SERVICES. THE PROGRAM PAID 91,017 FOR CONCRETE NEEDS (UTILITIES, BUYING BEDS, ETC.) AND COUNSELING FEES FOR PARTICIPANTS.
  4. $151,759 spent. OTHER PROGRAMS

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 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 December 2024.

    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 October 1971.

    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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