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W a R R E N Inc

EIN 35-1536366 · Warren, IN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceFair68 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

W.A.R.R.E.N., INC OWNS & OPERATES THE KNIGHT-BERGMAN CIVIC CTR IN WARREN, IN. IN 1982 A GROUP OF WARREN, IN CITIZENS FORMED AN IN NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORP TO SAVE & PRESERVE THE FORMER SALAMONIE TWP HS IN WARREN, IN. OUR MISSION IS TO SERVE THE RECREATIONAL, SOCIAL SERVICE & BENEVOLE

Income
$288,977
Spending
$196,577
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
90.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 53%
Employees
0

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

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 90.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 32% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 38% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Fair: 68 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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.

  • 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 (3)
  1. $139,053 spent. FOOD PANTRY & BARGAIN BASEMENT - DURING 2025 WE RAN A FOOD PANTRY AND USED CLOTHING ROOM FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE NEEDS IN THE WARREN INDIANA COMMUNITY. INVENTORY FOR THESE PROGRAMS COMES FROM IN-KIND DONATIONS. INCOME EQUALS 77.95% OF PROGRAM INCOME AND INDIRECT EXPENSES EQUALS 70.16% OF PROGRAMS EXPENSES Average of 203 homes served each month, and 766 People per month
  2. $36,312 spent. SPORTS LEAGUES & CONCISSIONS IN 2025, WE OPERATED YOUTH SPORTS LEAGUES IN BASEBALL AND BASKETBALL, WE ALSO OPERATED CONCESSION STANDS FOR THE GAMES AND EVENTS. IN ADDITION, OUR FAICLITIES AND GROUNDS ARE USED FOR COMMUNITY WIDE EVENTS AND FESTIVALS SUCH AS THE ANNUAL SALAMONIE FESTIVAL AND OTHER SIMILAR EVENTS. INCOME 13.69% OF PROGRAM INCOME ANDINDIRECT EXPENSES 12.3% OF PROGRAM EXPENSES
  3. $8,931 spent. BUILDINS & GROUNDS RENTAL-DURING 2023 OUR BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS WERE RENTED USED BY GROUPS AND INDIVIDUALS IN THE WARREN, INDIANA COMMUNITY FOR EDUCATION, RECREATIONAL AND SOCIAL PURPOSES. INCOME 6.1% OF PROGRAM INCOME AND INDIRECT EXPENSES 5.5% OF PROGRAM EXPENSES

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 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 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 September 1982.

    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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