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Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County Inc

EIN 35-1640051 · Muncie, IN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MUNCIE AND DELAWARE COUNTY, INC. ENCOURAGES PHILANTHROPY, ASSISTS DONORS IN BUILDING AN ENDURING SOURCE OF CHARITABLE ASSETS, AND EXERCISES LEADERSHIP IN DIRECTING RESOURCES TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THE RESIDENTS OF MUNCIE AND DELAWARE COUNTY.

Income
$9.3 million
Spending
$5.4 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
-0.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 70%
Employees
12
Volunteers
65
Highest pay
$126,060, president &

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: 65 out of 100. Higher than 24% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 9% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 42% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 158% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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 65% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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 (5)
  1. $1.4 million spent. EDUCATION AND SCHOLARSHIPS - THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATIONS, PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS WHICH PROMOTE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN THE COMMUNITY, INCLUDING SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS. THE FOUNDATION AWARDED 118 GRANTS TO SUPPORT PRESCHOOL PROGRAMMING, SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS, MENTORING PROGRAMS FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO SUCCESSFULLY GRADUATE AND MATRICULATE TO POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION, AND EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES FOR PRESCHOOL AND K-12 CLASSROOMS IN THE COMMUNITY.
  2. $689,810 spent. HUMAN SERVICES - FOUNDATION GRANTS PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATIONS, PROJECTS, AND PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE HEALTH RELATED SERVICES AND/OR BASIC HUMAN NEEDS TO INDIVIDUALS. THE FOUNDATION AWARDED 26 GRANTS TO SUPPORT HOME BUILDING AND IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAMMING, YOUTH CENTER PROGRAMS, SCHOOL FOOD PANTRY PROGRAMS, AND EMERGENCY SHELTERS. IN ADDITION, THE FOUNDATION AWARDED STRATEGIC GRANTS FOR COMMUNITY EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND A FUNDERS FORUM COLLABORATIVE GRANT RELATED TO SUBSTANCE ABUSE AWARENESS AND TREATMENT.
  3. $1.1 million spent. COMMUNITY BETTERMENT - FOUNDATION GRANTS SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS, PROJECTS, AND PROGRAMS RELATED TO THE IMPROVEMENT OF PUBLIC PROPERTIES, PUBLIC SAFETY, COMMUNITY WELLNESS, AND OTHER GENERAL COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDED 42 GRANTS SUPPORTING LOCAL TRAIL SYSTEMS, LAND PRESERVATION FOR PUBLIC USE, SPAY AND NEUTER ASSISTANCE FOR RESCUED ANIMALS, COMMUNITY ACTION PLANS, AND COMMUNITY CENTER PROGRAMMING.
  4. $1.2 million spent. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES - THE FOUNDATION ALSO GRANTS IN THE AREAS OF ARTS AND CULTURE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. ARTS AND CULTURE GRANTS INCLUDE SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATIONS, PROGRAM, AND PROJECTS WHICH OFFER WIDE-SPREAD OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARTICIPATION AND APPRECIATION OF ARTS AND CULTURE. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDED 8 GRANTS SUPPORTING LOCAL SYMPHONY AND YOUTH SYMPHONY, COMMUNITY THEATRE, AND ARTS PROGRAMMING IN RURAL AREAS. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GRANTS INCLUDE SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATIONS, PROJECTS, AND PROGRAMS RELATED TO COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS AND ACTIVITIES THAT GENERATE JOBS OR REVENUE FOR THE COMMUNITY. THE FOUNDATION AWARDED 6 GRANTS SUPPORTING LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND MARKETING EFFORTS OF THE REGION.
  5. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES - THE FOUNDATION ALSO GRANTS IN THE AREAS OF ARTS AND CULTURE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. ARTS AND CULTURE GRANTS INCLUDE SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATIONS, PROGRAM, AND PROJECTS WHICH OFFER WIDE-SPREAD OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARTICIPATION AND APPRECIATION OF ARTS AND CULTURE. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDED 8 GRANTS SUPPORTING LOCAL SYMPHONY AND YOUTH SYMPHONY, COMMUNITY THEATRE, AND ARTS PROGRAMMING IN RURAL AREAS. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GRANTS INCLUDE SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATIONS, PROJECTS, AND PROGRAMS RELATED TO COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS AND ACTIVITIES THAT GENERATE JOBS OR REVENUE FOR THE COMMUNITY. THE FOUNDATION AWARDED 6 GRANTS SUPPORTING LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND MARKETING EFFORTS OF THE REGION.

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 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 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 September 1985.

    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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