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Prevail Incorporated

EIN 35-1681864 · Noblesville, IN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair67 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PREVAIL STRIVES TO EMPOWER VICTIMS OF CRIME AND ABUSE ON THEIR PATH TO HEALING, WHILE ENGAGING THE COMMUNITY TO SUPPORT SAFE, HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS.

Income
$1.5 million
Spending
$1.5 million
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 53%
Employees
23
Volunteers
81
Highest pay
$101,439, executive director

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

Fair: 67 out of 100. Higher than 41% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 43% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 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 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 16 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 (1)
  1. $1.2 million spent. PREVAIL, INC. IS AN INDEPENDENT 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION, FOUNDED IN 1986, DEDICATED TO PROVIDING CRITICAL, LIFESAVING SUPPORT TO SURVIVORS OF CRIME AND ABUSE IN HAMILTON COUNTY, INDIANA, AND NEIGHBORING COMMUNITIES. AS HAMILTON COUNTY'S DESIGNATED RAPE CRISIS CENTER AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICE PROVIDER, WE SERVE INDIVIDUALS AGES 6 AND UP WHO HAVE BEEN DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY AFFECTED BY CRIME AND ABUSE. OUR MISSION IS TO EMPOWER SURVIVORS ON THEIR PATH TO HEALING WHILE ENGAGING THE BROADER COMMUNITY TO PROMOTE SAFE, HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS AND PREVENT VIOLENCE.PREVAIL OPERATES WITH A COMMITTED 16-MEMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS, 18 STAFF MEMBERS, AND 81 VOLUNTEERS. WE WORK IN COLLABORATION WITH OVER 100 LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, NONPROFITS, HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS, AND SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES. OUR KEY PROGRAMS INCLUDE:- 24/7 CRISIS LINE OFFERING IMMEDIATE SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUALS IN CRISIS- EMOTIONAL SUPPORT AND PERSONAL ADVOCACY ENSURING SURVIVORS HAVE THE RESOURCES, TOOLS, AND ASSISTANCE TO NAVIGATE THE AFTERMATH OF CRIME AND ABUSE- PEER SUPPORT GROUPS FOR SURVIVORS TO CONNECT WITH OTHERS WHO SHARE SIMILAR EXPERIENCES- LEGAL ADVOCACY AND ACCOMPANIMENT SUPPORTING SURVIVORS IN COURT AND DURING LEGAL PROCESSES- SELF-SUFFICIENCY SERVICES TO HELP SURVIVORS GAIN INDEPENDENCE, INCLUDING FINANCIAL LITERACY AND EMPLOYMENT READINESS- HOUSING SUPPORT FOR SURVIVORS NEEDING SAFE, STABLE HOUSING THROUGH EMERGENCY SHELTER, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, AND PERMANENT HOUSING SOLUTIONSWE ARE ALSO DEEPLY COMMITTED TO PREVENTION EFFORTS. THROUGH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, WE ADDRESS THE ROOT CAUSES OF VIOLENCE BY PROMOTING HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP DYNAMICS AND WORKING TO PREVENT FIRST-TIME INCIDENTS OF VIOLENCE.IMPACT AND REACHIN THE PAST YEAR, PREVAIL SERVED 3,228 SURVIVORS OF CRIME AND ABUSE. OUR EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES REACHED AN ADDITIONAL 8,000 STUDENTS IN HAMILTON COUNTY (GRADES 7-12) THROUGH HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP EDUCATION PROGRAMS, AND WE EXTENDED OUR OUTREACH TO MORE THAN 88 COMMUNITY EVENTS AND SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS. OUR ORGANIZATION ACTIVELY PARTICIPATES IN 23 STATE AND LOCAL COLLABORATIVES AIMED AT INCREASING SURVIVOR SAFETY AND REDUCING VIOLENCE ACROSS OUR SERVICE AREA.PREVAIL'S SERVICES CONSISTENTLY DEMONSTRATE POSITIVE OUTCOMES FOR SURVIVORS:- 100% OF SURVIVORS REPORTED GAINING NEW WAYS TO PLAN FOR THEIR SAFETY- 100% FELT BETTER EQUIPPED TO HANDLE OVERWHELMING EMOTIONS AFTER WORKING WITH AN ADVOCATE- 97% LEARNED ABOUT COMMUNITY RESOURCES THEY WERE PREVIOUSLY UNAWARE OF- 93% GAINED KNOWLEDGE ABOUT THEIR ROLE IN THE COURT PROCESS- 96% LEARNED STEPS TO ACHIEVE EMPLOYMENT GOALS- 96% OF STUDENTS EDUCATED ON HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS REPORTED UNDERSTANDING THEIR ROLE IN VIOLENCE PREVENTIONPREVAIL REMAINS COMMITTED TO ENHANCING OUR CAPACITY TO SERVE SURVIVORS, INCREASE COMMUNITY AWARENESS, AND ENGAGE IN PREVENTION EFFORTS THAT BUILD SAFER, HEALTHIER COMMUNITIES.

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 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 June 2025.

    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 December 1986.

    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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