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Intend Indiana Inc

EIN 35-1704590 · Indianapolis, IN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair60 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

INTEND INDIANA CONNECTS PEOPLE TO OPPORTUNITY AND ADVANCES COLLABORATIVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT THROUGH FINANCING AND HOUSING SOLUTIONS.

Income
$3.6 million
Spending
$4.8 million
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
59.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 34%
Employees
20
Volunteers
12
Highest pay
$214,847, chief executive officer, bod chair

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: 60 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 59.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 41% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 35% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 37% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    76% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 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 70% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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. $1.4 million spent. THROUGH ITS BUILD FUND, INTEND INDIANA MADE 15 LOANS TOTALING $3,134,135.20 TO SMALL BUSINESSES, IMPACTING COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT INDIANA DURING 2024. BUILD FUND ALSO PROVIDED SMALL BUSINESS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO 229 POTENTIAL CLIENTS.
  2. $207,672 spent. THROUGH ITS EDGE FUND, INTEND INDIANA CLOSED 15 HOMEPOWER FIXED RATE 0% INTEREST LOANS IN 2024 TO BUYERS UNDER 80% OF THE AREA MEDIAN INCOME. LOANS TOTALED $710,300.
  3. $1.4 million spent. IN 2024, AFFORDABLE HOMEMATTERS INVESTED $6,175,230.82 IN AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT, AWARDING 30 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS. THE PROGRAM COMPLETED 20 NEW CONSTRUCTION HOMES AND REHABILITATED 10 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES, SERVING 30 HOMEBUYERS IN DESIGNATED OPPORTUNITY AREAS. OF THOSE SERVED, 28 HOUSEHOLDS EARNED AT OR BELOW 80% OF THE AREA MEDIAN INCOME (AMI) AND 2 HOUSEHOLDS EARNED BETWEEN 80 AND 120% AMI.
  4. $688,954 spent. AS A CERTIFIED HUD COUNSELING AGENCY, INTEND PROVIDED BOTH ONE ON ONE AND GROUP PRE-PURCHASE/HOMEBUYING EDUCATION SERVICES INCLUDING FINANCIAL LITERACY, FAIR HOUSING, AND RESOURCES TO IMPROVE FINANCIAL CAPABILITIES.RENEW LANDBANK PARTNERED WITH COMMUNITIES TO RETURN VACANT, ABANDONED, AND DETERIORATED PROPERTIES TO PRODUCTIVE USE.

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 April 1990.

    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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