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New Hope of Indiana Inc

EIN 35-1733591 · Indianapolis, IN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

NEW HOPE OF INDIANA, INC. IS A LEADER IN PROVIDING HOLISTIC SERVICES AND RESOURCES TO PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES WHILE ADVOCATING TO ADVANCE THE OPPORTUNITIES FOR THOSE IN NEED OF SUPPORT.

Income
$36.3 million
Spending
$30.3 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
3.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 82%
Employees
497
Volunteers
317
Highest pay
$265,802, ceo

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

Good: 85 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 14% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 17% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 21% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 15 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 (4)
  1. $13.5 million spent. NEW HOPE OF INDIANA, INC. HAS BEEN A PROVIDER OF SUPPORTED LIVING SERVICES SINCE 1993. SUPPORTED LIVING PROVIDES PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES THE INDIVIDUALIZED HELP THEY NEED TO LIVE SUCCESSFULLY IN A HOME OF THEIR CHOICE. INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT PLANS ARE DEVELOPED WITH PROFESSIONALS, THE CLIENT AND FAMILY. SERVICES PROVIDED TO CLIENTS INCLUDE RESIDENTIAL AND COMMUNITY HABILITATION, TRANSPORTATION, NURSING AND DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT.
  2. $9.3 million spent. NEW HOPE OF INDIANA, INC. SERVES CLIENTS IN THE GROUP HOME PROGRAM, A RESIDENTIAL ALTERNATIVE. THESE HOMES SERVE INDIVIDUALS WITH MULTIPLE DISABILITIES OR TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURIES, OR BOTH. FOUR TO EIGHT CLIENTS LIVE IN EACH HOME LOCATED IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS THROUGHOUT THE GREATER INDIANAPOLIS AREA. EACH HOME OFFERS A STRUCTURED ENVIRONMENT, PROVIDING TRAINING IN SELF-CARE, SELF-DIRECTION, SOCIAL SKILLS AND PERSONAL INDEPENDENCE. CLIENTS PARTICIPATE IN DAY PROGRAMS OR COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT AND ARE ENCOURAGED TO ACTIVELY PURSUE INTEREST IN THE COMMUNITY.
  3. $1.5 million spent. FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SERVICES - NEW HOPE OF INDIANA, INC. SERVES SOME CLIENTS IN THE FAMILY HOME. THE FAMILY AND COMMUNITY PROGRAM PROVIDES SUPPORT SERVICES WITHIN THE CHILD'S OR ADULT'S HOME AND COMMUNITY. OFFERINGS INCLUDE INDIVIDUALIZED ASSISTANCE WITH ALL ASPECTS OF THE CHILD'S OR ADULT'S LIFE INCLUDING INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS, COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS, AND FOLLOW THROUGH ON THERAPY OR EDUCATIONAL GOALS.
  4. $1.7 million spent. BEHAVIOR SUPPORT SERVICES- THE GOAL OF THE BEHAVIOR SUPPORT SERVICES PROGRAM IS TO HELP CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES INCREASE THEIR ABILITY TO BE SUCCESSFUL AT HOME, SCHOOL, WORK, AND IN THE COMMUNITY. MASTER'S LEVEL BEHAVIOR SPECIALISTS PROVIDE IN-DEPTH ASSESSMENTS AND DEVELOP POSITIVE BEHAVIOR SUPPORT PLANS BASED ON THE STRENGTHS AND NEEDS OF EACH INDIVIDUAL. THE ORGANIZATION'S CONSULTING PSYCHOLOGIST AND PSYCHIATRIST MEET WEEKLY WITH THE BEHAVIOR SPECIALISTS. THIS UNIQUE TEAM APPROACH ENSURES QUALITY SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS, THEIR FAMILIES, AND CARE PROVIDERS. DAY SERVICES PROGRAM - THE DAY SERVICES PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE SOCIAL RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES TO ADULTS WITH HIGH SUPPORT NEEDS. INDIVIDUALS PARTICIPATE IN ACTIVITIES OF THEIR CHOICE WITH INCLUDE COOKING, GARDENING, CRAFTS, ART CLASSES, LITERATURE CLASS AND COMMUNITY OUTINGS. THE PROGRAM INCORPORATES THE SERVICES OF A CANINE COMPANION FACILITY DOG ENHANCE THE ACTIVITIES AND EXPERIENCES AVAILABLE TO DAY SERVICE PARTICIPANTS. VOCATIONAL SERVICES NEW HOPE OF INDIANA, INC. OFFERS VOCATIONAL SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WHO WANT TO WORK IN THE COMMUNITY AS WELL AS THOSE INTERESTED IN STARTING THEIR OWN MICRO BUSINESS. INDIVIDUALS WORK WITH EMPLOYMENT CONSULTANTS TO DEVELOP AN EMPLOYMENT GOAL AND DESIGN STRATEGIES TO ACHIEVE THAT GOAL. EMPLOYERS RECEIVE ONGOING SUPPORT AND TRAINING REGARDING EMPLOYMENT OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES - NEW HOPE OF INDIANA, INC. PROVIDES A VARIETY OF OTHER SERVICES TO CLIENTS.

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 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 June 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 April 1988.

    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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