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Fay Biccard Glick Neighborhood Center at Crooked Creek

EIN 35-1738809 · Indianapolis, IN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair50 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROMOTE CIVIC, SOCIAL AND PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY IN THE CROOKED CREEK SERVICE AREA BY PROVIDING QUALITY SERVICE THAT ENHANCES THE LIVES OF INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES.

Income
$4.9 million
Spending
$6.3 million
Spent on programs
73%
Reserves
-3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 50%
Employees
121
Volunteers
800
Highest pay
$107,561, executive director

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: 50 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 28% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 17% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    73% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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.

  • 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. $742,251 spent. CASE MANAGERS PROVIDE RESOURCES AND SUPPORT TO RESIDENTS NEEDING FOOD, CLOTHING, HOUSEHOLD SUPPLIES, TRANSPORTATION VOUCHERS, AND EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE. WE OPERATE A FOOD PANTRY AND SERVE AS A FOOD DISTRIBUTION CENTER FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES. OUR BENEVOLENCE PROGRAM, FATE (FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE THROUGH ENGAGEMENT), CONNECTS RESIDENTS TO EMERGENCY UTILITY AND HOUSING ASSISTANCE RESOURCES THAT HELP PREVENT EVICTION AND UTILITY DISCONNECTIONS. IN ADDITION, WE FOCUS ON FINANCIAL LITERACY, JOB READINESS AND PLACEMENT, AND WORKFORCE CERTIFICATIONS.
  2. $92,781 spent. CLIENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO CHANGE THEIR FAST-PACED LIFESTYLES BY EXPLORING HOW TO MAKE HEALTHIER CHOICES FOR A HEALTHIER LIFESTYLE. HEALTHY EATING AND LIVING WORKSHOPS, COOKING CLASSES, AND MENTAL HEALTH OPPORTUNITIES ARE OFFERED TO THE COMMUNITY TO ENCOURAGE AN ACTIVE LIFESTYLE THROUGHOUT THEIR LIVES. IN ADDITION, PROGRAMING IS FOCUSED ON PROVIDING FOOD THROUGH FOOD PANTRY, AND SENIOR SERVICES SUCH AS SOCIAL CAPITAL EVENTS, FIELD TRIPS, AND EDUCATION AND AWARENESS CLASSES.
  3. $3.1 million spent. A VARIETY OF YOUTH PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED INCLUDING DUAL-LANGUAGE PRESCHOOL PROVIDING QUALITY EDUCATION FOR AGES 2-5, AN OUT-OF-SCHOOL PROGRAM PROVIDING TUTORING, ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES, ACCESS AND SUMMER PROGRAMMING FOR AGES 5-12, AND THE FLIP (FUTURE LEADERS IN PROGRESS) PROGRAM FOR YOUTH AGES 13-19 YEARS OLD THAT WILL FOCUS ON CAREER AND EDUCATIONAL ADVANCEMENT AND READINESS. THE FLIP PROGRAM ALSO MAINTAINS THE COMMUNITY GARDEN AND FARMERS MARKET.
  4. $742,251 spent. FACE (FAMILY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT), PROVIDES MOBILE WRAP-AROUND SERVICES TO A COHORT OF FAMILIES ON-SITE AT THEIR APARTMENT COMPLEXES. THIS PROGRAM ALLOWS FAMILIES TO ACCESS SOCIAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND HEALTHY LIFESTYLE ACTIVITIES WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE OF THEIR FRONT DOOR. PARENTS ARE ALSO CONNECTED TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES. ALSO, FACE FOCUSES ON IMMMIGRATION SUPPORT AND CONCERNS SUCH AS CITIZENSHIP, WORK VISAS, AND EDUCATION ATTAINMENT.

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 August 1985.

    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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