Indiana Youth Group Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
IYG CREATES SAFER SPACES TO FOSTER COMMUNITY AND PROVIDES PROGRAMMING THAT EMPOWERS YOUNG PEOPLE AND MAGNIFIES THEIR VOICES.
- Income
- $4.2 million
- Spending
- $3.9 million
- Spent on programs
- 79%
- Reserves
- 3.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 87%
- Employees
- 40
- Volunteers
- 86
- Highest pay
- $131,205, 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
Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 3.1 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 8% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 68% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1579% 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 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2512 of 12 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (1)
- $3.0 million spent. IYG CONDUCTS A VARIETY OF YOUTH-ORIENTED PROGRAMS AT ITS ACTIVITY CENTER, AND ALSO COORDINATES SEVERAL PROGRAMS AT OTHER COMMUNITY LOCATIONS. PROGRAM SERVICES PROVIDED OR SPONSORED BY IYG INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: YOUTH ACTIVITY CENTER - IYG PROVIDES A SAFE LOCATION WHERE YOUTH HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO INTERACT, SOCIALIZE, AND LEARN UNDER THE DIRECTION OR SUPERVISION OF TRAINED STAFF. A MAJORITY OF IYG PROGRAMS TAKE PLACE AT THE ACTIVITY CENTER. COMPUTERS, COMPUTER GAMES, BOARD GAMES, AND FOOD ARE PROVIDED. SUPPORT GROUPS - IYG ORGANIZES GROUPS DESIGNED TO HELP YOUTH DEAL WITH ISSUES LIKE DATING, SELF-DISCOVERY, AND TO EDUCATE YOUTH ON MATTERS SUCH AS A TOBACCO-FREE LIFESTYLE. COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS - IYG STAFF AND YOUTH PARTICIPANTS PERFORM A VARIETY OF COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS EACH YEAR. YOUTH PROGRAMMING - IYG COORDINATES PROGRAMS SUCH AS THE YOUTH COUNCIL, CREATIVE ARTS PROJECTS, YOUTH SUMMIT, PREPARATION FOR SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS, AND CAPACITY BUILDING. SOME PROGRAMS ARE GEARED TOWARDS LEADERSHIP AND SOCIALIZING, WHILE OTHER PROGRAMS ADDRESS PREVENTION OF PROBLEMS RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION. ANNUAL SOCIAL EVENTS - IYG HOSTS SEVERAL SOCIAL EVENTS DURING THE YEAR. CAPACITY BUILDING - IYG PROVIDES TRAINING AND SUPPORT FOR STUDENT AND ADULT LEADERS OF HIGH SCHOOL GROUPS. EDUCATION AND TRAINING - IYG PROVIDES SCHOOLS, SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES, COMMUNITY GROUPS, AND OTHERS WITH EDUCATION ABOUT YOUTH AND THE ISSUES RELEVANT TO THEM.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since April 1991.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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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