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Whiting-Robertsdale Community Improvement Corporation

EIN 35-1772197 · Whiting, IN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong97 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WHITING-ROBERTSDALE COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT CORPORATION SUPPORTS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND PROVIDES SERVICES IN THE CITY OF WHITING AND THE ROBERTSDALE NEIGHBORHOOD OF HAMMOND. THE ORGANIZATON ALSO PROVIDES SOCIAL CULTURAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS FOR THE COMMUNITY.

Income
$637,959
Spending
$334,584
Spent on programs
97%
Reserves
76.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 58%
Employees
0
Volunteers
100

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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 76.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 48% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 23% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    97% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 97 out of 100. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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 (5)
  1. $113,755 spent. WHITING PARK FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA PROVIDES PERFORMANCES BY A REGIONALLY ORGANIZED SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, COMPLIMENTARY PERFORMANCES BY MUSICIANS, SINGERS, AND ACTORS IN THE CITY OF WHITING, TO ADVANCE CLASSICAL MUSIC AS AN ART AND TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THE RESIDENTS OF THE CITY OF WHITING, NORTHWEST INDIANA, AND THOSE WITH A GENERAL INTEREST IN SYMPHONIC OR ORCHESTRAL PERFORMANCE.
  2. $75,218 spent. WHITING COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM PROVIDES COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR THE CHILDREN OF REAL PROPERTY OWNERS RESIDING IN THE CITY OF WHITING.
  3. $72,507 spent. WHITING "GIMME SHELTER" FUND ASSISTS THE WHITING ANIMAL SHELTER BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR FOOD, MEDICAL CARE AND SUPPLIES FOR THE ANIMALS.
  4. $63,050 spent. FOOD PANTRY AND DISASTER RELIEF EXPENSES 29,148 GRANTS 7,430 REVENUE 0 ART PROGRAM EXPENSES 32,004 GRANTS 2,000 REVENUE 5,605 COMMUNITY INVESTMENT EXPENSES 1,897 GRANTS 1,724 REVENUE 0 TOTAL OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES EXPENSES 63,050 GRANTS 11,154 REVENUE 5,605
  5. FOOD PANTRY AND DISASTER RELIEF EXPENSES 29,148 GRANTS 7,430 REVENUE 0 ART PROGRAM EXPENSES 32,004 GRANTS 2,000 REVENUE 5,605 COMMUNITY INVESTMENT EXPENSES 1,897 GRANTS 1,724 REVENUE 0 TOTAL OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES EXPENSES 63,050 GRANTS 11,154 REVENUE 5,605

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 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 December 2024.

    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 August 1989.

    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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