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Community Foundation of Howard County Inc

EIN 35-1844891 · Kokomo, IN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF HOWARD COUNTY IS TO CONNECT PEOPLE, RESOURCES AND CAUSES TO PRODUCE A POSITIVE AND SUSTAINABLE CHANGE IN THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE.

Income
$10.8 million
Spending
$5.9 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
8.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 58%
Employees
11
Volunteers
134
Highest pay
$140,747, president

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: 93 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 45% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 71% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 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: 95 out of 100. Higher than 30% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    19 of 19 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 (8)
  1. $1.8 million spent. SOCIAL SERVICE - SUPPORTED ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDED VARIOUS SOCIAL SERVICES TO PEOPLE IN HOWARD, CLINTON, AND CARROLL COUNTIES.
  2. $993,283 spent. SCHOLARSHIPS - PROVIDE SUPPORT TO STUDENTS FROM HOWARD, CLINTON AND CARROLL COUNTIES WHO ATTENDED POST HIGH SCHOOL ACCREDITED EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS
  3. $625,272 spent. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - PROVIDED FUNDS TO BRING GROUPS AND COMMUNITY TOGETHER THROUGH BEAUTIFICATION, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS, PARKS, HISTORIC PRESERVATION, THE HUMANE SOCIETY, TECHNOLOGY AND EQUIPMENT, PUBLIC FORUMS, VETERANS TRIBUTE, AND BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS, ETC. IN HOWARD, CLINTON, AND CARROLL COUNTIES
  4. $443,974 spent. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT - SUPPORTED CAMPERSHIPS, YMCA MEMBERSHIPS, 4H, GIRL SCOUTS, BOY SCOUTS, BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB TRAINING PROGRAMS, COUNSELING, RECREATION, LEADERSHIP, EQUIPMENT, BUILDING RENOVATION, TEEN PROGRAMMING, MENTORING AND TUTORING, AND GENERAL SUPPORT FOR YOUTH PROGRAMS IN HOWARD, CLINTON AND CARROLL COUNTIES.
  5. $361,157 spent. HEALTH - SUPPORTED ORGANIZATIONS WITH HEALTH-RELATED PROJECTS IN HOWARD, CLINTON AND CARROLL COUNTIES.
  6. $290,570 spent. ARTS AND CULTURE - SUPPORTED ORGANIZATIONS THAT BROUGHT MUSIC, LIVE PERFORMANCES AND FINE ARTS TO HOWARD, CLINTON AND CARROLL COUNTIES
  7. $181,216 spent. RELIGION - PROVIDED FUNDING FROM DONOR-ADVISED AND AGENCY DESIGNATED FUNDS TO NON-PROFIT RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS TO BE USED FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES IN HOWARD, CLINT AND CARROLL COUNTIES.
  8. $449,131 spent. EDUCATION - SUPPORTED ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDED VARIOUS EDUCATION TO PEOPLE IN HOWARD, CLINTON, AND CARROLL COUNTIES.

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 November 6, 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 April 1992.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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