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Indianapolis Neighborhood Resource Center Inc

EIN 35-1909230 · Indianapolis, IN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak41 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

INRC was established to provide training and technical assistance to neighborhood-based organizations and community development corporations throughout Marion County.

Income
$1.4 million
Spending
$1.9 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
-0.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 77%
Employees
39
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$64,115, 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

Weak: 41 out of 100. Higher than 12% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 17% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 38% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 39% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 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

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (3)
  1. $379,543 spent. INFORMATION RESOURCE AND REFERRAL SERVICES FOR NEIGHBORHOOD-BASED ORGANIZATIONS - INRC PROVIDED COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT TO NEIGHBORHOOD-BASED ORGANIZATIONS THROUGH INDIVIDUALIZED TRAINING, WORKSHOPS, SEMINARS, AND COACHING. WE SUCCESSFULLY HOSTED WORKSHOPS FOR OVER 1,500 PARTICIPANTS FROM LOCAL COMMUNITIES AND PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS, COVERING ESSENTIAL TOPICS SUCH AS COLLABORATION, PROJECT MANAGEMENT, INCLUSION, AND LEADERSHIP. ADDITIONALLY, FIVE NEIGHBORHOODS COMPLETED THE INDIANAPOLIS COMMUNITY BUILDING INSTITUTE (ICBI), A LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM TAILORED FOR GRASSROOTS COMMUNITY LEADERS. INRC ALSO OFFERED CAPACITY- BUILDING ASSISTANCE TO FIVE NEIGHBORHOOD-BASED ORGANIZATIONS, WHICH INCLUDED CUSTOMIZED TRAINING SESSIONS, NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING, PROJECT CONSULTATION, ASSET MAPPING, AND MEETING FACILITATION. IN RECOGNITION OF OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY SERVICE, INRC AWARDED ITS 18TH ANNUAL COLLABORATIVE SPIRIT AWARD TO 1000 WORDS INC., AN ART-FOCUSED NONPROFIT THAT PROMOTES EMERGING ARTISTS AND ENGAGES THE LOCAL COMMUNITY IN ART EDUCATION AND APPRECIATION.
  2. $823,496 spent. THE PUBLIC ALLIES PROGRAM FOSTERS NEW LEADERSHIP TO ENHANCE COMMUNITIES, NONPROFITS, AND CIVIC PARTICIPATION. INRC SERVES AS THE LOCAL OPERATING PARTNER FOR AMERICORPS PUBLIC ALLIES INDIANAPOLIS. THIS PROGRAM EMPOWERS LOCAL, DIVERSE LEADERS THROUGH LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES AS THEY SERVE WITH VARIOUS INDIANAPOLIS NONPROFITS, THEREBY BUILDING ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY. ALLIES PARTICIPATE IN REGULAR SKILL-BUILDING AND LEADERSHIP SESSIONS WITH THEIR COHORT, RECEIVING LIFE AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COACHING THROUGHOUT THEIR SERVICE. DURING THEIR TERM, ALLIES STRENGTHEN THEIR HOST ORGANIZATIONS, COLLABORATE ON A COMMUNITY-FOCUSED SERVICE PROJECT, AND ENGAGE WITH LOCAL LEADERS TO ADDRESS PRESSING COMMUNITY ISSUES. IN 2023, THE AMERICORPS PUBLIC ALLIES INDIANAPOLIS CELEBRATED THE GRADUATION OF 15 ALLIES WHO WERE PLACED WITH VARIOUS NONPROFITS ACROSS THE CITY.
  3. $395,939 spent. INRC'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRANTS PROGRAM AIMS TO ENHANCE ENGAGEMENT, COLLECTIVE ACTION, AND DEVELOPMENT WITHIN NEIGHBORHOODS AND NEIGHBORHOOD-BASED ORGANIZATIONS. THIS INITIATIVE REINFORCES THE STRENGTHS AND ASSETS OF INDIANAPOLIS NEIGHBORHOODS BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL RESOURCES FOR PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES THAT FOSTER RESIDENT ENGAGEMENT, PROMOTE NEIGHBORHOOD ACTION, AND CULTIVATE STRONG RELATIONSHIPS AMONG NEIGHBORS, GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATIONS, AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS.

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 2025.

    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 March 1994.

    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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