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Fletcher Place Community Center

EIN 35-1966882 · Indianapolis, IN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood88 out of 100GovernanceGood70 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

FLETCHER PLACE COMMUNITY CENTER IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PROVIDING IMMEDIATE AND LONG-TERM AID FOR THE POOR AND HOMELESS NEAR THE SOUTHEAST SIDE OF INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA.

Income
$1.4 million
Spending
$1.1 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
9.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 65%
Employees
23
Volunteers
912
Highest pay
$138,582, 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: 88 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 21% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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: 70 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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. $213,821 spent. IMMEDIATE NEED PROGRAMMING CONSISTS OF A FOOD PANTRY, SACK MEALS, AND HOT MEALS PROVIDING 35,912 MEALS FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN NEED. ALL OF THE RECIPIENTS OF OUR IMMEDIATE NEED PROGRAM HAVE INCOMES BELOW THE FEDERAL POVERTY LINE. FOOD PANTRY PROVIDED MONDAY & THURSDAY, HOT MEALS ARE SERVED TUESDAY & FRIDAY, SACK MEALS AVAILABLE MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY TO ALL WHO ARE HUNGRY. VOLUNTEER GROUPS SUPPORT ALL PROGRAMS.
  2. $3,213 spent. FREE THRIFT STORE PROVIDES CLOTHING, BLANKETS, SMALL HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, AND PERSONAL HYGIENE KITS TO SHOPPERS, FREE OF CHARGE. DURING THE CHRISTMAS SEASON, SEASONAL DONATIONS OF NEW TOYS AND CLOTHING ARE MADE TO THE PROGRAM SO PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS WERE ABLE TO SHOP FOR PRESENTS FOR NEIGHBORHOOD CHILDREN.
  3. $743,587 spent. REACH EARLY LEARNING PROVIDES EDUCATION IN A CLASSROOM SETTING FOR CHILDREN AGES 6 WEEKS - 5. SCHOLARSHIPS FOR TUITION ARE AVILABLE FOR FAMILIES BASED ON THEIR PERCENTAGE OF POVERTY AND ON A SLIDING FEE SCALE. THE PROGRAM RUNS YEAR ROUND ON A BALANCE SCHOOL CALENDAR. PROGRAM PREPARES CHILDREN FOR KINDERGARTEN AND FUTURE SCHOOL SUCCESS. REACH EL IS AN UNLICENSED REGISTERED MINISTRY CURRENTLY AT LEVEL 3 PATHS TO QUALITY. PROGRAM INCLUDES 6 FULL-DAY CLASSES M-F 8-5. IN ADDITION TO CLASS WORK THE STUDENTS RECEIVE HEALTHY BREAKFAST, LUNCH, AND SNACK.

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 April 2009.

    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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