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Domestic Violence Network of Greater Indianapolis Inc

EIN 35-2014673 · Indianapolis, IN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceStrong92 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PROVIDE LOCAL LEADERSHIP IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF A COORDINATED COMMUNITY RESPONSE TO DOMESTIC ABUSE AND FAMILY VIOLENCE.

Income
$1.0 million
Spending
$1.3 million
Spent on programs
69%
Reserves
5.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 48%
Employees
14
Volunteers
10
Highest pay
$82,793, interim director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 25% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 0% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    69% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 92 out of 100. Higher than 53% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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

    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

    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, 2025, 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. $904,111 spent. DVPN SERVES AS THE PRIMARY CONVENER FOR CENTRAL INDIANA'S DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICE PROVIDERS, BRINGING ORGANIZATIONS TOGETHER TO STRENGTHEN COLLABORATION, SHARE INFORMATION, AND ADDRESS CHALLENGES THAT NO SINGLE AGENCY CAN SOLVE ALONE. THROUGH ITS DIRECTORS' NETWORK, EXECUTIVE LEADERS MEET REGULARLY TO COORDINATE STRATEGY, DISCUSS EMERGING TRENDS, IDENTIFY GAPS IN SERVICES, AND ADVOCATE FOR SYSTEM-LEVEL IMPROVEMENTS THAT BENEFIT SURVIVORS ACROSS THE REGION. DVPN ALSO FACILITATES THE ADVOCATES NETWORK, CREATING A FORUM FOR FRONTLINE ADVOCATES TO CONNECT, EXCHANGE BEST PRACTICES, BUILD PROFESSIONAL SKILLS, AND STRENGTHEN RELATIONSHIPS ACROSS AGENCIES. TOGETHER, THESE NETWORKS FOSTER A MORE COORDINATED, INFORMED, AND EFFECTIVE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RESPONSE SYSTEM, ENSURING PROVIDERS WORK COLLECTIVELY TO IMPROVE SERVICES AND OUTCOMES FOR SURVIVORS AND THEIR FAMILIES.
  2. THE ADULT TRAINING PROGRAM PROVIDES EDUCATION TO THE COMMUNITY ON AN ARRAY OF TOPICS INCLUDING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE 101, TRAUMA INFORMED CARE, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN THE WORKPLACE AND OTHERS.
  3. THE YOUTH PROGRAM PROVIDES EDUCATION TO YOUTH GRADES 7-12 ON TEEN DATING VIOLENCE, HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS, CONSENT AND BOUNDARIES. DVN EDUCATES APPROXIMATLEY 1500 YOUTH A YEAR.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 2025.

    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 November 1997.

    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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