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Community Alliance of the Far Eastside Inc

EIN 35-2018453 · Indianapolis, IN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak35 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CAFE IS COMMITTED TO ENGAGING ADULTS, YOUTH AND SENIORS IN A COMMUNITY NETWORK THAT STRIVES TO KEEP FAMILIES STRONG, EMPOWERED AND CONNECTED THROUGH OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEADERSHIP , SELF SUFFICIENCY, ASSET BUILDING AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES.

Income
$2.6 million
Spending
$3.9 million
Spent on programs
72%
Reserves
-5.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 82%
Employees
44
Volunteers
70
Highest pay
$118,430, 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: 35 out of 100. Higher than 7% 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

    20 of 20

    It owes 10% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 48% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 34% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    72% 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 68% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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

    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 (4)
  1. $1.1 million spent. YES PROGRAM - YES INDY IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE GUIDANCE, RESOURCES, AND DIRECTION FOR OPPORTUNITY YOUTH AND LOCAL COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS. THE YES PROGRAM SUPPORTS AND GUIDES YOUNG ADULTS AGES 16-24 TOWARDS A PROMISING CAREER AND FUTURE. SELF-WORTH, PERSONAL BALANCE, CRITICAL THINKING, SOCIAL SKILLS, AND WORKPLACE READINESS ARE SOME OF THE TOOLS OBTAINED THROUGH THE YES PROGRAM.
  2. $129,473 spent. PARTNER PLACE SENIOR CENTER - PARTNER PLACE IS A FREE SENIOR DAY ADULT PROGRAM THAT OPERATES MONDAY-THURSDAY 9 AM-1 PM AND OFFERS A PLACE FOR FAR EASTSIDE SENIORS TO GATHER WITH OTHER SENIORS IN THE COMMUNITY TO ESTABLISH IMPORTANT RELATIONSHIPS BY SOCIALIZING AND HAVING FUN. CONTINUED EDUCATION IS ALSO PART OF THE PARTNER PLACE PROGRAM ON TOPICS SUCH AS HEALTH CONCERNS WITHIN THE SENIOR COMMUNITY THAT FOCUS ON PHYSICAL, MENTAL, EMOTIONAL, AND SEXUAL HEALTH.
  3. $1.2 million spent. GREAT FAMILIES - GREAT FAMILIES IS A 2GEN PROGRAM OPPORTUNITY FOR FAMILIES, FOCUSED ON PARENTS AND CHILDREN SIMULTANEOUSLY WITH THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING PATHWAYS FOR THEIR SUCCESS AND STABILITY THROUGH EDUCATION, FINANCIAL SECURITY, AND OVERALL HEALTH. ONCE ENROLLED FAMILIES WILL RECEIVE: - FAMILY SUPPORT COACH MEETS WITH THE PARENTS TO DISCUSS OVERALL FAMILY NEEDS SUCH AS HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND REFERRAL TO ADDITIONAL COMMUNITY SUPPORTS. - STUDENT SUCCESS COACH MEETS WITH THE STUDENTS FOR TUTORING AND OTHER LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES. - FINANCIAL COACH MEETS WITH THE PARENT ONE-ON-ONE TO DISCUSS THINGS SUCH AS BUDGETING, CREDIT BUILDING, AND SAVING.CORE COMPONENTSCAFE WILL PROVIDE KEY COMPONENTS OF 2GEN SERVICES FOR FAMILIES RELATED TO EDUCATION, SECURING AND MAINTAINING EMPLOYMENT, HEALTH, AND WELLBEING, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, AND IDENTIFYING AND ACQUIRING ASSETS TO ENCOURAGE UPWARD MOBILITY INCLUDING: - BUNDLED SERVICES: EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE, FINANCIAL COACHING, INCOME SUPPORTS, BASIC EDUCATION, AND LANGUAGE LEARNING BASED ON EACH INDIVIDUAL'S NEEDS. - FAMILY GOAL SETTING: ONCE A FAMILY IS ENROLLED IN THE PROGRAM, OUR COACHES WILL WORK WITH THEM TO ESTABLISH GOALS SPECIFIC TO THEIR NEEDS. - STUDENT EDUCATION: CHILDREN WILL HAVE ACCESS TO ADDITIONAL EDUCATIONAL TOOLS AND SUPPORT IN CONJUNCTION WITH PARTICIPATING SCHOOL CURRICULUM.
  4. $437,719 spent. THE ORGANIZATION SERVED A TOTAL 2,168 CLIENTS IN 2024, PROVIDING 5,748 SERVICES.

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 December 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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