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Scott County Partnership Inc

EIN 35-2082074 · Scottsburg, IN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair59 out of 100GovernanceGood89 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO CREATE A COMPETENT, COMPETITIVE WORK FORCE, ENCOURAGE A ROBUST ECONOMY, GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT AND A HIGH QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGH APPROPRIATE INITIATIVES IN EDUCATION, TRAINING AND SOCIAL SERVICES EMPHASIZING COOPERATION, PERFORMANCE OUTCOMES, AND EFFECTIVE USE OF RESOURCES.

Income
$1.4 million
Spending
$1.4 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 68%
Employees
30
Volunteers
117

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 59 out of 100. Higher than 32% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 26% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 89 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • 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 June 30, 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 (1)
  1. $1.3 million spent. PROGRAMS INCLUDE POVERTY BUSTERS AMERICORPS, FINANCIAL LITERACY CLASSES, SCOTT COUNTY CLEARINGHOUSE, REALITY STORES, CAREER CLUSTERS, SUMMER YOUTH FEEDING PROGRAM, SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION PROGRAMS, SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION CURRICULA, SCOTT COUNTY ATTENDANCE REVIEW BOARD, HIGH SCHOOL CONQUER THE CHAOS, DRUG FREES COMMUNITIES PROGRAM, TOBACCO PREVENTION & CESSATION INITIATIVE, AND COVERING KIDS & FAMILIES INSURANCE NAVIGATION. AMERICORRPS IS A SERVICE PROGRAM GENERATED FROM THE CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE. MEMBERS SERVE AT VARIOUS SERVICE SITES THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY AND THE STATE. THEY DO NOT RECEIVE A PAYCHECK OR A WAGE. THEY RECEIVE A VERY MODEST LIVING ALLOWANCE. THE LIVING ALLOWANCE IS TAXED, HOWEVER. THEY ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR UNEMPLOYMENT BECAUSE THEY DID NOT "WORK," BUT SERVED. AT THE CONCLUSION OF A SUCCESSFUL TERM OF SERVICE, THEY ALSO RECEIVE AN EDUCATIONAL AWARD TO BE USED TOWARD PAYMENT OF FEDERAL STUDENT LOANS OR TO THE COLLEGE/TRADE SCHOOL OF THEIR CHOICE. ALL PROGRAMS FIT WITHIN THE CONTEXT OF THE MISSION STATEMENT OF PROVIDING INITIATIVES IN "EDUCATION, TRAINING, OR SOCIAL SERVICES".

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 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 June 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 January 2001.

    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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