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Indiana National Guard Relief Fund Incorporated

EIN 35-2143644 · Kokomo, IN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong97 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE AND RELIEF TO MEMBERS OF THE INDIANA NATIONAL GUARD AND THEIR FAMILIES WHO ARE UNDERGOING PERIODS OF PERSONAL OR FINANCIAL DISTRESS DUE TO A PERIOD OF MOBILIZATION OR OTHER MILITARY DUTY

Income
$889,916
Spending
$357,452
Spent on programs
74%
Reserves
23.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
1
Volunteers
6

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 87% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 23.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 60% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 265% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    74% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 97 out of 100. Higher than 91% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).

  • 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

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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. $152,230 spent. GRANTS AND ALLOCATIONS ARE MADE TO ACTIVE INDIANA NATIONAL GUARD PERSONNEL AND THEIR FAMILIES FOR FINANCIAL HARDSHIPS EXPERIENCED AND DIRECTLY ATTRIBUTED TO LOSS OF WAGES DURING PERIODS OF DEPLOYMENT FOR STATE AND NATIONAL MILITARY SERVICE. THIS MAY ALSO INCLUDE EMERGENCY TRAVEL GRANTS OR GIFT CARDS. APPROXIMATE NUMBER OF PEOPLE SERVED: 165
  2. $47,025 spent. SURVIVOR TRANSITION AND RESILIENCE RETREAT IS A WEEKEND RETREAT FOR THE IMMEDIATE FAMILY OF DECEASED INDIANA NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERS KILLED IN ACTION. THIS PROGRAM ALLOWS THESE SURVIVING FAMILY MEMBERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO MEET AND CONNECT WITH THE OTHER FAMILIES WHO HAVE ALSO LOST A LOVED ONE SERVING IN THE INDIANA NATIONAL GUARD. TOTAL NUMBER SERVED: 135 INDIVIDUAL FAMILY MEMBERS
  3. $16,058 spent. CHRISTMAS AT CONNOR PRAIRIE ALLOWS INDIANA NATIONAL GUARD FAMILIES TO BOND TOGETHER BY SPENDING AN EVENING AT THE PRAIRIE. THIS PROGRAM INCLUDES VIEWING THE GAMES, FELLOWSHIP, HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES, SANTA, CHRISTMAS CRAFTS AND MORE.
  4. $49,250 spent. FINANCIAL READINESS AND RESILIENCE COURSES WHERE PARTICIPANTS WILL LEARN BASIC BANKING AND BUDGETING SKILLS, AS WELL AS KNOW HOW TO PULL AND UNDERSTAND CREDIT REPORTS, ESTABLISH GOOD CREDIT, SET FINANCIAL GOALS, LEARN HOW TO GET OUT OF DEBT, AND HOW TO RECOGNIZE IDENTITY THEFT AND PREVENT IT.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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 September 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 August 2002.

    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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