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Lorenze Fam Charitable Tr

EIN 35-6743938 · Nashville, IN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceWeak38 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

MAKE GRANTS TO NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS FOR THEIR CHARITABLE PURPOSES.

Income
$74,976
Spending
$75,961
Spent on programs
99%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 100%
Employees
0

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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 77% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover more than ten years of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    99% of spending went to programs.

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

Governance

Weak: 38 out of 100. Higher than 15% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 5 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no 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.

  • 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 (14)
  1. $25,823 spent. BROWN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC PO BOX 668, NASHVILLE, IN 47448 GRANT IS TO FURTHER THEIR MISSION TO COLLECT, PRESERVE AND PRESENT BROWN COUNTYS HISTORY.
  2. $10,000 spent. THE ORCHARD SCHOOL FOUNDATION INC GRANT IS TO SUPPORT A PRIVATE AND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL THAT INSPIRES AND EDUCATES CHILDREN FROM AGE 3 TO GRADE 8.
  3. $10,000 spent. BROWN COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC GRANT IS TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO DISTRIBUTE TO NON-PROFIT PROGRAMS THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SUPPORTS AND FOR THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS OPERATING EXPENSES.
  4. $5,000 spent. BROWN COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY INC 128 STATE ROAD 135 S, NASHVILLE, IN 47448. GRANT IS DESIGNATED FOR THEIR BUILDING FUND FOR A NEW ANIMAL SHELTER AND SOCIETY HEADQUARTERS.
  5. $5,000 spent. SOUTH DISTRICT BROWN COUNTY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT, PO BOX 222, NASHVILLE, IN 47448 SUPPORT FIRE SERVICES
  6. $5,000 spent. SYCAMORE LAND TRUST INC, PO BOX 7801, BLOOMINGTON, IN 47407 GRANT IS TO SUPPORT LAND STEWARDSHIP
  7. $5,000 spent. BROWN COUNTY FIRE DEPT, PO BOX 183, NASHVILLE, IN 47448 SUPPORT FIRE SERVICES
  8. $3,000 spent. HOSPICE OF SOUTH CENTRAL INDIANA INC, 2626 E 17TH ST, COLUMBUS, IN 47201 GRANT IS TO SUPPORT CANCER FAMILIES.
  9. $1,000 spent. BROWN COUNTY PLAYHOUSE, PO BOX 2011, NASHVILLE, IN 47448 SUPPORT LOCAL PERFORMING ARTS
  10. $1,000 spent. SALVATION ARMY OF BROWN COUNTY, PO BOX 1717, NASHVILLE, IN 47448 SUPPORT FAMILIES IN NEED
  11. $1,000 spent. HAPPY HOLLOW CHILDRENS CAMP, 615 N ALABAMA ST., STE 134, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46204 SUPPORT CHILDRENS CAMP SCHOLARSHIP
  12. $1,000 spent. BROWN COUNTY BACKPACK PROGRAM, PO BOX 160, NASHVILLE, IN 47448 SUPPORT FAMILIES IN NEED OF FOOD
  13. $1,000 spent. TRIAD OF BROWN COUNTY, PO BOX 2141, NASHVILLE, IN 47448 SUPPORT SENIOR CITIZENS IN NEED
  14. $1,000 spent. WTIU INDIANA UNIVERSITY, 1229 E SEVENTH ST., BLOOMINGTON, IN 47405 SUPPORT PUBLIC RADIO

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 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 December 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 September 2004.

    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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