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Indo American Center Inc

EIN 36-3689665 · Chicago, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair62 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The Indo-American Center creates and provides services that facilitate South Asian immigrant adjustment, socio-economic wellbeing, and community through direct service, education and advocacy.

Income
$2.5 million
Spending
$2.5 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 65%
Employees
52
Volunteers
57
Highest pay
$81,347, executive dir.

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: 62 out of 100. Higher than 34% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 47% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 11% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 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

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

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 16 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 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 (6)
  1. $710,501 spent. Immigration and Legal Services:IAC provides legal help for citizenship, family, and humanitarian relief.IAC offers free, 12-week citizenship classes, year round with extra skill building for fast-track tutoring & study guides for naturalization preparation.
  2. $544,342 spent. Public Benefits:IAC educates clients on eligible benefits and helps them apply for assistance inhealthcare, food, transit, senior housing, etc. Case managers educate and guide clients through complex procedures, overcome language barriers, and counter misinformation.
  3. $391,973 spent. Adult Literacy and English as a Second Language (ESL):The ESL/literacy program provides culturally competent English language educational instruction to help immigrants adjust and become self-sufficient through learning Adult Literacy:English. Classes are free of charge and offered in four levels of instruction from beginner to advanced over the course of twelve weeks. The impact of the program results in adults who are able to effectively communicate in English to get a job, earn a drivers license, speak with their childrens teachers, etc. Parent Mentor Program:IAC recruits parents to support teachers and students in Chicago Public Schools. Through weekly workshops at IAC, parents build leadership, confidence, & family-school connections. Partner schools benefit while parents gain skills,certifications & jobs.
  4. $318,597 spent. Community Health:IAC uses a community health worker (CHW) model to provide tailored health education sessions on diabetes, hepatitis B, vaccines, mental health tools & more. Through outreach events, workshops & screenings, IAC promotes health literacy, prevention, and wellness.
  5. $131,211 spent. Seniors Program:The Seniors program is designed to help South Asian immigrant seniors adjust to their new community within the United States and lead more independent lives. Each weekday, Seniors enjoy a vegetarian, South Asian lunch, cooked on-site and provided to seniors free of charge. The program incorporates education, active participation in group activities, and hands-on learning.
  6. $25,392 spent. Community and Civic Engagement:The Indo-American Center (IAC) leads voter registration & education sessions on immigrant rights, voting, and census participation. Community navigators facilitate community connections and access to resources available to them.

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 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 June 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 September 1991.

    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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