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Kaleo Inc

EIN 45-0586353 · Indianapolis, IN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood72 out of 100GovernanceFair50 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO BE THE HANDS AND FEET OF THE GOSPEL,LOVING NOT ONLY IN WORDS, BUT IN ACTION ACCORDING TO 1 JOHN 3:18

Income
$180,902
Spending
$200,335
Spent on programs
97%
Reserves
11 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 99%
Employees
0
Volunteers
15

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

Good: 72 out of 100. Higher than 54% of charities in its peer group (religion, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 16% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    97% 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

Fair: 50 out of 100. Higher than 42% of charities in its peer group (religion, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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, 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 (5)
  1. URBAN WORKSHOP THE URBAN WORKSHOP IS A SERIES OF EIGHT CLASSES THAT TAKE PLACE ONCE PER MONTH FROM SEPTEMBER THROUGH MAY. THE URBAN WORKSHOP IS TRULY A SPECIAL LEARNING EXPERIENCE TAUGHT BY NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED EXPERTS IN URBAN MINISTRY. PARTICIPANTS WILL LEARN ABOUT SUCH TOPICS AS KINGDOM THEOLOGY, THE CITY 101(INCLUDES A BUS TOUR OF CITY NEIGHBORHOODS),WHAT IS POVERTY ANYWAY, AND MUCH MORE. IN ADDITION, WE ARE JOINED BY PANEL PARTICIPANTS WHO ARE LEADERS IN OUR OWN CITY THAT INVEST TIME TO HELP EQUIP THE WOMEN OF KALEO FOR EFFECTIVE, FRUITFUL URBAN SERVICE. CLASS SIZE IS LIMITED TO 25 TO 30 WOMEN IN ORDER TO ACCOMPLISH BOTH THE TEACHING OBJECTIVES AND THE "CLASS" FELLOWSHIP OBJECTIVES. CLASS MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND AND PARTICIPATE IN ALL WORKSHOP SESSIONS. URBAN WORKSHOP THE URBAN WORKSHOP IS A SERIES OF EIGHT CLASSES THAT TAKE PLACE ONCE PER MONTH FROM SEPTEMBER THROUGH MAY. THE URBAN WORKSHOP IS TRULY A SPECIAL LEARNING EXPERIENCE TAUGHT BY NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED EXPERTS IN URBAN MINISTRY. PARTICIPANTS WILL LEARN ABOUT SUCH TOPICS AS KINGDOM THEOLOGY, THE CITY 101(INCLUDES A BUS TOUR OF CITY NEIGHBORHOODS),WHAT IS POVERTY ANYWAY, AND MUCH MORE. IN ADDITION, WE ARE JOINED BY PANEL PARTICIPANTS WHO ARE LEADERS IN OUR OWN CITY THAT INVEST TIME TO HELP EQUIP THE WOMEN OF KALEO FOR EFFECTIVE, FRUITFUL URBAN SERVICE. CLASS SIZE IS LIMITED TO 25 TO 30 WOMEN IN ORDER TO ACCOMPLISH BOTH THE TEACHING OBJECTIVES AND THE "CLASS" FELLOWSHIP OBJECTIVES. CLASS MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND AND PARTICIPATE IN ALL WORKSHOP SESSIONS.
  2. $157,074 spent. NIGHT OF GIVING NIGHT OF GIVING IS OUR ANNUAL EVENT WHERE THE KALEO MEMBERS GATHER TO FELLOWSHIP AND VOTE ON WHICH MINISTRY PARTNER GRANTS TO FILL. THE GRANT COMMITTEE PRESENTS THE REQUESTS FROM ELIGIBLE MINISTRY PARTNERS TO THE KALEO BODY AND THEN A VOTE IS TAKEN TO DETERMINE THE GRANTS AND DOLLAR AMOUNTS TO FUND. IN 2024, 156,445.00 WAS GRANTED TO THE FOLLOWING MINISTRIES. SEE SCHEDULE O
  3. $37,884 spent. TO BE THE HANDS AND FEET OF THE GOSPEL TO THE WOMEN AND CHILDREN OF INDIANAPOLIS, LOVING NOT ONLY IN WORDS BUT IN ACTION IN ACCORDANCE TO 1 JOHN 3:18.
  4. PART III, LINE 4B-PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS 2 NIGHT OF GIVING FAMILY HOPE GRANT:35,000.00 FAMILY HOPE'S GOAL IS TO PREVENT CHILDREN FROM ENTERING THE CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM. IT IS FOCUSED ON PRESERVATION/PREVENTION FOR FAMILIES IN CRISIS. THIS GRANT COVERED A SUPPORT COACH SUPERVISOR FOR APPROXIMATELY 30 HOURS A WEEK. THIS CRITICAL ROLE PROVIDES SAFETY SUPERVISION FOR ALL HOSTINGS, AS WELL AS, OVERSEES ALL AREA OF CASE MANAGEMENT- RECRUIT, TRAIN, HOME VISITS, CONSULTING, DIRECT IN-PERSON WORK WITH PARENTS AND OUTREACH TO COMMUNITY REFERRAL SOURCES. PART III LINE 4B-PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENT 2 NIGHT GIVING LIFE CENTERS GRANT 16,000.00 THE MISSION OF LIFE CENTERS IS TO AFFIRM THE VALUE OF LIFE BY PROVIDING CARE TO THOSE EXPERIENCING PREGNANCY-RELATED DECISIONS AND BY COMPASSIONATELY PRESENTING BIBLICAL TRUTH TO CHANGE LIVES FOR THE GLORY OF GOD. THESE FUNDS COVERED THE COST FOR 12 STAFF MEMBERS TO ATTEND THE CARE NET NATIONAL CONFERENCE WHICH OFFERS SUPPORT FOR STAFF EXPERIENCING THE EMOTIONAL HEAVINESS OF THIS MINISTRY WORK. PART 111 LINE 4B-PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENT 2 NIGHT OF GIVING LIKE A LION GRANT 16,000.00 LIKE A LION IS COMMITTED TO SHARING THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST TO DISADVANTAGED YOUTH IN INDIANAPOLIS BY GIVING THEM ACADEMIC, EMOTIONAL AND SPRITUAL SUPPORT. THIS MONEY WILL COVER THE COSTS AND FEES ASSOCIATED WITH THE SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM. PART 111 LINE 4B-PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS 2 NIGHT OF GIVING OUTREACH GRANT 30,000.00 OUTREACH SPECIALIZES IN SERVING AND MEETING THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF YOUTH FACING HOMELESSNESS IN CENTRAL INDIANA COMMUNITIES BY EQUIPPING AND EMPOWERING THEM TO ACHIEVE STABILITY IN THEIR LIVES. THIS GRANT WAS USED TO SUPPORT PREGNANT AND PARENTING YOUTH WITH NEW CURRICULUM AND REDESIGNED SPACES, AS WELL AS, TO PROMOTE COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIPS. PART 111 LINE 4B-PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS 2 NIGHT OF GIVING NEIGHBORHOOD CHRISTIAN LEGAL CLINIC GRANT: 2,945.00 NCLC PROVIDES LIFE-CHANGING FREE LEGAL SERVICES, RESOURCES AND EDUCATION TO LOW-INCOME HOOSIERS. THIS MONEY WAS PUT TOWARDS HIRING A DEDICATED SOCIAL WORKER IN THE HOUSING PROGRAM. PART 111 LINE 4B-PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS 2 NIGHT OF GIVING THE O'CONNOR HOUSE GRANT 20,000.00 TOCH PROVIDES A HOME AND LOVE TO HELP TRANSFORM THE LIVES OF SINGLE, HOMELESS, PREGNANT WOMEN AND THEIR CHILDREN. THIS MONEY WAS USED FOR DIRECT SERVICES AND THE ALUMNI PROGRAM. PART 111 LINE 4B-PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS 2 NIGHT OF GIVING WHEELER MISSION GRANT: 16,500.00 THE CENTER FOR WOMEN & CHILDREN PROVIDES LONG TERM PROGRAMMING (6-12 MONTHS) AND EMERGENCY HOUSING FOR THOSE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. WHEELER USED THIS MONEY TO FUND ONE PART-TIME STAFF FOR THE AFTERSCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAMS FOR SCHOOL-AGE KIDS (AGES 6-13. PART 111 LINE 4B-PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS 2 NIGHT OF GIVING YOUTH FOR CHRIST/PARENT LIFE GRANT: 20,000.00 PARENT LIFE USED THIS MONEY TO ADVANCE THE CURRICULUM THAT SUPPORTS EXPECTING AND PARENTING TEENS (AGES 12-19).
  5. TO BE THE HANDS AND FEET OF THE GOSPEL TO THE WOMEN AND CHILDREN OF INDIANAPOLIS, LOVING NOT ONLY IN WORDS BUT IN ACTION IN ACCORDANCE TO 1 JOHN 3:18.

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 June 2014.

    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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