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Like a Lion

EIN 46-2699974 · Indianapolis, IN

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LegitimacyCautionRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair57 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The organization's primary mission is to provide academic, emotional, and spiritual support to youth on the east side of Indianapolis through after-school programs and a summer camp. It offers a supportive environment where students are known and cared for, with the goal of helping them grow into individuals who positively impact their community.

Income
$175,713
Spending
$206,929
Reserves
3.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Highest pay
$26,826, founder/executive director

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

Financial health

Fair: 57 out of 100. Higher than 28% of charities in its peer group (civil rights, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 18% of income.

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

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ 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 (2)
  1. $6,060 spent. After-school program serving K-6 students with a consistent, supportive space focused on whole-child growth. Provides transportation from IPS School 88 and serves students from multiple east side schools. Offers Monday-Thursday programming (4:00-6:15 pm), including homework help, reading support, enrichment activities (STEM, art, clubs), robotics, a nightly nutritious dinner, and weekly social-emotional learning classes and Bible studies.
  2. $11,199 spent. Summer camp provides seven weeks of learning, laughter, and unforgettable summer memories! While we do place an emphasis on supporting our students academically to reduce summer slide, we make sure that our days are filled with engaging and fun activities We place a focus on supporting our students academically to reduce summer slide while keeping our days full of unique and fun activities that keep our program well rounded! Our summer camp includes full-day programming Monday-Thursday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, an intensive reading program in partnership with the Indy Learning Team, and enrichment classes in STEM, financial literacy, social-emotional learning, Bible studies, art, and more. The program also offers weekly clubs such as Cooking Club, Spy Club, and Pirate Club, daily opportunities for free and creative play, weekly field trips, and daily breakfast, lunch, and snacks provided at no cost.

Source: Form 990EZ 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 November 6, 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? Caution.

    Its 2017 filing told the IRS that the organization has closed.

    Source: Form 990-N (e-Postcard) filings, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 2, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since July 2014.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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