Indian Community Outreach Organization
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Indian Community Outreach's primary mission is to embrace, preserve and promote the Cultural Heritage and contributions of Indian American's while educating them to get involved in America's growth. It is a non-partisan organization that is community based and partially funded by the sponsorship, grants and its members contributions. Its purpose is to: Serve as a bridge between the Indian American community and all other communities. Recognize the diversity and therefore make a conscious effort to be all-inclusive. To build higher levels of civic engagement between local government entities and the Indian American community. To provide opportunities for our current Indian residents and businesses in local and international economic development efforts. To embrace the Indian American community into the local cultural outreach efforts (including welcoming exchange students, visiting dignitaries, cultural events, etc.)
- Income
- $1,000
- Spending
- $1,193
- Reserves
- Over 10 years of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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 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 (4)
- India Day Parade Integration
- Scholarships: We gave multiple high school students of Indian descent scholarships in 5 categories: Sports, Academics, Leadership, Community Service and Arts.
- This event serves the broader purpose of the organization of Education, Integration and Empowerment. India Day Celebrations were held that was attended by 30,000 people. This was a free event with no entry fees or charges to attend the celebrations. It was instrumental in bringing Chicagoland & Midwest community together to experience Indian Culture and Heritage through Parade, Education, Food & Entertainment while integrating the Indian American Community in the mainstream.
- The organization provided grants to other organizations to move the common charters forward.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since September 2014.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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