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Indiana Coalition to End Sexual Assault Inc

EIN 47-5205431 · Indianapolis, IN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood72 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ICESAHT EMPOWERS INDIANA COMMUNITIES TO PREVENT SEXUAL ASSAULT AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND SERVE THOSE IMPACTED BY IT THROUGH COMPREHENSIVE TRAINING, ADVOCACY, INCREASED PUBLIC AWARENESS AND COORDINATED SEXUAL ASSAULT SERVICES.THE INDIANA COALITION TO END SEXUAL ASSAULT AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING:-PROVIDES COMMUNICATION AND A SUPPORTIVE NETWORK TO SEXUAL ASSAULT AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING SURVIVORS, SERVICE PROVIDERS, AND SUPPORTERS THROUGHOUT INDIANA.-PROMOTES THE EXPANSION OF SEXUAL ASSAULT AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING SERVICES.-ASSISTS IN BUILDING THE CAPACITY OF COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AND OTHER ALLIES TO SUPPORT SURVIVORS.-OFFERS COMPREHENSIVE TRAINING THAT IS EVIDENCE-BASED, VICTIM CENTERED, AND CULTURALLY COMPETENT TO SERVICE PROVIDERS AND COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS.-PROVIDES IN-DEPTH CURRICULUM AND RAISES COMMUNITY AWARENESS ON THE ROOT CAUSES OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND HOW TO PREVENT BOTH.-ADDRESSES PUBLIC POLICY AFFECTING SURVIVORS AND SERVICE PROVIDERS.

Income
$996,329
Spending
$991,547
Spent on programs
95%
Reserves
5.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 96%
Employees
10
Volunteers
12
Highest pay
$150,396, president & ceo

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

Good: 72 out of 100. Higher than 42% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 10% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    95% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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 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 (3)
  1. $374,987 spent. TRAINING - ICESA PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE TRAINING TO ADVOCATES, MEDICAL AND LEGAL PROFESSIONALS, LAW ENFORCEMENT, POLICY MAKERS, EDUCATORS, COMMUNITY MEMBERS. THE TRAININGS ARE GROUNDED IN TRAUMA INFORMED, SURVIVOR CENTERED BEST PRACTICES ADDRESSING THE CONTINUUM OF SERVICES SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING NEED AND DESERVE. THE TRAININGS ALSO LIFT UP ISSUES THAT HINDER ACCESS TO SERVICES AND HEALING INCLUDING OPPRESSION AND SYSTEMIC RACISM. TRAININGS INCLUDE: A STATEWIDE CONFERENCE, TOPICAL TRAININGS, WEBINARS, CORE 40 AND GENERAL TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE. THE EVALUATIONS FROM THE TRAININGS, CONFERENCES AND WEBINARS WE HAVE HOSTED ARE CONSISTENTLY STRONG. IN FY2025, ICESA TRAINED 879 PEOPLE AND OFFERED 6,875 HOURS OF TRAINING ACROSS 49 OCCUPATION TYPES.
  2. $281,240 spent. SEXUAL ASSAULT RESPONSE COORDINATION - THE FOUNDATION OF ICESA'S WORK IS TO ENSURE VICTIMS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING HAVE ACCESS TO SERVICES. ICESA CONTINUES TO ADVOCATE FOR AN INCREASE OF RAPE CRISIS CENTERS AND SEXUAL ASSAULT RESPONSE TEAMS (SARTS). RAPE CRISIS CENTERS HELP SURVIVORS FEEL SAFE AND EMPOWERED. TRAINED VICTIM ADVOCATES HELP SURVIVORS PROVIDE COMPASSIONATE SUPPORT AT ANY POINT DURING A SURVIVOR'S HEALING JOURNEY. SERVICES INCLUDE: 24-HOUR CRISIS LINE, HOSPITAL/MEDICAL ADVOCACY, CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADVOCACY, PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING/THERAPY AND SUPPORT GROUPS. SEXUAL ASSAULT RESPONSE TEAMS (SARTS) PLAY A POWERFUL ROLE IN IMPROVING THE COLLECTIVE RESPONSE TO SEXUAL VIOLENCE BY INCREASING ACCESS TO JUSTICE AND HEALING. SARTS IMPROVE ACCESS TO SERVICES BY ADDRESSING BARRIERS, SERVICE DELIVERY, INCREASING OFFENDER ACCOUNTABILITY, AND WORKING WITH VICTIMS WITH TRAUMA INFORMED, VICTIM CENTERED AND CULTURALLY COMPETENT BEST PRACTICES.
  3. $281,029 spent. PREVENTION - GIVEN THAT SEXUAL VIOLENCE IS 100% PREVENTABLE, ICESA IS FOCUSED ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF EVIDENCED BASED PRIMARY PREVENTION STRATEGIES. ICESA CREATED AND CONTINUES TO ENGAGE IN PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS TO EDUCATE EVERYONE ABOUT SEXUAL VIOLENCE AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING, INCLUDING RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO VICTIMS. WE ALSO IMPLEMENT THE SPEAK UP SPEAK OUT PROJECT ON COLLEGE CAMPUSES IN INDIANA. THE CURRICULUM FOCUSES ON HEALTHY MASCULINITY, RAPE CULTURE, BREAKING OUT OF THE MAN BOX AND HOW TO BE AN EFFECTIVE BYSTANDER. IN ADDITION, ICESA OFFERS A BYSTANDER TRAINING TO HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE STUDENTS - EQUIPPING THEM WITH THE SKILLS TO EFFECTIVELY AND SAFELY INTERVENE TO STOP SEXUAL ASSAULT BEFORE IT OCCURS.

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 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? 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 February 2016.

    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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