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Brookside Community Development Corporation

EIN 81-1534304 · Indianapolis, IN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair58 out of 100GovernanceStrong94 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

AT BROOKSIDE CDC, WE REBUILD LIVES AND FOSTER A COMMUNITY OF HOPE BY PROVIDING CRITICAL REENTRY AND HOUSING SERVICES. FOCUSING ON THOSE IMPACTED BY THE JUSTICE SYSTEM, HOMELESSNESS, AND ADDICTION, OUR PROGRAMS ADDRESS KEY BARRIERS TO STABILITY.

Income
$1.5 million
Spending
$1.5 million
Spent on programs
68%
Reserves
-0.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 84%
Employees
30
Volunteers
200
Highest pay
$45,338, executive director

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

Fair: 58 out of 100. Higher than 46% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 7% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    68% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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

Strong: 94 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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

    9 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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 (3)
  1. $503,121 spent. HOUSING PROGRAM:BROOKSIDE COMMUNITY HOUSING EXISTS TO PROVIDE DIGNITY, STABILITY, AND ACCOUNTABILITY TO BOTH INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES THAT STRUGGLE WITH INCONSISTENT AND UNRELIABLE HOUSING. PARTICIPANTS EXPERIENCE PEACE AND CONNECTION THROUGH THE RELATIONSHIPS THAT COME WITH BEING A PART OF THE BROOKSIDE FAMILY. EACH RESTORATION PROJECT BRINGS TOGETHER VOLUNTEERS AND STAFF THAT REFLECT THE DIVERSITY THAT IS SO IMPORTANT TO THE BROOKSIDE COMMUNITY. EACH PROJECT IS MORE THAN A HOME. IT'S AN INVESTMENT IN THE PEOPLE WHO MAKE OUR NEIGHBORHOOD UNIQUE. BROOKSIDE COMMUNITY HOUSING CURRENTLY OWNS 35 ADDRESSES. IN 2024, OUR HOUSING PROGRAMS PROVIDED A SAFE HOME FOR 67 INDIVIDUALS ACROSS 35 PROPERTIES, INCLUDING 26 FAMILIES. WE ALSO LAUNCHED OUR FIRST COMMUNITY GARDEN, STRENGTHENING OUR COMMITMENT TO BUILDING A THRIVING, SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY.
  2. $289,438 spent. REENTRY PROGRAM:THROUGH OUR ISAIAH HOUSE RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM, WEEKLY COMMUNITY MEETINGS, AND CONNECTIONS TO VITAL SERVICES, WE HELP INDIVIDUALS OVERCOME OBSTACLES AND PREVENT RECIDIVISM. AT BROOKSIDE CDC, WE BELIEVE SAFE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING IS THE FOUNDATION FOR A STABLE LIFE. OUR COMMUNITY-CENTERED APPROACH PROVIDES A CRITICAL SOLUTION TO HOUSING INSTABILITY, WHICH IS A MAJOR CONTRIBUTOR TO RECIDIVISM. WE OFFER BOTH SHORT-TERM TRANSITIONAL HOUSING AND TRADITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAMS, PROVIDING INDIVIDUALS WITH A SAFE PLACE TO LIVE AND THE INTENSIVE SUPPORT NEEDED TO FIND EMPLOYMENT AND ACHIEVE LONG-TERM STABILITY.WE DON'T DO THIS ALONE. WE PARTNER WITH COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, CHURCH PARTNERS, AND INDIVIDUALS. TOGETHER, WE BRING SERVICES THAT MIRROR JESUS' MODEL OF COMPASSION AND LOVE DIRECTLY TO OUR COMMUNITY, REBUILDING LIVES WITH THE GOSPEL AS THE CENTRAL MOTIVATION FOR ALL THAT WE DO. IN 2024, OUR REENTRY PROGRAM SERVED 356 INDIVIDUALS AND PROVIDED OVER 8,200 SERVICES, INCLUDING MEALS, TRANSPORTATION, AND COUNSELING. WE ALSO HIRED A DEDICATED MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR FOR OUR WOMEN'S REENTRY PROGRAM AND LAUNCHED A VIOLENCE INTERRUPTION BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT THAT ENGAGED OVER 50 PARTICIPANTS.
  3. $222,632 spent. PLAY PROGRAM:BROOKSIDE COMMUNITY PLAY IS A YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN, TEENS, AND FAMILIES IN OUR COMMUNITY. RESEARCH SHOWS THAT CHILDREN AND TEENS WHO GROW UP IN UNDERRESOURCED NEIGHBORHOODS LIKE BROOKSIDE EXPERIENCE TRAUMA AT HIGHER RATES THAN THEIR PEERS. THIS TRAUMA OFTEN RESULTS IN BEHAVIOR ISSUES AND POOR ACADEMIC PERFORMANCES. OUR ELEMENTARY-AGE PROGRAM HELPS CHILDREN GROW SOCIALLY AND EMOTIONALLY, WHILE OUR EDUCATION & EMPLOYMENT ACADEMY HELPS TEENS FIND THEIR PLACE, PURPOSE AND PASSION. PLAY ALSO OFFERED A 5 WEEK SUMMER PLAY CAMP/LEARNING LAB IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE MIND TRUST.

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 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 October 13, 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 2024.

    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 August 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 October 21, 2026.

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