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Homeless Coalition of Southern Indiana Inc

EIN 81-1637476 · New Albany, IN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceGood70 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE HOMELESS COALITION OF SOUTHERN INDIANA EXISTS TO ADDRESS HOMELESSNESS AND ITS CAUSES IN THE COMMUNITY BY INCREASING ADVOCACY AND AWARENESS, COORDINATING EFFORTS, AND INFLUENCING POLICY DECISIONS. WE WORK WITH LOCAL GOVERNMENT, ORGANIZATIONS, BUSINESSES, AND OTHER VOLUNTEERS TO STREAMLINE SERVICES TO THOSE HOMELESS AND AT-RISK OF HOMELESSNESS. THROUGH STRONG RELATIONSHIPS WITH OUR MEMBERS, WE WORK TO MINIMIZE THE TIME SOMEONE EXPERIENCES HOMELESSNESS IN OUR COMMUNITY.

Income
$1.6 million
Spending
$863,298
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
7.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 69%
Employees
35
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$85,000, executive director

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

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 85% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 46% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 128% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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

Governance

Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 21% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • 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

    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

    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

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 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 (4)
  1. $149,396 spent. WHITE FLAG EMERGENCY SHELTER DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER PROVIDING SHOWERS, COTS, DINNER, CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST AND SACK LUNCH.
  2. $312,874 spent. EVICTION PREVENTION PROGRAM MEETS THE NEEDS OF THOSE WHO ARE UNABLE TO PAY FOR THEIR RENT DUE TO CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND THEIR CONTROL. CASE MANAGERS WORK DIRECTLY WITH CLIENTS AND COMMUNITY AGENCIES TO ELIMINATE BARRIERS TO ENSURE THAT THEY RECEIVED RENTAL ASSISTANCE QUICKLY IN ORDER TO PREVENT EVICTIONS. EVICTION PREVENTION HELPS WITH LATE RENT, UTILITY PAYMENTS, MOVE-IN FEES, RENT FORGIVENESS, REHOUSING AFTER EVICTION AND LANDLORD ENGAGEMENT.
  3. $25,089 spent. STREET OUTREACH PROGRAM STRIVES TO MAKE A CONNECTION WITH THOSE WHO ARE UNSHELTERED TO DEVELOP A RELATIONSHIP WITH THOSE WHO MAY BE FEARFUL OR UNTRUSTING OF SERVICES OR SERVICE PROVIDERS. OUR GOAL IS TO IDENTIFY BARRIERS, PROVIDE SERVICES AND ENSURE BASIC NEEDS ARE MET BY PROVIDING HYGIENE PRODUCTS, HEALTH PRODUCTS, FOOD AND CLOTHING.
  4. $264,987 spent. BENEFITS NAVIGATION IS A PARTNERSHIP WITH COVERING KIDS & FAMILIES OF INDIANA (CKF) TO BREAKDOWN BARRIERS TO ACCESSING AND UNDERSTANDING HEALTHCARE COVERAGE PROGRAMS BY PROVIDING CERTIFIED BENEFITS NAVIGATORS TO HELP INDIVIDUALS TO RECEIVE COMMUNITY BENEFITS. RAPID REHOUSING PROGRAM SEEKS TO UTILIZE THE RESOURCES AND RELATIONSHIPS CULTIVATED THROUGH LANDLORD ENGAGEMENT TO SEEK OUT HOUSING FOR THOSE WHO ARE STRUGGLING TO MAINTAIN STABILITY. STAFF WORK DIRECTLY WITH LANDLORDS TO IDENTIFY AVAILABLE AFFORDABLE HOUSING OPTIONS THAT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN AVAILABLE TO THE CLIENT DIRECTLY. THROUGH PARTICIPATION IN THE PROGARM CLIENTS RECEIVE ASSISTANCE WITH THE PURCHASE OF HOUSEHOLD NECESSITIES INCLUDING TABLES, CHAIRS, COUCHES AND BEDS. UNITED COMMUNITY IS A COMMUNITY-WIDE INITIATIVE TO DEPLOY AN INNOVATIVE SHARED TECHNOLOGY PLATFORM TO INITIATE AND CLOSE REFERRALS ACROSS MANY ORGANIZATIONS. IT REDUCES BARRIERS TO ACCESS FOR CITIZENS BY STREAMLINING NAVIGATION ACROSS THE MULTITUDE OF SERVICES OFFERED BY OUR HEALTH, EDUCATION AND HUMAN SERVICES SECTORS.

Source: Form 990 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? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 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 July 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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