Elkhartcares Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
ELKHARTCARES EXISTS TO EASE PEOPLE'S HARDSHIPS AND BRING A BIT OF UNEXPECTED JOY INTO THEIR LIVES. WE BELIEVE IN SUPPORTING THE CITIZENS AND ESTABLISHMENTS IN THE COMMUNITY THAT NEED A HELPING HAND, WITH OUR NEIGHBORS-HELPING-NEIGHBORS APPROACH. TODAY, OUR OFFERINGS OF ASSISTANCE AND OPPORTUNITY ARE GIVEN WITH THE VISION OF BUILDING A COMMUNITY WHERE THE POWER OF GOODWILL KEEPS ON GIVING. 100% OF DONATIONS GO DIRECTLY TO PROGRAMS, THANKS TO A GRANT COVERING ALL ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS.
- Income
- $135,365
- Spending
- $132,412
- Reserves
- 8.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Highest pay
- $70,000, executive di
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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, 2024, 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, 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)
- $13,465 spent. MY OWN DOOR - FOCUSES ON HELPING FAMILIES WITH ESSENTIAL NEEDS. ELKHARTCARES WORKS DIRECTLY WITH THE SCHOOL DISTRICT TO LEARN ABOUT WAYS TO SUPPORT THE FAMILIES IN THE COMMUNITY IN NEED OF ASSISTANCE. THANKS TO A DEDICATED GRANT THAT COVERS 100% OF ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES, EVERY DONOR DOLLAR GOES DIRECTLY TO SUPPORTING PROGRAM SERVICES-MAXIMIZING COMMUNITY IMPACT WITHOUT OVERHEAD DEDUCTIONS.
- $13,063 spent. READING HEARTS - SUPPORT THE LOCAL LIBRARY SUMMER READING PROGRAM. THANKS TO A DEDICATED GRANT THAT COVERS 100% OF ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES, EVERY DONOR DOLLAR GOES DIRECTLY TO SUPPORTING PROGRAM SERVICES-MAXIMIZING COMMUNITY IMPACT WITHOUT OVERHEAD DEDUCTIONS.
- CLIMB THE LADDER - SCHOLARSHIPS GIVEN TO ALLOW HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO TAKE COLLEGE CREDITS. SCHOLARSHIPS FOR GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS. THANKS TO A DEDICATED GRANT THAT COVERS 100% OF ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES, EVERY DONOR DOLLAR GOES DIRECTLY TO SUPPORTING PROGRAM SERVICES-MAXIMIZING COMMUNITY IMPACT WITHOUT OVERHEAD DEDUCTIONS.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 2024.
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 February 2018.
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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