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Indiana Agriculture Nutrient Alliance Inc

EIN 82-3764890 · Indianapolis, IN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceFair61 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO IMPROVE EDUCATION AND AWARENESS OF EFFECTIVE BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES. BECAUSE FARMERS ARE IN THE BEST POSITION TO DETERMINE THE PRACTICES THAT ARE MOST APPROPRIATE ON THEIR OWN FARMS TO ACHIEVE REDUCTIONS IN NUTRIENT LOSS, THE ALLIANCE WILL INCREASE PARTNERSHIPS WITH EXISTING PROGRAMS TO IMPROVE NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT AND SOIL HEALTH AND, ULTIMATELY, INDIANA'S WATER QUALITY.

Income
$282,777
Spending
$246,452
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
16.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 47%
Employees
0
Volunteers
14
Highest pay
$129,000, executive director

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

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 81% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 16.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 26% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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

Governance

Fair: 61 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 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 July 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 (1)
  1. $205,192 spent. IANA LEADS STATEWIDE EFFORTS TO RAISE FARMER AWARENESS AND EDUCATION AROUND VETTED BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES THAT IMPROVE FARM VIABILITY, ENHANCE SOIL HEALTH AND IMPROVE NUTRIENT USE EFFICIENCY, ULTIMATELY MINIMIZING OFF-FARM IMPACTS OF NUTRIENT LOSS. CONTENT IS SHARED WITH PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS TO ENHANCE REACH. EFFORTS INCLUDE PROVIDING ONLINE RESOURCES, DIGITAL AND RADIO AWARENESS ADVERTISING, AND SOCIAL MEDIA SUPPORT.IANA PARTNERS WITH THE AGRIBUSINESS COUNCIL OF INDIANA TO HELP SUPPORT THE INDIANA 4R CERTIFICATION PROGRAM THROUGH PROVIDING OUTREACH AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE SUPPORT.IANA IS PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO THE FARMERS FOR SOIL HEALTH COVER CROP PROGRAM THROUGH PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION SUPPORT, AS WELL AS GENERAL EDUCATION AND OUTREACH.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 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 July 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 May 2019.

    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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