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Trinity Haven Inc

EIN 82-5358554 · Indianapolis, IN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong95 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TRINITY HAVEN PROVIDES SAFE, AFFIRMING HOUSING FOR LGBTQ YOUTH EXPERIENCING HOUSING INSTABILITY.

Income
$913,655
Spending
$840,971
Spent on programs
69%
Reserves
15.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 85%
Employees
13
Volunteers
147
Highest pay
$102,708, 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

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 86% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 15.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 10% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    69% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 14 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: 95 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (human services, $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

    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

    0 of 5

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

  • 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, 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 (2)
  1. $299,412 spent. TRINITY HAVEN'S PROGRAMS ARE CENTERED AROUND LGBTQ+ YOUNG PEOPLE WHO ARE EXPERIENCING HOUSING INSTABILITY AND/OR HOMELESSNESS, INTERVENING BEFORE THE YOUNG PEOPLE EXPERIENCE CHRONIC HOMELESSNESS, IN ORDER TO HELP THEM PURSUE THEIR EDUCATIONAL AND EMPLOYMENT GOALS, ADDRESS THEIR HEALTH AND WELLNESS, AND BUILD COMMUNITY, TO DEVELOP THE SKILLS NEEDED TO THRIVE IN THE WORLD INDEPENDENTLY. THE TRANSITIONAL LIVING PROGRAM (TLP) PROVIDES UP TO 24MONTHS OF SHARED HOUSING AND SUPPORT TO LGBTQ+ YOUNG PEOPLE BETWEEN THE AGES OF 18-24 IN THE STATE OF INDIANA. YOUNG PEOPLE HAVE THEIR OWN BEDROOM, BUT SHARE LIVING SPACE IN A 100-YEAR-OLD HOME OWNED BY TRINITY HAVEN. TOTAL YOUTH SERVED IN 2024: 15
  2. $284,017 spent. THE HOST HOMES PROGRAM (HHP) PROVIDES APPROXIMATELY 6 MONTHS OF HOUSING IN THE PRIVATE HOME OF A VOLUNTEER HOST TO LGBTQ+ YOUNG PEOPLE BETWEEN THE AGES OF 16-24 IN INDIANAPOLIS/MARION COUNTY AND THE SURROUNDING COUNTIES. YOUNG PEOPLE HAVE THEIR OWN BEDROOM, BUT SHARE LIVING SPACE WITH THE HOSTS WHO ARE VOLULNTEERS, TRAINED AND SUPPORTED BY TRINITY HAVEN. TOTAL NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED IN 2024: 16

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since November 2018.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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