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91 Place Incorporated

EIN 85-1370558 · Indianapolis, IN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

91 PLACE ESTABLISHES CONSISTENT, HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS WITH YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS THROUGH STABLE HOUSING, MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORTS, AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES.

Income
$2.6 million
Spending
$2.3 million
Spent on programs
70%
Reserves
1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 54%
Employees
53
Volunteers
52
Highest pay
$129,386, ceo

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: 65 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 31% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 28% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    70% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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

    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 (5)
  1. $765,406 spent. 91 PLACE IS A LOW BARRIER TRANSITIONAL HOUSING FOR YOUTH. RESIDENTS ARE ADOLESCENTS TRANSITIONING TO ADULTHOOD, AGES 18-24, AND CAN STAY FOR TWO YEARS. THIS GIVES THEM TIME-BOUND SPACE TO FURTHER THEIR EDUCATION, OBTAIN A JOB, SAVE MONEY AND CREATE HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS. RESIDENTS PARTICIPATE IN LIFE SKILLS CURRICULUM, A MENTORSHIP PROGRAM AND EVIDENCE BASED THERAPY TO LEARN SKILLS THEY NEED TO BE INDEPENDENT ADULTS. THE ORGANIZATION HOUSES 12 RESIDENTS ACROSS 3 HOMES. IN 2024, 26 YOUNG ADULTS STAYED FOR AN AVERAGE OF 110 DAYS.
  2. $345,156 spent. 91 PLACE EMPLOYS TRAUMA-INFORMED AND TRAUMA RESPONSIVE CARE FOR OUR YOUTH. FROM ITS BEGINNING, 91 PLACE HAS PROVIDED ITS RESIDENTS ACCESS TO THIS TYPE OF CARE. IN 2022, 91 PLACE RECEIVED FUNDING TO OPEN A THERAPY CENTER THAT EXPANDED SERVICES TO ALUMNI AND OTHER MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY AT LOW OR NO COST. IN 2024 THE THERAPY CENTER - NEAR EASTSIDE COUNSELING SERVED 81 COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN ADDITION TO 26 RESIDENTS. A MAJORITY OF CLIENTS RECEIVED ACCESS TO THERAPY AT NO OUT-OF-POCKET COSTS TO THE CLIENT.
  3. $478,701 spent. ONE OF 91 PLACE'S KEY OBJECTIVES IS TO ENSURE YOUTH HAVE ACCESS TO EMPLOYMENT AND EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES. IN 2023, 91 PLACE EXPANDED WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BY CREATING AN INNOVATIVE SELF-SUSTAINING MODEL FOR YOUTH TO RECEIVE ON-THE-JOB SKILLS TRAINING, EMPLOYMENT OPTIONS, AND AID IN LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WITH THE OPENING OF A COFFEE SHOP. THE SHOP INVESTED 3800 HOURS INTO YOUTH EMPLOYMENT IN 2024. THE AVERAGE BARISTA PARTICIPATED FOR 110 DAYS AND EARNED 3,500 IN THE PROGRAM.
  4. $35,925 spent. AFTERCARE AND ALUMNI SUPPORT IS AN EVIDENCE-BASED SUPPORT FOR CONTINUED SUCCESS. IN 2024, 91 PLACE FORMALIZED OUR AFTERCARE SUPPORT BY LAUNCHING THE COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM IS CRUCIAL IN HELPING OUR ALUMNI REMAIN HOUSED. CASE MANAGERS WORK WITH HOUSING PROGRAM ALUMNI FOR 6 MONTHS AFTER TRANSITION TO INDEPENDENCE. ALUMS HAVE ACCESS TO A CASE MANAGER ON AN AS-NEEDED BASIS FOR 3 YEARS AFTER COMPLETION OF THE PROGRAM. IN 2024, THE COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM HELPED 20 YOUNG ADULTS REMAIN HOUSED.
  5. AFTERCARE AND ALUMNI SUPPORT IS AN EVIDENCE-BASED SUPPORT FOR CONTINUED SUCCESS. IN 2024, 91 PLACE FORMALIZED OUR AFTERCARE SUPPORT BY LAUNCHING THE COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM IS CRUCIAL IN HELPING OUR ALUMNI REMAIN HOUSED. CASE MANAGERS WORK WITH HOUSING PROGRAM ALUMNI FOR 6 MONTHS AFTER TRANSITION TO INDEPENDENCE. ALUMS HAVE ACCESS TO A CASE MANAGER ON AN AS-NEEDED BASIS FOR 3 YEARS AFTER COMPLETION OF THE PROGRAM. IN 2024, THE COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM HELPED 20 YOUNG ADULTS REMAIN HOUSED.

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 October 2020.

    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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