Indy Juneteenth Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Indy Juneteenth Inc. is a volunteer-led nonprofit organization dedicated to celebrating Juneteenth through cultural programming, education, community engagement, and economic opportunity. In 2024, the organization produced large-scale public events including its annual Juneteenth festival and cultural celebrations, providing free access to live performances, educational programming, youth activities, and vendor opportunities. Programs served thousands of community members and were delivered in partnership with volunteers, sponsors, and community organizations to promote cultural awareness, civic engagement, and economic inclusion.
- Income
- $183,021
- Spending
- $180,483
- Reserves
- 0.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Highest pay
- $24,651, executive director
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)
- $155,832 spent. ndy Juneteenth Inc. organized and produced its annual Juneteenth Festival and related cultural celebrations, providing free, public access to live performances, cultural education, family activities, community resources, and vendor opportunities. The event highlighted Black history, culture, and economic empowerment while creating a safe and inclusive community gathering space.
- $15,000 spent. Youth, Education, and Community Engagement Programming The organization supported youth and community engagement initiatives connected to its Juneteenth programming, including educational activities, leadership development opportunities, and culturally focused events promoting civic engagement and community pride.
- $15,000 spent. Cultural Events, Pageant, and Community Partnerships Indy Juneteenth Inc. coordinated additional cultural events and community partnership activities, including the Miss Indy Juneteenth Scholarship Pageant and related programming promoting leadership, confidence, and cultural awareness.
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 November 6, 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 March 2021.
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 November 4, 2026.
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