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Exploradoor Inc

EIN 86-2728466 · Indianapolis, IN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak36 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Exploradoor's mission is to connect Central Indiana teens from marginalized communities to career and skill development opportunities and experiences. We are hyper-focused on increasing black, brown and low income teen engagement with opportunities that prepare and inspire them on their journeys to and through post-secondary careers. Our Exploradoor.com platform and dedicated outreach work together to expand youth program use by communities of color and low income households. Our service also strengthens ad extends the organizational capacity of partnering youth organizations by reducing or supplementing the resources needed for recruitment and marketing.

Income
$81,299
Spending
$117,723
Reserves
5.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 60%
Highest pay
$80,000, exective director and management

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

Financial health

Weak: 36 out of 100. Higher than 8% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 55% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 45% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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, 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 (2)
  1. $68,495 spent. Exploradoor Platform & Outreach Program - is the foundational element of the AmbassaDOOR program and Exploradoor generally. The Exploradoor.com platform is home to programs and experiences, including internships and jobs, that are made available and useable to target student users, to enable them to find and apply for experiences that enable their individual educational or career pathways. During 2025, the platform served over 35,000 visitors, half of which were from Indiana and over 70% were from Central Indiana. Outreach regarding the platform is enabled via social media and in person recruiting and promotion via paid college interns.
  2. $38,600 spent. AmbassaDOOR Program involves hiring, training, coaching and support high school interns located in Marion County, Indiana public high schools. During 2025, we provided hands-on, paid work experience to 10 Ambassadors and used them to engage in promotion and outreach to their peers at their respective schools via tabling events, classroom presentations and interactions with students and counselors.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 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 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 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 November 2021.

    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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