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Recovery Cafe Hamilton County Inc

EIN 88-2879875 · Fishers, IN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood71 out of 100GovernanceGood74 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

At Recovery Cafe Hamilton County, our mission is to provide a welcoming and supportive community for individuals on their path to recovery in a judgment-free space. Together, we strive to transform lives from recovery and create a more compassionate society.

Income
$211,773
Spending
$198,195
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
1.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 75%
Employees
3
Volunteers
15
Highest pay
$56,003, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 71 out of 100. Higher than 51% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 16% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 25% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 74 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 of 4 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

    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.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 (1)
  1. $154,189 spent. THE RECOVERY CAFE HAMILTON COUNTY STRIVES TO ADDRESS THE MARGINALIZATION AND MULTIPLYING HARM FACED BY MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY WHO MAY EXPERIENCE DIVERSE CHALLENGES RELATED TO RECOVERY. RECOVERY CAFE HAMILTON COUNTY USES THE PROVEN HEALING POWER OF THE RECOVERY CAFE MODEL TO ADDRESS THESE ISSUES AND SUPPORT LONG-TERM RECOVERY TO THOSE AFFECTED BY TRAUMA, SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS AND OTHER ADDICTIONS, MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES, HOUSING INSECURITY, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, GRIEF, ISOLATION AND OTHER RECOVERY CHALLENGES. THE RECOVERY CAFE MODEL INCLUDES FIVE CORE COMPONENTS: 1. RECOVERY CIRCLES: OUR CIRCLES ARE THE HEARTBEAT OF THE CAFE. THEY OFFER A SPACE FOR MEMBERS TO BE TRULY SEEN AND LOVED. PEER RECOVERY SUPPORT SPECIALISTS FACILITATE OUR CIRCLES WHERE MEMBERS SHARE THEIR WEEKLY CHALLENGES, GRATITUDES AND GOALS. WE FACILITATED 132 RECOVERY CIRCLES IN 2023-2024. 2. SCHOOL FOR RECOVERY: CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS FOCUSED ON SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH AS WELL AS GENERAL EDUCATION AND PROVIDE A MEANS FOR MEMBERS TO DEVELOP RECOVERY CAPITAL. THE CLASSES ARE MEMBER-DRIVEN BY TRAINED INSTRUCTORS. 3. COMMUNITY HEALING SPACE: PROVIDES MEMBERS WITH AN INVITING SPACE TO SHARE A MEAL, CONNECT WITH OTHER MEMBERS, REFLECT AND WORK ON RECOVERY GOALS. IN ADDITION, THE HEALING SPACE IS ALSO WHERE PRO-SOCIAL EVENTS OCCUR AND PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARTICIPANTS TO CONNECT, GAIN IDEAS AND INSPIRATION FROM EACH OTHER AND HAVE FUN. PEER SUPPORT SPECIALISTS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE TO CONNECT MEMBERS WITH RESOURCES THAT ADDRESS THEIR BASIC AND RECOVERY NEEDS. WE HAD MORE THAN 600 MEMBER, GUEST, VISITOR AND VOLUNTEER VISITS in 2023-2024. 4. FOOD AND BEVERAGE PROGRAM: WE PROVIDE COFFEE, WATER AND OTHER BEVERAGES, SNACKS AND A MEAL EVERY DAY THE CAFE IS OPEN. WE PROVIDED MORE THAN 800 MEALS IN 2023-2024. 5. MEMBER LEADER PROGRAM: AS A NEW RECOVERY CAFE, WE ARE LAYING THE GROUNDWORK WITH OUR MEMBERS TO BEGIN TO STEP INTO MEMBER LEADER ROLES IN 2024-2025. RECOVERY CAFE HAMILTON COUNTY COLLABORATES WITH MANY COMMUNITY PARTNERS AND WE OFFER OUR SPACE AT NO COST TO COMMUNITY GROUPS SUCH AS CITY AND COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENTS, RECOVERY GROUPS, INDY VET CENTER, HAMILTON COUNTY NONPROFIT EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS AND MORE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 June 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 September 2024.

    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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