Childrens Policy & Law Initiative of Indiana is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Indianapolis, Indiana, registered in 2013, with $350,080 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2024)
$350K
▼ 8.2% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2024)
$413K
Net assets
$292K
Employees
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Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Childrens Policy & Law Initiative of Indiana— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Childrens Policy & Law Initiative of Indiana: 8 mo reserves · -18% margin earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Childrens Policy & Law Initiative of Indiana— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Childrens Policy & Law Initiative of Indiana: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $72K (FY2017) to $350K (FY2024) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-18.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$302K
Total liabilities
$9,239
Net assets
$292K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $350,080▼8.2% | $412,968▲52.5% | $292,372▼17.7% | $301,611▼15.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $381,252▲38.6% | $270,771▲96.0% | $355,260▲45.1% | $355,260▲45.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $275,066▲944% | $138,161▲94.7% | $244,779▲127% | $244,779▲127% | 990 |
| 2021 | $26,338▼65.8% | $70,965▲55.8% | $107,874▼29.3% | $107,874▼29.3% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $77,083▼50.5% | $45,543▼61.5% | $152,501▲26.1% | $152,501▲26.1% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $155,612▲37.9% | $118,370▲45.7% | $120,961▲44.5% | $120,961▲44.5% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $112,869▲57.2% | $81,217▲92.5% | $83,719▲60.8% | $83,719▲60.8% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $71,792 | $42,193 | $52,067 | $52,067 | 990EZ |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
9 grants to Childrens Policy & Law Initiative of Indiana totaling $1.2M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis Foundation Inc | Safe, respected, and heard yjlp year 3 | 2024 | $225,000 |
| National Urban League Inc | Direct grants to small businesses | 2024 | $100,000 |
| Indianapolis Foundation Inc | Safe, respected and heard yjlp 2nd year | 2023 | $289,339 |
| National Urban League Inc | Direct grants to small businesses | 2023 | $100,000 |
| Indianapolis Foundation Inc | Indiana coalition for youth justice and the annual | 2022 | $212,000 |
| National Urban League Inc | Direct grants to small businesses | 2022 | $100,000 |
| Indianapolis Foundation Inc | Positive school discipline expansion project | 2019 | $50,000 |
| Central Indiana Community Foundation Inc | Positive school discipline institute master traini | 2018 | $67,500 |
| Central Indiana Community Foundation Inc | Advocates for indiana children--graduate assistant | 2015 | $50,000 |
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Data for Childrens Policy & Law Initiative of Indiana (EIN 45-5626962) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.