Region Iii-a Development and Regional Planning Commission is a 501(c)(4) organization based in Kendallville, Indiana, registered in 1985, with $347,004 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2024)
$347K
▲ 17.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$429K
Net assets
$300K
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 Region Iii-a Development and Regional Planning Commission— 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 Region Iii-a Development and Regional Planning Commission: 8 mo reserves · -24% 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 Region Iii-a Development and Regional Planning Commission— 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 Region Iii-a Development and Regional Planning Commission: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue declined from $391K (FY2013) to $347K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-23.6%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$304K
Total liabilities
$3,716
Net assets
$300K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $347,004▲17.0% | $428,770▼0.1% | $300,346▼21.4% | $304,062▼20.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $296,584▼45.2% | $429,120▲19.7% | $382,112▼25.8% | $383,384▼25.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $541,083▲52.8% | $358,462▲11.5% | $514,648▲55.0% | $515,839▲50.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $354,100▲14.0% | $321,486▲25.4% | $332,027▲10.9% | $343,949▲14.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $310,494▲41.6% | $256,353▼5.3% | $299,413▲22.1% | $299,966▲21.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $219,251▼36.1% | $270,798▼12.1% | $245,272▼17.4% | $246,903▼17.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $343,148▼2.8% | $308,126▼13.2% | $296,819▲13.4% | $298,104▲13.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $352,928▲28.3% | $354,822▼8.3% | $261,797▼0.7% | $262,748▼3.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $275,154▼28.1% | $386,963▼1.9% | $263,691▼29.8% | $271,405▼29.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $382,776▲2.7% | $394,310▲0.5% | $375,500▼3.0% | $384,043▼50.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $372,799▼4.6% | $392,480▼10.0% | $387,034▼4.8% | $768,517▼3.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $390,821 | $436,148▲7.7% | $406,715▼10.4% | $794,612▼7.5% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $404,956▼28.0% | $453,808▲30.0% | $859,369▲18.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $562,571 | $349,138 | $728,183 | 990 |
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Data for Region Iii-a Development and Regional Planning Commission (EIN 35-1349991) 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.