Tradewinds Services Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Tradewinds Services Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Merrillville, Indiana, registered in 1969, with $18,456,140 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
3198 E 83rd Pl, Merrillville, IN, 46410 EIN 35-1139485 Since 1969
Revenue (FY2023)
$18.5M
▲ 10.0% vs prior year
Health median: $840K
Expenses (FY2023)
$17.6M
Net assets
$15.0M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
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 Tradewinds Services Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating10 mo reserves · +5% margin
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 Tradewinds Services Inc: 10 mo reserves · +5% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
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 Tradewinds Services Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
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 Tradewinds Services Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 3198 E 83rd Pl, Merrillville, IN, 46410
- City
- Merrillville
- State
- Indiana
- Category
- Health Care
- Subcategory
- Rehabilitative Care
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $11.5M (FY2013) to $18.5M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $2.0MNet assets $15.0M
Operating margin
4.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$17.0M
Total liabilities
$2.0M
Net assets
$15.0M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $18,456,140▲10.0% | $17,575,546▲7.9% | $14,992,346▲6.2% | $16,996,623▲8.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $16,771,707▲13.6% | $16,293,192▲6.8% | $14,111,752▲3.5% | $15,622,131▼2.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $14,758,971▼17.2% | $15,253,486▲8.6% | $13,633,237▼3.5% | $15,998,577▼2.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $17,815,870▲17.4% | $14,051,071▼1.4% | $14,127,752▲36.3% | $16,383,784▲8.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $15,176,845▲8.3% | $14,255,917▲4.7% | $10,362,953▲9.8% | $15,136,085▲13.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $14,009,748▼5.0% | $13,611,591▼3.6% | $9,442,025▲4.4% | $13,338,010▼0.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $14,743,161▲15.7% | $14,124,472▲17.1% | $9,043,868▲7.3% | $13,429,462▲8.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $12,739,989▲4.2% | $12,063,067▲5.9% | $8,425,179▲8.7% | $12,404,364▲5.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $12,228,883▲12.9% | $11,387,238▲6.4% | $7,748,257▲12.2% | $11,789,803▲8.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $10,832,208▼6.1% | $10,702,116▲7.1% | $6,906,612▲1.9% | $10,864,290▼0.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $11,534,330 | $9,990,819 | $6,776,520 | $10,949,862 | 990 |
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.
Grants received · $548K total
23 grants to Tradewinds Services Inc totaling $548K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sourceamerica | 14c transition, emergency support grant, growth, technology, & modernization grant, npa training vouchers, training, compliance, & certification grant | 2024 | $69,154 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Sourceamerica | 14c transition, emergency support grant, growth, technology, & modernization grant, npa training vouchers, training, compliance, & certification grant | 2023 | $128,090 |
| Community Foundation of Northwest Indiana Inc | Sponsorship | 2023 | $8,700 |
| Sourceamerica | 14c transition, emergency support grant, growth, technology, & modernization grant, npa training vouchers, training, compliance, & certification grant | 2022 | $94,120 |
| Early Learning Indiana Inc | Build learn grow grant | 2022 | $11,484 |
| Community Foundation of Northwest Indiana Inc | Sponsorship | 2022 | $8,000 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | General support | 2022 | $7,500 |
| Sourceamerica | Qwe, ers, growth, technology, & modernization, npa training vouchers, training, compliance, & certification grants | 2021 | $47,566 |
| Early Learning Indiana Inc | Cbs grant | 2021 | $9,000 |
| Community Foundation of Northwest Indiana Inc | Sponsorship | 2021 | $8,600 |
| Community Foundation of Northwest Indiana Inc | Sponsorship | 2020 | $11,000 |
| Sourceamerica | Economic impact payment assistance grant,ppe | 2020 | $8,704 |
| Sourceamerica | Economic impact payment assistance grant,ppe | 2020 | $8,704 |
| Early Learning Indiana Inc | Cbs grant | 2020 | $8,104 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Tradewinds Services Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Tradewinds Services Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 35-1139485, based in Merrillville, Indiana. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Tradewinds Services Inc's EIN?
- Tradewinds Services Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 35-1139485.
- How much revenue does Tradewinds Services Inc report?
- Tradewinds Services Inc reported $18,456,140 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Tradewinds Services Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Tradewinds Services Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Tradewinds Services Inc (EIN 35-1139485) 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.