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Carmel Christkindlmarkt Inc

The mission of christkindlmarkt is to benefit the community by conducting educational and cultureal activities in germanic culture through lectures, story-telling, discussions, musical performance, cultural presentation, and an …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About Carmel Christkindlmarkt Inc

The Carmel Christkindlmarkt is bringing the charm of a long standing European tradition to the heart of Carmel, Indiana. Guests will experience handmade gifts, Germanic inspired food, drink and ice skating!

Founded
Headquarters
Carmel, IN
Foundation type
509(a)(3) Type I
NTEE code
A23
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2017

Mission

The mission of christkindlmarkt is to benefit the community by conducting educational and cultureal activities in germanic culture through lectures, story-telling, discussions, musical performance, cultural presentation, and an annual christkindlmarkt festival.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United States
Program spending This charity: 51%
Peer average: 75%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 3.60%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.51
Program$0.51

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Carmel Christkindlmarkt Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 97% of similar organizations. See the sources
  • It is one of the better-documented arts & culture charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 87% of the 55,580 arts & culture charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a donation page
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Carmel Christkindlmarkt Inc is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Carmel, IN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2017 and has been operating for 9 years. Its EIN is 821460659. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $3M in annual revenue. 19 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Carmel Christkindlmarkt Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 821460659. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Carmel Christkindlmarkt Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.

Carmel Christkindlmarkt Inc is located in Carmel, IN, United States. The organization was established in 2017 and has been active for 9 years.

Based on official tax filings, Carmel Christkindlmarkt Inc has $3M in annual revenue. It allocates 51% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 75% for arts & culture charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Carmel Christkindlmarkt Inc is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a 509(a)(3) Type I. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $3M in annual revenue. The organization has 19 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Carmel Christkindlmarkt Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Carmel Christkindlmarkt Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 51% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 75%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

The Carmel Christkindlmarkt is bringing the charm of a long standing European tradition to the heart of Carmel, Indiana. Guests will experience handmade gifts, Germanic inspired food, drink and ice skating! Carmel Christkindlmarkt Inc is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2017.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 51% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 75%. Its annual revenue of $3M is well above the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Carmel Christkindlmarkt Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Carmel Christkindlmarkt Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 821460659, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
51% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
9

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

WI
William S••••••
Current Board Chair

Officers & trustees (8)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Attendance stabilizing at Carmel Christkindlmarkt - Current Publishing
Jun 2026
www.youarecurrent.com
Carmel Christkindlmarkt reports revenue surplus amidst ongoing investigation - IndyStar
Jun 2026
www.indystar.com
Carmel Christkindlmarkt investigation expected to be complete soon - Current Publishing
Jun 2026
youarecurrent.com
Carmel Christkindlmarkt announces its 2026 dates, hours - WTHR
Apr 2026
www.wthr.com
Carmel Christkindlmarkt announces 2026 season dates, hours - Fox 59
Apr 2026
fox59.com
Carmel Christkindlmarkt names new Chief Executive Officer - The Hamilton County Reporter
Feb 2026
readthereporter.com
Carmel Christkindlmarkt announces new CEO - Current Publishing
Feb 2026
youarecurrent.com
Form filed
$2.7M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Carmel Christkindlmarkt featured on "TODAY" show with Matt Standridge - WTHR
Dec 2025
www.wthr.com
Carmel Christkindlmarkt named USA Today’s No. 1 holiday market for 2025 - WISH-TV
Dec 2025
www.wishtv.com
'TODAY' show to feature Carmel Christkindlmarkt Friday morning - WTHR
Dec 2025
www.wthr.com
Form filed
$2.6M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.7M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.9M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture this charity 133,127
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,249
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 19 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 19 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2017
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Carmel Christkindlmarkt Inc

What is Carmel Christkindlmarkt Inc?
Carmel Christkindlmarkt Inc is a arts & culture 509(a)(3) type i based in Carmel, United States. The Carmel Christkindlmarkt is bringing the charm of a long standing European tradition to the heart of Carmel, Indiana. Guests will experience handmade gifts, Germanic inspired food, drink and ice skating!
When was Carmel Christkindlmarkt Inc founded?
Carmel Christkindlmarkt Inc was founded in 2017.
Who leads Carmel Christkindlmarkt Inc?
William Stephan serves as Current Board Chair.
Where is Carmel Christkindlmarkt Inc located?
Headquartered in Carmel, IN, United States.
What is Carmel Christkindlmarkt Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 51% of expenses go to program services.
Is Carmel Christkindlmarkt Inc trustworthy?
Carmel Christkindlmarkt Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Carmel Christkindlmarkt Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 821460659.
What is Carmel Christkindlmarkt Inc's website?
http://www.carmelchristkindlmarkt.com