Indy Foundation
Our purpose is to provide love, faith and financial support by directly supporting minnesota's cancer warriors and their families verse the battle at hand.
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Backback program - received donation from randy shaver foundation to support a backpack program where we provided backpacks filled with goodies to children battling cancer. 2022 goal is to pack and distribute 2000 backpacks ($70,000 value). Provided $1,000 check to one adult and one child battling cancer each month. Emergency gift card fund to help with the rising cost of gas for warriors. $10,000 was allocated to award. Other program expenditures to support minnesota's cancer warriors and their families.
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Mission
Our purpose is to provide love, faith and financial support by directly supporting minnesota's cancer warriors and their families verse the battle at hand.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Indy Foundation 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 90% of comparable charities. See the sources
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- Its integrity score of 80 places it in the top 2% of the 128,026 advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- 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 + methodologyIndy Foundation is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Waite Park, MN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2018 and has been operating for 8 years. Its EIN is 822837628. 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 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $303K in annual revenue. 31 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Indy Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 822837628. 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.
Indy Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States is 90/100.
Indy Foundation is located in Waite Park, MN, United States. The organization was established in 2018 and has been active for 8 years.
Based on official tax filings, Indy Foundation has $303K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 80% for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $4M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Indy Foundation is classified as an Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $303K in annual revenue. The organization has 31 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Indy Foundation. 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, Indy Foundation 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 100% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 80%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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.
Backback program - received donation from randy shaver foundation to support a backpack program where we provided backpacks filled with goodies to children battling cancer. 2022 goal is to pack and distribute 2000 backpacks ($70,000 value). Provided $1,000 check to one adult and one child battling cancer each month. Emergency gift card fund to help with the rising cost of gas for warriors. $10,000 was allocated to award. Other program expenditures to support minnesota's cancer warriors and their families. Indy Foundation is classified as an advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2018.
Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 80%. Its annual revenue of $303K is below the peer average of $4M.
Yes, donations to Indy Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Indy Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 822837628, 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
INDY FOUNDATION is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (11)
Source: Public filings
11 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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7 articles found
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How you can help one Indy foundation continue to bring joy to pediatric cancer patients - WRTV
Victoria Odekomaya: Spearheading the inaugural NAWBO Indy’s BOSS LADIES Magazine - Indianapolis Recorder
Abbey Graves Dancing for INDY Foundation - WJON
INDY Foundation Bowties and Arrows Gala Sells Out, Raises Nearly Quarter-Million Dollars - KNSI
INDY Foundation Holding 5K Fundraiser In September - KNSI
Legendary stallion A.P. Indy, foundation sire of Lane’s End Farm, dies at 31 - Lexington Herald Leader
INDY Foundation Providing Support for Local Cancer Patients - 98.1 - Minnesota's New Country
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 31 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 31 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2018
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Indy Foundation
- What is Indy Foundation?
- Indy Foundation is a advocacy & civil rights supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Waite Park, United States. Backback program - received donation from randy shaver foundation to support a backpack program where we provided backpacks filled with goodies to children battling cancer. 2022 goal is to pack and distribute 2000 backpacks ($70,000 value). Provided $1,000 check to one adult and one child battling cancer each month. Emergency gift card fund to help with the rising cost of gas for warriors. $10,000 was allocated to award. Other program expenditures to support minnesota's cancer warriors and their families.
- When was Indy Foundation founded?
- Indy Foundation was founded in 2018.
- Who leads Indy Foundation?
- Kayla Strand Keenan serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Indy Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Waite Park, MN, United States.
- What is Indy Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Indy Foundation trustworthy?
- Indy Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 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 Indy Foundation's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 822837628.
- What is Indy Foundation's website?
- http://www.im-not-done-yet.com