Steward Speakers Inc
Present prominent and credible AfricanAmericans to the greater Indianapolis community surrounding cities and midwest states
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Since 1986, Steward Speakers has brought nationally recognized leaders to the people of Indianapolis. This isn’t your average keynote. Our speakers see you, answer your questions, and inspire you to reach for more. We are more than just talk.
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Mission
Present prominent and credible AfricanAmericans to the greater Indianapolis community surrounding cities and midwest states
Focus areas & reach
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· vs. 8 similar charities in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Steward Speakers Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 96% of the 1,276,615 charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. Explore United States
- GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 90% of the 584,479 charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- government registration
- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- 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 + methodologySteward Speakers Inc is a registered nonprofit based in Indianapolis, IN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2011 and has been operating for 15 years. Its EIN is 453193332. 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 83/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $264K in annual revenue. 44 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Steward Speakers Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 453193332. 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.
Steward Speakers Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 83/100. 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 83 ('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 charities in United States is 90/100.
Steward Speakers Inc is located in Indianapolis, IN, United States. The organization was established in 2011 and has been active for 15 years.
Based on official tax filings, Steward Speakers Inc has $264K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 77% for charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
No red flags have been detected for Steward Speakers 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, Steward Speakers 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 100% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 77%). 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.
Since 1986, Steward Speakers has brought nationally recognized leaders to the people of Indianapolis. This isn’t your average keynote. Our speakers see you, answer your questions, and inspire you to reach for more. We are more than just talk. Steward Speakers Inc is registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2011.
Yes, donations to Steward Speakers Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Steward Speakers Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 453193332, 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
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): 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.
STEWARD SPEAKERS INC 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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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (13)
Source: Public filings
13 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 44 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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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 · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 44 officers on file
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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 · 2011
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
GiveRadar builds each profile primarily from official government charity registries, supplemented where available by third-party nonprofit databases and news archives, and combines it into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. The exact sources for this charity are listed above. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.
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Quick facts about Steward Speakers Inc
- What is Steward Speakers Inc?
- Steward Speakers Inc is a publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Indianapolis, United States. Since 1986, Steward Speakers has brought nationally recognized leaders to the people of Indianapolis. This isn’t your average keynote. Our speakers see you, answer your questions, and inspire you to reach for more. We are more than just talk.
- When was Steward Speakers Inc founded?
- Steward Speakers Inc was founded in 2011.
- Who leads Steward Speakers Inc?
- Matthew Steward serves as President.
- Where is Steward Speakers Inc located?
- Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN, United States.
- What is Steward Speakers Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Steward Speakers Inc trustworthy?
- Steward Speakers Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 83 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 Steward Speakers Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 453193332.
- What is Steward Speakers Inc's website?
- http://www.stewardspeakers.org