Charitable Allies Inc, operating under the name Charitable Allies, is located in Indianapolis, IN. The organization was established in 1985. According to its NTEE Classification (I80) the organization is classified as: Legal Services, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Charitable Allies employed 19 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Charitable Allies is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Charitable Allies generated $2.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 33.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.9m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 32.0% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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TO PROVIDE AT GREATLY REDUCED RATES(LOW BONO) OR FOR FREE (PRO BONO) EXCELLENT LEGAL AND LEGAL EDUCATION SERVICES TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND THEIR STAKEHOLDERS (I.E. FOUNDERS DIRECTORS, MEMBERS AND DONORS) THROUGH OUR CHARITABLE LEGAL AID AND EDUCATIONAL
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PROVIDE LEGAL AID LITIGATION REPRESENTATION. MANY NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS ARE UNABLE TO AFFORD EXCELLENT, EXPERIENCE NONPROFIT LEGAL SERVICES. CHARITABLE ALLIES PROVIDES THESE SERVICES AT GREATLY REDUCED (LOW BONO) RATES GENERALLY, AND FOR FREE (PRO BONO) WHEN THE CASE/MATTER IS IN SPECIFIC FURTHERMORE OF THE PUBLIC INTEREST AND RELATED TO THE CORE ISSUES OF GOVERNANCE TAX EXEMPTION AND BOARD LIABILITY. OUR CLIENTS RANGE THE NONPROFIT SPECTRUM, FROM THE ENTITIES WORKING IN THE HUMAN SERVICES SPACE TO CHURCHES, FROM COMMUNITY CENTERS TO SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES AND FROM MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATIONS TO SOCIAL WELFARE ENTITIES, AMONG MANY OTHERS. IN THIS LITIGATION-RELATED PROGRAM WE PRE-LITIGATION NEGOTIATION, LITIGATION REGULATORY INVESTIGATIONS, CONTRACT DISPUTES AND NEARLY ANY OTHER COMMON LEGAL ISSUE FOR WHICH A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION WOULD REQUIRE LITIGATION-RELATED REPRESENTATION.
PROVIDING LEGAL AID TRANSACTIONAL AND GOVERNANCE REPRESENTATION. MANY ORGANIZATIONS ARE UNABLE TO AFFORD EXCELLENT, EXPERIENCED NONPROFIT LEGAL SERVICES. CHARITABLE ALLIES PROVIDES THESE SERVICES AT GREATLY REDUCED (LOW BONO) RATES GENERALLY, AND FOR FREE (PRO BONO) WHEN THE CASE/MATTER IS IN SPECIFIC FURTHERANCE OF THE PUBLIC INTEREST AND RELATED TO THE CORE ISSUES OF GOVERNANCE, TAX EXEMPTION AND BOARD LIABILITY. OUR CLIENTS RANGE THE NONPROFIT SPECTRUM, FROM THE ENTITIES WORKING IN THE HUMAN SERVICES SPACE TO CHURCHES, FROM COMMUNITY CENTERS TO SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES AND FROM MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATIONS TO SOCIAL WELFARE ENTITIES, AMONG MANY OTHERS. WE ASSIST WITH A WIDE VARIETY OF LEGAL NEEDS SUCH AS ACCREDITATION AUDITS, TAX EXEMPTION AND GOVERNANCE, REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS, EMPLOYMENT LAW, CONTRACT ANALYSIS, AND NEARLY ANY OTHER COMMON LEGAL ISSUE FOR WHICH A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION WOULD REQUIRE TRANSACTIONAL AND GOVERNANCE LEGAL REPRESENTATION.
CHARITABLE ALLIES PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL TRAINING TO HELP CLIENTS UNDERSTAND AND COMPLY WITH COMPLEX TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZTION LAWS AND SOURCES OF LIABILITY FOR NONPROFITS AND THEIR STAKEHOLDERS. WE OFTEN PARTNER WITH OTHER NONPROFIT SERVICE PROVIDERS OR CONVENERS (SUCH AS COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS, PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS, AND INSURANCE PROVIDERS) TO PRESENT CONTINUING EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EVENTS ON TOPICS SUCH AS CHANGES OR DEVELOPMENTS IN THE LAW, INDIVIDUAL LIABILITY, AND LABOR EMPLOYMENT POLICIES THAT EFFECT THE DAILY OPERATION OF EVERY NONPROFIT. WE ALSO REGULARLY CONTRIBUTE ARTICLES AND OTHER MATERIALS TO PUBLICATIONS DIRECTED AT THE NONPROFIT SECTOR.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Zachary Kester Director, CEO | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $314,110 |
Robert Miller Program Director | 40 | $139,755 | |
Michael Nelson Director, Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Tina Whittington Director, Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Melissa Coleman Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ashley Garry Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $225,070 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $225,070 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,749,241 |
Investment income | $1 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,985,325 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $314,110 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $188,466 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $669,785 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $102,811 |
Payroll taxes | $68,335 |
Fees for services: Management | $28,250 |
Fees for services: Legal | $63,954 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $145,032 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $78,972 |
Office expenses | $27,858 |
Information technology | $59,686 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $56,071 |
Travel | $3,970 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $10,415 |
Interest | $3,690 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $29,159 |
Insurance | $93,298 |
All other expenses | $10,794 |
Total functional expenses | $1,948,610 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $21,885 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,676 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $118,276 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $42,277 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $81,145 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $421,192 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $34,175 |
Total assets | $720,626 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $78,197 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $27,957 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $421,192 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $60,000 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $34,175 |
Total liabilities | $621,521 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $99,105 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $720,626 |