Nonprofit · EIN 30-0279390
INSTITUTE FOR WORKFORCE EXCELLENCE INC
Tax-exempt · INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46204
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $26,945 | $85,838 | -$58,893 | $1,211,011 | $16,705 | $1,194,306 |
| October 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,181,340 | $1,171,218 | $10,122 | $1,345,268 | $92,069 | $1,253,199 |
| October 31, 2024 | 990 | $687,409 | $1,362,874 | -$675,465 | $1,343,824 | $100,747 | $1,243,077 |
| October 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,155,072 | $1,861,932 | -$706,860 | $2,092,307 | $173,765 | $1,918,542 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $20,000
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $6,945
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $9,875
- Other salaries and wages
- $37,153
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $53,017
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $146
- Accounting fees
- $6,825
- Travel
- $1,755
- Program services (functional)
- $78,160
- Management and general (functional)
- $7,678
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,345,268
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,211,011
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $16,705
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,194,306
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,120,501
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $73,805
- Gross receipts
- $26,945
- Employees
- 5
- Volunteers
- 3
- Year formed
- 2004
- State of legal domicile
- IN
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VANESSA GREEN SINDERS | BOARD MEMBER, VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $450,004 | $36,342 |
| TODD HURST | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 13 | $56,220 | $131,179 | $10,107 |
| LORI DANIELSON | BOARD MEMBER, CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KATIE JENNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MATT RUST | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended October 31, 2025: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VANESSA GREEN SINDERS | BOARD MEMBER, VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $410,296 | $46,360 |
| KEVIN BRINEGAR | BOARD MEMBER, VICE CHAIR (END 1/5/24) Former | 1 | $0 | $241,548 | $4,987 |
| TODD HURST | BOARD MEMBER (START 12/13/24) Trustee or director | 13 | $56,784 | $132,496 | $7,228 |
| JASON BEARCE | BOARD MEMBER (END 12/13/24) Former | 10 | $10,000 | $166,455 | $9,541 |
| LORI DANIELSON | BOARD MEMBER, CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KATIE JENNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MATT RUST | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended October 31, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEVIN BRINEGAR | BOARD MEMBER, VICE CHAIR (END 1/5/24) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $534,784 | $58,919 |
| JASON BEARCE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 10 | $17,500 | $168,087 | $18,351 |
| LORI DANIELSON | BOARD MEMBER, CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| VANESSA GREEN SINDERS | BOARD MEMBER, VICE CHAIR (START 1/5/24) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KATIE JENNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MATT RUST | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended October 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEVIN BRINEGAR | BOARD MEMBER, VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $545,831 | $60,068 |
| JASON BEARCE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $178,981 | $17,933 |
| LORI DANIELSON | BOARD MEMBER, CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KATIE JENNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MATT RUST | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 115 W WASHINGTON ST STE 850S, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46204-3499
- In care of
- % DARLA BARNETT
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Vanessa Green Sinders, 115 W Washington St Ste 850 S, Indianapolis, IN 46204
- Signed the 990
- Vanessa Green Sinders, President and CEO
- Phone
- (317) 264-3110
- Website
- WWW.INDIANACHAMBER.COM
- Return prepared by
- Forvis Mazars LLP
Mission
THE INSTITUTE FOR WORKFORCE EXCELLENCE IS DEDICATED TO HELPING INDIANA ATTRACT, DEVELOP AND RETAIN HOOSIER TALENT NEEDED TO DRIVE A HIGHLY SKILLED AND EQUITABLE WORKFORCE.
Program accomplishments
- WORK AND LEARN INDIANA IS THE CATALYST FOR EXPANDING THE CREATION AND USE OF HIGH-QUALITY EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES AS KEY STRATEGY IN RETAINING INDIANA'S TOP TALENT. THE PROGRAM LINKS INDIANA EMPLOYERS, LEARNERS, HIGH SCHOOLS, COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES. IT IS A DYNAMIC, SEARCHABLE DATABASE, MATCHING AND REPORTING SYSTEM THAT ALSO PROVIDES RESOURCES AND GUIDANCE ON WORK-BASED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES.Expenses $59,526
- LAUNCH A TALENT RESOURCE NAVIGATOR, AN ONLINE TOOL DESIGNED TO PROVIDE THE MOST UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION ABOUT EDUCATIONAL AND JOB TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES, IN-DEMAND SKILLS AND EMPLOYMENT DATA FOR INDIANA. THIS EFFORT WILL HELP EMPLOYERS ENHANCE THEIR WORKERS' SKILLS AND INDIVIDUALS LEARN ABOUT WHAT THEY NEED FOR AVAILABLE JOBS.Expenses $18,634
- PROVIDES SKILLS-BASED HIRING, TRAINING AND SUPPORT TO BUSINESSES ACROSS THE STATE. THIS TRAINING PROVIDES EMPLOYERS WITH THE RESOURCES AND KNOWLEDGE TO DIFFERENTIATE THEIR HIRING AND ONBOARDING PROCESSES, OPENING NEW OPPORTUNITIES TO SKILLED CANDIDATES AND BROADENING THE APPLICANT POOL FOR EMPLOYERS.
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | Check at the IRS |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | Check at the IRS |
IRS record
- EIN
- 30-0279390
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Supporting organization of unknown type
- Exempt since
- 2005
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Category (NTEE)
- Employment (J22)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,211,011
- Income (IRS master file)
- $26,945
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $26,945 | $85,838 | $1,211,011 | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | October 2025 | $1,181,340 | $1,171,218 | $1,345,268 | XML |
| 990-T | October 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | October 2024 | $687,409 | $1,362,874 | $1,343,824 | XML |
| 990-T | October 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | October 2023 | $1,155,072 | $1,861,932 | $2,092,307 | XML |
| 990-T | October 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | October 2022 | $1,488,800 | $2,058,107 | $2,745,339 | IRS |
| 990-T | October 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | October 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | October 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 30-0279390).
Questions about INSTITUTE FOR WORKFORCE EXCELLENCE INC
- What is the EIN of INSTITUTE FOR WORKFORCE EXCELLENCE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of INSTITUTE FOR WORKFORCE EXCELLENCE INC is 30-0279390.
- Is INSTITUTE FOR WORKFORCE EXCELLENCE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2005.
- Are donations to INSTITUTE FOR WORKFORCE EXCELLENCE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Supporting organization of unknown type).
- Which annual return does INSTITUTE FOR WORKFORCE EXCELLENCE INC file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of INSTITUTE FOR WORKFORCE EXCELLENCE INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did INSTITUTE FOR WORKFORCE EXCELLENCE INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of INSTITUTE FOR WORKFORCE EXCELLENCE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Vanessa Green Sinders.
- Who are the officers and directors of INSTITUTE FOR WORKFORCE EXCELLENCE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 1 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does INSTITUTE FOR WORKFORCE EXCELLENCE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $26,945, expenses of $85,838 and total assets of $1,211,011 at year end.
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