Nonprofit · EIN 35-1112290
NORTHWEST INDIANA COMMUNITY ACTION CORP
Tax-exempt · CROWN POINT, IN 46307
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $37,551,116 | $37,606,757 | -$55,641 | $14,547,335 | $5,931,173 | $8,616,162 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $37,373,131 | $36,880,559 | $492,572 | $14,066,448 | $5,400,140 | $8,666,308 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $38,186,318 | $36,811,275 | $1,375,043 | $13,169,290 | $4,995,554 | $8,173,736 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $33,130,634
- of which government grants
- $32,543,959
- Program service revenue
- $4,285,636
- Investment income
- $63,508
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$92,178
- Net income from fundraising events
- $12,835
- Net income from gaming
- $6,671
- Other revenue
- $71,338
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $23,330,430
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $732,620
- Other salaries and wages
- $8,171,011
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $11,488,679
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $17,609
- Accounting fees
- $67,185
- Occupancy
- $783,834
- Travel
- $132,601
- Depreciation
- $13,513
- Program services (functional)
- $34,878,459
- Management and general (functional)
- $2,484,922
- Fundraising (functional)
- $243,376
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $14,066,448
- Total assets, end of year
- $14,547,335
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $5,931,173
- Net assets, end of year
- $8,616,162
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $22,500
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $8,480,152
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $136,010
- Gross receipts
- $39,969,933
- Employees
- 235
- Volunteers
- 144
- Year formed
- 1965
- 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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JENNIFER TROWBRIDGE | PRESIDENT/CHIEF EXECUTIVE Officer | 36 | $201,211 | $8,048 |
| JENNIFER MALONE | CHIEF SERVICES OFFICER Officer | 36 | $143,254 | $45,955 |
| JONATHAN EDWARDS | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 36 | $152,170 | $25,101 |
| JORDAN STANFILL | CHIEF HOUSING OFFICER Officer | 20 | $134,429 | $22,453 |
| JESSICA SITARAS | VP OF HUMAN RESOURCES AND IT Highest-paid employee | 36 | $112,967 | $4,812 |
| BRIAN WEICHERT | VP OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Highest-paid employee | 20 | $105,026 | $5,417 |
| DEBORAH KRISTOFF | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HARRY LANGBEHN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEANNE WEASE | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM KNAUFF | VICE-CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW KYRES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BEN SCHOTTEL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELLIS DUMAS III | BOARD MEMBER EXIT 10/2025 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM STARIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIE ANDERSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
9 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOUIS GONZALEZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MAGGIE CLIFTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARIA BECERRA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARY IDSTEIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NICHOLAS NEAL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PHYLLIS SCHROEDER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SHANNON COTHARON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TIMOTHY BROWN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| YOLANDA DAVIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 26 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Trowbridge | President/Chief Executive Officer | 36 | $201,000 | $8,933 |
| Jennifer Malone | Chief Operations Officer Officer | 40 | $131,544 | $36,307 |
| Jonathan Edwards | Chief Financial Officer Officer | 36 | $133,909 | $22,092 |
| Jordan Stanfill | Chief Housing Officer Officer | 20 | $128,224 | $5,702 |
| Maria Becerra | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeanne Wease | Chairperson Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Deborah Kristoff | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Harry Langbehn | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Julie Anderson | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Timothy Brown | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Maggie Clifton | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Howard Conner | Board Member - Exit 07/2024 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Yolanda Davis | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Louis Gonzalez | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mary Idstein | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tim Knauff | Vice-Chairperson Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Andrew Kyres | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sharron Liggons | Board Member - Exit 01/2024 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Nicholas Neal | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Andrea Proulx-Buinicki | Board Member - Exit 01/2024 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Nina Robinson | Board Member - Exit 01/2024 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Phyllis Schroeder | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jim Starin | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Shannon Cotharon | Board Member - Start 08/2024 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ellis Dumas III | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ben Schottel | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 25 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JENNIFER TROWBRIDGE | PRESIDENT/CHIEF EXECUTIVE Officer | 40 | $165,085 | $0 | $6,287 |
| JENNIFER MALONE | CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER Officer | 40 | $115,476 | $0 | $32,856 |
| JORDAN STANFILL | SEE SCHEDULE O Officer | 40 | $47,977 | $87,629 | $6,913 |
| ROBYN FREEL | FINANCE DIRECTOR (THRU 07/2023) Officer | 40 | $77,212 | $0 | $14,272 |
| JONATHAN EDWARDS | VP OF FINANCE (BEG. 10/2023) Officer | 40 | $28,058 | $0 | $2,919 |
| MARIA BECERRA | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JEANNE WEASE | VICE-CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBORAH KRISTOFF | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| HARRY LANGBEHN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIE ANDERSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TIMOTHY BROWN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MAGGIE CLIFTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| HOWARD CONNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| YOLANDA DAVIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TAMARA GINGERICH | ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LOUIE GONZALEZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY IDSTEIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM KNAUFF | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW KYRES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SHARRON LIGGONS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| NICHOLAS NEAL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW PROULX-BUINICKI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| NINA ROBINSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PHYLLIS SCHROEDER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM STARIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 5240 FOUNTAIN DR, CROWN POINT, IN 46307-1084
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- JENNIFER TROWBRIDGE, 5240 FOUNTAIN DRIVE, CROWN POINT, IN 46307
- Signed the 990
- JENNIFER TROWBRIDGE, PRESIDENT/CEO
- Phone
- (219) 794-1829
- Website
- COACTION.CARE
- Return prepared by
- BARNES DENNIG & CO LTD
Mission
COACTION ENVISIONS THE PEOPLE OF NORTHWEST INDIANA FLOURISHING REGARDLESS OF INCOME, ABILITY OR AGE. THUS, PEOPLE EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL HARDSHIP FIND OPPORTUNITIES, RESOURCES AND RESPECT AT COACTION.
Program accomplishments
- COMMUNITY SERVICES: PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO INCOME-ELIGIBLE PERSONS IN AMELIORATING THE CAUSES AND CONSEQUENCES OF POVERTY. PRIMARY AREAS OF SUPPORT INCLUDE SECTION 8 HOUSING, WOMEN, INFANTS AND CHILDREN (WIC), ASSET BUILDING, PROVIDING INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE, AND OTHER SERVICES TO THE RESIDENTS OF THE SIX-COUNTY AREA LOCATED IN NORTHWEST INDIANA. DURING THE CALENDAR YEAR, MORE THAN 59,450 INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WERE SERVED BY COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS.Expenses $20,369,992 · grants $10,082,335 · revenue $4,285,636
- ENERGY SERVICES: ASSISTS LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS IN CITIES, SUBURBS AND RURAL COMMUNITIES WITH UTILITY BILLS. THROUGH ENERGY ASSISTANCE AND WEATHERIZATION PROGRAMS, WE WERE ABLE TO PROVIDE COMFORTABLE HOME ENVIRONMENTS FOR NEARLY 18,500 HOUSEHOLDS DURING THE CALENDAR YEAR.Expenses $8,055,783 · grants $7,215,023
- AGING SERVICES: PROVIDES HELP TO OLDER AND DISABLED PERSONS TO SECURE AND MAINTAIN MAXIMUM INDEPENDENCE AND DIGNITY IN A HOME ENVIRONMENT, REMOVE BARRIERS TO INDEPENDENCE FOR OLDER PERSONS, PROVIDE INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE AND PROVIDE CONTINUING CARE FOR VULNERABLE ELDERLY AND DISABLED PERSONS. THE PROGRAM SPECIALIZES IN CASE MANAGEMENT, AS WELL AS IN-HOME AND COMMUNITY SERVICES THAT ARE NECESSARY TO AVOID OR DELAY NURSING FACILITY PLACEMENT. DURING THE CALENDAR YEAR, MORE THAN 12,000 PERSONS WERE ASSISTED THROUGH THESE PROGRAMS.Expenses $6,452,684 · grants $6,033,072
- OTHER MISCELLANEOUS PROGRAMS.0
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. 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 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 35-1112290
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1966
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Community improvement and capacity building (S21)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $14,547,335
- Income (IRS master file)
- $39,969,933
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $37,551,116 | $37,606,757 | $14,547,335 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $37,373,131 | $36,880,559 | $14,066,448 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $38,186,318 | $36,811,275 | $13,169,290 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $41,176,460 | $40,513,173 | $11,271,587 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | 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 35-1112290).
Questions about NORTHWEST INDIANA COMMUNITY ACTION CORP
- What is the EIN of NORTHWEST INDIANA COMMUNITY ACTION CORP?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NORTHWEST INDIANA COMMUNITY ACTION CORP is 35-1112290.
- Is NORTHWEST INDIANA COMMUNITY ACTION CORP tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1966.
- Are donations to NORTHWEST INDIANA COMMUNITY ACTION CORP tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NORTHWEST INDIANA COMMUNITY ACTION CORP file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of NORTHWEST INDIANA COMMUNITY ACTION CORP 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 NORTHWEST INDIANA COMMUNITY ACTION CORP 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 NORTHWEST INDIANA COMMUNITY ACTION CORP?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names JENNIFER TROWBRIDGE.
- Who are the officers and directors of NORTHWEST INDIANA COMMUNITY ACTION CORP?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 24 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $201,211 (JENNIFER TROWBRIDGE, PRESIDENT/CHIEF EXECUTIVE).
- How much revenue does NORTHWEST INDIANA COMMUNITY ACTION CORP have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $37,551,116, expenses of $37,606,757 and total assets of $14,547,335 at year end.
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