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Nonprofit · EIN 41-2261668

OUTSIDE THE BOX INC

Tax-exempt · INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46220

Financials

$1.8M$1.9M2023$2M$1.9M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of OUTSIDE THE BOX INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$2,002,205$1,898,043$104,162$1,119,614$253,299$866,315
December 31, 2023990$1,796,546$1,904,451-$107,905$961,601$199,447$762,154
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$205,229
Program service revenue
$1,725,433
Investment income
$20,348
Net income from fundraising events
$51,195
Other revenue
$51,195

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$1,116,460
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,307,448
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$278,198
Depreciation
$53,229
Program services (functional)
$1,229,846
Management and general (functional)
$605,395
Fundraising (functional)
$62,802

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$961,601
Total assets, end of year
$1,119,614
Total liabilities, end of year
$253,299
Net assets, end of year
$866,315
Land, buildings and equipment
$295,467
Net assets without donor restrictions
$766,315
Net assets with donor restrictions
$100,000
Gross receipts
$2,049,620
Employees
105
Volunteers
0
Year formed
2008
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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
VALERIE BRENNANPRESIDENT/BOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
RHON TRANBERGVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ANNE DAVISSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
KELLY PERRYTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
MARTY POSTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
DEBBIE BOPPBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
GERALD BUSHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
TRENT BARNESBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
DAVE PARDOBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MICHELLE MILLEREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$117,068
VALERIE BRENNANPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
RHON TRANBERGVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
MARTY POSTSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
KELLY PERRYTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
KELLY HARTMANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
DEBBIE BOPPBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ANNE DAVISBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
GERALD BUSHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
TRENT BARNESBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
DAVE PARDOBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
PAUL BOGERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
3940 E 56TH STREET, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46220-5963
In care of
% MEGAN GREEK
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
VALERIE BRENNAN, 3940 EAST 56TH STREET, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46220
Signed the 990
KELLY PERRY, TREASURER
Phone
(317) 253-6658
Return prepared by
DEAN DORTON ALLEN FORD PLLC

Mission

TO EMPOWER PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES TO BE LEADERS IN THEIR LIVES AND CREATE MEANINGFUL DAYS.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • OUTSIDE THE BOX, INC WORKS WITH INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES THAT DO NOT FIT INTO MODELS CURRENTLY OFFERED BY AREA PROVIDERS. OUR PERSON-CENTERED SERVICES INCLUDE LIFE SKILLS TRAINING, COPING SKILLS TRAINING, SELF-DISCOVERY AND CAREER PLANNING, SKILL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNITY INCLUSION, PREVOCATIONAL TRAINING AND JOB DEVELOPMENT/EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT. INDIVIDUALS IN OUR PROGRAM ENJOY A VERY SMALL PARTICIPANT TO STAFF RATIO, INCLUDING GROUP AND INDIVIDUAL ACTIVITIES. WHILE CAREER EXPLORATION AND ASSESSMENT BEGIN AT THE ONSET OFF THE PROGRAM, INDIVIDUALS ALSO WORK THROUGH A STRUCTURED CURRICULUM INCLUDING SUCH TOPICS AS COMMUNICATION, ATTENDANCE/PUNCTUALITY, CHARACTER AND DEPENDABILITY, FINANCE, MARKETING, AND SKILLS BUILDING PARTICULAR TO THE INDIVIDUAL'S CHOSEN CAREER. INDIVIDUALS MEET WITH CAREER SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS FOR INDIVIDUAL GUIDANCE/COUNSELING ON A WEEKLY BASIS. ONCE PREPARED TO BEGIN WORKING, PARTICIPANTS BENEFIT FROM JOB DEVELOPMENT, PLACEMENT, AND FOLLOW ALONG SERVICES WHICH ARE TAILORED TO THEIR SPECIFIC NEEDS. EMPLOYMENT STAFF INCLUDE CAREER DEVELOPMENT SPECIALISTS, FOCUSING ON JOB DEVELOPMENT AND BUILDING COMMUNITY RELATIONSHIPS AND CAREER SUPPORT SPECIALISTS, WHO PLACE MORE OF AN EMPHASIS ON SUPPORTING INDIVIDUAL JOB SEARCHES, JOB SEEKING SKILLS, PLACEMENT, AND FOLLOW ALONG SERVICES BY PROVIDING THESE CUSTOMIZED PERSONAL SERVICES TO THESE INDIVIDUALS, IT IS OUR PHILOSOPHY THAT THEY CAN BE SUCCESSFUL IN CREATING A MORE MEANINGFUL LIFE AND CAREER FOR THEMSELVES. WE CURRENTLY SERVE 125 PEOPLE EVERY DAY AND PROVIDE EMPLOYMENT SERVICES TO 60 PEOPLE.
    Expenses $1,229,846 · revenue $1,725,433

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
41-2261668
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2008
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P82)
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,119,614
Income (IRS master file)
$2,049,620

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$2,002,205$1,898,043$1,119,614XML
990December 2023$1,796,546$1,904,451$961,601XML
990December 2022$1,977,136$1,782,586$1,109,360IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 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 41-2261668).

Questions about OUTSIDE THE BOX INC

What is the EIN of OUTSIDE THE BOX INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of OUTSIDE THE BOX INC is 41-2261668.
Is OUTSIDE THE BOX INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2008.
Are donations to OUTSIDE THE BOX INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does OUTSIDE THE BOX INC 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 OUTSIDE THE BOX INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did OUTSIDE THE BOX INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of OUTSIDE THE BOX INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names VALERIE BRENNAN.
Who are the officers and directors of OUTSIDE THE BOX INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does OUTSIDE THE BOX INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $2,002,205, expenses of $1,898,043 and total assets of $1,119,614 at year end.

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