THE INDY LEARNING TEAM INC

EIN: 475599561 501(c)(3) Education

INDIANAPOLIS, IN

Total Revenue
$403,212
Total Expenses
$236,941
Total Assets
$330,336
Net Assets
$330,336
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2015
Legal Domicile
IN
Principal Officer
SUSAN APPEL
Phone
3174454523
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

THE INDY LEARNING TEAM INC, founded in 2015, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $403K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 84% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $166K, a strong 41% operating margin.

Mission

THE INDY LEARNING TEAM BUILDS PARTNERSHIPS TO CREATE OPPORTUNITY THROUGH ACCESS TO LITERACY. WE ACCOMPLISH THIS BY: EMPOWERING AND INVESTING IN COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND PROGRAMS; PROVIDING SCIENCE-BASED EXPLICIT LITERACY INSTRUCTION TO CATCH KIDS BEFORE THEY FAIL; BUILDING AN INFRASTRUCTURE TO DEAL WITH UNANTICIPATED NEEDS AND PROBLEMS; CREATING A LOW BARRIER OF ENTRY FOR STUDENTS AND FAMILIES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $93,440 Revenue: $81,474

TUTORING PROGRAMS: 1:1 TUTORING PAIRS STUDENTS WITH A READING SPECIALIST, TWO TIMES PER WEEK YEAR ROUND. IN 2024, WE PROVIDED MORE THAN 3,000 HOURS OF 1:1 TUTORING TO MORE THAN 60 STUDENTS. THIS FREE...

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TUTORING PROGRAMS: 1:1 TUTORING PAIRS STUDENTS WITH A READING SPECIALIST, TWO TIMES PER WEEK YEAR ROUND. IN 2024, WE PROVIDED MORE THAN 3,000 HOURS OF 1:1 TUTORING TO MORE THAN 60 STUDENTS. THIS FREE TUTORING PROGRAM IS TYPICALLY THE ONLY RESOURCE STUDENTS HAVE TO REACH FULL LITERACY. MANY STUDENTS IN THE PROGRAM BEGIN WITH LIMITED FOUNDATIONAL LITERACY SKILLS. ON AVERAGE PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS SEE AN AVERAGE LITERACY GROWTH OF 247% IN A SINGLE SEMESTER.

Program 2
Expenses: $42,385 Revenue: $37,695

TILT TECH: THE INDY LEARNING TEAM USES ADIRA READS' TILT TECH, A LITERACY BUILDING PROGRAM THAT USES AI TO IMPROVE INSTRUCTIONAL IMPACT, STEADY STUDENT GROWTH, STRONGER FOUNDATIONAL LITERACY SKILLS...

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TILT TECH: THE INDY LEARNING TEAM USES ADIRA READS' TILT TECH, A LITERACY BUILDING PROGRAM THAT USES AI TO IMPROVE INSTRUCTIONAL IMPACT, STEADY STUDENT GROWTH, STRONGER FOUNDATIONAL LITERACY SKILLS, AND ACTIONABLE INSIGHTS FOR TEACHERS AND ADMINISTRATORS. IN 2025, TILT TECH WITH ADIRA READS SUPPORTED MORE THAN 2,500 STUDENTS.

Program 3
Expenses: $16,769 Revenue: $14,585

THE FREE COMMUNI-TEA BOOK CLUB IS A PARTNERSHIP WITH TAMIKA CATCHINGS AND HER FOUNDATION CATCH THE STARS. FREE BOOKS ARE AVAILABLE YEAR-ROUND AT TEA'S ME COMMUNITY CAF NEAR TARKINGTON PARK IN...

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THE FREE COMMUNI-TEA BOOK CLUB IS A PARTNERSHIP WITH TAMIKA CATCHINGS AND HER FOUNDATION CATCH THE STARS. FREE BOOKS ARE AVAILABLE YEAR-ROUND AT TEA'S ME COMMUNITY CAF NEAR TARKINGTON PARK IN INDIANAPOLIS. IN 2024, WE GAVE AWAY MORE THAN 3,500 NEW BOOKS. WE HAVE 1,400 PEOPLE IN OUR FREE COMMUNI-TEA BOOK CLUB.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $245,751
Program Service Revenue $152,759
Investment Income $4,702
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $403,212

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $24,000
Fundraising Expenses $7,383
Program Expenses $213,361
Other Expenses $212,941
TOTAL EXPENSES $236,941

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $403,212 $219,100 +0.8%
Expenses $236,941 $183,903 +0.3%
Net Income $166,271 $35,197 +3.7%
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✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
7
Independent Members
5
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
10

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy
✓ Whistleblower Policy
✓ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School
✗ Operated a Hospital
✗ Provided First Class Travel
⚠ Reported Conflict of Interest
✗ Reported Asset Diversion
✗ Excess Benefit Transaction
✗ Made Political Expenditures
✗ Engaged in Lobbying
✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund
✗ Maintained Art Collections
✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
3
$24,000
Total Directors
7
$24,000
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SUSAN APPEL EXEC. DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT 40.00
Officer Director
$24,000 $0 $24,000
ANDREW APPEL TREASURER 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JULIE SANDLER SECRETARY 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JULIA HOGAN BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
ERICA SCOTT BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHELLEY BLAKELY BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
SARAH FERGUSON BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $403,212 $236,941 $330,336 $166,271
2024 $219,100 $183,903 $164,255 $35,197
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