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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: November 2025 Expires: November 2026

Just Neighbors Interfaith Homeless Network

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards
(260) 458-9772
2925 E State Blvd
Fort Wayne, IN, 46805
https://www.ihnfamily.org/
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Standards For Charity Accountability

Governance

  1. Board Oversight
  2. Board Size
  3. Board Meetings
  4. Board Compensation
  5. Conflict of Interest

Measuring Effectiveness

  1. Effectiveness Policy
  2. Effectiveness Report

Finances

  1. Program Expenses
  2. Fundraising Expenses
  3. Accumulating Funds
  4. Audit Report
  5. Detailed Expense Breakdown
  6. Accurate Expense Reporting
  7. Budget Plan

Fundraising & Info

  1. Truthful Materials
  2. Annual Report
  3. Website Disclosures
  4. Donor Privacy
  5. Cause Marketing Disclosures
  6. Complaints

Just Neighbors Interfaith Homeless Network meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
Just Neighbors Interfaith Homeless Network serve homeless families by uniting religious congregations, community volunteers and local agencies in a cooperative effort to provide shelter, meals, and compassionate, and support.

Year, State Incorporated:
1999, IN

Also Known As:
Interfaith Hospitality Network of Greater Fort Wayne, Inc.

Just Neighbors Interfaith Homeless Network was created in 1999 as a grassroots response to the need for emergency shelter for homeless families in our community. Modeled on national programs promoting family stability and self-sufficiency, Just Neighbors opened its doors to local families in November 2000. 

For the year ended December 31, 2024, Just Neighbors Interfaith Homeless Network's program expenses were:

Programs $539,834
Total Program Expenses $539,834

Chief Executive
Shirley Rork, Executive Director

Chair of the Board
Heather Mink

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Barnes and Thornburg, LLP

Board Size
10

Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Television, Grant proposals, Cause-related marketing (affinity credit cards, consumer product sales, etc.)

This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.

The following information is based on Just Neighbors Interfaith Homeless Network's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024.

Source of Funds
Contributions and Grants $490,826
In-Kind Contributions $131,382
Government Grants $105,322
Special Events $11,255
Interest Income $6,081
Food Truck Contributions $2,000
Total Income $746,866

Programs: 73% Fundraising: 2% Administrative: 24%

Total Income $746,866
Total expenses: $736,984
  Program expenses $539,834
  Fundraising expenses $16,245
  Administrative expenses $179,963
  Other expenses $942
Income in Excess of Expenses $9,882
Beginning Net Assets $891,786
Other Changes In Net Assets $0
Ending Net Assets $901,668
Total Liabilities $11,278
Total Assets $912,946

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