Indiana United Methodist Children's Home 
The information on this page was last updated 5/15/2026. If you see errors or omissions, please email: [email protected]
Summary
Indiana United Methodist Children's Home has been serving youth in crisis for more than 100 years. The task of reorienting the lives of children and families is highly complex and intensive. Your support allows us to help abused and neglected youth find happiness and grow to lead independent lives
Contact information
Mailing address:
Indiana United Methodist Children's Home
PO Box 747
Lebanon, IN 46052
Website: www.iumch.org
Phone: 765-482-5900
Email: [email protected]
Organization details
EIN: 350877578
CEO/President: Rich Lapinski
Chairman: Daniel F. Evans, Jr.
Board size: 12
Founder: Angie Godwin
Ruling year: 1946
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 12/31
Member of ECFA: No
Member of ECFA since:
Purpose
To enrich the quality of life for children, youth and families through Christian values.
Mission statement
The Indiana United Methodist Children's Home provides the best opportunities for children and youth to thrive and to achieve permanency in a stable and loving environment.
Statement of faith
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Transparency grade
C
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: Adoption/Foster Care
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 565 of 1420 | 25 of 58 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 540 of 1420 | 17 of 58 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 119 of 1420 | 13 of 58 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 1253 of 1421 | 49 of 58 |
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Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 10% | 0% | 3% | 0% | 1% | 0% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 5% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 67% | 10% | 13% | 10% | 14% | 5% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 6% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 33% | 90% | 87% | 90% | 86% | 95% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 80% | 88% | 86% | 85% | 85% | 85% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 98% | 92% | 84% | 108% | 86% | 92% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 74% | 80% | 72% | 92% | 73% | 78% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 2% | 8% | 16% | -8% | 14% | 8% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 1% | 5% | 11% | -4% | 9% | 5% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 12% | 12% | 14% | 15% | 14% | 15% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 0.76 | 0.45 | 0.43 | 0.42 | 0.40 | 0.39 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 1.74 | 3.41 | 3.63 | 4.72 | 4.48 | 5.52 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 1.54 | 1.54 | 1.57 | 1.99 | 1.78 | 2.15 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 12.12 | 5.27 | 6.70 | 5.23 | 5.66 | 4.98 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.08 | 0.19 | 0.15 | 0.19 | 0.18 | 0.20 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 6.91 | 6.31 | 6.49 | 4.88 | 5.54 | 4.45 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 8% | 23% | 23% | 25% | 25% | 30% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 111% | 171% | 178% | 178% | 189% | 179% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Cash | $4,914,151 | $3,532,476 | $3,181,897 | $3,552,008 | $1,956,982 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $2,212,127 | $2,822,216 | $1,310,827 | $1,365,501 | $1,962,267 |
| Short-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $7,126,278 | $6,354,692 | $4,492,724 | $4,917,509 | $3,919,249 |
| Long-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed assets | $16,587,129 | $16,699,547 | $16,723,791 | $17,091,261 | $17,602,565 |
| Other long-term assets | $598,910 | $7,006 | $6,000 | $41,847 | $117,933 |
| Total long-term assets | $17,186,039 | $16,706,553 | $16,729,791 | $17,133,108 | $17,720,498 |
| Total assets | $24,312,317 | $23,061,245 | $21,222,515 | $22,050,617 | $21,639,747 |
| Liabilities | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $1,351,936 | $948,054 | $859,658 | $868,244 | $787,185 |
| Other current liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current liabilities | $1,351,936 | $948,054 | $859,658 | $868,244 | $787,185 |
| Debt | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $4,150,080 | $4,306,659 | $4,468,091 | $4,640,723 | $5,778,766 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $4,150,080 | $4,306,659 | $4,468,091 | $4,640,723 | $5,778,766 |
| Total liabilities | $5,502,016 | $5,254,713 | $5,327,749 | $5,508,967 | $6,565,951 |
| Net assets | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Without donor restrictions | $18,655,475 | $17,432,375 | $15,745,176 | $16,245,472 | $15,016,895 |
| With donor restrictions | $154,826 | $374,157 | $149,590 | $296,178 | $56,901 |
| Net assets | $18,810,301 | $17,806,532 | $15,894,766 | $16,541,650 | $15,073,796 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Total contributions | $1,155,144 | $1,536,575 | $801,320 | $1,450,260 | $430,653 |
| Program service revenue | $10,599,071 | $10,240,164 | $7,456,232 | $8,785,691 | $8,738,403 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $224,144 | $131,602 | $35,582 | ($2,565) | $1,120 |
| Other revenue | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total other revenue | $10,823,215 | $10,371,766 | $7,491,814 | $8,783,126 | $8,739,523 |
| Total revenue | $11,978,359 | $11,908,341 | $8,293,134 | $10,233,386 | $9,170,176 |
| Expenses | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Program services | $9,631,076 | $8,572,534 | $7,629,447 | $7,485,273 | $7,177,967 |
| Management and general | $1,342,848 | $1,382,121 | $1,310,134 | $1,265,518 | $1,258,377 |
| Fundraising | $666 | $41,920 | $437 | $14,741 | $1,078 |
| Total expenses | $10,974,590 | $9,996,575 | $8,940,018 | $8,765,532 | $8,437,422 |
| Change in net assets | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Surplus (deficit) | $1,003,769 | $1,911,766 | ($646,884) | $1,467,854 | $732,754 |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | $1,003,769 | $1,911,766 | ($646,884) | $1,467,854 | $732,754 |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| Richard A Lapinski | Executive Director | $283,366 |
Compensation data as of: 12/31/2024
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History
Indiana United Methodist Children's Home, Inc. was organized in 1915 by Miss Angie Godwin, a Methodist Deaconess. With great zeal and ability, she operated a home for orphans in Greencastle, Indiana. In 1922-23, all three conferences of the Methodist Episcopal Church sponsored and endorsed the Home. In 1924, the Home moved from Greencastle to its present location in Lebanon, Indiana. Over the years, many changes have occurred, and the program has developed to meet the needs of the children it serves. The philosophy at Indiana United Methodist Children's Home, Inc. involves a genuine concern and love for each child. Our multifaceted treatment program aids youth who cannot cope with the everyday responsibilities of family living.
Today, Indiana United Methodist Children's Home is an open campus facility with group homes designed to offer services to youth who need a less restrictive setting.
Youth who benefit the most from the services offered by the Home include:
Youth who are experiencing difficulties in the educational setting, both academic and/or behavioral.
Youth who have a history of alcohol or drug abuse but are not in need of inpatient substance abuse treatment.
Youth who have completed inpatient psychiatric or drug/abuse treatment and need transitional placement prior to returning home or being placed in a less restrictive placement (i.e., foster home, independent living).