BELL TOWER INC
MERRILLVILLE, IN | Lake County
Affordable Housing
Overview
BELL TOWER INC
54-2194413
8400 LOUISIANA ST
MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410
Lake County
MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410
Lake County
Mission Statement
This nonprofit has not reported a mission statement.
CRA Category
- Affordable Housing
Nonprofit location
- Majority Minority Census Tract
Awards & Certifications
- This nonprofit has not received any CRA awards or certifications.
Founded
Not reported
Total Employees
Not reported
Total Volunteers
Not reported
Nonprofit Classification (NTEE Code)
F33
F - Mental Health, Crisis Intervention
Residential Mental Health Treatment
Organizations that provide a therapeutic living environment in community-based facilities for adults or children with emotional and/or behavioral problems who require a structured, supervised treatment program which may include individual, group, family and other treatment modalities as appropriate.
IRS Activity Codes
-
Not reported
-
Not reported
-
Not reported
Standard Business Classification (NAICS Code)
623220
Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities
CRA Alignment
CRA Category
Affordable Housing
Creation, rehabilitation, operation or preservation of affordable housing.
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Awards & Certifications
Community Development Financial Institution
Community Development Financial Institution Award Recipient
New Market Tax Credit Recipient
HUD Counseling Agency
Low Income Housing Tax Credit Recipient
IRS Summary
Income
$137.2K
Revenue
$137.2K
Assets
$1.3M
IRS Business Master File Details
As of July 2025
Exempt Ruling Date
2006-05
Deductibility Status
Deductible
Last Tax Filing
2024
Organization Type
Corporation
Organization Tax Filing Status
990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Foundation Tax Filing Status
990-PF not required by IRS
Affiliation Classification
Independent Organization
Basis for Foundation/Public Charity Status
Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
IRS Publication 78 Details
As of March 2025
Verified in Publication 78
Yes
Deductibility Limitation
50% (60% for cash contributions)
Organization Description
A public charity
IRS Form 990 Returns
Through December 2024
Tax period ending in
2016-06
Nonprofit Location
Main Address
8400 LOUISIANA ST
MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410
Lake County
MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410
Lake County
Area Type
Metropolitan Statistical Area
FIPS Geocoded Address
29414
MSA/MD
18
State
089
County
0423.02
Tract
Middle
Income Level
Core-Based Statistical Area
16980 - Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN
Combined Statistical Area
176 - Chicago-Naperville, IL-IN-WI
Metropolitan Division
29414 - Lake County-Porter County-Jasper County, IN
Located In
Low- or Moderate-Income Census Tract
Opportunity Zone
Majority Minority Census Tract
59.74%
FFIEC Distressed Census Tract
FFIEC Underserved Census Tract
Geographies Served
Market Data
| Census Tract | County | |
|---|---|---|
| 0423.02 | Lake County | |
| Population | ||
| Total Population | 2,509 | 498,990 |
| Total Households | 1,239 | 193,474 |
| Income | ||
| Median Income* | $77,515 | $68,985 |
| Median Family Income (2024 FFIEC est.) | $91,100 | $91,900 |
| Tract Income Percentage | 102.49% | N/A |
| Below Poverty Level | 9.3% | 14.6% |
| Unemployment Level | 14.6% | 6.3% |
| Housing | ||
| Total Housing Units | 1,378 | 216,330 |
| Total Owner-Occupied Units | 33.9% | 70.9% |
| Total Renter-Occupied Units | 56.0% | 29.1% |
| Total Vacant Units | 10.1% | 5.4% |
* Census Tract Median Income based on 2020 Tract Median Family Income as reported in the 2024 FFIEC Census Flat File. County Income based on Median Household Income as reported in the 2023 American Community Survey.
Management
12
Total Voting Members
in Governing Body
in Governing Body
12
Independent Voting Members
in Governing Body
in Governing Body
Tax Filing Signatory
Lashaun Woods
Interim Chief Financial Officer
(219) 757-1921
Interim Chief Financial Officer
(219) 757-1921
Principal Officer
Lashaun Woods
findCRA Profile Owner
Nonprofit profile has not yet been claimed
Key Policies & Documents
Written Conflict of Interest Policy
Written Document Retention & Destruction Policy
Written Whistleblower Policy
CEO Compensation Review Process
Written Minutes of Board Meetings
Financial Statements & Reporting
Compiled or Reviewed by an Independent Accountant
Audited by an Independent Accountant
Included in Consolidated Financial Statements
Internal Audit Committee Review
Federal Grant Audit Required
Federal Grant Audit Performed
Organization Activities
Provides Credit Counseling
Conducts Gaming Activities
Engages in Lobbying Activities
Engages in Political Activities
Makes Grants to Individuals
Makes Grants to Organizations
Information in this section is extracted from the nonprofit's e-filed tax return and based on answers provided by the nonprofit in their 990 e-filed for the tax period ending on 2023-06.
A hyphen (“-“) in this section indicates that the information was not required by the IRS or not reported by the nonprofit in its tax return e-filing.
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