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Fresh Start Youth Services Inc

EIN 01-0731855 · Fresno, CA

Public records raise at least one point you should look into before giving.

LegitimacyCautionRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak42 out of 100GovernanceWeak21 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.
  • It owes more than it owns.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

FRESH START YOUTH CENTER DBA MOLLIE'S HOUSE STRIVES TO RESCUE, PROVIDE A SAFE HOME AND RESTORE THE LIVES OF YOUNG VICTIMS OF SEXUAL EXPLOITATION AND DOMESTIC TRAFFICKING. WE PROVIDE EMERGENCY PLACEMENT.

Income
$894,682
Spending
$882,254
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
-1.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 87%
Employees
32
Highest pay
$119,935, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 42 out of 100. Higher than 11% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 157% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 70% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Weak: 21 out of 100. Higher than 1% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    0 of 25

    2 of 1 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    0 of 10

    Reports at least one of: diversion of assets, excess benefits, loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $763,217 spent. FRESH START YOUTH CENTER DBA MOLLIE'S HOUSE STRIVES TO RESCUE, PROTECT AND RESTORE THE LIVES OF YOUNG LADIES WHO ARE VICTIMS OF SEXUAL AND DOMESTIC TRAFFICKING. IT IS OUR GOAL TO NOT ONLY PROVIDE A SAFE ENVIRONMENT BUT ALSO EQUIP THEM TO DEVELOP THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL. MOLLIE'S HOUSE OFFERS A COMPREHENSIVE THERAPEUTIC PROGRAM, INTENSIVE CARE COORDINATION, HOME-BASED SERVICES, AND EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT.
  2. MOLLIE'S HOUSE IS CALLED UPON BY POLICE TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY PLACEMENT FOR YOUNG GIRLS. WITHIN 24-48 HOURS GIRLS ARE IN THE HOUSE AND BEGINNING A PROGRAM.
  3. THROUGH LOCAL PARTNERSHIP, MOLLIE'S GIRLS CAN IMPROVE THEIR LITERACY SKILLS THROUGH A PROFESSIONALLY MANAGED ONLINE CLASS AND COUNSELORS. WE HOPE TO IMPROVE EACH PERSON'S READING ABILITY BY 70%. THIS COMBINATION FOSTERS ENHANCED GROUP COOPERATION AND SELF-REFLECTION TO DREAM BIG.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since September 2002.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Caution.

    California's Attorney General lists its registration as delinquent as of February 17, 2016. Organizations on this list may not solicit donations in California.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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