Youthstorm Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
To unite, equip, and mobilize young people to understand their identities, to effectively fulfill their purposes, and to authentically impact their communities and world.
- Income
- $172,111
- Spending
- $185,823
- Spent on programs
- 76%
- Reserves
- 1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 55%
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 250
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: 49 out of 100. Higher than 20% of charities in its peer group (youth development, under $250k).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 1.0 months of spending.
Debt
5 of 20It owes 56% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 8% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 18% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1576% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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
Good: 88 out of 100. Higher than 84% of charities in its peer group (youth development, under $250k).
Independent board
25 of 255 of 5 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
No reported misuse
0 of 10Reports 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)
- $42,301 spent. 1 Youth Mentoring:Weekly mentoring program involving servicing young people in building healthy relationships inside and outside the family, making responsible decisions, improving grades and attendance in school and extra-curricular activities, avoiding "at risk" behavior, and preparing proactively for their future whether it be higher education or a vocation. Development of program this year included formal structuring of program, increased use of best practices, mentor training, and agricultural mentoring initiative.
- $89,866 spent. Faith-based, multigenerational programs for youth development including conferences, training events, special activities, community service initiatives, agricultural mentoring initiatives, and internships servicing approximately 155 people. Select students are given the opportunity for an intensive residential leadership program involving servant leadership, cultural development by traveling abroad, regional networking, and equipping for life, family, religion, career, business, education, civics, media, arts and entertainment and recreation.
- $9,541 spent. Networking, uniting and collaborating with approximately 150 churches, other nonprofits (faith based and nonreligious alike) and businesses to more effectively reach, support, and engage young people and their families. Programming includes conferences, special events, community outreach, and trainings. This year included outreach events where hundreds of youth and their families were serviced with prayer, encouragement, relationship and referral. Follow up measures continue throughout the year for varied mobilization after the events.
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
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 September 7, 2026.
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 September 30, 2026.
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 September 10, 2026.
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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since July 2001.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.
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