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Youth & Families Determined to Succeed

EIN 02-0687131 · Minneapolis, MN

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair55 out of 100GovernanceFair59 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PROVIDE HEALTH, NUTRITION AND FITNESS PROGRAMS TO IMPROVE COMMUNITY HEALTH, IN PARTICULAR THE LIVES OF YOUTH AND FAMILIES SUFFERING FROM OBESITY AND ENHANCE YOUTHS' WELLBEING THROUGH LIFE SKILLS AND ATHLETIC PROGRAMS.

Income
$225,038
Spending
$216,360
Spent on programs
72%
Reserves
1.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 97%
Employees
1
Volunteers
30
Highest pay
$12,000, 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

Fair: 55 out of 100. Higher than 26% of charities in its peer group (youth development, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 63% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    72% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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

Fair: 59 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (youth development, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 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.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or 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 (1)
  1. $156,588 spent. The Families 4 Health Wellness Program: Provided nutritional and fitness services for 150 youth and parents from North Minneapolis and northwest suburbs, with overall goal of curbing generational obesity and related diseases. The focus of Families 4Health is to raise awareness amongst targeted population groups about the risk of improper diet, lack of nutrition in food choices, the rising incidence of obesity among school aged youth, prevention, and the realization that obesity affects all segments of their lives. Partnered with Power of The People Institute to provided 122 middle school boys and girls school day nutrition and fitness workshops at YFDS facility. ** The Youth Leaders of Change College Prep Leadership Program: Provided 120 youth with targeted programs to enhance youth's opportunities to attend college. The program offered integrated programs that include; Personal development workshops and activities: goal & vision setting, life and academic mapping. Entrepreneurial program - Business development workshops and servicing learning projects that include the launching of small business projects and direct College Prep Activities, including ACT /SAT preparation and resources, Personal coaching and strategic guidance, Athletic and Non-Athletic scholarship funding coaching. 70% of the graduating seniors are now attending a post-secondary school. ** The Track Minnesota Athletic Program: Provided 150 youth aged 5 to 18 years of age a platform to get or stay fit while developing their athletic talent into collegiate scholarships. In addition, the integrated college prep program provided parent valuable consultation and resources to navigate the complex process of pursing college entry and scholarships. The track program continues to witness 100% of its participants graduate high school and 90% attend college.** Community Impact and Outreach: YFDS hosted 3 community events: June 4th track and field clinic, June 20 & 21 Health Fair and AAU State championship track meet, June 25 - 28 Regional championship level track meets that attracted over 5,000 attendees. These 3 events provided a platform for vendors and agencies to promoting healthy lifestyles resources and a opportunity for the track athletes to qualify for regional and national track championships.

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 2025.

    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 April 2004.

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

  6. 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 21, 2026.

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