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Raymond Coalition for Youth Inc

EIN 02-0713987 · Raymond, NH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood74 out of 100GovernanceGood81 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Only 46% of its spending went to programs.

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

What it says it does

TO SHARE IDEAS, PLAN ACTIVITIES AND MOBILIZE RESOURCES TO PROMOTE POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, FAMILY STRENTHENING, AND COMMUNITY BUILDING ACTIVITIES IN RAYMOND, NH.

Income
$349,899
Spending
$402,373
Spent on programs
46%
Reserves
16.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 37%
Employees
12
Volunteers
25

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 74 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 16.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 15% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    46% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 81 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 of 15

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

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, 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. $28,084 spent. RAYMOND SCHOOL DISTRICT AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM, NOW AVAILABLE AT ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS.
  2. $38,849 spent. PROVIDING VARIOUS PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES TO PROMOTE POSITIVE HEALTHY CHOICES FOR YOUTH, AND TO MAKE RAYMOND, NH A SAFE AND DRUG-FREE COMMUNITY. CURRENT YEAR PROGRAMS INCLUDE: ADMINISTRATION OF COMPREHENSIVE ADDICTION AND RECOVERY ACT (CARA) AND NEW HAMPSHIRE BUREAU OF DRUG & ALCOHOL SERVICES GRANT AWARDS TO EXPAND PREVENTION AND EDUCATIONAL EFFORTS AMONG TEENS TO PREVENT THE USE OF ILLICIT DRUGS AND TO PROMOTE TREATMENT AND RECOVERY. ONGOING PROGRAMS INCLUDE: FAMILY FUN NIGHT, CONNECT:SUICIDE, DRUG-FREE HEROIN TASK FORCE, GRANITE YOUTH ALLIANCE, MY CHOICE DIVERSION PROGRAM, PREVENTION SUMMIT, PROJECT SAFEGUARD, RED RIBBON DRUG PREVENTION, STICKER SHOCK, SUMMER SERIES, VAPING UNVEILED, YOUTH ACTION, YOUTH FOOD DRIVE, RX TAKE BACK. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE INFORMATIONAL SESSIONS FOR PARENTS AND THE COMMUNITY AT-LARGE TO LEARN ABOUT TOPICS THAT ARE OF CONCERN TO LOCAL YOUTH. A YOUTH WORKER POSITION HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED TO DEVELOP YOUTH PROGRAMS AT THE MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL LEVEL, AND TO SUPPORT THE MANY PROGRAMS DEVELOPED TO REACH OUT TO THE COMMUNITY. THE PROGRAMS WORK TO PROMOTE POSITIVE, HEALTHY BEHAVIORS FOR OUR YOUTH. THE ORGANIZATION HAS PARTNERED WITH THE LOCAL POLICE DEPARTMENT TO CREATE A DIVERSION PROGRAM WHEREBY AT-RISK YOUTH CAN AVOID ARRESTS AND COURT AND INSTEAD BECOME EDUCATED ABOUT THE DANGERS OF ALCOHOL AND DRUGS. THE ORGANIZATION BENEFITS THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY WITH ITS PROACTIVE OUTREACH TO YOUTH, SPONSORING NUMEROUS EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR LOCAL YOUTH, AND HELPING TO KEEP KIDS SAFE DURING AND AFTER SCHOOL HOURS. 1,000 COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP TO LOCAL STUDENT ACTIVE IN OUR YOUTH ACTION PROGRAMS. PROVIDING VARIOUS PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES TO PROMOTE POSITIVE HEALTHY CHOICES FOR YOUTH, AND TO MAKE RAYMOND, NH A SAFE AND DRUG-FREE COMMUNITY. CURRENT YEAR PROGRAMS INCLUDE: ADMINISTRATION OF COMPREHENSIVE ADDICTION AND RECOVERY ACT (CARA) AND NEW HAMPSHIRE BUREAU OF DRUG & ALCOHOL SERVICES GRANT AWARDS TO EXPAND PREVENTION AND EDUCATIONAL EFFORTS AMONG TEENS TO PREVENT THE USE OF ILLICIT DRUGS AND TO PROMOTE TREATMENT AND RECOVERY. ONGOING PROGRAMS INCLUDE: FAMILY FUN NIGHT, CONNECT:SUICIDE, DRUG-FREE HEROIN TASK FORCE, GRANITE YOUTH ALLIANCE, MY CHOICE DIVERSION PROGRAM, PREVENTION SUMMIT, PROJECT SAFEGUARD, RED RIBBON DRUG PREVENTION, STICKER SHOCK, SUMMER SERIES, VAPING UNVEILED, YOUTH ACTION, YOUTH FOOD DRIVE, RX TAKE BACK. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE INFORMATIONAL SESSIONS FOR PARENTS AND THE COMMUNITY AT-LARGE TO LEARN ABOUT TOPICS THAT ARE OF CONCERN TO LOCAL YOUTH. A YOUTH WORKER POSITION HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED TO DEVELOP YOUTH PROGRAMS AT THE MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL LEVEL, AND TO SUPPORT THE MANY PROGRAMS DEVELOPED TO REACH OUT TO THE COMMUNITY. THE PROGRAMS WORK TO PROMOTE POSITIVE, HEALTHY BEHAVIORS FOR OUR YOUTH. THE ORGANIZATION HAS PARTNERED WITH THE LOCAL POLICE DEPARTMENT TO CREATE A DIVERSION PROGRAM WHEREBY AT-RISK YOUTH CAN AVOID ARRESTS AND COURT AND INSTEAD BECOME EDUCATED ABOUT THE DANGERS OF ALCOHOL AND DRUGS. THE ORGANIZATION BENEFITS THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY WITH ITS PROACTIVE OUTREACH TO YOUTH, SPONSORING NUMEROUS EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR LOCAL YOUTH, AND HELPING TO KEEP KIDS SAFE DURING AND AFTER SCHOOL HOURS. 1,000 COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP TO LOCAL STUDENT ACTIVE IN OUR YOUTH ACTION PROGRAMS.
  3. $116,943 spent. CONSTRUCTION OF TWO OUTDOOR BASKETBALL/MULTI-SPORT COURTS ON GROUNDS OF RAYMOND HIGH SCHOOL TO PROMOTE SAFE ACTIVITIES AND PHYSICAL FITNESS FOR AREA YOUTH.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, 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 September 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 June 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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