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Youth Center Incorporated

EIN 04-2591290 · Cheshire, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY-BASED EDUCATIONAL, RECREATIONAL, AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES IN A SAFE, SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT. OUR GOAL IS TO ENSURE THAT YOUNG PEOPLE GROW UP TO BE PRODUCTIVE CITIZENS BY USING THE FOREMOST YOUTH DEVELOPMENT BEST PRACTICES.

Income
$1.5 million
Spending
$1.3 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
10.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 54%
Employees
65
Volunteers
20
Highest pay
$106,173, executive director

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

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 13% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 95 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a 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

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

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

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 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 (4)
  1. $357,449 spent. SEE SCHEDULE OSCHOOL-AGE PROGRAM THESE YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS ARE LICENSED THROUGH EARLY EDUCATION AND CARE. OUR BEFORE & AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM IS A SUPERVISED PROGRAM FOR YOUTH GRADES K- 8TH. THIS PROGRAM IS OFFERED TO HVES, MIDDLE SCHOOL AND SAINT STAN'S ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS AND OFFERS BUS TRANSPORTATION, TIME FOR HOMEWORK, EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND A SNACK. BEFORE SCHOOL IS 6:30AM- 8:45AM AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM RUNS FROM 2:30PM-6PM. FUN DAYS ARE DURING SCHOOL VACATIONS AND TEACHER IN-SERVICE DAYS, THIS PROGRAM IS FROM 6:30AM-6PM. SUMMER PROGRAM IS 6:30AM-6PM. IT OFFERS SUMMER FUN ACTIVITIES, AND ALL THE 4-H STEM PROGRAMS, FIELD TRIPS AND GUEST EDUCATORS. SUMMER AND FUN DAYS ARE OFFERED TO ALL NORTHERN BERKSHIRE COUNTY. DROP-IN PROGRAMYOUTH CENTER INC. IS OPEN MONDAY - FRIDAY 2PM-6PM AND 12PM-6PM WHEN SCHOOL IS NOT IN SESSION. THESE PROGRAMS TARGET ALL YOUTH AND TEEN'S AGES 9-17 YEARS OLD. OUR FEE IS THE COST OF AN ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP. IT IS OUR PHILOSOPHY TO ALLOW ANYONE WITH THE ABILITY TO PAY OR NOT, TO BE INVOLVED AT THE YOUTH CENTER. THE DROP-IN INCLUDES HOMEWORK HELP, WEEKLY STEM ACTIVITIES THROUGH OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH BERKSHIRE COUNTY 4-H, A SNACK AND MONTHLY TRIP AND CELEBRATIONS. OUR AVERAGE DAILY ATTENDANCE IS 20-25 YOUTH AND TEENS. THE DROP-IN PROGRAM IS A PLACE WHERE RESPONSIBLE CHILDREN HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO COME AND GO AS THEY PLEASE. ALSO INCLUDES DAILY PROGRAMMING SURROUNDING EDUCATIONAL THEMES AND A HEALTHY SNACK.
  2. $145,468 spent. SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM9 WEEK SUMMER CAMP RUNNING FROM 8:30-6:00 PM MOST WEEKDAYS, OFFERING WEEKLY THEMES.
  3. $386,022 spent. EARLY EDUCATION PROGRAMSWE OFFER TWO FULL DAY PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS(AGE 2.9-5 YEARS), A FULL DAY TODDLER PROGRAM (AGES 15 MONTH-2.9 YEARS) AND A FULL DAY INFANT PROGRAM (4 WEEKS-15 MONTHS). THESE PROGRAMS ARE OPEN FROM 7AM-5:30PM. WE USE THE BOSTON FOCUS AND CREATIVE CURRICULUM. ALL TEACHERS AND LEAD TEACHERS HAVE QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE FOR THEIR POSITIONS. THEIR DAILY ROUTINE INCLUDES, BREAKFAST, OUTSIDE PLAY, CIRCLE TIME, CURRICULUM ROTATIONS, LUNCH, REST, SNACK, CENTER ROTATION, OUTDOOR PLAY AND FREE PLAY.
  4. $201,683 spent. PROGRAMS/ CLASSES

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 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 June 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 May 1976.

    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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