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Youthbuild Boston Inc

EIN 04-3080098 · Roxbury, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

YOUTHBUILD BOSTON'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND SKILL TRAINING FOR LOW INCOME YOUTH; DEVELOP OPPORTUNITIES FOR EMPLOYMENT; STABILIZE NEIGHBORHOODS BY ENFRANCHISING YOUTH THROUGH EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ACTIVITIES; DIVERT HIGH RISK YOUTH IN MEANINGFUL TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES, PROVIDE COUNSELING AND CLOSE SUPERVISION; AND FOSTER STRONG SELF ESTEEM AND SELF RELIANCE.

Income
$3.6 million
Spending
$2.8 million
Spent on programs
74%
Reserves
1.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 72%
Employees
32
Volunteers
25
Highest pay
$168,728, executive director (until 09/2023)

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 65 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 32% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 21% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    74% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    21 of 21 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

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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 September 30, 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 (4)
  1. $707,346 spent. BUILDING TRADE EXPLORATION PROGRAM IS A 6 TO 9 MONTH STIPENDED PROGRAM THAT SERVES 16-24 YEAR OLD BOSTON RESIDENTS WHO LACK A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA AND ARE INTERESTED IN HANDS-ON VOCATIONAL EXPERIENCE. STUDENTS ARE ENGAGED EACH WEEK IN MATH, SCIENCE, ENGLISH AND LANGUAGE ARTS INSTRUCTION, COMMUNITY SERVICE ACTIVITIES AND FIELD WORK IN BUILDING TRADES LIKE LANDSCAPING, PAINTING, CARPENTRY AND PROPERTY MAINTENANCE.
  2. $388,871 spent. THE PRE-APPRENTICE PROGRAM IS A 12 WEEK STIPENDED PROGRAM THAT SERVES 18-24 YEAR OLD BOSTON RESIDENTS WITH A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR G.E.D. AND CLEAN DRUG SCREEN WHO WANT CAREERS IN THE BUILDING TRADES. STUDENTS ARE TRAINED TO RECEIVED STACKABLE CREDENTIALS AND INDUSTRY RECOGNIZED CERTIFICATIONS, HANDS-ON CONSTRUCTION EXPERIENCE AND LIFE SKILLS AND JOB READINESS COACHING IN ORDER TO GET ACCEPTED INTO VARIOUS LOCAL UNIONS AND EARN LIVING WAGES.
  3. $327,191 spent. THE DESIGNERY IS AN 8-10 WEEK STIPENDED OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME ENRICHMENT PROGRAM FOR HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS AND SENIORS WHO ARE COLLEGE BOUND AND INTERESTED IN STUDYING SOME FACET OF ENGINEERING OR DESIGN. STUDENTS LEARN TECHNICAL TERMS, CONCEPTS AND BASIC SKILLS IN THE FIELD AND ARE THEN ASKED TO SOLVE A DESIGN PROBLEM FOR LOCAL BUSINESSES OR NON-PROFITS USING THAT KNOWLEDGE AND CULMINATING IN A PRODUCT THAT IS SHOWCASED AT THE END OF THE SESSION.
  4. $667,471 spent. FACILITIES MAINTENANCE - THE ONLY REGISTERED FACILITIES MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN APPRENTICESHIP IN THE STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS, OUR 18 MONTH PROGRAM FOR YOUNG PEOPLE AGED 18-25 CONSISTS OF CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION AND ON-THE-JOB TRAINING THAT LEADS TO A SUSTAINABLE CAREER AS A FACILITIES MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN. APPRENTICES LEARN BASIC PLUMBING, ELECTRICAL, AND MECHANICAL SKILLS, CLEANING AND PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE, PEST MANAGEMENT, LANDSCAPING, AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY WHILE THEY ARE EMPLOYED FULL TIME WITH AN EMPLOYER SPONSOR. PARTICIPANTS ALSO EARN 8 COLLEGE CREDITS THAT CAN BE APPLIED TOWARDS A BACHELOR'S DEGREE IN FACILITIES MANAGEMENT, IF THEY CHOOSE TO CONTINUE THEIR EDUCATION BEYOND THE PROGRAM.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since September 1994.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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