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Next Generation Youth Development Inc

EIN 04-3642562 · Dawsonville, GA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceFair58 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

NXTG IS THE CATALYST FOR A COMMUNITY APPROACH THAT SUPPORTS THE ADVANCEMENT OF VULNERABLE YOUTH VIA IN-SCHOOL MENTORING, A PREVENTION CLUBHOUSE, AND A POST-SECONDARY SUPPORT INITIATIVE.

Income
$341,420
Spending
$310,118
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
5.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 87%
Employees
3
Volunteers
5
Highest pay
$56,500, executive di

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

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 59% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% 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

Fair: 58 out of 100. Higher than 32% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 of 4 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.

  • 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 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. $282,083 spent. THE CLUBHOUSE IS A TEEN MAKERSPACE THAT INTEGRATES AN ESTABLISHED PREVENTION CURRICULUM WITH STEAM FOR ELIGIBLE YOUTH IN GRADES 7TH-12TH. IT AIMS TO INCREASE YOUTHS CAPACITY TO NAVIGATE THE GLOBAL COMMUNITY WITH 21ST CENTURY SKILLS. NXTG CLUBHOUSE HELPS YOUTH TO BRIDGE THE GAP OF THE DIGITAL DIVIDE VIA HANDS-ON EXPERIENCES. THE HUB AN INNOVATIVE STUDENT-LED MANUFACTURING PROJECT-BASED LEARNING INITIATIVE THAT INCORPORATES 3D PRINTING TECHNOLOGY, WORKFORCE EDUCATION & COMMUNITY SERVICE. TINKERLAB CURRICULUMS IN CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGY AND COMPUTER SCIENCE THAT INCLUDE CODING, ROBOTICS, CIRCUITRY AND 3D PRINTING. MINDLAB INCORPORATION OF MINDFULNESS PRACTICES AS A SUSTAINABLE WAY TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND BUILD RESILIENCE. AIMS TO ASSIST YOUTH WITH SOCIO-EMOTIONAL SELF-REGULATION VIA GUIDED MEDIATIONS, BREATHING EXERCISES, NEUROSCIENCE, SELF-COMPASSION & EMPATHY. THE CLUBHOUSE IS A TEEN MAKERSPACE THAT INTEGRATES AN ESTABLISHED PREVENTION CURRICULUM WITH STEAM FOR ELIGIBLE YOUTH IN GRADES 7TH-12TH. IT AIMS TO INCREASE YOUTHS CAPACITY TO NAVIGATE THE GLOBAL COMMUNITY WITH 21ST CENTURY SKILLS. NXTG CLUBHOUSE HELPS YOUTH TO BRIDGE THE GAP OF THE DIGITAL DIVIDE VIA HANDS-ON EXPERIENCES. THE HUB AN INNOVATIVE STUDENT-LED MANUFACTURING PROJECT-BASED LEARNING INITIATIVE THAT INCORPORATES 3D PRINTING TECHNOLOGY, WORKFORCE EDUCATION & COMMUNITY SERVICE. TINKERLAB CURRICULUMS IN CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGY AND COMPUTER SCIENCE THAT INCLUDE CODING, ROBOTICS, CIRCUITRY AND 3D PRINTING. MINDLAB INCORPORATION OF MINDFULNESS PRACTICES AS A SUSTAINABLE WAY TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND BUILD RESILIENCE. AIMS TO ASSIST YOUTH WITH SOCIO-EMOTIONAL SELF-REGULATION VIA GUIDED MEDIATIONS, BREATHING EXERCISES, NEUROSCIENCE, SELF-COMPASSION & EMPATHY.

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 November 6, 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 2024.

    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 July 2006.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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