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Youth Pride Inc

EIN 05-0478645 · Providence, RI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

YOUTH PRIDE, INC.'S MISSION IS TO MEET THE UNIQUE, ONGOING NEEDS OF LGBTQ+ YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS.

Income
$924,153
Spending
$871,422
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
3.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 62%
Employees
13
Volunteers
20
Highest pay
$100,892, 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

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 56% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 46% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 27% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 94% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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 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. $790,168 spent. YOUTH PRIDE, INC. IS A NONPROFIT IN RHODE ISLAND SPECIFICALLY DEDICATED TO MEETING THE NEEDS OF LGBTQIA2S+ YOUTH 24 AND UNDER. OUR MISSION IS TO MEET THE UNIQUE, ONGOING NEEDS OF LGBTQ+ YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS THROUGH DIRECT SERVICE, SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, AND EDUCATION. IN 2024, OUR DROP-IN CENTER AND CONNECTED BASIC NEEDS PANTRY (WHICH PROVIDES FOOD, CLOTHES, TOILETRIES, AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES) SERVICED MORE THAN 900 YOUTH AND GAVE OUT MORE THAN 3,000 LB OF GOODS. OUR HOUSING PROGRAM HAS CONTINUED TO GROW AND WE WERE ABLE TO KEEP 5 YOUTH HOUSED AND GIVE OUT MORE THAN $50K IN HOUSING ASSISTANCE IN THE FORM OF RENT AND SECURITY DEPOSITS. OUR THREE WEEKLY SUPPORT GROUPS CONTINUE TO THRIVE. WE ALSO BROUGHT BACK OUR WEEKLY COOKING CLASS, QUEER GOURMET, WHERE YOUTH LEARN VARIOUS KITCHEN SKILLS, SUCH AS KNIFE SKILLS, COOKING TECHNIQUES, MEAL PLANNING, AND BUDGETING. QUEER GOURMET IS HOSTED BY STAFF AND GUEST CHEFS FROM STOP & SHOP AND JOHNSON & WALES UNIVERSITY.

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 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 December 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 August 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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