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Youth Shelter Program of Westchester Inc

EIN 13-2883065 · Mount Vernon, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak35 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PROVIDE YOUTH AGES 16-21 AN ALTERNATIVE LIVING SITUATION WHILE THEY ARE AWAITING THEIR COURT APPEARANCES. OUR MISSION IS TO EDUCATE AND MOTIVATE OUR YOUNG RESIDENTS BY PROVIDING THEM WITH OPPORTUNITIES FOR SUCCESS THROUGH SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE THE SUPPORT NECESSARY FOR THEM TO FUNCTION AS POSITIVE, CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS OF SOCIETY UPON THEIR EVENTUAL RETURN TO THEIR COMMUNITIES.

Income
$2.2 million
Spending
$2.6 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
-2.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 89%
Employees
35
Volunteers
13
Highest pay
$137,065, 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

Weak: 35 out of 100. Higher than 5% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 60% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 17% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 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 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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. $2.2 million spent. YOUTH SHELTER PROGRAM OF WESTCHESTER, INC. (THE "ORGANIZATION"),OPERATES A COMMUNITY-BASED HOME-LIKE ALTERNATIVE TO INCARCERATION FOR YOUNG MEN AWAITING ADJUDICATION FOR VARIOUS CHARGES IN COURTS THROUGHOUT WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES ITS RESIDENTS WITH FOOD, SHELTER, MEDICAL CARE, PSYCHOLOGICAL COUNSELING, SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT, STATE CERTIFIED HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION ADMINISTERED BY THE LOCAL BOARD OF EDUCATION, SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS AND A POSITIVE ENVIRONMENT THAT EMPHASIZES RESPECT, DISCIPLINE, STRUCTURE, RESPONSIBILITY AND INDIVIDUALIZED ATTENTION. THE GOALS OF THE PROGRAM ARE TO EDUCATE, MOTIVATE AND PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR SUCCESS TO ASSIST THE RESIDENTS TO FUNCTION AS POSITIVE, CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS OF SOCIETY UPON THEIR FINAL ADJUDICATION AND RELEASE. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES YOUNG OFFENDERS A UNIQUE CONTINUUM OF CARE THAT BEGINS THE DAY THEY ARRIVE AT THE SHELTER AND CONTINUES LONG AFTER THEIR DISCHARGE. THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES A 12-BED RESIDENTIAL FACILITY AND PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL, CLINICAL/BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, VOCATIONAL AND CULTURAL ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM TO OUR RESIDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. WE ALSO OPERATE A COMMUNITY PROGRAM THAT IS EMBEDDED WITH THE SAME SERVICE MODEL THAT ACTS AS DIVERSIONARY PROGRAM WITHIN THE LOCAL CITY COURTS FOR YOUTH AGES 16-25 ALONG WITH AN AFTERCARE PROGRAM TO SUPPORT A YOUTH'S SUCCESSFUL REINTEGRATION BACK INTO THE COMMUNITY AFTER INCARCERATION. YOUTH SHELTER PROGRAM OF WESTCHESTER, INC. (THE "ORGANIZATION"),OPERATES A COMMUNITY-BASED HOME-LIKE ALTERNATIVE TO INCARCERATION FOR YOUNG MEN AWAITING ADJUDICATION FOR VARIOUS CHARGES IN COURTS THROUGHOUT WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES ITS RESIDENTS WITH FOOD, SHELTER, MEDICAL CARE, PSYCHOLOGICAL COUNSELING, SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT, STATE CERTIFIED HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION ADMINISTERED BY THE LOCAL BOARD OF EDUCATION, SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS AND A POSITIVE ENVIRONMENT THAT EMPHASIZES RESPECT, DISCIPLINE, STRUCTURE, RESPONSIBILITY AND INDIVIDUALIZED ATTENTION. THE GOALS OF THE PROGRAM ARE TO EDUCATE, MOTIVATE AND PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR SUCCESS TO ASSIST THE RESIDENTS TO FUNCTION AS POSITIVE, CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS OF SOCIETY UPON THEIR FINAL ADJUDICATION AND RELEASE. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES YOUNG OFFENDERS A UNIQUE CONTINUUM OF CARE THAT BEGINS THE DAY THEY ARRIVE AT THE SHELTER AND CONTINUES LONG AFTER THEIR DISCHARGE. THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES A 12-BED RESIDENTIAL FACILITY AND PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL, CLINICAL/BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, VOCATIONAL AND CULTURAL ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM TO OUR RESIDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. WE ALSO OPERATE A COMMUNITY PROGRAM THAT IS EMBEDDED WITH THE SAME SERVICE MODEL THAT ACTS AS DIVERSIONARY PROGRAM WITHIN THE LOCAL CITY COURTS FOR YOUTH AGES 16-25 ALONG WITH AN AFTERCARE PROGRAM TO SUPPORT A YOUTH'S SUCCESSFUL REINTEGRATION BACK INTO THE COMMUNITY AFTER INCARCERATION.

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 2024.

    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 1976.

    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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