Together for Youth
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- Raising each dollar of donations cost 121 cents.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
TO STRENGTHEN CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES SO THAT THEY CAN LIVE SAFELY, INDEPENDENTLY, AND PRODUCTIVELY WITHIN THEIR HOME COMMUNITIES.
- Income
- $87.7 million
- Spending
- $87.5 million
- Spent on programs
- 84%
- Reserves
- 9.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 96%
- Employees
- 969
- Volunteers
- 12
- Highest pay
- $328,130, president & ceo
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
Good: 71 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 9.9 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 16% of what it owns.
Living within its means
12 of 15Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 11% on the year before.
Spending floor
0 of 1584% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 121 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).
Independent board
25 of 2512 of 12 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (3)
- $15.4 million spent. OUR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES STRENGTHEN FAMILIES SO THEY CAN MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS ABOUT THEIR CARE. WE PROVIDE NURSING, CLINICAL AND CARE MANAGEMENT ALONG WITH MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES TO HELP AVOID EMERGENCY ROOM VISITS.
- $24.8 million spent. FOSTER CARE - TOGETHER FOR YOUTH PROVIDES THERAPEUTIC AND TREATMENT FOSTER CARE FOR CHILDREN FROM BIRTH TO 21 YEARS OF AGE AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO PLACEMENT IN A GROUP HOME OR RESIDENTIAL SETTING. THERAPEUTIC FOSTER CARE KEEPS CHILDREN IN THEIR HOME COMMUNITY WITH A LOVING, CARING FAMILY. CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES ARE REUNITED MORE QUICKLY WHEN THEY RECEIVE SERVICES CLOSE TO THEIR HOME. TOGETHER FOR YOUTH WORKS WITH THE FOSTER PARENTS AND BIOLOGICAL PARENTS TO ENSURE THEY RECEIVE AROUND-THE-CLOCK GUIDANCE AND SUPERVISION AS WELL AS REGULAR THERAPEUTIC, CLINICAL AND EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT, AND THE TOOLS THEY NEED TO BE SUCCESSFULLY REUNITED. TOGETHER FOR YOUTH ALSO PROVIDES AN INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM AS WELL AS COORDINATED CLINICAL PROGRAM TO ENSURE YOUTH RECEIVES THE NECESSARY CLINICAL TREATMENT.
- $25.3 million spent. DETENTION- OUR SECURE AND NON-SECURE DETENTION PROGRAMS PROVIDE YOUTH WITH A SAFE AND SECURE SETTING BY VIRTUE OF THEIR CHOICES AND CIRCUMSTANCES. OUR PROGRAMS PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY TO CHOOSE A BETTER PATH WITH NEW EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES, COMMUNITY RESOURCES, AND TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since August 1933.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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