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Youth Empowerment Siskiyou

EIN 20-0714947 · Yreka, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair52 out of 100GovernanceGood86 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The Agency advocates for the best interests of abused and neglected children within the court system based on the belief that children are entitled to and have an inherent right to a safe and permanent home.The Agency began operating under the name of CASA of Siskiyou County to work in the court system through trained citizen volunteers, in collaboration with key agencies, legal counsel and community resources to serve as the child's advocate and represent the best interest of the child in juvenile court. Since 2016,the agency has also facilitated a trauma-informed summer camp program benefiting local children exposed to domestic violence, physical, sexual or emotional abuse, or other forms of family trauma.In October 2019, the Agency's mission was expanded and the Agency was restructured and renamed Youth Empowerment Siskiyou (YES) to serve as an umbrella agency supporting both the CASA, summer camp and other programs serving any youth age 0-25 who has been exposed to trauma, is in th

Income
$970,642
Spending
$1.0 million
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
0.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 94%
Employees
29
Volunteers
12
Highest pay
$34,755, executive dir.

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

Fair: 52 out of 100. Higher than 17% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 42% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    75% 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

Good: 86 out of 100. Higher than 62% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $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

    0 of 5

    Reports that it does not keep 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

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (6)
  1. $216,708 spent. HOUSING SUPPORT: THE AGENCY PROVIDED YOUTH-FOCUSED, INDIVIDUALIZED CASE MANAGEMENT SUPPORT TO TEENS AND TRANSAITION-AGE YOUTH EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS, ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO ARE SURVIVORS OF ABUSE, NEGLECT, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND OTHER CRIMES.
  2. $147,233 spent. YHSP (YOUTH HOUSING SUPPORT PROGRAM): The agency provides trauma informed case management giving supportive services to any person age 12-25 experiencing homelessness. This program focuses on building life skills and assisting the youth with resources to help meet their basic needs.
  3. $130,563 spent. CASA: The agency trains and recruits, screens and trains community volunteer advocates. These advocates monitor foster children's progress through court proceedings, assess and inform the court of the children's needs and progress and work toward permanent and safe placement of each child in a timely manner.
  4. $117,050 spent. CAMP: The agency facilitated a trauma-informed summer camp program benefiting local children exposed to domestic violence, physical, sexual and or emotional abuse, or other forms of family trauma.
  5. $108,654 spent. SUPERVISED VISITATION: To help serve out community as a supervised visitation program. The mission is to encourage, strengthen, and empower children and parents while providing a safe, neutral, accessible place for children to meet with their non-custodial parents or family members that is free from conflict or abuse.
  6. $38,718 spent. MENTAL HEALTH: THE AGENCY PROVIDED INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES TO YOUTH EXPERIENCING MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES, INCLUDING REFERRALS TO PARTNER AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS, AND ALSO HOSTED MENTAL HEALTH AND SUICIDE PREVIENION OUTREACH EVENTS.

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 April 2005.

    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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