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Loudoun Youth Inc

EIN 20-2514114 · Leesburg, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO SUPPORT LOUDOUN COUNTY YOUTH-ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS.

Income
$179,980
Spending
$154,709
Spent on programs
61%
Reserves
15.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 72%
Employees
5
Volunteers
277
Highest pay
$41,250, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 84% of charities in its peer group (youth development, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 15.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 14% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    61% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 92% of charities in its peer group (youth development, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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.

  • 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, 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 (5)
  1. $29,125 spent. CLAUDE MOORE COMMUNITY BUILDERS PROGRAM IS A PROGRAM THROUGH WHICH STUDENTS AGREE TO COMPLETE A TOTAL OF 100 VOLUNTEER HOURS THAT YEAR. EACH BUILDER IS ASSIGNED A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WHERE HE/SHE MUST VOLUNTEER 50 HOURS. EACH STUDENT ALSO COMMITS TO 30 HOURS PARTICPATING IN COMMUNITY SERVICE DAYS AS A GROUP, AND 20 HOURS IN THE CLASSROOM DURING CURRICULUM DAYS. THE APPLICATION PROCESS STARTS IN APRIL, WITH ORIENTATION DAY IN JUNE, AND CONCLUDES WITH A GRADUATION IN MARCH.
  2. $11,753 spent. LOUDOUN YOUTH'S BATTLE OF THE BANDS PROVIDES A SAFE VENUE FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL BANDS TO PERFORM IN FRONT OF THEIR PEERS. BANDS COMPETE IN THREE ROUNDS FOR THE CHANCE TO BE INVITED TO PERFORM AT A SPECIAL EVENING ON THE TALLY HO STAGE IN LEESBURG GIVING THEM AN ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITY TO ACT AS A PROFESSIONAL ARTIST. PRIZES ARE AWARDED TO THE TOP PLACE FINISHERS AND CAN INCLUDE STUDIO TIME, PRIVATE LESSONS WITH MUSIC AND SONGWRITING PROFESSIONALS, AND MORE. THIS PROGRAM BENEFITS YOUTH BANDS, THE TEENS WHO PLAN THE EVENT, AS WELL AS THE HUNDREDS OF TEENS WHO ATTEND THE FOUR EVENINGS OF COMPETITIONS AS SPECTATORS.
  3. $14,055 spent. LOUDOUN YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM IS A WEEK-LONG LEADERSHIP PROGRAM DESIGNED TO INTRODUCE HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH TO LEADERSHIP CONCEPTS, AS WELL AS EXPOSE THEM TO LOCAL BUSINESS, GOVERNMENT AND COMMUNITY LEADERS. RISING SOPHOMORE, JUNIORS AND SENIORS SPEND SOME TIME LEARNING LEADERSHIP SKILLS IN A CLASSROOM-TYPE SETTING, BUT SPEND THE MAJORITY OF THE WEEK VISITING AND LEARNING FROM LOCAL BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS. THROUGH THESE EXPERIENCES, PARTICIPANTS GAIN REAL WORLD PERSPECTIVES ON WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A LEADER.
  4. $39,621 spent. THIS SECTION INCLUDES ALL OTHER YOUTH PROGRAMS, INCLUDING STEP UP LOUDOUN YOUTH COMPETITION WHICH IS A CALL TO ACTION FOR MIDDLE TO HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH TO PLAN AND IMPLEMENT COMMUNITY SERVICE AND SOCIAL IMPACT PROJECTS THAT COVER A BROAD RANGE OF TOPICS INCLUDING DEPRESSION AND SUICIDE, STRESS MANAGEMENT, ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES, TUTORING, BULLYING, DRUGS, HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS, FUNDRAISING FOR CANCER AND LYME RESEARCH AND MUCH MORE. PROJECTS ARE JUDGED FOR EFFECTIVENESS AND CASH PRIZES ARE AWARDED TO THE TOP TEN TEAMS.
  5. THIS SECTION INCLUDES ALL OTHER YOUTH PROGRAMS, INCLUDING STEP UP LOUDOUN YOUTH COMPETITION WHICH IS A CALL TO ACTION FOR MIDDLE TO HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH TO PLAN AND IMPLEMENT COMMUNITY SERVICE AND SOCIAL IMPACT PROJECTS THAT COVER A BROAD RANGE OF TOPICS INCLUDING DEPRESSION AND SUICIDE, STRESS MANAGEMENT, ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES, TUTORING, BULLYING, DRUGS, HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS, FUNDRAISING FOR CANCER AND LYME RESEARCH AND MUCH MORE. PROJECTS ARE JUDGED FOR EFFECTIVENESS AND CASH PRIZES ARE AWARDED TO THE TOP TEN TEAMS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 2025.

    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 September 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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