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Youth Uprising

EIN 20-3321544 · Oakland, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak29 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TRANSFORM EAST OAKLAND INTO A HEALTHY AND ECONOMICALLY ROBUST COMMUNITY BY DEVELOPING THE LEADERSHIP OF YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS AND IMPROVING THE SYSTEMS THAT IMPACT THEM.

Income
$2.7 million
Spending
$3.2 million
Spent on programs
62%
Reserves
0.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 87%
Employees
26
Volunteers
10
Highest pay
$131,040, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2023, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 29 out of 100. Higher than 2% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 77% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 18% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 29% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    62% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2023, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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, 2023, 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. $938,926 spent. CAREER & EDUCATIONYOUTH UPRISING DELIVERS A FULL RANGE OF EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT, JOB TRAINING, AND JOB PLACEMENT SERVICES IN A COMPREHENSIVE CAREER & EDUCATION PROGRAM. SERVICES ARE DELIVERED IN A 3,600-SQUARE-FOOT CAREER & EDUCATION CENTER. C&E PROVIDES INDIVIDUAL & GROUP CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO ALL MEMBERS, WE CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE INTAKE ASSESSMENT, PROVIDE MENTORSHIP AND ONE- ON-ONE COUNSELING, AND IDENTIFY 3 PERSONAL GOALS (EDUCATIONAL/INDIVIDUAL) TO ACHIEVE WHILE IN PROGRAMMING. CAREER & ED. THE MISSION OUR GOAL IS TO OFFER YOUTH PRE-EMPLOYMENT TRAINING, JOB COUNSELING VOCATIONAL INSTRUCTION, AND HANDS-ON WORK EXPERIENCE TO NAVIGATE THROUGH DIFFERENT CAREER PATHWAYS IN HOPES OF OBTAINING PERMANENT EMPLOYMENT IN A VARIETY OF HIGH DEMAND LOCAL INDUSTRIES. OBJECTIVE: PROVIDE FINANCIAL LITERACY EDUCATION AND SOFT SKILLS TRAINING TO HELP YOUTH ACQUIRE SKILLS THAT WILL MAKE THEM COMPETITIVE IN THE MARKETPLACE (JOB-SEARCH STRATEGIES, INTERVIEW PREP., PROFESSIONAL ATTIRE, RESUME WRITING, OFFICE ETIQUETTE, NETWORKING, WORKPLACE COMMUNICATION, AND WORK-ETHIC IDEALS). PROVIDE REAL WORLD EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE THROUGH JOB PLACEMENTS ONSITE IN YUS SOCIAL ENTERPRISES, THROUGH INTERNSHIPS IN THE COMMUNITY, SUBSIDIZED EMPLOYMENT, AND SERVICE. HELP CONNECT IN AND OUT OF SCHOOL YOUTH TO RELATIONSHIP WITH LOCAL EMPLOYERS, WORKFORCE AGENCIES, AND ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS. PROVIDE SAFE, AFFORDABLE, CONVENIENT AND RELIABLE FORMS OF PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION.
  2. $770,540 spent. HEALTH & WELLNESS: HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS PROVIDE A HOLISTIC ACCESSIBLE CARE IN A COMMUNITY SETTING. PRIMARY HEALTH AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ARE OFFERED ONSITE. PEER GROUP SESSION OFFERS A VARIETY OF GROUP SESSIONS THAT GIVE YOUTH THE OPPORTUNITY TO BUILD POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS, AND GROW ALONGSIDE THEIR PEERS. THESE SESSIONS INCLUDE WELLNESS WEDNESDAY - SESSION FOR ALL YOUTH HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS - SESSIONS FOR ALL YOUTH HEALTHING CIRCLE - SESSION FOR ALL YOUTHUPCOMING GROUPS: YOUNG MENS GROUP YOUNG WOMENS GROUP COUNSELING FOR HEALING AND HEALTH YU IS ON THE FOREFRONT OF MENTAL HEALTH CARE FOR TRANSITIONAL AGRE YOUTH AND US HELPING CREATE NEW POLICIES AND BEST PRACTICES TO SERVE TRAUMATIZED AND VIOLENCE-EXPOSED YOUTH STATEWIDE. WE OFFER YOUTH: INDIVIDAL, GROUP AND FAMILY THERAPY CLINICAL CONSULTATION OUTREACH AND ADVOCACY MEDICATIN REFERRALS CASE MANAGEMENT YUS TEAM OF CASE MANAGERS (CMS) WORKS WITH MEMBERS TO SET AND AND MEET EDUCATIONAL, CAREER, AND LIFE GOALS. CMS SERVE AS MENTORS,LIFE COACHES, AND ADVOCATES AND GUIDE AND TRACK ONGOING MEMBER INVOLEMENT. THEY COORDINATE WITH OTHER SYSTEMS (FOSTER CARE, JUVENILE JUSTICE, LAW ENFORCEMENT) TO INTERRUPT CYCLES OF RECIDIVISM. THE GOAL IS NOT ONLY ENGAGE AND RETAIN YOUTH IN YU PROGRAMMING, BUT TO MOVE THEM FORWARD TOWARD THEIR SPECIFIED GOALS AND LIFE PLAN. HOLISTIC WELLNESS YU OFFERS WEEKLY ALTERNATIVE HEALTH CLINICS. YU PROVIDES NON-WESTERN HEALING ARTS, STRESS MANAGEMENT AND PREVENTATIVE HEALTH SERVICE. YOGA MEDITATION DOUBLE DUTCH PHYSICAL HEALTHIN PARTNERSIP WITH CHILDRENS HOSPITAL OAKLAND, YU BRINGS ADOLESCENT HEALH CARE TO A NEIGHBORHOOD WHERE NONE PREVIOUSLY EXISTED. THE CLINIC PROVIDES PREVENTATIVE AND URGENT CARE SERVICES, INCLUDING PHYSICALS AND IMMUNIZATIONS TREATMENT FOR ACUTE AND CHRONIC ILLNESS TESTING FOR SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS AND PREGNANCY COUNSELING TO SUPPORT YOUTH STRUGGLING WITH SEX-AND SEXUALITY-RELATED ISSUES PREVENTIVE HEATH SCREENING FOR ASTHMA, DIABETES AND HYPERTENSION.
  3. $276,528 spent. ARTS AND EXPRESSIONS THE 3,600 SQUARE -FOOT MEDIA ARTS CENTER THREE VOCAL/ENGINEERING SET-UPS, A LIVE MUSIC ROOM, FOUR VIDEO FINISHING ROOMS, AND A FULLY EQUIPPED COMPUTER LAB AND THE CENTER IS A REGIONAL VENUE, HOSTING PUBLIC EVENTS THAT REGULARLY ATTRACT ATTENDEES FROM ALL OVER THE BAY AREA. THE ARTS AND EXPRESSIONS DEPARTMENT IS EMBARKING TO ENHANCE THE ARTISTIC EDUCATION AND SUPPOR FOR YU MEMBERS. OUR MISSION IS TO EMPOWER AND INSPIRE EVERY YU STUDENT TO UNLEASH THEIR CREATIVE POTENTIAL BY PROVIDING PERSONALIZED ARTISTIC EXPRESSIONS SUPPORT SERVICES AND FOSTERING A VIBRANT ARTISTIC COMMUNITY. WE AIM TO CREATE A WARM AND NURTURING ENVIRONMENT WHERE STUDENTS CAN EXPLORE AND EXCEL IN THEIR CHOSEN ARTISTIC DISCIPLINES THROUGH INDIVIDUALIZED MENTORSHIP, ENGAGING WORKSHOPS AMD ACCESS TO TOP-NOTCH RESOURCES. WITH SUPPORT, WE CAN ENSURE THAT OUT STUDENTS HAVE THE BEST TOOLS AND OPPORTUNITIES TO THRIVE. FUNDING WILL GO TOWARDS ACQUIRING STATE-OF-THE-ART EQUIPMENT, SECURING TALENTED INSTRUCTORS, AND PROVIDING SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ART STUDENTS IN NEED. MISSION: OUR MISSION IS TO GUIDE AND EMPOWER YU MEMBERS ON THEIR JOURNEY TOWARDS COLLEGE, HELPING THEM DISCOVER THEIR UNIQUE ARTISTIC VOICE AND NAVIGATE THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY. OBJECTIVE: THROUGH IMMERSIVE ARTIST RESIDENCIES AND WORKSHOPS, WE WILL EXPOSE STUDENTS TO DIVERSE ARTISTIC PRACTICES AND PROVIDE THEM WITH INVALUABLE MENTORSHIP FROM RENOWNED ARTISTS. BY FORGING PARTNERSHIPS WITH LEADING ARTS INSTITUTION, WE ILL OPEN DOORS TO EXCLUSIVE FACILITIES, MENTORSHIP PROGRAMS AND INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS, ENSURING OUR STUDENTS HAVE A COMPETITIVE EDGE. OUR INNOVATIVE DIGITAL PLATFORM WILL CONNECT YU STUDENTS WITH A GLOBAL ARTISTIC COMMUNITY, FOSTERING CROSS-CULTURAL COLLABORATIONS AND PROVIDING EXPOSURE TO NEW ARTISTIC PERSPECTIVES.
  4. $4,029 spent. COMMUNITY TRANSFORMATION COMMUNITY TRANSFORMATION CONSISTS OF TWO PRIMARY ACTIVITIES, WHICH ARE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, AND SOCIAL ENTERPRISE. LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT & CIVIC ENGAGEMENT YOUTH LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT & CIVIC ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS INVOLVE YOUTH LEADERS IN IMPROVING THEIR COMMUNITY WHILE DEVELOPING THEIR CAPACITY TO BECOME AGENTS OF CHANGE. ACTIVITIES RANGE FROM ROUND-TABLE DISCUSSIONS AND PARTICIPATION ON PUBLIC BOARDS AND COMMUNISSIONS, TO COMMUNITY ORGANIZAING AND PUBLIC-AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS. YOUTH BUILD THEIR UNDERSTANDING OF THE SOCIAL AND POLITICAL ISSUES THAT AFFECT US ALL AND DISADVANTAGE SOME. THIS KNOWLEDGE IS THEN USED TO AFFECT SYSTEMS CHANGE AND TRANSFORM COMMUNITIES.
  5. COMMUNITY TRANSFORMATION COMMUNITY TRANSFORMATION CONSISTS OF TWO PRIMARY ACTIVITIES, WHICH ARE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND CIVIC 4029. 0. 0.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2023, 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 October 13, 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 June 2024.

    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 November 2005.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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