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Partners for Youth With Disabilities

EIN 22-2627798 · Boston, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

EMPOWERING YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL BY PROVIDING TRANSFORMATIVE MENTORING PROGRAMS, YOUTH DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES, AND INCLUSION EXPERTISE. WE MOTIVATE YOUTH TO REACH THEIR PERSONAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND CAREER GOALS, AND GUIDE ORGANIZATIONS IN BECOMING MORE INCLUSIVE.

Income
$3.1 million
Spending
$2.7 million
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
3.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 54%
Employees
33
Volunteers
150
Highest pay
$162,387, executive director (until 4/2025)

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: 81 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 29% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    76% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 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.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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 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)
  1. $1.4 million spent. EDUCATION AND TRAINING DIVISION:CAREER READINESS PROGRAM ("YEP/CR") - THIS PROGRAM IS AN INCLUSIVE JOB-READINESS PROGRAM THAT ADDRESSES BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT FOR YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES VIA A THREETIERED CURRICULUM OF ACADEMIC LEARNING, REAL WORLD EXPERIENCES, AND MENTORING. THIS PROGRAM ALSO INCLUDES WORKSHOPS AND WORK BASED LEARNING EXPERIENCES FOR PRE-EMPLOYMENT TRANSITION AGED YOUTH SERVED BY THE MASSACHUSETTS REHABILITATION COMMISSION.ACCESS TO THEATRE PROGRAM ("ATT") - THIS IS AN INCLUSIVE THEATRE ARTS PROGRAM THAT ENGAGES YOUTH WITH AND WITHOUT DISABILITIES IN OUT-OF-SCHOOL AND SUMMER THEATRE ARTS ACTIVITIES. THE PROGRAM FEATURES CREATIVE WORKSHOPS AND ORIGINAL PRODUCTIONS CREATED BY THE YOUTH AND PERFORMED AT COMMUNITY LOCATIONS.
  2. $444,833 spent. YOUTH LEADERSHIP DIVISION:YOUTH LEADERS RISING PROGRAM - THIS PROGRAM PREPARES YOUNG ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES TO BECOME LEADERS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES THROUGH PARTICIPATING IN AFTER-SCHOOL COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES. YOUNG LEADERS DEVELOP LEADERSHIP AND JOB READINESS SKILLS WHILE AT THE SAME TIME LEARNING THE VALUE OF COMMUNITY SERVICE THROUGH WORK WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S YLF AND ATT PROGRAMS.YOUTH LEADERSHIP FORUM ("YLF") - YLF IS FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES WHO WANT TO DEVELOP SELF-ADVOCACY AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS, BEGIN TO PLAN CAREER GOALS, AND BUILD A NETWORK OF SUPPORTS AND FRIENDS.
  3. $261,231 spent. MENTORING DIVISION:MENTORING PROGRAM - THIS CORE PROGRAM OF THE ORGANIZATION MATCHES YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES WITH CARING ADULTS THAT SERVE AS ROLE MODELS AND MENTORS FOR THE YOUTH GUIDING THEM TO ACHIEVE THEIR PERSONAL, INDEPENDENT LIVING AND CAREER GOALS.INCLUSION SERVICES PROGRAM - THE INCLUSION SERVICES PROGRAM REACHES NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS THE UNITED STATES WITH CUSTOMIZED TRAINING, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, AND SUPPORT TO IMPROVE INCLUSION AND ENGAGEMENT OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. IT ALSO SUPPORTS AN INCLUSIVE ON-LINE TRAINING PLATFORM LEARN.PYD, CAPABLE OF HOSTING TAILORED E-MENTORING AND TRAINING PROGRAMS.

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

  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 June 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 December 1985.

    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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