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Youth Advocate Programs Inc

EIN 23-1977514 · Harrisburg, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair53 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

YAP'S MISSION IS TO DELIVER AND ADVOCATE FOR SAFE AND EFFECTIVE COMMUNITY-BASED ALTERNATIVES TO RESIDENTIAL CARE AND INCARCERATION THAT EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND NEIGHBORHOODS TO THRIVE.

Income
$104.7 million
Spending
$105.7 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
2.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 94%
Employees
3,445
Volunteers
16
Highest pay
$314,059, president and 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

Fair: 53 out of 100. Higher than 42% of charities in its peer group (human services, over $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 48% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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 29% of charities in its peer group (human services, over $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 16 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 (1)
  1. $86.6 million spent. THE PURPOSE OF YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAMS, INC. IS TO PROVIDE HUMANE COMMUNITY-BASED ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMS FOR THE CARE AND PROTECTION OF INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE, HAVE BEEN, OR MAY BE SUBJECT TO COMPULSORY CARE, SUPERVISION, TREATMENT, AND/OR INCARCERATION IN PUBLIC OR PRIVATE INSTITUTIONS.THE OBJECTIVES OF YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAMS, INC. ARE TO PROVIDE TO SOCIAL AND JUDICIARY AGENCIES A COST-EFFECTIVE ALTERNATIVE TO RESIDENTIAL CARE AS WELL AS AN AFTERCARE SERVICE TO THOSE WHO ARE RETURNING TO THE COMMUNITY. TO FULFILL THIS OBJECTIVE, TWO NON-RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED. THEY ARE THE COMMUNITY ADVOCATE PROGRAM AND THE SUPPORTED WORK PROGRAM.THE CLIENT POPULATION SERVED BY THE PROGRAM IS PRIMARILY CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND THEIR PARENTS. HOWEVER, THE PROGRAM ALSO ACCEPTS REFERRALS OF ADULT CLIENTS WHO ARE IN NEED OF IN-HOME SUPPORT SERVICES IN ORDER TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY AND REMAIN IN COMMUNITY PLACEMENTS. YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAMS, INC. ACCEPTS CLIENTS WHO ARE EXPERIENCING ABUSE, NEGLECT, DELINQUENCY, MENTAL ILLNESS, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, MENTAL RETARDATION, AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE.IN ORDER TO ENHANCE THE DELIVERY OF MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES TO CHILDREN AND THE COMMUNITY, YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAMS, INC. HAS APPLIED FOR AND RECEIVED LICENSES TO PROVIDE SERVICES IN THE STATES OF PENNSYLVANIA, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, ARIZONA, SOUTH CAROLINA AND TEXAS. YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAMS, INC. PROVIDES BEHAVIORAL HEALTH REHABILITATION SERVICES TO CHILDREN AND YOUTH IN THESE STATES PURSUANT TO STATE AND COUNTY CONTRACTS OR PURSUANT TO TITLE IX OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT ("MEDICAID"). THESE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED CONSISTENT WITH YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAMS, INC.'S ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY BASED ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMS FOR THE CARE AND PROTECTION OF CHILDREN WHO MAY BE SUBJECT TO INSTITUTIONALIZATION OR REQUIRE COMMUNITY AND/OR FAMILY BASED SUPPORT 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 August 1976.

    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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