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The York County Alliance for Learning

EIN 23-2605442 · York, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair68 out of 100GovernanceFair59 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CONNECTING EDUCATORS AND EMPLOYERS TO ENGAGE STUDENTS IN CAREER EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT

Income
$241,051
Spending
$249,127
Spent on programs
97%
Reserves
5.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 47%
Employees
2
Volunteers
150
Highest pay
$84,584, executive director

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: 68 out of 100. Higher than 33% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    97% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Fair: 59 out of 100. Higher than 43% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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.

  • 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 (2)
  1. $38,830 spent. THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS ARE AVAILABLE TO YORK COUNTY EDUCATORS:CAREER EDUCATION AND WORK STANDARDS SYMPOSIUM: THIS EVENT IS FOCUSED ON THE CAREER EDUCATION AND WORK STANDARDS, PENNSYLVANIA'S ACADEMIC STANDARDS, WHICH INCLUDE CAREER AWARENESS AND PREPARATION; CAREER ACQUISITION; CAREER RETENTION AND ADVANCEMENT; AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP.INNOVATION GRANTS: THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES EDUCATORS WITH ACCESS TO CAPITAL TO IMPLEMENT CLASSROOM INNOVATION REGARDING CAREER EXPLORATION AND AWARENESS IN THE FORM OF SEED MONEY GRANTS, UP TO $1,000 EACH.SCHOOL DIRECTORS' DINNER: THIS PROGRAM RECOGNIZES SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS FOR THEIR YEARS OF SERVICE AND SHARE YORK COUNTY STUDENT SUCCESSES.
  2. $202,493 spent. WE ENCOURAGE STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS:CAREER EXPLORATION PROGRAMS: CAREER EXPLORATION PROGRAMS CONSIST OF 30+ DIFFERENT PROGRAMS INTENDED TO CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR MOSTLY 10TH-12TH GRADE STUDENTS TO ATTEND AND EXPLORE A CAREER PATH THAT MAY INTEREST THEM. HOSTED BY A BUSINESS PARTNER THAT OPERATES WITHIN THE PARTICULAR CAREER, THESE PROGRAMS ARE CATEGORIZED AS PART OF THE CAREER EXPLORATION SERIES (MEETING AFTER-SCHOOL, MULTIPLE TIMES THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR) OR THE CAREER EXPLORATION DAY PROGRAMS WHICH ARE ONE-DAY PROGRAMS THAT TYPICALLY MEET DURING THE SCHOOL DAY. THERE IS ALSO A COLLECTION OF NEARLY 30 VIRTUAL PROGRAMS RECORDED THAT ARE AVAILABLE FOR ON-DEMAND VIEWING.CAREER READINESS EDUCATION WORKSHOP: CREW EXISTS TO HELP STUDENTS WHO MAY NOT HAVE SET A CAREER OR EDUCATIONAL PLAN AFTER HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION. UPON ARRIVAL AT THE EVENT, STUDENTS WILL ATTEND THEIR CHOICE OF THREE (OF THE 16) CAREER CLUSTER INFORMATIONAL PRESENTATIONS DELIVERED BY A BUSINESS OR TRAINING PARTNER ASSOCIATED WITH THAT INDUSTRY. IN THE SECOND HALF OF THE DAY, STUDENTS ARE PROVIDED THE OPPORTUNITY TO ATTEND POST-SECONDARY AND EMPLOYMENT SKILLS SESSIONS TO HELP STUDENTS MAKE CONNECTIONS AND POSSIBLE DECISIONS AS THEY APPROACH GRADUATION.PRE-APPRENTICESHIP: THE PRE-APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS OFFER STUDENTS THE OPPORTUNITY OF A STRUCTURED SERIES OF ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS THAT WILL HELP THEM IN EXPLORING CAREER OPPORTUNITIES, BUILD SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE WHAT AN APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM WOULD ENTAIL AS THEY MAKE THEIR FUTURE CAREER DECISIONS. YCAL OFFERS MULTIPLE PRE-APPRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH OUR PARTNERS.MANUFACTURING DAYS: OCCURRING AROUND THE TIME OF NATIONAL MANUFACTURING DAY, OBSERVED ON THE 1ST FRIDAY IN OCTOBER, MANUFACTURING DAYS SEEKS TO BUILD AWARENESS OF THE OPPORTUNITIES AND IMPACT OF MANUFACTURING IN OUR COMMUNITY AND BEYOND. THE PRIMARY FOCUS OF MANUFACTURING DAYS ACTIVITY INVOLVES SCHOOL TOURS DESIGNED FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AT VARIOUS PARTICIPATING MANUFACTURERS IN YORK COUNTY.

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 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 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 May 1990.

    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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