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Philadelphia Youth Network Inc

EIN 23-2993155 · Philadelphia, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood70 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PHILADELPHIA YOUTH NETWORK (PYN) EQUIPS YOUNG PEOPLE TO BUILD LIFELONG SKILLS, PURSUE MEANINGFUL CAREERS, AND EMBRACE CHANGE WITH CONFIDENCE - SO THEY CAN THRIVE IN THE WORKFORCE, EXPERIENCE ECONOMIC MOBILITY, AND STRENGTHEN THEIR COMMUNITIES.

Income
$4.8 million
Spending
$5.7 million
Spent on programs
74%
Reserves
14.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 83%
Employees
234
Volunteers
11
Highest pay
$203,050, president & 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

Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 43% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 14.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 10% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 20% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 70% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    73% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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 64% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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. $4.2 million spent. PHILADELPHIA YOUTH NETWORK (PYN) EQUIPS YOUNG PEOPLE TO BUILD LIFELONG SKILLS, PURSUE MEANINGFUL CAREERS, AND EMBRACE CHANGE WITH CONFIDENCE SO THEY CAN THRIVE IN THE WORKFORCE, EXPERIENCE ECONOMIC MOBILITY, AND STRENGTHEN THEIR COMMUNITIES. PYN ADVANCES OUR MISSION THROUGH A CONTINUUM OF PROGRAMMING THAT MOVES YOUNG PEOPLE FROM CAREER AWARENESS TO CAREER LAUNCH AND ADVANCEMENT. OUR OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME (OST) PROGRAMS PROVIDE TRADITIONAL OR SPECIALIZED PROGRAMMING FOR OVER 300 MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH AFTER SCHOOL AND DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS IN SEVEN PHILADELPHIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS. PROGRAMMING INVOLVES ACADEMIC SUPPORT ACTIVITIES AND ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES SUCH AS STEAM (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ARTS, MATH) AND SPORTS. ALL PROGRAMS INCLUDE A CAREER EXPLORATION COMPONENT WHERE STUDENTS ARE INTRODUCED TO VARIOUS CAREERS, MEET GUESTS WHO WORK IN VARIOUS FIELDS, AND LEARN WHAT IT TAKES TO SUCCEED IN THOSE CAREERS. OUR WORK-BASED LEARNING PROGRAMS CONNECT OVER 400 PHILADELPHIA HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH TO INTERNSHIPS OR OTHER WORK-BASED LEARNING EXPERIENCES TO PROVIDE THEM OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPLORE CAREERS HANDS-ON. YOUTH ARE MATCHED TO CAREERS BASED ON THEIR ASSESSED INTERESTS AND SKILLS. INTERNSHIPS VARY IN LENGTH OF TIME AND TOTAL HOURS AND OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE YEAR-ROUND. YOUTH ARE SUPPORTED BY COACHES WHO GUIDE THEM THROUGH IDENTIFYING THEIR INTERESTS, PREPARING FOR INTERVIEWS, AND NAVIGATING THE WORK ENVIRONMENT. YOUTH EARN A HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT FOR COMPLETION OF THEIR INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCES. OUR CAREER PATHWAYS PROGRAMS PROVIDE HOLISTIC PRE-EMPLOYMENT TRAINING, CAREER COACHING, AND CREDENTIALING OPPORTUNITIES TO SECURE FULL-TIME, BENEFIT-BEARING JOBS TO 40 YOUNG ADULTS, AGED 18-24 WHO HOLD A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR RECOGNIZED EQUIVALENT, WHO ARE LOW- TO MODERATE-INCOME, AND WHO MAY EXPERIENCE OTHER COMPOUNDING CHALLENGES. CASE MANAGERS COLLABORATE WITH PARTICIPANTS TO CREATE INDIVIDUALIZED SERVICE PLANS BASED ON NUMERACY AND LITERACY SKILLS, WORKFORCE AND EDUCATION ASPIRATIONS AND APTITUDES, AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICE NEEDS, ALONGSIDE PARTICIPANTS' PERSONAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND OCCUPATIONAL GOALS. PROGRAM COMPONENTS INCLUDE JOB READINESS, SKILL-BUILDING, AND FINANCIAL LITERACY WORKSHOPS; LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES; CAREER EXPLORATION AND JOB SEARCH SERVICES; TRANSITIONAL SUPPORT TO SMOOTH PATHWAYS INTO FURTHER EDUCATION, TRAINING, OR WORK EXPERIENCES; AND FOLLOW-UP SERVICES FOR SUPPORT AFTER PROGRAM COMPLETION. OUR SYSTEMS BUILDING WORK FOCUSES ON CREATING SUSTAINABLE COLLABORATION ACROSS EMPLOYERS, EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS, COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, AND POLICYMAKERS TO EXPAND OPPORTUNITY PATHWAYS FOR YOUTH. THESE EFFORTS STRENGTHEN WORKFORCE INFRASTRUCTURE, ALIGN PARTNERS TOWARD COLLECTIVE IMPACT, AND SUPPORT EMPLOYERS IN HIRING, RETAINING, AND ADVANCING YOUNG TALENT.

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 October 1999.

    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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