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National Young Mens Service League

EIN 26-0094464 · Plano, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceGood75 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE YOUNG MEN'S SERVICE LEAGUE IS TO INITIATE AND ENCOURAGE YOUNG MEN OF HIGH SCHOOL AGE AND THEIR MOTHERS IN THE PURSUIT OF PHILANTHROPIC INVOLVEMENT IN THEIR COMMUNITIES, TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES TO ENHANCE MOTHER/SON RELATIONSHIPS, DEVELOP LEADERSHIP SKILLS AND TO ASSIST, SERVE AND SUPPORT THOSE WHO ARE IN NEED IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.

Income
$941,351
Spending
$913,965
Spent on programs
71%
Reserves
5.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 86%
Employees
114
Volunteers
8
Highest pay
$40,000, president & ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 26% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    70% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 6 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 April 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. $46,410 spent. NYMSL ESTABLISHED A LEADERSHIP CURRICULUM. THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO AID THE YOUNG MEN IN IDENTIFYING THEIR UNIQUE TALENTS AND STRENGTHS, AND THEN TO ASSESS HOW TO USE THEIR TALENTS TO BECOME EFFECTIVE LEADERS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. A RECOMMENDED PART OF THE PROGRAM IS AN ONLINE ASSESSMENT. THE YOUNG MEN TAKE AN ASSESSMENT THAT IDENTIFIES THEIR TOP FIVE NATURAL TALENTS. THIS INFORMATION HELPS THE BOYS UNDERSTAND WHAT THINGS ARE GOING TO COME NATURALLY TO THEM. THE PROGRAM ALLOWS THE BOYS TO FOCUS ON THEIR STRENGTHS RATHER THAN SPENDING ALL THEIR ENERGY ON THEIR "WEAKNESSES". OVER THE COURSE OF THE FOUR-YEAR YMSL PROGRAM, THE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES WILL DIRECT THE YOUNG MEN BACK TO THEIR STRENGTHS. THEY WILL UNDERSTAND THEIR STRENGTHS IN MORE DETAIL AND BEGIN TO UNDERSTAND WHY INCLUDING OTHERS WITH DIFFERENT STRENGTHS IS IMPORTANT TO THE SUCCESS OF A TEAM. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES INSIGHTS FOR THE YOUNG MEN TO USE IN PLANNING THEIR FUTURE ACADEMIC AND CAREER ENDEAVORS AND BECOMING COMPASSIONATE LEADERS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.
  2. $514,001 spent. THE REGIONAL LEADERSHIP SUMMIT WAS DEVELOPED, PRODUCED AND SUBSEQUENTLY DELIVERED. THIS LEADERSHIP SUMMIT WAS DEVELOPED TO TRAIN THE INCOMING OFFICERS OF OUR 174 SUBSIDIARY CHAPTERS THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES. THE TRAINING SESSION WERE CONDUCTED IN 4 LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE US FOR OUR 2,564 CHAPTER LEADERS. THE SUMMIT IS DEVELOPED TO INSPIRE THE LEADERS OF THE ORGANIZATION TO ENCOURAGE THEIR INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS TO SERVE THOSE IN NEED IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. INCLUDED IN THE PROGRAMS ARE UPDATES TO THE ORGANIZATION AS WELL AS THE INTRODUCTION NEW POLICIES AND PROCEDURES AND TRAINING ON ESTABLISHED METHODS OF OPERATION . THE SUMMITS ENCOURAGES MEMBERS ACROSS THE COUNTRY TO SHARE SUCCESSFUL IDEAS AND OPPORTUNITIES OF SERVING THE NEEDY IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.
  3. $83,740 spent. THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUES TO ENHANCE A NEW WEBSITE AND CENTER OF OPERATIONS FOR THE ORGANIZATION. THE WEBSITE WILL ENABLE THE ORGANIZATION TO GROW AND BETTER SERVE THE NOW 174 SUBSIDIARIES COUNTRY WIDE. ESTABLISHING NEW PROTOCOLS AND LAUNCHING INDIVIDUAL SUBSIDIARY WEBSITES AND PORTALS IS A MAJOR UNDERTAKING OF THIS PROJECT. IT IS BELIEVED THESE ENHANCEMENTS AND SUPPORT WILL ENABLE THE SUBSIDIARIES TO ESTABLISH, CHOOSE, AND TRACK THEIR SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES AS WELL AS SERVE AS A REPORTING STRUCTURE FOR THE INDIVIDUAL SUBSIDIARIES AND THE NATIONAL ORGANIZATION.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 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 April 2026.

    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 February 2009.

    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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