Caribbean Youth Network Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
A Christian missionary society focusing on youth ministry development in the Caribbean.
- Income
- $965,966
- Spending
- $933,871
- Spent on programs
- 81%
- Reserves
- 5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Employees
- 7
- Volunteers
- 20
- Highest pay
- $89,978, executive director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 (religion, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 5.0 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 4% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1581% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 86% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 258 of 8 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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)
- $375,960 spent. Youth ministry (50%) Through the Caribbean Youth Networks missionary staff, youth ministry was provided on the islands on Long Island, New Providence, and Abaco, The Bahamas. The ministry involved 900 students and 35 volunteer leaders. The object of this program initiative was to provide opportunities for high school students to grow in their understanding of Christianity and train adult volunteer leaders in the youth ministry. Services provided include: youth outreach events, Bible studies, leadership programs, camping/ retreats and summer programs.
- $300,768 spent. College ministry (40%) A second program provided in the Caribbean Youth Network is a college leadership development program for young people in New Providence, Bahamas. The objective of this program is to help young people and college students as they navigate into adulthood. This is achieved through mentorship, weekly Bible studies, retreats, and leadership training. Through this program students are encouraged in their personal Christian life, instructed in life skills, and empowered for Christian service. Currently, over 100 students and 10 volunteer leaders are involved in this program.
- $75,191 spent. Short Term Missions (10%) A third focus of the Caribbean Youth Network is in the area of short term missions. Over the past year, short term mission teams have been mobilized to serve the needs of the youth organizations that we serve within the Bahamas. Through short term mission teams, volunteers from U.S. based churches have assisted with building projects at camps, schools and youth centers and have assisted with Christian based summer children and youth programs.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since August 2008.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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