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Motivating Inspiring Supporting and Serving Sexually Exploited Youth

EIN 26-4513862 · Oakland, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATION COLLABORATES TO BRING ABOUT SYSTEMIC AND COMMUNITY CHANGE TO PREVENT THE SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH THROUGH RAISING AWARENESS, EDUCATION AND POLICY DEVELOPMENT.

Income
$3.0 million
Spending
$3.8 million
Spent on programs
71%
Reserves
6.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 73%
Employees
26
Volunteers
12
Highest pay
$191,341, 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

Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 55% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.2 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 28% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 25% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    71% 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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 of 4 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 (4)
  1. $910,936 spent. CASE MANAGEMENT (TRANSFORMATION COACHING):THESE ARE HOLISTIC, TRAUMA-INFORMED TRANSFORMATION COACHING SERVICES (FORMERLY CLINICAL CASE MANAGEMENT), INCLUDING WRAPAROUND SUPPORT, SYSTEMS NAVIGATION, SAFETY PLANNING, AND REFERRALS THAT ADDRESS YOUTHS' PSYCHOSOCIAL, MENTAL, EMOTIONAL, PHYSICAL, AND FINANCIAL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING. THE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTS YOUTHS' HEALING JOURNEYS TO OVERCOME TRAUMA AND CHALLENGES ASSOCIATED WITH COMMERCIAL SEXUAL EXPLOITATION AND RELATED VIOLENCE. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES WARM REFERRALS TO SEXUALLY EXPLOITED AND VULNERABLE YOUTH TO ENSURE ACCESS TO A CONTINUUM OF CARE, INCLUDING HOUSING, HEALTHCARE, LEGAL SERVICES, AND OTHER ESSENTIAL SUPPORTS.
  2. $355,497 spent. YOUTH PROGRAM (ENGAGEMENT SERVICES):INCLUDES DROP-IN CENTER SERVICES AND YOUTH-CENTERED ACTIVITIES WHERE THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES CRISIS SUPPORT, BASIC NECESSITIES, AND CONNECTION TO SAFE, SUPPORTIVE ADULTS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO HOSTS COMMUNITY EVENTS THAT BRING MULTIPLE PARTNER AGENCIES INTO ONE SPACE FOR YOUTH AND CAREGIVERS WHO ARE SURVIVORS OF OR VULNERABLE TO COMMERCIAL SEXUAL EXPLOITATION. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES INCLUDE LEADERSHIP AND ADVOCACY, THE THRIVE INITIATIVE, ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMMING, AND OTHER WORKSHOPS THAT BUILD LIFE SKILLS, CAREER READINESS, AND PATHWAYS TO EMPLOYMENT. MOBILE MISSSEY CONDUCTS STREET AND COMMUNITY-BASED OUTREACH, AND COORDINATED OUTINGS PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION AND ACCESS TO SERVICES FOR YOUTH.
  3. $127,122 spent. TRAINING AND PREVENTION:THE ORGANIZATION'S TRAININGS AND WORKSHOPS PROVIDE A COMPREHENSIVE OVERVIEW OF TRAFFICKING, INCLUDING YOUTH PATHWAYS INTO EXPLOITATION, RISK AND PROTECTIVE FACTORS, PREVENTION STRATEGIES, AND BEST PRACTICES FOR SUPPORTING TRAFFICKED YOUTH. YOUTH-FACING TRAININGS ARE INFORMED BY THE LIVED EXPERIENCES OF THE YOUTH THE ORGANIZATION SERVES. ALL FACILITATORS UTILIZE TRAUMA-INFORMED, HEALING-CENTERED, AND STRENGTHS-BASED APPROACHES. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO FACILITATES SCHOOL-SITE YOUTH GROUPS WHERE PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE SUPPORT AND STRENGTHEN SKILLS RELATED TO RESILIENCY, HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS, AND MUTUAL SUPPORT.
  4. $1.3 million spent. HOUSING:THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES LOW-BARRIER HOUSING SUPPORTS FOR YOUTH WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED OR ARE AT HIGH RISK OF COMMERCIAL SEXUAL EXPLOITATION. WHEN A YOUTH PRESENTS WITH HOUSING NEEDS, A HOUSING OR TRANSITIONAL COACH WORKS WITH THEM TO IDENTIFY THE MOST APPROPRIATE OPTION AVAILABLE, WHICH MAY INCLUDE EMERGENCY HOTEL VOUCHERS, SHORT-TERM SHELTER PLACEMENTS, EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE, TRANSITIONAL HOUSING, AND HOUSING STABILIZATION SERVICES. HOUSING SUPPORT IS INTEGRATED WITH TRANSFORMATION COACHING AND FOCUSES ON SAFETY, STABILITY, AND LONG-TERM HOUSING RETENTION.OTHER PROGRAM:THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES ONE-ON-ONE AND GROUP CAREER READINESS AND EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT TO YOUTH WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED COMMERCIAL SEXUAL EXPLOITATION. STAFF UTILIZE EVIDENCE-BASED AND PROMISING PRACTICES TO STRENGTHEN JOB READINESS, INCLUDING WORKSHOPS THAT CULTIVATE SELF-AWARENESS, SELF-REGULATION, AND CONFIDENCE, AND THAT SUPPORT SHIFTS IN CONSCIOUSNESS ABOUT YOUTHS' CAPACITY TO CHANGE THEIR CIRCUMSTANCES, THEMSELVES, AND THEIR COMMUNITIES.

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 December 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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