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Building Youth Around the World

EIN 27-0928729 · Murray, UT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceWeak27 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE VISION OF THE FOUNDATION IS TO INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR SUCCESS IN YOUTH, AGES 0 TO 19, AND POST HIGH SCHOOL; THAT LACK THE MEANS AND ABILITIES TO LEARN, GROW AND THRIVE IN THEIR YOUNGER YEARS TO HELP BECOME PRODUCTIVE AND GIVING IN THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH THEY LIVE THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. THROUGH GENUINE, YET SIMPLE ACTS OF COMPASSION AND LOVE, BUILDING YOUTH AROUND THE WORLD HELPS CHANGE YOUNG PEOPLE'S LIVES TO BECOME LEADERS WITHIN THEIR COMMUNITIES AND COUNTRIES. THERE ARE THREE MAIN FOCUSES OF THE FOUNDATION: 1) PROVISION OF ESSENTIALS FOR LIVING TO UNDERPRIVILEGED YOUTH AND EDUCATION THROUGH SELF-IMPROVEMENT AND MOTIVATIONAL TRAINING 2)EDUCATION THROUGH BUILDING SCHOOLS, BETTER EDUCATION, SCHOLARSHIPS, SELF-IMPROVEMENT AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING IN ALL ITS FACETS 3) NUMEROUS HEALTHCARE RELATED SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES THAT INCLUDE NUTRITION PROGRAMS, FOOD SUPPLIES, MEDICAL CENTERS, ETC.

Income
$891,528
Spending
$710,325
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
6.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0

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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 77% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 20% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 30% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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

Weak: 27 out of 100. Higher than 4% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 7 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 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)
  1. BUILDING YOUTH AROUND THE WORLD CONTINUALLY WORKS ON ITS HUMANITARIAN INITIATIVES INCLUDING PROJECTS TO DELIVER HUMANITARIAN KITS, HYGIENE KITS, DENTAL KITS, FOOD SUPPLIES, NUTRITIONAL SUPPLIES, ASSIST IN UPKEEP AND REPAIRS OF SCHOOLS, PLANTING GARDENS & MINI-ORCHARDS, CONSTRUCTION AND REFURBISHMENT FOR ORPHANAGES, MEDICAL CLINICS, SCHOOLS, CONTRIBUTIONS FOR SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS FOR SCHOOL AND TRAINING; AND MANY OTHER HUMANITARIAN PROJECTS. INFORMATION REGARDING BUILDING YOUTH AROUND THE WORLDS ACHIEVEMENTS AND PROJECTS CAN BE FOUND AT WWW.BUILDYOUTH.ORG.
  2. $670,610 spent. PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES INCLUDE HUMANITARIAN SERVICE COSTS
  3. PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES INCLUDE HUMANITARIAN SERVICE COSTS

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

  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 December 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 July 2010.

    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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