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Jyd Project Inc

EIN 27-0940393 · Bethesda, MD

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE JYD PROJECT IS TO PROVIDE AT RISK YOUTH WITH MEANINGFUL OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPAND THEIR EDUCATION, PHYSICAL HEALTH AND SPIRITUAL GROWTH BY UNITING A DIVERSE COMMUNITY IN MEANINGFUL TASKS THAT ENCOURAGE SUCCESS. THESE OPPORTUNITIES WILL BE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT ARE DEVELOPED TO EMPHASIZE THE NEED FOR RESPECT IN ORDER TO ACHIEVE MEANINGFUL FUTURE GOALS. ONCE THIS MESSAGE HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY CONVEYED, OUR MENTORS WILL THEN BREAK DOWN COMMON SITUATIONS FACED BY TODAY'S YOUTH, WALKING THEM THROUGH THE POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS. THE MENTORS WILL USE TEAMWORK AND STUDY TECHNIQUES TO REINFORCE THE JYD PROJECT'S MESSAGE.THE GOAL OF THE JYD PROJECT IS, UPON COMPLETION OF OUR PROGRAMS, THAT THE YOUTH PARTICIPANTS WILL HAVE IMPROVED COMMUNICATION SKILLS AND SELF CONFIDENCE. EACH PROGRAM WILL EMPHASIZE EFFORT WHILE TEACHING THE VALUES AND MORALS NECESSARY TO BECOME PRODUCTIVE ADULTS. THE PROGRAMS DEVELOPED ARE DESIGNED TO HAVE A LASTING IMPACT ON THE AT-RISK YOUTH REACHED BY THE P

Income
$46,707
Spending
$23,230
Reserves
12.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 (2)
  1. SHOOTING FOR PEACE - SHOOTING FOR PEACE INSPIRES OUR YOUTH TO UNITE AND REACH THEIR GREATEST POTENTIAL. THE PROGRAM COMPLETED A NINE-CITY TOUR DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR DELIVERING POSITIVE MESSAGES AND ENCOURAGING STUDENTS OF LOWER SOCIOECONOMIC STATUS TO BELIEVE IN THEMSELVES AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THEIR FUTURES. THE GOAL OF THE PROGRAM IS TO BRING COMMUNITIES TOGETHER, PROMOTE EDUCATION THROUGH READING, AND ENCOURAGE YOUNG PEOPLE TO ENGAGE IN PEACEFUL ACTIVITIES AND SPORTS.NUMBER OF PERSONS BENEFITED - APPROXIMATELY 3,000 STUDENT AND OVER 10,000 INDIVIDUALS WITH DIGITAL EDUCATION
  2. BASKETBALL FITNESS CAMP: THE JYD PROJECT HOSTED A CHILDREN'S BASKETBALL FITNESS CAMP DURING FOUR WEEKS IN THE SUMMER. A NOMINAL FEE WAS CHARGED TO CAMPERS, BUT THE FEE WAS WAIVED FOR NUMEROUS FAMILIES WHO COULD NOT AFFORD TO PAY THE FEE. THE CAMPS USE BASKETBALL TO TEACH DISCIPLINE, DETERMINATION, DEDICATION AND BASKETBALL BASIC FUNDAMENTALS. BASKETBALL CLINICS WERE ALSO OFFERED TO THE COMMUNITIES UN SCHOOL NV AND TOURO UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR AUTISM.NUMBER OF CHILDREN BENEFITED - APPROXIMATELY 500

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 2024.

    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 September 2011.

    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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