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Youth Assistance Coalition Inc

EIN 27-2451575 · San Diego, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong95 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO POSITIVELY IMPACT THE LIVES OF YOUTH EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS THROUGH EMPOWERMENT, MENTORSHIP, AND COMMUNITY COLLABORATION IN ORDER TO PROVIDE TRANSFORMATIVE OPPORTUNITIES.

Income
$850,738
Spending
$624,020
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
16.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 97%
Employees
6
Volunteers
77

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

Financial health

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 16.8 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 27% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 82% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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.

  • 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, 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 (3)
  1. $435,318 spent. DROP-IN CENTER: 7,292 VISITS TO THE DROP IN CENTER, PLACEMENTS TO EMERGENCY SHELTERS, HANDED OUT SNACK BAGS, AND PROVIDED HOT MEALS. EDUCATION: ENROLLED AND SUPPORTED 59 YOUTH WITH EDUCATION ASSISTANCE.EMPLOYMENT: PROVIDED 124 YOUTH WITH EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE AND PROVIDED 641 BUS PASSES FOR TRANSPORTATION TO WORK AND SCHOOL.
  2. $82,088 spent. OUTREACH: PROVIDE HOMELESS AND AT-RISK YOUTH WITH IMMEDIATE SUPPORT, CONNECT THEM TO ESSENTIAL RESOURCES, AND OFFER LONG-TERM SOCIAL SUPPORT UNTIL THEY TURN 25 YEARS OF AGE. THE OUTREACH PROGRAM PROMOTES STABILITY, PERSONAL GROWTH, AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY. THE OUTREACH PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES REFERRALS FOR MENTAL HEALTH WORKSHOPS, LIFE SKILL WORKSHOPS, AND MORE.
  3. $67,890 spent. SAFE STAY PROGRAM: THE YOUTH ASSISTANCE COALITION SAFE HOUSE IS A TEMPORARY SAFE HOUSING PROGRAM THAT OFFERS A FIVE DAY STAY TO YOUTH BETWEEN THE AGES OF 18 AND 24 WHO ARE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS OR HOUSING INSTABILITY. THE SAFE STAY PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE TEMPORARY HOUSING FOR YOUTH WAITING FOR PERMANENT HOUSING SOLUTIONS. THE SAFE STAY PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE A SAFE, SUPPORTIVE, AND NON-JUDGMENTAL SPACE. EMERGENCY HOUSING SUPPORTED 166 PLACEMENTS TO EMERGENCY SHELTERS.

Source: Form 990 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 November 6, 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 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 November 4, 2026.

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