Youth Explosion Center
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Youth Explosion Center provided critically needed resources services and supplies to at-risk children and youth in Downey and surrounding Los Angeles County communities. The organizations activities focused on youth development youth organizing leadership development positive community engagement and connecting young people and their families with essential support. Through its programs and outreach Youth Explosion Center helped youth meet immediate needs strengthen life skills build confidence participate in constructive activities and become more actively engaged in their communities.
- Income
- $51,294
- Spending
- $51,153
- Reserves
- 0.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- other income, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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, 2025, 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, 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)
- $20,154 spent. Critical-Needs Resources and Supplies - Youth Explosion Center provided critically needed resources and supplies to at-risk children youth and their families. Assistance addressed immediate needs and helped young people access essential items supportive services and community resources that promoted stability and well-being. Expenses: $20,154 Grants: $0
- $17,443 spent. Youth Development and Leadership - The organization provided youth development organizing leadership-building and positive community-engagement activities. Programming helped young people strengthen confidence life skills decision-making abilities and constructive connections with their peers and community. Expenses: $17,443 Grants: $0
- $13,556 spent. Family Resource Navigation and Community Outreach Youth Explosion Center conducted outreach and connected at-risk youth and their families with community-based services educational support human services and other available resources. The program helped families identify and access assistance appropriate to their needs. Expenses: $13,556 Grants: $0
Source: Form 990EZ 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 November 2012.
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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