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Rescue1 Youth Club Corporation

EIN 30-1388763 · Elkridge, MD

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak46 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES ONE-ON-ONE AND/OR GROUP MENTORING SERVICES TO AT-RISK AND UNDERSERVED YOUTH. TRAINED ADULT MENTORS WORK WITH PARTICIPANTS TO PROMOTE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT, PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, LEADERSHIP SKILLS, CAREER READINESS, AND POSITIVE DECISION-MAKING. PROGRAM ACTIVITIES INCLUDE MENTORING SESSIONS, EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS, LIFE-SKILLS TRAINING, COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS, AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO IMPROVE SELF-ESTEEM, SCHOOL ENGAGEMENT, AND OVERALL WELL-BEING. THE PROGRAM SERVES YOUTH AGES AIMS TO HELP PARTICIPANTS DEVELOP THE SKILLS AND SUPPORT NETWORKS NECESSARY FOR LONG-TERM SUCCESS.

Income
$90,522
Spending
$91,486
Reserves
0.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 72%

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

Weak: 46 out of 100. Higher than 18% of charities in its peer group (youth development, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

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)
  1. $4,310 spent. THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTED A BACK-TO-SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE TO SUPPORT UNDERSERVED STUDENTS IN BALTIMORE AND HOWARD COUNTY, MARYLAND. THROUGH DONATIONS AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS, THE PROGRAM PROVIDED ESSENTIAL EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AND RESOURCES, INCLUDING SCHOOL SUPPLIES, UNIFORMS, BACKPACKS, AND OTHER LEARNING NECESSITIES. THE INITIATIVE HELPED REDUCE FINANCIAL BARRIERS FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES AND ENSURED THAT STUDENTS BEGAN THE SCHOOL YEAR EQUIPPED FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS. THE PROGRAM PROMOTED EDUCATIONAL READINESS, INCREASED STUDENT CONFIDENCE, AND SUPPORTED EQUAL ACCESS TO LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES.
  2. $2,565 spent. THE ORGANIZATION HOSTED A COLLEGE READY CONFERENCE TO PREPARE HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS FOR POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES. THROUGH VIRTUAL EVENTS, WORKSHOPS, AND EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES, STUDENTS RECEIVED GUIDANCE ON COLLEGE ADMISSIONS, SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES, FINANCIAL AID, CAREER PLANNING, AND APPLICATION STRATEGIES. THE PROGRAM PROVIDED ACCESS TO COLLEGE PREPARATION TOOLS, PRESENTATIONS FROM EDUCATION PROFESSIONALS, AND INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT DESIGNED TO INCREASE COLLEGE ENROLLMENT AND EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT AMONG PARTICIPATING STUDENTS. THE INITIATIVE HELPED STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES BETTER UNDERSTAND THE COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS AND IDENTIFY RESOURCES TO REDUCE THE FINANCIAL BARRIERS ASSOCIATED WITH HIGHER EDUCATION.
  3. $3,386 spent. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED ACCESS TO CLEAN DRINKING WATER TO PROMOTE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF STUDENTS AND SCHOOL COMMUNITIES. THROUGH WATER DONATION DRIVES AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT EFFORTS, BOTTLED WATER AND RELATED RESOURCES WERE DELIVERED TO SCHOOLS AFFECTED BY LEAD CONTAMINATION AND UNSAFE DRINKING WATER CONDITIONS.

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

  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 February 2024.

    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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