Daybreak Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
TO PROVIDE MIAMI VALLEY HOMELESS AND VULNERABLE YOUTH WITH SERVICES THAT PROMOTE SAFETY, STABILITY AND WELL-BEING.
- Income
- $6.2 million
- Spending
- $7.0 million
- Spent on programs
- 84%
- Reserves
- 8.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 62%
- Employees
- 140
- Highest pay
- $135,022, ceo
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 77 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 8.4 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 7% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 12% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 8% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1584% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2510 of 10 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 (5)
- $1.2 million spent. EMERGENCY SHELTER - DAYBREAK OPERATES A 24 HOUR VOLUNTARY EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR HOMELESS AND VULNERABLE YOUTH, AGES 10-21. THE SHELTER HAS THE CAPACITY TO SERVE 22 YOUTH EACH NIGHT. THE PROGRAM OPERATES A 24 HOUR CRISIS HOTLINE FOR YOUTH AND FAMILIES AND RECEIVED 623 CALLS FOR ASSISTANCE THIS YEAR. YOUTH ARE PROVIDED WITH SAFE AND SECURE EMERGENCY SHELTER, FOOD, CLOTHING, PERSONAL CARE ITEMS, 24-HOUR STAFF SUPERVISION AND A FULL ARRAY OF PREVENTION, COUNSELING, CASE MANAGEMENT, EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL SERVICES. THERE ARE 21 PRIVATE BEDROOMS OF APPROXIMATELY 100 SQ FT AND 1 DOUBLE ROOM OF APPROX 150 SQ FT. BALANCED FAMILY STYLE MEALS ARE SERVED THREE TIMES A DAY AND NUTRITIOUS SNACK ARE PROVIDED PERIODICALLY THROUGH THE DAY. YOUTH HAVE ACCESS TO COMPUTERS, TUTORING, EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT, TRANSPORTATION, BASIC LIFE SKILLS TRAINING, REFERRALS TO OTHER COMMUNITY RESOURCES, ANGER MANAGEMENT AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION TRAINING, SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION AND AFTERCARE SERVICES. EMERGENCY SHELTER - DAYBREAK OPERATES A 24 HOUR VOLUNTARY EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR HOMELESS AND VULNERABLE YOUTH, AGES 10-21. THE SHELTER HAS THE CAPACITY TO SERVE 22 YOUTH EACH NIGHT. THE PROGRAM OPERATES A 24 HOUR CRISIS HOTLINE FOR YOUTH AND FAMILIES AND RECEIVED 623 CALLS FOR ASSISTANCE THIS YEAR. YOUTH ARE PROVIDED WITH SAFE AND SECURE EMERGENCY SHELTER, FOOD, CLOTHING, PERSONAL CARE ITEMS, 24-HOUR STAFF SUPERVISION AND A FULL ARRAY OF PREVENTION, COUNSELING, CASE MANAGEMENT, EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL SERVICES. THERE ARE 21 PRIVATE BEDROOMS OF APPROXIMATELY 100 SQ FT AND 1 DOUBLE ROOM OF APPROX 150 SQ FT. BALANCED FAMILY STYLE MEALS ARE SERVED THREE TIMES A DAY AND NUTRITIOUS SNACK ARE PROVIDED PERIODICALLY THROUGH THE DAY. YOUTH HAVE ACCESS TO COMPUTERS, TUTORING, EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT, TRANSPORTATION, BASIC LIFE SKILLS TRAINING, REFERRALS TO OTHER COMMUNITY RESOURCES, ANGER MANAGEMENT AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION TRAINING, SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION AND AFTERCARE SERVICES.
- $2.4 million spent. HOUSING - PROVIDES HOMELESS AND VULNERABLE YOUTH AGES 18-24 WITH THE TOOLS TO SUCCEED AT LIVING INDEPENDENTLY AS THEY TRANSITION INTO ADULTHOOD. THIS HIGHLY STRUCTURED PROGRAM PROVIDES CASE MANAGEMENT, SUPERVISION, LIFE AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS BUILIDNG, CAREER COUNSELING, JOB SKILLS & JOB SEEKING OPPORTUNITIES COUNSELING, ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE, 24-HOUR CRISIS INTERVENTION, PARENTING SKILLS TRAINING, ALCOHOL, TOBACCO & DRUG ABUSE EDUCATION, PREGNANCY PREVENTION EDUCATION AND OPPORTUNITIES TO BE INVOLVED WITH SERVING OTHERS IN THE COMMUNITY. CLIENTS RECEIVE THESE SERVICES WHILE LIVING IN ONE OF OUR 24 IN-HOUSE OR 70 COMMUNITY APARTMENTS. THE 24 IN- HOUSE UNITS PROVIDE SUPERVISED LIVING WITH INTENSIVE PROGRAMMING PROVIDING THE STRUCTURE AND STABILITY THE YOUTH NEED BEFORE MOVING INTO A LESS STRUCTURED PROGRAM ENVIRONMENT IN THE 70 COMMUNITY UNITS. COMMUNITY CLIENTS PAY A PORTION OF THEIR RENT & UTILITIES UNTIL THEY GRADUATE FROM THE PROGRAM AND TAKE OVER FULL RESPONSIBILITY OF THEIR BILLS. HOUSING - PROVIDES HOMELESS AND VULNERABLE YOUTH AGES 18-24 WITH THE TOOLS TO SUCCEED AT LIVING INDEPENDENTLY AS THEY TRANSITION INTO ADULTHOOD. THIS HIGHLY STRUCTURED PROGRAM PROVIDES CASE MANAGEMENT, SUPERVISION, LIFE AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS BUILIDNG, CAREER COUNSELING, JOB SKILLS & JOB SEEKING OPPORTUNITIES COUNSELING, ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE, 24-HOUR CRISIS INTERVENTION, PARENTING SKILLS TRAINING, ALCOHOL, TOBACCO & DRUG ABUSE EDUCATION, PREGNANCY PREVENTION EDUCATION AND OPPORTUNITIES TO BE INVOLVED WITH SERVING OTHERS IN THE COMMUNITY. CLIENTS RECEIVE THESE SERVICES WHILE LIVING IN ONE OF OUR 24 IN-HOUSE OR 70 COMMUNITY APARTMENTS. THE 24 IN- HOUSE UNITS PROVIDE SUPERVISED LIVING WITH INTENSIVE PROGRAMMING PROVIDING THE STRUCTURE AND STABILITY THE YOUTH NEED BEFORE MOVING INTO A LESS STRUCTURED PROGRAM ENVIRONMENT IN THE 70 COMMUNITY UNITS. COMMUNITY CLIENTS PAY A PORTION OF THEIR RENT & UTILITIES UNTIL THEY GRADUATE FROM THE PROGRAM AND TAKE OVER FULL RESPONSIBILITY OF THEIR BILLS.
- $1.5 million spent. EMPLOYMENT AND ENGAGEMENT - UNDUPLICATED CLIENTS SERVED = 499 THERE ARE NUMEROUS CHALLENGES THAT PREVENT YOUTH FROM ACHEIVING EMPLOYMENT AND THIS IS COMPOUNDED FOR HOMELESS YOUNG PEOPLE WITH CONCURRENT MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE MISUSE PROBLEMS. THIS PROGRAM PRACTICES A 4-TIERED PHILOSOPHY OF EMPLOYMENT READINESS AND SUSTAINABILITY FOR THE YOUTH. THE OVERALL GOAL IS TO ADDRESS THE SKILLS NEEDED FOR JOB READINESS, JOB SEARCHINGAND/OR PLACEMENT, AND JOB RETENTION SO PARTICIPANTS MAY OBTAIN AND SUSTAIN EMPLOYMENT THAT ALLOWS THEM TO BE SELF-SUFFICENT. THE FIRST COMPONENT IS ENGAGMENT, WHICH INCLUDES VARIOUS ACTIVITIES FOR YOUTH TO HELP THEM IDENTIFY THEIR FUTURE INTERESTS. THE SECOND COMPONENT INCLUDES CLASSROOM/GROUP TRAINING, RESUMES, AND INTERVIEWING SKILLS. THE THIRD COMPONENT WILL PROVIDE EXPERIENTIAL JOB READINESS TRAINING AND ASSESSMENT BY GIVING YOUTH THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN JOB TRAINING UNDER STAFF SUPERVISION AT LINDY'S. FINALLY, CLIENTS RECEIVE ASSISTANCE OBTAINING OUTSIDE EMPLOYMENT, INCLUDING SUPPORTIVE EMPLOYMENT WITH LOCAL PARTNERS, WHILE CONTINUING TO MEET WITH STAFF TO ADDRESS MAINTAINING THEIR EMPLOYMENT.THIS PROGRAM ALSO INCLUDES ENGAGEMENT SERVICES AT OUR DROP-IN CENTER. EMPLOYMENT AND ENGAGEMENT - UNDUPLICATED CLIENTS SERVED = 499 THERE ARE NUMEROUS CHALLENGES THAT PREVENT YOUTH FROM ACHEIVING EMPLOYMENT AND THIS IS COMPOUNDED FOR HOMELESS YOUNG PEOPLE WITH CONCURRENT MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE MISUSE PROBLEMS. THIS PROGRAM PRACTICES A 4-TIERED PHILOSOPHY OF EMPLOYMENT READINESS AND SUSTAINABILITY FOR THE YOUTH. THE OVERALL GOAL IS TO ADDRESS THE SKILLS NEEDED FOR JOB READINESS, JOB SEARCHINGAND/OR PLACEMENT, AND JOB RETENTION SO PARTICIPANTS MAY OBTAIN AND SUSTAIN EMPLOYMENT THAT ALLOWS THEM TO BE SELF-SUFFICENT. THE FIRST COMPONENT IS ENGAGMENT, WHICH INCLUDES VARIOUS ACTIVITIES FOR YOUTH TO HELP THEM IDENTIFY THEIR FUTURE INTERESTS. THE SECOND COMPONENT INCLUDES CLASSROOM/GROUP TRAINING, RESUMES, AND INTERVIEWING SKILLS. THE THIRD COMPONENT WILL PROVIDE EXPERIENTIAL JOB READINESS TRAINING AND ASSESSMENT BY GIVING YOUTH THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN JOB TRAINING UNDER STAFF SUPERVISION AT LINDY'S. FINALLY, CLIENTS RECEIVE ASSISTANCE OBTAINING OUTSIDE EMPLOYMENT, INCLUDING SUPPORTIVE EMPLOYMENT WITH LOCAL PARTNERS, WHILE CONTINUING TO MEET WITH STAFF TO ADDRESS MAINTAINING THEIR EMPLOYMENT.THIS PROGRAM ALSO INCLUDES ENGAGEMENT SERVICES AT OUR DROP-IN CENTER.
- $742,502 spent. CLINICAL-UNDUPLICATED CLIENTS SERVED = 499 LICENSED THERAPISTS AND CASE MANAGERS PROVIDE HOMELESS AND VULNERABLE YOUTH WITH INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP COUNSELING AND NEEDED SKILLS TO HELP THEM ON THEIR PATH TO SELF-SUGGICIENCY. THE CLINICAL STAFF CREATE PLANS TAILORED TO A YOUTH'S SPECIFIC NEEDS AND PROVIDES GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT ALONG THE WAY. REFERRALS TO OTHER MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDERS ARE MADE IN THE EVENT A YOUTH'S NEEDS CANNOT BY MET BY DAYBREAK.
- CLINICAL-UNDUPLICATED CLIENTS SERVED = 499 LICENSED THERAPISTS AND CASE MANAGERS PROVIDE HOMELESS AND VULNERABLE YOUTH WITH INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP COUNSELING AND NEEDED SKILLS TO HELP THEM ON THEIR PATH TO SELF-SUGGICIENCY. THE CLINICAL STAFF CREATE PLANS TAILORED TO A YOUTH'S SPECIFIC NEEDS AND PROVIDES GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT ALONG THE WAY. REFERRALS TO OTHER MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDERS ARE MADE IN THE EVENT A YOUTH'S NEEDS CANNOT BY MET BY DAYBREAK.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since July 1975.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.
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