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Evanston Youth Club for Boys & Girls

EIN 31-1777768 · Evanston, WY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceGood77 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE EVANSTON YOUTH CLUB FOR BOYS AND GIRLS WAS INITIALLY INCORPORATED AS A NONPROFIT CORPORATION IN THE STATE OF WYOMING ON MARCH 8, 2000. THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO ENABLE ALL YOUNG PEOPLE TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS PRODUCTIVE, CARING, AND RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS.

Income
$629,010
Spending
$512,443
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
11.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 79%
Employees
22
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$87,222, 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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 19% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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

Good: 77 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 9 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports 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 (3)
  1. $232,900 spent. GOOD CHARACTER - HELPING TEENS BECOME RESPONSIBLE, CARING CITIZENS WHO HAVE A PERSONAL CODE OF ETHICS AND INTEGRITY. GOOD CHARACTER PROGRAMS DEVELOP LEADERSHIP SKILLS AS YOUTH GAIN OPPORTUNITIES TO PLAN AND MAKE DECISIONS. YOUTH ALSO LEARN THE VALUE OF SERVICE AND DEVELOP A GIVING ATTITUDE AS THEY CONTRIBUTION TO THE CLUB, THEIR FAMILIES, SCHOOLS, AND COMMUNITIES.
  2. $36,365 spent. HEALTHY LIFESTYLES - HELPING YOUTH DEVELOP THE CAPACITY TO MAKE GOOD CHOICES CONCERNING THEIR HEALTH AND WELLNESS. THESE PROGRAMS FOCUS ON PREVENTION OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, AND DRUG USE WHILE TEACHING SKILLS TO AVOID PEER PRESSURE AND THE CONSEQUENCES OF CHOICES. PROGRAMS ENCOURAGE AND INFLUENCE YOUTH PERSONAL GOALS, TEACH RESPONSIBILITY, AND EMPHASIZE GOOD NUTRITION, PHYSICAL FITNESS, AND OVERALL HEALTHY LIFESTYLES.
  3. $132,274 spent. ACADEMIC SUCCESS - EMPOWER YOUTH TO BE READY AND COMPETITIVE TO MEET THE DEMANDS OF THE 21ST CENTURY. PROGRAMS LIKE POWER HOUR AND TUTORING HELP YOUTH BE PREPARED TO GRADUATE ON-TIME, WITH A PLAN FOR THE FUTURE. ACADEMIC SUCCESS PROGRAMS ALSO ENCOMPASS COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS AS TEENS EXPLORE POSSIBLE VOCATIONS AND FIND SUCCESS IN THE WORLD OF WORK.

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

  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 June 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 November 2001.

    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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