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National Network of Youth Ministries

EIN 33-0082789 · San Diego, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong94 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Our vision is to see every youth leader thrive in deeper connection with God and each other so that every young person is changed by the story of Jesus. We create collaborative spaces for youth leaders to be personally encouraged, professionallyequipped and spiritually strengthened for faithful and effective ministry with the next generation.

Income
$2.0 million
Spending
$1.9 million
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
5.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 93%
Employees
28
Volunteers
952
Highest pay
$146,801, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 85 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.8 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 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    79% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 94 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 10 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

    9 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 September 30, 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. $984,467 spent. Empowering Youth Leaders for Sustainable MinistryNNYM responded to the growing crisis of ministry burnout by expanding support systems for youth leaders nationwide. In 2024, we strengthened 583 local networks across more than 1,800 communities, launched our "We See You" campaign during Pastor Appreciation Month to affirm leaders, and actively trained network coordinators to foster connection, prayer, and peer support. These collaborative spaces help combat isolation, elevate care, and encourage longevity in ministry. Our goal remains clear: to ensure that every youth leader is spiritually supported, relationally connected, and equipped to thrive.
  2. $302,913 spent. Raising Up the Next Generation of Ministry LeadersAmid rising leadership vacancies and shifting youth culture, NNYM joined forces with partners like GLS Next Gen, NXT Move North America, and Dare 2 Share to invest in the future of the Church. We supported youth leaders in training and empowering students for evangelism and leadership. Fueled by movements like the Asbury revival and national camp commitments, thousands of teenagers responded to vocational ministry in 2024. Together, we are igniting a generational shift where young people are stepping into leadership todaynot just preparing for it tomorrow.
  3. $227,184 spent. Mobilizing a Nationwide Prayer MovementIn 2024, NNYM launched the Prayer Symphony initiative, a unified effort to mobilize churches, ministries, and individuals to pray for every school and juvenile detention center in America. Through strategic partnerships with over a dozen ministries, we helped coordinate prayer at 1,627 campuses during one week in August alone and saw over 900 schools newly adopted for ongoing prayer. With more than 35,000 prayer champions and a presence on 52,000+ campuses, this movement is harmonizing prayer efforts for a generation in need of spiritual covering.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending September 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since February 1994.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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