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Alliance for Healthy Youth

EIN 34-1764309 · Akron, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak44 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF ALLIANCE FOR HEALTHY YOUTH IS TO EMPOWER, ENCOURAGE, AND EDUCATE YOUTH TO MAKE AND KEEP HEALTHY LIFESTYLE CHOICES.

Income
$423,125
Spending
$471,276
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 98%
Employees
14
Volunteers
55
Highest pay
$60,047, founder/exec director/vp

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

Weak: 44 out of 100. Higher than 12% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 51% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    76% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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 96% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 6 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

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • 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 (1)
  1. $360,514 spent. THE PURPOSE OF ALLIANCE FOR HEALTHY YOUTH IS TO EMPOWER, ENCOURAGE AND EDUCATE YOUTH TO MAKE AND KEEP HEALTHY LIFESTYLE CHOICES. OUR GOAL IS TO EQUIP YOUTH WITH THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS TO MAKE DECISIONS AND PRACTICE BEHAVIORS THAT ENHANCE HEALTH AND WELLNESS. PROGRAMS ARE SCHOOL-BASED AT THE INVITATION OF MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOLS IN SUMMIT AND IN SEVEN OTHER OHIO COUNTIES:PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS: MIDDLE SCHOOL PREVENTION EDUCATION CURRICULUM, RSVP, SETS STANDARDS FOR RISK AVOIDANCE OF PREMARITAL SEX AND SUBSTANCE USE. HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS, FUTURE DATING STANDARDS INCLUDING DATING VIOLENCE EDUCATION, HUMAN TRAFFICKING AWARENESS, BENEFITS OF AVOIDING ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG USE, AND GOAL SETTING HELP TO ACHIEVE A SUCCESSFUL FUTURE. STUDENTS LEARN THAT PARENTING IS AN ADULT RESPONSIBILITY, HOW TO SET AND KEEP PHYSICAL LIMITS, HOW ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG USE ARE INTERCONNECTED WITH OTHER RISK BEHAVIORS, AND HEALTHY DECISION-MAKING SKILLS. LESSON PLANS HELP STUDENTS CORRELATE DECISION MAKING WITH THE RISKS OF ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG USE, ADDICTION, TOBACCO/NICOTINE/VAPING USE AND PREMARITAL SEXUAL ACTIVITY. RSVPARENT MEETINGS AND PARENT/GUARDIAN CHILD HOMEWORK HELP STIMULATE COMMUNICATION BETWEEN STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. C.A.T.S. YOUTH LED PREVENTION PROGRAM IS DESIGNED FOR HIGH SCHOOLS AND ADDRESSES AVOIDANCE OF RISK ACTIVITIES, HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS, INTERNET SAFETY, MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS TOPICS. HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ARE TRAINED BY THE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR WHO IS OCPS CERTIFIED. STUDENTS DEVELOP ORIGINAL, CREATIVE FACT-BASED PRESENTATIONS IN ORDER TO PROVIDE SKILLS TO AVOID SUBSTANCE USE, HOW TO CHOOSE HEALTHY ACTIVITIES AND RELATIONSHIPS, AVOID DATING VIOLENCE PREVENT HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND TO ASK FOR HELP WHEN NEEDED. C.A.T.C.H. PROGRAM IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING YOUTH-LED PEER SUPPORT AND SCHOOL-BASED HELP FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WHO ARE STRUGGLING AND COULD BE PART OF THE ELEVEN PERCENT OF AREA STUDENTS WHO REPORT HAVING NO FRIENDS.

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 November 6, 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 June 1994.

    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 November 4, 2026.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: Alliance for South Sound Health (Tacoma, WA), EIN 47-4654897. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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