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Youth Excellence Performing Arts Workshop

EIN 34-1967561 · Akron, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak9 out of 100GovernanceGood82 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.
  • Only 35% of its spending went to programs.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

Encourage youth, through the arts, to pursue lifestyles of excellence in Jesus Christ.

Income
$137,763
Spending
$145,637
Spent on programs
35%
Reserves
-0.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 94%
Employees
2
Volunteers
95
Highest pay
$29,565, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 9 out of 100. Higher than 3% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 187% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 22% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    35% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 82 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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. $48,622 spent. YEPAW SUMMER HAS SERVED OVER 6,000 STUDENTS AND VOLUNTEERS FOR 35+ YEARS. RECENTLY ADDING 4-11 YEAR OLDS WE NOW SERVE AGES 4-18. THIS PROGRAM USES AN INTENSIVE 1 WEEK EXPERIENCE USED TO TEACH EXCELLENCE IN ALL AREAS OF LIFE. THE EXPERIENCE CONCLUDES WITH A COMMUNITY PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTING SKILLS LEARNED IN 5 ARTS-BASED AREAS. HISTORICALLY, 250-320 YOUTH HAVE PARTICIPATED IN THE DYNAMIC WEEK-LONG PROGRAM AND 1,500-3,000 PEOPLE HAVE ATTENDED THE CLOSING CONCERT. SUMMER WORKSHOP GOALS INCLUDE DEVELOPING KNOWLEDGE AND ENJOYMENT OF THE ARTS, ACQUISITION OF KEY ARTS PERFORMANCE SKILLS, AND MOST FUNDAMENTALLY, ENCOURAGING YOUTH TO MAKE POSITIVE CHOICES BY BUILDING THEIR SELF-CONFIDENCE AND HOPE FOR THE FUTURE.
  2. $400 spent. WEPAW IS OUR PROGRAM THAT OFFERS AN INTENSIVE FOR 4-11 YEAR OLDS. THEY COMPLETE A CURRICULUM THAT IS THEN PERFORMED IN FROM 1,500-3,000 COMMUNITY PERSONS EVERY YEAR. AS EARLY AT 4 YEARS OLD THEY DEVELOP SKILLS TO BUILD THEIR FAITH AND ARTISTIC ABILITY.
  3. $2,526 spent. Dream Team Volunteer Fair

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 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 2024.

    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 2005.

    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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