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Lakeland Youth Inc

EIN 35-1098400 · Syracuse, IN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood83 out of 100GovernanceWeak48 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

LAKELAND YOUTH CENTER IS DEDICATED TO SERVING THE YOUTH IN THEIR COMMUNITY IN EDUCATION THROUGH THE PRESCHOOL AND KEEPING THE KIDS IN THE COMMUNITY ACTIVE BY OFFERING VARIOUS SPORTING EVENTS FOR THEM TO PARTICIPATE.

Income
$363,105
Spending
$347,721
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
7.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 51%
Employees
8

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

Good: 83 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 14% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% 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

Weak: 48 out of 100. Higher than 18% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 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. LYC PROVIDES SOCIAL, EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES IN THREE MAIN CATEGORIES; PRESCHOOL, SPORTS AND RECREATIONAL. LYC OFFERS A PRESCHOOL DEDICATED TO GETTING CHILDREN AGES 3 AND 4 PREPARED FOR KINDERGARTEN BOTH SOCIALLY AND ACCADEMICALLY. THE CURRICULUM WAS CREATED BY WORKING WITH KINDERGARTEN TEACHERS IN ORDER TO GIVE THE STUDENTS ATTENDING THE PRESCHOOL A STRONG FOUNDATION OF WHAT THEY NEED TO KNOW WHEN BEGINNING KINDERGARTEN THE FOLLOWING YEAR. THE SPORTS PROGRAM AT LYC OFFERS MULTIPLE SPORTS OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE KIDS IN THE COMMUNITY ALL YEAR ROUND. THEY ALSO OFFER A WARRIOR ACADEMY WHICH TEACH THE ATHLETES THE PROPER WAY TO STRETCH BEFORE AND AFTER A PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AS WELL AS THE PROPER WAY TO PLAY VARIOUS SPORTING ACTIVITIES.
  2. $293,058 spent. LYC PROVIDES SOCIAL, EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES IN THREE MAIN CATEGORIES; PRESCHOOL, SPORTS AND RECREATIONAL. LYC OFFERS A PRESCHOOL DEDICATED TO GETTING CHILDREN AGES 3 AND 4 PREPARED FOR KINDERGARTEN BOTH SOCIALLY AND ACCADEMICALLY. THE CURRICULUM WAS CREATED BY WORKING WITH KINDERGARTEN TEACHERS IN ORDER TO GIVE THE STUDENTS ATTENDING THE PRESCHOOL A STRONG FOUNDATION OF WHAT THEY NEED TO KNOW WHEN BEGINNING KINDERGARTEN THE FOLLOWING YEAR. THE SPORTS PROGRAM AT LYC OFFERS MULTIPLE SPORTS OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE KIDS IN THE COMMUNITY ALL YEAR ROUND. THEY ALSO OFFER A WARRIOR ACADEMY WHICH TEACH THE ATHLETES THE PROPER WAY TO STRETCH BEFORE AND AFTER A PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AS WELL AS THE PROPER WAY TO PLAY VARIOUS SPORTING ACTIVITIES.
  3. LYC PROVIDES SOCIAL, EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES IN THREE MAIN CATEGORIES; PRESCHOOL, SPORTS AND RECREATIONAL. LYC OFFERS A PRESCHOOL DEDICATED TO GETTING CHILDREN AGES 3 AND 4 PREPARED FOR KINDERGARTEN BOTH SOCIALLY AND ACCADEMICALLY. THE CURRICULUM WAS CREATED BY WORKING WITH KINDERGARTEN TEACHERS IN ORDER TO GIVE THE STUDENTS ATTENDING THE PRESCHOOL A STRONG FOUNDATION OF WHAT THEY NEED TO KNOW WHEN BEGINNING KINDERGARTEN THE FOLLOWING YEAR. THE SPORTS PROGRAM AT LYC OFFERS MULTIPLE SPORTS OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE KIDS IN THE COMMUNITY ALL YEAR ROUND. THEY ALSO OFFER A WARRIOR ACADEMY WHICH TEACH THE ATHLETES THE PROPER WAY TO STRETCH BEFORE AND AFTER A PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AS WELL AS THE PROPER WAY TO PLAY VARIOUS SPORTING ACTIVITIES.

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 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 February 1991.

    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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