Youth Opportunity Center Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
PROVIDING A CARING, COORDINATED, AND COMPREHENSIVE CONTINUUM OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND THE JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM.
- Income
- $20.0 million
- Spending
- $18.7 million
- Spent on programs
- 69%
- Reserves
- 6.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 95%
- Employees
- 440
- Volunteers
- 12
- Highest pay
- $168,214, 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 81% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $10m to $100m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 6.9 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 11% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 17% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1569% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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 31% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $10m to $100m).
Independent board
25 of 2511 of 12 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (4)
- $7.0 million spent. THE YOUTH OPPORTUNITY CENTER IS A NATIONALLY ACCREDITED,RESIDENTIAL YOUTH-CARE ORGANIZATION THAT MEETS THE HIGHEST STANDARDS AND BEST PRACTICES WITHIN THE SOCIAL SERVICES FIELD. THE YOC COMBINES COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES, A PROFESSIONALLY-TRAINED STAFF AND REVOLUTIONARY FACILITIES TO MEET THE INDIVIDUAL NEEDS OF OUR YOUTH, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES. OUR DISTINCTIVENESS COMES FROM THE ABILITY WE HAVE TO SERVICE YOUTH IN A DIVERSITY OF PROGRAMS ACROSS THE CONTINUUM. UNDER OUR UMBRELLA, THERE IS AN INTERNAL CONNECTEDNESS OF SERVICES TO PROVIDE CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS WITH THE CARE AND GUIDANCE THEY NEED TO HELP THEM LEAD HEALTHY, PRODUCTIVE AND FULFILLING LIVES.
- $2.6 million spent. THE TASC UNIT IS A UNIQUE RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT PROGRAM DEVOTED TO HELPING ADOLESCENTS WHO ARE DEALING WITH SEVERE PSYCHIATRIC SYMPTOMS THAT REQUIRE A SECURE TREATMENT PROGRAM. YOUTH WITHIN THE TASC UNIT MAY HAVE A HISTORY OF MULTIPLE FAILED PLACEMENTS DUE TO ACUTE PSYCHIATRIC SYMPTOMS SUCH AS BIPOLAR DISORDER, PSYCHOTIC DISORDERS, BORDERLINE PERSONALITY TRAITS OR SEVERE DEPRESSION. YOUTH WHO ARE PLACED IN THE TASC UNIT ARE TYPICALLY NOT MANAGEABLE OR SAFE IN A LESS-RESTRICTIVE RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM OR WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. RESIDENTS PLACED IN THE TASC UNIT ARE ASSIGNED TO INDIVIDUAL BEDROOMS WITH 24-HOUR SUPERVISION. THE PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO ENSURE BOTH THE SAFETY AND POSITIVE GROWTH OF EACH ADOLESCENT WE SERVE.
- $1.2 million spent. TRU HARBOR IS A PRIVATE SECURE RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT PROGRAM DEVOTED TO PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE TREATMENT AND SERVICES TO COMMERCIALLY SEXUALLY EXPLOITED CHILDREN (CSEC) AND SEX TRAFFICKING SURVIVORS. COMMERCIAL SEXUAL EXPLOITATION (CSE) IS DEFINED AS THE EXCHANGE OF SEX OR SEXUALLY EXPLICIT ACTS FOR ANYTHING OF VALUE (IE FOOD, SHELTER, CLOTHES, ETC). YOUTH WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED CSE MAY HAVE BEEN EXPLOITED BY PIMPS, GANGS, FAMILY MEMBERS, OR OLDER PEERS. THESE YOUTH HAVE SPECIFIC AND UNIQUE TREATMENT AND SAFETY NEEDS DUE TO THE COMPLEXITY OF THEIR TRAUMA. THE PROGRAM OFFERS A SAFE ENVIRONMENT WITH INDIVIDUALIZED TREATMENT PLANNING SERVICES (INCLUDING INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY, AND GROUP THERAPY) THAT ARE EVIDENCED-BASED AND CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE. IN GENERAL, STAFF ARE TRAINED IN TRAUMA-INFORMED PRACTICES TO HELP MANAGE MENTAL HEALTH SYMPTOMS, ESTABLISH HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS AND BOUNDARIES, IMPROVE SELF-ESTEEM, CREATE GOALS FOR THE FUTURE, AND PREVENT FURTHER EXPLOITATION. ADDITIONAL SERVICES INCLUDE SURVIVOR MENTORING, WELLNESS ACTIVITIES, INDEPENDENT LIVING SERVICES, ONGOING MEDICAL AND PSYCHIATRIC CARE, AND VOCATIONAL SKILLS TRAINING.
- $2.3 million spent. THE YOC HAS PARTNERS WITH THE DELAWARE COUNTY JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM TO OPERATE ONE OF THE MOST FUNDAMENTALLY PROGRESSIVE AND SOUNDLY SECURE JUVENILE DETENTION CENTERS IN THE MIDWEST. LOCATED IN A STATE-OF-THE-ART FACILITY THAT HOUSES 44 INDIVIDUAL CELLS, OUR CO-ED DETENTION FACILITY IS MONITORED BY A PROFESSIONALLY-TRAINED STAFF AND IS EQUIPPED WITH CUTTING-EDGE SECURITY TECHNOLOGY. THE YOC TAKES A POSITIVE AND RESPECTFUL APPROACH TO EACH YOUTH WE ENCOUNTER IN DETENTION SERVICES. THE COMBINATION OF A RIGID DAILY SCHEDULE, A HIGHLY STRUCTURED PROGRAM AND HIGH EXPECTATIONS, RESULTS IN SUCCESSFUL INTERVENTIONS WITH OUR DELINQUENT YOUTH.OUTPATIENT SERVICES PROGRAM OFFERS INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY COUNSELING, PARENTING CLASSES, SPECIFIC TREATMENT NEEDS SUCH AS SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND LIFE SKILLS. DAY PROGRAMMING PROVIDES DAY REPORTING SERVICES FOR YOUTH WHO HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS AT-RISK AND WHO REQUIRE INTERVENTION.
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
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.
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.
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.
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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since October 1990.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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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