East Tenth United Methodist Children and Youth Center Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
TO PROVIDE A SAFE PLACE WHERE THE SPIRITUAL, EMOTIONAL,EDUCATIONAL AND PHYSICAL NEEDS OF CHILDREN, YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES ARE RESPONDED TO IN A HOLISTIC APPROACH. WE STRIVE TO ACCOMPLISH THIS THROUGH EARLY CHILDHOOD AND SCHOOL AGE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING.
- Income
- $1.9 million
- Spending
- $1.9 million
- Spent on programs
- 83%
- Reserves
- 3.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 48%
- Employees
- 35
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: 78 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 3.6 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 12% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 0% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 23% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1583% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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
Fair: 66 out of 100. Higher than 20% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 259 of 9 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
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Independent check of accounts
0 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 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 (1)
- $1.6 million spent. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING FOR INFANTS, TODDLERS, PRESCHOOLERS, AND GRADE SCHOOLERS FROM 7 AM TO 5:00 PM MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY. THE CENTER PROVIDES QUALITY CHILD CARE, EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES, NUTRITIOUS MEALS,AND A CHANCE TO LEARN AND GROW IN A SAFE ENVIRONMENT. THE CENTER PROVIDES TRANSPORTATION BETWEEN THE CENTER AND SEVERAL SCHOOLS IN THE AREA. OUR AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM FOCUSES ON TUTORING,HOMEWORK HELP, EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND MORE. THE SUMMER PROGRAM FOCUSES ON ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT,RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, ART CAMPS AND MORE. WE STRIVE TO PROVIDE QUALITY CARE AND EDUCATION TO ALL REGARDLESS OF SOCIOECONOMIC STATUS OR A FAMILY'S ABILITY TO PAY MARKET RATES AND TO KEEP CHILD CARE AFFORDABLE FOR ALL. THIS IS POSSIBLE BECAUSE OF GENEROUS DONORS AND GRANTS WHICH ALLOW US TO PROVIDE A SLIDING SCALE BASED ON A FAMILY'S INCOME. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING FOR INFANTS, TODDLERS, PRESCHOOLERS, AND GRADE SCHOOLERS FROM 7 AM TO 5:00 PM MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY. THE CENTER PROVIDES QUALITY CHILD CARE, EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES, NUTRITIOUS MEALS,AND A CHANCE TO LEARN AND GROW IN A SAFE ENVIRONMENT. THE CENTER PROVIDES TRANSPORTATION BETWEEN THE CENTER AND SEVERAL SCHOOLS IN THE AREA. OUR AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM FOCUSES ON TUTORING,HOMEWORK HELP, EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND MORE. THE SUMMER PROGRAM FOCUSES ON ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT,RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, ART CAMPS AND MORE. WE STRIVE TO PROVIDE QUALITY CARE AND EDUCATION TO ALL REGARDLESS OF SOCIOECONOMIC STATUS OR A FAMILY'S ABILITY TO PAY MARKET RATES AND TO KEEP CHILD CARE AFFORDABLE FOR ALL. THIS IS POSSIBLE BECAUSE OF GENEROUS DONORS AND GRANTS WHICH ALLOW US TO PROVIDE A SLIDING SCALE BASED ON A FAMILY'S INCOME.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since August 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.
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