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Youth Together Inc

EIN 35-2201239 · Oakland, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood76 out of 100GovernanceGood73 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Grounded in our commitment to peace, unity and justice, the mission of Youth Together is to address the root causes of educational inequities by developing multiracial youth leaders and engaging school community allies to promote positive school change.

Income
$1.2 million
Spending
$1.2 million
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
10.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 45%
Employees
16
Volunteers
5
Highest pay
$118,910, executive dir.

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

Good: 76 out of 100. Higher than 55% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 23% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 14 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

Good: 73 out of 100. Higher than 26% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 of 4 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

    0 of 5

    Reports that it does not keep 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

    0 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 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. $903,453 spent. "YOUTH TOGETHER PROVIDED YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMMING AND DIRECT SERVICES FOR YOUTH AND FAMILIES IN OAKLAND, CA FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025. YOUTH PROGRAMS CONSISTED OF LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, AFTER SCHOOL ACADEMIC AND ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS, COORDINATED PARENT SUPPORT SERVICES, 1. Rising 8th Grader Summer Bridge Summer 2024Supported 60 rising 8th-grade students during the two-week summer bridge program located at Skyline High School. Youth Together offered students workshops on topics such as community building, healthy relationships, academic success, navigating high school, career exploration, and more! Many summer bridge participants participate in after-school programs or visit the Youth Center consistently. 2. English as a Second Language Literacy SupportThis space was created to provide our Skyline English as a Second Language population with a safe and supportive environment. The literacy program provides students with mentorship, academic support, and other family/community resources from an ELD teacher. 3. Food AccessIn partnership with the Alameda County Foodbank, youth and families could access our Feed the People Food Pantry Monday through Friday for 180+ days throughout the school year. 4. Expanded Learning Units of Service Youth Together enrolled 975+ students and provided over 50,000 units of services before, after school, and during intermission for 2024-2025. Youth Together, for the fifth straight year, met 100% of the daily attendance for after-school (25330/25000 ADA), supported by the 21st Century Community Learning Centers fund. 5. Dual EnrollmentIn partnership with Oakland Unified School District and Peralta Colleges, Youth Together supported 70 Skyline students with enrollment, supervision, and academic tutoring for three community college courses. 6. Unity DaysYouth Together hosted two school-wide Unity Day events at Skyline and Oakland High Schools for 3,000 students and 120 teachers during the first marking period of the school year to cultivate a healthier culture and climate for the remainder of the school year.7. Academic Case ManagementYouth Together 80+ high school students with academic support by monitoring attendance, coursework, and weekly progress report cards to help students academically excel throughout the school year. "

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since June 2003.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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

    A much larger organization has a similar name: Together for Youth (Canaan, NY), EIN 14-1368125. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

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