Pbs Learning Institute Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
CIYJ advances youth justice reform through: (1) Performance-based Standards coaching; (2) National database management; (3) Training and technical assistance; and (4) Education and Employment Foundation services including scholarships, employment matching, mentoring, and reentry support.
- Income
- $1.9 million
- Spending
- $2.0 million
- Spent on programs
- 66%
- Reserves
- 7.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 67%
- Employees
- 7
- Volunteers
- 15
- Highest pay
- $226,600, executive director - former
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: 78 out of 100. Higher than 63% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 7.3 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 30% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 5% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 2% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1566% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 13 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 74% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2514 of 14 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 (1)
- $1.3 million spent. Performance-based Standards (PbS) Implementation & CoachingCIYJ provides continuous quality improvement services to juvenile justice facilities nationally serving thousands of youth annually through our fee-for-service membership model. Facilities collect standardized data on safety, security, programming, health, mental health, and reentry preparation. Our coaches conduct on-site and virtual visits, analyze facility data against national benchmarks, and provide targeted technical assistance. Member facilities reported measurable improvements in reducing restraints, enhancing educational programming, and improving mental health services. PbS coaching helps facilities shift from reactive crisis management to proactive, data-informed operations prioritizing youth safety and development. This earned revenue model creates organizational sustainability while keeping evidence-based services affordable for agencies committed to reform.National Database & ResearchCIYJ maintains the nation's most comprehensive database on conditions of confinement and youth outcomes, containing 25 years of data from 49 states. We conduct analysis and produce research reports informing policy, practice, and advocacy nationally. Our database enables facilities to benchmark performance against peers, identify trends, and measure progress. We published findings on effective reentry practices and trauma-informed care impacts. We make our database available to researchers to inform decision-makers and advance national discussions on youth justice reform.Training & Technical AssistanceSupported by Federal Grants (OJJDP Cooperative Agreement)CIYJ trained over 500 juvenile justice professionals through webinars, workshops, and convenings on trauma-informed care, positive youth development, de-escalation, educational programming, and reentry planning. Our national office provides ongoing technical assistance via phone, email, and virtual consultations on policy development, program design, and evidence-based practice implementation. We facilitate peer learning networks connecting facilities working on similar challenges. Through our OJJDP cooperative agreement with the National Center for Juvenile Justice, we provide specialized technical assistance helping agencies implement Reentry Standards and build data capacity to measure and improve outcomes across 11 reentry domains.Education & Employment FoundationSupported by Federal Grants and Organizational Resources | Direct Assistance Provided: $70,000+CIYJ operates programs addressing critical barriers justice-involved youth face, having provided over $70,000 in scholarships and employment assistance:Mentoring: Connects youth with trained caring adults providing consistent support during confinement and transition to workforce or higher education. Mentors help youth set goals, navigate challenges, build confidence, and provide stable relationships throughout the transition to adulthood.Employment Matching Awards: Promotes work experience during confinement by matching youth earnings up to $1,000. In 2024, 14 young people gained valuable work experience in facility operations, building skills and resumes for future employment.Reentry Awards: Provides financial assistance for essential necessities during transition to independent living, appropriate clothing, basic household items, personal care products, and identification documents that prevent crisis during vulnerable reentry period.Scholarships: Removes financial barriers to education, supporting youth pursuing vocational programs, community colleges, and universities.Over 100 justice-impacted youth served through these programs, receiving both tangible support and caring adult relationships critical for successful community transition.
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 July 2004.
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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