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Youthhope

EIN 36-2193602 · Moline, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood87 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SEE PAGE 1, PART 1, LINE 1.

Income
$1.9 million
Spending
$1.9 million
Spent on programs
68%
Reserves
32.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 80%
Employees
54
Volunteers
555
Highest pay
$87,406, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 87 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 32.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 11% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    68% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 95 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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

    5 of 5

    Keeps 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 August 31, 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 (3)
  1. $1.0 million spent. YOUTH CENTERS: YOUTH FIND HOPE AT OUR MOLINE & ROCK ISLAND YOUTH CENTERS. KIDS AND TEENS HAVE A SAFE PLACE TO GO AFTER SCHOOL AND THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER, WHERE THEY ARE WELCOME, MENTORED, AND ENGAGED. STUDENTS ATTEND IN- PERSON AFTER-SCHOOL, EVENING, AND WEEKEND PROGRAMS INCLUDE TUTORING, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, BIBLE STUDIES, CHILDREN'S BOOK ROOM, LIFE SKILLS, TRAINING, CREATIVE ARTS ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS, BASKETBALL, WORKSHOPS, AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM ACTIVITIES FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES K-12.
  2. $178,725 spent. CAMP SUMMIT: IS OWNED AND OPERATED BY YOUTHHOPE AND SERVES CHILDREN AND TEENS THROUGH WEEK-LONG OVERNIGHT SUMMER CAMPS, WEEKEND RETREATS, AND SPECIAL EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. CAMP SUMMIT IS LOCATED IN NEW WINDSOR, ILLINOIS PROVIDES A BEAUTIFUL NATURAL SETTING FOR YOUTH TO UNPLUG AND GROW IN CHARACTER, AND BUILD CONFIDENCE. CAMPERS EXPERIENCE THE LOVE OF GOD, BUILD HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS, AND LEARN NEW SKILLS ACTIVITIES INCLUDES FISHING, CANOEING, PADDLE BOATING, HIKING, ARCHERY, STARGAZING, ZIP-LINE, CHALLENGE COURSE, TEAM BUILDING, AND CREATIVE ARTS STATIONS.
  3. $125,041 spent. COMMUNITY OUTREACH: PROGRAMS TAKE PLACE IN PARKS, NEIGHBORHOODS, AND SCHOOLS AND AT COMMUNITY EVENTS, YOUTHHOPE PROVIDES FOOD ASSISTANCE THROUGH OUR FOOD PANTRY, WINTER COATS, AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES TO FAMILIES AND STUDENTS IN NEED. COLLABORATION WITH OTHER LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS CONTINUES TO CREATE PARTNERSHIPS TO BEST MEET THE NEEDS AND INTERESTS OF THE STUDENTS AND FAMILIES IN OUR COMMUNITY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 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 August 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 February 1970.

    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.

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