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United Youth of America

EIN 36-4079448 · Lithonia, GA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak6 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

United Youth of America (UYOA), is a non-profit organization, that was established in 1997. UYOA's mission is to serve the needs of underprivileged youth ages sixteen and up. This goal is accomplished by teaching the principles of success and self-worth through UYOA's innovative programs. Our organization serves low income families and children; we believe that the entire family must be served to help children

Income
$83,235
Spending
$95,243
Reserves
-15.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 99%
Highest pay
$5,040, teacher

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 6 out of 100. Higher than 1% of charities in its peer group (youth development, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 3779% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 14% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ 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 (3)
  1. $13,300 spent. DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY IGNITED TRAINED ACTIVE ARMY NATIONAL GUARD RESERVE. IN COMPTIA A, COMPTIA NETOWRK, AND COMPTIA SECURITY
  2. $46,500 spent. COBB COUNTY WORKFORCE DEVEOPMENT, FULTON COUNTY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, ATLANTA REGIONAL COMMISSION WOKRFORCE DEVELOPMENT, ATLANTA REGIONAL COMMISSION WORKFORCE,CYBER SECURITY AND CULINARY ARTS, and HVAC Training
  3. $22,200 spent. SAN DIEGO WORKFORCE PARTNERSHIP,SAN JOSE OFFICE OF ECONOMIC, NEW MEXICO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT,TRAINING IN CYBER SECURITY AND CULINARY ARTS

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 2024.

    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 May 1999.

    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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