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Youth Development Company and Police Athletic Activities League

EIN 38-3298735 · South Haven, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair53 out of 100GovernanceWeak45 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATION EMPOWERS YOUTH BY PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT, MENTORING PROGRAMS, TEAM-BUILDING EXERCISES, PHYSICAL ACTIVITES AND ARTS & CRAFTS.

Income
$2.2 million
Spending
$2.3 million
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
0.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 73%
Employees
128
Volunteers
7
Highest pay
$100,510, 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

Fair: 53 out of 100. Higher than 19% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Weak: 45 out of 100. Higher than 7% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 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. $1.2 million spent. CHILD CARE CENTER PROGRAM - THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES A STATE LICENSED CHILDCARE CENTER FOR NON-SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN. THE OBJECTIVE IS TO PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY CARE DESIGNED TO MEET CHILDREN'S AND PARENT'S NEEDS. IN ADDITION, THE PROGRAM ACCEPTS STATE FUNDED PAYMENTS AND ALLOWS FOR LOWER TUITION RATES DURING GOVERNMENT APPROVAL PROCESS.
  2. $584,800 spent. AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM - THIS PROGRAM SERVICED 150 YOUTHS DURING SEPTEMBER THROUGH JUNE. IT RUNS IN CONJUCTION WITH THE AREA SCHOOL YEAR AFTER SCHOOL. THE OBJECTIVE OF THE PROGRAM IS TO PROVIDE HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE AND A STRUCTURED PLACE FOR CHILDREN TO BE AFTER SCHOOL, IN ADDITION TO ASSIST WITH FORMING POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN YOUTH AND ADULTS.
  3. $91,999 spent. SUMMER PROGRAM - THIS PROGRAM SERVICED 174 YOUTHS DURING JUNE THROUGH AUGUST. IT RUNS DURING THE PERIOD OF AREA SCHOOL SUMMER BREAK FROM NOON TO 5PM. THE OBJECTIVE OF THE PROGRAM IS TO GIVE KIDS A STRUCTURED PLACE TO SPEND SUMMER DAYS OUT OF SCHOOL. PARTICIPATING CHILDREN RECEIVE MEALS AS WELL AS PHYSICAL AND ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES.

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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since February 1997.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.

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