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St Paul Youth Services Inc

EIN 41-1316444 · Saint Paul, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair56 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO IMPROVE OUR COMMUNITY'S COLLECTIVE ABILITY TO ENGAGE AND SUPPORT BLACK YOUTH BY PIONEERING PRACTICES, CREATING TOOLS, AND SHARING RESOURCES ACROSS THE STATE, THE COUNTRY, AND THE WORLD.

Income
$479,146
Spending
$935,440
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 56%
Employees
6
Volunteers
4
Highest pay
$236,879, executive director

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

Financial health

Fair: 56 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 95% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 37% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    75% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 41 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 93 out of 100.

  • 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

    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

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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 December 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 (4)
  1. $354,319 spent. YOUTHPOWERMN LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE THIS PROGRAM PARTNERS WITH BLACK YOUTH TO INFLUENCE PUBLIC POLICY, CREATE SPACE FOR YOUTH ORGANIZING, AND CREATE TOOLS AND STRATEGIES TO HELP POLICY MAKERS VET THEIR POLICIES FOR EQUITABLE IMPACT ON YOUTH. IN ADDITION, THE PROGRAM OFFERS A CAREER READINESS INITIATIVE IN WHICH YOUTH EXPLORE POSSIBLE FUTURE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP OPPORTUNITIES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL BUSINESSES. IN 2025 SPYS PARTNERED WITH 86 BLAK YOUTH, INDIGENOUS YOUTH & YOUTH OF COLOR FOR FOUR EVENTS DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR AND SUMMER AND 67 YOUTH LEADERS DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR PROGRAM.
  2. $186,924 spent. BEHAVIOR INTERVENTION PROGRAM THIS PROGRAM DELIVERS ON-SITE SUPPORT FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS EXHIBITING ADOLESCENT BEHAVIORS THAT BENEFIT FROM REDIRECTION, DE-ESCALATION STRATEGIES, AND RESTORATIVE PRACTICES, AND TARGETED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR EDUCATORS AND SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS. THIS PROVEN MODEL HAS DEMONSTRATED IMPACT IN IMPROVED CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT, IMPROVED STUDENT PERFORMANCE AND ATTENDANCE, AND REDUCTION OF SUSPENSIONS. IN 2025 BIP SPECIALLISTS SUPPORTED 165 STUDENTS AND THEIR PARENTS AND GUARDIANS ON THEIR CASELOADS AND PROVIDED SUPPORT TO 4,442 NON-CASELOAD STUDENTS.
  3. $119,579 spent. PRE-CHARGE DIVERSION THIS RESTORATIVE JUSTICE PROGRAM OFFERS AN ALTERNATIVE TO COURT FOR A RANGE OF FIRST-TIME OFFENSES, INCLUDING SHOPLIFTING, PROPERTY DAMAGE, AND CURFEW VIOLATIONS, HELPING YOUNG PEOPLE AVOID REPEAT MISTAKES AND STAY OUT OF THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM. IN 2024 SPYS CONDUCTED OUTREACH TO 167 YOUTH & THEIR FAMILIES WHO RECEIVED A PRE-CHARGE DIVERSION REFERRAL AND EXPANDED COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION AMONG YOUTH-SERVING ORGANIZATIONS TO AWARENESS OF THE PROGRAM AND REACH MORE YOUTH WITH SUPPORT BEFORE THEY ENCOUNTER THE JUSTICE SYSTEM. PRE-CHARGE DIVERSION CONTRACTS TAKE BETWEEN 3 - 6 MONTHS TO COMPLETE AND 22 OF THESE YOUTH COMPLETED CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS WITH THEIR PARENTS AND GUARDIANS. PRE-CHARGE DIVERSION. COUNSELORS ALSO PROVIDED SUPPORT TO 89 STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES.
  4. $42,420 spent. THOUGHT LEADERSHIP, WORKSHOPS & TRAININGS, AND FAMILY & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT THIS PROGRAM DEVELOPS PRACTICES, CREATES TOOLS, AND SHARES RESOURCES ACROSS THE STATE, THE COUNTRY, AND THE WORLD WITH INDIVIDUALS, BUSINESSES, AND ORGANIZATIONS WHO WORK WITH YOUTH DEVELOPMENTAL AND/OR WITHIN SYSTEMS WHERE YOUTH (AND THEIR FAMILIES) FACE BARRIERS TO OFFER PRACTICAL STRATEGIES TO BE MORE EFFECTIVE. SPYS ALSO HOSTS THE REWRITING THE RULES PODCAST, AND THE FOCUS ON OUR FAMILIES NETWORK WHICH OFFERS EXPERIENCES TO YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES ACROSS ALL SPYS PROGRAMS AT NO CHARGE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 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 December 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 May 1980.

    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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