The Superyou Fundation Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.
- 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
The mission of The SuperYou FUNdation is for youth and adults to express themselves fully and authentically by celebrating the "superhero" qualities in themselves and others. Through writing, presenting, critical thinking, collaborating, music, dance, theatre and art, participants connect to their unique "superpowers and tap into their personal strength to overcome the obstacles they face, collaborating on social good "missions" to positively uplift their communities, and creating a world that is empowered, inclusive, and kind.
- Income
- $15,334
- Spending
- $27,015
- Reserves
- -21.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
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
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
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)
- $23,638 spent. Empowered over 1,600 high school students through arts-based, social-emotional learning programs: The SuperYou FUNdation delivered large-scale, mindfulness- and music-infused empowerment workshops and an inspiring keynote by founder Lourds Lane as part of the Virginia Thespian Festival, guiding students to connect with their most authentic and confident selves. The program culminated in a professionally produced student performance at the Capital One Center in McLean, Virginia, celebrating creativity, collaboration, and self-expression. Post-event surveys showed that 94 percent of participants felt more confident and inspired to express themselvesfollowing the experience.
- $2,026 spent. Expanded our SuperYouman Volunteer Program, serving approximately 700 participants across 20 partner sites: Our trained volunteer facilitators conducted over 35 empowerment workshops integrating music, writing, theatre, and movement. These experiences reached women in trauma recovery centers, LGBTQIA+ youth, and students in public schools across New York City, Long Island, Westchester, and the Tri-State area. Participant feedback reflected measurable transformation, with nine out of ten reporting an increased sense of self-worth and belonging after attending a session.
- $1,351 spent. Sustained international programming in Leicester, United Kingdom, reaching more than 200 students: Through continued partnerships with local secondary schools, The SuperYou FUNdation offered creative arts empowerment workshops emphasizing kindness, inclusivity, and authentic selfexpression. Teachers observed improved student engagement, empathy, and collaboration. This initiative strengthened our international presence and advanced our mission to empower youth worldwide through the transformative power of music, mindfulness, movement, and art.
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
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 December 2024.
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 May 2013.
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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