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Makin It Happen Coalition for Resilient Youth Inc

EIN 46-2768846 · Manchester, NH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceGood82 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO CREATE A COORDINATED COMMUNITY RESPONSE AMONG INDIVIDUALS, ORGANIZATIONS, BUSINESSES AND COMMUNITIES TO PROMOTE BEHAVIORS THAT MEASURABLY IMPROVE OVERALL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF OUR YOUTH, WITH A FOCUS ON ALCOHOL, TOBACCO AND OTHER DRUG PREVENTION.

Income
$866,966
Spending
$757,111
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
4.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 87%
Employees
9
Volunteers
50
Highest pay
$87,450, executive di

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

Financial health

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 51% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 36% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 38% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.

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

Governance

Good: 82 out of 100. Higher than 68% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a 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

    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

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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, 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. $156,339 spent. RECOVERY READY COMMUNITY - WE FOCUS ON DEVELOPING A CULTURE OF UNDERSTANDING AND SUPPORT FOR PEOPLE DEALING WITH MENTAL ILLNESS AND SUBSTANCE USE. THROUGH THIS INITATIVE, EMPLOYERS WORK TO FOSTER A CULTURE THAT ENSURES ALL EMPLOYEES HAVE ACCESS TO THE PREVENTION, INTERVENTION, TREATMENT, AND RECOVERY PROGRAMS OFFERED.
  2. $255,312 spent. RESILIENCY ESSENTIALS - WE WORK WITH PARTNERS IN THE COMMUNITY TO PROMOTE RESILIENCY ESSENTIAL PROGRAMS FOCUSING ON PREVENTION AND MENTAL HEALTH WELLNESS. WE OFFER TRAININGS AND PRESENTATIONS AS PART OF THIS PROGRAM INCLUDING: YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID, SUICIDE PREVENTION TRAINING, AND LISTENING & LEARNING SESSIONS.
  3. $259,952 spent. MAKIN' IT HAPPEN IN THE 603 - WE FOCUS ON GETTING YOUNG ADULTS AND TEENAGERS INVOLVED IN THE COMMUNITY. THIS PROGRAM TEACHES LEADERSHIP SKILLS, ALLOWS PARTICIPATION IN SUBSTANCE MISUSE AND SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAMS, AND BRINGS PEOPLE TOGETHER TO SHARE ISSUES AND CHALLENGES AND IDENTIFY SOLUTIONS TO THEM IN MULTIPLE ASPECTS OF THE COMMUNITY.

Source: Form 990 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 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 2024.

    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 August 2013.

    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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