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Yes She Can Incorporated

EIN 46-4224215 · White Plains, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood83 out of 100GovernanceStrong97 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

HELPS YOUNG WOMEN WITH AUTISM AND RELATED SOCIAL LEARNING DIABILITIES DEVELOP TRANSFERABLE JOB SKILLS THROUGH IMMERSIVE LEARNING.

Income
$570,477
Spending
$488,168
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
6.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 50%
Employees
4
Volunteers
8
Highest pay
$85,000, executive director

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: 83 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (employment, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 48% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 14% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 36% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 11 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

Strong: 97 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (employment, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 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

    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 (1)
  1. $376,482 spent. YES SHE CAN HELPS YOUNG WOMEN WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS AND RELATED SOCIAL AND LEARNING DISABILITIES DEVELOP ESSENTIAL SKILLS FOR EMPLOYMENT AND INDEPENDENCE. PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE PROFESSIONAL COACHING IN AN IMMERSIVE AND AUTHENTIC BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT, WITH A COMPREHENSIVE CURRICULUM AND RIGOROUS EVALUATION PROTOCOL. MORE THAN 80 PERCENT OF ADULTS WITH AUTISM ARE UNEMPLOYED OR UNDEREMPLOYED. TRADITIONAL APPROACHES TO HELP PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO BECOME EMPLOYED HAVE NOT BEEN EFFECTIVE FOR PEOPLE WITH AUTISM. YES SHE CAN'S DISTINCTIVE DIFFERENCE IS OUR APPROACH OF TEACHING CORE SKILLS IN AN AUTHENTIC BUSINESS SETTING WITH COLLABORATION AMONG EXPERTS IN AUTISM AND IN BUSINESS. WE SERVE YOUNG WOMEN AGES 18-28, WHO WANT TO BECOME EMPLOYED. AS SOME OF THE PARTICIPANTS HAVE GRADUATED FROM COLLEGE OR ARE ATTENDING COLLEGE CLASSES, WHILE OTHERS HAVE COMPLETED HIGH SCHOOL; MOST PARTICIPANTS DO NOT HAVE ANY OTHER ACTIVITIES IN THEIR LIVES. THE PROGRAM IS BASED ON AN INTEGRATED ECOSYSTEM: TRAINEES, COACHES, PEER MENTORS, CURRICULUM, MERCHANDISE DONATIONS, AND CUSTOMERS. THE RESALE STORE IS RUN FOR THE EXPLICIT PURPOSE OF TRAINING INCLUDING INTERACTING WITH THE PUBLIC, ENABLING TRAINEES TO PRACTICE SKILLS AND ENABLING THE PUBLIC TO GAIN FIRST-HAND EXPERIENCE WITH WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES. MORE THAN 90 PERCENT OF MERCHANDISE FOR THE RESALE BOUTIQUE IS PROVIDED BY DONATIONS. YES SHE CAN STAFF COACHES ALL HAVE MASTER'S DEGREES. WE PAIR VOLUNTEER COACHES WHO ARE SOCIAL WORKERS AND PSYCHOLOGISTS WITH OUR PROFESSIONAL STAFF COACHES TO EXTEND OUR CAPACITY AND SERVE MORE TRAINEES WITH GREATER SUPPORTS. VOLUNTEERS ARE RETIRED EDUCATORS, SPEECH PATHOLOGISTS, AND OTHER RELATED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS. YES SHE CAN DOES NOT PROVIDE JOB DEVELOPMENT OR JOB PLACEMENT. PARTICIPANTS QUALIFY FOR SERVICES FROM NY STATE VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SERVICES (ACCES-VR). MOST PARTICIPANTS QUALIFY FOR MEDICAID WAIVER SERVICES THROUGH NY STATE OFFICE FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (OPWDD). THE ORGANIZATIONS FUNDED BY THESE AGENCIES ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR JOB DEVELOPMENT AND PLACEMENT.

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 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 August 2014.

    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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