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Keep Enriching Youth Success

EIN 47-4557755 · Houston, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak49 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

Provide outreach services and programs that support a positive difference in lives of families. Build strong body mind and spirit in youth. Assist Youth to become better citizens and leaders. Provide mentors recovery coaches parent support groups peer to peer recovery and role models Promote programs that impact learning and promote character.

Income
$152,085
Spending
$157,171
Reserves
2.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 97%
Highest pay
$56,241, board member

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

Weak: 49 out of 100. Higher than 20% of charities in its peer group (youth development, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 18% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

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)
  1. $116,973 spent. 15,000 individuals reached some receiving duplicate services Provide training to address the significant barriers to becoming a productive citizen this includes lack of support in recovery housing employment and other reentry barriers faced after release from incarceration. We offer training and the opportunity for certification that can lead to employment. Recovery Support Peer Specialist certification provides support and hope to other incarcerated individuals who may be trying to find their way through the reentry and recovery process of change. Individuals also completed Life Skills and Anger Management training.
  2. $31,900 spent. Provide services to 404 young adult high risk case load 17 years to 25 years of age. Goal is to help complete probation successfully by overcoming challenges faced that could lead to an unsuccessful discharge. We advocate for those we serve we provide resources for employment housing and more. We mentor provide transportation. We meet their needs to become productive citizens.
  3. $8,300 spent. Provide Peer support and mental health training to institutions.

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

  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 July 2015.

    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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