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Indian Youth of America Inc

EIN 52-1150452 · Sioux City, IA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak29 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES AND EXPERIENCES THAT WILL AID INDIAN CHILDREN IN THEIR EDUCATIONAL, CAREER, CULTURAL AND PERSONAL GROWTH WHILE FOSTERING A POSITIVE SENSE OF SELF AND HERITAGE.

Income
$48,773
Spending
$94,836
Reserves
1.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Highest pay
$52,000, executive director

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: 29 out of 100. Higher than 4% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 33% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 94% 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. YOUTH CAMP PROGRAM - PROVIDE AN EDUCATIONAL, CULTURAL, AND RECREATIONAL EXPERIENCE FOR INDIAN YOUTH.
  2. YOUTH CHRISTMAS GATHERING - PROVIDE INDIAN YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILY A SPECIAL CHRISTMAS PARTY WHICH BRINGS THEM TOGETHER TO CELEBRATE AND ENJOY THE HOLIDAY SEASON. INDIAN YOUTH AND FAMILIES RECEIVE ENTERTAINMENT, GIFTS, TREATS, AND SPECIAL MEMORIES.
  3. PREVENTION, ADVOCACY AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS - PROVIDE INDIAN YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH REFERRAL AND INTERVENTION SUPPORT, RESOURCE LINKAGE, ADVOCACY AND LIAISON SERVICES. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED INDIAN SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH BACKPACKS FILLED WITH SCHOOL SUPPLIES.

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 1979.

    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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