Identity Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
IDENTITY CREATES OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES WITH THE MOST NEED TO REALIZE THEIR HIGHEST POTENTIAL AND THRIVE.
- Income
- $20.2 million
- Spending
- $18.6 million
- Spent on programs
- 84%
- Reserves
- 6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 84%
- Employees
- 233
- Volunteers
- 171
- Highest pay
- $281,806, executive director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 88 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $10m to $100m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 6.0 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 7% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 1% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1584% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 37% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $10m to $100m).
Independent board
25 of 2517 of 17 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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)
- $15.6 million spent. AT SCHOOL, IN THE COMMUNITY, AND ON PLAYING FIELDS, IDENTITY NOT ONLY KEEPS YOUNG PEOPLE ENGAGED IN THEIR EDUCATION, OLDER YOUTH IN THEIR WORK SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AND PARENTS AND OTHER CARING ADULTS EQUIPPED TO HELP THEM, BUT ALSO PROVIDES EMOTIONAL SUPPORT PROGRAMS, LIFESAVING SAFETY NET SERVICES AND COMPASSIONATE HUMAN CONNECTION TO STAVE OFF HUNGER, HOMELESSNESS AND DESPAIR IN THE MOST VULNERABLE YOUTH AND FAMILIES. WE WORK WITH MORE THAN 10,000 CLIENTS A YEAR, BENEFITING APPROXIMATELY 45,000+ RESIDENTS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MD.IDENTITY HELPS YOUTH, AND THE FAMILIES WHO LOVE THEM, IMPROVE SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL SKILLS, ACHIEVE ACADEMIC SUCCESS AND PREPARE FOR WORK. IDENTITY ASSISTS STUDENTS, OLDER YOUTH AND FAMILIES WITH PROGRAMMING IN ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOLS AND THROUGH SIX HIGH SCHOOL-BASED WELLNESS CENTERS, TWO YOUTH OPPORTUNITY CENTERS AND VIRTUALLY ACROSS MONTGOMERY COUNTY. IDENTITY PROGRAMS AND SERVICES ARE RESEARCH-BASED AND RIGOROUSLY EVALUATED. IDENTITY YOUTH REPORT SIGNIFICANT IMPROVEMENTS IN THEIR ABILITY TO RESOLVE CONFLICT, SPEAK UP FOR THEMSELVES, MANAGE DIFFICULT EMOTIONS, AVOID SUBSTANCE USE AND DELINQUENT BEHAVIOR AND (RE) CONNECT TO SCHOOL AND/OR THE WORKFORCE. IDENTITY YOUTH SHOW IMPROVEMENTS IN EXPECTATIONS FOR A POSITIVE FUTURE AND IN THE SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL SKILLS NECESSARY FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS. THEIR FAMILIES REPORT IMPROVED COMMUNICATION AND MORE INVOLVEMENT IN THEIR CHILD'S EDUCATION. PROGRAMS AND SERVICES ARE COMPLEMENTED BY FAMILY CASE MANAGEMENT, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELING, NON-CLINICAL EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, AND RECREATION. WE ALSO WORK TO EMPOWER PARENTS TO ENGAGE IN THEIR CHILD'S EDUCATION AND BE A CHAMPION FOR THEIR SUCCESS. IDENTITY'S THREE LARGEST PROGRAM SERVICES BY EXPENSES ARE CASE MANAGEMENT, HIGH SCHOOL-BASED WELLNESS CENTERS, AND YOUTH OPPORTUNITY CENTERS.IDENTITY'S CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM PROVIDES YOUTH AND FAMILIES IN NEED WITH ESSENTIAL RESOURCES TO STABILIZE THEIR BASIC NEEDS AND HELP THEM ACHIEVE SELF-SUFFICIENCY. THIS YEAR, MORE THAN 6,300 YOUTH AND FAMILIES RECEIVED OVER 24,000 SAFETY-NET SERVICES EITHER DIRECTLY OR BY REFERRAL, WITH 93% OF ALL REFERRALS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED.IDENTITY MANAGES SIX HIGH SCHOOL-BASED WELLNESS CENTERS THAT COMBINE INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP-BASED SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORTS WITH ACCESS TO MEDICAL CARE AND SERVE AS HUBS FOR PROGRAMS AND SERVICES ROOTED IN THE POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT MODEL TO STRENGTHEN SCHOOL CONNECTEDNESS AND PROTECTIVE FACTORS THAT HAVE BEEN SHOWN TO LEAD TO BETTER ACADEMIC AND LIFE OUTCOMES. THIS YEAR, THE WELLNESS CENTERS SERVED 3,070 YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES (REFLECTING 25% OF THE OVERALL STUDENT POPULATIONS IN THOSE SCHOOLS) WITH CURRICULUM-BASED PROGRAMS, NON-CLINICAL EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, COUNSELING, CASE MANAGEMENT, THERAPEUTIC RECREATION AND OTHER ENRICHING ACTIVITIES.IDENTITY MANAGES MONTGOMERY COUNTY'S UPCOUNTY AND DOWNCOUNTY YOUTH OPPORTUNITY CENTERS. THE YOCS EMPHASIZE BUILDING SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL AND JOB READINESS SKILLS TO HELP VULNERABLE OLDER YOUTH (RE) CONNECT TO THE EDUCATION SYSTEM, THE WORKFORCE, THEIR FAMILIES AND THE COMMUNITY. THIS YEAR, THE YOCS SERVED 559 CLIENTS WITH INDIVIDUAL MENTORING, COUNSELING, GED AND ESL CLASSES, SAFETY-NET SUPPORTS AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT INCLUDING CAREER PATHWAYS AND INDUSTRY-RECOGNIZED CERTIFICATIONS. THROUGH THE YOCS WE ALSO WORK WITH EIGHT BRIDGE TO WELLNESS HIGH SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT INCREASE PROTECTIVE FACTORS SHOWN TO HELP STUDENTS CONNECT TO THEIR PEERS, SCHOOL AND EDUCATION.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 June 2025.
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 February 1999.
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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