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Children & Youth Partnership for Dare County

EIN 56-1885539 · Manteo, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood83 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To connect all children, adolescents, and families with programs and partnerships to ensure they have what they need to thrive.

Income
$672,118
Spending
$612,006
Spent on programs
67%
Reserves
8.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 84%
Employees
8
Volunteers
60
Highest pay
$94,638, 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: 83 out of 100. Higher than 63% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 11% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    67% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 91 out of 100. Higher than 77% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 15 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

    6 of 15

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

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports 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 (12)
  1. $71,951 spent. Family Support Services provided a range of parenting and family-focused programs aimed at strengthening families and promoting positive parent-child relationships. Over the year, 49 parents and caregivers, along with 64 children, participated in the evidence-based Triple P Positive Parenting Program through seminars, discussion groups, and individualized consultations. Additional family support activities included information and referral services, community outreach, child abuse prevention awareness efforts, and the organization's Annual Block Play Extravaganza. This interactive event promoted early learning through play and engaged 68 children and 72 parents/caregivers.
  2. $57,070 spent. Baby LINKS provided lactation consultation and breastfeeding support services by providing education and counseling to pre- and post-natal mothers and other key family members to promote successful breastfeeding and infant health. During the year, 195 new mothers were contacted, representing 86% of the 227 reported births. In-home visits and individualized support were provided to 103 mothers (45% of births), with 20 receiving referrals to additional community programs and services through targeted referrals. As an integrated community resource, the Baby LINKS nurse ensures that families receive timely guidance and assistance.
  3. $55,614 spent. Pre-Literacy: A continuum of pre-literacy programs was provided to support early language and literacy development for young children and their families in Dare County. These initiatives emphasized the critical role of parents in school readiness and social-emotional growth. The Dolly Parton Imagination Library, a universal book distribution program for children from birth to age five, served 1,176 children. The Raising A Reader program reached 156 at-risk children across nine classrooms, promoting family engagement in reading. Through Reach Out and Read, implemented at five medical sites, 3,998 books were distributed during well-child visits, accompanied by physician guidance encouraging parents to read with their children. In partnership with Dare County Schools, staff also facilitated Kindergarten Transition & Pathways to School Readiness activities and distributed resources to support families with children entering kindergarten.
  4. $51,434 spent. Quality Early Learning
  5. $45,283 spent. Child Care Resource and Referral
  6. $27,040 spent. Diaper Bank
  7. $26,940 spent. Kaleidoscope Play & Learn
  8. $18,557 spent. Community Outreach & Public Awareness
  9. $17,479 spent. Sea Change OBX
  10. $14,783 spent. Professional Development
  11. $13,076 spent. Resilience
  12. $8,700 spent. Program Coordination/Evaluation

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

  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 November 6, 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 June 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 May 1995.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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