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Young Harris College

EIN 58-0593414 · Young Harris, GA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak49 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

IN A WORLD OF CONTINUAL CHANGE, YOUNG HARRIS COLLEGE EDUCATES STUDENTS IN THE LIBERAL ARTS AND PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS, SERVES BOTH THE REGION AND THE WORLD, AND EMPOWERS ITS GRADUATES TO CREATE AND DEFINE SERVICE, SUCCESSES, AND MEANING THROUGHOUT THEIR LIVES.

Income
$43.9 million
Spending
$47.9 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
-1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 76%
Employees
300
Volunteers
44
Highest pay
$308,076, president

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

Weak: 49 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 15% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 34 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 50% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    45 of 45 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

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 (4)
  1. $8.0 million spent. INSTRUCTIONAL - FUNDS EXPENDED TO EDUCATE STUDENTS THROUGH A COMPREHENSIVE LIBERAL ARTS BACHELOR'S AND MASTER'S DEGREE PROGRAM DELIVERED THROUGH INNOVATIVE ACADEMIC INSTRUCTION. ENROLLMENT IN 2024-2025 INCLUDED APPROXIMATELY 1,479 STUDENTS. ACADEMIC OFFERINGS INCLUDE ACCOUNTING, ART, BIOLOGY, BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, CHEMISTRY, COMMUNICATION STUDIES, CREATIVE WRITING, ECONOMICS, ELEMENTARY EDUCATION, ENGLISH, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP, ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE, FINANCE, GRAPHIC DESIGN, HISTORY, INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, MATHEMATICS, MUSIC, MUSIC EDUCATION, MUSICAL THEATRE, OUTDOOR STUDIES, PSYCHOLOGY, PUBLIC POLICY, SPANISH, SPORT AND RECREATION STUDIES, THEATRE PERFORMANCE, THEATRICAL DESIGN AND PRODUCTION, AND A MASTERS OF ARTS IN TEACHING.
  2. $3.4 million spent. ACADEMIC SUPPORT - FUNDS EXPENDED TO PROVIDE FACULTY ADMINISTRATION AND SUPPORT, FACULTY DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES, CURRICULUM ENRICHMENT AND LIBRARY, STUDENT SUPPORT AND ADVISING, TECHNOLOGY, AND RESEARCH AND PLANNING SERVICES. THESE EXPENDITURES ARE INTEGRAL TO THE OPERATION AND SUPPORT OF QUALITY ACADEMIC PROGRAMS AND THE RETENTION AND EMPOWERMENT OF EXCELLENT FACULTY AND STUDENTS. CURRICULUM AND PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT EXPENSES ARE RECORDED IN THIS CATEGORY.
  3. $7.8 million spent. STUDENT SERVICES - FUNDS EXPENDED FOR INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES WHICH CHALLENGE STUDENTS CULTURALLY, ATHLETICALLY AND SPIRITUALLY. THE COLLEGE STRIVES TO RECRUIT AND RETAIN EXCELLENT STUDENTS AND EMPOWER THEM TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. THESE EXPENDITURES PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AND STUDENT RELATED SERVICES AT THE COLLEGE WHICH ARE ESSENTIAL TO THE STUDENTS' WELL BEING AND CONTRIBUTE TO THE QUALITY OF LIFE OUTSIDE THE FORMAL ACADEMIC PROGRAMS. ALSO, EXPENDITURES FOR STUDENT INVOLVEMENT IN PROJECTS THAT IMPACT THE LOCAL COMMUNITY ARE INCLUDED.
  4. $24.3 million spent. STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE - THE COLLEGE IS COMMITTED TO RECRUITING EXCELLENT STUDENTS AND HELPING SECURE THE NECESSARY AND APPROPRIATE RESOURCES TO MEET THE COST OF AN EXCELLENT EDUCATION. THE COMPREHENSIVE STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM INCLUDES SCHOLARSHIPS, GRANTS, LOANS, AND PART-TIME CAMPUS EMPLOYMENT. 100% OF THE STUDENTS ENROLLED DURING 2024-2025 RECEIVED SOME FORM OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT FUNDS EXPENDED FOR CENTRAL EXECUTIVE ACTIVITIES CONCERNED WITH MANAGEMENT AND LONG-RANGE PLANNING FOR THE ENTIRE COLLEGE, FISCAL OPERATIONS AND DATA PROCESSING, HUMAN RESOURCES AND RECORDS, INSURANCE AND RISK MANAGEMENT, PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, ADVERTISING, PUBLIC RELATIONS, AND DEVELOPMENT AND FUNDRAISING INITIATIVES INCLUDING ACTIVITIES CONCERNED WITH COMMUNITY AND ALUMNI RELATIONS.AUXILIARY SERVICES FUNDS EXPENDED FOR MEAL SERVICES, TEXTBOOKS, AND THE OPERATION, REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OF THE COLLEGE'S RESIDENCE HALLS, CAMPUS CENTER AND DINING HALL, AND RECREATION FACILITY.

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 April 1942.

    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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