Skip to the page content
Your donations
Passes our checks

Youth and Family Alternatives Inc

EIN 59-1545990 · New Prt Rchy, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

YOUTH AND FAMILY ALTERNATIVES, INC. IS COMMITTED TO WORKING IN A COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIP WITH FAMILIES & COMMUNITIES TO ESTABLISH, MAINTAIN & ENHANCE A NURTURING & SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN. YFA IS A PROVIDER OF COMMUNITY COUNSELING PROGRAMS, SUBSTANCE ABUSE & MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, DEVELOPMENT, OWNERSHIP & OPERATION OF LOW-INCOME HOUSING & BROAD ARRAY OF COMMUNITY-BASED FOSTER & ADOPTION PROGRAMS.

Income
$28.4 million
Spending
$27.4 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
5.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 97%
Employees
495
Volunteers
1,845
Highest pay
$225,101, chief executive officer

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: 81 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 16% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 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 (3)
  1. $5.9 million spent. YOUTH CRISIS SHELTERS PROGRAMS INCLUDE:THE RUNAWAY, HOMELESS AND YOUTH CRISIS SHELTERS SERVE YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES PROMOTING POSITIVE FAMILY INTERACTIONS, RESOURCE REFERRALS, AND TEMPORARY RESIDENTIAL CARE. OUR GOAL IS TO HELP FAMILIES ENSURE A HEALTHY AND SAFE ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH TO FLOURISH; A NURTURING, SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT FREE OF DRUGS AND ALCOHOL ABUSE, OF PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL AND SEXUAL ABUSE. THESE PROGRAMS ASSIST YOUTH AGES 10 THROUGH 17 WHO ARE RUNAWAYS OR HOMELESS; ARE "LOCKED OUT OR "KICKED OUT" OF THEIR HOMES BY PARENTS OR GUARDIANS; NEED SHORT-TERM RESPITE OR CRISIS PLACEMENT DUE TO ABUSE AND/OR NEGLECT; NEED EMERGENCY PLACEMENT DUE TO FOSTER HOME PLACEMENT DISRUPTION.
  2. $1.3 million spent. PREVENTION PROGRAMS INCLUDE:COMMUNITY COUNSELING IS A JUVENILE JUSTICE PREVENTION PROGRAM DESIGNED TO ASSIST FAMILIES WHO HAVE A CHILD THAT IS A RUNAWAY, TRUANT, AND/OR UNGOVERNABLE OR AT-RISK OF THESE BEHAVIORS. SERVICES ARE AIMED AT PREVENTING YOUTH FROM ENTERING THE CHILD WELFARE AND/OR THE JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM BY PROVIDING AN ARRAY OF SERVICES TO STRENGTHEN THE FAMILY. SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE TO FAMILIES RESIDING IN PASCO, HERNANDO, CITRUS, SUMTER, POLK, HIGHLANDS, AND HARDEE COUNTIES. CARING SCHOOLS COMMUNITY CREATES A CARING SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT CHARACTERIZED BY KIND AND SUPPORTIVE RELATIONSHIPS AND COLLABORTAION AMONG STUDENTS, STAFF, AND PARENTS. THE MODEL IS CONSISTENT WITH RESEARCH-BASED PRACTICES FOR INCREASING STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT. BY CREATING A CARING SCHOOL COMMUNITY, THE PROGRAM SEEKS TO PROMOTE PRO-SOCIAL VALUES, INCREASE ACADEMIC MOTIVATION AND ACHIEVEMENT, AND PREVENT DRUG USE, VIOLENCE, AND DELINQUENCY. COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP SCHOOLS PROGRAM AIMS TO INCREASE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT, BRIDGE THE GAP BETWEEN SCHOOL AND HOME, INCREASE STUDENT ATTENDENCE, INCREASE FAMILY ENGAGEMENT, AND PROVIDE A SAFE, POSITIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR STUDENTS AND FAMILIES.
  3. $15.9 million spent. FOSTER CARE AND ADOPTION SERVICES PROGRAMS INCLUDE:FOSTER CARE CASE MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL CASE MANAGEMENT STAFF WORK WITH FAMILIES AND CAREGIVERS TO ACCESS AND COORDINATE SERVICES THAT ARE AVAILABLE AND APPROPRIATE TO THE CHILD'S SITUATION. SERVICE NEEDS FOR A CHILD IN THE HOME WITH A PARENT MAY VARY GREATLY FROM THE NEEDS OF A CHILD THAT HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM A PARENT OR CAREGIVER. CASE MANAGERS COORDINATE THE DELIVERY OF COMMUNITY SERVICES TO FAMILIES AND CAREGIVERS OF THE CHILDREN IN CARE. CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO "PRESERVE INTACT FAMILIES BY STRENGTHENING AND EDUCATING PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS; REUNIFY CHILDREN WHO HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM THEIR FAMILY;" MAINTAIN A STABLE, SAFE PLACEMENT FOR CHILDREN WHO ARE IN OUT-OF-HOME CARE; AND LOCATE APPROPRIATE, SAFE, AND PERMANENT PLACEMENTS FOR CHILDREN WHO CANNOT BE RETURNED TO THEIR PARENTS OR CAREGIVERS. CASE MANAGERS ASSIST PARENTS WITH ACCESSING A VARIETY OF COMMUNITY SERVICES THAT ARE AVAILABLE AND APPROPRIATE TO THEIR SITUATION. THE GOAL IS TO ENSURE PARENTS HAVE THE TOOLS, SERVICES, AND SUPPORT THEY NEED TO INDEPENDENTLY PROVIDE A SAFE, NURTURING ENVIRONMENT FOR THEIR CHILDREN. ADOPTION CASE MANAGEMENT: THE ORGANIZATION WORKS HARD TO FIND A LOVING AND NURTURING "FOREVER FAMILY" FOR EACH LOCAL FOSTER CHILD WHO IS AVAILABLE TO BE ADOPTED.

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 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 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 August 1974.

    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.

Ratings and checks are our reading of public records, using the published method. They are not a statement about anyone's honesty. If you work for this organization, you can send corrections or results, confirm you want gifts through Veridonate, or ask to be removed from giving.