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Youth Crisis Center Inc

EIN 59-2176287 · Jacksonville, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The mission of YCC is to build a healthier community by empowering young people and families to rise above adversity.

Income
$7.7 million
Spending
$6.3 million
Spent on programs
71%
Reserves
3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 71%
Employees
120
Volunteers
50
Highest pay
$133,056, arpn

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: 85 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 13% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 18% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 39% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    71% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    18 of 18 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 (8)
  1. $1.9 million spent. The Residential Crisis Care program provides immediate housing to youth 10-17 years of age who have run away or are at-risk of running away, are a lockout, experiencing school-related concerns, or have ungovernable behavior. The goal is to address the immediate crisis and re-unite families by providing assistance and support with a clear plan for continued stabilization.
  2. $791,852 spent. The Family Link program provides professional and compassionate short-term outpatient counseling and case management services to families with children ages 6-17 who are experiencing any concern that disrupts the health and stability of the family.
  3. $487,117 spent. Outpatient Behavioral Health provides mental health counseling and psychiatric services to youth ages 3 and up and their families.
  4. $484,312 spent. SNAP provides gender-based group services to youth ages 6-11 and their families. This program works with youth who are displaying aggressive behaviors that are disruptive to the home and/or school.
  5. $444,343 spent. The House of Hope provides emergency housing services to homeless young adults ages 18-24. This program provides safe emergency housing with 24/7 supportive care services, life skills training, recreational activities, academic support and monitoring, and mental health counseling. The goal of the program is to stabilize the crisis and transition the client to permanent safe housing.
  6. $226,557 spent. Bright Beginnings: Provides individualized mental health program to the unique needs of children 3-5 years of age who are enrolled in Head Start, prioritizing early intervention and support.
  7. $140,412 spent. Touchstone Village provides transitional living services to young adults, ages 18-21, who may be homeless, aging out of foster care or in a variety of other situations which limit self-sufficiency. The goal of this program is to help residents successfully make the transition into a responsible, independent young adult.
  8. $47,084 spent. SNAP Fatherhood provides case management and SNAP groups to fathers who are transitioning home from incarceration or are involved with the Department of Children and Families and have children between 6-12 years of age.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since August 1982.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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