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Youth Incorporated

EIN 62-6001702 · Nashville, TN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO ADVANCE THE MENTAL, MORAL, AND PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT OF BOYS AND GIRLS, AS WELL AS FAMILIES AND OTHERS, THROUGH A VARIETY OF CAMPING, SPORTS, AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES WITH THE GOAL OF "BUILDING LEADERS FOR TOMORROW".

Income
$750,401
Spending
$477,673
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
7.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 38%
Employees
46
Volunteers
29
Highest pay
$47,688, camp director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.5 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 36% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 66% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 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 August 31, 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 (2)
  1. $381,028 spent. CAMP - PROGRAM SERVICES: SINCE 1945, YOUTH INCORPORATED HAS OPERATED A TRADITIONAL OVERNIGHT SUMMER CAMP FOR BOYS AND GIRLS ON 175 ACRES OF LAND ADJACENT TO PERCY PRIEST LAKE, RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TENNESSEE. THE LAND WAS DONATED BY MR. ALLEN DOBSON, A MIDDLE TENNESSEE BUSINESS EXECUTIVE AND A PRINCIPAL FOUNDER OF THE ORGANIZATION, WHO ALSO BEQUEATHED A SEPARATE TRUST FUND THAT PROVIDES CONTINUING ANNUAL FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE ORGANIZATION.CAMPERS PARTICIPATE IN A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS ARTS AND CRAFTS, CANOEING, CLIMBING TOWER, HORSEBACK RIDING, ROPES COURSES, SWIMMING, WATER SKIING, OUTDOOR LIVING SKILLS, AND NIGHT TIME ACTIVITIES. CAMPERS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN NEW SKILLS, MEET NEW FRIENDS, REKINDLE PRIOR FRIENDSHIPS, ENJOY THE OUTDOORS, AND EXIST IN A COMMUNITY ATMOSPHERE UNPLUGGED FROM THEIR NORMAL ROUTINES.OVER THE YEARS, THE CAMP HAS EXPANDED ITS PROGRAM SERVICES TO OFFER SINGLE AND MULTI-DAY CAMP ACTIVITIES, AS WELL AS VARIOUS GROUP SPORTS AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES. THESE PROGRAMS ASSIST CAMPERS TO DEVELOP INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION AND TEAM LEADERSHIP SKILLS THROUGH INTERACTING WITH OTHER CAMPERS OF DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS, WHILE INCREASING INDIVIDUAL SELF CONFIDENCE, DECISION MAKING ABILITY, AND OVERALL RESPECT FOR OTHERS. A KEY OBJECTIVE OF THESE PROGRAMS IS TO ENHANCE THE CAMPER'S KNOWLEDGE AND APPRECIATION OF NATURE AND THE OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT. EXPOSING CAMPERS TO NEW TASKS, CHALLENGES, AND OBJECTIVES IN AN OFTEN UNFAMILIAR ENVIRONMENT ALLOWS YOUTH INCORPORATED TO ACHIEVE ITS MISSION OF "BUILDING LEADERS FOR TOMORROW".CAMP PARTICIPATION FEES ARE BASED ON OVERNIGHT VS. DAY CAMP PROGRAMS, AS WELL AS THE EXTENT OF CAMP ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES THAT ARE PROVIDED TO THE RESPECTIVE GROUP OF CAMPERS. THE OVERALL GOAL IS FOR PARTICIPATION FEES TO BE AFFORDABLE TO PERSONS FROM ALL SOCIO-ECONOMIC BACKGROUNDS AND TO USE PUBLIC FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO SUBSIDIZE THE COST OF THE PROGRAM SERVICES OFFERED BY YOUTH INCORPORATED.
  2. $9,559 spent. HOCKEY - PROGRAM SERVICES: HISTORICALLY, YOUTH INCORPORATED HAS OFFERED YOUNG PERSONS THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN A USA INLINE HOCKEY LEAGUE THAT SKATES AT THE HOCKEY RINK IT MAINTAINS IN THE CITY OF BELLEVUE, TENNESSEE. THE SPRING SEASON RUNS FROM MARCH TO MAY, AND THE FALL SEASON RUNS FROM SEPTEMBER TO NOVEMBER.DUE TO COMPETITIVE PRESSURES FROM OTHER HOCKEY PROGRAMS IN THE LOCAL AREA AND DECLINING PARTICIPATION, THE BOARD OF YOUTH INCORPORATED ELECTED TO DISCONTINUE ITS HOCKEY PROGRAM AFTER THE SPRING SEASON IN 2025. THE HOCKEY RINK AND RELATED ASSETS WERE SOLD TO A PRIVATE K THROUGH 12 EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION IN THE AREA, WHICH PLANS TO CONTINUE A HOCKEY PROGRAM FOR ITS STUDENTS.A SIMILAR HOCKEY PROGRAM THAT WAS OPERATED IN THE CITY OF LAVERGNE, TENNESSEE WAS DISCONTINUED IN 2019.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 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? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on January 15, 2021 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on January 15, 2021.

    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 August 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 2022.

    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.

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