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Roy Maas Youth Alternatives Foundation

EIN 68-0554438 · San Antonio, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceGood88 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATION IS ORGANIZED FOR THE PURPOSE OF SERVING AS A "SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION" FOR ROY MAAS' YOUTH ALTERNATIVES, INC., AS THE "SUPPORTED ORGANIZATION," AS THOSE TERMS ARE DEFINED BY SECTION 509(A)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND RELATED TREASURY REGULATIONS, RULINGS AND COURT CASES.

Income
$2.8 million
Spending
$1.6 million
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
31 months of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
4
Highest pay
$208,889, 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 31.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 45% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 156% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% of spending went to programs.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 88 out of 100. Higher than 47% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 of 4 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 (1)
  1. $1.6 million spent. ROY MAAS' YOUTH ALTERNATIVES FOUNDATION IS ORGANIZED AND OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE BENEFIT OF, AND TO CARRY OUT THE PURPOSE OF ROY MAAS YOUTH ALTERNATIVES INC. [RMYA]. RMYA IS COMMITTED TO CARING FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN CRISIS SINCE 1976. RMYA PROVIDES SERVICES TO HIGH-RISK YOUTH THROUGH RESIDENTIAL AND COUNSELING SERVICES, MANY OF WHICH ARE OFFERED ON A SLIDING SCALE TO LOW INCOME FAMILIES IN OUR COMMUNITY. RMYA SERVICES HELP CHILDREN NAVIGATE THROUGH THE TRAUMA OF ABUSE, ABANDONMENT, AND NEGLECT THEY HAVE EXPERIENCED. RMYA PROVIDES A SAFE, SUPERVISED RESIDENTIAL SETTING WITH 24 HOUR CARE, AN ON-CAMPUS ACCREDITED SCHOOL, MEDICAL CARE, A NUTRITIOUS DIET, CULTURAL AND RECREATIONAL ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS, INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY AND GROUP COUNSELING SERVICES, LIFE SKILLS, AND PARENTING CLASSES. RMYA PROVIDES THE CONSISTENT AND COMFORTABLE ENVIRONMENT NECESSARY FOR CHILDREN TO SIGNIFICANTLY IMPROVE THEIR BEHAVIOR AND DECISION-MAKING SKILLS SO THAT THEY CAN EXPERIENCE A DIFFERENT WAY OF LIVING AND ULTIMATELY BREAK THE CYCLE OF ABUSE AND VIOLENCE.

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 July 2003.

    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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