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Youth Utilizing Power and Praise Organization

EIN 80-0436789 · Manteca, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceGood81 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO DEVELOP CROSS-CULTURAL NETWORKS, THAT ENHANCE THE WHOLE BEING THROUGH PERFORMING ARTS, FINE ARTS, PUBLIC SPEAKING, AND SPORTS.

Income
$592,125
Spending
$217,610
Spent on programs
59%
Reserves
21.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 99%
Employees
11
Volunteers
10
Highest pay
$37,112, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 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

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 21.3 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 63% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 241% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    59% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.

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

Governance

Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 66% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 9 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 December 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 (4)
  1. $44,061 spent. GENERAL - YUPP PROVIDES ARTS-BASED PROGRAM SERVING YOUTH AGES 6-16 THROUGH WEEKLY CLASSES IN VOCAL MUSIC, DANCE, DRUMS, FINE ARTS, AND MORE. DESIGNED TO BUILD CONFIDENCE, CREATIVITY, AND CONNECTION, PROGRAMS LIKE LIU PROVIDES A SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT WHERE STUDENTS DEVELOP ARTISTIC SKILLS WHILE STRENGTHENING POSITIVE DECISION-MAKING AND OVERALL WELL-BEING.
  2. $26,776 spent. YOUTH EMPOWERMENT - ANY EVENT PERFORMING ARTS EVENT OUTSIDE OUR CORE PROGRAMS. PRINCESS PARTIES AND DISTINGUISHED GENTLEMEN: SEPARATE GENDER-SPECIFIC EVENTS DESIGNED TO SUPPORT AND BUILD SELF-ESTEEM IN YOUTH. ALSO INCLUDES ANNUAL HARVEST FESTIVAL AND HOLIDAY OUTREACH ANY OTHER SINGLE EVENTS OR OUTINGS.
  3. $21,043 spent. BTBPA - IS A MENTORSHIP-BASED PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAM SERVING YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS AGES 9-25. THROUGH MONTHLY SESSIONS, PARTICIPANTS ENGAGE IN CREATIVE EXPRESSION, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, AND ORIGINAL PRODUCTIONS THAT ADDRESS REAL-LIFE CHALLENGES. THE PROGRAM FOSTERS RESILIENCE AND COMMUNITY CONNECTION WHILE EQUIPPING PARTICIPANTS WITH TOOLS TO NAVIGATE LIFE WITH CONFIDENCE AND PURPOSE.
  4. $37,483 spent. OTHER PROGRAMS: LIU, OUTREACH, ANNUAL PLAY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 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 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 December 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 November 2011.

    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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