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Y E S of Pend Oreille County

EIN 80-0886113 · Newport, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood88 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

YES IS COMMITTED TO SUPPORTING HOMELESS AND AT-RISK YOUNG PEOPLE; PROMOTING STABILITY, GROWTH AND THE ABILITY TO THRIVE. WE CREATE SPACE FOR TRANSFORMATION. WE ASPIRE TO COMMUNITIES TO RECOGNIZE, RESPOND AND ACT TO END YOUTH HOMELESSNESS. WE LOOK FORWARD TO A TIME WHEN EVERY YOUNG PERSON CAN EXPECT THAT THEY WILL HAVE ENOUGH TO EAT, A SAFE PLACE TO LIVE, AND GET A GOOD EDUCATION WITH SAFE ADULTS WHO RESPECT AND CARE FOR THEM.

Income
$621,400
Spending
$520,065
Spent on programs
61%
Reserves
23.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 52%
Employees
12
Volunteers
4

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

Good: 88 out of 100. Higher than 75% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 23.1 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 16% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    61% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

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.

  • 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 (1)
  1. $317,165 spent. YES OF PEND OREILLE COUNTY (YOUTH EMERGENCY SERVICES) PROVIDES INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT TO HOMELESS AND AT-RISK YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS, AGES 12 TO 24. YOUNG PEOPLE RECEIVE PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT IN NAVIGATING ALL THE NECESSARY STEPS TOWARD LIVING IN A SAFE AND PERMANENT HOME, CONTINUING WITH SCHOOL, RECEIVING MEDICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH CARE AND HAVING ADEQUATE FOOD AND CLOTHING. YES HAS A DROP-IN CENTER IN NEWPORT, WASHINGTON WHERE KIDS CAN SHOWER, WASH CLOTHES, RECREATE WITH OTHER YOUNG PEOPLE AND MEET WITH ADVOCATES AND LEARN LIFE SKILLS. YES HAS HIRED STAFF MEMBERS WITH PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE IN THEIR FIELDS. YES HIRED ONE ADVOCATE WHO WAS PRVIOUSLY EMPLOYED AS A FAMILY ADVOCATE AND IS FAMILIAR WITH WASHINGTON LAWS WHEN HELPING THE HOMELESS POPULATION. YES ALSO HAS AN EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT WITH EXPERIENCE WORKING WITH STATE AND FEDERAL GRANTS AND HAS A BACKGROUND IN ACCOUNTING. ALL THE EMPLOYEES HAVE A PASSION FOR OUR MISSION. YES OF PEND OREILLE COUNTY (YOUTH EMERGENCY SERVICES) PROVIDES INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT TO HOMELESS AND AT-RISK YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS, AGES 12 TO 24. YOUNG PEOPLE RECEIVE PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT IN NAVIGATING ALL THE NECESSARY STEPS TOWARD LIVING IN A SAFE AND PERMANENT HOME, CONTINUING WITH SCHOOL, RECEIVING MEDICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH CARE AND HAVING ADEQUATE FOOD AND CLOTHING. YES HAS A DROP-IN CENTER IN NEWPORT, WASHINGTON WHERE KIDS CAN SHOWER, WASH CLOTHES, RECREATE WITH OTHER YOUNG PEOPLE AND MEET WITH ADVOCATES AND LEARN LIFE SKILLS. YES HAS HIRED STAFF MEMBERS WITH PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE IN THEIR FIELDS. YES HIRED ONE ADVOCATE WHO WAS PRVIOUSLY EMPLOYED AS A FAMILY ADVOCATE AND IS FAMILIAR WITH WASHINGTON LAWS WHEN HELPING THE HOMELESS POPULATION. YES ALSO HAS AN EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT WITH EXPERIENCE WORKING WITH STATE AND FEDERAL GRANTS AND HAS A BACKGROUND IN ACCOUNTING. ALL THE EMPLOYEES HAVE A PASSION FOR OUR MISSION.

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 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 December 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 2014.

    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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