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Alliance for Youth Inc

EIN 81-0429575 · Great Falls, MT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ALLIANCE FOR YOUTH CREATES SOCIAL CHANGE TO ADVANCE HEALTHY YOUTH AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT WITHIN NORTH CENTRAL MONTANA COMMUNITIES THROUGH EDUCATIONAL AND COLLABORATIVE APPROACHES.

Income
$1.7 million
Spending
$1.4 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
10 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 55%
Employees
24
Volunteers
459
Highest pay
$70,717, executive director

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: 93 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.0 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 18% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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 (3)
  1. $420,757 spent. THE SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION ALLIANCE (SAPA) CONTINUES TO EXPAND THE DIVERSE COALITION OF DEDICATED PROFESSIONALS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS WHO COURAGEOUSLY AND DILIGENTLY WORK TO MAKE CASCADE COUNTY AND SURROUNDING COUNTIES AN EVEN MORE VIBRANT AND HEALTHY PLACE TO LIVE, WORK AND PLAY. THIS COMMUNITY COALITION, LED BY ALLIANCE FOR YOUTH,HAS BEEN FOCUSING ITS EFFORTS ON REDUCING ALCOHOL ABUSE,PRESCRIPTION MISUSE AND ABUSE, TOBACCO USE AND ILLICIT DRUG USE. ALLIANCE FOR YOUTH PROVIDES EMPLOYMENT, FISCAL MANAGEMENT, MENTORING AND TRAINING FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION SERVICES TO BLAINE, CASCADE, PONDERA, GLACIER, HILL, TOOLE, TETON, LIBERTY AND CHOUTEAU COUNTIES.
  2. $313,250 spent. THE MOST BASIC HUMAN NEED IS TO FEEL CONNECTED TO OTHERS AND ADDICTION DESTROYS CONNECTION. WHEN PEOPLE WANT TO GET SOBER, THEY OFTEN HAVE ALIENTED FRIENDS AND FAMILY, HAVE NO JOB AND NO MONEY AND ARE CARRYING GUILT AND SHAME FROM THE THINGS THEY DID IN THEIR ADDICITON. THEY FACE A DILEMMA, REMAIN ISOLATED AND LONELY OR SEEK CONNECTION WITH THE PEOPLE THEY DRANK AND USED WITH AND LIKELY RELAPSE. THE SOBER LIFE PREVENTS PEOPLE FROM HAVING TO MAKE THIS CHOICE BY PROVIDING A HEALTHY OUTLET WHERE PEOPLE IN RECOVERY CAN FULFILL THEIR NEED FOR CONNECTION. SOBER LIFE IS OPERATED BY PEOPLE IN RECOVERY, HELPING THOSE IN RECOVERY - BY PEOPLE IN RECOVERY, FOR PEOPLE IN RECOVERY. ALLIANCE FOR YOUTH OFFERS A RANGE OF FREE AND FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES, WHERE THOSE IN RECOVERY CAN ENJOY FELLOWSHIP AND BUILD FRIENDSHIPS IN AN ALCOHOL, DRUG AND JUDGEMENT FREE ENVIRONMENT. WE ALSO OFFER VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES, SO OUR MEMBERS CAN GAIN SELF-ESTEEM AND A SENSE OF PURPOSE AS THEY GROW INTO CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY.
  3. $296,158 spent. THE YOUTH RESOURCE CENTER (YRC) MEETS THE PHYSICAL, SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL NEEDS OF VULNERABLE YOUTH IN A LOW-BARRIER, SAFE, SECURE AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT. THE YRC DROP-IN CENTER IS A FIRST POINT OF CONTACT THAT PROVIDES AN INFORMAL ATMOSPHERE TO ATTRACT AND ENGAGE YOUTH WHO ARE DISADVANTAGED AND/OR HOMELESS. KEY FEATURES OF THE YRC INCLUDE; LOW- OR NO-BARRIER: FOSTER A WELCOMING, SAFE, NON-JUDGEMENTAL ENVIRONMENT, WITH LIMITED REQUIREMENTS. MEET BASIC NEEDS; PROVIDE EASY ACCESS TO FOOD, LAUNDRY, SHOWER AND CLOTHES. PROVIDE ACCESS TO INTERNET, PHONES, AND LOCKERS FOR STORAGE OF BELONGINGS. SCHEDULED VISITING MEDICAL STAFF CAN PROVIDE OPTIONAL BASIC HEALTHCARE AND FIRST AID. TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE: DESPITE THE INFORMAL ATMOSPHERE, STAFF IS TRAINED AND READY TO PROVIDE CRISIS INTERVENTION, CONFLICT RESOLUTION AND SUPPORTING SERVICES. POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT; STAFF IS TRAINED TO DEVELOP THE YOUTH'S COMPETENCE, CONFIDENCE, CONNECTION AND CONTRIBUTION. YOUTH FOCUSED; CREATE A POSITIVE AND HEALTHY PEER NETWORK FOR YOUTH, ACCESS TO CARING ADULTS AND ENGAGE IN YOUTH-CENTERED PROGRAMMING. SERVICE COORDINATION: OPERATE AS A CENTRAL HUB FOR SERVICES, SUCH AS MEDICAL, DENTAL, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE, SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT, HOUSING SEARCH SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY. STAFF CAN HELP WITH DOCUMENTATION AND FACILITATES SCHOOL RE-ENGAGEMENT OR CONNECTION TO ADULT BASIC WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS. DROP-IN CENTERS OPERATE IN TANDEM WITH MOBILE "STREET" OUTREACH PROGRAMS, FAMILY ENGAGEMENT CENTERS, EMERGENCY SHELTERS AND TRANSITIONAL HOUSING.

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 1987.

    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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