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Idaho Drug-Free Youth Inc

EIN 82-0442116 · Coeur D Alene, ID

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceGood84 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The mission is to empower youth to lead happy and healthy lives

Income
$385,693
Spending
$319,067
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
3.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 80%
Employees
2
Volunteers
90
Highest pay
$15,732, director

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

Financial health

Good: 85 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.8 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 17% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 122% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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

Governance

Good: 84 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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 July 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 (6)
  1. $170,351 spent. Idaho Youth Summit (IYS) is designed for teens and youth workers, IYS is a four-day camp-style conference. Historically topics have included coping skills, substance use prevention, team building, leadership skills,and suicide prevention.IYS gathers students from across the state and embraces each individual as they are. Students arrive in an atmosphere of acceptance and open discussion. A group of teens is led by a youth and adult staff member which functions as the students support system, allowing for new trusting connections to develop during camp. Through IYS activities, students demonstrate their comprehenson and soft skill development. Opportunities for showasing self-expression are frequent and encouraged.
  2. $39,722 spent. Youth Vision uses social media, local ambassadors, schools, and communities as a way to empower youth to be drug free. Through social media students will have the opportunity to learn about the dangers of drug use, interact with other youth who are substance free, and become leaders in their communities.
  3. $28,671 spent. The iDFY Leadership Academy is a dynamic 3-day, 2-night event designed for all Idaho students in grades 8 through 12, focusing on leadership development, positive influence, and personal growth. Students participate in interactive sessions that build confidence and enhance leadership abilities and enjoy a variety of activities designed to foster teamwork and personal growth.
  4. $25,549 spent. iDFY Chapters are clubs of students in middle school, junior high, and high school throughout the state of Idaho. Chapters provide a place for students to belong to something positive. Through the chapter program, teens are empowered to attend events and participate in Youth Vision Campaigns, each of which increases their influence in their schools and communities.
  5. $8,118 spent. i2i are interactive, engaging, and thought provoking three, or up to six, hour experiences that are designed to inspire students to make healthy decisions regarding drugs, alcohol and other issues they face. i2i creates and atmosphere where students experience mutual support and monnit to increasing a sense of caring and support within the student body.
  6. $4,009 spent. Youth Vision Ambassador classes and 91 Club

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 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 July 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 October 1991.

    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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