Ypo Gold Eurochapter Inc
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What it says it does
To provide an association for international executives who have mutual interests. To develop, promote, and exchange experiences, ideas, and business practices for the purpose of improving executive performance. To develop more efficient and effective business practices for the benefit of customers, employees, shareholders, communities, and the industries served. To visit and engage with community leaders around the world to discuss issues and problems. To gain understanding of local characteristics and offer ideas and solutions from experiences of business and community leaders in the more than 20 countries represented. To assist in economic development of areas visited by meeting locals and sharing ideas.
- Income
- $487,688
- Spending
- $516,306
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 0
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)
- $340,862 spent. The Chapter's May program was held in Norway. The members turnout was strong. The biennial Investment Forum was held. The US imposed tariffs were the main topic of discussion. Most member's businesses were unaffected since most of the attendees are from countries other than the US. However, the secondary ramifications of the tariffs were expected to have effects on many. Most were thoughtful but some were indignant. The evening speaker was Ketil Solvik Olsen, former deputy Leader of the Norwegian Progress Party, former minister of Transport and Communications. His presentation was an overview of Norway and Norwegians. The ensuing discussion centered around how the Norwegians had the collective political (spending) restraint to create the world's largest per capita sovereign wealth fund by far. Also, how most surveys find Norwegians to be the happiest people in the world. Day two began with a presentation from Annette Aksdal, the Lead Advisor in the Financial Reporting Team in Norges Bank, the entity controlling the sovereign wealth fund. Her presentation was about how the fund is managed and how the various investments are chosen. The fund results have been quite spectacular and the success of the process is evident. The afternoon presentation was by Vebjorn Sand, a Norwegian artist who created an outdoor art project dedicated to democracy, the rule of law, and humanism. Members found it to be quite compelling. Finally, the day's last speaker was Dr. Asle Toje, Deputy Leader of the Norwegian Nobel Committee. HIs presentation sparked some interesting reactions from some as he outlined Alfred Nobel's history and aims. The next day contained visits to the National Museum, Oslo Opera House, Nobel Peace Center, and Munch Museum. Sunday was a travel day from Oslo to Bergen via train and boat with an interim stop at a woman owned and operated distillery. The owner regaled us with her stories about starting and operating the distillery, which is named "The Powerful All Women Whiskey and Gin Destillery". For the Norway event, since most of the event fees were paid in 2024, the total event fees were $352,257 and expense was $340,862.
- $196,598 spent. The September program was held in Antwerp and Ghent, Belgium. The Global Investment Forum Meeting followed a different format. The group was subdivided into 8 groups of 8, who individually discussed a list of questions and then designated one person to present the summary of their thoughts to the entire group. The questions included "how was your business affected by tariffs", "have you made any consequential reallocations of your investment portfolio and if so why", and "what is future economic growth likely to be in your country". With the diversity of countries and businesses involved, the responses were fascinating. Friday's presentations and speakers focused on small businesses unique to Antwerp. First off was the CEO of The Chocolate Line because Belgium is quite famous for chocolate. Next was a taste of the fashion industry which is highly developed in Antwerp. CEO of Atelier Essentiel, Inge Onsia gave a fascinating description and demonstration of the product development process. Next was a visit to the KMSKA Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp where trustee Nico Van Hout described the museum collection which focuses on modern art pioneers and revolutionary art. After Nico's presentation, Jacky Tache, the founding partner of TPY Capital and Tache Diamonds spoke on "Antwerp as the Diamond Capital of the World- But is the diamond industry on the decline?". Apparently the traditional diamond industry is being subverted by the artificial diamonds which even experts have a difficult time determining if a diamond is natural or manufactured. This was followed by a visit to the Museum Plantin-Moretus, the only museum in the world to be inscribed in the UNESCO world heritage list. The group then headed to the Antwerp port where we were welcomed by Jphan Klaps, the Vice-Mayor for the Port and Economy of the City of Antwerp, and Chair of the Board of Directors of the Port of Antwerp-Bruges. He described the success of the smaller port in competition with Rotterdam, not far away, and one of the largest ports in the world. Next was a lecture by Ine Van Wymersch, the Magistrate Drug Commissioner of Antwerp. Like most cities, Antwerp has a significant drug problem. On Saturday, the Chapter meeting was conducted and future events were discussed and marketed. The first visit was to the Red Star Line which provided the transport for the many Europeans who decamped to the US in the early 1900's. The Director, Karen Moeskops, gave a very moving presentation of the privations that accompanied the exodus. Later, the group enjoyed a lecture by Koen Petersen, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs who discussed Belgian defense and development. He was followed by Jan Jambon, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance who had been the Prime Minister of Belgium in 2019. He spoke on the state of sovereign accounts and debt, including pensions, National Lottery, and Federal Cultural Institutions. On Sunday, Dorien Van Sreenberghe, head of the Wintercircus collective guided the group through his facility. This was followed by a lecture from Marnix Bugel, a startup investor who talked about "Accelerating Medical Breakthroughs With AI". And finally, Bart Voorn, the co-founder of the health tech startup Ditto described his company's research efforts. On Monday, a bit of Ghent's history was sampled with a visit to the Filliers Distillery led by Bernard Filliers, a 5th generation distiller. After that was a visit to the Sint Joris Guild which showcases 700 years of historic Guild activities.
- $17,542 spent. Attendance deposits were collected in 2025 for the two 2026 events. These are respectively Lithuania ($207,710.87) and Montreal ($174,461.43). These amounts are not recorded as income in 2025 but rather are included in deferred revenue. The 2025 deferred program expense is a negative number since the amount was much higher in 2024 due to Norway being a rather expensive event. Additionally, some program service expense was incurred for a future event (Lithuania $16,791) and an amount for a prior event (Bristol $751).
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(6) business league.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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 November 6, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(6) business league as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since March 1989.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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 November 4, 2026.
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