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Yuda Bands

EIN 82-1861126 · Mapleton, UT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair54 out of 100GovernanceFair51 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

YUDA BANDS BUILDS SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS FOR YOUTH IN DEVELOPING NATIONS WHO CANNOT AFFORD A BASIC HIGH SCHOOL EDUCTION. THAT EDUCATION IS THEN SUPERCHARGED THROUGH AN EXTREMELY SUCCESSFUL PROGRAM CALLED LEAD (LEADERSHIP, EDUCATION, ATTITUDE, DEVELOPMENT)

Income
$136,783
Spending
$152,597
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 93%
Employees
4
Highest pay
$28,500, secretary

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 54 out of 100. Higher than 17% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 17% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 51 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 4 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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, 2024, 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 (2)
  1. $136,097 spent. Yuda Bands made a significant impact in the 2021-22 school year by sponsoring nearly 100 students in Zimbabwe and Guatemala, covering their tuition and school fees. In addition to providing educational support, all international students were enrolled in the LEAD program, ensuring their future job placement and success upon graduation. The initiative didnt stop there. A dedicated team of student volunteers from 86 different schools came together, collectively selling an impressive total of 9,200 bracelets. Not only did these sales generate funds to support the sponsored students in Zimbabwe and Guatemala, but they also created job opportunities for local Guatemalan artisans. Furthermore, Yuda Bands took their commitment to making a difference even further by organizing three inspiring humanitarian service trips. Volunteers had the opportunity to collaborate with International Yuda Bands students and contribute to local service projects in foreign communities.
  2. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A, PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS:YUDA BANDS REPRESENTATIVES PARTICIPATED IN LEADERSHIP AND VIRTUAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCES WHERE THEY WERE FEATURED PRESENTERS TO AMERICAN YOUTH. THESE PRESENTATIONS FOCUSED ON EMPOWERING YOUTH TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THEIR HOME, SCHOOL, COMMUNITY, AND THE WORLD, USING THE POWER OF SERVICE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 November 6, 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 2024.

    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 December 2017.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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