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Enrich Kids Now

EIN 82-2306225 · Ellenwood, GA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair60 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Youth Enrichment Services' mission is to improve the opportunities of youth by providing quality education and enrichment programs that allow access and exposure to the arts, sports, and wellness activities. YES! provides accessible youth programming through mobile enrichment, after-school programs, workshops, in-house field trips, and classes throughout Metro Atlanta and Metro Detroit. Programs include performing arts, dance, fitness, sports, wellness, and other enrichment experiences designed to support youth development, creativity, confidence, and learning. YES! partners with schools, childcare centers, recreation programs, and community organizations to bring quality enrichment directly to the youth and communities we serve.

Income
$720,732
Spending
$667,998
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
1.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 73%
Employees
13
Volunteers
34
Highest pay
$50,340, executive director

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

Fair: 60 out of 100. Higher than 26% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 55% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 39% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% 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 81% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 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

    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 (2)
  1. $323,970 spent. YES! Mobile Enrichment partners with schools, childcare centers, recreation centers, and community organizations throughout Metro Atlanta and Metro Detroit to bring quality enrichment programs directly to youth. Programs provide access and exposure to arts, dance, performing arts, sports, fitness, and wellness activities. Services are offered through both organization-funded contracts and parent-pay enrollment. YES! provides qualified instructors, program coordination, curriculum, and engaging experiences that help youth build confidence, creativity, teamwork, physical skills, and healthy habits.
  2. $143,331 spent. YES! After School provides safe, structured out-of-school-time programming for school-age youth. The program supports academic, social, physical, and creative development through homework and academic support, arts, sports, fitness, wellness, and enrichment activities. YES! works in partnership with schools to provide engaging after-school environments where youth can learn, build positive relationships, explore new interests, and develop confidence and life skills

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 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 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 November 2018.

    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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