True Youth Association
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To provide educational, recreational, and athletic enrichment programs that support the academic achievement, personal development, and overall well-being of youth in underserved communities.
- Income
- $291,700
- Spending
- $249,150
- Spent on programs
- 100%
- Reserves
- 0.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 80%
- Employees
- 8
- Volunteers
- 6
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: 69 out of 100. Higher than 42% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
4 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 0.1 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 15% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 50% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 15100% 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
Fair: 54 out of 100. Higher than 27% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
5 of 251 of 4 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (3)
- $30,980 spent. After-School / REACH Program Provided structured after-school programming through the REACH program serving youth in Jacksonville, Florida. Services included academic tutoring, homework assistance, recreational enrichment, and character development activities designed to improve academic performance, build confidence, and promote positive behavior. The program operated during the school year at multiple sites, including Arlington and Westside, and served over 60 students. Participants demonstrated improved academic engagement and social development through consistent program attendance and structured support.
- $119,300 spent. SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM: Operated multi-week summer camp programs at Murray Hill and BridgePrep campuses, serving more than 155 youth. The program provided daily academic enrichment, STEM activities, arts and crafts, physical education, and structured field trips. Campers received meals through a partnership with local government agencies. The program supported learning retention, healthy activity, and social development during out-of-school time, culminating in a final showcase event. The summer camp represented the organizations largest program service by both participation and expenses.
- $98,870 spent. SPORTS / CHEER PROGRAM: Facilitated seasonal youth sports and cheer programs, including basketball, volleyball, flag football, and competitive cheerleading, engaging over 80 youth annually. Programming emphasized teamwork, discipline, leadership, and physical fitness. The cheer program expanded opportunities for female participation in athletics, including competition events, structured practices, and performance development. These programs provided accessible, community-based athletic opportunities that support both physical health and personal development.
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
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.
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? 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.
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 January 2018.
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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