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Youth Emergency Services Inc

EIN 83-0230126 · Gillette, WY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

EMPOWERING YOUTH AND FAMILIES TO ACHIEVE LIFELONG SUCCESS

Income
$8.9 million
Spending
$7.7 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 94%
Employees
163
Volunteers
100
Highest pay
$115,662, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 12% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 14% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 June 30, 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 (5)
  1. $1.4 million spent. RESIDENTIAL MENTAL HEALTH/SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT - PROVIDE 24-HOUR SUPERVISED CARE FOR CHILDREN; INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY COUNSELING, MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES, MENTORING, ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES, PARENTING EDUCATION - APPROX 43 YOUTH - DONATED USE OF FACILITY 170,986
  2. $1.5 million spent. CRISIS SHELTER - PROVIDE EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR HOMELESS/RUNAWAY YOUTH, STATUS AND/OR NON-OFFENDERS AND FOR YOUTH WHOSE FAMILIES NEED TIME-OUT INTERVENTION SERVICES AND FAMILY MEDIATION, SOCIAL DETOXIFICATION - APPROX 150 YOUTH - DONATED USE OF FACILITY 93,264 GROUP HOME - HELP TO SUCCESSFULLY TRANSITION YOUTH BACK INTO THEIR HOMES OR FOSTER CARE, INTO INDEPENDENT LIVING OR REMAIN IN A PERMANENT PLACEMENT. - APPROX 27 YOUTH - DONATED USE OF FACILITY 36,270 FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER - SERVES AS A CRUCIAL SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR FAMILIES, OFFERING A RANGE OF SERVICES AIMED AT FOSTERING FAMILY WELL-BEING. - APPROX 205 YOUTH
  3. $1.6 million spent. EDUCATION - PRIVATE ON-SITE 7-12TH GRADE SCHOOL; PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO YOUTH WHO ARE EXPELLED OR AT RISK OF BEING EXPELLED AND/OR SUSPENDED, IN TREATMENT, AND COURT ORDERED - APPROX 115 YOUTH - DONATED SERVICES 361,163; DONATED USE OF FACILITY 87,197
  4. $2.5 million spent. PREVENTION PROGRAM - AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN. INVOLVE CHILDREN IN STUDY TIME, LIFE SKILLS, GROUPS & RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES; SERVE AND LEARN OPPORTUNITIES AND COUNSELING AS NEEDED. MENTORING SERVICES AND H.O.P.E. NURTURING FAMILY CLASSES. - APPROX 269 CHILDREN. DONATED USE OF FACILITY 31,088 IMPACT MENTORSHIP - TO CONNNECT CHILDREN AGES 6-17 IN NEED OF POSITIVE ROLE MODELS WITH ADULT, STUDENT AND SENIOR MENTORS. TO ENSURE THAT CHILDREN ARE SAFE, NURTURED AND ENCOURAGED TO DEVELOP TO THEIR FULL POTENTIAL BY ASSISTING PARENTS. THE PROGRAM MATCHES CARING INDIVIDUALS WITH AT-RISK YOUTH IN ORDER TO PROVIDE SUPPORT, ADVICE, FRIENDSHIP, REINFORCEMENT AND CONSTRUCTIVE EXAMPLES. - APPROX 171 YOUTH; DONATED USE OF FACILITY 4,656 TRANSITIONAL LIVING/IND. LIVING - ASSISTS YOUNG ADULTS UP TO THE AGE OF 21 REACH SELF-SUFFICIENCY BY ASSISTING THEM WITH OBTAINING EMPLOYMENT, FINDING HOUSING, ENTERING POST-SECONDARY INSTITUTIONS, GAINING LIFE SKILLS. - APPROX 227 YOUTH; DONATED USE OF FACILITY 41,451 THERAPY/DAY TREATMENT - ASSISTS TEENS UP TO THE AGE OF 18 TO ACHIEVE LONG- TERM RECOVERY FROM SUBSTANCE ABUSE DISORDERS AND PROVIDES CHILDREN & FAMILIES WITH EDUCATIONAL & TREATMENT SERVICES WHILE KEEPING THEM TOGETHER IN THEIR HOME & COMMUNITY. - APPROX 102 YOUTH;DONATED USE OF FACILITY 36,976
  5. PREVENTION PROGRAM - AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN. INVOLVE CHILDREN IN STUDY TIME, LIFE SKILLS, GROUPS & RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES; SERVE AND LEARN OPPORTUNITIES AND COUNSELING AS NEEDED. MENTORING SERVICES AND H.O.P.E. NURTURING FAMILY CLASSES. - APPROX 269 CHILDREN. DONATED USE OF FACILITY 31,088 IMPACT MENTORSHIP - TO CONNNECT CHILDREN AGES 6-17 IN NEED OF POSITIVE ROLE MODELS WITH ADULT, STUDENT AND SENIOR MENTORS. TO ENSURE THAT CHILDREN ARE SAFE, NURTURED AND ENCOURAGED TO DEVELOP TO THEIR FULL POTENTIAL BY ASSISTING PARENTS. THE PROGRAM MATCHES CARING INDIVIDUALS WITH AT-RISK YOUTH IN ORDER TO PROVIDE SUPPORT, ADVICE, FRIENDSHIP, REINFORCEMENT AND CONSTRUCTIVE EXAMPLES. - APPROX 171 YOUTH; DONATED USE OF FACILITY 4,656 TRANSITIONAL LIVING/IND. LIVING - ASSISTS YOUNG ADULTS UP TO THE AGE OF 21 REACH SELF-SUFFICIENCY BY ASSISTING THEM WITH OBTAINING EMPLOYMENT, FINDING HOUSING, ENTERING POST-SECONDARY INSTITUTIONS, GAINING LIFE SKILLS. - APPROX 227 YOUTH; DONATED USE OF FACILITY 41,451 THERAPY/DAY TREATMENT - ASSISTS TEENS UP TO THE AGE OF 18 TO ACHIEVE LONG- TERM RECOVERY FROM SUBSTANCE ABUSE DISORDERS AND PROVIDES CHILDREN & FAMILIES WITH EDUCATIONAL & TREATMENT SERVICES WHILE KEEPING THEM TOGETHER IN THEIR HOME & COMMUNITY. - APPROX 102 YOUTH;DONATED USE OF FACILITY 36,976

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 June 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 August 1976.

    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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