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Youth for Christ USA Inc

EIN 83-0250204 · Casper, WY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong92 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CASPER YOUTH FOR CHRIST REACHES PEOPLE EVERYWHERE, WORKING TOGETHER WITH LOCAL CHURCHES AND OTHER LIKE-MINDED PARTNERS TO RAISE UP LIFE LONG FOLLOWERS OF JESUS WHO LEAD BY THEIR GODLINESS IN LIFESTYLE, DEVOTION TO THE WORD OF GOD AND PRAYER,PASSION FOR SHARING THE LOVE OF CHRIST AND COMMITMENT TO SOCIAL INVOLVEMENT.

Income
$557,393
Spending
$473,617
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
5.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 97%
Employees
8
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$70,747, executive director

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: 85 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 15% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 31% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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: 92 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 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

    0 of 5

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

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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 (3)
  1. $13,876 spent. LUNCH AT THE LINK AND PROJECT 14:16: FROM JULY 1, 2024 UNTIL JUNE 30, 2025 CYFC PROVIDED LUNCH FOR STUDENTS AND FAMILIES DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR FREE OF CHARGE. CYFC SERVED OVER 7,764 MEALS AND WILL CONTINUE TO FEED STUDENTS LUNCH THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THIS PROGRAM REACHES HOMELESS, AT-RISK, AND TROUBLED YOUTH WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY.
  2. $5,963 spent. CAMPUS MINISTRY: WEEKLY CLUB MEETINGS ON JUNIOR AND SENIOR HIGH CAMPUSES INVOLVING FUN ACTIVITIES AS WELL AS PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION OF TOPICS AFFECTING YOUTH TODAY WITH EMPHASIS ON BIBLICAL VALUES AND INSIGHTS. OPPORTUNITY FOR GROUP AND INDIVIDUAL DISCUSSIONS AND BIBLE STUDIES. OCCASSIONAL SPECIAL ACTIVITIES WITH SAME EMPHASIS. SHARED EXPERIENCES AND DISCUSSIONS BUILD POSITIVE ASSETS IN THE YOUTH THAT BENEFIT THEM AND THEIR COMMUNITY NOW AND IN THE FUTURE. CLUBS ARE OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS. A COMBINED GROUP MEETS AT THE LINK YOUTH CENTER ONE EVENING A WEEK, SHARING MEAL, FELLOWSHIP AND DISCUSSION OF BIBLICAL THEMES. THROUGH CLUB ACTIVITIES, YOUTH DEVELOP QUALITY RELATIONSHIPS WITH PEERS AS WELL AS ADULT STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS.
  3. $376,737 spent. COMMUNITY EVENTS/MISSION SUPPORT: CYFC PROVIDES A VARIETY OF COMMUNITY EVENTS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL CHURCHES AND LIKE-MINDED PARTNERS WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY.

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? Worth knowing.

    Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for churches. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Worth knowing.

    The IRS does not require this organization to file annual returns.

    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 September 1954.

    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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