Midcoast Youth Center & Skatepark
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Our mission is to unlock the inherent potential of every young person, while empowering them to thrive.
- Income
- $2.2 million
- Spending
- $1.7 million
- Spent on programs
- 86%
- Reserves
- -4.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 81%
- Employees
- 36
- Volunteers
- 43
- Highest pay
- $85,560, 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
Fair: 61 out of 100. Higher than 30% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 28% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 25% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 69% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1586% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 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
Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2516 of 16 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a 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.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
0 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 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 (10)
- $410,272 spent. COMPASS: In 2024, the Compass after school program at Midcoast Youth Center continued to be a safe, supportive space where teens gathered daily for mentorship, meals, and enriching activities. Youth participated in creative arts, STEM workshops, life skills sessions, fitness, and service projects. The program helped build strong relationships with caring adults, offered consistent academic and emotional support, and fostered a sense of belonging among middle and high school students. Several youth-led initiatives and community partnerships further expanded opportunities for growth and leadership. This year, we surpassed 650 students who visited our Teen Center! This is the largest number to date.
- $239,512 spent. MERRYMEETING: In 2024, the Merrymeeting Support Collaborative played a critical role in identifying and supporting youth experiencing homelessness across the region. Through coordinated outreach, school partnerships, and wraparound services, the collaborative helped connect dozens of youth with housing support, case management, basic needs, and educational stability. The teams trauma-informed, youth-centered approach led to increased school attendance, improved mental health outcomes, and greater access to stable housing. The collaborative also strengthened relationships with local landlords and service providers, ensuring a more responsive and connected support network for vulnerable youth. We now have outreach workers in 4 school districts, working with the McKinney Vento Liaisons to identify and support youth. To date, we have served 109 people, 61 of them youth between the ages of 5-18, and an additional 45 unaccompanied youth.
- $179,906 spent. WAYPOINT: The Waypoint Mentoring Program at Midcoast Youth Center continued to provide consistent, meaningful relationships between caring adult mentors and youth navigating personal and academic challenges. In 2024, the program successfully matched numerous youth with trained mentors, focusing on building trust, confidence, and long-term goals. Mentoring sessions included one-on-one check-ins, skill-building activities, and community outings that fostered connection and resilience. Participants reported improved emotional well-being, increased school engagement, and stronger communication skills. Waypoints trauma-informed, strength-based approach helped guide youth toward positive pathways and empowered them to envision brighter futures. We onboarded a new cohort of 7th graders in spring '25 while we celebrated our largest class of graduating seniors to date! Our senior cohort enjoyed a trip to New York City to celebrate.
- $177,339 spent. SKATEPARK: Healthy Risk-taking means getting active to build confidence and connections. MYC promotes skateboarding, scootering, biking, and outdoor expeditions to increase mental and physical well-being.Originally founded by local teens in downtown Bath in the early 2000s, the park was relocated in 2012 and operated by the City until MYC assumed ownership in 2020 Since then, weve invested in knowledgeable staff, brought in professional skateboarders and builders, and designed a vision that goes beyond ramps and rails: a thriving community where people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities feel welcome.In the past year alone, the park has hosted: 1,686 sessions with 5,135 registered skaters on file 393 equipment rentals, 131 Half-Pint sessions, 64 homeschool sessions, and 21 drop-in lessons A 30% increase in participation and a 90% return rate for new familiesAs one parent shared, The skateboard instructor, Sean, has been doing an excellent job... our son Jasper has learned a lot in only three lessons. Both of my boys have enjoyed the lessons immensely. Another added: Williams confidence as a skater has grown tremendously since he first started last fall. He looks forward to his lessons each week.
- $156,180 spent. MAINE CAREER: On average, we had 8 students participating each quarter in workforce readiness training that included resume building, interview skills, conflict resolution, and workplace etiquette. These students were able to participate in a paid training opportunity either at the MYC or at a local employer through the Manpower program..
- $72,494 spent. Strengthening Families:Strengthening Families 10-14 is a fun, highly interactive program designed to help families improve communication, manage stress, and build strong, positive relationships. Parents and youth met in separate groups for the first hour and together as families during the second hour to practice skills, play games, and do family projects. Sessions were highly interactive and included role-playing, discussions, learning games, and family projects. Parent sessions consisted of presentations, role-plays, group discussions, and other skill-building activities. Youth sessions engage each youth in small and large group discussions, group skill practice, and social bonding activities.
- $70,656 spent. STEP UP: In 2024, the Step Up Transitional Housing Program at Midcoast Youth Center provided safe, stable housing and wraparound support for youth experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Residents benefited from access to mentorship, case management, life skills development, and connections to education and employment opportunities. The program focused on building independence, resilience, and long-term stability, helping youth transition to permanent housing and brighter futures. With a trauma-informed, youth-centered approach, Step Up continued to be a critical lifeline for some of the most vulnerable young people in the Midcoast region. We housed 12 young adults, 3 of whom have moved into permanent housing!
- $59,851 spent. SUMMER CAMP:We hosted our 4th Annual Free Summer Camp for local middle schoolers at MYC. We had over 40 students registered who took part in team building activities each day, activities such as bike riding, art, skateboarding, and music. We hosted a weekly field trip to Aquaboggan, Popham Beach, Botanical Gardens, Maine Wildlife Park and more. We instituted the Holistic Student Assessment for the first time that allows us to measure a students' strengths and areas of growth.
- $41,413 spent. LBGTQ+ and Groups:Midcoast Youth Center has created a SAFE club for students in RSU1 who attend the compass afterschool program. During this time frame we successfully hosted 9 weekly meetings, with an average attendance of 5 students per meeting. The largest attendance was 7 and lowest was three. In total 9 individual students attended for a total of 49 student interactions. 100% of students from the first quarter were in attendance. Midcoast Youth Center hosted Out MAINE for an in house LGBTQIA2S+ training to help build a welcoming, affirming workplace. Staff explored the most common identities under the LGBTQ+ umbrella and covered what it means to be an ally and share local support resources.
- $11,360 spent. CHBC:Nothing for CBHC it was determined that a Community Based Health Care center would not be feasible at this time.
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
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 October 13, 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 June 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 July 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 October 21, 2026.
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