Novaskye Youth Foundation Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
TO PROVIDE MEALS AND MENTORING PROGRAMS TO UNDERSERVED YOUTH AGE 18 AND UNDER AND THEIR FAMILIES
- Income
- $495,433
- Spending
- $153,445
- Spent on programs
- 100%
- Reserves
- 26.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- investment income, 100%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 0
- Highest pay
- $28,261, 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
Good: 88 out of 100. Higher than 75% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 26.7 months of spending.
Debt
10 of 20It owes 31% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 69% of income.
Spending floor
15 of 15100% of spending went to programs.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Weak: 31 out of 100. Higher than 7% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
0 of 250 of 0 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no 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.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
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)
- $51,151 spent. The organizations main exempt purpose is to provide community-based support services and resources to underserved youth aged 18 and under along with their families. These services target needs like education mentorship counseling and access to basic necessities. By offering programs like after-school tutoring career guidance mental health support and family workshops the organization aims to empower young individuals and enhance family units in the community. Through collaborations with local schools businesses and nonprofits the organization expands its impact and reach establishing a support network that improves the well-being and opportunities of the youth and families it supports.
- $51,142 spent. The organization primarily provides community-based support services and resources to underserved youth aged 18 and under and their families. These services include educational support basic needs assistance like food aftercare services and mentoring programs. In the past year the organization aided around 4500 youth and families positively influencing the communitys well-being and development.
- $51,152 spent. Nonprofit offers educational support and enrichment activities for youth aged 18 and under. Our programs focus on academic success and personal growth through tutoring mentoring workshops and extracurricular activities. We strive to improve learning outcomes and nurture holistic development in young individuals. We are committed to empowering youth to maximize their potential and make meaningful contributions to their communities.
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 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 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 March 2019.
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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