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Year One Inc

EIN 84-1182631 · Denver, CO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair53 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF MILE HIGH YOUTH CORPS IS TO HELP YOUTH MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THEMSELVES AND THEIR COMMUNITY THROUGH MEANINGFUL SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES AND EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES.

Income
$5.7 million
Spending
$5.8 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
2.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 40%
Employees
228
Volunteers
28
Highest pay
$132,837, ceo

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: 53 out of 100. Higher than 18% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 14% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 26% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    17 of 17 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

    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 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 (1)
  1. $4.9 million spent. YEAR ONE, INC. DBA MILE HIGH YOUTH CORPS (THE ORGANIZATION) WAS FOUNDED UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF COLORADO IN 1992. THE ORGANIZATION IS A NONPROFIT CORPORATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO HELP YOUTH MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THEMSELVES AND THEIR COMMUNITY THROUGH MEANINGFUL SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES AND EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES. THE ORGANIZATION SERVES 18-24 YEAR-OLDS IN ONE OF THREE CAREER PATHWAYS: LAND CONSERVATION, CLEAN ENERGY, AND CONSTRUCTION. BY INTEGRATING PAID WORK EXPERIENCE ON COMMUNITY PROJECTS WITH CAREER EXPLORATION, EDUCATION, AND LIFE SKILLS TRAINING, THE ORGANIZATION HELPS YOUTH DEVELOP THE SKILLS THEY NEED TO SUCCEED IN THE CLASSROOM, THE WORKFORCE, AND EVERYDAY LIFE. THROUGH HANDS-ON SERVICE, YOUTH GAIN THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND MOTIVATION THEY NEED TO MAKE POSITIVE CHANGES IN THEIR OWN LIVES, THEIR COMMUNITY, AND THE ENVIRONMENT. THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES IN 24 COUNTIES ACROSS THE SOUTHERN FRONT RANGE AND THE DENVER METRO AREA. THE YOUTH THAT THE ORGANIZATION SERVES ARE REFERRED TO AS CORPSMEMBERS. THE ORGANIZATION IS SUPPORTED PRIMARILY BY CONTRACT REVENUE, CONTRIBUTIONS, AND GOVERNMENT GRANTS. YEAR ONE, INC. DBA MILE HIGH YOUTH CORPS (THE ORGANIZATION) WAS FOUNDED UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF COLORADO IN 1992. THE ORGANIZATION IS A NONPROFIT CORPORATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO HELP YOUTH MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THEMSELVES AND THEIR COMMUNITY THROUGH MEANINGFUL SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES AND EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES. THE ORGANIZATION SERVES 18-24 YEAR-OLDS IN ONE OF THREE CAREER PATHWAYS: LAND CONSERVATION, CLEAN ENERGY, AND CONSTRUCTION. BY INTEGRATING PAID WORK EXPERIENCE ON COMMUNITY PROJECTS WITH CAREER EXPLORATION, EDUCATION, AND LIFE SKILLS TRAINING, THE ORGANIZATION HELPS YOUTH DEVELOP THE SKILLS THEY NEED TO SUCCEED IN THE CLASSROOM, THE WORKFORCE, AND EVERYDAY LIFE. THROUGH HANDS-ON SERVICE, YOUTH GAIN THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND MOTIVATION THEY NEED TO MAKE POSITIVE CHANGES IN THEIR OWN LIVES, THEIR COMMUNITY, AND THE ENVIRONMENT. THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES IN 24 COUNTIES ACROSS THE SOUTHERN FRONT RANGE AND THE DENVER METRO AREA. THE YOUTH THAT THE ORGANIZATION SERVES ARE REFERRED TO AS CORPSMEMBERS. THE ORGANIZATION IS SUPPORTED PRIMARILY BY CONTRACT REVENUE, CONTRIBUTIONS, AND GOVERNMENT GRANTS.

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

  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 October 13, 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 November 6, 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 October 13, 2026.

  4. 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.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since January 1992.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.

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