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Youthpower365

EIN 84-1442909 · Avon, CO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood73 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PREPARE CHILDREN IN NEED FOR SUCCESS IN LIFE THROUGH EDUCATION AND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES.

Income
$6.6 million
Spending
$6.6 million
Spent on programs
69%
Reserves
4.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 92%
Employees
231
Volunteers
98
Highest pay
$414,730, president and ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 73 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 16% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    69% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 40% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    43 of 44 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

    0 of 5

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

  • 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 May 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 (4)
  1. $1.7 million spent. AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMMING K-8: PWRHRS CONSISTS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE, QUALITY OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME OPPORTUNITIES THAT UTILIZE A FOUR-PRONG HOLISTIC APPROACH SPANNING ACADEMICS, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, MENTORING, AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL SKILL DEVELOPMENT. PWRHRS ALSO EXPOSES STUDENTS TO ENRICHMENTS THAT THEIR FAMILIES MIGHT NOT BE ABLE TO AFFORD OR ACCESS. MIDDLE SCHOOL CLUBS EXPOSE YOUNG PEOPLE TO EXPERIENCES THAT BUILD SKILLS, RESILIENCE, AND TRUSTED ADULT RELATIONSHIPS. THE CLUB (COMMUNITY LIFTING UP BOYS), GIRL POWHER, CULINARY CLUB, ALONG WITH MORE THAN 10 STUDENT INTEREST-BASED OPPORTUNITIES, ENHANCE THE LIVES OF STUDENTS THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR. MIDDLE SCHOOL SOCCER TEACHES DIFFERENT ASPECTS OF THE GAME TECHNICAL, TACTICAL, PHYSICAL, AND PSYCHOSOCIAL. WITH ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS, THE AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM ENCOURAGES SCHOOL ENGAGEMENT AND GOAL ATTAINMENT WHILE CONNECTING STUDENTS TO TRUSTED ADULT RELATIONSHIPS.SUMMER PROGRAMSYOUTHPOWER365 PROVIDES A VARIETY OF CAMPS IN THE SUMMER. THIS INCLUDES: - A THREE TO FOUR-WEEK CAMP FOR K-5TH GRADES REDUCES THE SUMMER ACADEMIC SLIDE THROUGH PROJECT-BASED LEARNING AND INTEND TO INCREASE SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL SKILLS THROUGH ENRICHMENT. THIS CAMP IS THEMED EACH YEAR. - MULTIPLE ONE-WEEK 6TH-8TH GRADE CAMPS FOCUS ON EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING THROUGH ACTIVITIES AND EXPERIENCES WHILE PROVIDING MENTORSHIP AND TRUSTED ADULT RELATIONSHIPS. - COPA SOCCER, A TOURNAMENT STYLE SPORTS CAMP, THAT RUNS FOR EIGHT-WEEKS FOR CHILDREN PRESCHOOL TO 12TH GRADE.
  2. $1.7 million spent. COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS:HIGH SCHOOL: THIS PROGRAM (9TH-12TH GRADE) FOCUSES ON IN-SCHOOL, AFTERSCHOOL, AND SUMMER CAREER OR COLLEGE SUPPORT SERVICES. THESE MAY INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, CAREER EXPLORATION ACTIVITIES, 1:1 ADVISING, SOFT-SKILL BUILDING, INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS, APPLICATION ASSISTANCE, CAREER FAIRS, MENTORSHIP, FINANCIAL AID WORKSHOPS, COLLEGE VISITS, ETC. YOUTHPOWER365 ALSO RUNS A SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM ALONG WITH OPPORTUNITIES IN THE SUMMER FOR COLLEGE VISITS AND CAREER EXPLORATION.VALLEY SCHOLARS: YOUTHPOWER365 PROVIDES A PERSONAL, STREAMLINED, AND CONNECTED PROGRAM WHICH MANAGES DONORS AND STUDENTS IN THE SCHOLARSHIP PROCESS. THE PROGRAM DISTRIBUTED MORE THAN $585,000 SCHOLARSHIPS IN FY25. THE YOUTHPOWER365 SUPPORTS YOUTH WHO HAVE PARTICIPATED IN PROGRAMS ACROSS OUR CONTINUUM. THIS SCHOLARSHIP FOR EITHER TECHNICAL EDUCATION OR UNIVERSITY INTENDS TO COVER A MAJORITY OF ALL TUITION AND ROOM AND BOARD NOT ADDRESSED THROUGH AID OR OTHER SUPPORTS.
  3. $752,449 spent. EARLY CHILDHOOD:MAGIC BUS: THE MOBILE PRESCHOOL PROVIDES 3-TO-5-YEAR-OLDS WITH FOUR HOURS OF BILINGUAL PRESCHOOL EXPERIENCE PER WEEK FOR UP TO 30 WEEKS A YEAR THAT DEVELOPS CRITICAL COGNITIVE, MATH, LANGUAGE, AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL SKILLS. THE PROGRAM IS LICENSED THROUGH THE COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF EARLY CHILDHOOD.THE PARENT MENTOR PROGRAM ENGAGES AND EMPOWERS PARENTS IN THEIR CHILD'S EDUCATION BY PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE IN OUR SCHOOLS AS WELL AS COMPLETE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAININGS. THE FAMILY ENGAGEMENT DEPARTMENT PROVIDES FAMILIES SUPPORTS IN THEIR EFFORTS TO HELP THEIR OWN CHILDREN'S LEARNING THROUGH ADVISING, WORKSHOPS, AND FACILITATION. IT ALSO HOUSES THE FAMILY-CENTERED YOUTH VIOLENCE PREVENTION PROGRAM.
  4. $419,716 spent. PEAK PATHFINDERS: UP TO 10 AMERICORPS MEMBERS SERVE AS STUDENT SUCCESS COACHES IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS ACROSS EAGLE COUNTY. THESE COACHES PROVIDE CRITICAL MENTORING, TUTORING, ENRICHMENT AND WRAP AROUND SUPPORTS FOR STUDENTS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 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 October 13, 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 May 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 June 1998.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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