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World Federation of Youth Clubs Inc

EIN 84-2274485 · Orlando, FL

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

WORLD YOUTH CLUBS (WYC) IS A MEMBERSHIP-BASED ORGANIZATION, WORKING WITH AFFILIATE ORGANIZATIONS TO CREATE THE CONDITIONS, STRUCTURES, AND RESOURCES TO BUILD A GLOBAL YOUTH DEVELOPMENT MOVEMENT WHERE WYC MEMBERS RETAIN AUTONOMY AND RECEIVE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, ACCESS TO A PROFESSIONAL NETWORK, AND OTHER CRITICAL RESOURCES.

Income
$690,410
Spending
$1.2 million
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
9.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 97%
Employees
10
Volunteers
29
Highest pay
$245,243, president & ceo through 08/2024

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 53 out of 100. Higher than 19% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 32% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 71% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 56% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 16 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 95% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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, 2024, 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. $942,457 spent. WYC SERVES AFFILIATE ORGANIZATIONS IN THREE DISTINCT AREAS. GUIDANCE & CONSULTATION - WYC PROVIDES PERSONALIZED ASSESSMENT SERVICES AND HIGH-TOUCH TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE IN CRITICAL AREAS OF ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, INCLUDING: - BOARD DEVELOPMENT - STAFF DEVELOPMENT - FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION - RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT - MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS - SAFETY & FACILITIES - PROGRAM CURRICULUM - TECHNOLOGY & SYSTEMS - STRATEGIC PLANNING - OUTCOMES MEASUREMENTNETWORKING & LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES - WYC LOOKS TO CURATE KNOWLEDGE ACROSS A RANGE OF YOUTH DEVELOPMENT MODELS TO IMPROVE ORGANIZATIONAL EFFICIENCIES, DEVELOP YOUTH PROFESSIONALS, AND ENHANCE THE WORK OF BOARD VOLUNTEERS. THESE OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE: - WYC ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE - MONTHLY WEBCAST SERIES - SHARING OF BEST PRACTICES - FORMAL AND INFORMAL NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES AMONG AFFILIATE MEMBERSADVOCACY & RECOGNITION - WYC ADVOCATES ON BEHALF OF THE INTERNATIONAL YOUTH DEVELOPMENT MOVEMENT, BRINGING AWARENESS TO THE IMPACT OF YOUTH CLUBS AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONALS WORLDWIDE. RECOGNITION OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE: - WYC ANNUAL PROMISE AWARDS: CELEBRATING YOUTH, YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONALS AND INNOVATIVE PROGRAMMING OF AFFILIATE MEMBERS - CHALLENGE GRANTS: PASS THROUGH FUNDING PROVIDED TO WYC AFFILIATES TO SUPPORT GROWTH AND INNOVATION

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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? 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since December 2019.

    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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