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Sevier Valley Youth Refuge

EIN 84-2331215 · Richfield, UT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak46 out of 100GovernanceWeak19 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PROVIDE A SAFE AND DRUG FREE ENVIRONMENT FOR STUDENTS BETWEEN THE 6TH AND 12TH GRADES. OFFERING FREE TUTORING, A RECREATIONAL ENVIRONMENT, PEER MENTORING, A THRIFT STORE AND ACTIVITIES TO HELP STUDENTS LEARN.

Income
$-119
Spending
$72,564
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
0.1 months of spending
Employees
6

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

Weak: 46 out of 100. Higher than 20% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 100% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Weak: 19 out of 100. Higher than 3% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    0 of 25

    0 of 0 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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.

  • 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 (3)
  1. $52,910 spent. THE THRIFT STORE PROVIDES GENTLY USED ITEMS FOR EXTREMELY AFFORDABLE PRICES. THE REFUGE PROVIDES A YEARLY BACK TO SCHOOL FREE SHOPPING EVENT, CHRISTMAS TOY DRIVE AND GIVEAWAY, AND WAS ABLE TO OFFER FREE CLOTHING, FURNITURE AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS TO THE VICTIMS OF THE VILLE 647 COMPLEX FIRE THAT IMPACTED OVER 50 FAMILIES.
  2. $16,784 spent. REFUGE OFFERS PEER MENTORING WITH OVER 60 YOUTH ENROLLED. THE WEEKLY PEER MENTORSHIP PROGRAM FOCUSES ON STUDENT SUCCESS, JOB, SKILLS AND GOOD CITIZENSHIP. THE REFUGE PROVIDES RECREATION EVERY FRIDAY OF THE YEAR, EXCEPT HOLIDAYS, FOR LOCAL YOUTH IN A DRUG FREE, SAFE ENVIRONMENT.
  3. $2,870 spent. THE REFUGE PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS, GRANTS AND BENEVOLENCE TO THOSE IN NEED.

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 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 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 February 2020.

    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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