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The Foundation for Cda Tribal Youth Inc

EIN 84-3262838 · Plummer, ID

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak15 out of 100GovernanceFair60 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

AS INTENDED BY THE CREATOR AND IN HONOR OF OUR ELDERS, WE ARE EMPOWERING THE FUTURE OF THE TRIBE BY PROVIDING A SAFE PLACE TO HAVE FUN, EXPLORE HEALING, FOSTER HOPE, EMBRACE INDIVIDUALITY AND NURTURE A STRONG MIND, BODY, AND SPIRIT.

Income
$952,545
Spending
$1.4 million
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
-0.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
9
Volunteers
5

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 15 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 688% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 51% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 37% 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 September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 60 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    2 of 5 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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.

  • 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 September 30, 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)
  1. $478,246 spent. BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF THE COEUR D'ALENE TRIBE HAS OFFERED A WIDE RANGE OF SPORTS OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE YOUTH IN THE COMMUNITY TO TAKE PART IN. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE YOUTH FOOTBALL, CHEERLEADING, BASEBALL, VOLLEYBALL, SOCCER, SWIMMING, DANCE, ARCHERY AND WRESTLING.
  2. $478,246 spent. THE TRIBAL YOUTH COUNCIL IS AIMED AT STUDENTS AGES 14-18. IT IS RECOGNIZED BY THE COEUR D'ALENE TRIBAL COUNCIL AS A FORMAL ENTITY WITHIN THE COEUR D'ALENE TRIBE. THE COUNCIL IS ALSO RECOGNIZED AS A UNITY TRIBAL YOUTH COUNCIL. THEIR ACTIVITIES INCLUDE FUNDRAISING, COMMUNITY PROJECTS, LEADERSHIP CAMPS, UNITY CONFERENCE AND THE NORTHWEST INDIAN YOUTH CONFERENCE. THE COUNCIL'S COMMUNITY PROJECTS HAVE INCLUDED CUTTING AND STACKING WOOD FOR ELDERS, SERVING DINNER AT THE COMMUNITY EVENTS, CLEANING AND PLANTING FLOWERS AT THE NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS, AND HELPING AT THE AFFILIATED TRIBES OF THE NORTHWEST INDIAN CONFERENCES. THEIR FUNDRAISING PROJECTS HAVE INCLUDED 50/50 DRAWINGS, BAKE SALES, AND THE LARGEST FUNDRAISING PROJECT WAS A YOUTH BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT. THE TRIBAL YOUTH COUNCIL IS AIMED AT STUDENTS AGES 14-18. IT IS RECOGNIZED BY THE COEUR D'ALENE TRIBAL COUNCIL AS A FORMAL ENTITY WITHIN THE COEUR D'ALENE TRIBE. THE COUNCIL IS ALSO RECOGNIZED AS A UNITY TRIBAL YOUTH COUNCIL. THEIR ACTIVITIES INCLUDE FUNDRAISING, COMMUNITY PROJECTS, LEADERSHIP CAMPS, UNITY CONFERENCE AND THE NORTHWEST INDIAN YOUTH CONFERENCE. THE COUNCIL'S COMMUNITY PROJECTS HAVE INCLUDED CUTTING AND STACKING WOOD FOR ELDERS, SERVING DINNER AT THE COMMUNITY EVENTS, CLEANING AND PLANTING FLOWERS AT THE NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS, AND HELPING AT THE AFFILIATED TRIBES OF THE NORTHWEST INDIAN CONFERENCES. THEIR FUNDRAISING PROJECTS HAVE INCLUDED 50/50 DRAWINGS, BAKE SALES, AND THE LARGEST FUNDRAISING PROJECT WAS A YOUTH BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT.
  3. $478,248 spent. THE YOUTH COUNCIL HOSTED DANCES AND HOLIDAY EVENTS (I.E. SUPERBOWL PARTY, NEW YEARS EVE EVENT) FOR YOUTH IN THE COMMUNITY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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 September 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 July 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 November 4, 2026.

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