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Youth Philanthropy Council

EIN 84-4175346 · Chula Vista, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair55 out of 100GovernanceGood74 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WE EMPOWER YOUNG LEADERS TO CREATE SUSTAINABLE SOCIAL IMPACT THROUGH PHILANTHROPY, INNOVATION, AND ADVOCACY. OUR MISSION IS TO ADVANCE HEALTHCARE AND EDUCATIONAL EQUITY BY MOBILIZING YOUTH TO DESIGN AND LEAD COMMUNITY-BASED INITIATIVES THAT IMPROVE ACCESS, OPPORTUNITY, AND WELL-BEING.

Income
$1.0 million
Spending
$1.0 million
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
0.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
234

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: 55 out of 100. Higher than 21% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • 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

Good: 74 out of 100. Higher than 26% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (3)
  1. $1.0 million spent. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH EVOLUTION DESIGN LAB, WE ORGANIZED SAINT NICK'S KICKS, ONE OF THE NATION'S LARGEST YOUTH-LED PHILANTHROPIC EVENTS, DISTRIBUTING 21,604 PAIRS OF SHOES IN ONE DAY TO FAMILIES IN NEED ACROSS SAN DIEGO, CA. THE INITIATIVE, WHICH SET A GUINNESS WORLD RECORD FOR MOST SHOES DONATED IN 24 HOURS, PROMOTED HEALTH, DIGNITY, AND COMMUNITY WELL-BEING.
  2. $15,203 spent. WE PARTNERED WITH SAN YSIDRO HEALTH TO SUPPORT ITS MISSION OF DELIVERING AFFORDABLE, ACCESSIBLE CARE TO ALL. OUR ORGANIZATION'S LEADERSHIP ROLE IN SAN YSIDRO HEALTH'S EMERALD BALL GALA HAS HELPED DIRECTLY SOLICIT DONATIONS AND STRENGTHEN THEIR ABLILITY TO EXPAND MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES ACROSS SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA.
  3. $3,336 spent. THROUGH THE GLOBAL CLASSROOM INITIATIVE, WE WORKED TO ADVANCE EDUCATIONAL EQUITY BY PROVIDING CLASSROOM INFRASTRUCTURE, TECHNOLOGY, AND RESOURCES TO UNDERSERVED SCHOOLS INTERNATIONALLY. THIS PROGRAM SUPPORTS CROSS-CULTURAL COLLABORATION AND EXPANDS ACCESS TO QUALITY EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS IN KENYA AND PERU.

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 2024.

    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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