Youth Empowerment Broadcasting Organization
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- Raising each dollar of donations cost 74 cents.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
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- Income
- $149,217
- Spending
- $395,482
- Spent on programs
- 70%
- Reserves
- 1.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 56%
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 24
- Highest pay
- $119,045, executive director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Weak: 30 out of 100. Higher than 9% of charities in its peer group (youth development, under $250k).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 1.4 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 165% of income.
Income trend
0 of 15Income fell 81% on the year before.
Spending floor
0 of 1570% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 74 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 92 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (youth development, under $250k).
Independent board
18 of 253 of 3 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 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 (1)
- $275,410 spent. Program Description: YEBOs Story Pop-Up Program partners with youth-serving organizations (schools, nonprofits, community centers) to empower 60-90 BIPOC youth annually (aged 14-24) throughout Colorado to explore their identities, create healthy connections, and develop essential life skills through the transformative power of storytelling. Rooted in three pillarsEducation & Career Empowerment, Cultural Enrichment, and Youth Mental Healththis program offers storytelling workshops, live events, and media production training that help youth gain communication, leadership, social-emotional, and creative skills. Key outcomes include enhanced communication skills, heightened cultural awareness, and improved emotional well-being. Participants engage in storytelling workshops led by experienced artists and media professionals, where they develop and refine personal narratives on a range of life topics. In a safe and affirming environment, participants hone their narrative literacy, presenting their stories to live audiences and producing content that prepares them for future educational and career opportunities. They also receive training in podcasting and audio production, turning their stories into polished, shareable media. By cultivating a sense of purpose and cultural pride, YEBO empowers BIPOC youth to navigate personal, academic, and professional challenges with confidence and resilience.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since June 2020.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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