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Empowering Young People Inc

EIN 85-0752335 · Clermont, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair64 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.

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

What it says it does

AT EMPOWERING YOUNG PEOPLE (EYP), WE BELIEVE THAT EVERY CHILD IS SPECIAL. IT IS OUR MISSION AND CORE VALUES TO INSTILL IN EVERY BOY AND GIRL THE PRINCIPLES.OUR MISSION IS TO EMPOWER YOUTH TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS RESPONSIBLE CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS OF THEIR COMMUNITIES.OUR VISION IS TO SEE YOUTH IN ALL COUNTIES IN CENTRAL FLORIDA REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AND MAKE THE MOST OUT OF THEIR OPPORTUNITIES IN LIFE.

Income
$112,263
Spending
$100,167
Reserves
2.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 96%
Highest pay
$40,065, president

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

Financial health

Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 41% of charities in its peer group (religion, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 11% of income.

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

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ 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 (4)
  1. $14,803 spent. SUMMER PROGRAMEVERY SUMMER WE RUN A SUMMER CAMP FOR KIDS 5-12 YEARS OLD FOR 8 WEEKS WHERE THEY GET TO TUTORING, PLAY GAMES, MAKE CRAFTS AND MORE!WE ALSO EMPLOY LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO WORK AS CAMP COUNSELORS TO ENHANCE THEIR JOB AND TEAMWORK SKILLS.
  2. FHITHE FATHERHOOD INITIATIVE WAS CREATED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH KIDS CENTRAL INC. TO PROVIDE FATHERS RESOURCES TO SUPPORT THEM BEST. WE BELIEVE IF WE HELP THE FATHERS WE CAN HELP THE KIDS.
  3. #EYPTAKEOVER4TH WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH WE HOST A COMMUNITY EVENT FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS THAT FOCUS ON EDUCATING THE YOUTH IN THE COMMUNITY AND ADDRESSING YOUTH ISSUES.
  4. VOLTAGE YOUTH GROUPWE SUPPORT A YOUTH GROUP RAN BY HOPE INTERNATIONAL CHURCH BY PROVIDING MEALS EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN GROVELAND, FL.

Source: Form 990EZ 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 November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Worth knowing.

    Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for churches. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Worth knowing.

    The IRS does not require this organization to file annual returns.

    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 June 1998.

    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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