Charlia Frank Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Charlia Frank Inc.'s mission is to empower underserved youth and communities through educational enrichment, workforce development, mentorship, and community based programs that promote self sufficiency, leadership, and positive social outcomes.
- Income
- $92,903
- Spending
- $91,948
- Reserves
- 0.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 51 out of 100. Higher than 22% of charities in its peer group (youth development, under $250k).
Reserves
4 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 0.1 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 1% of what it owns.
Living within its means
12 of 15Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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, 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 (4)
- $9,176 spent. DCWIB YEP Program: The program served youth from families eligible for TANF through a six to eight week curriculum focused on life and workforce readiness skills. Participants received training in teamwork, problem solving, stress management, employment strategies, financial basics, communication, and goal setting. Served 5 youths and 2 staff.
- $12,000 spent. City of Poughkeepsie - Youth Activities and Opportunities Grant: To fund programs that foster youth growth and development, offering opportunities for city children to engage in healthy, structured activities. Served 10-15 youth.
- $7,489 spent. Related Affordable Foundation - Holiday Party: Charlia Frank provided a holiday dinner, decorations, photos, and gifts for 200 kids with a visit from Santa.
- $51,656 spent. Other Program Services: The organization provided summer programming that reached 260 youth through five creative and skill building programs, including Sewing, Cooking, Filmmaking, Creative Writing, and Mindfulness. Two new initiatives Friday Night Lights and Saturday Morning Lights were launched in November 2025 to expand year round engagement. Across all activities, the organization achieved a 90% attendance rate and 80% participant engagement, demonstrating strong community interest and meaningful program impact.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.
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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since September 2022.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.
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