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Dayonenotdaytwo

EIN 88-3457256 · Philadelphia, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood72 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

DayOneNotDayTwos mission is to use music media restorative justice and community organizing to support youth and young adults impacted by the legal system build community power and create pathways toward healing accountability leadership and long-term opportunity.

Income
$370,974
Spending
$367,057
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
1.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 83%
Employees
0
Volunteers
13
Highest pay
$32,694, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 72 out of 100. Higher than 41% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes -17% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 79% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 3 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

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 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 (3)
  1. $153,127 spent. Restorative Justice & Re-Entry Services - DayOneNotDayTwo advanced its restorative justice youth diversion and reintegration work through facilitator training restorative community conferencing preparation healing circles community education youth stipends and leadership development for young people impacted by the legal system. This program supported the development of community-based alternatives to incarceration and strengthened the capacity of youth families and community members to address harm through accountability healing and relationship repair. Program activities included restorative justice trainings community workshops youth and facilitator stipends practitioner support and community organizing connected to the Delco Youth Hub and Transforming Justice initiatives.
  2. $89,995 spent. Community AF! - DayOneNotDayTwo strengthened youth-led community storytelling and civic information through Community AF! and related media programming. The organization supported young people and community members in producing stories profiles resource mapping and community-centered journalism that uplift local voices increase access to information and challenge harmful narratives. Program activities included community stipends publication and printing marketing and outreach resource mapping convenings newsroom activities fellow support communications coordination and community narrative development.
  3. $75,000 spent. Ascension Music Program - DayOneNotDayTwo advanced the Ascension Music Program through the Youth Justice Action Month National Activation Tour using art music performance and youth-centered storytelling as tools for organizing across the nation. The program created opportunities for young artists speakers performers organizers and community members to engage in public dialogue around youth justice healing accountability and alternatives to incarceration. Activities included national activations performances panel discussions community gatherings and cultural organizing events designed to elevate youth voices and mobilize communities around transformative youth justice. Program expenses supported venue rentals travel marketing and promotional materials compensation for performers and speakers equipment rental supplies and other activation-related costs.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 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 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 July 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 October 2022.

    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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