You Belong Together Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To provide educational and developmental resources support for all people in an inclusive and accessible community
- Income
- $316,535
- Spending
- $286,931
- Spent on programs
- 55%
- Reserves
- 1.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 77%
- Employees
- 11
- Volunteers
- 320
- Highest pay
- $39,114, family class educator
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 25% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 1.5 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 16% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 9% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 17% on the year before.
Spending floor
8 of 1555% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 97% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 257 of 7 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
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 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 (5)
- $62,861 spent. Our Family Classes for Newborn-Kindergarten focus on caring for families with littles. Our play-based learning helps children grow alongside their peers while parents get to connect with other parents and work on being the best caregiver they can be.
- $6,124 spent. The Respite Program is designed to serve children and adults living with disabilities through personal care and support. This program provides high quality care so that children living with disabilities can experience a deep sense of belonging friendship and fun.
- $68,685 spent. The Adventure Zone is an accessible indoor learning and play center for children of all abilities and their family. This space is utilized by the various programs provided by You Belong and is also open to the general public for open play time. Additionally The Adventure Zone hosts special childrens events throughout the year such as our Accessible Easter Egg Hunt Royal Princess Ball Live Music Time and much more. 840
- $8,090 spent. The Better Together social events focus on providing activities for people of all ages and abilities to connect and have fun.
- $12,848 spent. Program supplies including paper name tags diaper genie refills food drinks sign holders batteries banners toiletries party supplies
Source: Form 990 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 February 2023.
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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