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A Place for Youth

EIN 92-3646111 · Los Angeles, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

APFY IS COMMITTED TO EMPOWERING YOUTH TO BECOME SHARPENED STUDENTS, OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY MEMBERS, AND VALUABLE FUTURE PROFESSIONALS.

Income
$2.5 million
Spending
$2.3 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
9.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 97%
Employees
7
Volunteers
5
Highest pay
$203,525, president

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

Financial health

Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 39% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 6 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

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

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

Source: Form 990 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 (1)
  1. $1.9 million spent. AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM: A PLACE FOR YOUTH OFFERS A FREE AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM FOR TEENS AGES 13-17 IN LOS ANGELES, CA. OPEN MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY FROM 2:00 TO 7:00 PM (WITH EXTENDED HOURS ON A NEED-BASED BASIS), THE PROGRAM PROVIDES A SAFE AND STRUCTURED SPACE FOR LEARNING AND GROWTH. TEENS RECEIVE ACADEMIC SUPPORT AND TUTORING, AS WELL AS LIFE SKILLS TRAINING AND GUIDANCE ON COLLEGE AND CAREER OPTIONS. THEY ALSO PARTICIPATE IN HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES. A PLACE FOR YOUTH EMPOWERS YOUTH WHILE SUPPORTING WORKING FAMILIES WITH ACCESSIBLE, EQUITY-DRIVEN PROGRAMMING.CAMPS OFFERED IN THE SUMMER, SPRING, AND WINTER RECESS: A PLACE FOR YOUTH OFFERS FREE SEASONAL PROGRAMMING DURING SUMMER, SPRING, AND WINTER BREAKS, AS WELL AS SCHOOL CLOSURES, TO SUPPORT TEENS AND WORKING FAMILIES. SUMMER OFFERINGS INCLUDE A YOUTH LEADERSHIP, STEAM, AND COLLEGE & CAREER PREP CAMP FOR AGES 13-17. SPRING BREAK FEATURES A WEEK OF CREATIVE PROJECTS, FIELD TRIPS, AND TEAM-BUILDING ACTIVITIES. WINTER RECESS PROGRAMS VARY ACCORDING TO STUDENT NEEDS, OFFERING ENGAGING AND SUPPORTIVE ACTIVITIES THAT FOCUS ON A-G REQUIREMENTS AND CURRICULUM. THESE PROGRAMS GIVE YOUTH SAFE, STRUCTURED, AND ENRICHING EXPERIENCES YEAR-ROUND.COMMUNITY EVENTS: A PLACE FOR YOUTH HOSTS A VARIETY OF COMMUNITY EVENTS THAT FOSTER CONNECTION, SERVICE, AND SUPPORT FOR YOUTH AND FAMILIES. OUR INITIATIVES INCLUDE ORGANIZED SERVICE PROJECTS, SUCH AS NEIGHBORHOOD CLEANUPS AND FOOD DISTRIBUTION DRIVES, WHICH PROMOTE YOUTH LEADERSHIP AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT. HEALTH-FOCUSED EVENTS, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ORGANIZATIONS LIKE ST. JOHN'S COMMUNITY HEALTH AND VISION TO LEARN, OFFERING FREE SCREENINGS AND VITAL RESOURCES. APFY ALSO CHAMPIONS SAFE STREETS AND EQUITABLE ACCESS TO RECREATION BY COLLABORATING WITH PARTNERS SUCH AS CICLAVIA, LOS ANGELES BICYCLE ACADEMY, AND BIKING WHILE BLACK. THROUGH THESE EVENTS, STUDENTS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS ENGAGE IN ADVOCACY, WELLNESS, AND MEANINGFUL CONNECTION.ALL OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES: A PLACE FOR YOUTH OFFERS MEANINGFUL COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES THAT EMPOWER TEENS TO LEAD, GIVE BACK, AND GROW. YOUTH CAN JOIN PLANNING COMMITTEES TO HELP ORGANIZE VOLUNTEER PROJECTS AND BUILD LEADERSHIP AND COLLABORATION SKILLS. REGULAR SERVICE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE NEIGHBORHOOD CLEANUPS AND FOOD DISTRIBUTION DRIVES THAT PROMOTE CIVIC ENGAGEMENT. ADDITIONALLY, APFY PROVIDES TOOLS, SUCH AS A COMMUNITY SERVICE LOG, TO HELP STUDENTS TRACK HOURS FOR SCHOOL AND MENTORSHIP, SUPPORTING THEIR PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT. THESE EXPERIENCES FOSTER A SENSE OF RESPONSIBILITY, CONNECTION, AND A STRONG SENSE OF COMMUNITY IMPACT.

Source: Form 990 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 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 December 2024.

    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 2023.

    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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