Rethink Citizens
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Promote Internet safety & Cyberbullying prevention - ReThink Citizens is a youth-led nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting internet safety, cyberbullying prevention, and digital well-being through education, community engagement, and youth empowerment initiatives. The organization's primary exempt purpose is to educate and empower young people to create safer and healthier digital communities by providing educational programs, resources, and leadership opportunities focused on online safety, digital citizenship, and healthy technology use. ReThink Citizens also supports young innovators developing solutions to improve the digital environment and facilitates conversations among youth, parents, educators, technology leaders and community stakeholders to increase awareness and prevention of harmful online behavior, including cyberbullying and digital harassment.
- Income
- $10,000
- Spending
- $108,831
- Reserves
- 9.3 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: 69 out of 100. Higher than 34% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 9.3 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 5% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 988% 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 (3)
- $19,600 spent. ReThink Citizens Youth Squad program operated a nationwide youth-led digital safety and digital wellness education initiative designed to train and empower young leaders ages 1525 to deliver Internet safety and ReThinking Digital Parenting educational workshops for students, parents, caregivers, and communities. In 2025, the program was led by 9 trained Youth Squad members and reached thousands of students, parents, caregivers, and community participants across the United States through educational programming, workshops, and outreach initiatives. The Youth Squad was created to address growing demand from families and communities for youth-informed perspectives on the opportunities and risks associated with social media and digital technology. Through specialized training and ongoing educational programming, Youth Squad members were equipped with the knowledge, communication skills, and evidence-based resources needed to educate parents and caregivers about online safety, digital wellness, and healthy technology use. The programs primary initiative, the ReThinking Digital Parenting (RDP) workshop, consisted of interactive 6090 minute educational sessions delivered virtually and in person by these trained Youth Squad members. Developed using research and guidance from leading digital safety experts and advisory partners, the workshops provided parents and caregivers with practical tools and strategies to help children safely navigate todays digital world. Workshop topics included youth social media use and online behavior; cyberbullying and online harassment; predatory social media design; sexual exploitation risks; body image and social comparison; exposure to illicit substances online; proactive digital wellness practices; and strategies for addressing online harm when it occurs. By centering youth voices and lived experiences, the program fostered meaningful intergenerational dialogue and strengthened families ability to support safer, healthier, and more balanced digital habits. Through free educational programming and nationwide outreach, the Youth Squad initiative expanded access to digital safety education while empowering young leaders to serve as advocates for responsible technology use and online well-being within their communities.
- $48,294 spent. The ReThink Citizens Youth Coalition (RCYC) Program operated a first-of-its-kind community initiative designed to guide, incubate, and empower young innovators through mentorship, leadership development, hands-on training, and material support focused on improving online safety and digital well-being. Through the inaugural iRCYC Innovator Academy, the program supported 9 student innovators, ages 1322, selected from applicants representing 14 cities across the country. These young digital changemakers developed and scaled initiatives addressing some of todays most urgent online challenges, including youth mental health, artificial intelligence, digital agency, online security, and responsible technology use. Over the course of the Academy, participants engaged directly with 20 nationally recognized leaders, advocates, technologists, and youth voices working to build healthier digital spaces. Featured leaders and mentors included responsible technology advocates Frances Haugen, and Arturo Béjar, alongside leaders such as Larz May and David Ryan Polgar. Students also learned from youth advocates including Arielle Geismar, Sam Hiner, and Kate Barranco. The Academy combined mentorship, innovation, and community-building to equip participants with the tools and confidence to create meaningful change both online and offline. By connecting emerging youth leaders with experts across technology, advocacy, and digital wellness, RCYC fostered a collaborative environment where students could transform ideas into actionable Internet safety initiatives with real-world impact.
- $37,245 spent. ReThink Citizens operated a Digital Wellness Curriculum and Advocacy Media Program focused on anti-hate awareness, cyberbullying prevention, Internet safety, digital literacy, and responsible digital citizenship education for K12 students. In 2025, the program delivered digital wellness education to thousands of students in schools and communities across the United States through age-appropriate curriculum programming, educational resources, and advocacy initiatives. The program was developed in response to growing concerns surrounding youth technology use and online harm. Research cited by the organization highlighted that 40% of children have their own tablet by age two and approximately 50% of American teenagers report four or more hours of daily screen time. While many youth are highly engaged online, the program addressed the gap between digital engagement and digital literacy by equipping students with the knowledge, vocabulary, and practical skills needed to safely navigate digital spaces. The comprehensive ReThink Digital Wellness Curriculum provided students with preventative education focused on identifying and responding to cyberbullying, understanding online hate and harassment, establishing healthy digital boundaries, practicing responsible online behavior, and maintaining authenticity and self-confidence in digital environments. The curriculum also emphasized empowerment strategies encouraging students to act as Upstanders in response to harmful online behavior. To ensure accessibility and developmental appropriateness, the organization offered three tailored curriculum tracks for elementary school, middle school, and high school students. Each curriculum included 12 structured lessons supported by facilitator guides, presentation materials, and student workbooks containing interactive exercises and activities. The program partnered collaboratively with schools, educators, and community organizations to adapt implementation to local community needs and expand access to digital wellness education, particularly among historically underserved and vulnerable youth populations. Through preventative education, advocacy media, and nationwide school and community partnerships, the program advanced safer, healthier, and more inclusive digital environments for young people.
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 October 13, 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 November 6, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.
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.
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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