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Northwest Youth Corps

EIN 93-0818160 · Eugene, OR

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

NORTHWEST YOUTH CORPS (NYC) PROVIDES A CHALLENGING EDUCATION AND JOB-TRAINING EXPERIENCE THAT HELPS YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS DEVELOP THE SKILLS THEY NEED TO LEAD FULL AND PRODUCTIVE LIVES.

Income
$16.1 million
Spending
$15.8 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
3.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 70%
Employees
513
Volunteers
135
Highest pay
$148,452, executive director

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 62% of charities in its peer group (employment, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 20% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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 42% of charities in its peer group (employment, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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 (2)
  1. $6.6 million spent. YOUTH CORPS PROGRAMS: FEATURES AN OUTDOOR CAMPING AND SERVICE-LEARNING PROGRAM FORMAT FOR YOUTH AGES 15 TO 19. YOUTH CORPS TEAMS OPERATE THROUGHOUT OREGON, WASHINGTON, IDAHO DURING THE SPRING, SUMMER, AND FALL SEASONS. YOUTH ARE ASSIGNED TO NINE MEMBER TEAMS. CAMPING TEAMS CAMP NEAR EACH WEEK'S ASSIGNED SERVICE PROJECT AND RENDEZVOUS EACH WEEKEND WITH OTHER TEAMS FOR OUTDOOR RECREATION ADVENTURES. NON-RESIDENTIAL TEAMS SERVE M-F ON CONSERVATION SERVICE PROJECT WITHIN THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITY. BOTH PROGRAM FORMATS FOCUS ON COMMUNITY, CHALLENGE, LEADERSHIP. EMPOWERMENT, AND EDUCATION.
  2. $2.2 million spent. CONSERVATION INTERNS PROGRAM: PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL TRAINING, MENTORING, AND WORKFORCE EXPERIENCE TO YOUNG ADULT PARTICIPANTS SEEKING TO ENTER THE CONSERVATION, RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, AND RELATED FIELDS. PARTICIPANTS ARE INDIVIDUALLY RECRUITED AND PLACED IN LIMITED DURATION, PARA-PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS FOR PERIODS OF 8 WEEKS TO 52 WEEKS, DEPENDING ON THE ASSIGNMENT. INTERNS EARN A LIVING ALLOWANCE WHILE GAINING WORKFORCE TRAINING, WHICH INCLUDES PROFESSIONAL MENTORSHIP, SKILLS DEVELOPMENT, EVALUATION, AND HANDS-ON LEARNING. INTERNS ARE TYPICALLY PLACED WITH MUNICIPAL, STATE, OR FEDERAL AGENCIES THAT HAVE LAND OR WATER MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES.

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 November 6, 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 December 1982.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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