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City Youth Now

EIN 94-1519135 · San Francisco, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood76 out of 100GovernanceGood88 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CITY YOUTH NOW WAS STARTED IN 1950. OUR MISSION IS to provide programs and services in support of youth with experience in the san francisco juvenile court system.

Income
$450,043
Spending
$452,136
Spent on programs
60%
Reserves
13.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 45%
Employees
4
Volunteers
11

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 76 out of 100. Higher than 54% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 13.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 17% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    60% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 88 out of 100. Higher than 75% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • 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

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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.

  • 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 June 30, 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 (1)
  1. $270,787 spent. Youth Partnering for Education and Employment Program (YPEE): advances the long-term success of historically excluded and under-resourced youth in San Francisco's foster care and juvenile justice systems. The program supports youth in becoming economically empowered individuals through differentiated education support, paid-internships, scholarships and employment support. Personal Empowerment Program (PEP): supports the holistic development of youth at-promise by fulfilling critical social service, health and personal development needs that are not otherwise covered by traditional funding sources.Inside Out (Juvenile Justice Center Programs): provides academic, recreational, and therapeutic activities to youth housed in the San Francisco Juvenile Justice Center. EVERY YEAR, CITY YOUTH NOW PARTNERS WITH YOUTH IN THE SAN FRANCISCO TO PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING SUPPORT.- 5-10 ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION OR VOCATIONAL TRAINING- PROGRAMMING FOR YOUTH HOUSED IN SAN FRANCISCO JUVENILE HALL - A MINIMUM OF 30 PAID INTERNSHIPS FOR YOUTH AGES 14-19- OVER 300 SMALL GRANTS THROUGH OUR PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM- HOLIDAY GIFT PROGRAM SERVING APPROXIMATELY 200 YOUTH - PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMING INCLUDING COOKING CLASSES, INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS COURSES, PERSONAL FINANCE COURSES. Youth Partnering for Education and Employment Program (YPEE): advances the long-term success of historically excluded and under-resourced youth in San Franciscos foster care and juvenile justice systems. The program supports youth in becoming economically empowered individuals through differentiated education support, paid-internships, scholarships and employment support. Personal Empowerment Program (PEP): supports the holistic development of youth at-promise by fulfilling critical social service, health and personal development needs that are not otherwise covered by traditional funding sources.Inside Out (Juvenile Justice Center Programs): provides academic, recreational, and therapeutic activities to youth housed in the San Francisco Juvenile Justice Center. EVERY YEAR, CITY YOUTH NOW PARTNERS WITH YOUTH IN THE SAN FRANCISCO TO PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING SUPPORT.- 5-10 ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION OR VOCATIONAL TRAINING- PROGRAMMING FOR YOUTH HOUSED IN SAN FRANCISCO JUVENILE HALL - A MINIMUM OF 30 PAID INTERNSHIPS FOR YOUTH AGES 14-19- OVER 300 SMALL GRANTS THROUGH OUR PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM- HOLIDAY GIFT PROGRAM SERVING APPROXIMATELY 200 YOUTH - PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMING INCLUDING COOKING CLASSES, INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS COURSES, PERSONAL FINANCE COURSES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 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 June 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 September 1952.

    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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