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Individuals Now Inc Social Advocates for Youth

EIN 94-1711490 · San Francisco, CA

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LegitimacyCautionRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair60 out of 100GovernanceFair56 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Only 43% of its spending went to programs.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

SOCIAL ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH WERE ALWAYS THERE TO SERVE THE MOST VULNERABLE CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND THEIR FAMILIES SO THEY COULD REALIZE THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL TO LIVE THEIR BEST LIVES. THE ORGANIZATION FILED A CHAPTER 7 BANKRUPTCY PETITION ON FEBRUARY 27, 2024.

Income
$-237,022
Spending
$854,090
Spent on programs
43%
Reserves
91 months of spending
Employees
0

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

Fair: 60 out of 100. Higher than 34% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 91.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 21% of what it owns.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 105% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    43% of spending went to programs.

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

Governance

Fair: 56 out of 100. Higher than 39% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    0 of 25

    0 of 1 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • 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 (3)
  1. $370,931 spent. HOUSING CONTINUUM AND CRISIS SERVICES:THE SAY (I.E., SOCIAL ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH) HOUSING CONTINUUM PROVIDED AN INNOVATIVE AND VIABLE SOLUTION TO SOLVING THE CRITICAL ISSUE OF YOUTH HOMELESSNESS IN SONOMA COUNTY (AGES 12-15). SAY'S HOUSING CONTINUUM SUPPORTED HOMELESS YOUTH WITH WRAPAROUND SERVICES DESIGNED TO EMPOWER THEM ON THE PATHWAY TO BECOMING HEALTHY, RESPONSIBLE, AND INDEPENDENT ADULTS. THE SAY HOUSING CONTINUUM INCLUDED STREET OUTREACH SERVICES SHELTER SERVICES, CASE MANAGMENT, AND HOUSING SERVICES. SHELTER SERVICES INCLUDED A BASIC CENTER FOR RUNAWAY AND HOMELESS YOUTH (AGES 12-17, OR 18 IF STILL IN HIGH SCHOOL), A SHELTER FOR TRANSITIONAL AGE YOUTH (AGES 18-24), AND A WINTER SHELTER DURING THE COLDEST NIGHTS). HOUSING SERVICES INCLUDED SUPPORTED HOUSING, OUT OF AREA TRAVEL EXPENSE & EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT POLICY, DIRECT CLIENT ASSISTANCE POLICY INCLUDING GIFT CARDS AND A FOOD PURCHASING POLICY.
  2. COUNSELING:THE COUNSELING CLINIC SERVED CHILDREN, YOUTH, FAMILIES AND YOUNG ADULTS (AGES 0-20) WHO HAVE MEDI-CAL INSURANCE. SAY PROVIDED COUNSELING SERVICES TO TRANSITIONAL AGE YOUTH (AGED 18-25) WHO REQUESTED SERVICES AND LIVED AT THE SAY DREAM CENTER AND TAMAYO VILLAGE HOUSING SERVICES. SAY PROVIDED COUNSELING UNDER CONTRACT WITH SONOMA COUNTY PROBATION, WITH FAMILY, YOUTH & CHILDREN'S SERVICES, AND OTHERS. SAY'S SERVICES WERE BROADLY AVAILABLE TO ENGLISH AND SPANISH SPEAKING PERSONS EXPERIENCING SEVERE EMOTIONAL PROBLEMS OR HAVING SUBSTANTIAL DIFFICULTIES AT SCHOOL, AT HOME, OR IN THE COMMUNITY. SAY PROVIDED MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ON 13 SECONDARY SCHOOL CAMPUSES. SAY OFFERED GRIEF SERVICES AT LIBRARIES IN THE COUNTY.
  3. CAREER SERVICES:SAY'S CAREER SERVICES PROGRAMS PROVIDED TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS (AGES 14-24) WITH OPPORTUNITIES FOR EMPLOYMENT AND EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT. SAY OFFERED YEAR-ROUND CASE MANAGEMENT, DIRECT PATHWAYS TO JOBS, AND SUPPORT FOR CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND EXPLORATION. JOB PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE, INCLUDING RESUME BUILDING AND MOCK INTERVIEW WORKSHOPS WERE PROVIDED. ALSO PROVIDED WAS WRAPAROUND CASE MANAGEMENT TO SANTA ROSA YOUTH WHO NEEDED DIVERSION.

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 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 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 May 1970.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Caution.

    California's Attorney General lists its registration as delinquent as of June 30, 2006. Organizations on this list may not solicit donations in California.

    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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