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Eden Youth Center Inc

EIN 94-2442586 · Hayward, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair53 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

EDEN YOUTH AND FAMILY CENTER (EYFC) WAS INCORPORATED IN 1977 WITH A MISSION TO PROMOTE EQUITABLE ACCESS TO COORDINATED SERVICES, STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS, POLICY AND ADVOCACY CONTRIBUTING TO THE OVERALL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF YOUTH AND FAMILIES. EYFC ENVISIONS YOUTH AND FAMILIES IN HISTORICALLY UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITIES FLOURISH WITH EQUITABLE ACCESS TO COMPREHENSIVE SYSTEMS.THE PURPOSE OF EYFC IS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF THE CHILDREN AND YOUTH IN THE EDEN AREA COMMUNITY. EYFC RESPONSES TO THE NEEDS OF THE CHILDREN AND YOUTH BY PROVIDING DIRECT SERVICES AND FACILITATING THE COORDINATION OF A RANGE OF SERVICES AT ONE SITE. SERVICES ARE ACCESSIBLE TO FAMILIES OF ALL ETHNIC, CULTURAL AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC BACKGROUNDS. EYFC AIMS TO ENSURE THAT EACH YOUNG PERSON HAS AN OPPORTUNITY TO DEVELOP HIS/HER POTENTIAL TO BECOME A PRODUCTIVE HEALTHY ADULT. EYFC'S VISION IS FOR YOUTH AND FAMILIES IN HISTORICALLY UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITIES TO FLOURISH.

Income
$3.5 million
Spending
$3.6 million
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
1.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 87%
Employees
55
Volunteers
63
Highest pay
$143,431, executive director

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: 53 out of 100. Higher than 22% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 39% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 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 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 (2)
  1. $2.5 million spent. YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES:NOW IN ITS 23RD YEAR, THE CLUBHOUSE AT EYFC CONSISTENTLY PROVIDES A VARIETY OF MENTORED PROGRAMMING FOR HAYWARD AND ALAMEDA COUNTY YOUTH, IMBEDDING MENTORSHIP AS A CRITICAL ELEMENT OF ITS MISSION "TO SERVE AS A HUB FOR YOUNG PEOPLE TO EXPLORE THEIR CREATIVITY AND EXPAND THEIR SKILL-SET THROUGH TECHNOLOGY WITH THE HELP OF THEIR PEERS AND MENTORS." TODAY, THE CLUBHOUSE NETWORK (TCN) UTILIZES "A MODEL FOR YOUTH PROGRAMMING THAT INTEGRATES SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, INTELLECTUAL, ETHICAL, AND CREATIVE STRANDS OF ACTIVITY, MAXIMIZING ENGAGEMENT, AGENCY, AND AUTHENTICITY FOR PARTICIPATING YOUTH." WITH SEL-INFUSED GAMES AND ACTIVITIES, EDEN CLUBHOUSE LEVERAGES NEW TECHNOLOGIES AND CREATES AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE YOUNG PEOPLE, MOST OFTEN THOSE WHO HAVE ENCOUNTERED CHALLENGES IN THEIR LIVES, CAN TRY THEIR HAND AT BEING THEIR BEST SELVES. CLUBHOUSE YOUTH LEARN MINDFULNESS AND BREATHING TECHNIQUES (SELF-MANAGEMENT), HOW TO RECOGNIZE AND RESPOND TO BULLYING, AS WELL AS BEST PRACTICES FOR ENGAGING WITH PEERS (RELATIONSHIP SKILLS), ON SOCIAL MEDIA (SELF-AWARENESS) AND RESPONSIBLE DECISION-MAKING. THIS PROGRAM AIMS TO PROVIDE A CREATIVE AND SAFE OUT-OF-SCHOOL LEARNING ENVIRONMENT WHERE OVER 200 STUDENTS AND AT-RISK YOUTH EXPLORE THEIR OWN IDEAS, DEVELOP NEW SKILLS, AND BUILD CONFIDENCE IN THEMSELVES THROUGH THE USE OF TECHNOLOGY. EYFC'S SPECIFIC GOALS ARE CULTURALLY RELEVANT, LOCALLY-BASED, AND REFLECT THOSE OF THE INTERNATIONAL CLUBHOUSE NETWORK, INCLUDING: -ENSURING CLUBHOUSE YOUTH ARE COMFORTABLE WITH TECHNOLOGY AND PROFICIENT IN EXPRESSING THEMSELVES THROUGH DIGITAL TOOLS -CREATING POSITIVE ATTITUDES TOWARD LEARNING AND INCREASED INTEREST IN SCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES -ACHIEVING GENUINE AMBITION FOR TECHNOLOGY-RELATED CAREERS YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMSTHIS YEAR EDEN YOUTH EXPANDED ITS SOCIAL EMOTIONAL PROGRAMMING FOR STUDENTS ATTENDING HAYWARD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT. EDEN YOUTH IMPLEMENTED A FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE (FNL) CHAPTER TO AMPLIFY YOUTH VOICES AND ACTIONS AT THE SCHOOL SITE AS PART OF THE YOUTH ENRICHMENT PROGRAM (YEP) AT VARIOUS HUSD SCHOOL SITES. FNL PROVIDES YOUTH WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO DEVELOP SKILLS, PLAN PROJECTS, AND COORDINATE EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THEIR PEERS AND ADULT ADVISORS. SIMILARLY, EDEN YOUTH ALSO OFFERS YOUTH ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS AND TRAIN-THE-TRAINER PROFESSIONAL LEARNING WHICH COMPLEMENT WHAT IS LEARNED IN THE TRADITIONAL SCHOOL SETTING. THE EDEN YOUTH EDEN COMPUTER CLUB HOUSE OFFERS A UNIQUE PROGRAM DESIGN THAT TEACHES A WHOLE NEW SKILL SET ENTIRELY. STUDENTS CAN EXPLORE AND CREATE THEIR OWN IDEAS WITH THE TECHNOLOGY AND LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES WE OFFER. STUDENTS WILL HAVE OPPORTUNITIES TO PARTICIPATE IN STEAM LEARNING EXPERIENCES THAT INTEGRATE LEADERSHIP, SEL, ACADEMIC, AND BEHAVIORAL SUPPORTS.YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM PROVIDES 75 AT-RISK/AT-PROMISE YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH SOFT SKILLS, JOB READINESS AND RETENTION, WORK EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION SUPPORT INCLUDING JOB AND COLLEGE, DIGITAL LITERACY TRAINING, CAREER PREPARATION, AND LIFE-SKILLS SERVICES. YOUTH RECEIVE COMPREHENSIVE, SEAMLESS, WRAP-AROUND SERVICES DESIGNED TO 1) DEVELOP JOB READINESS, JOB SEARCH AND EMPLOYMENT RETENTION SKILLS; 2) OBTAIN CAREER INFORMATION ON SPECIALIZED FIELDS THAT MATCH THEIR INTERESTS AND APTITUDES; 3) EARN MONEY FOR WORK EXPERIENCE, EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS; 4) EXPERIENCE FINANCIALS INDEPENDENCE, AND LEARN AND PRACTICE MONEY MANAGEMENT; 5) ACHIEVE A SENSE OF SELF-WORTH AND SELF-ESTEEM.
  2. $234,086 spent. COMMUNITY FAMILY CENTER COMMUNITY CENTER MANAGEMENT - SINCE 1977, EYFC HAS BEEN THE SOLE RESPONSIBLE PARTY FOR OPERATIONS, FACILITY MANAGEMENT, MAINTENANCE AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE MULTISERVICE FAMILY CENTER. FOR 49 YEARS, EYFC HAS PARTNERED WITH DOZENS OF NONPROFITS AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES COMMITTED TO IMPROVING THE HEALTH AND WELFARE OF SOUTH HAYWARD RESIDENTS, WHILE FACILITATING NECESSARY IMPROVEMENTS AND MAINTAINING MINIMAL TENANT RENTAL EXPENSES AT AN AGING FACILITY IN AN UNDERSERVED AREA OF THE COMMUNITY.

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 December 1977.

    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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