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Portland Youthbuilders

EIN 94-3123483 · Portland, OR

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood70 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO SUPPORT YOUNG PEOPLE WHO ARE COMMITTED TO CHANGING THEIR LIVES TO BECOME SELF-SUFFICIENT, CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS OF THE WORKFORCE AND THEIR COMMUNITY.

Income
$4.3 million
Spending
$4.1 million
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
2.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 69%
Employees
37
Volunteers
51
Highest pay
$149,919, executive dir.

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

Financial health

Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 43% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 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 September 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 (4)
  1. $1.8 million spent. VOCATIONAL TRAINING - PYB STUDENTS ELECT TO PARTICIPATE IN ONE OF TWO VOCATIONAL TRACKS THAT BUILD SKILLS TOWARD QUALIFICATION FOR LIVING-WAGE JOBS.CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMS: LED BY TRAINED PROFESSIONALS, CONSTRUCTION STUDENTS GAIN A FIRM GROUNDING IN ALL ASPECTS OF CONSTRUCTION, FROM POURING FOUNDATIONS TO INSTALLING INTERIOR FINISHES. WORKING WITH CLIENTS SUCH AS HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, THEY PRODUCE HOUSING FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES IN THE COMMUNITY. PYB OFFERS TWO CONSTRUCTION TRAINING PROGRAMS - THE INTENSIVE 9-WEEK BRIDGE PROGRAM FOR HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES, AND A FULL YEAR PROGRAM FOR YOUTHBUILD STUDENTS WORKING TOWARD HIGH SCHOOL COMPLETION.COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM: IN 2001, PYB WAS SELECTED AS ONE OF FOUR YOUTHBUILD SITES AROUND THE COUNTRY TO RECEIVE FUNDING FOR A PILOT COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM. TODAY, STUDENTS AT PYBS TECHNOLOGY WORKSITE ARE TRAINED IN COMPUTER CODING, IT SERVICES, AND MANUFACTURING BASICS. THEY PROVIDE TECHNICAL SUPPORT TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND TEACH BASIC COMPUTER SKILLS CLASSES AT SENIOR CENTERS, LIBRARIES, AND THE LOCAL WORKSOURCE CENTER.
  2. $703,337 spent. STUDENT SUPPORT - PYB PROVIDES THE FOLLOWING SUPPORT SERVICES TO STUDENTS:COUNSELING AND SUPPORT SERVICES: PYB IS COMMITTED TO SUPPORTING EACH STUDENTS PERSONAL GROWTH AND STABILITY. UPON ARRIVAL AT PYB, STUDENTS ARE ASSIGNED COUNSELORS WHO MEET REGULARLY WITH THEM TO DISCUSS BARRIERS, HELP SET AND MONITOR PERSONAL AND CAREER GOALS, AND PROVIDE CRISIS INTERVENTION, MEDIATION, AND REFERRALS TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES.FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: YOUTHBUILD STUDENTS RECEIVE A MONTHLY STIPEND TO ASSIST WITH LIVING EXPENSES. ALL PARTICIPANTS EARN PERFORMANCE-BASED INCENTIVES FOR ACHIEVING CERTIFICATIONS, MAINTAINING EXCELLENT ATTENDANCE AND MEETING OTHER PROGRAM BENCHMARKS. NEED-BASED ASSISTANCE IS ALSO AVAILABLE VIA CROSS-DEPARTMENTAL CASE MANAGEMENT TEAMS, WHICH REVIEW STUDENT PROGRESS WEEKLY. GRADUATE SERVICES: PYB IS COMMITTED TO STUDENTS LONG TERM SUCCESS. AFTER STUDENTS COMPLETE THE CORE PYB PROGRAM, COUNSELORS AND CAREER COACHES CONTINUE TO MEET WITH THEM INDIVIDUALLY, PROVIDING A MINIMUM OF ONE YEAR OF INTENSIVE FOLLOW-UP SUPPORT. STUDENTS IN COLLEGE OR APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS RECEIVE MULTIPLE YEAR GRADUATE SUPPORT UNTIL THEY COMPLETE THEIR POST-SECONDARY GOALS.
  3. $531,014 spent. ACADEMIC EDUCATION - PYB STUDENTS EARN THEIR HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMAS OR GED CERTIFICATES. ACADEMIC TEACHERS INSTRUCT STUDENTS IN SMALL GROUPS AND ONE-ON-ONE, USING PROJECT-BASED CURRICULA THAT PREPARE STUDENTS FOR COLLEGE LEVEL WORK AND SUCCESSFUL ENROLLMENT IN POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROGRAMS.
  4. $268,115 spent. OUTREACH AND RECRUITMENT - PYBS THOROUGH, MULTI-STEP SELECTION PROCESS REFLECTS THE IMPORTANCE PLACED ON ENROLLING YOUNG PEOPLE WHO MEET THE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA AND ARE LIKELY TO BENEFIT FROM AND SUCCEED IN THE PROGRAM. OUTREACH STRATEGIES INCLUDE REFERRALS FROM A LARGE NETWORK OF YOUTH SERVING ORGANIZATIONS, SOCIAL MEDIA, MAILINGS, AND COMMUNITY PRESENTATIONS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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 September 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 February 1995.

    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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