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Youth for Christ USA Inc

EIN 95-3145767 · Atascadero, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF THE YOUTH IN SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY CALIFORNIA THROUGH THE TEACHINGS OF JESUS CHRIST.

Income
$193,322
Spending
$169,665
Reserves
34 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 89%
Highest pay
$91,701, executive director/secretary

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

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (youth development, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 34.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 12% of income.

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

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ 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. $168,880 spent. HOMEFRONT MISSIONS & YFC CORE ENCOMPASS THE RECRUITMENT, TRAINING, AND COACHING OF ALL STUDENTS, VOLUNTEERS AND PAID STAFF WHO CARRY OUT THE FOUNDATIONAL PURPOSE AND GOALS OF CENTRAL COAST YOUTH FOR CHRIST, INC.ALL OF THE LEADERS STATED ABOVE ARE A PART OF HOMEFRONT MISSIONS & YFC CORE TEAMS WHICH EXIST TO PROVIDE ENCOURAGEMENT, EMPOWERMENT AND ACCOUNTABILITY BY PRACTICING SKILLS DESIGNED TO HELP ONE ANOTHER DISCOVER INTENTIONAL STEPS OF FAITH THAT PRODUCE GODLY CHARACTER, HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS, AND FRUITFULNESS IN THE GREAT COMMISSION. WE RECOGNIZE THESE THINGS HAPPEN IN THE FOUR DIMENSIONS OF LIFE WHICH JESUS WAS DESCRIBED TO BE IN LUKE 2:52; PHYSICAL, MENTAL, SOCIAL AND SPIRITUAL. KNOWING THAT THE SPIRITUAL AREA IS THE MOST FREQUENTLY UNATTENDED DIMENSION, YFC'S SERVICES WEIGH HEAVILY IN THIS AREA.IN 2024-25, YOUTH FOR CHRIST COACHED 15 STUDENT LEADERS IN YOUTH FOR CHRIST CORE TEAMS AND 6 PARENTS IN 3-SKILLS, WHERE THEY WERE INTENTIONALLY ENGAGED IN AUTHENTIC CHRIST-SHARING RELATIONSHIPS WITH AT LEAST 58 STUDENTS. IN ADDITION, 23 STUDENTS AND 8 ADULTS WERE TRAINED IN 3-SKILLS. OVER 280 STUDENTS WERE ENGAGED IN EQUAL ACCESS CLUBS WHERE YFC STAFF ARE CONNECTED. THE MINIMUM NUMBER OF STUDENTS CONNECTED TO YFC IS 353. YOUTH FOR CHRIST ALSO FACILITATED NETWORK MEETINGS WITH LOCAL YOUTH PASTORS FOR MUTUAL ENCOURAGEMENT, BRAINSTORMING AND PRAYER TO DISCOVER HOW TO MINISTER TO KIDS.
  2. $785 spent. EVENTS-SOCIAL EVENTS EXEMPLIFYING THE PHYSICAL, MENTAL, SOCIAL AND SPIRITUAL AREAS OF LIFE OF CHRIST AND HIS PROMISES ARE ALWAYS SHARED AT ANY CORPORATELY SHARED EVENT. APPROXIMATE ANNUAL INVOLVEMENT IS 300.
  3. CAMPS/CONFERENCES-OVERNIGHT CAMPS ARE USED FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENHANCING HOME FRONT MISSIONS. YOUTH CAN USE CAMPS/CONFERENCES TO INVOLVE FRIENDS WHO NEED TO HEAR ABOUT CHRIST AND EXPERIENCE THE LIFE ETERNAL RELATIONSHIP HE OFFERS. APPROXIMATE ANNUAL INVOLVEMENT IS 50. NOTE: OFTEN OUR STAFF FULFILL THE YFC MANDATE BY COLLABORATING WITH OR SERVING CHURCH YOUTH GROUPS. THESE EVENTS ARE USUALLY PRIMARILY THE DESIGNATED CHURCH'S RESPONSIBILITY. YFC IS SIMPLY FULFILLING ITS MISSION BY LEADING WITHIN THE CHURCH PROGRAM.

Source: Form 990EZ 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? Worth knowing.

    Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for churches. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.

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

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Worth knowing.

    The IRS does not require this organization to file annual returns.

    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 1954.

    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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