Glendale Youth Alliance Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
TO PROVIDE, FACILITATE, AND COORDINATE YOUTH EMPLOYMENT ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS THAT HAVE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON LOCAL YOUTH.
- Income
- $4.8 million
- Spending
- $5.0 million
- Spent on programs
- 88%
- Reserves
- 0.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 46%
- Employees
- 14
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: 52 out of 100. Higher than 18% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
4 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 0.5 months of spending.
Debt
10 of 20It owes 48% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 6% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1588% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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 64% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2516 of 16 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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)
- $2.2 million spent. PROVIDED FUNDING THROUGH VARIOUS GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS AND GRANTS, SUCH AS WORK FORCE INVESTMENT ACT, CALWORKS, COMMUNITY BLOCK DEVELOPMENT GRANTS, AND AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT. THE OBJECTIVE IS TO PROVIDE VARIOUS SUPPORT AND TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR DISADVANTAGED YOUTH.SUCCESS STORIES:Thomas Hernandez has one of the most inspiring journeys at GYA.Thomas started his path with GYA through the Los Angeles County-funded Youth at Work program, while also studying to become a plumber. During the program, his strong work ethic quickly stood out, and his supervisor Alfred Garciga, encouraged him to apply for the Youth Apprentice position with the City of Glendale. After completing his grant-funded hours, Thomas was hired by the City and went on to serve as a supervisor for GYAs original Summer Brush program. In recognition of his dedication and leadership, Thomas was named one of seven Employee of the Year awardees at GYA 32nd Luncheon and Award Ceremony in October 2025.But an even greater opportunity was still ahead.When the Caretaker position at Casa Adobe de San Rafael with the Community Services & Parks Department became available, it proved to be a perfect fit. As Thomas was preparing to age out of the foster care system without permanent housing, the role offered both stability and a path forward. With high recommendations for his work ethic in the GYA program, Thomas secured the job! Congratulations, Thomas! We cant wait to see what heights you are going to achieve and make everyone at GYA proud!
- $2.1 million spent. ENTERPRISE PROGRAM RELATED EXPENSES. THE OBJECTIVE IS TO PROVIDE VARIOUS SUPPORT AND TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR DISADVANTAGED YOUTH.
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
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 September 7, 2026.
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 September 30, 2026.
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 September 10, 2026.
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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since May 1994.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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 7, 2026.
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