Rocklife Youth LLC
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Rocklife Youth empowers underserved and justice-involved youth through mentorship, arts, and recreation, equipping them with tools, relationships, and opportunities needed to achieve academic success, develop strong character and pursue thriving futures.
- Income
- $586,627
- Spending
- $651,357
- Spent on programs
- 94%
- Reserves
- 0.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 92%
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 7
- Highest pay
- $74,825, ceo & executive director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 51 out of 100. Higher than 18% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
4 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 0.3 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 11% of income.
Spending floor
15 of 1593% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Fair: 60 out of 100. Higher than 39% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 256 of 6 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
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 December 31, 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)
- $616,357 spent. ERA (Expression through Recreation and Arts) is Rocklife Youths afterschool and youth development program designed to engage underserved and justice-involved youth through arts, recreation, mentorship, and academic support. ERA provides structured programming that includes homework assistance, tutoring, sports, dance, film, music, theatre, leadership development, and social-emotional learning opportunities. The program creates a safe and supportive environment where youth can build confidence, improve behavior and attendance, develop positive peer relationships, and discover their talents through creative expression and recreation. ERA also provides meals and family engagement opportunities while connecting participants with mentors and caring adults who help guide them toward long-term success academically, socially, and personally.
- $35,000 spent. is Rocklife Youths mentorship and intervention program focused on supporting justice-involved and high-risk youth. The program provides consistent mentorship, life-skills development, academic support, workforce readiness, and social-emotional guidance to help youth avoid further involvement in the juvenile justice system and successfully transition toward positive futures. Through partnerships with schools, alternative learning centers, families, and community organizations, participants receive individualized support aimed at improving school attendance, behavior, graduation outcomes, employment readiness, and personal development. The program also connects youth with caring adult mentors who provide accountability, encouragement, and long-term support both during and after school transitions.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 October 13, 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 November 6, 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 October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since October 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.
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