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Baton Rouge Youth Coalition Inc

Baton Rouge Youth Coalition's (BRYC) mission is to provide the resources hard working teens need to pursue their dreams and attend post-secondary institutions. We prepare students for college …

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Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About Baton Rouge Youth Coalition Inc

Enter. Persist. Graduate. BRYC is a free program that helps students succeed in high school, earn degrees, and secure jobs. Get Started WHAT IS BRYC? Best-in-class. Best out of class. The Baton Rouge Youth Coalition is a community of dedicated students and caring adults working together to advance equity through access to higher education. BRYC […]

Founded
Headquarters
Baton Rouge, LA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
O50
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2008

Mission

Baton Rouge Youth Coalition's (BRYC) mission is to provide the resources hard working teens need to pursue their dreams and attend post-secondary institutions. We prepare students for college through ACT Prep courses, 1:1 mentoring, college seminars and tours, and leadership development. We also serve as a one-stop shop for helping students pay application fees, file financial aid forms, complete scholarship applications, and plan for the costs of college.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar youth development in United States
Program spending This charity: 78%
Peer average: 82%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 2.35%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.78
Program$0.78
78% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Baton Rouge Youth Coalition Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 98% of similar organizations. See the sources
  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 99% of the 53,450 youth development charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Baton Rouge Youth Coalition Inc is a registered youth development nonprofit based in Baton Rouge, LA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2008 and has been operating for 18 years. Its EIN is 262477597. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $3M in annual revenue. 43 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Baton Rouge Youth Coalition Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 262477597. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Baton Rouge Youth Coalition Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 78% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for youth development charities in United States is 90/100.

Baton Rouge Youth Coalition Inc is located in Baton Rouge, LA, United States. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years.

Based on official tax filings, Baton Rouge Youth Coalition Inc has $3M in annual revenue. It allocates 78% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 82% for youth development charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Baton Rouge Youth Coalition Inc is classified as a Youth Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $3M in annual revenue. The organization has 43 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Baton Rouge Youth Coalition Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Baton Rouge Youth Coalition Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 78% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Enter. Persist. Graduate. BRYC is a free program that helps students succeed in high school, earn degrees, and secure jobs. Get Started WHAT IS BRYC? Best-in-class. Best out of class. The Baton Rouge Youth Coalition is a community of dedicated students and caring adults working together to advance equity through access to higher education. BRYC […] Baton Rouge Youth Coalition Inc is classified as a youth development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2008.

Among youth development charities registered in United States: It allocates 78% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $3M is well above the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Baton Rouge Youth Coalition Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Baton Rouge Youth Coalition Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 262477597, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
78% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
32

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

LU
Lucas S•••••••••
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (18)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$3.4M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
These 20 nonprofits, all launched within the last 20 years, are focused on making Baton Rouge better - 225 Magazine
Dec 2025
www.225batonrouge.com
Baton Rouge school board balks at renewing contracts with nonprofits Kids Orchestra, BRYC - The Advocate
Jul 2025
www.theadvocate.com
Form filed
$6.4M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Baton Rouge Youth Coalition Inc. - The Advocate
Oct 2024
www.theadvocate.com
$2 million national award goes to a Baton Rouge college tutoring group - The Advocate
Mar 2024
www.theadvocate.com
Form filed
$1.8M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Baton Rouge Youth Coalition presents opportunities for kids - KFYR-TV
Jun 2023
www.kfyrtv.com
Baton Rouge Youth Coalition bridging the gap for youth, applications open - WAFB
Jun 2023
www.wafb.com
Form filed
$1.4M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Health Fellows Program 2022 - Baton Rouge Clinic
Apr 2022
batonrougeclinic.com
How the Baton Rouge Youth Coalition pushes students—and its staff—to be the best versions of themselves - 225 Magazine
Jan 2022
www.225batonrouge.com
Form filed
$1.5M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
BRYC Health Fellows Program - Baton Rouge Clinic
Oct 2021
batonrougeclinic.com
Baton Rouge program shepherds promising, low-income students through college admissions perils - The Advocate
Apr 2019
www.theadvocate.com

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development this charity 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 43 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 43 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2008
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Baton Rouge Youth Coalition Inc

What is Baton Rouge Youth Coalition Inc?
Baton Rouge Youth Coalition Inc is a youth development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Baton Rouge, United States. Enter. Persist. Graduate. BRYC is a free program that helps students succeed in high school, earn degrees, and secure jobs. Get Started WHAT IS BRYC? Best-in-class. Best out of class. The Baton Rouge Youth Coalition is a community of dedicated students and caring adults working together to advance equity through access to higher education. BRYC […]
When was Baton Rouge Youth Coalition Inc founded?
Baton Rouge Youth Coalition Inc was founded in 2008.
Who leads Baton Rouge Youth Coalition Inc?
Lucas Spielfogel serves as Executive Director.
Where is Baton Rouge Youth Coalition Inc located?
Headquartered in Baton Rouge, LA, United States.
What is Baton Rouge Youth Coalition Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 78% of expenses go to program services.
Is Baton Rouge Youth Coalition Inc trustworthy?
Baton Rouge Youth Coalition Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Baton Rouge Youth Coalition Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 262477597.
What is Baton Rouge Youth Coalition Inc's website?
http://www.thebryc.org