Choo Smith Youth Empowerment Inc
Choo smith youth empowerment is dedicated to developing and implementing programming that facilitates positive growth in the lives of the youth we serve as well as their families …
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We serviced over 250 youth through mentoring, basketball teams, and after school tutoring. As a result, 5 young people received either a full or partial scholarship to college
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Mission
Choo smith youth empowerment is dedicated to developing and implementing programming that facilitates positive growth in the lives of the youth we serve as well as their families and the community.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar youth development in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Choo Smith Youth Empowerment Inc with 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 95% of comparable organizations. See the sources
- GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024 - a deeper filing history than 90% of the 18,694 youth development charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 92% 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
- government registration
- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyChoo Smith Youth Empowerment Inc is a registered youth development nonprofit based in Baltimore, MD, 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 142009589. 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 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $607K in annual revenue. 33 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Choo Smith Youth Empowerment Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 142009589. 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.
Choo Smith Youth Empowerment Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 89% 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.
Choo Smith Youth Empowerment Inc is located in Baltimore, MD, United States. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years.
Based on official tax filings, Choo Smith Youth Empowerment Inc has $607K in annual revenue. It allocates 89% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 82% for youth development charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Choo Smith Youth Empowerment 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 $607K in annual revenue. The organization has 33 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Choo Smith Youth Empowerment 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, Choo Smith Youth Empowerment 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 89% 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.
We serviced over 250 youth through mentoring, basketball teams, and after school tutoring. As a result, 5 young people received either a full or partial scholarship to college Choo Smith Youth Empowerment 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 89% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $607K is comparable to the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Choo Smith Youth Empowerment Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Choo Smith Youth Empowerment Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 142009589, 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.
Filing history
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
CHOO SMITH YOUTH EMPOWERMENT INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (10)
Source: Public filings
10 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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7 articles found
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LNP | LancasterOnline Events - Choo Smith Youth Empowerment Summer Camp - Week 2 - LancasterOnline
Former Harlem Globetrotter's Youth Empowerment camp teaches Baltimore kids basketball skills and life lessons - WMAR 2 News Baltimore
Hometown Hotspot: the Choo Smith Youth Empowerment Camp - WBFF
Former Harlem Globetrotter, NBRPA chairman Charles ‘Choo’ Smith Jr. returns to West Baltimore roots to invest in youth - Baltimore Sun
Neighborhoods: Choo Smith's plan for Arise Baltimore in Cold Spring - WYPR
Former Harlem Globetrotter ‘Choo’ Smith has big plans for Northwest Baltimore site - thebanner.com
CHAMPION OF COURAGE| Choo Smith - WBFF
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 33 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 33 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2008
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Choo Smith Youth Empowerment Inc
- What is Choo Smith Youth Empowerment Inc?
- Choo Smith Youth Empowerment Inc is a youth development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Baltimore, United States. We serviced over 250 youth through mentoring, basketball teams, and after school tutoring. As a result, 5 young people received either a full or partial scholarship to college
- When was Choo Smith Youth Empowerment Inc founded?
- Choo Smith Youth Empowerment Inc was founded in 2008.
- Who leads Choo Smith Youth Empowerment Inc?
- Charles H Smith Jr serves as CEO/Executive Direct.
- Where is Choo Smith Youth Empowerment Inc located?
- Headquartered in Baltimore, MD, United States.
- What is Choo Smith Youth Empowerment Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 89% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Choo Smith Youth Empowerment Inc trustworthy?
- Choo Smith Youth Empowerment Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 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 Choo Smith Youth Empowerment Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 142009589.
- What is Choo Smith Youth Empowerment Inc's website?
- http://www.chooyouth.com