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Fremont Youth and Community Outreach Inc

We are an organization committed to empowering vulnerable populations to achieve self-sufficiency and well-being

Fremont Youth & Community Outreach

Human Services Fremont, IN EIN: 320098468 (IRS) Reg: 32-0098468 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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62
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
62/100 · methodology

About Fremont Youth and Community Outreach Inc

Fremont Youth and Community Outreach (FYCO) provides food assistance, family support, and community programs to empower struggling residents across our region.

Founded
Headquarters
Fremont, IN
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
P20
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2020

Mission

We are an organization committed to empowering vulnerable populations to achieve self-sufficiency and well-being

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in United States
Program spending This charity: 100%
Peer average: 93%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 21.10%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 62
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 21.3% of total expenses ($54,000 of $253,101).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Fremont Youth and Community Outreach 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 - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
  • GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2023 - a deeper filing history than 91% of the 139,074 human services charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
  • GiveRadar's profile for Fremont Youth and Community Outreach Inc draws on its financial disclosures and its governance, in line with the typical human services charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (6 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Fremont Youth and Community Outreach Inc is a registered human services nonprofit based in Fremont, IN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2004 and has been operating for 22 years. Its EIN is 320098468. 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 62/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $256K in annual revenue. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Fremont Youth and Community Outreach Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 320098468. 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.

Fremont Youth and Community Outreach Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62/100. 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 62 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.

Fremont Youth and Community Outreach Inc is located in Fremont, IN, United States. The organization was established in 2004 and has been active for 22 years.

Based on official tax filings, Fremont Youth and Community Outreach Inc has $256K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 93% for human services charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Fremont Youth and Community Outreach Inc is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $256K in annual revenue.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Fremont Youth and Community Outreach Inc. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, Fremont Youth and Community Outreach 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 100% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 93%). 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.

Fremont Youth and Community Outreach (FYCO) provides food assistance, family support, and community programs to empower struggling residents across our region. Fremont Youth and Community Outreach Inc is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2004.

Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 93%. Its annual revenue of $256K is below the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Fremont Youth and Community Outreach Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Fremont Youth and Community Outreach Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 320098468, 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
$100K-$1M
100% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023, FY2015, FY2014, FY2013, FY2012, FY2011.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
1

Leadership

From FY2023 filing

ME
Melissa H•••••
Executive Direc

Officers & trustees (1)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

No recent news coverage found

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2015
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2014
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2013
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2012
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2011
IRS/ProPublica

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Cause areas in United States

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

Human Services this charity 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 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 2023 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 1 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

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 · FY2023 on record
  • Named leadership · 1 officer 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 · 2004
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

GiveRadar builds each profile primarily from official government charity registries, supplemented where available by third-party nonprofit databases and news archives, and combines it into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. The exact sources for this charity are listed above. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Fremont Youth and Community Outreach Inc

What is Fremont Youth and Community Outreach Inc?
Fremont Youth and Community Outreach Inc is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Fremont, United States. Fremont Youth and Community Outreach (FYCO) provides food assistance, family support, and community programs to empower struggling residents across our region.
When was Fremont Youth and Community Outreach Inc founded?
Fremont Youth and Community Outreach Inc was founded in 2004.
Who leads Fremont Youth and Community Outreach Inc?
Melissa Higbee serves as Executive Direc.
Where is Fremont Youth and Community Outreach Inc located?
Headquartered in Fremont, IN, United States.
What is Fremont Youth and Community Outreach Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100K-$1M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
Is Fremont Youth and Community Outreach Inc trustworthy?
Fremont Youth and Community Outreach Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62 out of 100 (Partial 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 Fremont Youth and Community Outreach Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 320098468. Registration: 32-0098468 (United States).
What is Fremont Youth and Community Outreach Inc's website?
http://www.hopehousefyco.org