Howard County Youth Program Inc
Conduct educational and recreational activities.
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Visit www.hcyp.orgAbout Howard County Youth Program Inc
The Howard County Youth Program (HCYP) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing a forum for the youth of Howard County to participate in organized sports programs. HCYP’s sports programs (baseball, basketball, and softball) are run completely by volunteers and have the following goals: To provide the skills necessary to compete safely and competently in an organized sports program; To teach and demonstrate the fundamentals of good sportsmanship and fair play; To provide a social activ
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Mission
Conduct educational and recreational activities.
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
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
GiveRadar's verified records show Howard County Youth Program Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- 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
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 95% of similar organizations. See the sources
- GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 90% of the 18,694 youth development charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- government registration
- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- third-party accreditation
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyHoward County Youth Program Inc is a registered youth development nonprofit based in Ellicott City, MD, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1969 and has been operating for 57 years. Its EIN is 237009965. 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 $2M in annual revenue. 44 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Howard County Youth Program Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 237009965. 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.
Howard County Youth Program 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 97% 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.
Howard County Youth Program Inc is located in Ellicott City, MD, United States. The organization was established in 1969 and has been active for 57 years.
Based on official tax filings, Howard County Youth Program Inc has $2M in annual revenue. It allocates 97% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 79% for youth development charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Howard County Youth Program 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 $2M in annual revenue. The organization has 44 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Howard County Youth Program 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, Howard County Youth Program 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 97% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 79%). 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.
The Howard County Youth Program (HCYP) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing a forum for the youth of Howard County to participate in organized sports programs. HCYP’s sports programs (baseball, basketball, and softball) are run completely by volunteers and have the following goals: To provide the skills necessary to compete safely and competently in an organized sports program; To teach and demonstrate the fundamentals of good sportsmanship and fair play; To provide a social activ Howard County Youth Program Inc is classified as a youth development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1969.
Among youth development charities registered in United States: It allocates 97% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 79%. Its annual revenue of $2M is comparable to the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Howard County Youth Program Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Howard County Youth Program Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 237009965, 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 (FY2025): 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.
HOWARD COUNTY YOUTH PROGRAM 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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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (11)
Source: Public filings
11 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
3 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Howard County Announces 2021 “Community Sports Hall of Fame” Induction Class - Howard County (.gov)
McCoy brothers share love for teaching, coaching professions in Howard County - The Washington Post
McCoy brothers share love for teaching, coaching professions in Howard County - Baltimore Sun
Activity timeline
Filings and press mentions, merged
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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 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 44 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 · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 44 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 · 1969
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Howard County Youth Program Inc
- What is Howard County Youth Program Inc?
- Howard County Youth Program Inc is a youth development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Ellicott City, United States. The Howard County Youth Program (HCYP) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing a forum for the youth of Howard County to participate in organized sports programs. HCYP’s sports programs (baseball, basketball, and softball) are run completely by volunteers and have the following goals: To provide the skills necessary to compete safely and competently in an organized sports program; To teach and demonstrate the fundamentals of good sportsmanship and fair play; To provide a social activ
- When was Howard County Youth Program Inc founded?
- Howard County Youth Program Inc was founded in 1969.
- Who leads Howard County Youth Program Inc?
- Bernie Dennison serves as President.
- Where is Howard County Youth Program Inc located?
- Headquartered in Ellicott City, MD, United States.
- What is Howard County Youth Program Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 97% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Howard County Youth Program Inc trustworthy?
- Howard County Youth Program 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 Howard County Youth Program Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 237009965.
- What is Howard County Youth Program Inc's website?
- http://www.hcyp.org