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National Guard Youth Foundation

The ngyf supports the national guard youth challenge program (ngycp) and advocates on its behalf. Jointly funded by the federal and state governments, ngycp provides a 17-month rigorous …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About National Guard Youth Foundation

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Founded
Headquarters
Washington, DC
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
B82
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1999

Mission

The ngyf supports the national guard youth challenge program (ngycp) and advocates on its behalf. Jointly funded by the federal and state governments, ngycp provides a 17-month rigorous educational program, including a 22-week long residential phase, for high school dropouts. Participants receive academic training leading to credit recovery, a ged, or a high school diploma as well as extensive training in leadership and life skills.the foundation's contributions to the program include raising national awareness about the high school completion crisis and the national guard youth challenge solution; advocating to state and federal governments for funding and support, in coordination with state foundations; soliciting partners to enhance quality and post-graduation performance; and ensuring measurement of the program's impact, effectiveness and cost/benefit return-on-investment.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B82
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 48%
Peer average: 74%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 3.77%
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)
$0.48
Program$0.48

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, National Guard Youth Foundation has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 98% of the 195,586 education 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 85% of comparable charities. See the sources
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, 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
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a donation page
  • 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

National Guard Youth Foundation is a registered education nonprofit based in Washington, DC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1999 and has been operating for 27 years. Its EIN is 541940978. 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 $146K in annual revenue. 88 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

National Guard Youth Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 541940978. 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.

National Guard Youth Foundation 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. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.

National Guard Youth Foundation is located in Washington, DC, United States. The organization was established in 1999 and has been active for 27 years.

Based on official tax filings, National Guard Youth Foundation has $146K in annual revenue. It allocates 48% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 74% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

National Guard Youth Foundation is classified as an Education 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 $146K in annual revenue. The organization has 88 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for National Guard Youth Foundation. 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, National Guard Youth Foundation 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 48% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 74%). 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.

Tap-Paste, a one of a kind machine lubricant designed for a variety of task throughout machine shops. National Guard Youth Foundation is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1999.

Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 48% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 74%. Its annual revenue of $146K is below the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to National Guard Youth Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. National Guard Youth Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 541940978, 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
48% 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
2

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

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Allyson S••••••
President

Officers & trustees (20)

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

Louisiana Living: LA National Guard Youth Challenge Program - myarklamiss.com
Jun 2026
www.myarklamiss.com
Five teens located after running away from Louisiana National Guard Youth Challenge Program - WBRZ
May 2026
www.wbrz.com
Why the Maryland National Guard’s embattled camp for at-risk youth closed - Yahoo
Apr 2026
www.yahoo.com
Why the Maryland National Guard’s embattled camp for at-risk youth closed - Baltimore Sun
Apr 2026
www.baltimoresun.com
National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Program: Progress in 2024–2025 - RAND
Mar 2026
www.rand.org
Commonwealth ChalleNGe Class 64 hits the ground running - Virginia National Guard (.mil)
Mar 2026
va.ng.mil
Washington National Guard leaders visit Washington Youth ChalleNGe Academy [Image 1 of 7] - DVIDS
Feb 2026
www.dvidshub.net
Colorado National Guard Child and Youth Program connects families beyond the base - army.mil
Jan 2026
www.army.mil
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Class 63 cadets graduate from Commonwealth ChalleNGe Youth Academy - Virginia National Guard (.mil)
Dec 2025
va.ng.mil
La. Guard’s Youth Challenge Program closes out year with a 130-cadet graduating class - Louisiana National Guard (.gov)
Dec 2025
geauxguard.la.gov
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990

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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 this charity 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 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 88 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 · 88 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 · 1999
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about National Guard Youth Foundation

What is National Guard Youth Foundation?
National Guard Youth Foundation is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Washington, United States. Tap-Paste, a one of a kind machine lubricant designed for a variety of task throughout machine shops.
When was National Guard Youth Foundation founded?
National Guard Youth Foundation was founded in 1999.
Who leads National Guard Youth Foundation?
Allyson Solomon serves as President.
Where is National Guard Youth Foundation located?
Headquartered in Washington, DC, United States.
What is National Guard Youth Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 48% of expenses go to program services.
Is National Guard Youth Foundation trustworthy?
National Guard Youth Foundation 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 National Guard Youth Foundation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 541940978.
What is National Guard Youth Foundation's website?
http://www.ngyf.org