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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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.
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· vs. 8 similar education in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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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
- government registration
- financial records (5 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 + methodologyNational 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.
Filing history
5 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.
NATIONAL GUARD YOUTH FOUNDATION 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 (20)
Source: Public filings
20 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
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Louisiana Living: LA National Guard Youth Challenge Program - myarklamiss.com
Five teens located after running away from Louisiana National Guard Youth Challenge Program - WBRZ
Why the Maryland National Guard’s embattled camp for at-risk youth closed - Yahoo
Why the Maryland National Guard’s embattled camp for at-risk youth closed - Baltimore Sun
National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Program: Progress in 2024–2025 - RAND
Commonwealth ChalleNGe Class 64 hits the ground running - Virginia National Guard (.mil)
Washington National Guard leaders visit Washington Youth ChalleNGe Academy [Image 1 of 7] - DVIDS
Colorado National Guard Child and Youth Program connects families beyond the base - army.mil
Class 63 cadets graduate from Commonwealth ChalleNGe Youth Academy - Virginia National Guard (.mil)
La. Guard’s Youth Challenge Program closes out year with a 130-cadet graduating class - Louisiana National Guard (.gov)
Activity timeline
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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 - 88 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 · 88 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 · 1999
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Programs & activitiesNo 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