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Open Doors for Youth

Create a welcoming and safe environment for youth experiencing homelessness, where working together we remove barriers, empowering youth to move to positive and healthy networks of support. See …

Youth Development Elk River, MN EIN: 472291925 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
67/100 · methodology

About Open Doors for Youth

Open Doors for Youth is a drop-in resource center in Elk River, MN. We serve youth (16 - 24) who are experiencing homelessness or housing instability.

Founded
Headquarters
Elk River, MN
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
O51
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2015

Mission

Create a welcoming and safe environment for youth experiencing homelessness, where working together we remove barriers, empowering youth to move to positive and healthy networks of support. See Sch. O

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar youth development in United States
Program spending This charity: 72%
Peer average: 82%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 17.10%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 67
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 21.7% of total expenses ($72,000 of $331,238).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.72
Program$0.72

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Open Doors for Youth has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • It has more complete contact information than 78% of comparable charities, with a verified website, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 73% 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 verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Open Doors for Youth is a registered youth development nonprofit based in Elk River, MN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2014 and has been operating for 12 years. Its EIN is 472291925. 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 67/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $421K in annual revenue. 21 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Open Doors for Youth's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 472291925. 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.

Open Doors for Youth has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67/100. 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 67 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for youth development charities in United States is 90/100.

Open Doors for Youth is located in Elk River, MN, United States. The organization was established in 2014 and has been active for 12 years. Its registered address is 554 3rd St NW Ste 201, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Open Doors for Youth has $421K in annual revenue. It allocates 72% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 82% for youth development charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Open Doors for Youth 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 small organization. It has $421K in annual revenue. The organization has 21 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Open Doors for Youth. 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, Open Doors for Youth 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 72% 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.

Open Doors for Youth is a drop-in resource center in Elk River, MN. We serve youth (16 - 24) who are experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Open Doors for Youth is classified as a youth development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2014.

Among youth development charities registered in United States: It allocates 72% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $421K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Open Doors for Youth are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Open Doors for Youth is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 472291925, 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
72% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
9

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

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Cindy S L••
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (7)

Source: Public filings

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2020
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 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development this charity 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

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 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 21 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 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 · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 21 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 · 2014
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Open Doors for Youth

What is Open Doors for Youth?
Open Doors for Youth is a youth development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Elk River, United States. Open Doors for Youth is a drop-in resource center in Elk River, MN. We serve youth (16 - 24) who are experiencing homelessness or housing instability.
When was Open Doors for Youth founded?
Open Doors for Youth was founded in 2014.
Who leads Open Doors for Youth?
Cindy S Ley serves as Executive Director.
Where is Open Doors for Youth located?
Headquartered in Elk River, MN, United States.
What is Open Doors for Youth's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 72% of expenses go to program services.
Is Open Doors for Youth trustworthy?
Open Doors for Youth has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67 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 Open Doors for Youth's registration number?
IRS EIN: 472291925.
What is Open Doors for Youth's website?
https://opendoorsforyouth.org