Save Our Youth
PROVIDE A SAFE AND WELCOMING SPACE FOR TEENS TO FIND HOPE, TO NOURISH A SENSE OF SELF AND AN ABILITY TO GROW, AND TO DEVELP INTERESTS AND SKILLS …
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Save Our Youth is a human services organization based in COSTA MESA, United States. Annual revenue: $554K. EIN: 330585600.
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Mission
Provide a safe and welcoming space for teens to find hope, to nourish a sense of self and an ability to grow, and to develp interests and skills to become productive members of society.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar human services in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Save Our Youth has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- It has more complete contact information than 74% of similar organizations, with a verified website, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar's profile for Save Our Youth 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
- government registration
- financial records (4 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologySave Our Youth is a registered human services nonprofit based in Costa Mesa, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1994 and has been operating for 32 years. Its EIN is 330585600. 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 66/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $511K in annual revenue. 36 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Save Our Youth's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 330585600. 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.
Save Our Youth has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100. 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 66 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 84% 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.
Save Our Youth is located in Costa Mesa, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1994 and has been active for 32 years. Its registered address is 2045 Meyer Pl Bldg E, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Save Our Youth has $511K in annual revenue. It allocates 84% of expenses to programs and services. This is below 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.
Save Our Youth 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 medium organization. It has $511K in annual revenue. The organization has 36 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Save Our 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, Save Our 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 84% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 93%). 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.
Save Our Youth is a human services organization based in COSTA MESA, United States. Annual revenue: $554K. EIN: 330585600. Save Our Youth is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1994.
Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 84% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 93%. Its annual revenue of $511K is below the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Save Our Youth are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Save Our Youth is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 330585600, 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
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): 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.
SAVE OUR YOUTH 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
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Leadership
From FY2023 filing
Officers & trustees (14)
Source: Public filings
14 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 2023 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 36 disclosed in the public registry.
- 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 · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 36 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 · 1994
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Save Our Youth
- What is Save Our Youth?
- Save Our Youth is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Costa Mesa, United States. Save Our Youth is a human services organization based in COSTA MESA, United States. Annual revenue: $554K. EIN: 330585600.
- When was Save Our Youth founded?
- Save Our Youth was founded in 1994.
- Who leads Save Our Youth?
- Michael Valdez serves as TREASURER.
- Where is Save Our Youth located?
- Headquartered in Costa Mesa, CA, United States.
- What is Save Our Youth's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100K-$1M. 84% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Save Our Youth trustworthy?
- Save Our Youth has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66 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 Save Our Youth's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 330585600.
- What is Save Our Youth's website?
- https://save-our-youth.com