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Simon Youth Foundation Inc

SIMON YOUTH FOUNDATION (SYF) IS A NATIONAL NON-PROFIT COMMITTED TO HELPING STUDENTS GRADUATE FROM HIGH SCHOOL AND PURSUE POST-SECONDARY EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES. SYF EXECUTES THIS MISSION BY PARTNERING WITH …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About Simon Youth Foundation Inc

The mission of Simon Youth Foundation is to foster and improve educational opportunities, career development, and life skills in at-risk youth

Founded
Headquarters
Indianapolis, IN
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
B92
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1998

Mission

Simon youth foundation (syf) is a national non-profit committed to helping students graduate from high school and pursue post-secondary educational opportunities. Syf executes this mission by partnering with local public school districts to launch simon youth academies, through which students at risk of dropping out of high school receive the personalized support needed to earn their diplomas, and by providing renewable simon youth scholarships to graduating seniors who live near simon malls. Today, simon youth foundation operates 44 simon youth academies in partnership with 29 public school districts in 16 states. Since its inception syf has maintained a 91 percent graduation rate at its simon youth academies, helping thousands of students earn their high school diplomas, and awarded more than $1 million annually in simon youth scholarships.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B92
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 63%
Peer average: 82%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 8.27%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 77
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 11.6% of total expenses ($283,860 of $2,454,261).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.63
Program$0.63

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Simon Youth Foundation Inc with a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.

  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • It is one of the better-documented education charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • 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

Simon Youth Foundation Inc is a registered education nonprofit based in Indianapolis, IN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1997 and has been operating for 29 years. Its EIN is 352035269. 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 77/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $3M in annual revenue. 67 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Simon Youth Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 352035269. 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.

Simon Youth Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. 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 77 ('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.

Simon Youth Foundation Inc is located in Indianapolis, IN, United States. The organization was established in 1997 and has been active for 29 years.

Based on official tax filings, Simon Youth Foundation Inc has $3M in annual revenue. It allocates 63% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 82% 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.

Simon Youth Foundation Inc 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 medium organization. It has $3M in annual revenue. The organization has 67 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Simon Youth Foundation Inc. 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, Simon Youth Foundation 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 63% 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.

The mission of Simon Youth Foundation is to foster and improve educational opportunities, career development, and life skills in at-risk youth Simon Youth Foundation Inc is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1997.

Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 63% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $3M is below the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to Simon Youth Foundation Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Simon Youth Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 352035269, 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
$1M-$10M
63% 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

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
10

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

KI
Kimberly J••••••
BOARD TREASURER

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$3.4M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$3.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$3.6M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$2.7M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$2.0M 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 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 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 67 disclosed in the public registry.

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 · 67 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 · 1997
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Simon Youth Foundation Inc

What is Simon Youth Foundation Inc?
Simon Youth Foundation Inc is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Indianapolis, United States. The mission of Simon Youth Foundation is to foster and improve educational opportunities, career development, and life skills in at-risk youth
When was Simon Youth Foundation Inc founded?
Simon Youth Foundation Inc was founded in 1997.
Who leads Simon Youth Foundation Inc?
Kimberly Johnson serves as BOARD TREASURER.
Where is Simon Youth Foundation Inc located?
Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN, United States.
What is Simon Youth Foundation Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 63% of expenses go to program services.
Is Simon Youth Foundation Inc trustworthy?
Simon Youth Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 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 Simon Youth Foundation Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 352035269.
What is Simon Youth Foundation Inc's website?
https://syf.org