Young Harris College
IN A WORLD OF CONTINUAL CHANGE, YOUNG HARRIS COLLEGE EDUCATES STUDENTS IN THE LIBERAL ARTS AND PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS, SERVES BOTH THE REGION AND THE WORLD, AND EMPOWERS ITS …
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Rooted Here.Ready for Anywhere. VIsit YHC Find Your Major Apply to YHC Parents Start Here Visit Apply Info Young Harris College offers a transformative education that inspires purpose and resilience, while fostering the future-focused skills needed to lead and succeed. Where do you want to begin? Find Your Fit Explore 30+ majors and 20+ minors in average class sizes of 14. See ...
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Mission
In a world of continual change, young harris college educates students in the liberal arts and professional programs, serves both the region and the world, and empowers its graduates to create and define service, successes, and meaning throughout their lives.
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Young Harris College has a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.
- Established in 1886, it is among the oldest education charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 94% of the 88,739 education charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 82% 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
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- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyYoung Harris College is a registered education nonprofit based in Young Harris, GA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1886 and has been operating for 140 years. Its EIN is 580593414. 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 $47M in annual revenue. 166 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Young Harris College's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 580593414. 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.
Young Harris College 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. The charity allocates 92% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.
Young Harris College is located in Young Harris, GA, United States. The organization was established in 1886 and has been active for 140 years.
Based on official tax filings, Young Harris College has $47M in annual revenue. It allocates 92% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 83% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Young Harris College is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $47M in annual revenue. The organization has 166 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Young Harris College. 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, Young Harris College 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 92% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 83%). 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.
Rooted Here.Ready for Anywhere. VIsit YHC Find Your Major Apply to YHC Parents Start Here Visit Apply Info Young Harris College offers a transformative education that inspires purpose and resilience, while fostering the future-focused skills needed to lead and succeed. Where do you want to begin? Find Your Fit Explore 30+ majors and 20+ minors in average class sizes of 14. See ... Young Harris College is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1886.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 92% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 83%. Its annual revenue of $47M is well above the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Young Harris College are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Young Harris College is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 580593414, 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 (FY2024): 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.
YOUNG HARRIS COLLEGE 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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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (25)
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25 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 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 166 disclosed in the public registry.
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 · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 166 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 · 1886
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Young Harris College
- What is Young Harris College?
- Young Harris College is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Young Harris, United States. Rooted Here.Ready for Anywhere. VIsit YHC Find Your Major Apply to YHC Parents Start Here Visit Apply Info Young Harris College offers a transformative education that inspires purpose and resilience, while fostering the future-focused skills needed to lead and succeed. Where do you want to begin? Find Your Fit Explore 30+ majors and 20+ minors in average class sizes of 14. See ...
- When was Young Harris College founded?
- Young Harris College was founded in 1886.
- Who leads Young Harris College?
- Wade M Benson Cpa serves as CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER.
- Where is Young Harris College located?
- Headquartered in Young Harris, GA, United States.
- What is Young Harris College's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 92% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Young Harris College trustworthy?
- Young Harris College 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 Young Harris College's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 580593414.
- What is Young Harris College's website?
- https://www.yhc.edu