Young Leaders Strong City
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Founded in 2014, Young Leaders Strong City (YLSC) is a is a youth leadership program for 9th - 12th grade students. The mission of Young Leaders Strong City is to educate, equip and activate a community of youth leaders to realize their vision for themselves and their community.
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Mission
To equip a network of students, educators, and their adult allies with tools to analyze, advocate, and dismantle systemic racism in themselves, their schools and communities.
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· vs. 8 similar education in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyYoung Leaders Strong City is a registered education nonprofit based in Mesquite, TX, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2019 and has been operating for 7 years. Its EIN is 843239436. 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 $686K in annual revenue. 9 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Young Leaders Strong City's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 843239436. 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 Leaders Strong City 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. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.
Young Leaders Strong City is located in Mesquite, TX, United States. The organization was established in 2019 and has been active for 7 years.
Based on official tax filings, Young Leaders Strong City has $686K in annual revenue. It allocates 46% 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.
Young Leaders Strong City 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 $686K in annual revenue. The organization has 9 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Young Leaders Strong City. 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, Young Leaders Strong City 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 46% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 74%). 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.
Founded in 2014, Young Leaders Strong City (YLSC) is a is a youth leadership program for 9th - 12th grade students. The mission of Young Leaders Strong City is to educate, equip and activate a community of youth leaders to realize their vision for themselves and their community. Young Leaders Strong City is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2019.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 46% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 74%. Its annual revenue of $686K is below the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Young Leaders Strong City are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Young Leaders Strong City is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 843239436, 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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YOUNG LEADERS STRONG CITY 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 (2)
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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 - 9 disclosed in the public registry.
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What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 9 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 · 2019
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Young Leaders Strong City
- What is Young Leaders Strong City?
- Young Leaders Strong City is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Mesquite, United States. Founded in 2014, Young Leaders Strong City (YLSC) is a is a youth leadership program for 9th - 12th grade students. The mission of Young Leaders Strong City is to educate, equip and activate a community of youth leaders to realize their vision for themselves and their community.
- When was Young Leaders Strong City founded?
- Young Leaders Strong City was founded in 2019.
- Who leads Young Leaders Strong City?
- Amber D Sims serves as President.
- Where is Young Leaders Strong City located?
- Headquartered in Mesquite, TX, United States.
- What is Young Leaders Strong City's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100K-$1M. 46% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Young Leaders Strong City trustworthy?
- Young Leaders Strong City 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 Young Leaders Strong City's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 843239436.
- What is Young Leaders Strong City's website?
- http://ylscmovement.com