Youth Continuum Inc
YOUTH CONTINUUM PREVENTS AND ADDRESSES YOUTH HOMELESSNESS
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Preventing and addressing youth homelessness in New Haven, CT. Youth Continuum provides basic needs, housing, skill development and more to youth up to age 24.
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Mission
Youth continuum prevents and addresses youth homelessness
Focus areas & reach
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· vs. 8 similar human services in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Youth Continuum Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1968, it predates 89% of the human services charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 87% of the 322,679 human services 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
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 79% of the 136,181 human services charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
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- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyYouth Continuum Inc is a registered human services nonprofit based in Hamden, CT, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1968 and has been operating for 58 years. Its EIN is 060848949. 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 $4M in annual revenue. 83 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Youth Continuum Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 060848949. 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.
Youth Continuum 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. The charity allocates 78% 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.
Youth Continuum Inc is located in Hamden, CT, United States. The organization was established in 1968 and has been active for 58 years. Its registered address is 41 Marne Street, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Youth Continuum Inc has $4M in annual revenue. It allocates 78% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 86% for human services charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Youth Continuum Inc 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 large organization. It has $4M in annual revenue. The organization has 83 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Youth Continuum Inc. 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, Youth Continuum 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 78% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 86%). 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.
Preventing and addressing youth homelessness in New Haven, CT. Youth Continuum provides basic needs, housing, skill development and more to youth up to age 24. Youth Continuum Inc is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1968.
Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 78% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 86%. Its annual revenue of $4M is comparable to the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Youth Continuum Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Youth Continuum Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 060848949, 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.
YOUTH CONTINUUM INC 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
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Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
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 - 83 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 · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 83 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 · 1968
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Youth Continuum Inc
- What is Youth Continuum Inc?
- Youth Continuum Inc is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Hamden, United States. Preventing and addressing youth homelessness in New Haven, CT. Youth Continuum provides basic needs, housing, skill development and more to youth up to age 24.
- When was Youth Continuum Inc founded?
- Youth Continuum Inc was founded in 1968.
- Who leads Youth Continuum Inc?
- Paul E Kosowsky serves as CEO.
- Where is Youth Continuum Inc located?
- Headquartered in Hamden, CT, United States.
- What is Youth Continuum Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 78% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Youth Continuum Inc trustworthy?
- Youth Continuum 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 Youth Continuum Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 060848949.
- What is Youth Continuum Inc's website?
- https://www.youthcontinuum.org