Youth Development Initiatives Inc
The youth development initiatives (ydi) is a comprehensive co-educational intergenerational youth development program serving youth between the ages 10-18, with a special emphasis on recruitment and intake of …
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The youth development initiatives (ydi) is a comprehensive co-educational intergenerational youth development program serving youth between the ages 10-18, with a special emphasis on recruitment and intake of youth at the 6th grade level. It is designed to promote health and wellness, build self-esteem, develop leadership skills, and mastery of skills and competencies that foster success in school, the community, and ultimately in life. These goals are realized by providing an array of prevention services and program activities that are designed to prevent risk taking behaviors including juvenile court involvement, substance use, and irresponsible sexual behavior. Services are provided in the areas of leadership development that foster the healthy growth and development of these adolescents. Both the pearls program and …
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The youth development initiatives (ydi) is a comprehensive co-educational intergenerational youth development program serving youth between the ages 10-18, with a special emphasis on recruitment and intake of youth at the 6th grade level. It is designed to promote health and wellness, build self-esteem, develop leadership skills, and mastery of skills and competencies that foster success in school, the community, and ultimately, in life.
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Youth Development Initiatives Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 88% of the 53,450 youth development charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyYouth Development Initiatives Inc is a registered youth development nonprofit based in Clearwater, FL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2011 and has been operating for 15 years. Its EIN is 593712280. 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 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $261K in annual revenue. 44 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Youth Development Initiatives Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 593712280. 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 Development Initiatives Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. 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 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for youth development charities in United States is 90/100.
Youth Development Initiatives Inc is located in Clearwater, FL, United States. The organization was established in 2011 and has been active for 15 years.
Based on official tax filings, Youth Development Initiatives Inc has $261K in annual revenue. It allocates 75% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 82% for youth development charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Youth Development Initiatives Inc is classified as a Youth Development 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 $261K in annual revenue. The organization has 44 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Youth Development Initiatives 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 Development Initiatives 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 75% 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 youth development initiatives (ydi) is a comprehensive co-educational intergenerational youth development program serving youth between the ages 10-18, with a special emphasis on recruitment and intake of youth at the 6th grade level. It is designed to promote health and wellness, build self-esteem, develop leadership skills, and mastery of skills and competencies that foster success in school, the community, and ultimately in life. These goals are realized by providing an array of prevention services and program activities that are designed to prevent risk taking behaviors including juvenile court involvement, substance use, and irresponsible sexual behavior. Services are provided in the areas of leadership development that foster the healthy growth... Youth Development Initiatives Inc is classified as a youth development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2011.
Among youth development charities registered in United States: It allocates 75% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $261K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Youth Development Initiatives Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Youth Development Initiatives Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 593712280, 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
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YOUTH DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES 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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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (12)
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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 - 44 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 44 officers on file
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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 · 2011
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Youth Development Initiatives Inc
- What is Youth Development Initiatives Inc?
- Youth Development Initiatives Inc is a youth development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Clearwater, United States. The youth development initiatives (ydi) is a comprehensive co-educational intergenerational youth development program serving youth between the ages 10-18, with a special emphasis on recruitment and intake of youth at the 6th grade level. It is designed to promote health and wellness, build self-esteem, develop leadership skills, and mastery of skills and competencies that foster success in school, the community, and ultimately in life. These goals are realized by providing an array of prevention services and program activities that are designed to prevent risk taking behaviors including juvenile court involvement, substance use, and irresponsible sexual behavior. Services are provided in the areas of leadership development that foster the healthy growth and development of these adolescents. Both the pearls program and the alpha institute strive to develop the strengths, skills, and social capacities of the targeted population. The activities and services of the program are conducted by volunteers and/or tutors who hold or have held responsible professional positions in the community. They develop meaningful relationships with the program participants which subsequently encourages personal responsibility and self-reliance.
- When was Youth Development Initiatives Inc founded?
- Youth Development Initiatives Inc was founded in 2011.
- Who leads Youth Development Initiatives Inc?
- Jonathan Marina serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Youth Development Initiatives Inc located?
- Headquartered in Clearwater, FL, United States.
- What is Youth Development Initiatives Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 75% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Youth Development Initiatives Inc trustworthy?
- Youth Development Initiatives Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 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 Development Initiatives Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 593712280.
- What is Youth Development Initiatives Inc's website?
- https://www.pinellasydi.org/