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Youth Development Services

To provide services for troubled youth.

Health Douglas, WY EIN: 830248559 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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87
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
87/100 · methodology

About Youth Development Services

Douglas, Wyoming Youth Development Services Youth Development Services has been serving youth and their families since 1980. YDS offers a long-term Group Home and short-term Crisis Shelter programs for youth 10 to 17 years of age. YDS…

Founded
Headquarters
Douglas, WY
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
F32Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1981

Mission

To provide services for troubled youth.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
❤️ Health · NTEE F32Z
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in United States
Program spending This charity: 70%
Peer average: 89%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 2.74%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 87
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.70
Program$0.70

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Youth Development Services has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • 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
  • GiveRadar holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025. See the filings
  • Its integrity score of 87 places it in the top 1% of the 98,862 health charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • 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

Youth Development Services is a registered health nonprofit based in Douglas, WY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1980 and has been operating for 46 years. Its EIN is 830248559. 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 87/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $490K in annual revenue. 49 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Youth Development Services's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 830248559. 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 Services has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100. 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 87 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United States is 90/100.

Youth Development Services is located in Douglas, WY, United States. The organization was established in 1980 and has been active for 46 years.

Based on official tax filings, Youth Development Services has $490K in annual revenue. It allocates 70% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 89% for health charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $41M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Youth Development Services is classified as a Health 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 $490K in annual revenue. The organization has 49 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Youth Development Services. 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 Services 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 70% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 89%). 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.

Douglas, Wyoming Youth Development Services Youth Development Services has been serving youth and their families since 1980. YDS offers a long-term Group Home and short-term Crisis Shelter programs for youth 10 to 17 years of age. YDS… Youth Development Services is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1980.

Among health charities registered in United States: It allocates 70% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 89%. Its annual revenue of $490K is below the peer average of $41M.

Yes, donations to Youth Development Services are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Youth Development Services is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 830248559, 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
$100K-$1M
70% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
12

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

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Blake H•••••
Board President

Officers & trustees (16)

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2021
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 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health this charity 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 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 49 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 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 · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 49 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 · 1980
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Youth Development Services

What is Youth Development Services?
Youth Development Services is a health publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Douglas, United States. Douglas, Wyoming Youth Development Services Youth Development Services has been serving youth and their families since 1980. YDS offers a long-term Group Home and short-term Crisis Shelter programs for youth 10 to 17 years of age. YDS…
When was Youth Development Services founded?
Youth Development Services was founded in 1980.
Who leads Youth Development Services?
Blake Hollon serves as Board President.
Where is Youth Development Services located?
Headquartered in Douglas, WY, United States.
What is Youth Development Services's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 70% of expenses go to program services.
Is Youth Development Services trustworthy?
Youth Development Services has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87 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 Services's registration number?
IRS EIN: 830248559.
What is Youth Development Services's website?
http://www.ydswyoming.org/