Youth Equipped to Succeed
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Youth Equipped to Succeed A connected student is a protected student.® Our Mission: Growing value and vision in youth by combating isolation and imparting hope learn About Our Programs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Itt_-rQMa-k We're All About Hope & Connection Through positive youth development programs of Motivational Experiences, Wellness Education, and Student Mentoring, we equip K-12 students to say,
The mission of Youth Equipped to Succeed (YES) is "Growing value and vision in youth by combating isolation and imparting hope." YES drives catalytic change in the lives of K-12th grade students through its positive youth development programs of: Motivational Experiences, Wellness Education, and Peer-to-Peer Mentoring. We also offer parent and educator trainings, as well as online resources.
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- 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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5 years on file from IRS Form 990: revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Sources and verification
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- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search · 36 disclosed in the public registry.
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Frequently asked questions about Youth Equipped to Succeed
Youth Equipped to Succeed is a registered human services nonprofit based in Dallas, TX, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2002 and has been operating for 24 years. Its EIN is 270005595. 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 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $3M in annual revenue. 36 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Youth Equipped to Succeed's CEO, Dan Bailey, received $132,566 in reported compensation in its most recent filing (2025). This figure comes straight from the organization's official filing and covers salary plus other reportable pay. Executive pay generally scales with the size and complexity of a nonprofit, so it is best read alongside the organization's revenue and what it does.
Based on official filings, Youth Equipped to Succeed has $3M in annual revenue. It allocates 79% 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 Equipped to Succeed A connected student is a protected student.® Our Mission: Growing value and vision in youth by combating isolation and imparting hope learn About Our Programs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Itt_-rQMa-k We're All About Hope & Connection Through positive youth development programs of Motivational Experiences, Wellness Education, and Student Mentoring, we equip K-12 students to say, Youth Equipped to Succeed is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2002.
Youth Equipped to Succeed is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $3M in annual revenue. The organization has 36 disclosed officers and directors.
Youth Equipped to Succeed's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 270005595. 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 Equipped to Succeed is located in Dallas, TX, United States. The organization was established in 2002 and has been active for 24 years.
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Quick facts about Youth Equipped to Succeed
- What is Youth Equipped to Succeed?
- Youth Equipped to Succeed is a human services supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Dallas, United States. Youth Equipped to Succeed A connected student is a protected student.® Our Mission: Growing value and vision in youth by combating isolation and imparting hope learn About Our Programs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Itt_-rQMa-k We're All About Hope & Connection Through positive youth development programs of Motivational Experiences, Wellness Education, and Student Mentoring, we equip K-12 students to say,
- When was Youth Equipped to Succeed founded?
- Youth Equipped to Succeed was founded in 2002.
- Who leads Youth Equipped to Succeed?
- Dan Bailey serves as CEO.
- Where is Youth Equipped to Succeed located?
- Headquartered in Dallas, TX, United States.
- What is Youth Equipped to Succeed's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is $3 million. 79% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Youth Equipped to Succeed trustworthy?
- Youth Equipped to Succeed has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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 Equipped to Succeed's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 270005595.
- What is Youth Equipped to Succeed's website?
- http://justsayyes.org