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Youth for Christ USA Inc

The purpose and objective of youth for christ, inc. D/b/a central indiana youth for christ (ciyfc) is to communicate the life changing message of jesus christ to young …

Indianapolis, IN EIN: 350992753 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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84
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
84/100 · methodology

About Youth for Christ USA Inc

We're reaching young people everywhere. Find us in your neighborhood.

Founded
Headquarters
Indianapolis, IN
Foundation type
Church (170(b)(1)(A)(i))
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Mission

The purpose and objective of youth for christ, inc. D/b/a central indiana youth for christ (ciyfc) is to communicate the life changing message of jesus christ to young people primarily in central indiana through outreach programs to those youth without a church background. Ciyfc further encourages students involved in churches to become leaders and equips local churches with resources to support youth programs. Ciyfc is located in indianapolis, indiana, and is a chartered affiliate of youth for christ/usa. Ciyfc's main sources of revenue are contributions and grants and special events.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar youth development in United States
Program spending This charity: 82%
Peer average: 82%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 15.30%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 84
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 10.2% of total expenses ($136,416 of $1,337,742).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.82
Program$0.82
82% to programs beats the peer average (82%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

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

  • It is one of the better-documented youth development charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • Established in 1981, it predates 78% of the youth development charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • third-party accreditation (present for 93% of comparable organizations)
  • 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 for Christ USA Inc is a registered youth development nonprofit based in Indianapolis, IN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1981 and has been operating for 45 years. Its EIN is 350992753. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 84/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $892K in annual revenue. 35 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Youth for Christ USA Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 350992753. 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 for Christ USA Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 84/100. 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 84 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 82% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for youth development charities in United States is 90/100.

Youth for Christ USA Inc is located in Indianapolis, IN, United States. The organization was established in 1981 and has been active for 45 years.

Based on official tax filings, Youth for Christ USA Inc has $892K in annual revenue. It allocates 82% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 82% for youth development charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Youth for Christ USA Inc is classified as a Youth Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Church (170(b)(1)(A)(i)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $892K in annual revenue. The organization has 35 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Youth for Christ USA Inc. 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, Youth for Christ USA Inc is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and overseen by the IRS. It reports that 82% 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.

We're reaching young people everywhere. Find us in your neighborhood. Youth for Christ USA Inc is classified as a youth development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1981.

Among youth development charities registered in United States: It allocates 82% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $892K is comparable to the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Youth for Christ USA Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Youth for Christ USA Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 350992753, 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
82% 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

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
20

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

DR
Dr D••• B•••••••••
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (14)

Source: Public filings

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.9M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.2M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.1M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.5M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.7M 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 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development this charity 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 - 35 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 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 · 35 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 · 1981
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Youth for Christ USA Inc

What is Youth for Christ USA Inc?
Youth for Christ USA Inc is a youth development church (170(b)(1)(a)(i)) based in Indianapolis, United States. We're reaching young people everywhere. Find us in your neighborhood.
When was Youth for Christ USA Inc founded?
Youth for Christ USA Inc was founded in 1981.
Who leads Youth for Christ USA Inc?
Dr Dara Berkhalter serves as Executive Director.
Where is Youth for Christ USA Inc located?
Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN, United States.
What is Youth for Christ USA Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 82% of expenses go to program services.
Is Youth for Christ USA Inc trustworthy?
Youth for Christ USA Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 84 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 for Christ USA Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 350992753.
What is Youth for Christ USA Inc's website?
http://ciyfc.org