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Youth Opportunity Foundation Inc

It is the corporation's mission to undertake any lawful action, or activities, consistent with the exempt purposes set forth in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or …

Youth Development Carmel, IN EIN 822964788 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
68/100 · methodology

About Youth Opportunity Foundation Inc

Solicit, collect and distribute donations to support general operations, promote three (3) scholarship funds for post-adjudicated youth or survivors of human trafficking, the development of collaborative programming for post-secondary education and vocational training to create and support employment opportunities, and continue to support mentorship programs for vulnerable youth. Created an advisory council of volunteer professionals committed to addressing the issues confronting vulnerable youth as identified in the youth opportunity foundation mission. The advisory council submitted an application with the united states office of juvenile justice drug program for a second chance grant. In partnership with the state of florida, youth opportunity foundation was selected to implement the proposed traumatic brain injury assessment and treatment program in the juvenile justice system …

Founded
Headquarters
Carmel, IN
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
O50
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2018

Mission

It is the corporation's mission to undertake any lawful action, or activities, consistent with the exempt purposes set forth in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or any future Federal Tax code including, but not limited to charitable, educational, religious scientific means to support youth in need of medical, psychological, mental, emotional or otherservice or support.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Youth Development · NTEE O50
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 4 SDG 4 · Quality Education Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all. SDG 10 SDG 10 · Reduced Inequalities Reduce inequality within and among countries.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar youth development in United States
Program spending This charity: 100%
Peer average: 94%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 65.85%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 68
Peer average: 92

Red flags

· 1 item
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 69.3% of total expenses ($100,000 of $144,248).

Where every $1 goes

$1.00
Program expenses$1.00 ($88,659)
100% to programs beats the peer average (94%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Youth Opportunity Foundation Inc is a registered youth development nonprofit based in Carmel, IN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2018 and has been operating for 8 years. Its EIN is 822964788. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 68/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 92/100 for youth development charities in United States. The organization reports $152K in annual revenue. 55 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Youth Opportunity Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 68/100. 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 68 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for youth development charities in United States is 92/100.

Youth Opportunity Foundation Inc is located in Carmel, IN, United States. The organization was established in 2018 and has been active for 8 years.

Based on official tax filings, Youth Opportunity Foundation Inc has $152K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 94% 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 Opportunity Foundation 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 $152K in annual revenue. The organization has 55 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Youth Opportunity Foundation 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.

Youth Opportunity Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 68/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the IRS. 100% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 94%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Solicit, collect and distribute donations to support general operations, promote three (3) scholarship funds for post-adjudicated youth or survivors of human trafficking, the development of collaborative programming for post-secondary education and vocational training to create and support employment opportunities, and continue to support mentorship programs for vulnerable youth. Created an advisory council of volunteer professionals committed to addressing the issues confronting vulnerable youth as identified in the youth opportunity foundation mission. The advisory council submitted an application with the united states office of juvenile justice drug program for a second chance grant. In partnership with the state of florida, youth opportunity foundation was selected to implement the proposed traumatic brain... Youth Opportunity Foundation Inc is classified as a youth development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2018.

Among youth development charities registered in United States: Youth Opportunity Foundation Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 68/100 is below the peer average of 92/100. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 94%. Its annual revenue of $152K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Youth Opportunity Foundation Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Youth Opportunity Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 822964788, 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.

Verified against 6 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
100% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

8 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020, FY2019, FY2018, FY2017.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

DE
Dennis Armington
CEO/President

Officers & trustees (17)

Source: Public filings

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Angela S•••••
Director
CA
Candee C•••••••
Director
CH
Chelsea C••••
Director
CO
Conrad J•••••
Director
DA
Dainforth F••••• J•
Director
DA
Dan B•••••
Director
DE
Dennis A••••••••
CEO/President
DE
Dennis R A••••••••
PRESIDENT
JA
James G•••••
Director
JA
James S G••••• P••
Director
KE
Kent T•••••
Director
LA
Lance T•••••• P••
Secretary (Thru 05/2021)
MI
Michael B•••
Director
MI
Michael M••••••
Director
MI
Michelle K•••
TREASURER
RA
Ralph C•••••••••
Director
RO
Ronald D H•••••
Director
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Latest news

From global news sources

9 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Mozambique’s President Highlights AI and Digitalization as Drivers of Economic Growth and Youth Opportunity - Trendsnafr
Mar 2026
trendsnafrica.com
Youth Opportunity Coordinator Launches Dynamic Literacy and Leadership Initiatives for Local Youth - City of Charlottesv
Feb 2026
www.charlottesville.gov
Youth Opportunity to Work in Local National Park - National Park Service (.gov)
Jan 2026
www.nps.gov
United Way and John Deere Join Forces to Support Youth Opportunity - United Way Worldwide
Dec 2025
www.unitedway.org
The Blueprint: A new standard for youth opportunity in the Mississippi Delta - The Enterprise-Tocsin
Dec 2025
www.enterprise-tocsin.com
Aaron's Transforms Race Weekend into Celebration of Customer Loyalty and Youth Opportunity - PR Newswire
Nov 2025
www.prnewswire.com
Service Corps Programs That Connect Opportunity Youth to Infrastructure Jobs Potentially Yield High Returns on Investmen
Oct 2025
www.urban.org
Reintroducing the Charlottesville/Albemarle Youth Opportunity Center - City of Charlottesville, VA (.gov)
Jul 2025
www.charlottesville.gov
Former Heavyweight Boxer Gerry Cooney Visits Westchester County Correction Youth Opportunity Program - Westchester Count
Jun 2025
www.westchestergov.com
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2019
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2018
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
FY2017
PROPUBLICA

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Youth Opportunity Foundation Inc This page 68 $151,861 100%
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Sources and verification

Refreshed

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 - 55 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Youth Opportunity Foundation Inc

What is Youth Opportunity Foundation Inc?
Youth Opportunity Foundation Inc is a youth development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Carmel, United States. Solicit, collect and distribute donations to support general operations, promote three (3) scholarship funds for post-adjudicated youth or survivors of human trafficking, the development of collaborative programming for post-secondary education and vocational training to create and support employment opportunities, and continue to support mentorship programs for vulnerable youth. Created an advisory council of volunteer professionals committed to addressing the issues confronting vulnerable youth as identified in the youth opportunity foundation mission. The advisory council submitted an application with the united states office of juvenile justice drug program for a second chance grant. In partnership with the state of florida, youth opportunity foundation was selected to implement the proposed traumatic brain injury assessment and treatment program in the juvenile justice system to reduce recidivism and develop a more comprehensive continuum of care upon community re-entry for the re
When was Youth Opportunity Foundation Inc founded?
Youth Opportunity Foundation Inc was founded in 2018.
Who leads Youth Opportunity Foundation Inc?
Dennis Armington serves as CEO/President.
Where is Youth Opportunity Foundation Inc located?
Headquartered in Carmel, United States.
What is Youth Opportunity Foundation Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
Is Youth Opportunity Foundation Inc trustworthy?
Youth Opportunity Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 68 out of 100 (Partial 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 Opportunity Foundation Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 822964788.
What is Youth Opportunity Foundation Inc's website?
http://yofoundation.org