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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 …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
70/100 · 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
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar youth development in United States
Program spending This charity: 61%
Peer average: 82%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 65.85%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 70
Peer average: 90

Concerns

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

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.61
Program$0.61

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Youth Opportunity Foundation Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 5 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 5 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
  • GiveRadar holds 8 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024 - a deeper filing history than 99% of the 18,694 youth development charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 78% of the 53,450 youth development charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (8 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • 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 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. 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 70/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $152K in annual revenue. 55 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Youth Opportunity Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 822964788. 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 Opportunity Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100. 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 70 ('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 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 61% 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 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.

According to GiveRadar's records, Youth Opportunity Foundation 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 61% 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.

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: It allocates 61% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 82%. 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.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
61% 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

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
1

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

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Dennis A••••••••
CEO/President

Officers & trustees (17)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Investing in Care: A Public-Private Model for Youth Opportunity - CounterPunch.org
Jun 2026
www.counterpunch.org
Winnipeg Sea Bears Foundation Launches to Expand Youth Opportunity Through Sport - Basketball Manitoba
Jun 2026
www.basketballmanitoba.ca
King Charles III take part in Youth Opportunity Summit - Myanmar International TV
Jun 2026
www.myanmaritv.com
Licensable picture: Youth Opportunity Summit - reutersconnect.com
Jun 2026
www.reutersconnect.com
Licensable picture: Youth Opportunity Summit - reutersconnect.com
Jun 2026
www.reutersconnect.com
Spurs embrace youth, opportunity in NBA Finals - Reuters
Jun 2026
www.reuters.com
[ARCHIVED] Reintroducing the Charlottesville/Albemarle Youth Opportunity Center - Charlottesville.gov
Jun 2026
www.charlottesville.gov
Youth Opportunity Coordinator Launches Dynamic Literacy and Leadership Initiatives for Local Youth - Charlottesville.gov
May 2026
charlottesville.gov
I’m a 17-Year Old Concert Producer — Youth Opportunity Needs Rethinking. - Hypebot
May 2026
www.hypebot.com
Youth Opportunity: National 4-H Animal Science Career Night – June 18th - U.OSU
May 2026
u.osu.edu
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
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
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
FY2017
IRS/ProPublica

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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.

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 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
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

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 · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 55 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 · 2018
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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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, IN, United States.
What is Youth Opportunity Foundation Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 61% of expenses go to program services.
Is Youth Opportunity Foundation Inc trustworthy?
Youth Opportunity Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70 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 Opportunity Foundation Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 822964788.
What is Youth Opportunity Foundation Inc's website?
http://yofoundation.org