Youth with a Purpose
Youth With A Purpose's mission is to plant seeds of hope and water purpose in the lives of kids, youth and young adults through supportive services. We envision …
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Mission
Youth With A Purpose's mission is to plant seeds of hope and water purpose in the lives of kids, youth and young adults through supportive services. We envision a world where youth in all communities have equal access to supportive services.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar youth development in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Youth with a Purpose 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 - more than 98% of comparable charities. See the sources
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 88% 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
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- government registration
- financial records (4 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- 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 + methodologyYouth with a Purpose is a registered youth development nonprofit based in Palmdale, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2020 and has been operating for 6 years. Its EIN is 850976111. 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 75/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $947K in annual revenue. 8 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Youth with a Purpose's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 850976111. 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 with a Purpose has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100. 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 75 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 93% 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 with a Purpose is located in Palmdale, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2020 and has been active for 6 years.
Based on official tax filings, Youth with a Purpose has $947K in annual revenue. It allocates 93% of expenses to programs and services. This is above 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 with a Purpose is classified as a Youth Development 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 $947K in annual revenue. The organization has 8 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Youth with a Purpose. 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 with a Purpose 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 93% 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.
Among youth development charities registered in United States: It allocates 93% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $947K is comparable to the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Youth with a Purpose are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Youth with a Purpose is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 850976111, 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.
Filing history
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
YOUTH WITH A PURPOSE is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (3)
Source: Public filings
3 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
3 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Empowering the Future: Shameka Beaugard and Youth With a Purpose - PR Newswire
‘Youth With a Purpose’ aims to keep kids on right path - News12 | Connecticut
Breaking Down Stereotypes, Pastor Gaston Leads Youth With A Purpose - onlyinbridgeport.com
Activity timeline
Filings and press mentions, merged
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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 - 8 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 8 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2020
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Youth with a Purpose
- What is Youth with a Purpose?
- Youth with a Purpose is a youth development supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Palmdale, United States. See schedule o
- When was Youth with a Purpose founded?
- Youth with a Purpose was founded in 2020.
- Who leads Youth with a Purpose?
- Shameka Beaugard serves as President.
- Where is Youth with a Purpose located?
- Headquartered in Palmdale, CA, United States.
- What is Youth with a Purpose's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 93% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Youth with a Purpose trustworthy?
- Youth with a Purpose has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75 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 with a Purpose's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 850976111.
- What is Youth with a Purpose's website?
- http://www.youthwapurpose.org