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Nonprofit · EIN 99-1400600

YOUTH EXPERIENCE SPONSORSHIP

Tax-exempt · NOVATO, CA 94945

Financials

$102K$45K2024$552K$75K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of YOUTH EXPERIENCE SPONSORSHIP by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$552,044$74,828$477,216$534,957$0$534,957
December 31, 2024990-EZ$102,391$44,650$57,741$57,741$0$57,741
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$545,505
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$6,539
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$43,146
Other salaries and wages
$5,637
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$6,266
Professional fundraising fees
$3,076
Legal fees
$1,774
Accounting fees
$3,182
Depreciation
$2,333
Program services (functional)
$44,998
Management and general (functional)
$20,150
Fundraising (functional)
$9,680

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$57,741
Total assets, end of year
$534,957
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$534,957
Net assets without donor restrictions
$518,283
Net assets with donor restrictions
$16,674
Gross receipts
$552,044
Employees
1
Volunteers
5
Year formed
2024
State of legal domicile
CA

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MICHAEL GLASSERPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
15$0
TRICIA ANDERSONTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
REBECCA VINEYARD GLASSERSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
RAFAEL VELEZVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
GABRIELLE VELEZDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MICHAEL GLASSERPRESIDENT15$0
TRICIA ANDERSONTREASURER1$0
REBECCA VINEYARD GLASSERDIRECTOR2$0
RAFAEL VELEZDIRECTOR2$0
GABRIELLE VELEZDIRECTOR1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
260 SADDLE WOOD DR, NOVATO, CA 94945-3448
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
MICHAEL GLASSER, 260 SADDLE WOOD DRIVE, NOVATO, CA 94945
Signed the 990
MICHAEL GLASSER, PRESIDENT
Phone
(415) 279-5145
Return prepared by
HOOD & STRONG LLP

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 99-1400600 or by the name YOUTH EXPERIENCE SPONSORSHIP.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

TO SPONSOR ENRICHING EXPERIENCES FOR MOTIVATED, YET UNDER-RESOURCED YOUTH, FOCUSING ON ATHLETICS, ARTS, EDUCATION, AND OTHER ASPIRATIONAL ENDEAVORS.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • DURING 2025, YOUTH EXPERIENCE SPONSORSHIP ("YES") SPONSORED 39 INDIVIDUAL YOUTH THROUGH 59 ENRICHMENT EXPERIENCES AND AWARDED $43,146 IN SPONSORSHIP GRANTS. THESE OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, TUTORING, SPORTS TEAMS, CAMPS, ARTS PROGRAMS, AND OTHER YOUTH DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCES. YOUTH CHOOSE THE EXPERIENCE; YES SIMPLY HELPS REMOVE THE FINANCIAL BARRIER. BY CONNECTING DONOR DOLLARS TO REAL-TIME FAMILY NEEDS, YES PARTNERED WITH AND PAID 23 DIFFERENT ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDING SERVICES ACROSS A BROAD RANGE OF DISCIPLINES AND INTERESTS.YOUTH EXPERIENCE SPONSORSHIP ("YES") IS A CALIFORNIA NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT REMOVES FINANCIAL BARRIERS SO MOTIVATED, UNDER-RESOURCED YOUTH CAN ACCESS ENRICHING EXPERIENCES IN ATHLETICS, ARTS, EDUCATION, AND OTHER ASPIRATIONAL ENDEAVORS. YES SERVES YOUTH AND FAMILIES THROUGHOUT MARIN, SONOMA, AND SAN MATEO COUNTIES BY SPONSORING EXPERIENCES OF THEIR CHOOSING AND PAYING APPROVED ORGANIZATIONS DIRECTLY. WE DO NOT CLAIM TO KNOW WHICH EXPERIENCE MAY BECOME MEANINGFUL OR LIFE-CHANGING FOR A YOUNG PERSON. OUR ROLE IS SIMPLY TO CREATE ACCESS TO MORE OPPORTUNITIES DURING THE FINITE YEARS OF CHILDHOOD, WHEN THOSE OPPORTUNITIES MATTER MOST.TO ENSURE ACCOUNTABILITY, YES PAYS APPROVED ORGANIZATIONS DIRECTLY RATHER THAN PROVIDING FUNDS TO FAMILIES. WE MEET FAMILIES WHERE THEY ARE, SUPPORT THEM THROUGH THE APPLICATION AND EXPERIENCE PROCESSES, VERIFY ELIGIBILITY AND PARTICIPATION, AND REMAIN FLEXIBLE AS INTERESTS AND NEEDS EVOLVE. FAMILIES MAY APPLY FOR ADDITIONAL OR DIFFERENT EXPERIENCES OVER TIME, ALLOWING SPONSORSHIPS TO ADAPT IN REAL TIME. THIS APPROACH ENABLES YES TO EFFICIENTLY CONNECT DONOR DOLLARS TO YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES WHILE ALLOWING PARENTS, COACHES, TEACHERS, AND PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS TO FOCUS ON WHAT THEY DO BEST: DELIVERING THE EXPERIENCES.
    Expenses $44,998 · grants $43,146

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024Check at the IRS

IRS record

EIN
99-1400600
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2024
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$534,957
Income (IRS master file)
$552,044

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$552,044$74,828$534,957XML
990-EZDecember 2024$102,391$44,650$57,741XML

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 99-1400600).

Questions about YOUTH EXPERIENCE SPONSORSHIP

What is the EIN of YOUTH EXPERIENCE SPONSORSHIP?
The employer identification number (EIN) of YOUTH EXPERIENCE SPONSORSHIP is 99-1400600.
Is YOUTH EXPERIENCE SPONSORSHIP tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2024.
Are donations to YOUTH EXPERIENCE SPONSORSHIP tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does YOUTH EXPERIENCE SPONSORSHIP file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of YOUTH EXPERIENCE SPONSORSHIP due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did YOUTH EXPERIENCE SPONSORSHIP last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of YOUTH EXPERIENCE SPONSORSHIP?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names MICHAEL GLASSER.
Who are the officers and directors of YOUTH EXPERIENCE SPONSORSHIP?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does YOUTH EXPERIENCE SPONSORSHIP have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $552,044, expenses of $74,828 and total assets of $534,957 at year end.

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