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Youth Development (O50) IRS Verified DX Registered 990 on File

STRATEGIES FOR A STRONGER SANFORD

EIN: 80-0144697 · SANFORD, ME 04073-2733 · United States · FY 2024 Data
3 out of 5 56 / 100 Based on 2+ years of filings
Financial strength (30%) 89/100
Reliability (20%) 50/100
Effectiveness (25%) 78/100
Impact (25%) No data yet
Financial data: FY 2024 · Scored 9/13/2026
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Mission Statement

The mission of the Sanford Cadets is to motivate personal growth in young people allowing them to become better citizens. The program offers participants the opportunity to develop self discipline, confidence and pride in a job well done. It challenges them to promote citizenship through community service, develop leadership potential, strengthen self esteem and improve their physical fitness. It encourages them to live a drug free healthy lifestyle, and promotes graduation from high school which provides a solid foundation for their future.

Financial Overview — FY 2024
$160K
Total Revenue
$109K
Total Expenses
$132K
Net Assets
3
Employees
Revenue Sources
Expense Breakdown
Program Expense Ratio 92.2%
Fundraising Efficiency 0.0%
Operating Reserve 14.44x
Liability-to-Asset 0.0%
Revenue Diversification 71.8%
Compared with Peers
FY 2024
Compared with 3,997 similar organizations (United States, Youth Development, $100K–$1M in expenses), FY 2024.
This organization Middle half of peers (P25–P75) Peer median
Ratio This org Peer median Position (P10 → P90)
Program expense ratio
Program expenses / total expenses · higher is better
92.2% 86.8%
P10P90
Above median
Admin expense ratio
Management and general / total expenses · lower is better
7.8% 9.8%
P10P90
Above median
Fundraising expense ratio
Fundraising expenses / total expenses · lower is better
0.0% 0.0%
P10P90
Top quarter
Fundraising efficiency
Fundraising expenses / gross fundraising income · lower is better
0.0% 11.0%
P10P90
Top quarter
Operating reserve
Months of expenses covered by net assets · higher is better
14.4 mo 6.7 mo
P10P90
Above median
Liabilities to assets
Total liabilities / total assets · lower is better
0.0% 0.8%
P10P90
Top quarter
Revenue concentration
Share of revenue from the largest source · lower is better
71.8% 94.4%
P10P90
Top quarter
Revenue growth
Year over year revenue growth
52.4% 9.6%
P10P90
Expense growth
Year over year expense growth
-2.4% 10.1%
P10P90
Surplus margin
Surplus as a share of revenue
31.7% 2.5%
P10P90
Financial History
Year Revenue Expenses Net Assets Program % Staff
2024 $160K $109K $132K 92.2% 3
2023 $105K $112K $82K 88.8% 3
2022 $76K $115K $89K 86.5% 3
2021 $101K $102K N/A — 3
2020 $249K $190K N/A — 5
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Organization Details
EIN
80-0144697
State
ME
City
SANFORD
ZIP
04073-2733
Classification
O50
Category
Youth Development
Rating
3★
Coverage
A
Last Updated
Aug 2026
IRS Ruling Year
2009
Foundation Code
15
Form 990
On File
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