Youth For Understanding Usa Inc is located in Saginaw, MI. The organization was established in 2002. According to its NTEE Classification (Q21) the organization is classified as: International Cultural Exchange, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Youth For Understanding USA Inc employed 26 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Youth For Understanding USA Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2022, Youth For Understanding USA Inc generated $4.4m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (16.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.7m during the year ending 06/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (19.7%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROVIDE AN INTERNATIONAL STUDENT EXCHANGE
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM: INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS AGES 15-18 TRAVEL TO THE US FROM ONE OF FORTY FIVE COUNTRIES FOR ONE ACADEMIC YEAR, SEMESTER OR SUMMER AND LIVE WITH A VOLUNTEER HOST FAMILY AND ATTEND SCHOOL. STUDENTS ARE PROVIDED WITH ONGOING SUPPORT AND ORIENTATION TO HELP THEM HAVE A SUCCESSFUL EXPERIENCE.
STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM: U.S, HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, AGES 15-18, TRAVEL TO ONE OF THIRTY FIVE COUNTRIES FOR ONE ACADEMIC YEAR, SEMESTER OR SUMMER AND LIVE WITH A HOST FAMILY AND ATTEND SCHOOL. SOME SUMMER PROGRAMS INCORPORATE SPECIAL ACTIVITIES SUCH AS LANGUAGE CLASSES, EXCURSIONS OR VOLUNTEER WORK IN ADDITION TO THE HOMESTAY EXPERIENCE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Jennifer Mckendree Interim Co-C | Trustee | 36.25 | $101,320 |
Stephanie Gunther Interim Co-C | Trustee | 36.25 | $95,164 |
Eric Biga Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Bastian Von Beschwitz Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Susan Harcourt Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Scott Messing Ceo- June 20 | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Skylink Travel House Airline Tickets | 6/29/19 | $1,785,086 |
East West Technologies It Services | 6/29/19 | $196,000 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $21,690 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,436,787 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,458,477 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $2,977,774 |
Investment income | $232 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $4,448,224 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,697,623 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $444,642 |
Advertising and promotion | $91,222 |
Office expenses | $171,326 |
Information technology | $144,296 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $41,587 |
Travel | $302,849 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $4,116 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $45,884 |
Insurance | $149,856 |
All other expenses | $642,994 |
Total functional expenses | $3,736,395 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $504,665 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $434,709 |
Accounts receivable, net | $975,137 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $99,003 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $45,884 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $2,059,398 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $178,587 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $1,262,947 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $450,000 |
Other liabilities | $882,650 |
Total liabilities | $2,774,184 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | -$948,111 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $233,325 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $2,059,398 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Youth For Understanding Usa Inc has recieved totaling $25,232.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund St Petersberg, FL PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $8,512 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $992 |
William And Renee Curtis Fam Foundation Santa Barbara, CA PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $500 |
Bray Family Foundation 501c3 Brigantine, NJ PURPOSE: OPERATIONS | $153 |
Sempra Energy Foundation San Diego, CA PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $50 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Youth For Understanding Usa Inc Saginaw, MI | $2,059,398 | $4,448,224 |
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Japan-America Society Of Indiana Inc Indianapolis, IN | $575,214 | $198,282 |
Global Ties Akron New Franklin, OH | $91,027 | $203,602 |
French Institute Of Michigan Farmington Hills, MI | $209,930 | $222,511 |
Richland Center Santa Teresa Sister City Project Richland Center, WI | $119,072 | $0 |
Madison International Partners Inc Madison, WI | $217,126 | $118,133 |
Live N Learn Foundation Inc Cincinnati, OH | $14,718 | $57,500 |
Riverside International Friendship Gardens Inc La Crosse, WI | $361,225 | $0 |
Dave Hefner International Exchange Fund Inc Fort Wayne, IN | $12,725 | $0 |
Bulletin Of The Asia Institute Bloomfield Hills, MI | $42,375 | $0 |