The Youth Connection Inc is located in Detroit, MI. The organization was established in 2003. According to its NTEE Classification (O05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Youth Connection Inc employed 54 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Youth Connection 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 12/2023, Youth Connection Inc generated $1.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.7m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 7.8% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE YOUTH CONNECTION IS COMMITTED TO CONNECTING ALL YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES IN METRO DETROIT TO A BRIGHTER FUTURE BY PROVIDING QUALITY PROGRAMS AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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OTHER PROGRAMS:(1) THE DRUG-FREE COMMUNITIES (DFC) PROGRAM RAISED AWARENESS OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE IN TARGETED ZIP CODES OF DETROIT.(2) THE CCAPS PROJECT EXPANDED OUR NARCAN AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTIVE AND EDUCATION ACTIVITIES.(3) CDBG-NOF PROGRAM PROVIDED OPPORTUNITIES TO DETROITS YOUTH AGED 14-24 TO LEARN A VARIETY OF CAREERS THROUGH OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH A MULTITUDE OF SUMMER EMPLOYMENT WORKSITE PARTNERS AND THROUGH TRAININGS & WORKSHOPS YEAR-ROUND.(4) GROW DETROIT YOUNG TALENT (GDYT) PROGRAM. THE PROGRAM SUPPORTED EXISTING EFFORTS TO PROVIDE LIFE & VOCATIONAL SKILLS TRAINING & SUMMER WORK EXPERIENCE TO DETROITS YOUTH AGED 16-24.
COMMUNITY EDUCATION: THIS PROGRAM FUNDED BY UNITED CATALYST IN PARTNERSHIP WITH DETROIT HOUSING COMMISSION (DHC) SUPPORTS SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION THROUGHOUT THE CITY OF DETROIT WITH SPECIAL CONSIDERATION GIVEN FAMILIES RESIDING IN DHC HOUSING COMMUMITIES.
THE WORKFORCE INNOVATION & OPPORTUNITY ACT (WIOA) YOUTH PROGRAM PROVIDED EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING ACTIVITIES TO ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED YOUTH AGES 14-24. THE PROGRAM EMPHASIZE ON SERVING YOUTH WITHIN THE CITY OF DETROIT & INTEGRATES SUMMER & YEAR-ROUND SERVICES FOR YOUTH. YOUTH LEARNED JOB EXPECTATIONS. WE PROVIDED YOUTH WITH LIFE-SKILLS TRAINING AND OPPORTUNITIES TO UNDERSTAND THE DUTIES & TASKS NECESSARY FOR SUCCESS IN VARIOUS CAREERS THROUGH CAREER PATHWAYS AND INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS.
SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAM IS A DYNAMIC, PARTICIPANT-CENTERED PROGRAMS. IT ADDRESSES THE PREVENTION & MISUSE OF ATOD (ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, AND OTHER DRUGS) IN METROPOLITAN DETROIT THROUGH THE DELIVERY OF THE FOLLOWING SERVICES TARGETING YOUTH & THEIR IMMEDIATE FAMILIES: BOTVIN LIFESKILLS TRAINING - WE PROVIDED SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION TRAINING TO STUDENTS & YOUNG ADULTS. WE HELPED SLASH ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION RATES, CIGARETTE USE, AND MARIJUANA USE AMOMG PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS. WE ALSO WORKED WITH DWIHN IN DETROIT TO CONDUCT TOBACCO VENDOR EDUCATION VISITS TO TOBACCO RETAILERS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Grenae Dudley President & CEO | Officer | 40 | $173,131 |
Jason Riley Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Shaniece Bennett Treasurer | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jennifer Sulik Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Rhonda Kennedy Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Constance Slappey Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $1,398,221 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $295,687 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,693,908 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $1,693,908 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $173,131 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $25,970 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $827,417 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $57,285 |
Payroll taxes | $83,381 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $45,798 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $38,425 |
Office expenses | $15,852 |
Information technology | $19,319 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $70,440 |
Travel | $13,809 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $83,862 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $15,529 |
All other expenses | $99,066 |
Total functional expenses | $1,740,156 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $356,249 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $229,084 |
Accounts receivable, net | $1,321 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $77,041 |
Total assets | $663,695 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Other liabilities | $133,986 |
Total liabilities | $133,986 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $529,709 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $663,695 |