Youth Communication New York Center Inc is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 1981. According to its NTEE Classification (A33) the organization is classified as: Printing & Publishing, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Youth Communication New York Center Inc employed 19 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Youth Communication New York Center 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 Communication New York Center Inc generated $1.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.7m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 5.5% per year over the past 7 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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YOUTH COMMUNICATION PROMOTES THE SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF ADOLESCENTS, ESPECIALLY YOUTH OF COLOR FROM LOWER-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS WHO FACE EDUCATIONAL AND OTHER INEQUITIES. OUR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND STORY-BASED CURRICULA HELP EDUCATORS CREATE SETTINGS WHICH BOLSTER TEENS' SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING (SEL) AND LITERACY SKILLS. EXTENSIVE RESEARCH LINKS SEL SKILLS TO INCREASED ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, IMPROVED MENTAL HEALTH, STRENGTHENED SOCIAL SKILLS, AND RESPONSIBLE DECISION MAKING. WE BASE THESE ACTIVITIES ON A YOUTH DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK WE HAVE CULTIVATED SINCE 1980, WHICH DRAWS ON THESE PRINCIPLES: SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL LEARNING (SEL): OUR WORK EXPLICITLY SUPPORTS GROWTH IN SEL SKILLS. THESE COMPETENCIES HELP TEENS MANAGE EMOTIONS, EMPATHIZE WITH OTHERS, BUILD POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS, AND HELP THEM ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS. STRENGTHS-BASED: WE REGARD YOUNG PEOPLE AS STRONG, CAPABLE, AND READY TO CONTRIBUTE. HOWEVER, THEY NEED SAFE SPACES TO EXPLORE TH
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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WRITING PROGRAM: WE BASE OUR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS (SEE SECTION 4B BELOW) ON AUTOBIOGRAPHICAL STORIES BY TEENS IN OUR WRITING AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM. EACH YEAR, OUR INSTRUCTORS WORK INTENSIVELY WITH 45 TEENS (INCLUDING 10 IN FOSTER CARE) AS THEY WRITE ABOUT PERSONAL EXPERIENCES AND SOCIAL ISSUES. MOST WRITERS ARE YOUNG PEOPLE OF COLOR FROM LOWER INCOME HOUSEHOLDS WHO ATTEND UNDER-PERFORMING SCHOOLS. WE PUBLISHED PRODUCED MORE THAN 75 STORIES ON COVID, RACIAL JUSTICE, INEQUALITY, RACE, FRIENDSHIP, ANTI-ASIAN BIAS, GENDER, SEXUALITY, FOSTER CARE, FAMILIES, AND IMMIGRATION. MORE THAN 21,000 PEOPLEINCLUDING TEACHERS, FOSTER CARE STAFF, ADVOCATES, PARENTS, AND OTHER SIGNIFICANT ADULTS IN TEENS LIVES--SUBSCRIBED TO THE STORIES. WE ALSO PUBLISHED DISCUSSION GUIDES TO HELP EDUCATORS USE STORIES IN GROUP WORK.THOUSANDS OF OTHERS READ OUR STORIES AS THEY WERE REPRINTED BY COMMERCIAL PUBLISHERS AND MAGAZINES. SKYHORSE PUBLISHING RELEASED THREE ANTHOLOGIESON MONEY MANAGEMENT, HEALTHY LIVING, AND PEER PRESSURETHAT INCLUDED 93 YC STORIES. CHALKBEAT, A LEADING EDUCATIONAL DIGITAL PUBLICATION REPRINTED 11 STORIES. THE NATION REPUBLISHED 11 STORIES. ACTIVELY LEARN, A MAJOR ONLINE TEXTBOOK PUBLISHER, INCLUDED 20 OF OUR STORIES IN ITS HIGH SCHOOL ENGLISH CURRICULA. THESE STORIES OFFERED EDUCATORS INSIGHTS INTO THE LIVES, STRENGTHS, STRUGGLES, AND ASPIRATIONS OF THE YOUTH THEY TEACH AND COUNSEL. THESE INSIGHTS HELPED EDUCATORS TO BUILD MORE SUPPORTIVE LEARNING SETTINGS AND TO IMPROVE STAFF-YOUTH RELATIONSHIPS.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: WE TRAIN EDUCATORS TO USE STORY-BASED CURRICULA TO STRENGTHEN YOUTHS SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING SKILLS (SEL). THESE STORIESDEVELOPED BY TEENS IN OUR WRITING PROGRAM HIGHLIGHT SEL SKILLS DEFINED BY THE COLLABORATIVE FOR ACADEMIC, SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL LEARNING: SELF-AWARENESS, SOCIAL AWARENESS, RESPONSIBLE DECISION-MAKING, SELF- MANAGEMENT, AND RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT. OUR TRAINING ENABLES THEM TO CREATE SETTINGS THAT FOSTER ENGAGEMENT, NURTURE POSITIVE STAFF-YOUTH RELATIONS, AND MAKE ALL STUDENTS FEEL WELCOMED AND VALUED. STAFF ALSO IMPROVE THEIR FACILITATION SKILLS: LEADING OPEN-ENDED DISCUSSIONS, DRAWING OUT RELUCTANT PARTICIPANTS, ACTIVE LISTENING, ETC. LAST YEAR, WE TRAINED MORE THAN 600 EDUCATORS AT SCHOOLS, AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS, FOSTER CARE AGENCIES, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS. THEY WORKED WITH MORE THAN 15,000 YOUTH. SINCE 2014, WE HAVE PRODUCED 11 SEL CURRICULA. EACH CONSISTS OF AN ANTHOLOGY OF STORIES BY OUR WRITERS AND A 300-PAGE LEADER GUIDE WITH DOZENS OF READING, DISCUSSION, AND WRITING ACTIVITIES. THE NEW PROGRAMS FOCUS ON TRANSITIONS TO HIGH SCHOOL, TRANSITIONS TO COLLEGE, IDENTITY AND RELATIONSHIPS, AND RESPONSIBLE DECISION-MAKING.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Betsy Cohen Executive Di | Officer | 50 | $79,528 |
Duffie Cohen Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Leah Modigliani President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Robert Ouimette Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Troy Williams Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Lourdes Rosado Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,200,305 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $121,833 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,200,305 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $240,809 |
Investment income | $3,545 |
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 | $1,444,659 |
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. | $32,644 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $79,528 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $11,929 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $912,964 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $145,627 |
Payroll taxes | $75,332 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $14,500 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $184,815 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $158,100 |
Travel | $1,726 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $18,444 |
Insurance | $10,528 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,732,636 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $327,644 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,175,354 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $530,083 |
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 | $21,732 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $120,808 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $94,456 |
Total assets | $2,270,077 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $39,057 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $250,000 |
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 | $30,960 |
Total liabilities | $320,017 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,690,060 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $260,000 |
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 | $2,270,077 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Youth Communication New York Center Inc has recieved totaling $295,045.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Pinkerton Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: CAREER READINESS | $175,000 |
Ira Decamp Foundation Under The Will Of Elizabeth Decamp Mcinerny Chicago, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL | $50,000 |
Harman Family Foundation Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: WRITING PROGRAM | $35,000 |
Rodney L White Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: A GRANT TO FURTHER THE DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $20,000 |
Joseph Leroy And Ann C Warner Fund Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $15,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $45 |
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Project Veritas Mamaroneck, NY | $11,883,753 | $22,034,786 |
Journal Of Bone And Joint Surgery Inc Needham, MA | $35,717,891 | $10,120,492 |
Machon Mashe Rockeach Inc Brooklyn, NY | $2,473,215 | $8,597,419 |
Harpers Magazine Foundation New York, NY | $1,648,663 | $7,386,851 |
Retro Report Inc Mystic, CT | $1,128,827 | $6,590,447 |
The New Press Inc New York, NY | $10,475,881 | $7,017,448 |
National Braille Press Inc Boston, MA | $10,542,006 | $5,176,920 |
Medical Letter Inc New Rochelle, NY | $4,157,236 | $5,090,906 |
University Of Pennsylvania Press Incorporated Philadelphia, PA | $1,805,477 | $4,286,513 |
Harvard Magazine Incorporated Cambridge, MA | $2,271,377 | $3,610,627 |
American Booksellers Assoc Inc White Plains, NY | $43,213,298 | $1,963,902 |