Youth Represent Inc

Organization Overview

Youth Represent Inc is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 2007. According to its NTEE Classification (I43) the organization is classified as: Inmate Support, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Youth Represent Inc employed 16 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Youth Represent 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 12/2021, Youth Represent Inc generated $2.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.9m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 10.8% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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YOUTH REPRESENTS MISSION IS TO ENSURE THAT YOUNG PEOPLE AFFECTED BY THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM ARE AFFORDED EVERY OPPORTUNITY TO RECLAIM LIVES OF DIGNITY,SELF-FULFILLMENT, AND ENGAGEMENT IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR MORE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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COMMUNITY-LAWYERING MODELOUR FLAGSHIP COMMUNITY-LAWYERING MODEL MEETS CLIENTS WHERE THEY ARE AND COMBINES DIRECT LEGAL REPRESENTATION IN CIVIL AND CRIMINAL MATTERS, KNOW YOUR RIGHTS WORKSHOPS FOR YOUTH, AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR STAFF AT PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS. WE PARTNER WITH COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS NEW YORK TO OFFER ON-SITE LEGAL SERVICES WHEN OUR CLIENTS FACE EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION, EVICTION, SCHOOL SUSPENSION, SUMMONSES, AND OTHER CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LEGAL ISSUES. IN 2021, WE SERVED 431 YOUNG PEOPLE THROUGH DIRECT REPRESENTATION, AND REACHED 1,399 THROUGH 125 WORKSHOPS. WE OPENED 321 CASES IN EMPLOYMENT, HOUSING, EDUCATION, FAMILY, AND CRIMINAL LAW; PROVIDED 165 PIECES OF LEGAL ADVICE AND COUNSEL; AND REVIEWED CRIMINAL HISTORIES FOR 83 YOUTH SO THEY COULD HAVE AN ACCURATE UNDERSTANDING OF WHAT WILL APPEAR ON BACKGROUND CHECKS.POLICY REFORM WE ADVANCE A REFORM AGENDA TO EXPAND OPPORTUNITIES AND JUSTICE FOR YOUTH, WHILE CENTERING THE VOICES OF JUSTICE-INVOLVED YOUTH. OUR YOUTH JUSTICE & OPPORTUNITIES ACT WOULD EXPAND RECORD SEALING AND ALTERNATIVES TO INCARCERATION FOR YOUNG PEOPLE UP TO AGE 25. WE ARE FOCUSED ON CENTERING THE LEADERSHIP OF DIRECTLY IMPACTED YOUNG PEOPLE AT EVERY LEVEL OF THE CAMPAIGN AND BUILDING THE MOVEMENT FOR YOUTH JUSTICE IN NYC. AT THE STATE AND CITY LEVEL, WE ARE ADVOCATING FOR A PUBLIC HEALTH RESPONSE TO GUN VIOLENCE, PUSHING FOR INVESTMENT IN YOUTH WHILE PROTECTING RAISE THE AGE AND OTHER LEGISLATIVE VICTORIES. IN 2021, WE LAUNCHED CITY DREAMERS ADVOCACY CAMP TO TEACH YOUNG PEOPLE ADVOCACY SKILLS SO THEY CAN LEAD CHANGE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. WE ALSO HELPED SECURE THE PASSAGE OF THE LEGISLATION THAT EXPANDS YOUTHFUL OFFENDER STATUS PROTECTION, ENDS CRIMINALIZATION OF YOUTH BY RAISING THE AGE OF FAMILY COURT PROSECUTION TO 12, AND ELIMINATES THE USE OF PEPPER SPRAY AGAINST MINORS. AS PART OF THE YOUTH JUSTICE RESEARCH COLLABORATIVE, WE RELEASED FINDINGS FROM OUR SURVEY OF YOUTH JUSTICE SERVICE PROVIDERS ON THE IMPACT OF COVID-19.STRATEGIC LITIGATIONWE ADVANCE STRATEGIC CLASS AND INDIVIDUAL PLAINTIFF LITIGATION TO REFORM EMPLOYER PRACTICES THAT DISCRIMINATE AGAINST CLIENTS BASED ON THEIR CRIMINAL HISTORIES AND RACE. ACHIEVING SYSTEMIC JUSTICE REQUIRES US TO SECURE FINANCIAL AWARDS THAT REPRESENT OUR CLIENTS LOST INCOME, AS WELL AS IMPROVEMENTS IN EMPLOYERS HIRING PRACTICES FOR JUSTICE-INVOLVED YOUTH OF COLOR AND TO HOLD THESE CORPORATIONS TO ACCOUNT, PUBLICLY, FOR THEIR WRONGFUL ACTIONS. IN 2021, WE FILED TWO NEW CLASS ACTION CASES AGAINST LARGE CORPORATIONS ALLEGING ILLEGAL EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION, WHICH SECURED DIRECT JOB OFFERS AND FINANCIAL COMPENSATION FOR HUNDREDS OF INDIVIDUALS WRONGLY DISCRIMINATED AGAINST, AND MANDATES THAT EMPLOYERS CEASE THEIR ILLEGAL HIRING PRACTICES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Michael Pope
Executive Dir.
$163,542
Kate Rubin
Dir.-Pol. & Strat.
$139,192
Maire O'malley
COO
$128,385
Dale Ventura
Dir. -Com. Leg.
$126,477
Maggie Lear
Board Chair
$0
Roberta Meyers-Douglas
Secretary
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$31,382
Related organizations$0
Government grants $572,886
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$2,058,131
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,662,399
Total Program Service Revenue$214,519
Investment income $0
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $22,050
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 $2,935,179

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 22 grants that Youth Represent Inc has recieved totaling $1,354,249.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Pinkerton Foundation

New York, NY

PURPOSE: YOUTH AND FAMILY JUSTICE

$150,000
Van Ameringen Foundation Inc

New York, NY

PURPOSE: NEW SUPPORT TO HIRE A LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER TO WORK ALONGSIDE LAWYERS REPRESENTING YOUTH IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM.

$150,000
Pinkerton Foundation

New York, NY

PURPOSE: YOUTH AND FAMILY JUSTICE

$150,000
Five Together Foundation Tr

Philadelphia, PA

PURPOSE: TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE RECEIPIENT

$150,000
Clark Foundation

New York, NY

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$125,000
Clark Foundation

New York, NY

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$125,000
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