Youth Empowerment Services, operating under the name Yesphilly, is located in Philadelphia, PA. The organization was established in 2000. According to its NTEE Classification (B90) the organization is classified as: Educational Services, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Yesphilly employed 14 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Yesphilly 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 06/2021, Yesphilly generated $1.3m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (7.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (9.3%) per year over the past 6 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
RE-ENGAGE OUT-OF-SCHOOL YOUTH WITH ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION LEADING TO A HS DIPLOMA,LIFE SKILLS TRAINING, COUNSELING, MEDIA ARTS LITERACY, AND OFFER CONNECTIONS WITH POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION AND WORK OPPORTUNITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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EDUCATION: YOUTH EMPOWERMENT SERVICES (YESPHILLY) PROVIDES AN EDUCATION TO YOUTH-AN ACCELERATED HIGH SCHOOL WHERE STUDENTS COMPLETE ALL OF THE COURSES THEY NEED TO EARN A DIPLOMA FROM THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA. BEYOND THE CORE ACADEMIC SKILLS STUDENTS NEED TO FOR THESE CREDENTIALS, THE PROGRAMS HELP STUDENTS GAIN THE SKIILS THEY NEED TO SUCCEED IN COLLEGE AND BE CONFIDENT AND COMPETENT LIFELONG LEARNERS. CLASSES ARE DESIGNED SO STUDENTS CAN WORK AT THEIR "RIGHT" INSTRUCTIONIAL LEVEL AND GET THE INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION THEY NEED. YESPHILLY CLASSES ARE VARIED, AND INCULDE HANDS-ON AND GROUP ACTIVITIES WITH MATERIALS THAT MAKE LEARNING FUN, RELEVANT AND EFFECTIVE.
COUNSELING: YESPHILLY COUNSELORS HELP EVERY STUDENT TO MAKE SURE THEY DEVELOP THE SKILLS THEY NEED TO SUCCEED. COUNSELORS WORK WITH EACH STUDENT INDIVIDUALLY, IN GROUPS AND WITH THEIR FAMILIES. AT YESPHILLY, STUDENTS DEVELOP THE HABITS AND SKILLS THEY WILL NEED TO SUCCEED IN COLLEGE AND CAREERS - RESPONSIBILITY, PERSISTENCE, INITIATIVE, TEAMWORK AND GOAL-SETTING. EVERY YESPHILLY STUDENT SETS THEIR OWN GOALS, AND CREATES A STUDENT DEVELOPMENT PLAN THAT GIVES THEM CONTROL OVER WHAT THEY DO, AND RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR OWN PROGRESS.
WHILE AT YESPHILLY, STUDENTS GO ON COLLEGE TOURS, LEARN HOW TO APPLY TO COLLEGES, HOW TO GET FINANCIAL AID, AND GET SUPPORT TO MAKE SURE THEY SUCCEED. COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF PHILADELPHIA HAS INVESTED IN WELCOMING OUR STUDENTS, AND MAKING THE TRANSITION TO COLLEGE SMOOTHER.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Gary Paprocki Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $82,301 |
Ami Patel Hopkins Board Chairperson | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Rory Sullivan Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Nicole Oddo-Smith Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Benjamin Brock Board Member | Trustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Lynne Leonard Esquire Board Member | Trustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $1,224,080 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $40,756 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,264,836 |
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 | $1,272,746 |
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. | $115,427 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $17,978 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $542,215 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $42,864 |
Payroll taxes | $59,048 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $11,000 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $74,842 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $49,013 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $225,038 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $1,380 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $17,995 |
Insurance | $23,955 |
All other expenses | $470 |
Total functional expenses | $1,175,718 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $37,778 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $188,082 |
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 | $39,746 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $33,834 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $299,440 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $71,296 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $10,269 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $81,565 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $192,875 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $25,000 |
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 | $299,440 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Youth Empowerment Services has recieved totaling $25,153.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Patricia Kind Family Foundation Philadelphia, PA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $25,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $153 |
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