Young Americas Foundation is located in Reston, VA. The organization was established in 1969. According to its NTEE Classification (O50) the organization is classified as: Youth Development Programs, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Young Americas Foundation employed 60 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Young Americas Foundation 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, Young Americas Foundation generated $39.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $27.9m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.8% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PUBLIC EDUCATION ON THE IDEAS OF INDIVIDUAL FREEDOM, A STRONG NATIONAL DEFENSE, FREE ENTERPRISE, TRADITIONAL VALUES, AND LEADERSHIP.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CONFERENCE/LECTURE PROGRAMS: FOUNDATION PROGRAMS INCLUDE LECTURES ON COLLEGE CAMPUSES, CONFERENCES THROUGHOUT THE NATION, YOUNG AMERICANS FOR FREEDOM CHAPTERS, EDUCATIONAL TRAINING SEMINARS AND MATERIALS INCLUDING HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF U.S. CONSTITUTIONS, AND INTERNSHIPS. THESE PROGRAMS REACH THOUSANDS OF STUDENTS AND MILLIONS MORE NATIONWIDE WHEN THEY ARE ON C-SPAN AND ONLINE. YAF IS LEADING THE CHARGE TO ADVANCE THE FREEDOM OF SPEECH IN AMERICA'S SCHOOLS. THROUGH PUBLIC RECORDS REQUESTS AND ACTIVE LITIGATION, YAF IS RESTORING STUDENTS' FIRST AMENDMENT FREEDOMS NATIONWIDE.
PUBLIC INFORMATION/EDUCATION: THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL AND INFORMATIONAL MATERIALS TO HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF AMERICANS INTERESTED IN ADVANCING FREEDOM AND SPREADING PROSPERITY. THE FOUNDATION'S MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING ITS WEBSITE, NEWSLETTERS, AND MAILINGS TO THE TARGET AUDIENCE GARNERS BROAD-BASED, GRASSROOTS SUPPORT AND PARTICIPATION FOR THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION AND THE MANY PROGRAMS CONDUCTED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
THE REAGAN RANCH PROGRAM IS DEVOTED TO PRESERVING AND PROTECTING PRESIDENT REAGAN'S WESTERN WHITE HOUSE, RANCHO DEL CIELO, AND EDUCATING YOUNG PEOPLE ON THE LESSONS OF HIS PRESIDENCY AT THE RANCH AND IN THE REAGAN RANCH CENTER IN SANTA BARBARA,CA. IN ADDITION TO EXPENSES REPORTED ABOVE, THE FOUNDATION ALSO MADE CAPITAL INVESTMENTS OF $95,473 INTO FOUNDATION PROPERTIES. THE FOUNDATION DISTRIBUTED OVER ONE MILLION REAGAN RANCH CALENDARS THROUGH ITS COMMUNICATION PROGRAM.
NATIONAL JOURNALISM CENTER
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Robinson Ron President/director Thru January | OfficerTrustee | 60 | $965,878 |
Walker Scott Board President; Yaf President | OfficerTrustee | 60 | $732,992 |
Coffin Andrew Vice-President & Director Of The Reagan Ranch | Officer | 50 | $432,029 |
Anzalone Darla Director Of Communications | Officer | 40 | $379,654 |
Barbour Jason Vice President/director Of Development | Officer | 50 | $320,949 |
Bernson Victor Vice President/chief Council | Officer | 50 | $302,209 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Abbson Llc Live-streaming Of Events; Social Media C | 12/30/21 | $1,414,580 |
Hoosier Heartland Llc Speeches | 12/30/21 | $325,000 |
Daily Wire Llc Speeches | 12/30/21 | $251,767 |
Image Direct Direct Mail | 12/30/21 | $172,035 |
Aligned Technology Solutions It Consulting | 12/30/21 | $142,334 |
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 | $36,575,047 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $80,000 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $36,575,047 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $438,311 |
Investment income | $922,311 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $62,012 |
Net Rental Income | $88,021 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $1,358,565 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $39,445,693 |
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. | $164,900 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $4,375,504 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $429,116 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $2,224,651 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $16,710 |
Payroll taxes | $356,019 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $62,550 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $57,932 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $105,042 |
Fees for services: Other | $4,030,489 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,245,747 |
Office expenses | $4,125,563 |
Information technology | $2,133,899 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $2,125,362 |
Travel | $1,024,127 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $71,476 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,629,649 |
Insurance | $268,921 |
All other expenses | $800,882 |
Total functional expenses | $27,867,656 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $5,848,191 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $10,573,186 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $9,661,209 |
Accounts receivable, net | $631,178 |
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 | $645,289 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $26,261,972 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $49,732,866 |
Investments—other securities | $437,258 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $4,239,396 |
Total assets | $108,030,545 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,292,576 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $27,330 |
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 | $2,930,053 |
Total liabilities | $4,249,959 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $50,456,987 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $53,323,599 |
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 | $108,030,545 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 12 grants that Young Americas Foundation has recieved totaling $176,838.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Scp Foundation Dallas, TX PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE | $100,000 |
George T & Joan M Beck Foundation Inc Ocean Ridge, FL PURPOSE: GENERAL | $37,238 |
G & C Foundation Vancouver, WA PURPOSE: ASSIST IN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO ENSURE THAT INCREASING NUMBERS OF YOUNG AMERICANS UNDERSTAND AND ARE INSPIRED BY IDEAS OF INDIVIDUAL FREEDOM, STRONG NATIONAL DEFENSE, FREE ENTERPRISE, AND TRADITIONAL VALUES. | $25,000 |
Ehlers Family Foundation Inc Belleair, FL PURPOSE: CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $5,000 |
King Ranch Foundation Inc Box Elder, SD PURPOSE: GENERAL CHARITABLE | $5,000 |
James Deering Danielson Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: SOCIAL SERVICES | $3,000 |
Beg. Balance | $27,256,391 |
Earnings | $4,618,851 |
Net Contributions | $763,504 |
Other Expense | $1,362,586 |
Ending Balance | $31,276,160 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Generation - You Employed Inc Washington, DC | $32,196,758 | $17,956,702 |
Young Americas Foundation Reston, VA | $108,030,545 | $39,445,693 |
Youth Enrichment Program Of Wilson Wilson, NC | $22,968,665 | $15,099,824 |
Partnership For A Healthier America Inc Washington, DC | $8,156,675 | $7,675,528 |
Seeding Success Memphis, TN | $15,830,696 | $16,460,800 |
Emerald Youth Foundation Knoxville, TN | $26,135,509 | $10,102,853 |
Girls On The Run International Charlotte, NC | $10,723,648 | $6,480,865 |
Washington Nationals Philanthropies Washington, DC | $8,857,322 | $4,334,499 |
Tennessee Soccer Club Inc Brentwood, TN | $2,122,655 | $5,672,715 |
Peaceplayers International Washington, DC | $2,663,713 | $3,827,781 |
Impact Living Services Forest, VA | $3,151,473 | $6,118,517 |
Service Year Exchange Inc Washington, DC | $7,358,910 | $7,347,919 |