Youth Focus Inc is located in Charlotte, NC. The organization was established in 1974. According to its NTEE Classification (P73) the organization is classified as: Group Homes, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 09/2023, Youth Focus Inc employed 52 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Youth Focus 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 09/2023, Youth Focus Inc generated $1.9m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (13.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.0m during the year ending 09/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (13.6%) per year over the past 8 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROVIDING PREVENTION, INTERVENTION AND RESIDENTIAL SERVICES FOR YOUTH WITH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROBLEMS AND YOUTH EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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ACT TOGETHER IS AN EMERGENCY AND CRISIS SHELTER FOR MALE, FEMALE, AND GENDER-NONCONFORMING YOUTH AGES 11 TO 17 WHO HAVE RUN AWAY, ARE EXPERIENCING A FAMILY CRISIS, ARE THE VICTIMS OF ABUSE OR NEGLECT, OR ARE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS FOR OTHER REASONS. THE MAXIMUM STAY IS 21 DAYS, AND REFERRALS CAN BE MADE 24 HOURS A DAY, SEVEN DAYS A WEEK. 121 YOUTH SERVED.
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THE HEARTH TRANSITIONAL LIVING PROGRAM PROVIDES SUPERVISED HOUSING FOR MALE, FEMALE AND GENDER NON-CONFORMING YOUTH AGES 18-21 FOR UP TO 18 MONTHS. DURING THEIR STAY IN THE PROGRAM, ALL OF A YOUTH'S LIVING EXPENSES ARE TAKEN CARE OF SO THEY CAN FOCUS ON ACCOMPLISHING GOALS THAT WILL ENSURE SUCCESS IN THEIR FUTURE. EACH YOUTH SETS GOALS SPECIFIC TO THEIR SITUATION TO TRANSITION FROM THE PROGRAM TO STABLE HOUSING, OBTAIN THEIR HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA AND/OR COLLEGE DEGREE, RECEIVE NEEDED VOCATIONAL TRAINING TO GAIN AND MAINTAIN EMPLOYMENT, DEVELOP PERMANENT CONNECTIONS WITH CARING ADULTS, AND IMPROVE THEIR SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING. DURING THEIR STAY IN THE PROGRAM, THEY GAIN LIFE SKILLS SUCH AS CONFLICT RESOLUTION, MONEY MANAGEMENT, MEAL PLANNING AND PREPARATION, GOAL SETTING, AND MORE. 14 YOUTH SERVED.
MY SISTER SUSAN'S HOUSE IS A MATERNITY TRANSITIONAL LIVING PROGRAM SERVING PREGNANT OR PARENTING YOUTH AGES 16-21. THESE YOUTH, AND THEIR DEPENDENT CHILDREN CAN LIVE AT MY SISTER SUSAN'S HOUSE FOR UP TO 18 MONTHS WITH ALL OF THEIR LIVING EXPENSES TAKEN CARE OF WHILE THEY PURSUE GOALS THAT WILL ALLOW THEM TO LIVE SUCCESSFULLY ON THEIR OWN AND PROVIDE THE NURTURE AND SUPPORT THEIR CHILDREN NEED. SERVICES OFFERED INCLUDE COUNSELING, VOCATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL TRAINING, INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS TRAINING, AND OTHER SUPPORTS. 16 YOUTH AND DEPENDENT CHILDREN SERVED.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
N Craig Bass CEO | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Manuel Gomez CFO | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Sarah Roethlinger Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $78,323 |
Stacy James Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Laurie Ford Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Eoin O'sullivan Finance Chair/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $25,000 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $124,689 |
Related organizations | $96,706 |
Government grants | $1,211,462 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $47,766 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,505,623 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $392,763 |
Investment income | $80,798 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$29,879 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,949,305 |
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. | $125,145 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $8,373 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $953,657 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $18,249 |
Other employee benefits | $168,541 |
Payroll taxes | $78,644 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $16,665 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $10,453 |
Fees for services: Other | $57,447 |
Advertising and promotion | $13,064 |
Office expenses | $52,519 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $70,710 |
Travel | $8,207 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $2,108 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $37,967 |
Insurance | $119,005 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $2,017,997 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $89,000 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $74,010 |
Accounts receivable, net | $331,985 |
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 | $25,041 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $415,588 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $701,767 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,637,391 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $264,244 |
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 | $613,317 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $877,561 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $759,830 |
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 | $1,637,391 |