Simon Youth Foundation Inc

Organization Overview

Simon Youth Foundation Inc is located in Indianapolis, IN. The organization was established in 1998. According to its NTEE Classification (B92) the organization is classified as: Remedial Reading & Encouragement, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Simon Youth Foundation Inc employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Simon Youth Foundation 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 12/2022, Simon Youth Foundation Inc generated $3.6m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.9m during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.0%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

SIMON YOUTH FOUNDATION FOSTERS AND IMPROVES EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, CAREER DEVELOPMENT, AND LIFE SKILLS TO TRANSFORM THE LIVES OF AT-RISK YOUTH. SEE SCHEDULE O.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

SIMON YOUTH ACADEMIES ARE PUBLIC ALTERNATIVE SCHOOLS PRIMARILY LOCATED IN SIMON PROPERTY GROUP MALLS, WITH SOME STAND-ALONE SITES. THE ACADEMIES SERVE STUDENTS WHO ARE STRUGGLING IN TRADITIONAL HIGH SCHOOL ENVIRONMENTS, OFTEN DUE TO CHALLENGING LIFE CIRCUMSTANCES SUCH AS PARENTING, HOMELESSNESS, OR ILLNESS. BY WORKING WITH LOCAL PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS, SYF IS ABLE TO REACH THESE STUDENTS BEFORE THEY DROP OUT, AND THROUGH THE ACADEMY NETWORK, OFFER STUDENTS THE SAME EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THEY WOULD RECEIVE IN A TRADITIONAL HIGH SCHOOL, BUT IN AN ENVIRONMENT THAT MEETS THE NEEDS OF AT-RISK STUDENTS. WITH SMALL CLASS SIZES, FLEXIBLE HOURS, SELF-PACED CURRICULUM, AND A FAMILY-LIKE ATMOSPHERE THE ACADEMIES PROVIDE A UNIQUE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT THAT HAS PROVEN TO BE A SUCCESSFUL MODEL. IN ORDER TO GRADUATE FROM AN ACADEMY, STUDENTS MUST MEET ALL STATE AND NATIONAL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS. WHEN THEY GRADUATE, ACADEMY STUDENTS EARN THEIR DIPLOMAS FROM THEIR REFERRING HIGH SCHOOLS.


SIMON YOUTH SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AWARDED TO SIMON YOUTH ACADEMY GRADUATES, AS WELL AS NON-ACADEMY STUDENTS IN EVERY COMMUNITY THAT IS HOME TO A SIMON PROPERTY. THE AWARDS PRIMARILY SERVE STUDENTS WHO WILL BE THE FIRST IN THEIR FAMILIES TO ATTEND POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS, INCLUDING 2-YEAR VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL SCHOOLS AND 4-YEAR COLLEGES. A THIRD-PARTY ADMINISTRATOR SELECTS RECIPIENTS AND FACTORS IN FINANCIAL NEED, ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, LEADERSHIP SKILLS, SCHOOL PARTICIPATION, AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES.


TO SUPPORT CONTINUED HIGH ACADEMIC AND PROGRAM STANDARDS, SYF HOSTS AN ANNUAL BEST PRACTICES CONFERENCE FOR SYF SCHOOL DISTRICT PARTNERS AND REPRESENTATIVES FROM NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS THAT WORK TO IMPROVE GRADUATION RATES. THE BEST PRACTICES CONFERENCE IS HELD IN CONJUNCTION WITH A LEADING NATIONAL EDUCATION CONFERENCE, PROVIDING AN OPPORTUNITY FOR ACADEMY ADMINISTRATORS AND TEACHERS TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT BEYOND SYF SPONSORED LECTURES AND SESSIONS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Andrea Neely
President And CEO
$283,860
Brandi Young
Vp, Advancement
$127,808
Le-Angela Thompson
COO (beg 04/25/2022)
$104,344
Sherri Scrogham
Director Of Finance
$112,098
Deborah J Simon
Board Chair
$0
Kimberly Johnson
Treasurer/secretary
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Dodd Technologies
Audio Visual
$110,000
Ists
Scholarship Admin
$483,500
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$91,421
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$2,408,410
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,499,831
Total Program Service Revenue$29,350
Investment income $169,633
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $604,051
Net Income from Fundraising Events $317,227
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $3,620,092

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