Youth & Opportunity United Inc is located in Evanston, IL. The organization was established in 1973. According to its NTEE Classification (O99) the organization is classified as: Youth Development N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Youth & Opportunity United Inc employed 92 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Youth & Opportunity United 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 06/2022, Youth & Opportunity United Inc generated $3.2m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (14.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.9m during the year ending 06/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2016, Youth & Opportunity United Inc has awarded 25 individual grants totaling $818,978. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
YOUTH & OPPORTUNITY UNITED INC. IN A NOT-FOR-PROFIT, YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AGENCY THAT PROVIDES SERVICES AND LEADERSHIP TO MEET THE EMERGING NEEDS OF YOUNG PEOPLE AND THEIR FAMILIES IN OUR COMMUNITY. Y.O.U.'S GOAL
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
Y.O.U. PROVIDES A HOLISTIC SET OF SERVICES - INCLUDING ENRICHMENT, SUMMER LEARNING, PARENTAL ENGAGEMENT, CLINICAL COUNSELING, AND STREET OUTREACH - TO REALIZE THE FULL POTENTIAL OF EVERY YOUNG PERSON. Y.O.U. PARTNERS WITH FAMILIES, SCHOOLS, AND THE COMMUNITY TO PROVIDE ACADEMIC, SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL, AND ENRICHMENT SUPPORT TO CLOSE THE OPPORTUNITY GAP AND PREPARE ALL YOUTH FOR POST-SECONDARY AND LIFE SUCCESS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Craig Lynch CEO | Officer | 40 | $164,100 |
Jennifer Leigh Exec Dir Of Advancement | 40 | $102,148 | |
Jim Fetty Outgoing Exec Dir Of Finance | Officer | 40 | $87,302 |
Letitia Mann President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Elizabeth Ester Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jim Blake Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $76,440 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $1,889,648 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,019,454 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,985,542 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $28,553 |
Investment income | $87,573 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $73,285 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $3,232,601 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $60,000 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $5,611 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $272,665 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $58,719 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $2,108,240 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $20,101 |
Other employee benefits | $226,530 |
Payroll taxes | $191,410 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $27,919 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $15,633 |
Fees for services: Other | $179,670 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $77,546 |
Information technology | $21,618 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $94,479 |
Travel | $11,429 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $35,477 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $16,958 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $166,363 |
Insurance | $26,536 |
All other expenses | $13,145 |
Total functional expenses | $3,904,669 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,377,171 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $978,473 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $119,423 |
Accounts receivable, net | $698,744 |
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 | $60,330 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $5,604,493 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,659,337 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $12,497,971 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $198,317 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $5,663 |
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 | $203,980 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $9,052,912 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,241,079 |
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 | $12,497,971 |
Over the last fiscal year, Youth & Opportunity United Inc has awarded $71,000 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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CITY OF EVANSTON PURPOSE: YOUTH SERVICES | $66,000 |
SKOKIEMORTON GROVE SCHOOL DISTRICT PURPOSE: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SERVICES | $5,000 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Youth & Opportunity United Inc has recieved totaling $1,500.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Pula Foundation Inc Louisville, KY PURPOSE: GENERAL FUNDS | $1,500 |
Beg. Balance | $3,208,538 |
Earnings | -$445,640 |
Other Expense | $103,561 |
Ending Balance | $2,659,337 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Maryhurst Inc Louisville, KY | $15,797,492 | $20,397,392 |
Warm Blankets Childrens Foundation Inc Rolling Meadows, IL | $1,863,043 | $8,239,243 |
Running Rebels Community Organization Inc Milwaukee, WI | $6,399,369 | $7,453,258 |
Kids Around The World Inc Rockford, IL | $3,875,247 | $5,941,547 |
Youth & Opportunity United Inc Evanston, IL | $12,497,971 | $3,232,601 |
Kidz Of Joy Learning Foundation Hazelwood, MO | $4,719,790 | $7,439,729 |
Crisis Nursery Urbana, IL | $5,150,005 | $1,857,536 |
Homework Hangout Club Decatur, IL | $500,272 | $1,621,582 |
Youth Crossroads Inc Berwyn, IL | $1,461,984 | $1,673,267 |
Chicago Youth Programs Inc Chicago, IL | $3,154,440 | $2,044,210 |
Bingham Child Guidance Clinic Inc Louisville, KY | $1,140,180 | $564,382 |
Renaissance Fund Nfp Chicago, IL | $7,571,363 | $384,217 |