Young Mens Educational Network

Organization Overview

Young Mens Educational Network is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 1999. According to its NTEE Classification (B90) the organization is classified as: Educational Services, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Young Mens Educational Network employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Young Mens Educational Network 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 12/2023, Young Mens Educational Network generated $1.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 10.4% per year over the past 5 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO PREPARE YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN IN NORTH LAWNDALE FOR LEADERSHIP BY HELPING THEM GROW IN THEIR FAITH AND CHARACTER, DEVELOP A LOVE FOR LEARNING, AND USE THEIR TALENTS TO SERVE THE COMMUNITY AND STRENGTHEN OUR FAMILIES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

YMEN HAS OVER 300 PARTICIPATING AT-RISK STUDENTS WHO RECEIVE EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT, ATTEND COLLEGE PREP CLASSES, AND RECEIVE HELP IN THE FORM OF ACADEMIC TUTORING AND MENTORING


YMEN HAS OVER 250 PARTICIPATING STUDENTS THAT LEARN BUSINESS SKILLS THROUGH ENTREPRENEURIAL TRAINING, JOURNALISTIC SKILLS THROUGH CREATIVE WRITING, ARTISTIC EXPRESSION THROUGH FINE ARTS CLASSES (VISUAL, MUSIC AND CULINARY), ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY TRAINING USING DIGITAL COMPUTER EQUIPMENT, JOB AND CAREER READINESS SUPPORT, AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION THROUGH THE DARE TO BE KING AND THE DARE TO BE QUEEN PROGRAMS.


YMEN HAS OVER 250 PARTICIPATING STUDENTS THAT ATTEND TRIPS TO EXPAND THEIR HORIZONS AND EXPERIENCE OPPORTUNITIES THAT EXIST OUTSIDE OF THEIR COMMUNITY. TRIPS EXPLORING WORLD CULTURES SHARPENS THEIR APPRECIATION OF THE HUMANITIES AND THE CAMPING TRIPS ARE VALUABLE IN TEACHING THEM TEAM-BUILDING AND PEER COOPERATION. IN ADDITION, THESE STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN RECREATIONAL OUTLETS, TEAM SPORTS, SPORTS LEAGUES, AND SOCIAL OUTINGS THAT PROVIDE A SAFE HARBOR FOR HEALTHY ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Michael Trout
Executive Director
$136,880
Valonda Roberts
President
$0
Marcus Thorne
Vice President
$0
Chad Tameling
Secretary
$0
Jaylah Brooks
Treasurer
$0
Jamil Brown
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $123,000
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,568,499
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $131,013
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,691,499
Total Program Service Revenue$44,065
Investment income $83,569
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $1,404
Net Income from Fundraising Events $113,072
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,933,609

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Young Mens Educational Network has awarded $30,000 in support to 3 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

NONPROFIT UTOPIA

PURPOSE: SPONSOR STUDENTS

$10,000

PARTNERS IN MISSION

PURPOSE: SUPPORT A SCHOOL IN UGANDA

$10,000

LAWNDALE CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH

PURPOSE: EMERGENCY RELIEF FOR FAMILIES (COVID)

$10,000
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