Youthlink

Organization Overview

Youthlink is located in Minneapolis, MN. The organization was established in 1979. According to its NTEE Classification (P30) the organization is classified as: Children & Youth Services, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 09/2023, Youthlink employed 69 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Youthlink 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, Youthlink generated $4.8m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.2m during the year ending 09/2023. 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 SUPPORT AND EMPOWER YOUNG PEOPLE ON THEIR JOURNEY TO SELF-RELIANCE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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DROP-IN / OUTREACH / BASIC NEEDS: FOR MORE THAN 40 YEARS, THE YOUTHLINK DROP-IN CENTER HAS BEEN A LOW BARRIER, INCLUSIVE REFUGE AND COMMUNITY OF SAFETY FOR ALL YOUNG PEOPLE AGES 16-24 EXPERIENCING OR AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS IN THE GEOGRAPHIC AREA SURROUNDING DOWNTOWN MINNEAPOLIS AND HENNEPIN COUNTY. MORE THAN 2,000 UNDUPLICATED YOUTH ARE SERVED ANNUALLY; DISPROPORTIONATELY 92% ARE BIPOC YOUTH (73% IDENTIFY AS AFRICAN AMERICAN AND 6% AS NATIVE). YOUNG PEOPLE ENTER A NONJUDGMENTAL, YOUTH-CENTERED COMMUNITY WHERE HEALTHY, TRUSTING ADULT RELATIONSHIPS ARE CREATED IN AUTHENTIC, MEANINGFUL WAYS TO SUPPORT YOUNG PEOPLE TO TRANSITION TO SAFETY, STABILITY, AND WELLBEING. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)DROP-IN / OUTREACH / BASIC NEEDS (CONTINUED FROM PART III): YOUNG PEOPLE ARE GUIDED TO CHART THEIR JOURNEY BY BELIEVING AND USING THEIR OWN POTENTIAL (NOT THEIR CURRENT CIRCUMSTANCES) TO ACHIEVE STABILITY, SELF-RELIANCE, AND SELF-ACTUALIZATION. FOUR COMPONENTS FRAME THE SERVICES PROVIDED THROUGH THE DROP-IN: OUTREACH, CRISIS/BASIC NEEDS RESPONSE, INTERVENTION SERVICES, AND AFTER CARE. GOALS ARE TO DECREASE LENGTH OF TIME BETWEEN HOMELESSNESS, TEMPORARY SHELTER, AND HOUSING STABILIZATION; INCREASE ACCESS TO BASIC NEEDS FOLLOWED BY INTERVENTION DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE STABILITY, EMPLOYMENT, AND EDUCATION; PREVENT PRECARIOUSLY HOUSED YOUTH FROM BECOMING HOMELESS FOR THE FIRST TIME; CONNECT YOUTH DURING OUTREACH INTERVENTION TO DROP-IN CRISIS (BASIC NEED SERVICES), INTERVENTION (RAPID REHOUSING, STABILITY, INTENSIVE WRAP-AROUND CASE MANAGEMENT), AND AFTERCARE (INTENTIONAL AFTER CASE SERVICES). AS A BARRIER-FREE REFUGE AND HIGHLY ACCESSIBLE SERVICE, OFTEN THE FIRST POINT OF CONTACT IS STREET OUTREACH. YOUTHLINK USES A "PEER" MODEL OF STREET OUTREACH WITH LIVED EXPERIENCE YOUTH ASSISTING TO ESTABLISH TRUST AND ENGAGEMENT WITH THE MOST VULNERABLE YOUNG PEOPLE (16-24) ON THE STREETS OF MINNEAPOLIS. AT DROP-IN, CRISIS/BASIC NEEDS RESPONSE INCLUDES FOOD, SHOWERS, CLOTHES, WASHERS/DRYERS, HEALTH CARE, RESPITE SPACE, COMPUTER LAB, MAIL ACCESS, CELL PHONES AND CHARGING STATIONS, CHILD ADVOCACY ASSISTANCE, BUS PASSES AND TOKENS. INTERVENTION SERVICES INCLUDE CHEMICAL/ADDICTION INTERVENTIONS, MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT, BENEFITS AND LEGAL ASSISTANCE, HELP TO OBTAIN VITAL DOCUMENTS (ID'S, BIRTH CERTIFICATES, SOCIAL SECURITY CARD ACCESS, ETC), EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT RESOURCES, RAPID REHOUSING, HOUSING VOUCHERS, HOUSING AND LANDLORD ADVOCACY, COURT ADVOCACY, AND ACCESS TO THE YOUTH OPPORTUNITY CENTER NETWORK OF MORE THAN A DOZEN OTHER SERVICE PARTNERS ALL LOCATED UNDER ONE ROOF. YOUTHLINK VOICES OF YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, COMPRISED OF LIVED EXPERIENCE YOUTH, PROVIDES CONTINUOUS INPUT TO LEADERSHIP AND PROGRAMMING, AND MENTORING TO OTHER YOUTH IN THE DROP-IN.EMPLOYMENT AND EDUCATION:YOUTHLINK OPERATES AS A NIMBLE, FLEXIBLE, PARTNERSHIP-BASED ORGANIZATION. WITH AN ONSITE CAREER AND EDUCATION PATHWAY CENTER, YOUTHLINK STRENGTHENS THE CAPACITY OF SERVICES OFFERED THROUGH THIS CENTER BY HAVING ONSITE PARTNERS WITH EMPLOYMENT EXPERTISE, INCLUDING GOODWILL EASTER SEALS AND HIRED (CAREER AND EMPLOYMENT AGENCYS) ONSITE WORKING WITH YOUTH TO ASSESS WORK READINESS, DETERMINE CAREER INTERESTS, BUILD RESUMES, IDENTIFY INTERNSHIPS AND JOBS, AND FIND JOB PLACEMENTS FOR YOUTH. YOUTHLINK PROVIDES WRAPAROUND SUPPORT SERVICES TO YOUTH WHILE THEY ARE EXPERIENCING FIRST JOBS. ADDITIONALLY, YOUTHLINK PROVIDES PREPARATION FOR GED, GUIDANCE TO STAY IN HIGH SCHOOL, TRANSITION ASSISTANCE TO ENTER POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION, FINANCIAL AID ASSISTANCE, AND OTHER ASSISTANCE FOR THIS PROCESS AS WELL.YOUTH OPPORTUNITY CENTER:THIS IS A COLLABORATIVE NETWORK OF MULTISERVICE COMMUNITY PARTNERS LOCATED ONSITE TO REDUCE ACCESSIBILITY BARRIERS AND SERVE THE DIVERSE NEEDS OF YOUNG PEOPLE (16-24) AT RISK OF OR EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. YOUTH ACCESSING SERVICES AT THE DROP-IN HAVE ACCESS TO THESE PARTNERS AND YOUTHLINK STAFF WORK WITH THESE PARTNERS TO CREATE "SUPPORT SERVICE BUNDLES" AROUND YOUTH TO FURTHER ENSURE THEIR SUCCESS.DROP-IN / EXTENDED HOURS: PEER SUPPORT GROUP FROM 6PM-8PM EVERY WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR YOUTH THAT HAVE BEEN VICTIMZED OR SEXUALLY EXPLOITED. THE GOAL IS TO CREATE A SAFE PLACE FOR YOUTH TO PROCESS TRAUMA AND UNDERTAKE THEIR JOURNEY TO HEALING.


HOUSING STABILITY: ACCESS TO HOUSING STABILITY RESOURCES IS A PRIORITY FOR YOUTH. THIS STARTS FROM THE FIRST DAY A YOUNG PERSON COMES IN CONTACT WITH A STAFF PERSON. YOUTHLINK IS ONE OF THE LARGEST PROVIDERS OF YOUTH SUPPORT SERVICES IN AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN THE TWIN CITIES.YOUTHLINK PROVIDES SUPPORTIVE HOUSING SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE YOUTH AT 42-UNIT NICOLLET SQUARE APARTMENTS, A PARTNERSHIP WITH BEACON INTERFAITH HOUSING COLLABORATIVE, AND 46 BEDS AT DOWNTOWN VIEW APARTMENTS, A PARTNERSHIP WITH PROJECT FOR PRIDE IN LIVING. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)(CONTINUED FROM PART III) IN ADDITION, YOUTHLINK PROVES SUPPORTIVE HOUSING SERVICES TO YOUTH IN OVER 50 SCATTERED SITE UNITS ANNUALLY. ELIGIBLE YOUTH CAN LEASE A ONE-BEDROOM OR AN EFFICIENCY APARTMENT WHILE SURROUNDED BY AN EFFECTIVE SYSTEM OF SUPPORT. SUPPORT INCLUDES CASE MANAGEMENT AS WELL AS ONSITE ACCESS TO MENTAL AND CHEMICAL HEALTH CARE, EDUCATIONAL AND CAREER SERVICES, GROUP SUPPORT, AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$176,380
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$70,616
Related organizations$0
Government grants $2,115,135
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$2,324,472
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $85,354
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$4,686,603
Total Program Service Revenue$74,529
Investment income $15
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$9,792
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $4,751,355

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