Youth Ambassadors Inc is located in Kansas City, MO. The organization was established in 2012. According to its NTEE Classification (A25) the organization is classified as: Arts Education, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Youth Ambassadors Inc employed 280 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Youth Ambassadors 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, Youth Ambassadors Inc generated $806.4k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 18.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $704.7k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 17.6% per year over the past 8 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
YOUTH AMBASSADORS IS AN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM DESIGNED TO EMPOWER UNDERSERVED TEENAGE YOUTH WITH IMPORTANT LIFE SKILLS, SOFT JOB SKILLS, CREATIVE EXPRESSION, AND ADULT MENTORS, HELPING THEM BECOME FUTURE COMMUNITY LEADERS WILLING AND ABLE TO WORK FOR POSITIVE CHANGE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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YOUTH AMBASSADORS EMPOWERS UNDERSERVED TEENS, AGES 14-18 THROUGH SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING, TRAUMA HEALING, VIOLENCE PREVENTION, AND SKILL TRAINING. YOUTH AMBASSADORS SERVES UP TO 300 YOUTH ANNUALLY THROUGH SUMMER AND ACADEMIC YEAR PROGRAMMING. YOUTH AMBASSADORS TEACHES SELF-EFFICACY THROUGH PROGRAMS DURING NON-SCHOOL HOURS WHEN YOUTH ARE MOST SUSCEPTIBLE TO NEGATIVE INFLUENCES. THROUGH CREATIVE PROGRAMMING, AMBASSADORS GAIN THE NECESSARY TOOLS NEEDED TO CONTINUE THEIR EDUCATION AND/OR ENTER THE JOB MARKET SUCCESSFULLY. THROUGH SPECIALIZED TRAINING COURSES, AMBASSADORS LEARN BANKING SKILLS, AND FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY, WORKPLACE PARAMETERS, AND PERSONAL ACCOUNTABILITY. STUDENTS STRENGTHEN THEIR SKILLS THROUGH TRAINING COURSES SUCH AS HEALTH & WELLNESS, YOUTH ENTREPRENEURSHIP, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, LIFE & JOB SKILLS, CREATIVE EXPRESSION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Monique Johnston PHD Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $81,818 |
Cass Butler PHD President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Margaret Carmody Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Brett Cooper Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Brandon Haverty Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Nikki Hutson Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $234 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $110,002 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $156,876 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $539,536 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $5,392 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $806,648 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$335 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $806,388 |
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. | $81,818 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $49,091 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $429,093 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $48,058 |
Fees for services: Management | $292 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $18,236 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $31,684 |
Advertising and promotion | $15,935 |
Office expenses | $13,968 |
Information technology | $20,298 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $13,640 |
Travel | $913 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,821 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,263 |
Insurance | $6,327 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $704,662 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $279,706 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $320,043 |
Accounts receivable, net | $526 |
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 | $1,530 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,907 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $605,712 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $16,250 |
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 | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $16,250 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $410,231 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $179,231 |
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 | $605,712 |