National Foster Youth Institute is located in Los Angeles, CA. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (O11) the organization is classified as: Single Organization Support, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 06/2021, National Foster Youth Institute employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. National Foster Youth Institute 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 06/2021, National Foster Youth Institute generated $1.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 10.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $940.1k during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 5.4% per year over the past 6 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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NATIONAL FOSTER YOUTH INSTITUTE AIMS TO TRANSFORM THE CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM AND VASTLY IMPROVE OUTCOMES FOR FOSTER YOUTH.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS: NFYI'S PROGRAMS TRAIN THE NEXT GENERATION OF FOSTER YOUTH TO TRANSFORM THE CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM. NFYI TRAINS MEMBERS IN COMMUNITY ORGANIZING, CRITICAL THINKING, PROGRAM ANALYSIS AND DESIGN, POLICY, LEADERSHIP AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND COMMUNICATION. THESE TRAININGS ARE VITAL TO MOBILIZING FOSTER YOUTH AND PARTNERING WITH POLICY MAKERS TO CREATE SYSTEMATIC CHANGE WITHIN THE CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM. NFYI AIMS TO BE AT THE FOREFRONT OF ALL CHILD WELFARE POLICY REFORM AND CREATION. THE GOAL IS FOR POLICY MAKERS TO HARNESS THE EXPERTISE FOSTER YOUTH HAVE WHENEVER DEVELOPING NEW PROGRAMS AND POLICY. SINCE 2012, NFYI HAS ELEVATED THE VOICES OF HUNDREDS OF CURRENT AND FORMER FOSTER YOUTH RESULITNG IN TRANSFORMATIVE CHANGE WITHIN THE CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM, A CULTURE SHIFT AMONG DECISION MAKERS, AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND ORGANIZING SKILLS AMONG THESE YOUTH. PARTICIPANTS IN THE 2019 SHADOW DAY PROGRAM EDUCATED AND MAINTAINED CONTACT WITH MEMBERS OF CONGRESS ABOUT THE LACK OF HEALTH CARE COVERAGE FOR FOSTER YOUTH WHO MOVE OUT OF THEIR HOME STATE. AFTER HEARING THE STORIES AND EXPERIENCES OF NFYI MEMBERS WHO STRUGGLED WITH HEALTH CARE, REPRESENTATIVES INTRODUCED THE DOSHA JOI IMMEDIATE COVERAGE FOR FOSTER YOUTH ACT (H.R. 6959). THE BILL WAS NAMED AFTER A 2019 SHADOW DAY PARTICIAPNT WHO PASSED AWAY AFTER CONTRACTING CORONAVIRUS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Sally Fairman Executive Director | 40 | $157,299 | |
Rebecca Louve Yao Executive Director | 40 | $94,674 | |
Wendy Smith Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
David Herbst Co-Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Yolanda Parker Co-Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Nii-Quartelai Quartey Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $318,188 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $25,000 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $890,733 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,233,921 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $22 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,233,943 |
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. | $94,674 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $13,939 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $484,944 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $50,301 |
Payroll taxes | $47,194 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $23,761 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $12,148 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $12,100 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $9,055 |
Information technology | $16,640 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $65,122 |
Travel | $5,768 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $5,014 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,327 |
Insurance | $5,543 |
All other expenses | $27,750 |
Total functional expenses | $940,051 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $253,971 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $857,562 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $34,000 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $8,708 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,017 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $3,959 |
Total assets | $1,161,217 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $35,003 |
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 | $107,160 |
Total liabilities | $142,163 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $409,220 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $609,834 |
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 | $1,161,217 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 17 grants that National Foster Youth Institute has recieved totaling $968,619.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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The@barry And Wendy Meyer Charitable Foundation Encino, CA PURPOSE: TO IMPROVE OUTCOMES FOR FOSTER YOUTH | $300,000 |
Ford Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
Rockefeller Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: TOWARD THE COSTS OF EFFORTS TO ADDRESS THE IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON THE CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM AND ISSUES THAT PREVENT FOSTER YOUTH FROM OBTAINING ECONOMIC MOBILITY | $100,000 |
Marguerite Casey Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. | $75,000 |
Casey Family Programs Seattle, WA PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT WEEK-LONG VIRTUAL ADVOCACY CONVENING FOR CURRENT OR FORMER FOSTER YOUTH ACROSS THE NATION | $75,000 |
The California Endowment Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: STRENGTHENING LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT FOR FOSTER YOUTH HEALTH: TO SUPPORT LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZING TO ADVANCE HEALTH AND RACIAL EQUITY AMONG FOSTER YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY. | $67,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Boy Scouts Of America Inc Trust Fund Mt Diablo Silverado Council Trust Pleasant Hill, CA | $0 | $314,458 |
Ywca Gla Urban Campus Development Corporation Los Angeles, CA | $81,143,848 | $4,360,754 |
Irving J Symons Foundation For Tuolumne County Sonora, CA | $45,050,468 | $3,296,590 |
Stanislaus Family Justice Center Foundation Modesto, CA | $1,244,098 | $1,809,513 |
Boy Scouts Of America Santa Barbara, CA | $4,318,972 | $387,061 |
National Foster Youth Institute Los Angeles, CA | $1,161,217 | $1,233,943 |
Ymca Of San Diego Jrfy Inc San Diego, CA | $17,953,000 | $250,000 |
Jessie & Carl Wente Char Tr 812489 Las Vegas, NV | $6,694,002 | $427,993 |
Spirituality For Kids International Inc Los Angeles, CA | $2,143,647 | $192,659 |
Friends Of Explorer Post 58 Portland, OR | $381,199 | $372,067 |
Friends Of St Lawrence-Watts Youth Center Los Angeles, CA | $520,716 | $337,952 |
Girl Scouts Of Southern Arizona Properties Inc Tucson, AZ | $5,177,826 | $273,147 |