National Foster Youth Institute

Organization Overview

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.

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.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Sally Fairman
Executive Director
$157,299
Rebecca Louve Yao
Executive Director
$94,674
Wendy Smith
Chairman
$0
David Herbst
Co-Treasurer
$0
Yolanda Parker
Co-Treasurer
$0
Nii-Quartelai Quartey
Secretary
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
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

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 17 grants that National Foster Youth Institute has recieved totaling $968,619.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
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
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