True North Youth Program is located in Telluride, CO. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (O99) the organization is classified as: Youth Development N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 12/2023, True North Youth Program employed 12 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. True North Youth Program 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, True North Youth Program generated $320.5k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 25.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $268.0k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 34.6% 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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MISSION: TRUE NORTH INSPIRES INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION AND TEACHES SELF-ADVOCACY BY PROVIDING YEAR ROUND POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS FOR TEENS IN OUR RURAL SAN MIGUEL REGION WHO HAVE LIMITED ACCESS TO RESOURCES, OPPORTUNITIES, AND SUPPORT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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TRUE NORTH YOUTH PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS FROM 2023: 1. THERE WERE 260 (154 UNIQUE) TEENAGE PARTICIPANTS IN ALL OF TRUE NORTH'S 2023 PROGRAMS. 2. WE PARTNERED WITH THREE SCHOOL DISTRICTS: TELLURIDE, NORWOOD, AND WEST END. 3. WE OFFERED 31 OUT-OF-SCHOOL PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDED 5,080 HOURS OF EXTRACURRICULAR PROGRAMMING. 4. MORE THAN 150 PARTICIPANTS WERE ABLE TO ATTEND OUR 17 OUT-OF-SCHOOL EXTRACURRICULAR FIELD TRIPS, SPENDING A TOTAL OF 4,012 HOURS ENGAGED IN PROGRAMMING. OUR FIELD TRIPS INCLUDED A WEEK-LONG RIVER RAFTING PROGRAM, AN OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN HOW TO CROSS-COUNTRY SKI, A VISIT TO EQUINE BUSINESSES THROUGHOUT THE REGION, AND MORE! 5. WE OFFERED 13 UNIQUE OUT-OF-SCHOOL COLLEGE ACCESS AND WORKFORCE PLACEMENT PROGRAMS, TAKEN ADVANTAGE OF BY OVER 100 LOCAL TEENS. 6. OUR 25 WEEKLY BASE CAMP AFTER-SCHOOL TUTORING SESSIONS AT THE TELLURIDE HIGH SCHOOL WERE ATTENDED BY 42 UNIQUE PARTICIPANTS; 32 OF THESE ATTENDANTS ATTENDED AT LEAST 3 BASE CAMPS. 7. THROUGH THE 11 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES TRUE NORTH OFFERED, STUDENT VOLUNTEERS PROVIDED 286 HOURS OF VOLUNTARY COMMUNITY SERVICE LABOR FOR LOCAL NONPROFITS. 8. 23 DIFFERENT ADULTS VOLUNTEERED TO HELP WITH TRUE NORTH PROGRAMMING. 9. THROUGH WEEKLY PRESENCE IN TELLURIDE, NORWOOD, AND NUCLA HIGH SCHOOLS, TRUE NORTH STAFF PROVIDED 386 IN-SCHOOL PROGRAM HOURS. A. THIS FIGURE INCLUDES WEEKLY INDIVIDUAL AVAILABILITY AND SUPPORT TO 94 SENIOR STUDENTS ACROSS THE WATERSHED IN THE SPRING (CLASS OF 2023), AND 103 SENIOR STUDENTS IN THE FALL (CLASS OF 2024). B. WE OFFERED 12 COLLEGE ACCESS AND WORKFORCE PLACEMENT WORKSHOPS AND LESSONS . THESE INCLUDED INSTRUCTION ON WORKFORCE RESUMES, INTERVIEW SKILLS AND PREP, FAFSA/CASFA COMPLETION, FINANCIAL AID 101, AND COLLEGE ESSAY WRITING. 10. WE PARTNERED WITH 28 LOCAL BUSINESSES TO LIST SUMMER JOB OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOCAL STUDENTS THROUGH OUR 2023 JOBS CONNECT PROGRAMMING. 11. TRUE NORTH IS CURRENTLY SUPPORTING 29 STUDENTS THROUGH DIRECT IN-HOUSE SCHOLARSHIPS TO COLLEGE AND TRADE SCHOOLS AROUND THE COUNTRY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Vivian Russell Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $83,654 |
Rose Gutfeld Board President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
David Ziegler Board Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Susanne Connolly Board Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jody Miller Board Member At Large | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Matt Lewis Board Member At Large | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $87,022 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $232,736 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $319,758 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $711 |
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 | $320,469 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $147,421 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $5,294 |
Payroll taxes | $11,278 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $2,069 |
Information technology | $2,617 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $4,381 |
Travel | $7,710 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $2,687 |
All other expenses | $2,828 |
Total functional expenses | $268,016 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $411,550 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $411,550 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,267 |
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 | $3,267 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $408,283 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $411,550 |