Advocates For Youth
- Assets
- $14.0m
- Revenue
- $12.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 53
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 04/1980
- Data as of
- 03/2024
- EIN
- 52-1173590
Organization Overview
Advocates For Youth is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1980. According to its NTEE Classification (Q30) the organization is classified as: International Development, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 03/2024, Advocates For Youth employed 53 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Advocates For Youth 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 03/2024, Advocates For Youth generated $12.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $9.8m during the year ending 03/2024. While expenses have increased by 3.3% per year over the past 9 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.
Since 2016, Advocates For Youth has awarded 104 individual grants totaling $2,841,875. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SEE PART III, LINE 1.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
YOUTH EMPOWERMENT: ADVOCATES TRAINS THOUSANDS OF YOUTH ACTIVISTS EACH YEAR TO SERVE AS ADVOCATES AND LEADERS IN THE PROGRESSIVE MOVEMENT. ADVOCATES HELPS THESE EMERGING LEADERS TO SHIFT CULTURAL NARRATIVES AND IMPROVE POLICY AND PRACTICE AT THE LOCAL AND STATE LEVELS, CENTERING THE HEALTH AND RIGHTS OF YOUTH FROM MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES.
SEX EDUCATION: ADVOCATES IS AT THE FOREFRONT OF EFFORTS TO ENSURE THAT YOUNG PEOPLE HAVE ACCESS TO HONEST AND HIGH QUALITY SEX EDUCATION. ADVOCATES' OPEN-SOURCE, LGBT-INCLUSIVE K-12TH GRADE CURRICULUM, "RIGHTS, RESPECT, RESPONSBILITY", IS USED IN MORE THAN 500 SCHOOL DISTRICTS ACROSS THE U.S. REACHING MORE THAN 5 MILLION STUDENTS. ADVOCATES PARTNERS WITH TWO ORGANIZATIONS ON AMAZE.ORG, AN INNOVATIVE SERIES OF ANIMATED VIDEOS COVERING PUBERTY AND TOPICS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE, AGES 10-14, THEIR PARENTS AND EDUCATORS. AFTER SUCCESSFUL TESTING, ADVOCATES ALSO OFFERS A VIRTUAL CLASSROOM AS AN INNOVATIVE OPTION TO TRAIN TEACHERS FROM THEIR OWN COMPUTER TO IMPLEMENT QUALITY SEX EDUCATION IN THEIR CLASSROOMS. STAFF PROVIDES CAPACITY-BUILDING ASSISTANCE AND TRAINING FOR SCHOOL DISTRICTS ACROSS THE COUNTRY.
PUBLIC AFFAIRS: ADVOCATES WORKS TO ENSURE THAT ALL YOUNG PEOPLE HAVE ACCESS TO SEXUAL HEALTH INFORMATION AND SERVICES AND OPPORTUNITIES THAT DRIVE SEXUAL HEALTH EQUITY. ADVOCATES AND ITS YOUTH ACTIVISTS CREATED SEVERAL ADVOCACY CAMPAIGNS TO ENGAGE YOUNG PEOPLE IN EFFORTS TO SHIFT THE NATIONAL NARRATIVE TO ONE THAT RECOGNIZES YOUNG PEOPLE'S RIGHTS, UTILIZING TRADITIONAL MEDIA OUTREACH, SOCIAL MEDIA NETWORKS AND PARTNERSHIPS, AND STORYTELLING. ADVOCATES ALSO CENTERED YOUNG PEOPLE IN EFFORTS TO EDUCATE POLICY MAKERS AT THE FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL LEVELS.
Get More from Intellispect for FreeCreate a free account to get more data, nonprofit salaries, advanced search and more.
Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Allison Agwu Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Naina Dhingra Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Garrett Mize Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Antoinette Jones Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Durryle Brooks Director | Trustee | 0.3 | $0 |
August Clayton Director (until 08/23) | Trustee | 0.3 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Berlin Rosen Media/communications | 3/30/19 | $179,000 |
Tvsmiths Media Services | 3/30/19 | $203,870 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $826,670 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $11,208,427 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,358,250 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $12,035,097 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $383,217 |
| Investment income | $193,162 |
| 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 | $12,629,014 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $45,535 |
| 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. | $523,932 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $233,467 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $4,583,459 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $161,967 |
| Other employee benefits | $323,100 |
| Payroll taxes | $364,752 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $4,360 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $134,403 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,875,059 |
| Advertising and promotion | $60,839 |
| Office expenses | $98,201 |
| Information technology | $37,294 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $463,511 |
| Travel | $487,581 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $299,256 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $31,126 |
| Insurance | $18,346 |
| All other expenses | $33,770 |
| Total functional expenses | $9,771,989 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $150 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $6,033,262 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $5,669,084 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $38,562 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $8,752 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $81,199 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $48,776 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $2,140,731 |
| Total assets | $14,020,516 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $743,682 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $645,519 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $236,237 |
| 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 | $2,227,057 |
| Total liabilities | $3,852,495 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,325,594 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $8,842,427 |
| 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 | $14,020,516 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Advocates For Youth has awarded $21,000 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
NATIONAL AHEC ORGANIZATION PURPOSE: PARTNERSHIP TO EXPLORE AND PILOT STRATEGIC DISSEMINATION OF THE ADOLESCENT REPRODUCTIVE AND SEXUAL HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAM TO HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS AND MEDICAL STUDENTS | $15,000 |
IPAS PURPOSE: PARTNERSHIP WITH EC4EC TO SUPPORT AND UPLIFT YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE FREE THE PILL CAMPAIGN TO ADVOCATE FOR THE AVAILABILITY OF OVER-THE-COUNTER ORAL CONTRACEPTIVES | $6,000 |