Youth Activism Project is located in Bethesda, MD. The organization was established in 2004. According to its NTEE Classification (O50) the organization is classified as: Youth Development Programs, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Youth Activism Project employed 10 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Youth Activism Project 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 Activism Project generated $247.8k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 72.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $347.8k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 53.3% per year over the past 4 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:
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THE YOUTH ACTIVISM PROJECT TEACHES TEENS MOVEMENT-BUILDING SKILLS TO MAKE POLICY IMPACT AT ALL LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT. WE ENVISION A WORLD IN WHICH YOUTH ACTIVISM IS THE NORM, NOT THE EXCEPTION. WE KNOW THAT EVEN THOUGH MANY YOUNG PEOPLE ARE NOT OLD ENOUGH TO VOTE, THEY STILL WIELD REAL INFLUENCE WITH ELECTED OFFICIALS AND OTHER DECISION-MAKERS. OUR ORGANIZATION PROMOTES YOUTH-ORGANIZED CAMPAIGNS IN THE US AND ABROAD THAT DIAGNOSE PROBLEMS AND PROPOSE SOLUTIONS TO THEIR LOCAL DECISION MAKERS AND OFFICIALS (LIKE SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS), COMMUNITY ELDERS, AND ELECTED OFFICIALS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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YAP'S CORE PROGRAM IS THE ACTIVATION HUB, AN ONLINE NETWORK CREATED & LED BY TEENS TO HELP THEIR PEERS BUILD THE SKILLS, RELATIONSHIPS, & RESOURCES TO LEAD POLICY ADVOCACY & ORGANIZING CAMPAIGNS TO DRIVE SYSTEMIC CHANGE LEADING TO RACIAL & SOCIAL JUSTICE.
YAP'S SECOND CORE PROGRAM IS SUPPORT FOR YOUTH ORGANIZERS TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT LOCAL ADVOCACY CAMPAIGNS AROUND ISSUES OF CONCERN TO YOUTH IN THEIR COMMUNITY. IN 2022, YAP WAS ABLE TO REACH OVER 600 YOUTH ACROSS THE UNITED STATES WITH OUR CIVIC LEADERSHIP PROGRAMMING.
CONSULTING AND TRAINING - YAP PROVIDES FEE-FOR-SERVICE TRAINING WORKSHOPS AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO OTHER NONPROFITS ON YOUTH LEADERSHIP AND EMPOWERMENT PRACTICES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Anika Manzoor Chief Executive Officer | Officer | 40 | $60,466 |
Joy Brungardt Chief Operations Officer | Officer | 40 | $29,138 |
Fatou Dia Deputy Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $24,641 |
Aria Miles Chair, Board Of Directors | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Brian Callahan Treasurer, Board Of Directors | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Hilary Binder-Aviles Director, Board Of Directors | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $185,480 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $185,480 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $62,270 |
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 | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $247,750 |
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. | $114,245 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $109,730 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $4,766 |
Other employee benefits | $2,432 |
Payroll taxes | $63,052 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $21,000 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $4,220 |
Office expenses | $8,565 |
Information technology | $1,241 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $1,688 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $15,970 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $899 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $347,808 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $12,000 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $50,366 |
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 | $62,366 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $21,000 |
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 | $21,000 |
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 | $41,366 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $62,366 |