National Center For Youth Law
- Assets
- $25.3m
- Revenue
- $13.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 117
- Location
- Oakland, CA
- Founding
- 09/1978
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 94-2506933
Organization Overview
National Center For Youth Law is located in Oakland, CA. The organization was established in 1978. According to its NTEE Classification (I80) the organization is classified as: Legal Services, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2023, National Center For Youth Law employed 117 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. National Center For Youth Law 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, National Center For Youth Law generated $13.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $19.0m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 17.3% 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.
Since 2016, National Center For Youth Law has awarded 101 individual grants totaling $5,888,578. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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OUR MISSION IS TO CENTER YOUTH THROUGH IMPACT LITIGATION, POLICY ADVOCACY, COLLABORATION AND RESEARCH THAT FUNDAMENTALLY TRANSFORMS OUR NATION'S APPROACH TO EDUCATION, HEALTH, IMMIGRATION, FOSTER CARE, AND YOUTH JUSTICE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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COMPASSIONATE EDUCATION SYSTEMS (CES FORMERLY KNOWN AS FOSTERED): THIS PROGRAM OF NATIONAL CENTER FOR YOUTH LAW ("NCYL") IMPROVES THE SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, RELATIONAL, AND EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES FOR YOUTH IN FOSTER CARE, THE JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM, AND YOUTH EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. THE CES TEAM COLLABORATES WITH STATE AND LOCAL AGENCIES THROUGH DEMONSTRATION SITES TO ENSURE THAT THE VOICES OF YOUNG PEOPLE ARE CENTRAL TO THE DECISION-MAKING PROCESS ON ISSUES THAT IMPACT THEIR LIVES, BUILDING HEALING-CENTERED SCHOOL AND AGENCY CULTURES, AND ENSURING EFFECTIVE COORDINATION AMONGST SCHOOLS, COMMUNITY AND PUBLIC AGENCIES. THIS TEAM CURRENTLY OPERATES AS A STATEWIDE PROGRAM IN ARIZONA FOCUSED ON FOSTER YOUTH AND DEMONSTRATION SITES IN FOUR CALIFORNIA COUNTIES. SITES IN LOS ANGELES AND CONTRA COSTA COUNTIES FOCUS ON YOUTH IN FOSTER CARE, SANTA CLARA COUNTY FOCUSES ON YOUTH IN THE JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM, AND IN MONTEREY THE FOCUS IS ON YOUTH WHO ARE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS.
HEALTH & INFORMATION: NCYL LEADS THE REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH EQUITY PROJECT FOR FOSTER YOUTH, A COLLECTIVE IMPACT INITIATIVE THAT PARTNERS WITH YOUTH WITH LIVED EXPERIENCES IN THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM AND MULTIPLE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE AGENCIES TO DISMANTLE SYSTEM-LEVEL BARRIERS THAT IMPEDE YOUTH IN FOSTER CARE FROM ACCESSING SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE AND EDUCATION. OUR COLLABORATIVE RESPONSES TO COMMERCIAL SEXUAL EXPLOITATION INITIATIVE BRINGS TOGETHER PUBLIC AGENCIES AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO CHANGE PERCEPTIONS, BUILD TRUST, DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT POLICY, AND TRANSFORM SYSTEMS AND COMMUNITY RESPONSES TO COMMERCIAL SEXUAL EXPLOITATION TO ENSURE SURVIVORS ARE SUPPORTED TO HEAL AND THRIVE. FINALLY, OUR HEALTH TEAM WORKS TO ENSURE THAT YOUTH ACROSS THE COUNTRY CAN ACCESS CONFIDENTIAL HEALTHCARE, INCLUDING MENTAL HEALTHCARE, AND THAT HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS UNDERSTAND THE LAWS THAT IMPACT THEIR WORK WITH ADOLESCENTS.
JUVENILE JUSTICE: NCYL'S YOUTH JUSTICE AND JUSTICE & EQUITY CAMPAIGNS ARE TRANSFORMING THE YOUTH JUSTICE SYSTEM AND WORKING TO END THE USE OF JUVENILE FINES AND FEES IN STATES ACROSS THE COUNTRY. IN THESE AREAS, NCYL WORKS ON COLLECTIVE IMPACT CAMPAIGNS THAT LEVERAGE COALITION BUILDING, COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES, TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, AND THE DIRECT ENGAGEMENT OF YOUTH AND FAMILIES TO CREATE CHANGES BASED ON PRINCIPLES OF HEALTHY YOUTH DEVELOPMENT TO JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM POLICIES AND PRACTICES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Mary Bissell President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mona Tawatao Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Denise Forte Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Brian Rocca Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Elida Bautista Board Member (end 9/23) | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Peter B Edelman Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Child Trends Incorporated Program Evaluation | 12/30/23 | $103,698 |
Seedling Consulting Group Llc Program Evaluation | 12/30/23 | $341,421 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $4,275,711 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $6,975,788 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $11,251,499 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,077,347 |
| Investment income | $240,084 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $363,139 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $13,795,088 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,101,009 |
| 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. | $1,060,885 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $632,644 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $9,964,011 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $389,165 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,447,107 |
| Payroll taxes | $782,402 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $30,900 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,487,866 |
| Advertising and promotion | $8,166 |
| Office expenses | $437,515 |
| Information technology | $550,530 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $858,029 |
| Travel | $380,346 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $53,936 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $62,997 |
| Insurance | $67,048 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $19,032,286 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $560,752 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $4,297,995 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $4,697,292 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,006,365 |
| 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 | $348,166 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $61,111 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $13,294,233 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $990,895 |
| Total assets | $25,256,809 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,696,114 |
| 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 | $1,019,302 |
| Total liabilities | $2,715,416 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $13,367,663 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $9,173,730 |
| 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 | $25,256,809 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, National Center For Youth Law has awarded $1,107,009 in support to 18 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
CHILDREN'S LAW CENTER OF CALIFORNIA PURPOSE: Collaborative Responses to Commercial Sexual Exploitation sub-grant | $206,500 |
COMMUNITY INITIATIVES PURPOSE: Training and in-session coaching | $60,000 |
COMMUNITY PARTNERS PURPOSE: Participatory research project regarding resource inequities | $15,000 |
DESTINATION INNOVATION PURPOSE: Support for Transformative Justice Fellowship | $31,400 |
ALLIANCE FOR CHILDREN'S RIGHTS PURPOSE: To support development of a resilient collective impact campaign and related activities that will increase access to reproductive and sexual health care and information, and in the long run, significantly reduce the number of unwanted pregnancies in foster youth in Los Angeles County. | $20,000 |
FOSTERING UNITY PURPOSE: Youth Justice Initiative sub-grant | $38,133 |