First Place For Youth is located in Oakland, CA. The organization was established in 2000. According to its NTEE Classification (P32) the organization is classified as: Foster Care, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 06/2022, First Place For Youth employed 166 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. First Place 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 06/2022, First Place For Youth generated $27.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $27.2m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 6.5% per year over the past 7 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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FIRST PLACE FOR YOUTH IS A CALIFORNIA NONPROFIT PUBLIC BENEFIT CORPORATION, WHICH WAS INCORPORATED ON JULY 20, 1999, TO PREVENT POVERTY AND HOMELESSNESS AMONG YOUTH WHO "AGE OUT" OF THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM BY PROVIDING THEM WITH THE RESOURCES AND SUPPORT REQUIRED TO MAKE A SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION TO INDEPENDENT LIVING. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES SERVICES TO YOUTH AGES 16 TO 24, INCLUDING YOUNG PEOPLE WHO ARE CURRENTLY IN FOSTER CARE, AS WELL AS THOSE PREPARING TO, OR WHO RECENTLY HAVE AGED OUT OF THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM. THE ORGANIZATION WORKS TO ENSURE YOUTH HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPERIENCE A SAFE AND SUPPORTED TRANSITION THROUGH A HOUSING PROGRAM, INTENSIVE EMPLOYMENT SERVICES, AN ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT PROGRAM, COUNSELING, YOUTH COMMUNITY CENTER, COLLABORATION WITH OTHER BAY AREA AGENCIES, AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION, ENABLING YOUTH TO GAIN THE SKILLS TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY AND SUCCEED ON THEIR OWN.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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MY FIRST PLACE, A TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM, PROVIDES STABILITY FOR CURRENT AND FORMER FOSTER YOUTH THROUGH SAFE, AFFORDABLE HOUSING, INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT, AND ADVOCACY AND SUPPORT SERVICES. YOUTH RECEIVE SUPPORT WITH MOVE-IN COSTS, RENT, FOOD, SELF-RELIANCE PLANNING, LIFE SKILLS TRAINING, HEALTH AND MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCACY, AND TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE. STEPS TO SUCCESS IS AN ESSENTIAL PART OF THE MY FIRST PLACE PROGRAM, AND PROVIDES CURRENT AND FORMER FOSTER YOUTH WITH ONE-ON-ONE EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT COUNSELING, SUPPORTING THEM IN COMPLETING THEIR HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR GED CERTIFICATE, ENROLLING IN COLLEGE, SECURING FINANCIAL AID, AND ACCESSING TUTORING. STEPS TO SUCCESS ALSO SUPPORTS YOUTH WITH EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE, CAREER PLANNING, AND IN BUILDING THEIR WORKPLACE SKILLS.
YOUTH TRANSITIONS PARTNERSHIP ("YTP") PROVIDES INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT, COACHING AND SKILL BUILDING TO DISCONNECTED AND VULNERABLE YOUTH WITH THE GOAL OF PREVENTING HOMELESSNESS. SERVICES INCLUDE COMMUNITY BASED CASE MANAGEMENT, SKILL BUILDING CLASSES, AND ROUND-THE-CLOCK COACHING TO SUPPORT YOUTH ENGAGEMENT AND SUCCESS IN EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT AND IN THEIR LIVING SITUATION. INTERVENTION STRATEGIES INCLUDE SPECIFIC SKILL BUILDING IN THE AREAS OF EMOTIONAL REGULATION, INTERPERSONAL EFFECTIVENESS, AND DISTRESS TOLERANCE, AS WELL AS CASE COORDINATION ACROSS THE CONTINUUM OF AVAILABLE SERVICES. YTP IS OPERATED IN ALAMEDA COUNTY.
INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS PROGRAM (ILSP) IS OFFERED TO YOUTH IN SAN FRANCISCO AND SOLANO COUNTIES. THROUGH ILSP, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES A FULL RANGE OF SERVICES, INCLUDING EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE, CAREER DEVELOPMENT, FAMILY FINDING AND PERMANENCY SERVICES, LIFE SKILLS WORKSHOPS, AND COMMUNITY EVENTS. FIRST FOUNDATION IS AN EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT PROGRAM WITHIN ILSP THAT BEGINS WITH HIGH SCHOOL SOPHOMORES WHO ARE WILLING TO COMMIT TO THE PROGRAM THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION. THROUGHOUT HIGH SCHOOL, THE ORGANIZATION STAFF MEMBERS PROVIDE ONE-ON-ONE SUPPORT DESIGNED TO HELP INCREASE ON-TIME HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION RATES ALONG WITH WORKSHOPS ON EDUCATIONAL AND SOCIAL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT.
THE GOAL OF THE POLICY, PRACTICE & IMPACT NETWORK IS TO CREATE A GROUP OF PROVIDERS ACROSS THE COUNTRY WHO USE MY FIRST PLACE TO DELIVER STRONG OUTCOMES FOR TRANSITION-AGE YOUTH AND ADVOCATE FOR IMPROVED POLICIES AND SUPPORTS FOR THESE YOUTH IN THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITIES AND AT THE FEDERAL LEVEL. FIRST PLACE PROVIDES NETWORK PARTNERS WITH DEEP TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT IN THE AREAS OF PROGRAM, FUNDRAISING, AND POLICY TO IMPLEMENT THE MY FIRST PLACE MODEL SUCCESSFULLY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Nancy Heinen Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Darryl Glass Board Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Anthony Maggiore Board Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Andrew Monach Board Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Teresa Allen Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Karina Anglada Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
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Ivy Projects Maintenance And Repairs For Youth Apartm | 6/29/22 | $230,709 |
Venture Leadership Consulting Interim Ceo | 6/29/22 | $388,283 |
Alexander C Morris Services Maintenance And Repairs For Youth Apartm | 6/29/22 | $219,358 |
Scotts Cleaning & Maintenance Maintenance And Repairs For Youth Apartm | 6/29/22 | $124,389 |
Dmc Hauling Darnell Camel Maintenance And Repairs For Youth Apartm | 6/29/22 | $109,145 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $19,849,451 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $7,256,175 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $570,863 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $27,105,626 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $11,292 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$10,791 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $27,240,222 |
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. | $821,177 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $128,666 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $8,732,150 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $113,034 |
Other employee benefits | $999,853 |
Payroll taxes | $726,615 |
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 | $734,075 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $117,604 |
Information technology | $383,432 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $1,271,969 |
Travel | $162,363 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $4,886 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $116,546 |
Insurance | $111,475 |
All other expenses | $2,192,554 |
Total functional expenses | $27,177,098 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $7,885,068 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $8,222,661 |
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 | $786,875 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $393,893 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $596,408 |
Total assets | $17,884,905 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,578,769 |
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 | $860,321 |
Total liabilities | $3,439,090 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,904,860 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $9,540,955 |
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 | $17,884,905 |