The Youth Connection Inc

Organization Overview

The Youth Connection Inc is located in Detroit, MI. The organization was established in 2003. According to its NTEE Classification (O05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Youth Connection Inc employed 55 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Youth Connection Inc 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 12/2021, Youth Connection Inc generated $1.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.6m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 8.5% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE YOUTH CONNECTION IS COMMITTED TO CONNECTING ALL YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES IN METRO DETROIT TO A BRIGHTER FUTURE BY PROVIDING QUALITY PROGRAMS AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE WORKFORCE INNOVATION & OPPORTUNITY ACT WIOA YOUTH PROGRAM PROVIDED EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING ACTIVITIES TO ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED YOUTH IN DETROIT AGES 14-24. THE PROGRAM EMPHASIZED CAREER SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AND COLLEGE PREP & INTEGRATED SUMMER & YEAR-ROUND SERVICES FOR YOUTH. YOUTH LEARNED CAREER SOFT SKILLS LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT TEAMWORK AND JOB EXPECTATIONS FOR CAREERS THEY INDICATED AN INTEREST IN. WE PROVIDED YOUTH WITH LIFE-SKILLS TRAINING AND OPPORTUNITIES TO UNDERSTAND THE DUTIES & TASKS NECESSARY FOR SUCCESS IN VARIOUS CAREERS THROUGH CAREER PATHWAYS TRAINING AND INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS.


OUR SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION PROGRAM IS A DYNAMIC PARTICIPANT-CENTERED PROGRAM THAT OPERATES ON DATA AND WORKED TO DECREASE YOUTH SUBSTANCE USE. IT ADDRESSED THE PREVENTION & MISUSE OF ATOD ALCOHOL TOBACCO AND OTHER DRUGS IN METROPOLITAN DETROIT THROUGH THE DELIVERY OF THE FOLLOWING SERVICES TARGETING YOUTH & THEIR IMMEDIATE FAMILIES: BOTVIN LIFESKILLS TRAINING - WE PROVIDED SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION TRAINING TO STUDENTS & YOUNG ADULTS. WE HELPED SLASH ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION RATES CIGARETTE USE AND MARIJUANA USE AMONGST PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS. STRENGTHENING FAMILIES 10-14 - WE LED A FAMILY-FOCUSED EVIDENCE-BASED PREVENTION PROGRAM WITH YOUTH AGES 10-14 AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS. TOPICS WE COVERED INCLUDED SETTING GOALS FAMILY COMMUNICATION AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION. WE ALSO WORKED WITH DWIHN AND DPD IN DETROIT TO CONDUCT TOBACCO VENDOR EDUCATION VISITS TO TOBACCO RETAILERS TO STOP UNDERAGE SALES OF TOBACCO TO MINORS.


I2D2 FIT "N" FAMILY CLUB PROGRAM IS A HEALTH AND NUTRITION PROGRAM THAT IS GEARED TOWARDS CHILDREN BETWEEN THE AGES OF 6-12 AND THEIR PARENTS OR CAREGIVERS. THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO INCREASE FRUIT AND VEGETABLE CONSUMPTION AND EXERCISE WHILE DECREASING SCREEN TIME AND SUGARY DRINKS. PROGRAM DATA SHOWED THAT BOTH PARENTS AND YOUTH GAINED A LOT OF KNOWLEDGE ON HOW TO LEAD HEALTHIER LIVES AND FIND WHAT HEALTHY FOOD OPTIONS WERE AVAILABLE IN THEIR COMMUNITY. WE ALSO BROUGHT EXPERTS IN DIFFERENT KINDS OF EXERCISE PROGRAMS THAT FAMILIES COULD PARTICIPATE IN AND SEE IF IT WORKED FOR THEIR CONTINUED FAMILY ACTIVITY. TO ENCOURAGE AN ACTIVE SUMMER THE YOUTH CONNECTION HAS GIVEN OVER 500 BIKES OVER THE PAST FEW YEARS TO YOUTH AND PARENTS WHO DID NOT HAVE BIKE ACCESS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Grenae Dudley PHD
President CEO
$143,677
Nadine Cook
Vice-Chair
$0
Rick Bergquist
Chairman
$0
John Landis
Secretary
$0
Jennifer Sulik
Director
$0
Regina Daniels Thomas
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $1,388,051
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$315,076
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,703,127
Total Program Service Revenue$0
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 $1,703,127

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that The Youth Connection Inc has recieved totaling $23,267.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Globalgiving Foundation Inc

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: FUNDS RAISED BY GLOBALGIVING AND DISBURSED TO MEET DONOR EXPECTATIONS

$12,625
Community Anti-Drug Coalitions Of America

Alexandria, VA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$6,500
Marshall Mathers Foundation

Encino, CA

PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE AID TO IMPOVERISHED CHILDREN.

$2,500
Michigan First Foundation Inc

Lathrup Village, MI

PURPOSE: COMMUNITY SUPPORT

$1,500
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$142
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