Youth Guidance

Organization Overview

Youth Guidance is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 2003. According to its NTEE Classification (B80) the organization is classified as: Student Services, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Youth Guidance employed 584 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Youth Guidance 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, Youth Guidance generated $59.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 21.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $35.8m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 11.8% 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

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO CREATE AND IMPLEMENT SCHOOL-BASED PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN IN AT-RISK ENVIRONMENTS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL LEARNING HELPS YOUTH TRAVERSE DIFFICULT TERRAIN. WE TEACH YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN TO MAKE POSITIVE CHOICES, AND HELP THEM DEAL WITH THEIR UNIQUE SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL STRUGGLES WHILE STAYING ENGAGED IN SCHOOL. WE GIVE YOUTH THE TOOLS TO SUCCEED THROUGH LIFE-ENHANCING, TRAUMA-INFORMED PROGRAMS AND CHARACTER-DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCES. OUR STAFF WORK WITHIN SCHOOLS TO IDENTIFY YOUTH IN NEED OF COUNSELING SERVICES AND SUPPORT. WE THEN TEAM WITH STUDENTS, TEACHERS, PRINCIPALS AND PARENTS TO CREATE ACTIONABLE PLANS THAT RESULT IN A BRIGHTER AND MORE CERTAIN FUTURE.


COMMUNITY AND AFTER SCHOOL INTEGRATES THE COMER PHILOSOPHY OF SYSTEMIC CHANGE INTO YEAR-ROUND, SCHOOL-BASED OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENT ENGAGEMENT, ACHIEVEMENT AND ENRICHMENT. PROGRAM OFFERINGS ARE AVAILABLE TO PRE-K THROUGH SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN MORE THAN 20 CHICAGO SCHOOLS, SERVING 4,000+ STUDENTS, FAMILIES AND CAREGIVERS EACH YEAR. OUR PROGRAMS ARE STRATEGICALLY DESIGNED TO CREATE SAFE, INTEGRATED, SCHOOL-CENTERED SUPPORTS THAT PROMOTE ACADEMIC AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT. YOUTH ARE TAUGHT TO UTILIZE THEIR OWN INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL STRENGTHS TO OVERCOME SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL BARRIERS TO SCHOOL AND LIFE SUCCESS.


YOUTH WORKFORCE - WHEN EVERY YOUNG PERSON HAS ACCESS TO THE GUIDANCE AND TOOLS THEY NEED TO THRIVE ACADEMICALLY, SOCIALLY AND EMOTIONALLY, WE HELP SECURE A BRIGHTER AND HEALTHIER FUTURE FOR CHICAGO. MORE YOUTH WILL GRADUATE FROM HIGH SCHOOL, GO TO COLLEGE, GET GOOD JOBS, DEVELOP HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS AND STAY OUT OF THE JUSTICE SYSTEM. WE ENCOURAGE YOUTH TO SAY "NO" TO NEGATIVE INFLUENCES AND WASTED POTENTIAL; WE HELP THEM SAY "YES" TO THE FUTURE BY ARMING THEM WITH TANGIBLE TOOLS FOR GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT AND SUCCESS IN ADULTHOOD. YOUTH GUIDANCE'S WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS OFFER CAREER AWARENESS AND DEVELOPMENT SUPPORTS; JOB READINESS TRAINING; JOB PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE; HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION SUPPORT; COLLEGE PREPARATORY ASSISTANCE; AND POST-SECONDARY SUPPORT.


MISCELLANEOUS


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Outsource Partners International
Accounting
$258,637
Southwest Youth And Family Services
Bam Implementation Program
$178,299
The Bridgespan Group
Professional Services
$105,778
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$51,012
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$1,390,073
Related organizations$0
Government grants $21,367,439
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$33,160,981
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $122,685
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$55,969,505
Total Program Service Revenue$1,726,040
Investment income $414,711
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $992,626
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$182,505
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $58,990,353

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 52 grants that Youth Guidance has recieved totaling $4,015,596.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund

New York, NY

PURPOSE: COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES

$753,350
Greenlight Fund Inc

Boston, MA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$611,204
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: K-12 EDUCATION

$500,000
Fidelity Foundation

Boston, MA

PURPOSE: SALARY SUPPORT

$320,000
Bluhm Family Charitable Foundation

Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION

$200,000
Goodman Family Foundation

Skokie, IL

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$168,500
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$128,993
Earnings$196
Ending Balance$129,189

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