Youth & Opportunity United Inc is located in Evanston, IL. The organization was established in 1973. According to its NTEE Classification (O99) the organization is classified as: Youth Development N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Youth & Opportunity United Inc employed 92 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Youth & Opportunity United 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 06/2022, Youth & Opportunity United Inc generated $3.2m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (14.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.9m during the year ending 06/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2016, Youth & Opportunity United Inc has awarded 23 individual grants totaling $748,208. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
YOUTH & OPPORTUNITY UNITED INC. IN A NOT-FOR-PROFIT, YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AGENCY THAT PROVIDES SERVICES AND LEADERSHIP TO MEET THE EMERGING NEEDS OF YOUNG PEOPLE AND THEIR FAMILIES IN OUR COMMUNITY. Y.O.U.'S GOAL
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
Y.O.U. PROVIDES A HOLISTIC SET OF SERVICES - INCLUDING ENRICHMENT, SUMMER LEARNING, PARENTAL ENGAGEMENT, CLINICAL COUNSELING, AND STREET OUTREACH - TO REALIZE THE FULL POTENTIAL OF EVERY YOUNG PERSON. Y.O.U. PARTNERS WITH FAMILIES, SCHOOLS, AND THE COMMUNITY TO PROVIDE ACADEMIC, SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL, AND ENRICHMENT SUPPORT TO CLOSE THE OPPORTUNITY GAP AND PREPARE ALL YOUTH FOR POST-SECONDARY AND LIFE SUCCESS.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Abigail Butkus Board Of Directors | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Adele Martel Board Of Directors | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Alisya Williamson Board Of Directors | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Barbara Shwom Board Of Directors | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Clarence Weaver Board Of Directors | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
David Hill Board Of Directors | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $76,440 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,889,648 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,019,454 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,985,542 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $28,553 |
| Investment income | $87,573 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $73,285 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,232,601 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $60,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $5,611 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $272,665 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $58,719 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,108,240 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $20,101 |
| Other employee benefits | $226,530 |
| Payroll taxes | $191,410 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $27,919 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $15,633 |
| Fees for services: Other | $179,670 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $77,546 |
| Information technology | $21,618 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $94,479 |
| Travel | $11,429 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $35,477 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $16,958 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $166,363 |
| Insurance | $26,536 |
| All other expenses | $13,145 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,904,669 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,377,171 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $978,473 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $119,423 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $698,744 |
| 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 | $60,330 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $5,604,493 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,659,337 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $12,497,971 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $198,317 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $5,663 |
| 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 | $203,980 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $9,052,912 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,241,079 |
| 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 | $12,497,971 |
Over the last fiscal year, Youth & Opportunity United Inc has awarded $71,000 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
CITY OF EVANSTON PURPOSE: YOUTH SERVICES | $66,000 |
SKOKIEMORTON GROVE SCHOOL DISTRICT PURPOSE: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SERVICES | $5,000 |