Youth Conservation Corps
- Assets
- $673.3k
- Revenue
- $1.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 23
- Location
- Waukegan, IL
- Founding
- 05/1995
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 36-3993578
Organization Overview
Youth Conservation Corps is located in Waukegan, IL. The organization was established in 1995. According to its NTEE Classification (C30) the organization is classified as: Natural Resources Conservation & Protection, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Youth Conservation Corps employed 23 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Youth Conservation Corps 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 Conservation Corps generated $1.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 5.7% 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
MENTOR AND EMPOWER YOUNG ADULTS TO SUCCEED THROUGH EDUCATION AND TRAINING IN LIFE SKILLS, CAREER PATHWAYS, AND ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
DOL/YOUTHBUILD PROGRAM: PROVIDES OPPORTUNITY YOUTH AGES 16-24 WITH A FIVE-DAY A WEEK, SIX-MONTH EDUCATION AND CAREER TRAINING PROGRAM. MEMBERS WORK TOWARD EARNING THEIR GED OR HSD, OSHA 10 SAFETY CERTIFICATION, AND NCCER CONSTRUCTION OR COMPTIA IT CERTIFICATION. MEMBERS LEARN LIFE SKILLS AND CAREER READINESS SKILLS, BUILD AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND PROVIDE COMMUNITY SERVICE.
SUMMER PROGRAM: PROVIDES EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION TO LAKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE STUDENTS INTERESTED IN PRESERVING LAKE COUNTY'S WETLANDS, PRAIRIES, AND WOODLANDS. THE STUDENTS ALSO EARN EDUCATION AWARDS.
GRADUATE PROGRAM: PROVIDES YOUNG ADULTS WHO HAVE A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA WITH 4-6 MONTHS OF ADVANCED CAREER TRAINING IN SPECIFIC CONSTRUCTION TRADES OR HIGH-WAGE, HIGH-DEMAND JOBS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jennifer Yonan Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $96,880 |
Michael Papierniak Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Steve Bjorklund Vice-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jim Garlow Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Maria Warden Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Robert Shears Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $114,106 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,251,269 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $186,117 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $2,597 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,551,492 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $7 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$3,858 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $1,740 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,549,381 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $78,341 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $109,237 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $10,181 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $605,380 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $7,499 |
| Other employee benefits | $94,111 |
| Payroll taxes | $63,796 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,500 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $51,944 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $107,751 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $6,725 |
| Information technology | $37,099 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $26,588 |
| Travel | $928 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $9,237 |
| Interest | $7,448 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $27,958 |
| Insurance | $34,950 |
| All other expenses | $36,735 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,462,968 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $86,975 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $58,329 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $143,728 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $4,246 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $379,978 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $673,256 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $71,607 |
| 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 | $166,492 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $24,502 |
| Total liabilities | $262,601 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $315,166 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $95,489 |
| 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 | $673,256 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 8 grants that Youth Conservation Corps has recieved totaling $363,617.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Youthbuild Usa Inc Rockford, IL | | $213,315 |
Youthbuild Usa Inc Roxbury, MA PURPOSE: TO CREATE A SOLID MENTORING COMPONENT IN YOUTHBUILD PROGRAMS.TO SUPPORT BUIL | $91,235 |
Healthcare Foundation Of Northern Lake County Grayslake, IL PURPOSE: HEALTHCARE | $40,000 |
Dollar General Literacy Foundation Goodlettsville, TN PURPOSE: ADULT LITERACY | $7,000 |
Sunrise Rotary Club Charitable Projects Foundation Of Libertyville, IL PURPOSE: TO FUND CHARITABLE OPERATIONS | $6,000 |
Dr Scholl Foundation Northbrook, IL PURPOSE: YOUTHBUILD GRADUATE CONSTRUCTION CREW PROGRAM | $5,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Environmental Law & Policy Center Of The Midwest Chicago, IL | $29,555,388 | $9,913,575 |
Whiterock Conservancy Coon Rapids, IA | $23,838,581 | $11,211,658 |
Whitetails Unlimited Inc Sturgeon Bay, WI | $13,644,275 | $8,358,134 |
Trees Forever Inc Marion, IA | $2,919,992 | $4,619,132 |
Friends Of The Forest Preserves Chicago, IL | $2,339,708 | $3,844,293 |
Cub Consumer Education And Researchfund Chicago, IL | $1,338,722 | $2,229,787 |
Natural Resources Foundation Of Wisconsin Inc Madison, WI | $20,136,945 | $3,445,267 |
Rockford Park District Foundation Rockford, IL | $12,140,092 | $2,792,134 |
Heartlands Conservancy Belleville, IL | $3,430,960 | $703,873 |
The Stenning Byron, IL | $0 | -$92,902 |
Eastern Kentucky Pride Inc Somerset, KY | $815,885 | $1,558,809 |
Rooted Wi Inc Madison, WI | $3,633,286 | $971,353 |