Youth Rising is located in Jackson, TN. The organization was established in 2012. According to its NTEE Classification (B12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 09/2023, Youth Rising employed 89 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Youth Rising 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 09/2023, Youth Rising generated $1.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 56.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 49.4% 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
YOUTH LED PROGRAMMING EMPHASIZING EVIDENCE BASED PREVENTION WORK, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, A DROP-IN CENTER, AND IN SCHOOL PEER LED SOCIAL BEHAVIORIAL CHANGE PROGRAMS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROVIDE YOUTH LED SUBSTANCE ABUSE COALITION WORK BY IMPLEMENTING EVIDENCE BASED PREVENTION PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS AT THE DROP-IN CENTER, IN THE COMMUNITY AND WITHIN SCHOOLS. ALSO, PROVIDING POSITIVE OUTLETS AND ENRICHMENT OPPORTUINITIES DURING AND AFTER SCHOOL HOURS TO PREVENT RISKY BEHAVIORS.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasha Locks President And CEO | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $176,667 | 
| Brian Heffner Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 | 
| Catherine Austin Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 | 
| Derik Stevenson Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 | 
| Chris Hart Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 | 
| Will Hawes Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 | 
| Membership dues | $0 | 
| Fundraising events | $0 | 
| Related organizations | $0 | 
| Government grants | $1,458,700 | 
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $452 | 
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 | 
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,459,152 | 
| 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 | $1,459,152 | 
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $0 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 | 
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 | 
| Other salaries and wages | $1,053,523 | 
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 | 
| Other employee benefits | $10,271 | 
| Payroll taxes | $80,151 | 
| Fees for services: Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,049 | 
| Fees for services: Accounting | $12,693 | 
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Other | $13,755 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $35,257 | 
| Office expenses | $52,881 | 
| Information technology | $13,124 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Occupancy | $11,684 | 
| Travel | $55,670 | 
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 | 
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 | 
| Interest | $624 | 
| Payments to affiliates | $0 | 
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 | 
| Insurance | $10,063 | 
| All other expenses | $8,446 | 
| Total functional expenses | $1,412,335 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $298,920 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 | 
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 | 
| 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 | $2,778 | 
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $24,794 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 | 
| Investments—other securities | $0 | 
| Investments—program-related | $0 | 
| Intangible assets | $0 | 
| Other assets | $10,436 | 
| Total assets | $336,928 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $6,138 | 
| 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 | $499,900 | 
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 | 
| Other liabilities | $0 | 
| Total liabilities | $506,038 | 
| Net assets without donor restrictions | -$169,110 | 
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 | 
| 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 | $336,928 |