Advocates For Youth

Organization Overview

Advocates For Youth is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1980. According to its NTEE Classification (Q30) the organization is classified as: International Development, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 03/2022, Advocates For Youth employed 43 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Advocates For Youth 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 03/2022, Advocates For Youth generated $9.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $7.8m during the year ending 03/2022. While expenses have increased by 1.0% 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.

Since 2016, Advocates For Youth has awarded 105 individual grants totaling $2,952,875. 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

SEE PART III, LINE 1.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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SEX EDUCATION: ADVOCATES IS AT THE FOREFRONT OF EFFORTS TO ENSURE THAT YOUNG PEOPLE HAVE ACCESS TO HONEST AND HIGH QUALITY SEX EDUCATION. ADVOCATES' OPEN-SOURCE, LGBT-INCLUSIVE K-12TH GRADE CURRICULUM, "RIGHTS, RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY", IS USED IN MORE THAN 100 SCHOOL DISTRICTS ACROSS THE U.S., REACHING MORE THAN 2.5 MILLION STUDENTS. ADVOCATES IS THE LEAD PARTNER ON AMAZE.ORG, AN INNOVATIVE SERIES OF ANIMATED VIDEOS COVERING PUBERTY AND TOPICS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE, THEIR PARENTS AND EDUCATORS. AFTER SUCCESSFUL TESTING, ADVOCATES ALSO OFFERS A VIRTUAL CLASSROOM AS AN INNOVATIVE OPTION TO TRAIN TEACHERS FROM THEIR OWN COMPUTER TO IMPLEMENT QUALITY SEX EDUCATION IN THEIR CLASSROOMS. STAFF PROVIDES CAPACITY-BUILDING ASSISTANCE AND TRAINING FOR SCHOOL DISTRICTS ACROSS THE COUNTRY.


YOUTH EMPOWERMENT: ADVOCATES TRAINS THOUSANDS OF YOUTH ACTIVISTS EACH YEAR TO SERVE AS ADVOCATES AND LEADERS IN THE PROGRESSIVE MOVEMENT. ADVOCATES HELPS THESE EMERGING LEADERS TO SHIFT CULTURAL NARRATIVES AND IMPROVE POLICY AND PRACTICE AT THE LOCAL AND STATE LEVELS, CENTERING THE HEALTH AND RIGHTS OF YOUTH FROM MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES.


PUBLIC AFFAIRS: ADVOCATES WORKS TO ENSURE THAT ALL YOUNG PEOPLE HAVE ACCESS TO SEXUAL HEALTH INFORMATION AND SERVICES AND OPPORTUNITIES THAT DRIVE SEXUAL HEALTH EQUITY. ADVOCATES AND ITS YOUTH ACTIVISTS CREATED SEVERAL ADVOCACY CAMPAIGNS TO ENGAGE YOUNG PEOPLE IN EFFORTS TO SHIFT THE NATIONAL NARRATIVE TO ONE THAT RECOGNIZES YOUNG PEOPLE'S RIGHTS, UTILIZING TRADITIONAL MEDIA OUTREACH, SOCIAL MEDIA NETWORKS AND PARTNERSHIPS, AND STORYTELLING. ADVOCATES ALSO CENTERED YOUNG PEOPLE IN EFFORTS TO EDUCATE POLICY MAKERS AT THE FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL LEVELS.


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Berlin Rosen
Media/communications
$179,000
Tvsmiths
Media Services
$203,870
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $842,565
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$8,661,581
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$9,504,146
Total Program Service Revenue$308,844
Investment income $677
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 $9,825,942

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Advocates For Youth has awarded $123,000 in support to 4 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

EL RIO COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER

Org PageRecipient Profile

Tucson, AZ

PURPOSE: PLANNING GRANT FOR A STATEWIDE DEMONSTRATION PROJECT IN AZ TO INCREASE ACCESS TO REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH SERVICES AMONG YOUTH IN CRISIS THROUGH YOUTH ENGAGEMENT AND SYSTEMS REFORM

$50,000

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: SUPPORT YOUNG PEOPLE WITH THE FREE THE PILL CAMPAIGN AND ADVOCATE FOR THE AVAILABILITY OF ORAL CONTRACEPTIVES OVER-THE-COUNTER

$30,000

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: SUPPORT YOUNG PEOPLE WITH THE FREE THE PILL CAMPAIGN AND ADVOCATE FOR THE AVAILABILITY OF ORAL CONTRACEPTIVES OVER-THE-COUNTER

$30,000

New York, NY

PURPOSE: COLLABORATION TO DEVELOP YOUNG PEOPLE AS STORYTELLERS IN THE YOUTH TESTIFY PROJECT

$13,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Advocates For Youth has recieved totaling $4,500.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Kates Foundation Inc

Norwell, MA

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION

$4,500
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