Emerald Youth Foundation is located in Knoxville, TN. The organization was established in 1992. According to its NTEE Classification (O50) the organization is classified as: Youth Development Programs, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Emerald Youth Foundation employed 265 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Emerald Youth Foundation 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 12/2023, Emerald Youth Foundation generated $21.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $9.5m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 12.1% per year over the past 9 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:
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EMERALD YOUTH FOUNDATION SERVES URBAN YOUTH, ELEMENTARY THROUGH YOUNG ADULT UP TO APPROXIMATELY 25 YEARS OLD, THROUGH A COMPREHENSIVE AND CHRISTIAN MINISTRY OF FAITH, EDUCATION AND SPORTS PROGRAMS IMPLEMENTED THROUGH A NETWORK OF NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCHES. EMERALD YOUTH FOUNDATION'S PROGRAMS INCLUDE: JUST LEAD, A NEIGHBORHOOD MINISTRY MODEL WHICH IMBEDS YOUTH WORKERS TOGETHER WITH CHURCHES ACROSS THE CITY TO PROVIDE AFTERSCHOOL, DISCIPLESHIP, SUMMER AND MENTORING EXPERIENCES; EMERALD YOUTH FELLOWS, A PROGRAM IN WHICH A SELECT GROUP OF GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS ARE CHOSEN TO RECEIVE INTENSIVE MENTORING, CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP TRAINING, AND COLLEGE/CAREER GUIDANCE TO HELP THEM TRANSITION INTO POST-SECONDARY TRAINING AND HELP THEM MOVE INTO THEIR PROFESSIONAL LIVES AND SERVANT LEADERSHIP ROLES; AND EMERALD YOUTH SPORTS, A COLLABORATION BETWEEN THE FOUNDATION AND FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES THAT PROVIDES CARING CHRISTIAN MINISTRY AND PRE-GAME DEVOTIONALS, ALONG WITH HIGH QUALITY CLINIC
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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EMERALD YOUTH FOUNDATION SERVES URBAN YOUTH, ELEMENTARY THROUGH YOUNG ADULT UP TO APPROXIMATELY 25 YEARS OLD, THROUGH A COMPREHENSIVE AND CHRISTIAN MINISTRY OF FAITH, EDUCATION AND SPORTS PROGRAMS IMPLEMENTED THROUGH A NETWORK OF NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCHES AND COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Steve Diggs Executive Di | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $184,506 |
Rick Barnes Trustee | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Mike Campbell Trustee | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Kathryn Eggleston Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Keith Gray Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Doug Harris Trustee | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $296,490 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $19,304,042 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $179,459 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $19,600,532 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $245,342 |
| Investment income | $775,511 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $6,258 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $21,054,784 |
| 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. | $184,506 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $4,951,642 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $139,080 |
| Other employee benefits | $621,306 |
| Payroll taxes | $385,307 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $90,000 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $226,002 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $22,498 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,080,565 |
| Insurance | $121,822 |
| All other expenses | $894,681 |
| Total functional expenses | $9,518,744 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $518,938 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,561,847 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $12,438,722 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $85,351 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $4,072,851 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $89,786 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $7,431,536 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,345,434 |
| Investments—other securities | $2,597,873 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $5,800 |
| Total assets | $32,148,138 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $19,039 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $21,059 |
| Total liabilities | $40,098 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $14,688,437 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $17,419,603 |
| 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 | $32,148,138 |