American Youthworks

Organization Overview

American Youthworks is located in Austin, TX. The organization was established in 1981. According to its NTEE Classification (B28) the organization is classified as: Special Education, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 08/2021, American Youthworks employed 279 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. American Youthworks 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 08/2021, American Youthworks generated $7.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $7.9m during the year ending 08/2021. While expenses have increased by 8.7% per year over the past 6 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO CONNECT DIVERSE GROUPS OF YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH EDUCATION, SUPPORTIVE SERVICES, AND CAREER TRAINING THROUGH SERVICE-LEARNING PROJECTS THAT ADDRESS CRITICAL ISSUES IN THE COMMUNITY, SUCH AS BUILDING MICRO HOMES FOR INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS, REBUILDING COMMUNITIES AFTER NATURAL DISASTERS, ADDRESSING ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE, AND CREATING ACCCESS TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND HEALTHCARE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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AMERICAN YOUTHWORKS' YOUTHBUILD AUSTIN IS A COMPREHENSIVE AMERICORPS PROGRAM THAT OFFERS YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS AGES 17-24 WHO MAY BE DISCONNECTED FROM ACADEMIC AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, AN INDIVIDUALIZED LEARNING EXPERIENCE, CAREER DEVELOPMENT, AND A SUPPORTIVE NETWORK. THE BLENDED PROGRAM MODEL COMBINES EDUCATION, VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND SUPPORT SERVICES SUCH AS GUIDANCE TO POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION, JOB PLACEMENT, CHILDCARE, AND MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES. MANY OF THE YOUNG PEOPLE ENROLLED IN THE PROGRAM ARE FROM UNDERINVESTED COMMUNITIES AND MAY FACE BARRIERS TO RECONNECTING, INCLUDING EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS, PREGNANCY OR PARENTING, AND FOSTER CARE OR COURT INVOLVEMENT. PARTICIPANTS DEVELOP INDIVIDUALIZED LEARNING PLANS WITH PROGRAM SUPPORT STAFF TO EARN THEIR GED IN THE GROWING INDUSTRIES OF GREEN CONSTRUCTION, IT/GRAPHIC DESIGN OR HEALTHCARE, AND ACCESS WRAPAROUND SERVICES TO SUPPORT THEIR PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT.


AMERICAN YOUTHWORKS' CONSERVATION CORPS IS AN AMERICORPS NATIONAL SERVICE PROGRAM ACCREDITED BY THE CORPS NETWORK AND HEADQUARTERED IN AUSTIN, TX, WITH OPERATING SITES IN HOUSTON, TX AND BATON ROUGE, LA. EVERY YEAR, THE PROGRAM ENGAGES 125-150 YOUNG ADULTS AGES 18-28 AND FROM DIVERSE BACKGROUNGS IN CONSERVATION EDUCATION AND TRAINING THROUGH ON-SITE CONSERVATION PROJECTS AND NATURAL DISASTER EVENTS. PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS LEARN THE SKILLS NEEDED TO ADDRESS CRITICAL ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES TO SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY AND EARN INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS. THROUGH LOCAL AND NATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS WITH ENTITIES SUCH AS CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE, AND NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, CONSERVATION CREWS CONTRIBUTE TO THE STEWARDSHIP OF NATIONAL, STATE AND LOCAL PARKS AND PRESERVES, AND ARE DEPLOYED BY FEMA TO RESTORE COMMUNITIES DURING INITIAL PHASES OF NATURAL DISASTER RESPONSE AND RECOVERY. THE OUTDOOR EXPERIENCE ALONG WITH JOB SKILLS TRAINING BUILDS CONFIDENCE, TEAMWORK AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS WHILE INSPIRING PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT AND PREPARING FOR WORK IN THE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTORS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Michael Parc Smith
Chief Executive Officer
$143,691
Tammy El-Tawil
Director Of Finance
$102,052
Natalie Kunkel
Treasurer
$0
Margarine Beaman
Vice President
$0
Tammy Benton
Secretary
$0
Aaron Lee
President
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $4,196,410
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$993,818
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$5,190,228
Total Program Service Revenue$2,241,424
Investment income $204,786
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income -$7,921
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $7,797
Net Income from Fundraising Events $144,445
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $7,780,759

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 21 grants that American Youthworks has recieved totaling $1,230,375.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Youthbuild Usa Inc

Roxbury, MA

PURPOSE: TO CREATE A SOLID MENTORING COMPONENT IN YOUTHBUILD PROGRAMS.TO SUPPORT BUIL

$472,443
The Onestar Foundation

Austin, TX

PURPOSE: AMERICORPS SUB-GRANT

$246,861
Austin Community Foundation

Austin, TX

PURPOSE: FOR SUPPORT OF SPECIFIC SERVEAUSTIN PROGRAMS/OUTCOMES

$135,900
Genevieve And Ward Orsinger Foundation

San Antonio, TX

PURPOSE: 2022 STRENGTHENING THE FAMILY UNIT/DUAL GEN INITIATIVE

$55,000
Genevieve And Ward Orsinger Foundation

San Antonio, TX

PURPOSE: 2021 STRENGTHENING THE FAMILY UNIT/DUALGEN/ COVID 19

$55,000
Sooch Foundation

Austin, TX

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION'S PURPOSE

$50,000
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