John Burton Advocates For Youth

Organization Overview

John Burton Advocates For Youth is located in San Francisco, CA. The organization was established in 2016. According to its NTEE Classification (O12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 06/2022, John Burton Advocates For Youth employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. John Burton 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 06/2022, John Burton Advocates For Youth generated $5.0m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.3m during the year ending 06/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2018, John Burton Advocates For Youth has awarded 44 individual grants totaling $1,989,424. 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:

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JOHN BURTON ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH (JBAY) IMPROVES THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR YOUTH IN CALIFORNIA WHO HAVE BEEN IN FOSTER CARE OR HOMELESS BY ADVOCATING FOR BETTER LAWS, TRAINING COMMUNITIES TO STRENGTHEN LOCAL PRACTICES AND CONDUCTING RESEARCH TO INFORM POLICY SOLUTIONS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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IN FY 2022, JBAY MADE PROGRESS IN EACH OF ITS THREE PROGRAM AREAS: EDUCATION, HOUSING, AND HEALTH.EDUCATION: JBAY WORKS TO ENSURE ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION FOR YOUTH WHO HAVE BEEN IN FOSTER CARE OR EXPERIENCED HOMELESSNESS. IN 2021-22, JBAY WORKED TOWARDS THIS GOAL BY PURSUING A RANGE OF STRATEGIES: COLLEGE PREPARATION: JBAY ENSURES YOUTH ARE PREPARED FOR COLLEGE BY ADVOCATING FOR POLICY CHANGES AND DEVELOPING RESOURCES THAT CAN BE USED BY PROFESSIONALS TO ASSIST YOUTH IN THEIR PREPARATION FOR COLLEGE. AVAILABLE RESOURCES INCLUDE A COLLEGE PLANNING WEBSITE, EDUCATIONAL PLANNING GUIDES, TRAINING CURRICULA AND A RANGE OF WEBINARS. FINANCIAL AID ACCESS: IN FY 22, JBAY CONDUCTED THE CALIFORNIA FOSTER YOUTH FAFSA CHALLENGE, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND LOCAL COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATON. IN FY 22, JBAY EXPANDED THE PROGRAM TO ASSIST SENIORS IN HIGH SCHOOL EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. SUPPORTING FOSTER YOUTH ON CAMPUS: JBAY WORKED TO EXPAND ACCESS TO CAMPUS SUPPORT PROGRAMS FOR FOSTER YOUTH, WHICH PROVIDE ACADEMIC, FINANCIAL AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT. COLLEGE STUDENT HOMELESSNESS: JBAY HELPED COLLEGE CAMPUSES IMPLEMENT NEWLY AVAILABLE PUBLIC FUNDING TO REDUCE HOMELESSNESS AMONG COLLEGE STUDENTS. HOUSING: JBAY IS WORKING TO MAKE SURE HOUSING REMAINS IN REACH FOR YOUTH WHO HAVE BEEN IN FOSTER CARE OR HOMELESS. THROUGH ADVOCACY, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, TRAINING AND RESEARCH, JBAY ESTABLISHES AND EXPANDS FUNDING AND STRENGTHENS PROGRAMS TO ADDRESS HOMELESSNESS AMONG YOUTH. IN 2021-22, JBAY WORKED TOWARD THIS GOAL BY PURSUING THE FOLLOWING STRATEGIES: TRANSITIONING FOSTER YOUTH: JBAY WORKED TO INCREASE ACCESS TO THE HOUSING NAGIVATION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAM BY ADVOCATING FOR ADDITIONAL FUNDING AND BY INCREASING THE UPPER AGE OF ELGIBILTY FROM 24 TO 25. JBAY PROVIDED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND PLANNING GRANTS TO HOUSING PROVIDERS TO HELP THEM MAKE SUCCESSFUL APPLICATIONS TO NEWLY AVAILABLE STATE FUNDING FOR HOUSING DEVELOPMENT. JBAY HELPED LOCAL JURISDICTIONS IMPLEMENT A NEWLY CREATED RATE SUPPLEMENT FOR THE TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PLACEMENT FOR NON-MINOR DEPENDENTS (THP-NMD), WHICH SERVES YOUTH PARTICIPATING IN EXTENDED FOSTER CARE. ECONOMIC HEALTH: JBAY LED A SIX COUNTY PILOT TO PROMOTE TAX FILING AMONG CURRENT AND FORMER FOSTER YOUTH IN CALIFORNIA AND SUCCESSFULLY ADVOCATED FOR THE CREATION OF THE FOSTER YOUTH TAX CREDIT, A $1,000 REFUNDABLE TAX CREDIT. ADDITIONALLY, JBAY LED AN EFFORT IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY TO PROMOTE TAX FILING AMONG CUSTODIAL PARENTS IN FOSTER CARE, PROVIDING ESSENTIAL FINANCIAL RESOUCES TO LIFT THEM FROM POVERTY. FINALLY, JBAY LAUCHED THE CRITICAL NEEDS AND OPPORTUNITY FUND, WHICH PROVIDES DIRECT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO YOUTH WHO HAVE BEEN IN FOSTER CARE OR HOMELESS, AGE 16 TO 26.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Amy Lemley
Executive Dir.
$157,404
Debbie Raucher
Education Dir.
$137,439
Simone Tureck Lee
Hsg & Health Dir.
$119,789
Anna Johnson
Asst. Hsg & H Dir
$109,257
Melanie Blum
Treasurer
$20,000
Rick Mariano
President
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$818,508
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$4,131,337
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$4,949,845
Total Program Service Revenue$120,000
Investment income $7,956
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$71,260
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $5,016,431

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, John Burton Advocates For Youth has awarded $319,800 in support to 16 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

SOCIAL CHANGE PARTNERS LLC

PURPOSE: YDHP Consulting Services Grant

$42,800

THE URBAN INSTITUTE

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Washington, DC

PURPOSE: ETV subgrant

$40,000

Los Angeles, CA

PURPOSE: Re-Grant from Tipping Point

$25,000

San Jose, CA

PURPOSE: WIOA subgrant

$25,000

FIRST PLACE FOR YOUTH

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Oakland, CA

PURPOSE: VITA - Tax Project

$25,000

Montebello, CA

PURPOSE: WIOA Subgrant

$25,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that John Burton Advocates For Youth has recieved totaling $10,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Yvonne And Angelo Sangiacomo Family Foundation

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: EXEMPT FUNCTION OF RECIPIENT

$10,000
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