Youth Forward

Organization Overview

Youth Forward is located in Sacramento, CA. The organization was established in 2017. According to its NTEE Classification (F20) the organization is classified as: Substance Abuse Dependency, Prevention & Treatment, under the broad grouping of Mental Health & Crisis Intervention and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Youth Forward employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Youth Forward 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 12/2021, Youth Forward generated $888.0k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 43.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $531.7k during the year ending 12/2021. 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:

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THE SPECIFIC PURPOSE OF THIS CORPORATION IS TO SUPPORT THE NEEDS OF DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES THROUGH EDUCATION, RESEARCH AND COMMUNITY-BASED ACTIVITIES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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YOUTH MENTAL HEALTHPROMOTED YOUTH MENTAL WELLNESS AT FOUR LOCAL HIGH SCHOOLS THROUGH LUNCH TIME AND AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVIITES.


YOUTH ADVOCACYWORKED WITH THE PROBATION DEPARTMENT AND SACRAMENTO COUNTY TO PROVIDE FEEDBACK FROM COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS ON THE EXPANSION OF THE LOCAL JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM. BROUGHT FORWARD RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE PROBATION DEPARTMENT ON HOW TO DEVELOP A MORE HUMANE AND EFFECTIVE JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM.COORDINATED THE SAC KIDS FIRST COALITION, THE REGIONS LARGEST YOUTH ADVOCACY EFFORT. SAC KIDS FIRST ADVOCATED WITH THE CITY OF SACRAMENTO ON A RANGE OF YOUTH ISSUES.


CANNABIS/PUBLIC HEALTHSHAPED THE IMPLEMENTATION OF STATE GRANT PROGRAMS FUNDED BY STATE CANNABIS REVENUES THAT PROVIDE FUNDS TO COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS WORKING IN COMMUNITIES OF COLOR IMPACTED BY THE WAR ON DRUGS IN THE AREA OF YOUTH SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION. YOUTH FORWARD INFORMED ABOUT 300 COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS ABOUT THESE GRANT OPPORTUNITIES AND BROUGHT FORWARD RECOMMENDATIONS TO STATE AGENCIES REGARDING THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE FUNDING PROGRAMS.WROTE AND DISSEMINATED A PAPER ON THE PROP 64 GRANT PROGRAM MANAGED BY THE BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS. WE HELD TWO WEBINARS TO INFORM THE FIELDS OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT REGARDING THIS PROGRAM.WORKED WITH YOUTH AND PUBLIC HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS THE STATE TO URGE GOVERNOR NEWSOM TO VETO LEGISLATION THAT WOULD HAVE EXPANDED CANNABIS BILLBOARD ADVERTISING TO INTERSTATE HIGHWAYS. GOV. NEWSOM VETOED THE LEGISLATION IN OCTOBER OF 2021.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Jim Keddy
Executive Dir.
$142,854
Fernando Cibrian
Treasurer
$0
Amy Fitzgerald
Secretary
$0
Karen Kaur Dhillon
President
$0
Lacresia Hawkins
Director
$0
Alexandra Pitts
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$834,878
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$834,878
Total Program Service Revenue$53,110
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 $887,988

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Youth Forward has awarded $120,000 in support to 6 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

CALIFORNIA URBAN PARTNERSHIP

Org PageRecipient Profile

Sacramento, CA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$30,000

CALIFORNIA URBAN PARTNERSHIP

Org PageRecipient Profile

Sacramento, CA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$30,000

GREENTECH ED AND EMPLOYMENT

Org PageRecipient Profile

Sacramento, CA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$20,000

GREENTECH ED AND EMPLOYMENT

Org PageRecipient Profile

Sacramento, CA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$20,000

KIDS FIRST CALIFORNIA

Org PageRecipient Profile

Sacramento, CA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$10,000

KIDS FIRST CALIFORNIA

Org PageRecipient Profile

Sacramento, CA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$10,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Youth Forward has recieved totaling $397,080.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
The California Endowment

Los Angeles, CA

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT: TO SUPPORT AN ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE HEALTH OUTCOMES, EDUCATION AND WELL-BEING OF VULNERABLE CHILDREN AND YOUTH THROUGH POLICY ADVOCACY, INVESTMENTS IN CHILD AND YOUTH SERVICES, EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZING IN SACRAMENTO AND THROUGHOUT CALIFORNIA.

$250,000
Public Health Advocates

Davis, CA

PURPOSE: PLANNING OF ACT DESIGN TEAMS

$79,580
Kaiser Foundation Hospitals

Oakland, CA

PURPOSE: Mental Health Supports For Youth Of Color

$25,000
Sierra Health Foundation Center For Health Program Management

Sacramento, CA

PURPOSE: YOUTH-LED MENTAL WELLNESS PROJECT

$25,000
$15,000
Sierra Health Foundation

Sacramento, CA

PURPOSE: MATCHING GIFT

$2,500
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