2024-11-15T19:50:55-06:00 2023-12-31 943108253 NOVOGRADAC & COMPANY LLP PO BOX 7833 SAN FRANCISCO CA 941207833 990 2023-01-01 943180825 YOUTH RADIO YOUT 5102511101 1701 BROADWAY OAKLAND CA 94612 JULIUS TOLEDO BOARD CHAIR 5102511101 2024-11-15 1 0 ELAINE CHANG P01404427 4153568000 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z YR MEDIA JULIUS TOLEDO 1701 BROADWAY OAKLAND CA 94612 2428618 0 X WWW.YR.MEDIA X 1993 CA YOUTH RADIO DBA YR MEDIA IS AN AWARD-WINNING MEDIA PRODUCTION COMPANY THAT TRAINS A GROUP OF DIVERSE YOUNG PEOPLE IN DIGITAL MEDIA AND TECHNOLOGY. PARTNERING WITH INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS, STUDENTS LEARN TO PRODUCE MARKETABLE MEDIA FOR MASSIVE AUDIENCES WHILE BRINGING YOUTH PERSPECTIVES TO ISSUES OF PUBLIC INTEREST AND CONCERN. THROUGH YR MEDIA, YOUNG PEOPLE TRANSFORM THEIR LIVES, COMMUNITIES, AND THE NATIONAL CONVERSATION. BY BRINGING NATIONAL SCALE TO YR MEDIA'S PROVEN MODEL OF YOUTH ENGAGEMENT AND MEDIA PRODUCTION TRAINING, YR MEDIA WILL DRAMATICALLY EXPAND OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE FROM HISTORICALLY MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES (LOW-INCOME YOUTH AND YOUTH OF COLOR) TO CHALLENGE CONVENTIONAL NARRATIVES, REACH AND INFLUENCE SIGNIFICANT AUDIENCES, AND ACHIEVE LASTING CHANGE IN THEIR OWN LIVES AND IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. 13 13 265 0 0 0 8993154 2265894 26288 103760 7494 58964 2323 0 9029259 2428618 0 0 0 0 6083465 6866463 0 0 598308 2011533 2144767 8094998 9011230 934261 -6582612 11364187 5391184 2720688 3330297 8643499 2060887 X SEE FORM 990, PART I, LINE I AND SCHEDULE O 0 0 2480983 62599 YOUTH RADIO DBA YR MEDIA PARTNERS PROFESSIONAL JOURNALISTS AND CONTENT CREATORS WITH YOUTH, MOSTLY IN UNDERREPRESENTED AND UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITIES, TO PRODUCE AWARD-WINNING JOURNALISM THAT REACHES AUDIENCES IN THE TENS OF MILLIONS ANNUALLY. YR MEDIA DISTRIBUTES DIGITAL AND BROADCAST CONTENT THROUGH OUTLETS INCLUDING THE HUFFINGTON POST, NEW YORK TIMES, MEDIUM, TEEN VOGUE, PBS, A RANGE OF LOCAL PUBLIC RADIO STATIONS AND NPR. YR MEDIA PRODUCES HIGH-IMPACT CONTENT ON A RANGE OF ISSUES INCLUDING YOUTH EMPLOYMENT, JUVENILE JUSTICE, HEALTH, EDUCATION, ARTS/CULTURE AND SCIENCE, YR MEDIA'S CONTENT HAS WON MORE THAN 60 OF JOURNALISM'S MOST PRESTIGIOUS AWARDS, INCLUDING TWO GEORGE FOSTER PEABODY AWARDS AND FOUR EDWARD R. MURROW AWARDS.ARTS PATHWAYYOUTH RADIO DBA YR MEDIA'S ARTS PATHWAY PROVIDES PARTICIPANTS WITH DYNAMIC OPPORTUNITIES TO WORK ALONGSIDE PROFESSIONAL ARTISTS TO LEARN AND CREATE MUSIC. YR MEDIA USES THE ARTS TO EXPAND THE EXPERIENCE OF PARTICIPANTS, ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY, AND PROVIDE A BRIDGE TO SUSTAINABLE EMPLOYMENT. THE WORK IS SHOWCASED THROUGH PLATFORMS INCLUDING DIGITAL, SOCIAL AND BROADCAST MEDIA, PERFORMANCE VENUES, GALLERY SPACES, MUSEUMS, AND NON-TRADITIONAL ART SPACES. 2247005 35444 DIGITAL MEDIA AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATIONYOUTH RADIO DBA YR MEDIA EDUCATES 14-24 YEAR OLDS FROM TRADITIONALLY UNDER-RESOURCED AND UNDERREPRESENTED COMMUNITIES IN AREAS INCLUDING MEDIA, MUSIC, AND TECHNOLOGY. YR MEDIA STUDENTS ENGAGE IN SIX MONTHS OF INTENSIVE MEDIA AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND ON-THE-JOB TRAINING. IN THE FIRST THREE MONTHS OF TRAINING, STUDENTS SURVEY JOURNALISM, AUDIO/MUSIC PRODUCTION AND MULTIMEDIA SKILLS. STUDENTS WHO ADVANCE TO THE SECOND THREE MONTHS OF TRAINING, FOCUS ON A SINGLE TRACK FOR THE SESSION, AND GRADUATE WITH A FINAL PROJECT AND POLISHED RESUME. UPON COMPLETION OF SIX MONTHS OF PAID TRAINING, STUDENTS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR PAID INTERNSHIPS WITHIN ONE OF YR MEDIA'S PROGRAMS/DEPARTMENTS. INTERNS WORK ALONGSIDE INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS TO POLISH THEIR SKILL SETS IN PRODUCTION, TECH AND ENGINEERING, MEDIA EDUCATION, OR ADMINISTRATION. WORKING TOGETHER, THEY HONE THEIR PROFESSIONAL SKILLS. INTERNS ARE HIRED THROUGH A COMPETITIVE APPLICATION PROCESS AND COMPLETE EITHER A THREE- OR SIX-MONTH EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY. CURRENTLY, YR MEDIA PROVIDES MEDIA EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO MORE THAN 250 YOUNG PEOPLE ANNUALLY. 1164732 5717 WRAPAROUND SUPPORT SERVICES (CASE MANAGEMENT AND MENTAL HEALTH, ACADEMIC ADVISEMENT, AND NUTRITION). ACADEMIC AND CAREER ADVISING: YR MEDIA HELPS STUDENTS REACH THEIR ACADEMIC AND CAREER GOALS THROUGH TRAINING, PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, WORKSHOPS, FIELD TRIPS, AND GUEST SPEAKERS. CASE MANAGEMENT AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES: EVERY YR MEDIA PARTICIPANT HAS ACCESS TO MENTAL AND PHYSICAL WELLNESS SUPPORT DESIGNED TO HELP THEM MANAGE CHALLENGES IN ALL AREAS OF THEIR LIVES THROUGH CASE MANAGEMENT. BY PROVIDING WRAPAROUND SUPPORT SERVICES TO OUR YOUNG PEOPLE AND SUPPORTING THEM IN EXAMINING THEIR OWN EXPERIENCES, OUR PROCESS PROMOTES RESILIENCE AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY. CASE MANAGERS CONNECT YOUNG PEOPLE TO EXTERNAL RESOURCES AND SUPPORT AS NEEDED, INCLUDING HOUSING, HEALTHCARE, LEGAL SUPPORT AND MORE.NUTRITION: YR MEDIA PROVIDES STUDENTS WITH HEALTHY FOOD OPTIONS. HISTORICALLY, DAILY SNACKS AND WEEKLY MEALS ARE SERVED AND THERE IS ALSO MOBILE PANTRY SUPPORT OFFERED FOR YOUNG PEOPLE EXPERIENCING FOOD INSECURITY. 5892720 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 265 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 13 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 CA X X YOUTH RADIO 5102511101 1701 BROADWAY OAKLAND CA 94612 LUC BELLET DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 JULIUS TOLEDO CHAIR 0.75 X X 0 0 0 PAUL SMITH TREASURER 0.25 X X 0 0 0 NEHA TIWARI VICE CHAIR 0.25 X X 0 0 0 WHIZ WARD DIRECTOR 0.25 X 0 0 0 CHRIS CLERMONT DIRECTOR 0.25 X 0 0 0 SHERRI MADISON DIRECTOR 0.25 X 0 0 0 DOMETI PONGO DIRECTOR 0.25 X 0 0 0 ALYSSA LEIN BRYANT DIRECTOR 0.25 X 0 0 0 KYRA KYLES CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 40.00 X 281149 0 15730 CARI CAMPBELL CHIEF TECHNOLOGY DIRECTOR 40.00 X 140264 0 20391 REBECCA MARTIN SR. DIRECTOR OF PARTNERSHIPS 40.00 X 148534 0 4456 KATHERINE PEYTON-CHANEY EXECUTIVE PRODUCER 40.00 X 126197 0 17110 DARRELL JACKSON DIRECTOR 0.25 X 0 0 0 KAT MALINOWSKA SECRETARY 0.25 X X 0 0 0 HEATHER BEVERLY DIRECTOR 0.25 X 0 0 0 LATHAN HODGE DIRECTOR 0.25 X X 0 0 0 ADEKUNBI FARMER HR DIRECTOR 40.00 X 108932 0 22405 DEMETRIA HUNSTSMAN CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 40.00 X 130220 0 8897 PEDRO VEGA JR CHIEF CREATIVE OFFICER 40.00 X 141528 0 9943 RODNEY BUTLER CHIEF FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER 40.00 X 40961 0 0 ROCHELLE REEDER CHIEF DEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH OFFICER 40.00 X 120229 0 8801 SHIRLEY YEE SR DIRECTOR PROGRAMS 40.00 X 121763 0 12989 1359777 0 120722 9 0 1 0 SUTRO LI 518 38TH AVE 5 SAN FRANCISCO CA 94121 ACCOUNTING SERVICES 115530 ALTERNATIVE TECHNOLOGIES 1050 HEINZ AVE BERKELEY CA 94710 COMMUNICATION SERVICES 112845 THE SUPER FUNDRAISER INC 1497 THEORY WAY TUCKER CA 30084 STRATEGY AND FUNDRAISING SUPPORT 106000 3 256250 2009644 2265894 OTHER SERVICES 516100 103760 103760 103760 58964 58964 2428618 103760 0 58964 X 714087 141528 452330 120229 5035679 4303301 521821 210557 667151 468026 154216 44909 449546 352482 71456 25608 7809 7809 115530 115530 890976 319445 398781 172750 7734 5764 1970 248650 84716 158486 5448 237672 44733 192939 109954 52045 51253 6656 87903 87903 179247 179247 49499 49499 EQUIPMENT RENTAL AND MA 116980 86435 30380 165 DUES, LICENSES AND SERV 38182 15845 16729 5608 COMMUNICATIONS 20147 3717 12158 4272 OTHER EXPENSES 18242 12003 6089 150 16242 2680 11606 1956 9011230 5892720 2520202 598308 5245030 1142764 2689133 950000 162832 0 149819 76885 5493287 2529040 3104963 2964247 12410 257288 11364187 5391184 483821 639673 1597565 1541459 332889 832319 306413 316846 2720688 3330297 X 4662243 513416 3981256 1547471 8643499 2060887 11364187 5391184 -6582612 0 X 0 0 0 X 5835470 6340768 8493238 9019442 2369654 32058572 5835470 6340768 8493238 9019442 2369654 32058572 13678680 18379892 1366 2860 2903 9817 58964 75910 32134482 0.57200 0.63210 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 725000 725000 3878926 1742744 2136182 630627 575247 55380 258734 211049 47685 2964247 ACCRUED PAYROLL AND RELATED BENEFIT 312870 INTEREST PAYABLE 3976 316846 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 KYRA KYLES CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 281149 0 0 0 0 0 7532 0 8198 0 296879 0 0 0 CARI CAMPBELL CHIEF TECHNOLOGY DIRECTOR 140264 0 0 0 0 0 4208 0 16183 0 160655 0 0 0 REBECCA MARTIN SR. DIRECTOR OF PARTNERSHIPS 148534 0 0 0 0 0 4456 0 0 0 152990 0 0 0 PEDRO VEGA JR CHIEF CREATIVE OFFICER 141528 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9943 0 151471 0 0 0 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B AN OUTSIDE TAX PROFESSIONAL PREPARES A DRAFT OF FORM 990. MEMBERS OF YOUTH RADIO'S MANAGEMENT TEAM REVIEWS AND PROVIDES COMMENTS, EDITS, AND CORRECTIONS. AFTER REVISIONS, FORM 990 IS MADE AVAILABLE TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRIOR TO ITS FILING. A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SIGNS THE E-FILE AUTHORIZATION AND THE TAX RETURN IS THEN ELECTRONICALLY SUBMITTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEW ALL POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AT LEAST ANNUALLY. YOUTH RADIO SEEKS FULL TRANSPARENCY ON ALL RELATIONSHIPS. ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS (IN FACT OR APPEARANCE) ARE DISCUSSED OPENLY AND RESOLVED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S POLICIES AND PROCEDURES. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEW THE COMPENSATION OF THE CEO ANNUALLY THROUGH THE ORGANIZATION'S ANNUAL BUDGETING PROCESS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH IRS RULES AND REGULATIONS. COMPENSATION DATA FROM INDUSTRY SOURCES ARE CONSULTED. MEMBERS OF THE MANAGEMENT REVIEW THE COMPENSATION OF OTHER HIGH-LEVEL PERSONNEL ANNUALLY THROUGH THE ORGANIZATION'S ANNUAL BUDGETING PROCESS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH IRS RULES AND REGULATIONS. COMPENSATION DATA FROM INDUSTRY SOURCES IS UTILIZED. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 ALL OF THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND OTHER LEGAL FILINGS ARE MAINTAINED IN A SECURE ENVIRONMENT AND HELD AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION BY TAX AUTHORITIES AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. TAX RETURNS ARE POSTED ANNUALLY TO WWW.GUIDESTAR.ORG (WHERE THEY ARE AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING AS ELECTRONIC COPIES) AND ARE ALSO AVAILABLE FOR A PHYSICAL INSPECTION AT THE ORGANIZATION'S ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE IN OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA. FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G CONTRACTED SERVICES OTHER: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 145,733. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 397,919. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 172,750. TOTAL EXPENSES 716,402. REPORTERS/PDRS, PROF CONTRACTED SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 139,212. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 862. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 140,074. FISCAL SPONSORSHIP CONTRACTED SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 34,500. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 34,500.