2026-02-18T09:01:06-05:00 2025-06-30 232706776 O'HARA WARD & ASSOCIATES 301 OXFORD VALLEY ROAD UNIT 401B YARDLEY PA 19067 990 2024-07-01 233020071 THE ATTIC YOUTH CENTER ATTI 2155454331 255 SOUTH 16TH STREET PHILADELPHIA PA 19102 JASPER LIEM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 2155454331 2026-02-16 true CHARLES J WARD P00497390 2153225558 2026-02-16 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z JOHN F CLAYTON JR 255 SOUTH 16TH STREET PHILADELPHIA PA 19102 2010210 false X WWW.ATTICYOUTHCENTER.ORG X 1993 PA THE ATTIC YOUTH CENTER CREATES OPPORTUNITIES FOR LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER, QUEER, AND QUESTIONING (LGBTQ) YOUTH TO DEVELOP INTO HEALTHY, INDEPENDENT, CIVIC-MINDED ADULTS WITHIN A SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY, AND PROMOTES THE ACCEPTANCE OF LGBTQ YOUTH IN SOCIETY. 8 8 24 60 0 2120616 1995033 0 24107 15177 0 2144723 2010210 0 0 1336032 1560143 0 210063 671711 729693 2007743 2289836 136980 -279626 2605697 5250279 42077 2963414 2563620 2286865 X THE ATTIC YOUTH CENTER CREATES OPPORTUNITIES FOR LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER, QUEER, AND QUESTIONING (LGBTQ) YOUTH TO DEVELOP INTO HEALTHY, INDEPENDENT, CIVIC-MINDED ADULTS WITHIN A SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY, AND PROMOTES THE ACCEPTANCE OF LGBTQ YOUTH IN SOCIETY. false false 1377830 INTRODUCTION THE ATTIC YOUTH CENTER IS PHILADELPHIA'S ONLY AGENCY EXCLUSIVELY SERVING LGBTQ YOUTH. CURRENTLY, THE ATTIC OFFERS THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS AND SERVICES: 1) THE LIFE SKILLS CENTER PROVIDES INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP OPPORTUNITIES FOR LGBTQ YOUTH TO LEARN, PRACTICE, AND MASTER THE SKILLS THEY WILL NEED TO SUCCESSFULLY TRANSITION INTO ADULTHOOD. YOUTH PARTICIPATE IN SUPPORT GROUPS, WORKSHOPS, PAID INTERNSHIPS, INDIVIDUAL LIFE COACHING, MENTORING, CASE MANAGEMENT, HOUSING NAVIGATION, AND HIV COUNSELING. PROGRAMMING IS OFFERED IN FIVE CONCENTRATION AREAS: - CAREER DEVELOPMENT - ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT - HEALTH AND WELLNESS - HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION AND REMEDIATION - LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT 2) MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAMMING INCLUDES INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY THERAPY AS WELL AS PEER SUPPORT GROUPS. COUNSELING IS PROVIDED BY SPECIALISTS IN ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT. ALL ATTIC COUNSELORS AND THERAPISTS ARE MEMBERS OF THE LGBTQ COMMUNITY AND PROVIDE SESSIONS IN PERSON AND VIRTUALLY. 3) THE BRYSON INSTITUTE OF THE ATTIC YOUTH CENTER PROVIDES TRAINING, OUTREACH, AND CONSULTATION TO SCHOOLS, SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES, AND FAITH COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE TRI-STATE AREA ON THE BEST PRACTICES FOR CREATING SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE SPACES FOR LGBTQ YOUTH. ATTIC YOUTH PANELISTS ALSO LEAD TRAININGS, SHARE THEIR EXPERIENCES, AND PARTICIPATE IN DISCUSSIONS. 4) ADDITIONAL SUPPORTIVE SERVICES INCLUDES DAILY MEALS AND ACCESS TO FOOD PANTRY ITEMS, ACCESS TO COMPUTERS AND OTHER TECHNOLOGY, DAILY DROP-IN, AND ACCESS TO OTHER BASIC NEEDS SUCH AS CLOTHING, COATS, BACKPACKS, SCHOOL AND PERSONAL HYGIENE SUPPLIES. 2025 HIGHLIGHTS 1) CONNECTED 327 LGBTQ+ YOUTH TO THE ATTIC'S FULL CONTINUUM OF PROGRAMMING, WHICH INCLUDES COUNSELING, LIFE SKILLS, CASE MANAGEMENT, YOUTH LEADERSHIP, ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT, CAREER DEVELOPMENT, PERFORMING AND CREATIVE ARTS, AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES. 2) OFFERED OVER 600 EDUCATIONAL AND THERAPEUTIC GROUP SESSIONS INCLUDING ONES ON IDENTITY, HEALTH AND RELATIONSHIPS, ARTS, AND SOCIAL JUSTICE TOPICS. 3) PREPARED AND SERVED 6,150 HOME-COOKED DINNERS (WITH TAKEAWAY OPTION) AND PROVIDED OVER 400 POUNDS OF NON-PERISHABLE GROCERIES. 4) PROVIDED ONGOING WEEKLY INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING SESSIONS TO 206 YOUTH, THEIR FAMILIES AND PARTNERS. 5) PROVIDED CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR OVER 60 PARTICIPANTS INCLUDING DEVELOPING RISK REDUCTION PLAN AND CONNECTING YOUTH TO RESOURCES SUCH AS MEDICAL/MENTAL HEALTHCARE; HOUSING REFERRALS AND SUPPORT; AND LEGAL SERVICES. 6) HIRED A NEW DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS, FURTHER BUILDING THE AGENCY'S CAPACITY. 7) PROVIDED 32 TRANSGENDER AND GENDER DIVERSE YOUTH WITH EMERGENCY FUNDS FOR HOUSING, HEALTHCARE, AND OTHER VITAL SUPPORTS THROUGH THE TRANS YOUTH RESILIENCE FUND. 8) THE ATTIC'S BRYSON INSTITUTE CONTINUED TO WORK WITH PHILADELPHIA SCHOOL DISTRICT, SCHOOLS, AND OTHER YOUTH-SERVING ORGANIZATIONS TO INCREASE BEST PRACTICES IN SERVING LGBTQ+ YOUTH. THE ATTIC'S BRYSON INSTITUTE TRAINED OVER 965 PARTICIPANTS ACROSS 20 TRAININGS ON BEST PRACTICES FOR MEETING THE NEEDS OF LGBTQ+ YOUTH DURING FY 2025. 1377830 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false true 18 0 true 24 true false false false false false false false false false false false false X 8 8 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true false false PA X X MANAGEMENT 2155454331 225 SOUTH 16TH ST PHILADELPHIA PA 19102 JASPER LIEM EXECUTIVE DI 40.00 X 114558 0 9246 JOHN F CLAYTON JR PRESIDENT 5.00 X X 0 0 0 NICOLE SEAWRIGHT ESQ VICE PRESIDE 5.00 X X 0 0 0 SCOTT BARNES SECRETARY 5.00 X X 0 0 0 LOUIS LISTERUD BOARD MEMBER 5.00 X 0 0 0 ALEX DEERING BOARD MEMBER 5.00 X 0 0 0 LORENA PLAZA BOARD MEMBER 5.00 X 0 0 0 JEFFREY SHABLIN BOARD MEMBER 5.00 X 0 0 0 SHEILA LORRETT EMERSON BOARD MEMBER 5.00 X 0 0 0 114558 9246 1 false false false 522357 1472676 55513 1995033 15177 15177 2010210 15177 145624 72812 65531 7281 1118912 811598 165670 141644 162500 126615 11305 24580 133107 67255 54497 11355 162736 162736 138475 80155 56695 1625 847 847 7247 6247 1000 36452 15356 17794 3302 57654 43629 12607 1418 2509 1824 376 309 31633 31633 16903 3634 13269 PROGRAM SUPPLIES 131570 116052 11244 4274 REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 51606 1279 50321 6 YOUTH STIPENDS 42606 40277 2329 DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS 27575 27575 21880 978 20902 2289836 1377830 701943 210063 3177 9414 1715736 949962 335578 199239 89107 35079 4546424 523143 431666 4023281 30433 33304 2605697 5250279 42077 163414 2800000 42077 2963414 X 1936333 2113596 627287 173269 2563620 2286865 2605697 5250279 -279626 2871 X false true X true false X 1780101 1478161 2149240 2120616 1995033 9523151 1780101 1478161 2149240 2120616 1995033 9523151 722616 8800535 4196 2502 4391 24107 15177 50373 9573524 0.91930 0.91680 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 48490 48490 4419595 461609 3957986 78339 61534 16805 4023281 2413516 2871 400435 403306 2010210 2010210 2690271 400435 400435 2289836 2289836 X SUPPLIES 1 55513 FAIR MARKET VALUE false false false FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION THE ATTIC YOUTH CENTER CREATES OPPORTUNITIES FOR LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER, QUEER, AND QUESTIONING (LGBTQ) YOUTH TO DEVELOP INTO HEALTHY, INDEPENDENT, CIVIC-MINDED ADULTS WITHIN A SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY, AND PROMOTES THE ACCEPTANCE OF LGBTQ YOUTH IN SOCIETY. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A INTRODUCTION THE ATTIC YOUTH CENTER IS PHILADELPHIA'S ONLY AGENCY EXCLUSIVELY SERVING LGBTQ YOUTH. CURRENTLY, THE ATTIC OFFERS THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS AND SERVICES: 1) THE LIFE SKILLS CENTER PROVIDES INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP OPPORTUNITIES FOR LGBTQ YOUTH TO LEARN, PRACTICE, AND MASTER THE SKILLS THEY WILL NEED TO SUCCESSFULLY TRANSITION INTO ADULTHOOD. YOUTH PARTICIPATE IN SUPPORT GROUPS, WORKSHOPS, PAID INTERNSHIPS, INDIVIDUAL LIFE COACHING, MENTORING, CASE MANAGEMENT, HOUSING NAVIGATION, AND HIV COUNSELING. PROGRAMMING IS OFFERED IN FIVE CONCENTRATION AREAS: - CAREER DEVELOPMENT - ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT - HEALTH AND WELLNESS - HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION AND REMEDIATION - LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT 2) MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAMMING INCLUDES INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY THERAPY AS WELL AS PEER SUPPORT GROUPS. COUNSELING IS PROVIDED BY SPECIALISTS IN ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT. ALL ATTIC COUNSELORS AND THERAPISTS ARE MEMBERS OF THE LGBTQ COMMUNITY AND PROVIDE SESSIONS IN PERSON AND VIRTUALLY. 3) THE BRYSON INSTITUTE OF THE ATTIC YOUTH CENTER PROVIDES TRAINING, OUTREACH, AND CONSULTATION TO SCHOOLS, SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES, AND FAITH COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE TRI-STATE AREA ON THE BEST PRACTICES FOR CREATING SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE SPACES FOR LGBTQ YOUTH. ATTIC YOUTH PANELISTS ALSO LEAD TRAININGS, SHARE THEIR EXPERIENCES, AND PARTICIPATE IN DISCUSSIONS. 4) ADDITIONAL SUPPORTIVE SERVICES INCLUDES DAILY MEALS AND ACCESS TO FOOD PANTRY ITEMS, ACCESS TO COMPUTERS AND OTHER TECHNOLOGY, DAILY DROP-IN, AND ACCESS TO OTHER BASIC NEEDS SUCH AS CLOTHING, COATS, BACKPACKS, SCHOOL AND PERSONAL HYGIENE SUPPLIES. 2025 HIGHLIGHTS 1) CONNECTED 327 LGBTQ+ YOUTH TO THE ATTIC'S FULL CONTINUUM OF PROGRAMMING, WHICH INCLUDES COUNSELING, LIFE SKILLS, CASE MANAGEMENT, YOUTH LEADERSHIP, ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT, CAREER DEVELOPMENT, PERFORMING AND CREATIVE ARTS, AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES. 2) OFFERED OVER 600 EDUCATIONAL AND THERAPEUTIC GROUP SESSIONS INCLUDING ONES ON IDENTITY, HEALTH AND RELATIONSHIPS, ARTS, AND SOCIAL JUSTICE TOPICS. 3) PREPARED AND SERVED 6,150 HOME-COOKED DINNERS (WITH TAKEAWAY OPTION) AND PROVIDED OVER 400 POUNDS OF NON-PERISHABLE GROCERIES. 4) PROVIDED ONGOING WEEKLY INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING SESSIONS TO 206 YOUTH, THEIR FAMILIES AND PARTNERS. 5) PROVIDED CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR OVER 60 PARTICIPANTS INCLUDING DEVELOPING RISK REDUCTION PLAN AND CONNECTING YOUTH TO RESOURCES SUCH AS MEDICAL/MENTAL HEALTHCARE; HOUSING REFERRALS AND SUPPORT; AND LEGAL SERVICES. 6) HIRED A NEW DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS, FURTHER BUILDING THE AGENCY'S CAPACITY. 7) PROVIDED 32 TRANSGENDER AND GENDER DIVERSE YOUTH WITH EMERGENCY FUNDS FOR HOUSING, HEALTHCARE, AND OTHER VITAL SUPPORTS THROUGH THE TRANS YOUTH RESILIENCE FUND. 8) THE ATTIC'S BRYSON INSTITUTE CONTINUED TO WORK WITH PHILADELPHIA SCHOOL DISTRICT, SCHOOLS, AND OTHER YOUTH-SERVING ORGANIZATIONS TO INCREASE BEST PRACTICES IN SERVING LGBTQ+ YOUTH. THE ATTIC'S BRYSON INSTITUTE TRAINED OVER 965 PARTICIPANTS ACROSS 20 TRAININGS ON BEST PRACTICES FOR MEETING THE NEEDS OF LGBTQ+ YOUTH DURING FY 2025. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY BOARD OF DIRECTORS BEFORE THE RETURN IS FILED. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C REVIEWED AT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A DETERMINED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC VIA THE INTERNET AND NEWSLETTERS.