2026-06-28T16:09:28-07:00 2025-12-31 990EZ 2025-01-01 852712581 FRANCESCHI FOUNDATION Young Content Creators FRAN 9016282743 1943 Lynnbrook Place Memphis TN 38116 Ivory Stewart Treasurer 3068396502 2026-06-25 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X X X X 111058 15000 96058 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 111058 0 0 0 25653 0 0 0 25653 85405 0 0 85405 0 85405 0 0 0 0 0 85405 0 0 0 85405 To equip young people with media and content-creation skills and workforce readiness through hands-on training and mentorship. Young Content Creators (YCC) empowers youth through career-connected education, workforce development, and creative technology training. During the year, YCC provided students with hands-on learning experiences in digital media, graphic design, photography, videography, music production, podcasting, drone technology, and content creation while exposing participants to high-demand careers in the creative economy. YCC partnered with schools, community organizations, and youth-serving agencies to deliver in-school, after-school, and workforce development programming designed to increase student engagement, develop industry-relevant technical skills, and prepare participants for postsecondary education and employment. Students completed project-based learning experiences while developing professional portfolios and earning opportunities to pursue industry-recognized credentials. Program accomplishments included: Served youth through school-based and community programs focused on digital media and creative workforce development. Delivered career exploration and technical training in Adobe Creative Cloud, photography, videography, podcast production, music production, branding, and entrepreneurship. Expanded access to industry-recognized certification pathways, including Adobe Certified Professional preparation and workforce readiness training. Provided mentorship, leadership development, and employability skills, including communication, teamwork, project management, financial literacy, and client engagement. Connected students with paid internships, real-world media production projects, and experiential learning opportunities through partnerships with local businesses and nonprofit organizations. Supported justice-involved youth through restorative workforce development programming designed to reduce barriers to employment while increasing educational engagement and career readiness. Produced measurable student outcomes, including improved school engagement, increased confidence in career planning, enhanced technical skill development, and successful completion of creative portfolio projects. YCC remains committed to creating equitable pathways into creative and technology careers by equipping young people with marketable skills, professional certifications, mentorship, and opportunities that prepare them for college, entrepreneurship, and sustainable employment. During the reporting period, YCC maintained a 100% program completion rate, achieved a 97% improvement in student attendance and engagement, documented an 89.7% positive change in student attitudes and beliefs, and supported 100% of participating seniors in graduating on time. 0 25653 25653 Michael Massey Board President 2 0 0 0 Christopher Franceschi Executive Director 5 0 0 0 Ivory Stewart Board Treasurer 5 0 0 0 Doreen DeJesus Harper Board Secretary 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 TN Ivory Stewart 1943 Lynnbrook Place Memphis TN 38116 2068396502 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NONE NONE 1 X 0 0 0 2500 1350 15000 18850 0 41600 42000 96058 179658 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5000 5000 27000 37000 0 0 49100 48350 138058 235508 0 0 0 0 0 0 31900 37000 86058 154958 0 0 31900 37000 86058 154958 80550 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 49100 48350 138058 235508 0.34203 0 0 0 X Schedule A, Part III, Line 19a The Franceschi Foundation DBA Young Content Creators received its 501(c)(3) determination effective October 2020. The 2025 tax year represents the organization's sixth year as a section 501(c)(3) organization. Pursuant to the instructions for Line 20, the organization computed its public support percentage over its first five tax years (2021-2025) under section 509(a)(2). The public support percentage for this five-year period is 34.2 percent which exceeds 33 1/3 percent. The investment income percentage for the same period is 0 percent, which does not exceed 33 1/3 percent. Accordingly, the organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization under section 509(a)(2) for the 2025 tax year. The preparation and filing of the organization's annual Form 990-EZ is handled by the staff member responsible for its financial and administrative operations. Shortly before the filing deadline, that individual became unexpectedly ill and was unavailable to complete and submit the return. Because this responsibility rests primarily with that staff member, their unanticipated absence directly disrupted the organization's ability to file on time. As soon as the organization identified the lapse, it acted to complete and electronically file the return. The delay was brief, unintentional, and the result of circumstances outside the organization's ordinary control rather than any disregard of its filing obligations. The organization remains committed to timely compliance with all annual reporting requirements.