Nonprofit · EIN 06-1308851
DIRECTIONS FOR OUR YOUTH INC
Tax-exempt · BRONX, NY 10454
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $6,699,417 | $6,724,514 | -$25,097 | $4,058,284 | $3,161,281 | $897,003 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $6,550,837 | $6,522,785 | $28,052 | $2,891,850 | $2,702,812 | $189,038 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $6,109,563 | $6,289,117 | -$179,554 | $952,413 | $880,695 | $71,718 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $6,529,490
- of which government grants
- $6,489,997
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $169,927
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $412,308
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $440,475
- Other salaries and wages
- $3,910,411
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $5,167,806
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $139,362
- Travel
- $2,739
- Program services (functional)
- $5,931,354
- Management and general (functional)
- $767,497
- Fundraising (functional)
- $25,663
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,891,850
- Total assets, end of year
- $4,058,284
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $3,161,281
- Net assets, end of year
- $897,003
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $897,003
- Gross receipts
- $6,699,417
- Employees
- 181
- Volunteers
- 10
- Year formed
- 1990
- State of legal domicile
- NY
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELISA ISTUETA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 35 | $202,180 | $22,847 |
| NANA APENTENG | COO Officer | 35 | $167,888 | $20,447 |
| MARISA DEVINCENTIS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ROCHELLE BENT | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANCISCO SANCHEZ | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| YAW DARKWA ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CAMILLE C BENT ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| THELMA OFORI ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LUCIUS OUTLAW III ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIELLE OFFICER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BANKE OWOEYE | DIRECTOR (STARTED 1/25) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SERENA METEAU | DIRECTOR (STARTED 1/25) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELISA ISTUETA | Executive Director Officer | 35 | $192,067 | $25,226 |
| Nana Apenteng | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 35 | $150,511 | $20,032 |
| Elizabeth Marrero | Director of Operations Highest-paid employee | 35 | $97,803 | $19,783 |
| Marisa Devincentis | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Yaw Darkwa ESQ | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Rene Hamilton | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LUCIUS OUTLAW III ESQ | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| THELMA OFORI ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Francisco Sanchez | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Christina Getz | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeffrey Garcia | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELISA ISTUETA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 35 | $179,855 | $21,637 |
| NANA APENTENG | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 35 | $143,503 | $18,049 |
| ELIZABETH MARRERO | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 35 | $105,236 | $17,791 |
| MARISA DEVINCENTIS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RENE HAMILTON | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| YAW DARKWA | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANSISCO SANCHEZ | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CAMILLE C BENT ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| THELMA OFORI ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LUCIUS OUTLAW III ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINA GETZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KIM CONROY ESQ | SECRETARY THRU JULY 2022 Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 26 BRUCKNER BLVD, BRONX, NY 10454-4433
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ELISA ISTUETA, 26 BRUCKNER BOULEVARD 5TH FLOOR, BRONX, NY 10454
- Signed the 990
- ELISA ISTUETA, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (212) 362-4020
- Website
- WWW.DFOY.ORG
- Return prepared by
- SAX ADVISORS LLC
Mission
TO ENGAGE YOUNG PEOPLE AS ACTIVE PARTNERS IN THEIR OWN DEVELOPMENT AS THEY SEEK TO BECOME THRIVING, SELF-SUFFICIENT ADULTS AND AGENTS OF CHANGE WITHIN THEIR LOCAL AND GLOBAL COMMUNITIES.
Program accomplishments
- IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, DFOY OPERATES 8 PROGRAMS, AND SERVES 2,000 CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS IN OUT OF SCHOOL TIME PROGRAMS AND SUMMER CAMPS.Expenses $4,610,552 · grants $412,308
- IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, DFOY OPERATES THE LEARNING TO WORK PROGRAM AT THREE SCHOOLS: THE SATELLITE ACADEMY, HIGH SCHOOL FOR EXCELLENCE AND INNOVATION, AND PROVIDING URBAN LEARNERS SUCCESS IN EDUCATION HIGH SCHOOL. DFOY PROVIDED POST SECONDARY, SOCIAL EMOTIONAL, AND CAREER EXPLORATION SERVICES TO OVER 565 STUDENTS. DFOY ALSO PROVIDED PAID INTERNSHIPS FOR 150+ YOUTH.Expenses $1,320,802
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 06-1308851
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1991
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B91Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $4,058,284
- Income (IRS master file)
- $6,699,417
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $6,699,417 | $6,724,514 | $4,058,284 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $6,550,837 | $6,522,785 | $2,891,850 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $6,109,563 | $6,289,117 | $952,413 | XML |
| 990-EZ | June 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $5,850,348 | $5,546,999 | $1,321,106 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 06-1308851).
Questions about DIRECTIONS FOR OUR YOUTH INC
- What is the EIN of DIRECTIONS FOR OUR YOUTH INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of DIRECTIONS FOR OUR YOUTH INC is 06-1308851.
- Is DIRECTIONS FOR OUR YOUTH INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1991.
- Are donations to DIRECTIONS FOR OUR YOUTH INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does DIRECTIONS FOR OUR YOUTH INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of DIRECTIONS FOR OUR YOUTH INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did DIRECTIONS FOR OUR YOUTH INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of DIRECTIONS FOR OUR YOUTH INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names ELISA ISTUETA.
- Who are the officers and directors of DIRECTIONS FOR OUR YOUTH INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 12 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $202,180 (ELISA ISTUETA, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does DIRECTIONS FOR OUR YOUTH INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $6,699,417, expenses of $6,724,514 and total assets of $4,058,284 at year end.
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