Nonprofit · EIN 20-5803873
AMBASSADORS FOR CHRIST YOUTHMINISTRIES
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · HOUSTON, TX 77067
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $4,178,441 | $4,311,059 | -$132,618 | $333,811 | $132,241 | $201,570 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $4,446,625 | $4,430,792 | $15,833 | $443,277 | $109,089 | $334,188 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $2,748,288 | $2,862,393 | -$114,105 | $503,864 | $144,780 | $359,084 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $4,178,441
- of which government grants
- $4,178,441
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Benefits paid to members
- $169,245
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $222,561
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,830,364
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,266,903
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $53,392
- Accounting fees
- $108,450
- Occupancy
- $181,076
- Travel
- $36,010
- Depreciation
- $12,541
- Program services (functional)
- $3,656,638
- Management and general (functional)
- $654,421
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $443,277
- Total assets, end of year
- $333,811
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $132,241
- Net assets, end of year
- $201,570
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $66,271
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $201,570
- Gross receipts
- $4,178,441
- Employees
- 47
- Year formed
- 2006
- State of legal domicile
- TX
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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHERRIE YOUNG SAMS | EXECUTIVE DI Key employee | 40 | $222,561 |
| KENNETH SAMS | PROJECT MANA Highest-paid employee | 40 | $188,500 |
| GWENDOLYN MIDDLETON | COO Highest-paid employee | 40 | $134,616 |
| LISA FELIX | DIRECTOR OF Former | 40 | $130,000 |
| DR LLOYD JARMON | VICE CHAIRMA Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| MARC SIMPSON | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| SONYA TROULLIER | TREASURER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR LLOYD JARMON | VICE CHAIRMA Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARC SIMPSON | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SONYA TROULLIER | TREASURER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR LLOYD JARMON | VICE CHAIRMA Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| MARC SIMPSON | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| SONYA TROULLIER | TREASURER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 100 GLENBOROUGH DR STE 900, HOUSTON, TX 77067-3611
- In care of
- % SHERRIE YOUNG
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- SHERRIE YOUNG SAMS, 5120 WOODWAY DR, 1100, HOUSTON, TX 770561747
- Signed the 990
- SHERRIE YOUNG SAMS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Website
- HTTP://WWW.AFCYOUTH.ORG/
- Return prepared by
- J OTIS MITCHELL CO PC
Mission
TO INSPIRE EXCELLENCE AND PROMOTE LEADERSHIP TO YOUTH THROUGH MENTORING, MUSIC AND THE PERFORMING ARTS IN ORDER TO PROVOKE POSITIVE CHANGE AND ENRICHMENT IN OUR COMMUNITY.
Program accomplishments
- OUR ORGANIZATION HAS PROVIDED AN OUTLET AND PLATFORM FOR GROWTH TO OVER 4,400 AT-RISK YOUTH IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SCHOOLS, CHURCHES, AND COMMUNITY YOUTH-SERVING ORGANIZATIONS IN THE CITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS. AFC'S PROGRAMS ARE UNIQUELY STRUCTURED TO KEEP STUDENTS ENGAGED IN SCHOOL, TO TEACH STUDENTS TO BE MORE RESPONSIBLE, AND TO ENHANCE STUDENTS' CRITICAL THINKING AND PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS WHILE WORKING WITHIN A TEAM-ORIENTED, COOPERATIVE LEARNING FRAMEWORK. THROUGH THE ENHANCEMENT OF THESE SKILLS, STUDENTS ARE BETTER PREPARED TO EXPRESS THEMSELVES EFFECTIVELY AND CREATIVELY IN ANY SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT, THUS BOLSTERING THEIR SELF-CONFIDENCE AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR SUCCESS IN LIFE AND WORK. TESTIMONIES FROM YOUTH PARTICIPANTS, TEACHERS, GUIDANCE COUNSELORS, AND PARENTS/GUARDIANS CONFIRM THAT OUR PROGRAM PRODUCES POSITIVE RESULTS BY CURTAILING MANY OF THE INNER CITY PROBLEMS THAT CHILDREN AND YOUTH FACE TODAY, INCLUDING HIGH STUDENT DROPOUT RATES, LOW SELF-ESTEEM, SUICIDE, TEENAGE PREGNANCY, AND ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE. AFC ENJOYS THRIVING PARTNERSHIP WITH NEARLY 20 SCHOOLS IN THE ALIEF AND HOUSTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICTS, AS WELL AS OTHER YOUTH SERVING ORGANIZATIONS. MANY OF OUR PARTNERING SCHOOLS ARE THE LEADING PROVIDERS OF ACADEMIC AND BEHAVIOR IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS FOR THE MOST CHALLENGING, DISRUPTIVE, LOW-PERFORMING, CREDIT DEFICIENT, GRADE-REPEATING STUDENTS WHO ARE AT-RISK OF DROPPING OUT OF SCHOOL. AFC IS ACCOUNTABLE TO A BOARD OF DIRECTORS THAT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ITS FISCAL AND LEGAL OPERATIONS. AFC HAS BOARD APPROVED POLICIES AND PROCEDURES (P&P) AND A HUMAN RESOURCES MANUAL AS WELL AS QUALITY ASSURANCE SYSTEMS IN PLACE FOR WHICH ALL STAFF ARE TRAINED AND ACCOUNTABLE. SINCE 2012, AFC HAS IMPLEMENTED ITS PROMOTING HEALTH AMONG TEENS (PHAT), TEEN PREGNANCY PREVENTION, EVIDENCE-BASED CURRICULUM TO OVER 1,200 YOUTH, THROUGH THE PREP FEDERAL FUNDING. LAST FALL (2015), AFC WAS RE-FUNDED BY THE PREP GRANT FOR THE NEXT 3 YEARS. IN 2014, AFC WAS AWARDED TWO ADDITIONAL 3-YEAR GRANTS THAT TARGET RUNAWAY, HOMELESS, AND STREET YOUTH. ALSO IN 2014, AFC OPENED A DROP-IN AND RESOURCE CENTER THAT IS CATERED TO RUNAWAY, HOMELESS AND STREET YOUTH NEEDING TO -DROP IN" FOR FOOD, SHELTER, AND/OR SHOWER AND LAUNDRY FACILITY. THE DROP-IN CENTER ALSO HAS A COMPUTER LAB, AS WELL AS A LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR AND CASE MANAGER READY TO MEET THE NEEDS OF OUR TARGET YOUTH.Expenses $3,656,638
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 20-5803873
- 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
- 2013
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Youth development (O50)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $333,811
- Income (IRS master file)
- $4,178,441
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- November 15, 2010
- Posted by the IRS
- March 13, 2012
- Reinstated
- Effective February 15, 2013
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $4,178,441 | $4,311,059 | $333,811 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $4,446,625 | $4,430,792 | $443,277 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $2,748,288 | $2,862,393 | $503,864 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $2,422,374 | $2,444,870 | $93,746 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 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 20-5803873).
Questions about AMBASSADORS FOR CHRIST YOUTHMINISTRIES
- What is the EIN of AMBASSADORS FOR CHRIST YOUTHMINISTRIES?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of AMBASSADORS FOR CHRIST YOUTHMINISTRIES is 20-5803873.
- Is AMBASSADORS FOR CHRIST YOUTHMINISTRIES tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on November 15, 2010 and reinstated it effective February 15, 2013.
- Are donations to AMBASSADORS FOR CHRIST YOUTHMINISTRIES tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does AMBASSADORS FOR CHRIST YOUTHMINISTRIES 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 AMBASSADORS FOR CHRIST YOUTHMINISTRIES due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did AMBASSADORS FOR CHRIST YOUTHMINISTRIES last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of AMBASSADORS FOR CHRIST YOUTHMINISTRIES?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names SHERRIE YOUNG SAMS.
- Who are the officers and directors of AMBASSADORS FOR CHRIST YOUTHMINISTRIES?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 7 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $222,561 (SHERRIE YOUNG SAMS, EXECUTIVE DI).
- How much revenue does AMBASSADORS FOR CHRIST YOUTHMINISTRIES have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $4,178,441, expenses of $4,311,059 and total assets of $333,811 at year end.
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