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Nonprofit · EIN 23-3007091

YOUTH EMPOWERMENT SERVICES

Tax-exempt · PHILADELPHIA, PA 19132

Financials

$1.9M$1.6M2022$1.7M$1.9M2023$1.6M$1.9M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of YOUTH EMPOWERMENT SERVICES by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$1,642,758$1,894,953-$252,195$905,001$950,907-$45,906
June 30, 2024990$1,671,553$1,878,494-$206,941$1,034,236$824,149$210,087
June 30, 2023990$1,874,671$1,590,202$284,469$1,398,390$981,362$417,028
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,642,758
of which government grants
$1,598,588
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$105,689
Other salaries and wages
$1,054,030
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,332,788
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$2,155
Accounting fees
$12,000
Occupancy
$281,972
Depreciation
$25,000
Program services (functional)
$1,595,275
Management and general (functional)
$272,386
Fundraising (functional)
$27,292

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,034,236
Total assets, end of year
$905,001
Total liabilities, end of year
$950,907
Net assets, end of year
-$45,906
Land, buildings and equipment
$20,906
Net assets without donor restrictions
-$45,906
Gross receipts
$1,642,758
Employees
14
Volunteers
9
Year formed
1999
State of legal domicile
PA

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
GARY PAPROCKIEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$93,000$11,539
ARIESHA GEIERCO CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
SHAWN GAUTHNEYCO CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
RORY SULLIVANTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
NICOLE ODDO SMITHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
JENNA STROTHERSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
KRYON RYALSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
KYLE LODERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
RODRIGO RIVERIABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
KHAYRIY TILGHMANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
GARY PAPROCKIEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$85,000$24,036
ARIESHA GEIERCO CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
SHAWN GAUTHNEYCO CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
RORY SULLIVANTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
NICOLE ODDO SMITHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
JENNA STROTHERSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
KRYON RYALSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
ARIEL GOODWINBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
KYLE LODERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
RODRIGO RIVERIABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
GARY PAPROCKIEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$85,000$24,036
ARIESHA GEIERCO CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
SHAWN GAUTHNEYCO CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
RORY SULLIVANTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
NICOLE ODDO SMITHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
JENNA STROTHERSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
KRYON RYALSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
ARIEL GOODWINBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
KYLE LODERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
RODRIGO RIVERIABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2709 N BROAD STREET 4TH FLOOR, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19132-2722
In care of
% TAYLOR FROME
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
ARIESHA GEIER, 2709 N BROAD STREET 4TH FL, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19132
Signed the 990
ARIESHA GEIER, CO-CHAIR
Phone
(215) 769-0340
Return prepared by
TAIT WELLER & BAKER LLP

Mission

TO RE-ENGAGE OUT-OF-SCHOOL YOUTH WITH ALTERNATIVE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND JOB CONNECTIONS, LIFE SKILLS TRAINING,COUNSELING, MEDIA AND TECHNOLOGY SKILLS

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • EDUCATION: YOUTH EMPOWERMENT SERVICES (YESPHILLY) PROVIDES AN EDUCATION TO YOUTH-AN ACCELERATED HIGH SCHOOL WHERE STUDENTS COMPLETE ALL OF THE COURSES THEY NEED TO EARN A DIPLOMA FROM THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA. BEYOND THE CORE ACADEMIC SKILLS STUDENTS NEED TO FOR THESE CREDENTIALS, THE PROGRAMS HELP STUDENTS GAIN THE SKIILS THEY NEED TO SUCCEED IN COLLEGE AND BE CONFIDENT AND COMPETENT LIFELONG LEARNERS. CLASSES ARE DESIGNED SO STUDENTS CAN WORK AT THEIR "RIGHT" INSTRUCTIONIAL LEVEL AND GET THE INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION THEY NEED. YESPHILLY CLASSES ARE VARIED, AND INCULDE HANDS-ON AND GROUP ACTIVITIES WITH MATERIALS THAT MAKE LEARNING FUN, RELEVANT AND EFFECTIVE.
    Expenses $1,285,472
  • COUNSELING: YESPHILLY COUNSELORS HELP EVERY STUDENT TO MAKE SURE THEY DEVELOP THE SKILLS THEY NEED TO SUCCEED. COUNSELORS WORK WITH EACH STUDENT INDIVIDUALLY, IN GROUPS AND WITH THEIR FAMILIES. AT YESPHILLY, STUDENTS DEVELOP THE HABITS AND SKILLS THEY WILL NEED TO SUCCEED IN COLLEGE AND CAREERS - RESPONSIBILITY, PERSISTENCE, INITIATIVE, TEAMWORK AND GOAL-SETTING. EVERY YESPHILLY STUDENT SETS THEIR OWN GOALS, AND CREATES A STUDENT DEVELOPMENT PLAN THAT GIVES THEM CONTROL OVER WHAT THEY DO, AND RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR OWN PROGRESS.
    Expenses $247,268
  • WHILE AT YESPHILLY, STUDENTS GO ON COLLEGE TOURS, LEARN HOW TO APPLY TO COLLEGES, HOW TO GET FINANCIAL AID, AND GET SUPPORT TO MAKE SURE THEY SUCCEED. COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF PHILADELPHIA HAS INVESTED IN WELCOMING OUR STUDENTS, AND MAKING THE TRANSITION TO COLLEGE SMOOTHER.
    Expenses $62,535

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
23-3007091
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
2000
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B90)
Assets (IRS master file)
$905,001
Income (IRS master file)
$1,642,758

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$1,642,758$1,894,953$905,001IRS
990June 2024$1,671,553$1,878,494$1,034,236IRS
990June 2023$1,874,671$1,590,202$1,398,390XML
990June 2022$1,134,994$1,220,310$216,621IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 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 23-3007091).

Questions about YOUTH EMPOWERMENT SERVICES

What is the EIN of YOUTH EMPOWERMENT SERVICES?
The employer identification number (EIN) of YOUTH EMPOWERMENT SERVICES is 23-3007091.
Is YOUTH EMPOWERMENT SERVICES tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2000.
Are donations to YOUTH EMPOWERMENT SERVICES tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does YOUTH EMPOWERMENT SERVICES 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 YOUTH EMPOWERMENT SERVICES 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 YOUTH EMPOWERMENT SERVICES 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 YOUTH EMPOWERMENT SERVICES?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names ARIESHA GEIER.
Who are the officers and directors of YOUTH EMPOWERMENT SERVICES?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $93,000 (GARY PAPROCKI, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does YOUTH EMPOWERMENT SERVICES have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,642,758, expenses of $1,894,953 and total assets of $905,001 at year end.

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