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Nonprofit · EIN 23-7348227

WIND YOUTH SERVICES

Tax-exempt · SACRAMENTO, CA 95811

Financials

$2.8M$2.8M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of WIND YOUTH SERVICES by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$2,797,069$2,759,217$37,852$1,566,225$275,766$1,290,459
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$2,769,082
of which government grants
$2,486,934
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Net income from fundraising events
$493
Other revenue
$27,987

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$185,890
Other salaries and wages
$1,419,679
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,865,994
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$60,093
Occupancy
$151,954
Travel
$3,547
Depreciation
$40,652
Program services (functional)
$2,126,771
Management and general (functional)
$632,446

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$2,446,963
Total assets, end of year
$1,566,225
Total liabilities, end of year
$275,766
Net assets, end of year
$1,290,459
Land, buildings and equipment
$206,134
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,290,459
Gross receipts
$2,830,877
Employees
55
Volunteers
30
Year formed
1969
State of legal domicile
CA

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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Miren HowerExecutive Dir.
Officer
40$178,624$7,266
Liz SteinChair
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Shweta HaightVice Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Patti AlversonTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Linzy DavenportSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Thomas KaneDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Tosca WilsonDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Lucy LawrenceDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Tami PiersonDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
815 S ST, SACRAMENTO, CA 95811-7064
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Liz Stein, 8001 Folsom Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95826
Signed the 990
Miren Hower, Executive Dir.
Phone
(916) 395-9000
Return prepared by
Nicholson & Olson CPAs

Mission

Provide Emergency Housing, Supportive Services and Opportunitites to Youth Experiencing Homelessness.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Wind Youth Services, Inc. provides resources, shelter and housing to youth experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, homelessness. These programs improve individual youth health and welfare by: Wind Youth Drop-in Center: The Wind Youth Drop-in Center (DIC) offers youth experiencing homelessness a welcoming and age-appropriate environment away from the dangers of the street. At the DIC, we provide access to shelter and housing, case management, crisis respite, counseling, health and hygiene services, meals, employment assistance, educational assistance, and youth development workshops. In 2024, we served 325 unduplicated youth in the DIC who checked in for 10,630 visits. Adolescent Shelter: Sacramentos only emergency shelter for minors, the goal is to keep young people protected and off the street until reunification or an exit to safe and stable housing becomes available. In 2024, 43 youth were given haven at Winds Adolescent Shelter for a total of 649 bed nights. Common Ground: Emergency shelter for transition age youth, 18-24, who are experiencing homelessness. Youth receive supportive services including counseling, case management, and workforce development. Common Ground served 125 unduplicated youth in 2024 for a total of 6099 shelter bed nights. TAY: A 90-day transitional shelter for youth ages 18-24. Youth receive intensive case management, access to counseling, workforce development, and life skills activities. Thirty-two unduplicated youth accessed Winds TAY Shelter for a total of 1,997 bed nights in 2024. Transformational Housing Program (THP): With a capacity to meet the needs of twelve 1824-year-old youth in 2023, this two-year transitional living program focuses on the development of independent living skills. Through the support of a case manager, participating adolescents obtain/maintain employment, further their education, and/or pursue other self-determined goals. 15 unduplicated youth participated in this program in 2024.Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) This permanent supportive housing program supports transitional aged youth with disabilities and is operated in conjunction with Next Move Homeless Services. Residents are provided the most intensive supportive services vital for ensuring a chance at a full and productive life. Twelve unduplicated youth were given supportive housing and services in this program in 2024.
    Expenses $2,126,771

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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
23-7348227
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
1974
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P300)
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,566,225
Income (IRS master file)
$2,830,877

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024–––IRS
990December 2023$2,964,628$2,766,644$2,446,963IRS
990December 2022$3,175,929$2,824,409$2,739,525IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS

990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.

Questions about WIND YOUTH SERVICES

What is the EIN of WIND YOUTH SERVICES?
The employer identification number (EIN) of WIND YOUTH SERVICES is 23-7348227.
Is WIND YOUTH SERVICES tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1974.
Are donations to WIND YOUTH SERVICES tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does WIND YOUTH 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 WIND YOUTH SERVICES due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did WIND YOUTH SERVICES last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of WIND YOUTH SERVICES?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Liz Stein.
Who are the officers and directors of WIND YOUTH SERVICES?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $178,624 (Miren Hower, Executive Dir.).
How much revenue does WIND YOUTH SERVICES have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $2,797,069, expenses of $2,759,217 and total assets of $1,566,225 at year end.

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