YOUTH ENRICHMENT SERVICES INC

Financials

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.

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)

6031 BROAD ST STE 202, PITTSBURGH, PA 15206-3009

In care of

% DENNIS FLOYD JONES PHD

Principal officer (990 for 2024)

DENNIS FLOYD JONES PHD, 6031 BROAD STREET, STE 202, PITTSBURGH, PA 15206

Signed the 990

DENNIS FLOYD JONES PHD, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Phone

(412) 661-7834

Website

YOUTHENRICHMENTSERVICES.ORG

Return prepared by

TYLER COLLIER ASSOCIATES LLC

Mission

YOUTH ENRICHMENT SERVICES, INC. WAS FOUNDED IN 1994 FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING AT-RISK TEENS AND LOW-INCOME FAMILIES RESIDING IN ALLEGHENY COUNTY A COMPREHENSIVE IN-HOME PEER MENTORING PROGRAM, JUVENILE ALTERNATIVE TO DETENTION, AFTERSCHOOL P.A.S.S. PROGRAM, SUMMER ENRICHMENT, JOB TRAINING, AND COMPUTER TRAINING PROGRAMS TO ENHANCE THEIR ACADEMIC AND LIFE SKILLS. YOUTH ENRICHMENT SERVICES IS LOCATED AT 6031 BROAD STREET SUITE 202 PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA 15206. FOR MORE THAN A DECADE, YOUTH ENRICHMENT SERVICES, INC. HAS BEEN MAKING A POSITIVE LASTING IMPACT ON THE LIVES OF YOUNG PEOPLE AND ON THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH THEY LIVE. YOUTH ENRICHMENT SERVICES, INC. FOCUSES ON PROGRAMS THAT HELP CHILDREN AND TEENS FROM SOCIALLY AND ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED FAMILIES BECOME RESPONSIBLE AND CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS TO SOCIETY. YOUTH ENRICHMENT SERVICES, INC. ENCOURAGES ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT, CULTURAL ENRICHMENT, AND IMPROVED SELF-IMAGE WHILE BUILDING A STRONGER SENSE OF FAMILY AND COMMUNITY.

Program accomplishments

• PEER MENTOR PROGRAM - ACADEMIC PREPARATION- ALL ABOUT ME (AAM) IS PRIMARILY A MENTORING, TUTORIAL, AND EMPLOYABILITY PROGRAM, WITH SPECIFIC ACADEMIC AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES TAILORED TO ADDRESS ISSUES OF TRUANCY, SOCIAL ADAPTATION, AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN HOPES OF PREPARING STUDENTS TO BE PITTSBURGH PROMISE ELIGIBLE. TO MEET THESE GOALS, THE AAM PROGRAM CLOSELY MONITORS STUDENTS GRADES AND ATTENDANCE AND CONDUCTS HOME AND SCHOOL VISITS TO SUPPORT STUDENTS HOLISTICALLY TOWARD PROMISE READINESS AND POST-SECONDARY SUCCESS. COLLEGE PREP (CP) IS DESIGNED FOR 11TH AND 12TH GRADE STUDENTS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN RECEIVING ADMISSION TESTING SUPPORT, ONE-ON-ONE MENTORSHIP AND COLLEGE GUIDANCE, EXPOSURE TO COLLEGIATE CONTEXTS, AND ASSISTANCE IN COMPLETING COLLEGE AND SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION MATERIALS. WHAT SETS YES COLLEGE PREP APART FROM OTHERS IS THE LEVEL OF STAFF COMMITMENT IN PROVIDING STUDENTS WITH INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT AND SERVICE TAILORING. WHETHER ITS PAST PROGRAM HOURS OR ON THE WEEKEND, STAFF SUPPORT STUDENTS THROUGHOUT THEIR PRE- COLLEGE AND COLLEGE JOURNEYS. YES RECOGNIZES THE NEED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL, OR ALTERNATIVE, FORMS OF SUPPORT FOR YOUTH WHO MAY STRUGGLE TO SUCCEED IN TRADITIONAL ACADEMIC SETTINGS OR MODES OF LEARNING. ALTERNATIVE ACADEMIC SERVICES ALLOWS YOUTH INVOLVED IN OTHER YES PROGRAMS TO RECEIVE TARGETED, INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT IN THEIR ACADEMIC PURSUITS. THE YOUTH CIVIC LEADERSHIP ACADEMY- THE YOUTH CIVIC LEADERSHIP ACADEMY (YCLA), NOW IN ITS 3RD ITERATION, IS A FREE, 17- WEEK ACADEMY. YCLA HELPS YOUNG SCHOLARS DO THE HEAVY LIFTING EMERGING ADULTHOOD REQUIRES BY EQUIPPING YOUTH WITH TRANSFERABLE SKILLS, COMPETENCIES, AND THE EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING NECESSARY TO THRIVE AS CIVIC LEADERS, COMMUNITY STEWARDS, AND CHANGEMAKERS IN THE WORKPLACE AND BEYOND. YCLA WILL PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES TO ACCESS, EXPLORE, AND EXPERIENCE CAREER FIELDS TYPICALLY DEEMED OFF LIMITS FOR YOUTH OF COLOR AND THOSE WITHOUT SIGNIFICANT MONETARY AND SOCIAL CAPITAL WITHIN PITTSBURGH INCLUDING DECISION MAKING FIELDS LIKE CIVICS, EDUCATION, AND INFRASTRUCTURE. THROUGH INTEGRATED COURSEWORK, EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING AND RESEARCH-BASED PROJECTS, YCLA WILL PROVIDE INSIGHTS INTO PITTSBURGHS PAST, RESOURCES OF THE PRESENT, AND THE VISION OF PITTSBURGHS FUTURE WITH THE CITYS FIRST BLACK MAYOR BEING A DIRECT MENTOR COMMITTED TO IMBUING YOUTH WITH A SENSE OF BELONGING AND RELEVANT REGIONAL IDENTITY. BEYOND A TRANSACTIONAL OR REMOVED LEVEL OF ENGAGEMENT MERELY INFORMING YOUTH THAT CERTAIN CAREER FIELDS EXIST, YCLA PROVIDES A LITERAL ONE OF A KIND IMMERSIVE AND INTEGRATIVE EXPERIENCE MADE POSSIBLE THROUGH THE LEADERSHIP OF THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH OFFICE OF THE MAYOR AND SUPPORTING PARTNERS-THE COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF ALLEGHENY COUNTY (CCAC), THE HEINZ HISTORY CENTER, PARTNER4WORK (P4W), AND YOUTH ENRICHMENT SERVICES, INC. (YES). YCLA SCHOLARS WILL NOT ONLY SEE THEMSELVES AS CAPABLE OF HAVING A CAREER BUT ALSO BEING A PART OF PITTSBURGHS CAREER ECOSYSTEM. SCHOOL YEAR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT- THE PATHWAYS TO ACCESS PROGRAM (PAP) IS A WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM THAT EXPOSES 912 GRADERS TO A VARIETY OF CAREER EXPERIENCE AND ALLOWS THEM TO DEVELOP SKILLS NECESSARY TO ENTER THE WORKFORCE. THROUGH YEAR-ROUND MENTORSHIP, PROJECT-BASED LEARNING EXPERIENCES, AND OTHER SKILL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES STUDENTS GAIN THE KNOWLEDGE ABOUT CAREERS THAT INTEREST THEM WHILE RECEIVING FINANCIAL INCENTIVES FOR PROGRAM PARTICIPATION. EACH COHORT RECEIVES SPECIFIC OUTCOMES BASED ON THEIR GRADE LEVEL. THE BUSINESS ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM IS A WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR PITTSBURGH PUBLIC SCHOOLS CTE STUDENTS THAT PROVIDES HANDS-ON EXPERIENCES IN CAREER FIELDS PARTICIPANTS ARE INTERESTED IN. THE PROGRAM CONSISTS OF WORKFORCE READINESS TRAINING AND REAL WORK EXPERIENCE. ENGP- THE ENDING THE NEED FOR GROUP PLACEMENT PROGRAM PROVIDES A PLATFORM FOR YOUTH WITH LIVED EXPERIENCES IN THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM TO ADVOCATE FOR CHANGE WITHIN THE GROUP PLACEMENT PROCESS. YES FACILITATES MEETINGS BETWEEN THOSE WITH LIVED EXPERIENCES AND STAKEHOLDERS WITHIN THE SYSTEM TO STRATEGICALLY PLAN FOR FUTURE PLACEMENT STRUCTURES. GENDER SPECIFIC PROGRAMS- VOICES TO MEN IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE YOUNG MEN WITH THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS TO BE SOCIALLY AND ECONOMICALLY SUCCESSFUL COMMUNITY LEADERS. THROUGH A VARIETY OF TARGETED SESSIONS, OUTINGS, AND EXERCISES WITH MALE MENTORS, PARTICIPANTS WILL DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF AND STRATEGICALLY USE THEIR SOCIAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND REAL VOICES AND CHALLENGE THE OFTEN-RESTRICTIVE STORY PLAGUING MEN OF COLOR. IN DOING SO, PARTICIPANTS WILL SPEAK THEIR RICH STORIES, DISCUSS RELEVANT AND PRESSING ISSUES IN A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT, HEAL, AND GROW. FEMALE EMPOWERMENT AND WELLNESS INITIATIVE, FEWI, IS A GENDER-SPECIFIC MENTORING PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES AN ENVIRONMENT FOR YOUNG WOMEN TO DISCUSS SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, AND CULTURAL TOPICS WITH TRUSTED ADULTS AND PEERS. THE PROGRAM IS MADE UP OF DIALOGUE SESSIONS AND SOCIAL-CULTURAL OUTINGS. GENERAL SERVICES - THE HEART OF YOUTH ENRICHMENT SERVICES, INC. IS MENTORING PARTNERSHIPS, A COMMUNITY- BASED PROGRAM THAT INCORPORATES PEER MENTOR CERTIFICATION TRAINING, LIFE SKILLS, AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS TO ADDRESS AT-RISK BEHAVIOR AMONG ADOLESCENTS. THE MENTORING CONCEPT IS CENTRAL TO OUR ORGANIZATIONS PHILOSOPHY OF IMPROVED PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL AND ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT. THE PRIMARY GOALS OF THE MENTORING PROGRAM ARE AS FOLLOWS: ACADEMIC IMPROVEMENT, CULTURAL ENRICHMENT, CAREER DEVELOPMENT, AND LIFE SKILLS ENHANCEMENT. ALUMNI SUPPORT - THE ALUMNI SUPPORT PROGRAM PROVIDES RECENT YES ALUMNI WHO ARE CURRENTLY PURSUING POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION AND CAREER ENDEAVORS ADDITIONAL SUPPORT AS THEY CONTINUE ON THEIR JOURNEYS. THE NEED FOR VARIOUS FORMS OF SUPPORT DO NOT DISSIPATE WHEN YOUNG PEOPLE GRADUATE FROM HIGH SCHOOL, AND YES SEEKS TO CONTINUE TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR ITS YOUTH IN ORDER TO ENSURE THEY ACHIEVE SUCCESS IN THEIR JOURNEY, WHATEVER IT MAY BE.
  Expenses $675,272
• DIVERSIONARY SERVICES - DEVELOPED IN COLLABORATION WITH THE ALLEGHENY COUNTY JUVENILE COURT, DIVERSION 2000 (D2000) IS A 24/7 MONITORING AND MENTORING PROGRAM OFFERING JUVENILE OFFENDERS AN ALTERNATIVE TO DETENTION. INTERVENTION SPECIALISTS CONDUCT SCHOOL AND HOME VISITS, MONITOR SCHOOL ATTENDANCE, MAKE DAILY CURFEW CALLS, AND ARRANGE ACADEMIC SUPPORT. THE FAMILY ACTION PLANS ARE DESIGNED TO PROTECT THE CHILD AND THE WELL-BEING OF THEIR COMMUNITY, DECREASE TRUANCY, REDUCE RECIDIVISM AND ENSURE THAT THE FAMILYS RULES WILL BE ADHERED TO THROUGHOUT THE DURATION OF THE PROGRAM. D2000 YOUTH ARE TRANSFERRED TO THE EXTENDED DIVERSION SERVICES (EDS) PROGRAM OFFERED BY YOUTH ENRICHMENT SERVICES, INC. IF STAKEHOLDERS DETERMINE YOUTH WILL BENEFIT FROM CONTINUED PROBATIONARY SERVICES. EDS YOUTH CONTINUE TO RECEIVE HOME AND SCHOOL VISITS AND NIGHTLY CURFEW CALLS; HOWEVER, THEIR SERVICES ARE EXPANDED TO INCLUDE WEEKLY SESSIONS FACILITATED BY YOUTH ENRICHMENT SERVICES, INC. STAFF, SOCIAL AND CULTURAL OUTINGS, ONE-ON-ONE MENTORING, AND EMPLOYABILITY PREPARATION. STAFF SELECT THE SERVICE PROVISION THAT ALIGN AND ADDRESS CHALLENGES THE PRESENT YOUTH ARE FACING TO INDIVIDUALIZE SERVICES. DIVERSION PREVENTION 3RD ITERATION, OR THE CODE, IS A MULTIMODAL YOUTH EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM ADDRESSING THE IMPACTS TRAUMA AND FAMILY IN COHESION CAN HAVE ON A YOUTHS ABILITY TO AVOID RISKY BEHAVIORS, MAKE PROSOCIAL DECISIONS, AND ACCESS ECONOMIC MOBILITY OPPORTUNITIES. THE PURPOSE OF THE CODE IS TO INCREASE SOCIETAL PROSOCIAL BONDS OF YOUTH WHO HAVE MEDIUM TO HIGH RISK LEVELS OF DELINQUENCY OR RECIDIVISM.
  Expenses $354,723
• LEARN AND EARN- THE LEARN AND EARN SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM IS A SUMMER OPPORTUNITY THAT PROVIDES YOUTH, AGES 14 - 21, WITH EMPLOYMENT AROUND THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH. LEARN AND EARN STUDENTS WORK IN DIVERSE JOBS AND OCCUPATIONAL AREAS TO GAIN PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE, TECHNICAL SKILLS, AND KNOWLEDGE OF EMPLOYER EXPECTATIONS, AS WELL AS EXPOSURE TO POSSIBLE CAREER PATHS. IN ADDITION TO DEVELOPING VALUABLE WORK EXPERIENCE, YOUTH ALSO EARN WAGES AND CONTRIBUTE TO PITTSBURGH'S TAX BASE AND ECONOMIC GROWTH. THE GOALS OF LEARN AND EARN ARE TO PREPARE YOUTH TO UNDERSTAND APPROPRIATE WORKPLACE BEHAVIORS, THE RIGORS OF THE WORKPLACE, JOB SURVIVAL SKILLS, AND TO CHALLENGE YOUTH TO EXPLORE CAREER INTERESTS AND OPPORTUNITIES. AS A LEARN AND EARN SERVICE PROVIDER, YOUTH ENRICHMENT SERVICES (YES) HAS DEVELOPED A COMPREHENSIVE SUMMER PROGRAM MODEL THAT OFFERS YOUTH MORE THAN AN EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY. YOUTH ENRICHMENT SERVICES, INC.'S SUMMER PROGRAM MODEL AMALGAMATES LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, EMPLOYABILITY PREPARATION, AND ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT TO NOT ONLY PREPARE YOUTH FOR FUTURE EMPLOYMENT, BUT TO ALSO STIMULATE THEIR ACADEMIC ACUMEN, AND TO DEEPEN THEIR COMMITMENT TO THEIR PEERS AND COMMUNITIES. YOUTH ENRICHMENT SERVICES, INC. INTEGRATES LEARN AND EARN'S GOALS INTO ITS MODEL TO FURTHER ENSURE YOUTH DEVELOP SKILLS THAT TRANSCEND THEIR SUMMER EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCES. YOUTH ENRICHMENT SERVICES, INC. EMBEDS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES INTO ITS SUMMER PROGRAM INFRASTRUCTURE TO PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH CAREER EXPOSURE AND SKILL DEVELOPMENT. IN A CLIMATE IN WHICH DEMAND FOR YOUTH EMPLOYMENT IS HIGHER THAN SUPPLY, YOUTH ENRICHMENT SERVICES, INC. PROVIDES YOUTH WITH CRITICAL EARLY WORK EXPERIENCES TO MASTER TECHNICAL SKILLS, TO DEVELOP KNOWLEDGE OF EMPLOYER EXPECTATIONS, AND TO SOLIDIFY CAREER INTERESTS. THROUGH SUCH OFFERINGS, YOUTH ENRICHMENT SERVICES, INC. SCHOLARS LEARN ACCEPTABLE WORKPLACE BEHAVIORS, THE RIGORS OF THE WORK ENVIRONMENT, AND JOB SURVIVAL SKILLS. IN ADDITION TO DEVELOPING VALUABLE WORK EXPERIENCE, YOUTH EARN WAGES IN WHICH THEY CAN CONTRIBUTE TO PITTSBURGH'S TAX BASE AND ECONOMIC GROWTH AND INVEST IN THEIR OWN FUTURES, COMMUNITIES, AND FAMILIES. RESEARCH SUBSTANTIATES THE VALUE OF SUCH EARLY WORK EXPERIENCES, AND AS SUCH, THESE OPPORTUNITIES REMAIN INTEGRAL TO YOUTH ENRICHMENT SERVICES, INC.'S SUMMER PROGRAM MODEL.
  Expenses $424,623
• VIOLENCE PREVENTION PROGRAMMING-YES VIOLENCE PREVENTION PROGRAM INCLUDES A NUMBER OF PROJECTS. OVERALL, YES CREATES OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH AND STAKEHOLDERS TO ENGAGE IN PROGRAMS AND PLANNING THAT LIMIT YOUTH ENGAGEMENT IN VIOLENCE, SPECIFICALLY GUN VIOLENCE. THIS INCLUDES OUR TEEN COUNCIL WHO STRATEGICALLY PLAN FOR METHODS TO REDUCE GUN VIOLENCE. IT ALSO INCLUDES OUR PARENT COUNCIL THAT CONVENES FAMILY MEMBERS TO GAIN THEIR INSIGHT. OUR FITNESS AND FUN INVOLVING SPORT AND HEALTH (FFISH) PROGRAM ENGAGES YOUNGER YOUTH TO PROVIDE POSITIVE SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT AND MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES FOR YOUTH AND FAMILIES INVOLVED IN YES PROGRAMS. FINALLY, OUR HUB PROGRAMMING CREATES LARGE VIOLENCE PREVENTION EVENTS TO BRING COMMUNITY MEMBERS TOGETHER UNDER THIS TOPIC.
  Expenses $570,475

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.

IRS record

EIN

25-1737929

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

1995

Accounting year ends

June

Files

Form 990 or 990-EZ

Category (NTEE)

Human services (P30)

Assets (IRS master file)

$1,144,319

Income (IRS master file)

$2,324,468

Filing history

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 25-1737929).

Questions about YOUTH ENRICHMENT SERVICES INC

What is the EIN of YOUTH ENRICHMENT SERVICES INC?

The employer identification number (EIN) of YOUTH ENRICHMENT SERVICES INC is 25-1737929.

Is YOUTH ENRICHMENT SERVICES INC tax-exempt?

Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1995.

Are donations to YOUTH ENRICHMENT SERVICES INC tax-deductible?

Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).

Which annual return does YOUTH ENRICHMENT SERVICES 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 YOUTH ENRICHMENT SERVICES 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 YOUTH ENRICHMENT SERVICES 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 YOUTH ENRICHMENT SERVICES INC?

The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names DENNIS FLOYD JONES PHD.

Who are the officers and directors of YOUTH ENRICHMENT SERVICES INC?

The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $158,050 (DENNIS FLOYD JONES PHD, EXECUTIVE DI).

How much revenue does YOUTH ENRICHMENT SERVICES INC have?

On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,324,468, expenses of $2,269,899 and total assets of $1,144,319 at year end.

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