Nonprofit · EIN 36-2734966
YOUTH & OPPORTUNITY UNITED INC
Tax-exempt · EVANSTON, IL 60201
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $3,319,091 | $3,638,622 | -$319,531 | $11,210,212 | $232,584 | $10,977,628 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $4,242,902 | $4,466,466 | -$223,564 | $11,460,456 | $271,429 | $11,189,027 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $3,739,241 | $4,470,792 | -$731,551 | $11,641,635 | $337,157 | $11,304,478 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,714,691
- of which government grants
- $1,939,599
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $375,652
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $193,645
- Other revenue
- $228,748
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $67,547
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $296,328
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,113,301
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,829,611
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $33,886
- Occupancy
- $110,716
- Depreciation
- $157,131
- Program services (functional)
- $2,645,617
- Management and general (functional)
- $661,555
- Fundraising (functional)
- $331,450
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $11,460,456
- Total assets, end of year
- $11,210,212
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $232,584
- Net assets, end of year
- $10,977,628
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $5,145,224
- Publicly traded securities
- $3,175,426
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $7,510,113
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $3,467,515
- Gross receipts
- $3,406,129
- Employees
- 97
- Volunteers
- 31
- Year formed
- 1971
- State of legal domicile
- IL
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRAIG LYNCH | CEO Officer | 40 | $162,979 | $9,428 |
| LAURA DAYON | EXEC DIR OF ADVANCEMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $108,456 | $7,915 |
| MARTIN MAXWELL | EXEC DIR OF FINANCE Officer | 40 | $106,615 | $8,258 |
| REGINA STEVENSON | EXEC DIR OF TALENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $102,117 | $1,073 |
| ABIGAIL BUTKUS | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ADELE MARTEL | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AIISYA WILLIAMSON | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALLIE PAYNE | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDY BAKER | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BARBARA SHWOM | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CLARENCE WEAVER | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID HILL | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAWN SAMARIS | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANA SHEEHAN | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GREG CALLOWAY | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
13 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HENRY WILKINS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JIM BLAKE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KARIN RUETZEL | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LAURA MIN-PROCTOR | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LETITIA MANN | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LIBBY ESTER | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LUCINDA FOX | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARINA MARICH | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARY FINNEGAN | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MATTHEW ENGLISH | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NANCY JOHNSON | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NEDA NOZARI | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PAULA JACOBY | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 26 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRAIG LYNCH | CEO Officer | 40 | $164,393 | $10,090 |
| MARTIN MAXWELL | EXEC DIR OF FINANCE Officer | 40 | $107,136 | $8,239 |
| ABIGAIL BUTKUS | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ADELE MARTEL | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AIISYA WILLIAMSON | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALLIE PAYNE | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDY BAKER | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BARBARA SHWOM | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CLARENCE WEAVER | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID HILL | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAWN SAMARIS | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANA SHEEHAN | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GREG CALLOWAY | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HENRY WILKINS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM BLAKE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KARIN RUETZEL | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA MIN-PROCTOR | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LETITIA MANN | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LIBBY ESTER | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LUCINDA FOX | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARINA MARICH | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY FINNEGAN | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW ENGLISH | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NANCY JOHNSON | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NEDA NOZARI | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAULA JACOBY | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 24 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRAIG LYNCH | CEO Officer | 40 | $164,368 | $6,417 |
| MARTIN MAXWELL | EXEC DIR OF FINANCE Officer | 40 | $92,947 | $2,077 |
| ABIGAIL BUTKUS | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ADELE MARTEL | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AIISYA WILLIAMSON | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALLIE PAYNE | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BARBARA SHWOM | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CLARENCE WEAVER | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID HILL | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAWN SAMARIS | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANA SHEEHAN | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GREG CALLOWAY | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HENRY WILKINS | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM BLAKE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KARIN RUETZEL | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN MACK | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA MIN-PROCTOR | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LETITIA MANN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LIBBY ESTER | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LUCINDA FOX | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARINA MARICH | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY FINNEGAN | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW ENGLISH | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NANCY JOHNSON | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1911 CHURCH ST, EVANSTON, IL 60201-3937
- In care of
- % MELISSA HOHIMER
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- CRAIG LYNCH, 1911 CHURCH STREET, EVANSTON, IL 60201
- Signed the 990
- DAVID HILL, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (847) 866-1200
- Website
- WWW.YOUTHOPPORTUNITY.ORG
- Return prepared by
- COHNREZNICK ADVISORY LLC
Mission
YOUTH & OPPORTUNITY UNITED, INC. IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT, YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AGENCY THAT PROVIDES SERVICES AND LEADERSHIP TO MEET THE EMERGING NEEDS OF YOUNG PEOPLE AND THEIR FAMILIES IN OUR COMMUNITY. Y.O.U. PROGRAMS ARE TRAUMA-INFORMED, RELATIONSHIP-BASED, AND OFFER INNOVATIVE AND ACCESSIBLE SUPPORTS FOR YOUTH. Y.O.U. STRIVES FOR ALL YOUNG PEOPLE TO HAVE THE RESOURCES, OPPORTUNITY, SKILLS, AND SELF-CONFIDENCE TO PARTICIPATE FULLY IN THEIR COMMUNITY.
Program accomplishments
- Y.O.U. PROVIDES A HOLISTIC SET OF SERVICES - INCLUDING ENRICHMENT, SUMMER LEARNING, PARENTAL ENGAGEMENT, CLINICAL COUNSELING, AND STREET OUTREACH - TO REALIZE THE FULL POTENTIAL OF EVERY YOUNG PERSON. Y.O.U. PARTNERS WITH FAMILIES, SCHOOLS, AND THE COMMUNITY TO PROVIDE ACADEMIC, SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL, AND ENRICHMENT SUPPORT TO CLOSE THE OPPORTUNITY GAP AND PREPARE ALL YOUTH FOR POST-SECONDARY AND LIFE SUCCESS.Expenses $2,645,617 · grants $67,547 · revenue $228,748
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
- 36-2734966
- 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
- 1973
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $11,210,212
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,406,129
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $3,319,091 | $3,638,622 | $11,210,212 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $4,242,902 | $4,466,466 | $11,460,456 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $3,739,241 | $4,470,792 | $11,641,635 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $3,232,601 | $3,904,669 | $12,497,971 | 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 36-2734966).
Questions about YOUTH & OPPORTUNITY UNITED INC
- What is the EIN of YOUTH & OPPORTUNITY UNITED INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of YOUTH & OPPORTUNITY UNITED INC is 36-2734966.
- Is YOUTH & OPPORTUNITY UNITED INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1973.
- Are donations to YOUTH & OPPORTUNITY UNITED INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does YOUTH & OPPORTUNITY UNITED 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 & OPPORTUNITY UNITED 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 & OPPORTUNITY UNITED 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 & OPPORTUNITY UNITED INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names CRAIG LYNCH.
- Who are the officers and directors of YOUTH & OPPORTUNITY UNITED INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 28 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $162,979 (CRAIG LYNCH, CEO).
- How much revenue does YOUTH & OPPORTUNITY UNITED INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,319,091, expenses of $3,638,622 and total assets of $11,210,212 at year end.
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