Nonprofit · EIN 36-3252809
YOUTH JOB CENTER INC
Tax-exempt · EVANSTON, IL 60201
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $2,094,773 | $2,384,512 | -$289,739 | $1,005,521 | $336,917 | $668,604 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $2,395,528 | $2,391,122 | $4,406 | $1,224,984 | $266,641 | $958,343 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $2,637,951 | $2,511,635 | $126,316 | $1,232,800 | $278,863 | $953,937 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,148,558
- of which government grants
- $1,177,582
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $24,067
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$79,681
- Other revenue
- -$77,852
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $260,714
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $370,296
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,166,043
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,798,988
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $439
- Accounting fees
- $42,260
- Occupancy
- $4,500
- Depreciation
- $23,380
- Program services (functional)
- $1,575,445
- Management and general (functional)
- $375,411
- Fundraising (functional)
- $433,656
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,224,984
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,005,521
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $336,917
- Net assets, end of year
- $668,604
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $236,839
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $339,878
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $328,726
- Gross receipts
- $2,219,116
- Employees
- 68
- Volunteers
- 100
- Year formed
- 1983
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LUCRETZIA JAMISON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $150,580 | $6,946 |
| JEREMY PARDOE | DIRECTOR OF DATA MGMT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $104,652 | $1,464 |
| MARIA GRAY | DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT Officer | 40 | $91,749 | $11,842 |
| COLLEEN HENTSCHEL | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & OPS Officer | 40 | $81,220 | $3,979 |
| MARY DOLAN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| DOUG OETTINGER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HOWARD ELLMAN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVE DAVIS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LOUIS ENGLISH | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSE LEON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RALPH SEGALL | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID SPITULNIK | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PEGGY BAXTER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARCIA POWERS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SERGIO HERNANDEZ | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
9 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEPHANIE ROTI | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HEREFORD JOHNSON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AMY KATZOFF | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN KENNEDY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ALYSA PARKS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| VALERIE GARCIA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| EDDIE PHILLIPS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| VINCENT SWEENEY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| JULIA WILLIS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 28 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LUCRETZIA JAMISON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $146,687 | $6,758 |
| JEREMY PARDOE | DIRECTOR OF DATA MANAGEMENT Highest-paid employee | 1 | $101,809 | $368 |
| STEVE STRANG | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND OPERATIONS Officer | 40 | $101,260 | $427 |
| MARY DOLAN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| DOUG OETTINGER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| HOWARD ELLMAN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVE DAVIS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LOUIS ENGLISH | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSE LEON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RALPH SEGALL | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID SPITULNIK | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSICA TICUS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM HAZLETT | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SERGIO HERNANDEZ | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT HURWITZ | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HEREFORD JOHNSON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY KATZOFF | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN KENNEDY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KENDRA MORRILL | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALYSSA PARKS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE SHIMKUS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROSALINDA SILVA-DIMPFL | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERICKA WRENCHER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VALERIA GARCIA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EDDIE PHILLIPS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VINCENT SWEENEY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIA WILLIS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| COLLEEN HENTSCHEL | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND OPERATIONS Officer | 40 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 22 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEVE STRANG | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND OPERATIONS Officer | 40 | $93,105 | $5,578 |
| LUCRETZIA M JAMISON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $81,708 | $1,986 |
| MARY DOLAN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| DOUG OETTINGER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| HOWARD ELLMAN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVE DAVIS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LOUIS ENGLISH | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSE LEON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RALPH SEGALL | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID SPITULNIK | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSICA TICUS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM HAZLETT | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SERGIO HERNANDEZ | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT HURWITZ | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HEREFORD JOHNSON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY KATZOFF | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN KENNEDY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KENDRA MORRILL | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALYSSA PARKS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE SHIMKUS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROSALINDA SILVA-DIMPFL | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERICKA WRENCHER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1114 CHURCH ST, EVANSTON, IL 60201-3604
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- LUCRETZIA JAMISON, 1114 CHURCH STREET, EVANSTON, IL 60201
- Signed the 990
- LUCRETZIA JAMISON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (847) 864-5627
- Website
- HTTPS://YOUTHJOBCENTER.ORG/
- Return prepared by
- PORTE BROWN LLC
Mission
YOUTH JOB CENTER CONNECTS YOUTH AGES 14-25 TO MEANINGFUL CAREERS THROUGH EARLY EXPOSURE, WORKFORCE TRAINING, INDIVIDUALIZED COACHING, AND STRONG EMPLOYER PARTNERSHIPS. WE MEET YOUNG PEOPLE WHERE THEY ARE AND GUIDE THEM TOWARD LIVING-WAGE JOBS BY EQUIPPING THEM WITH A PLAN, A PATH, AND A JOB PLACEMENT TO PREPARE THEM FOR SUCCESS IN THE WORKPLACE AND IN LIFE.
Program accomplishments
- CAREER PATHWAYS PROGRAM - THIS FUNDER SUPPORTED PROGRAM HELPS JOB SEEKERS, AGES 16-25, WHO FACE SIGNIFICANT BARRIERS GAIN THE SUPPORT, SKILLS AND EDUCATION NECESSARY TO OBTAIN AND RETAIN EMPLOYMENT. QUALIFIED CANDIDATES MAY RECEIVE UP TO TWO YEARS OF FUNDING TO RECEIVE TRAINING, ATTEND COLLEGES AND TECHNICAL PROGRAMS, OR ENTER JOBS WITH ONGOING SUPPORT. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES SUBSIDIZED INTERNSHIPS AND PAID WORK EXPERIENCES, INCLUDING APPRENTICESHIPS THROUGH IT'S CAREER PATHWAYS PROGRAM, WHICH PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR CLIENTS TO EARN SPECIALIZED CERTIFICATIONS OR CREDENTIALS IN THEIR CHOSEN CAREER PATH.Expenses $582,433 · grants $60,840
- JOB TRAINING PROGRAMS CENTERED AROUND HEALTHCARE, IT AND OTHER INDUSTRIES ARE PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE TO YJC CLIENTS. THE HEALTH CARE PROGRAM LASTS 18 TO 20 WEEKS AND DESIGNED TO JUMPSTART PARTICPANT'S HEALTHCARE CAREER. THE IT PROGRAM IS A 16-WEEK TRAINING PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO HELP PARTICIPANTS TRANSITION FROM CLASSROOM INTO AN I.T. CAREER. TRAINING INCLUDES A COMBINATION OF CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION AND ONLINE COURSE WORK.Expenses $164,270 · grants $87,569
- THROUGH ITS INVOLVMENT WITH THE AMERICAN JOB CENTER, THE ORGANIZATION COLLABORATES WITH CHICAGOLAND AREA BUSINESSES AND ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE WORK READINESS TRAINING TO ELIGIBLE OUT-OF-SCHOOL YOUTH, AGES 16-24 AND IN-SCHOOL YOUTH, AGES-16-21. THERE ARE A WIDE VARIETY OF PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO PREPARE YOUTH TO BE PRODUCTIVE IN THE WORKFORCE. THE PROGRAMS RANGE FROM SUMMER INTERNSHIPS TO YEAR-ROUND SUPPORT FOR YOUTH.Expenses $369,794 · grants $70,073
- HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM: YOUTH JOB CENTER WORKS WITH LOCAL HIGH SCHOOLS TOPROVIDE WORKSHOPS AND TRAINING DURING THE SCHOOL DAY THROUGH SEMINARSAND CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE) CLASSES, AUGMENTED BYADDITIONAL SUPPORT AFTER SCHOOL. STUDENTS RECEIVE ASSISTANCE WITH JOBSEARCHES, RESUME DEVELOPMENT, INTERVIEWING TECHNIQUES, AND JOBCOUNSELING.Expenses $10,847
- THIS WAY ONWARD PROGRAM IS A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE GAP AND OLD NAVY. THEPROGRAM PROVIDES TRAINING AND SUMMER INTERNSHIPS THROUGHOUT THECHICAGOLAND AREA. THIS PROGRAM IS FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AGES 16-18WHO ARE RECRUITED FROM MANY HIGH SCHOOLS IN CHICAGO.Expenses $36,758
- OTHER VARIOUS PROGRAMS PROVIDING CAREER EXPLORATION, PERSONALIZEDCAREER COACHING, SKILLS TRAINING, JOB PLACEMENT, AND FOLLOW-UP SUPPORT,HELPING YOUTH DEVELOP A STRONG FOUNDATION FOR FUTURE EMPLOYMENTSUCCESS.Expenses $411,343 · grants $42,231
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
- 36-3252809
- 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
- 1984
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,005,521
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,219,116
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $2,094,773 | $2,384,512 | $1,005,521 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $2,395,528 | $2,391,122 | $1,224,984 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $2,637,951 | $2,511,635 | $1,232,800 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $1,913,404 | $2,271,151 | $1,155,576 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | 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 36-3252809).
Questions about YOUTH JOB CENTER INC
- What is the EIN of YOUTH JOB CENTER INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of YOUTH JOB CENTER INC is 36-3252809.
- Is YOUTH JOB CENTER INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1984.
- Are donations to YOUTH JOB CENTER INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does YOUTH JOB CENTER 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 JOB CENTER 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 JOB CENTER 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 JOB CENTER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names LUCRETZIA JAMISON.
- Who are the officers and directors of YOUTH JOB CENTER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 24 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $150,580 (LUCRETZIA JAMISON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does YOUTH JOB CENTER INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,094,773, expenses of $2,384,512 and total assets of $1,005,521 at year end.
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