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Nonprofit · EIN 41-1325636

YOUTH FOR CHRIST USA INC

Also known as ITASCA YOUTH FOR CHRIST

Tax-exempt · GRAND RAPIDS, MN 55744

Financials

$223K$227K2023$335K$291K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of YOUTH FOR CHRIST USA INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$335,375$290,663$44,712$224,702$3,155$221,547
June 30, 2024990$223,379$226,908-$3,529$179,506$4,222$175,284
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$252,419
Program service revenue
$1,545
Investment income
$162
Net income from fundraising events
$84,417
Net income from sales of inventory
-$3,168
Other revenue
$81,249

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$79,022
Other salaries and wages
$60,097
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$149,594
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$6,012
Occupancy
$21,118
Travel
$4,713
Program services (functional)
$191,629
Management and general (functional)
$85,882
Fundraising (functional)
$13,152

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$179,506
Total assets, end of year
$224,702
Total liabilities, end of year
$3,155
Net assets, end of year
$221,547
Publicly traded securities
$105,264
Net assets without donor restrictions
$221,547
Gross receipts
$365,224
Employees
9
Year formed
1970
State of legal domicile
MN

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
HEATHER SCHJENKENEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR48$76,839$2,183
JONI EMERSONDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MIKE EMERSONDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CHARLIE SHERMANDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
SHIRLEY SNELLDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TRISH STERLESecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
JASON ANDERSONCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
8$0$0
GREG LANZODirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
SANDY LANZOVICE-CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
KRISLYN WATSONTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
HEATHER SCHJENKENEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR48$69,000$2,070
JONI EMERSONDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
BRAD NELSONDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MIKE EMERSONDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CHARLIE SHERMANDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
SHIRLEY SNELLDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TRISH STERLESecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
JASON ANDERSONCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
8$0$0
CHRIS PAYNEDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
GREG LANZODirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
SANDY LANZOVICE-CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
KRISLYN WATSONTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 209, GRAND RAPIDS, MN 55744-0059
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
HEATHER SCHJENKEN
Signed the 990
HEATHER SCHJENKEN, Executive Dir.
Phone
(218) 326-9079
Return prepared by
GLORVIGEN TIERNEY & COMPANY PLLP

Mission

TO CARE, MENTOR, AND BUILD RELATIONSHIPS WITH YOUTH THROUGH A FAITH-CENTERED APPROACH BY PROVIDING OPPORTUNIES THAT ARE SAFE, INVITING AND NON-JUDGEMENTAL.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • CAMPUS LIFE IS A RELATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS IN FIVE LOCAL SCHOOLS THAT ENGAGE THEM IN FUN ACTIVITIES AND DIALOGUE ON TEEN ISSUES. CAMPUS LIFE COMBINES HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS WITH CREATIVE PROGRAMS TO HELP YOUNG PEOPLE MAKE GOOD CHOICES AND ESTABLISH A PATTERN OF BALANCED LIFE - MENTALLY, PHYSICALLY, SOCIALLY AND SPIRITUALLY.
    Expenses $154,198 · grants $56,650 · revenue $139,343
  • THE MISSION TRIP IS A PROJECT WHERE A GROUP OF 9TH - 12TH GRADERS GO TO A DEVELOPING COUNTRY WHERE THE WATER SUPPLY IS CONTAMINATED. WATER FILTERS ARE INSTALLED TO GIVE FAMILIES PURIFIED WATER TO DRINK TO ELIMINATE THE COST OF BUYING BOTTLED WATER. THE STUDENTS DISCOVER THE IMPACT OF THIRD WORLD POVERTY AND THE SPIRITUALITY AND GRATEFULNESS OF THE PEOPLE THEY SERVE.
    Expenses $37,431 · revenue $59,424

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Not required (church). Churches are not required to file. 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
41-1325636
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Church
Exempt since
1972
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Not required (church)
Assets (IRS master file)
$224,702
Income (IRS master file)
$365,224

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$335,375$290,663$224,702XML
990June 2024$223,379$226,908$179,506XML
990June 2023$271,150$254,655$179,956IRS
990June 2022–––IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2019–––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 41-1325636).

Questions about YOUTH FOR CHRIST USA INC

What is the EIN of YOUTH FOR CHRIST USA INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of YOUTH FOR CHRIST USA INC is 41-1325636.
Is YOUTH FOR CHRIST USA INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1972.
Which annual return does YOUTH FOR CHRIST USA INC file?
Form Not required (church). Churches are not required to file.
When is the next return of YOUTH FOR CHRIST USA 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 FOR CHRIST USA 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 FOR CHRIST USA INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names HEATHER SCHJENKEN.
Who are the officers and directors of YOUTH FOR CHRIST USA INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $76,839 (HEATHER SCHJENKEN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does YOUTH FOR CHRIST USA INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $335,375, expenses of $290,663 and total assets of $224,702 at year end.

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