Nonprofit · EIN 41-1765140
AVENUES FOR YOUTH
Tax-exempt · MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55411
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $6,896,706 | $4,488,850 | $2,407,856 | $17,673,500 | $9,769,382 | $7,904,118 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $5,792,935 | $3,837,096 | $1,955,839 | $5,868,302 | $311,541 | $5,556,761 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $6,525,596
- of which government grants
- $3,964,325
- Program service revenue
- $6,173
- Investment income
- $213,323
- Net income from fundraising events
- $151,614
- Other revenue
- $151,614
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $286,539
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $283,264
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,098,882
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,823,766
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $4,698
- Accounting fees
- $18,100
- Occupancy
- $111,545
- Travel
- $59,028
- Depreciation
- $32,616
- Program services (functional)
- $3,160,734
- Management and general (functional)
- $463,464
- Fundraising (functional)
- $864,652
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $5,868,302
- Total assets, end of year
- $17,673,500
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $9,769,382
- Net assets, end of year
- $7,904,118
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $277,021
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,792,051
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $4,112,067
- Gross receipts
- $6,904,566
- Employees
- 70
- Volunteers
- 408
- Year formed
- 1993
- 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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KATHERINE MEERSE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $144,483 | $13,649 |
| RACHEL HATCH | ASSOCIATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $110,670 | $14,462 |
| PAUL BLOM | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SHAWN SORRELL | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| COREY FALLS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RACHELLE HAROLDSON PHD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SAM BLACKWELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDY SYBILRUD | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTIN GAARDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RUSS HEILBRUN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHERI JOHNSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSE ROSS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN SAUNDERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNA SHERMOEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER SPEAGLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
3 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMY MOSER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ALFRED WALKING BULL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RUBEN VAZQUEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KATHERINE MEERSE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $135,137 | $13,007 |
| PAUL BLOM | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SHAWN SORRELL | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| COREY FALLS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RACHELLE HAROLDSON PHD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SAM BLACKWELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDY SYBILRUD | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTIN GAARDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RUSS HEILBRUN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHERI JOHNSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSE ROSS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN SAUNDERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNA SHERMOEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER SPEAGLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PRINCESS TITUS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALFRED WALKING BULL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1404 8TH AVE N, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55411-3912
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- SHAWN SORRELL, 1708 OAK PARK AVENUE NORTH, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55411
- Signed the 990
- SHAWN SORRELL, CURRENT PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (612) 844-2009
- Website
- AVENUESFORYOUTH.ORG
- Return prepared by
- MAHONEY ULBRICH CHRISTIANSEN & RUSS PA
Mission
THE MISSION OF AVENUES FOR YOUTH (AFY) IS TO PARTNER WITH YOUTH EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS TO ACHIEVE THEIR DREAMS. WE DO THIS BY PROVIDING SHELTER, SHORT TERM AND TRANSITIONAL HOUSING AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR YOUTH EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS IN A SAFE AND NURTURING ENVIRONMENT. THROUGH SUCH SERVICE, AVENUES SEEKS TO HELP YOUTH ACHIEVE THEIR PERSONAL GOALS AND FIND A POSITIVE TRANSITION INTO YOUNG ADULTHOOD.
Program accomplishments
- DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025, AVENUES FOR YOUTH MET THE INCREASED NEED WE ARE SEEING IN OUR COMMUNITY BY SUPPORTING MORE YOUNG PEOPLE THAN IN PREVIOUS YEARS, WHILE CONTINUING TO OFFER STRONG PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. AVENUES BROKE GROUND ON A NEW HOUSING AND ADMINISTRATIVE HEADQUARTERS IN NORTH MINNEAPOLIS WHICH IS SLATED TO OPEN IN LATE FY26. THIS NEW BUILDING WILL PROVIDE MORE A SPACE FOR THE CURRENT NORTH MINNEAPOLIS SHELTER AND TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAMS THAT IS MORE DIGNIFIED, TRAUMA-INFORMED AND SUSTAINABLE. IT WILL ALSO ALLOW ADD EIGHT AFFORDABLE APARTMENTS TO THE HOUSING MIX THAT AVENUES OFFERS AND ALLOW FOR ADDITIONAL GROWTH OF COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS.DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025, AVENUES OPERATED FOUR PROGRAMS IN THE TWIN CITIES THAT SUPPORTED 338 YOUTH, INCLUDING YOUNG FAMILIES. WHILE PARTICIPATING IN AN AVENUES PROGRAM, YOUTH NO LONGER NEED TO PUT THEIR ENERGY INTO SURVIVAL. WITH SHELTER AND ALL BASIC NEEDS MET, THEY CAN WORK WITH AVENUES STAFF TO ADDRESS OTHER IMMEDIATE ISSUES, FOCUS ON IMPORTANT ASPECTS OF THEIR DEVELOPMENT, AND PURSUE THEIR PERSONAL GOALS FOR EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT, RELATIONSHIPS, HEALTH AND WELLNESS, LEARNING LIFE SKILLS AND STABLE HOUSING.Expenses $2,141,043 · revenue $6,173
- SEE SCHEDULE OIN AVENUES FOR YOUTH'S CONNEQT HOST HOME PROGRAM MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY OPEN THEIR HOMES TO YOUTH EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. THE PROGRAM IS A COMMUNITY AND VOLUNTEER-BASED INITIATIVE THAT MATCHES YOUTH EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS AGES 16 - 24 WITH VOLUNTEERS IN THE COMMUNITY RECRUITED, SCREENED AND TRAINED BY AVENUES. YOUTH MAY STAY WITH COMMUNITY MEMBERS FOR A FEW NIGHTS OR UP TO A YEAR.CONNEQT SUPPORTS YOUTH WHO IDENTIFY AS GAY, LESBIAN, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER AND QUEER. THEIR HOSTS ARE LGBTQ THEMSELVES OR ALLIES. THE PROCESS OF MATCHING YOUTH AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS IS YOUTH-DRIVEN. WHILE LIVING WITH COMMUNITY MEMBERS, YOUTH RECEIVE ALL BASIC NEEDS AND HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO WORK WITH THEIR CASE MANAGER AND OTHER SPECIALISTS ON OUR TEAM TO IDENTIFY AND ADDRESS THEIR LONGER-TERM PERSONAL GOALS. THE HOSTING ARRANGEMENT IS OFTEN LIFE-CHANGING, BOTH FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND YOUTH. THE OVERALL GOAL IS TO PROVIDE YOUTH EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS WITH THE STABILITY, SUPPORT AND COACHING THEY NEED SO, WHEN THEY LEAVE THE COMMUNITY MEMBERS' HOMES, THEY HAVE A VISION FOR THEIR FUTURE AND ARE BUILDING THE SKILLS AND RELATIONSHIPS NEEDED TO PURSUE THAT VISION. SIMULTANEOUSLY, WE ARE FOSTERING CONNECTIONS AND BUILDING COMMUNITY. DURING FY25, CONNEQT SUPPORTED TEN YOUNG PEOPLE IN HOST HOMES. ONE YOUTH MOVED OUT DURING THE YEAR, INTO THEIR OWN STABLE LIVING ARRANGEMENTS. ANOTHER 31 LGBTQ-IDENTIFIED YOUTH RECEIVED INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT SUPPORT BUT DID NOT LIVE IN HOST HOMES DURING FY25. ADDITIONALLY, 54 YOUTH RECEIVED SUPPORT THROUGH DROP-IN AND OUTREACH.Expenses $300,994 · grants $2,218
- SEE SCHEDULE OAVENUES FOR YOUNG FAMILIES RAPID REHOUSING PROGRAMAVENUES FOR YOUNG FAMILIES SUPPORTS HOMELESS-YOUTH LED FAMILIES. THIS "RAPID REHOUSING PROGRAM" SUPPORTS YOUTH-LED FAMILIES BY HELPING THEM LOCATE AN APARTMENT IN THE COMMUNITY, PROVIDING TEMPORARY RENT SUBSIDIES AND WRAPPING COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES AROUND THE ENTIRE FAMILY TO GIVE THEM A STRONG START TOWARD INDEPENDENT LIVING. RENT SUBSIDIES ARE PROVIDED BY A GRANTS FROM THE US DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA'S HOMELESS YOUTH ACT (HYA). THE ADDITION OF HYA FUNDING IN FY24 ALLOWED AVENUES TO DOUBLE THE SIZE OF THE PROGRAM. AVENUES NOW WORKS WITH 24 YOUNG FAMILIES AT A TIME, UP FROM 12 YOUNG FAMILIES. DURING FY25, AVENUES SUPPORTED 32 YOUNG FAMILIES, INCLUDING A TOTAL OF 33 ADULTS AND 48 CHILDREN. OF THE ELEVEN HOUSEHOLDS WHO EXITED THE PROGRAM, 100% ACHIEVED STABLE HOUSING. THIS WAS THE THIRD YEAR IN A ROW THAT 100% OF YOUTH-HEADED HOUSEHOLDS ACHIEVED STABLE HOUSING UPON LEAVING THE PROGRAM.Expenses $718,697 · grants $284,321
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
- 41-1765140
- 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)
- Youth development (O51Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $17,673,500
- Income (IRS master file)
- $6,904,566
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $6,896,706 | $4,488,850 | $17,673,500 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $5,792,935 | $3,837,096 | $5,868,302 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $3,454,454 | $3,272,133 | $3,877,290 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | 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 41-1765140).
Questions about AVENUES FOR YOUTH
- What is the EIN of AVENUES FOR YOUTH?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of AVENUES FOR YOUTH is 41-1765140.
- Is AVENUES FOR YOUTH tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1995.
- Are donations to AVENUES FOR YOUTH tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does AVENUES FOR YOUTH 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 AVENUES FOR YOUTH 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 AVENUES FOR YOUTH 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 AVENUES FOR YOUTH?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names SHAWN SORRELL.
- Who are the officers and directors of AVENUES FOR YOUTH?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 18 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $144,483 (KATHERINE MEERSE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does AVENUES FOR YOUTH have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $6,896,706, expenses of $4,488,850 and total assets of $17,673,500 at year end.
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