Nonprofit · EIN 52-1173590
ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH
Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20005
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | 990 | $8,401,820 | $9,997,638 | -$1,595,818 | $11,654,777 | $3,082,574 | $8,572,203 |
| March 31, 2024 | 990 | $12,629,014 | $9,771,989 | $2,857,025 | $14,020,516 | $3,852,495 | $10,168,021 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $7,324,259
- of which government grants
- $362,186
- Program service revenue
- $909,489
- Investment income
- $162,466
- Other revenue
- $5,606
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $86,031
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $548,206
- Other salaries and wages
- $4,593,444
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $5,987,536
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $2,493
- Accounting fees
- $211,204
- Occupancy
- $466,450
- Travel
- $467,293
- Depreciation
- $21,481
- Program services (functional)
- $8,155,304
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,209,362
- Fundraising (functional)
- $632,972
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $14,020,516
- Total assets, end of year
- $11,654,777
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $3,082,574
- Net assets, end of year
- $8,572,203
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $27,292
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,529,131
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $7,043,072
- Gross receipts
- $8,401,820
- Employees
- 55
- Volunteers
- 17
- Year formed
- 1980
- State of legal domicile
- DC
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 March 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEBRA HAUSER | PRESIDENT/EX. DIR. Officer | 40 | $260,484 | $31,143 |
| JENNIFER AUGUSTINE | EVP Highest-paid employee | 40 | $214,809 | $10,117 |
| LAURA DAVIS | DIV DIR, ADOLESCENT SEXUAL HEALTH SVCS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $180,468 | $26,110 |
| KATHLEEN FARRELL | SR VP, FIN & ADMIN/ASSIST SEC. Officer | 40 | $175,585 | $26,871 |
| TREMAYNME JACKSON | SR. EXEC. OF OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $165,635 | $30,489 |
| DIANA RHODES | VP, POL. PTNSHIPS & YOUTH ORG. Highest-paid employee | 40 | $167,408 | $13,879 |
| NICOLE CHEETHAM | DIV DIR. INT. YOUTH HEALTH & RIGHTS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $163,367 | $16,779 |
| ALLISON AGWU | CHAIR (UNTIL 11/24) Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NAINA DHINGRA | VICE CHAIR/CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RACHEL COOKE | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GARRETT MIZE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ANTOINETTE JONES | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DURRYLE BROOKS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| ALANA FRANCIS DE GOVIA | DIRECTOR (FROM 11/24) Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| AIMALOGHI EROMOSELE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
11 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT GAROFALO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| SHARMIN HOSSAIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| KHOURI LASSITER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| AUDIN LEUNG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| JOSEPH NELSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| STEVE NORTH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| JAMILA PERRITT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| FRED SHERMAN | DIRECTOR (UNTIL 11/24) Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| MIA SULLIVAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| CATHRYN TORRES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| MARIA TRENT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
990 for the year ended March 31, 2024: 30 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEBRA HAUSER | PRESIDENT/EX. DIR. Officer | 40 | $260,484 | $30,551 |
| JENNIFER AUGUSTINE | EVP Highest-paid employee | 40 | $204,989 | $10,117 |
| LAURA DAVIS | DIV DIR, ADOLESCENT SEXUAL HEALTH Highest-paid employee | 40 | $169,245 | $26,110 |
| KATHLEEN FARRELL | SR VP, FIN & ADMIN/ASSIST SEC Officer | 40 | $168,311 | $26,871 |
| NICOLE CHEETHAM | DIV DIR, INT. YOUTH HEALTH & RIGHTS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $156,257 | $15,997 |
| PARIS MOORE | HEAD OF DEV DONOR PTNSHPS & ENGAGEMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $153,163 | $11,177 |
| DIANA RHODES | VP, POL. PTNSHIPS & YOUTH ORGANIZING Highest-paid employee | 40 | $145,194 | $13,879 |
| ALLISON AGWU | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NAINA DHINGRA | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GARRETT MIZE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ANTOINETTE JONES | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DURRYLE BROOKS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| AUGUST CLAYTON | DIRECTOR (UNTIL 08/23) Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| RACHEL COOKE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| AIMALOGHI EROMOSELE | DIRECTOR (FROM 11/23) Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT GAROFALO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| TORAJE HEYWARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| SHARMIN HOSSAIN | DIRECTOR (FROM 11/23) Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| KHOURI LASSITER | DIRECTOR (FROM 11/23) Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| AUDIN LEUNG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPH NELSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE NORTH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMILA PERRITT | DIRECTOR (FROM 11/23) Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| CHERISSE SCOTT | DIRECTOR (UNTIL 11/23) Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| FRED SHERMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| MIA SULLIVAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| CATHY TORRES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIA TRENT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| SHABRE WEST | DIRECTOR (UNTIL 11/23) Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| REBECCA WHITEHEAD | DIRECTOR (UNTIL 11/23) Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1325 G ST NW STE 980, WASHINGTON, DC 20005-3125
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- DEBRA HAUSER, 1325 G STREET NW 980, WASHINGTON, DC 20005
- Signed the 990
- DEBRA HAUSER, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (202) 419-3420
- Website
- WWW.ADVOCATESFORYOUTH.ORG
- Return prepared by
- GELMAN ROSENBERG & FREEDMAN
Mission
ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH PARTNERS WITH YOUNG PEOPLE AND THEIR ADULT ALLIES TO CHAMPION YOUTH RIGHTS TO BODILY AUTONOMY AND BUILD POWER TO TRANSFORM POLICIES, PROGRAMS AND SYSTEMS TO SECURE SEXUAL HEALTH AND EQUITY FOR ALL YOUTH.
Program accomplishments
- YOUTH EMPOWERMENT: ADVOCATES TRAINS THOUSANDS OF YOUTH ORGANIZERS EACH YEAR TO SERVE AS ADVOCATES AND LEADERS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES AND ON THEIR CAMPUSES. ADVOCATES HELPS THESE EMERGING LEADERS TO SHIFT CULTURAL NARRATIVES AND IMPROVE POLICY AND PRACTICE TO MEET THE NEEDS OF YOUNG PEOPLE.Expenses $2,478,153 · grants $5,750 · revenue $41,000
- SEX EDUCATION: ADVOCATES IS A LEADER IN SEX EDUCATION ASSISTING SCHOOL DISTRICTS ACROSS THE COUNTRY TO PROVIDE YOUNG PEOPLE WITH MEDICALLY ACCURATE, AGE APPROPRIATE INFORMATION REGARDING PUBERTY, HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS AND SEXUAL DEVELOPMENT. ADVOCATES ALSO PRODUCES AMAZE.ORG, AN SERIES OF ANIMATED VIDEOS COVERING PUBERTY AND OTHER TOPICS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE, THEIR PARENTS AND EDUCATORS. AFTER SUCCESSFUL TESTING, ADVOCATES ALSO OFFERS A VIRTUAL CLASSROOM AS AN OPTION TO TRAIN TEACHERS FROM THEIR OWN COMPUTER TO IMPLEMENT QUALITY SEX EDUCATION IN THEIR CLASSROOMS. STAFF PROVIDES CAPACITY-BUILDING ASSISTANCE AND TRAINING FOR SCHOOL DISTRICTS ACROSS THE COUNTRY.Expenses $2,370,093 · revenue $817,594
- PUBLIC AFFAIRS: ADVOCATES WORKS TO ENSURE THAT ALL YOUNG PEOPLE HAVE ACCESS TO SEXUAL HEALTH INFORMATION AND SERVICES AND THE OPPORTUNITIES THAT HELP THEM THRIVE. ADVOCATES AND ITS YOUTH ORGANIZERS HAVE CREATED SEVERAL CAMPAIGNS TO IMPROVE YOUTH ACCESS TO SEXUAL HEALTH INFORMATION AND SERVICES UTILIZING TRADITIONAL MEDIA OUTREACH, SOCIAL MEDIA NETWORKS AND PARTNERSHIPS, AND STORYTELLING.Expenses $1,257,527 · revenue $3,195
- INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMSExpenses $988,116 · grants $80,003
- HIV/AIDS EDUCATIONExpenses $778,685 · grants $278 · revenue $17,700
- ADOLESCENT SEXUAL HEALTH SERVICESExpenses $282,730 · revenue $30,000
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 March, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | March 31, 2026 | August 17, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | March 31, 2025 | August 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | March 31, 2024 | August 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 52-1173590
- 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
- 1980
- Accounting year ends
- March
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $11,654,777
- Income (IRS master file)
- $8,401,820
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | March 2025 | $8,401,820 | $9,997,638 | $11,654,777 | XML |
| 990 | March 2024 | $12,629,014 | $9,771,989 | $14,020,516 | XML |
| 990 | March 2023 | $8,502,599 | $9,417,337 | $10,814,444 | IRS |
| 990 | March 2022 | $9,825,942 | $7,845,313 | $11,942,628 | IRS |
| 990 | March 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 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 52-1173590).
Questions about ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH
- What is the EIN of ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH is 52-1173590.
- Is ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1980.
- Are donations to ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ADVOCATES 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 ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending March 31, 2026) is due August 17, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended March 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH?
- The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 names DEBRA HAUSER.
- Who are the officers and directors of ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH?
- The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 lists 26 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $260,484 (DEBRA HAUSER, PRESIDENT/EX. DIR.).
- How much revenue does ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH have?
- On its 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $8,401,820, expenses of $9,997,638 and total assets of $11,654,777 at year end.
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