Nonprofit · EIN 52-1500870
YOUTH SERVICE AMERICA
Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20035
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $2,350,862 | $3,270,388 | -$919,526 | $860,614 | $637,924 | $222,690 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $2,891,612 | $1,691,749 | $1,199,863 | $1,761,762 | $1,564,312 | $197,450 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $2,039,182 | $2,046,575 | -$7,393 | $555,987 | $406,916 | $149,071 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,233,656
- of which government grants
- $365,400
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $108,597
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $107,863
- Other revenue
- $8,609
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $517,133
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $247,400
- Other salaries and wages
- $305,809
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $704,696
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $9,600
- Travel
- $173
- Depreciation
- $2,180
- Program services (functional)
- $3,115,523
- Management and general (functional)
- $87,493
- Fundraising (functional)
- $67,372
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,761,762
- Total assets, end of year
- $860,614
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $637,924
- Net assets, end of year
- $222,690
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $543
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $222,691
- Gross receipts
- $2,350,862
- Employees
- 8
- Volunteers
- 10
- Year formed
- 1986
- 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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karen Daniel | Vice President of Programs Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $108,000 | $26,242 |
| Michael Minks | Vice President of Operations Key employee | 40 | $103,000 | $14,120 |
| Steven Culbertson | President CEO Trustee or director, Key employee | 40 | $74,200 | $25,658 |
| Thomas Butta | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jamie Daves | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Stephen Dunmore | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Judy Gray | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Diane Murphy | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Michelle Rudnicki | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Josh Silverman | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Joanne Wilson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mitali Chakraborty | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jared Doles | Vice Chair - Programs Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Shixia Huang | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| David Jensen | Vice Chair - Development Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
7 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zak Malamed | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Michael Nelson | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Ross Seidman | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Maxwell Surprenant | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ally Talcott | Vice Chair - Governance Finance Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Esha Venkat | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Shreyaa Venkat | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Culbertson | President CEO Trustee or director, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $111,500 | $40,171 |
| Karen Daniel | Vice President of Programs Key employee | 40 | $107,500 | $40,233 |
| Michael Minks | Vice President of Operations Key employee | 40 | $102,500 | $25,277 |
| Thomas Butta | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jamie Daves | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Stephen Dunmore | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Judy Gray | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Diane Murphy | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Michelle Rudnicki | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Josh Silverman | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Joanne Wilson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Culbertson | President CEO Trustee or director, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $108,500 | $39,381 |
| Karen Daniel | Vice President of Programs Key employee | 40 | $104,500 | $39,232 |
| Michael Minks | Vice President of Operations Key employee | 40 | $99,500 | $24,817 |
| Thomas Butta | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jamie Daves | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Stephen Dunmore | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Judy Gray | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Diane Murphy | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Michelle Rudnicki | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Josh Silverman | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Joanne Wilson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Brendan Mahon | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1050 CONNECTICUT AVE NW UNIT 65525, WASHINGTON, DC 20035-7526
- In care of
- % STEVEN A CULBERTSON
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Steven A Culbertson, PO Box 65525, Washington, DC 200355525
- Signed the 990
- Michael Minks, Vice President of Operations
- Phone
- (202) 296-2992
- Website
- www.YSA.org
Mission
Youth Service America is on a mission to make working together for the common good the common expectation and common experience of every young person in America. YSA activates young people ages 5-25 to find their voice take action and acquire powerful civic and 21st Century skills as they solve problems facing their communities. YSA supports its activation campaigns with grants training and resources and recognition programs for young people and their adult champions. Youth-led projects use Awareness Service Advocacy and Philanthropy ASAP strategies to create social and environmental change.
Program accomplishments
- YSA is the fiscal host for Guides.vote. Guides.vote produces nonpartisan voters guides that show where candidates stand. Theyre produced by veteran journalists with links to credible sources.Expenses $1,964,332 · revenue $734
- YSA awarded 415 grants of $100 - $25,000 to schools and nonprofit organizations through several grant programs to support youth-led service and service-learning activities.Expenses $672,373 · grants $517,133 · revenue $8,609
- YSA activated 133,403 youth as volunteers in thousands of community projects through our campaigns including 9 11 Day of Service Election Day ServiceVote MLK Day of Service and Global Youth Service Day.Expenses $333,900
- 50% Youth Participation by America250 50by250 is focused on increasing youth ages 5-25 participation rates in volunteering and service voting and civic engagement and joining and leadership to at least 50% by Americas Semiquincentennial on July 4 2026. The primary activity in FY25 was developing a state-based Youth Service Alliance strategy and beginning to plan for a national listening tour to support a new national strategic planning effort.Expenses $79,097
- YSA provides online resources and trainings to our partners grantees and the general public. Tens of thousands of people accessed resource and training content on YSA.org in FY25.Expenses $65,821
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
- 52-1500870
- 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
- 1987
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Youth development (O51Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $860,614
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,350,862
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $2,350,862 | $3,270,388 | $860,614 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $2,891,612 | $1,691,749 | $1,761,762 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $2,039,182 | $2,046,575 | $555,987 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $1,552,044 | $1,341,570 | $554,046 | 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 52-1500870).
Questions about YOUTH SERVICE AMERICA
- What is the EIN of YOUTH SERVICE AMERICA?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of YOUTH SERVICE AMERICA is 52-1500870.
- Is YOUTH SERVICE AMERICA tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1987.
- Are donations to YOUTH SERVICE AMERICA tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does YOUTH SERVICE AMERICA 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 SERVICE AMERICA 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 SERVICE AMERICA 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 SERVICE AMERICA?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Steven A Culbertson.
- Who are the officers and directors of YOUTH SERVICE AMERICA?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 22 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $108,000 (Karen Daniel, Vice President of Programs).
- How much revenue does YOUTH SERVICE AMERICA have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,350,862, expenses of $3,270,388 and total assets of $860,614 at year end.
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