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Nonprofit · EIN 87-1548862

THE DARK YOUTH CENTER INC

Also known as REACHING OUT FROM THE DARK

Tax-exempt · ROCHESTER, NY 14609

Financials

$121K$121K2023$171K$161K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of THE DARK YOUTH CENTER INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990-EZ$171,332$161,236$10,096$10,096–$10,096
March 31, 2024990-EZ$121,332$121,332$0$0–$0
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$171,332

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$29,260
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$29,260
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$42,496
Occupancy
$36,000
Printing, publications and postage
$18,000
Other expenses
$35,480
Program services (functional)
$70,000

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$0
Total assets, end of year
$10,096
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$10,096
Cash, savings and investments
$10,096
Gross receipts
$171,332

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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Denoris CrislerPresident40$29,260
Yolanda WilloughbySecretary25$0
Norgie WilderTreasurer15$0
990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2024: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Denoris CrislerPresident20$28,000
Yolanda WilloughbySECRETARY5$0
Castella WilderTreasurer5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
120 IROQUOIS ST, ROCHESTER, NY 14609-4835
In care of
% DENORIS CRISLER
Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
120 IROQUOIS ST, ROCHESTER NY 14609
Signed the 990-EZ
Denoris Crisler, Director

Mission

Youth Making Changes Inc. exists to empower and support disadvantaged youth ages 12-25 especially those impacted by foster care homelessness poverty and community violence by providing violence-prevention programming life-skills training mentorship and supportive services that promote safety stability and successful transition into adulthood.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Violence Prevention:Youth Making Changes Inc. operates a community-based violence prevention program serving youth ages 1225 who are at risk of involvement in violence or exposure to trauma. The program provides mentorship conflict resolution trauma-informed support and structured group sessions focused on de-escalation emotional regulation and positive decision-making. During the reporting year approximately 150 youth benefited from violence prevention services designed to reduce risk factors and promote safety stability and positive community engagement.Job Readiness Program:The Job Readiness Program prepares youth and young adults ages 1625 for workforce entry and career advancement. Services include resume development interview preparation job search assistance workplace readiness training and soft-skills development. Participants also receive guidance on professional conduct time management and career planning. During the year approximately 150 individuals participated in job readiness services increasing employability and long-term economic stability.Life Skills Training:Youth Making Changes Inc. provides life skills training to support independent living and personal development for youth and young adults ages 1225. The program includes financial literacy budgeting communication skills decision-making goal setting and coping strategies for everyday challenges. Life skills training equips participants with tools necessary for self-sufficiency and successful transitions to adulthood. Approximately 150 individuals benefited from life skills training during the reporting year.
    Expenses $70,000

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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024Check at the IRS

IRS record

EIN
87-1548862
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2021
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$10,096
Income (IRS master file)
$171,332

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2024$171,332$161,236$10,096XML
990-EZMarch 2024$121,332$121,332$0XML
990-N for 2021August 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 87-1548862).

Questions about THE DARK YOUTH CENTER INC

What is the EIN of THE DARK YOUTH CENTER INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of THE DARK YOUTH CENTER INC is 87-1548862.
Is THE DARK YOUTH CENTER INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
Are donations to THE DARK YOUTH CENTER INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does THE DARK YOUTH 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 THE DARK YOUTH CENTER INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did THE DARK YOUTH CENTER INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
Who are the officers and directors of THE DARK YOUTH CENTER INC?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 3 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $29,260 (Denoris Crisler, President).
How much revenue does THE DARK YOUTH CENTER INC have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $171,332, expenses of $161,236 and total assets of $10,096 at year end.

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