Nonprofit · EIN 90-0355477
URBAN YOUTH COLLABORATIVE
Tax-exempt · SAN DIEGO, CA 92112
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $2,019,814 | $2,032,690 | -$12,876 | $833,585 | $17,796 | $815,789 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $2,155,656 | $1,904,225 | $251,431 | $855,299 | $41,255 | $814,044 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,620,578 | $1,494,077 | $126,501 | $617,449 | $39,862 | $577,587 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,967,360
- of which government grants
- $922,291
- Program service revenue
- $37,545
- Investment income
- $14,909
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $143,973
- Other salaries and wages
- $905,795
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,050,578
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Travel
- $17,876
- Program services (functional)
- $2,032,690
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $855,299
- Total assets, end of year
- $833,585
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $17,796
- Net assets, end of year
- $815,789
- Publicly traded securities
- $264,252
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $815,789
- Gross receipts
- $2,019,814
- Employees
- 24
- Year formed
- 2008
- State of legal domicile
- CA
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| REV NATE LANDIS | CEO AND FOUNDER Officer | 50 | $143,973 |
| PETER CONTRERAS | TREASURER Officer | 10 | $0 |
| HELEN GRIFFITH | CHAIRPERSON Officer | 1 | $0 |
| COLIN SINCLAIR | MEMBER AT LARGE Officer | 0 | $0 |
| BRIAN CLARKE | MEMBER AT LARGE Officer | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| REV NATE LANDIS | CEO AND FOUNDER Officer | 50 | $141,956 |
| PETER CONTRERAS | TREASURER Officer | 10 | $0 |
| HELEN GRIFFITH | CHAIRPERSON Officer | 1 | $0 |
| COLIN SINCLAIR | MEMBER AT LARGE Officer | 0 | $0 |
| BRIAN CLARKE | MEMBER AT LARGE Officer | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| REV NATE LANDIS | CEO AND FOUNDER Officer | 50 | $124,421 |
| COLIN SINCLAIR | MEMBER AT LARGE Officer | 0 | $0 |
| HELEN GRIFFITH | CHAIRPERSON Officer | 1 | $0 |
| PETER CONTRERAS | TREASURER Officer | 10 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 124708, SAN DIEGO, CA 92112-4708
- In care of
- % REV NATE LANDIS
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- REV NATE LANDIS, PO BOX 124708, SAN DIEGO, CA 92112
- Signed the 990
- REV NATE LANDIS, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (619) 549-4953
- Website
- WWW.UYC.ORG
- Return prepared by
- Pel & Associates
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 90-0355477 or by the name URBAN YOUTH COLLABORATIVE.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
PRESENTING LIFE OPTIONS MADE POSSIBLE THROUGH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST TO URBAN YOUTH IN SAN DIEGO (CA), SACRAMENTO/GRASS VALLEY (CA), COLUMBIA (SC), ATLANTA (GA), SPOKANE (WA), TIJUANA (MX), AND ADDIS ABABA (ET).
Program accomplishments
- PRESENTING THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST TO URBAN YOUTH IN SAN DIEGO (CA), SACRAMENTO/GRASS VALLEY (CA), COLUMBIA (SC), ATLANTA (GA), SPOKANE (WA), TIJUANA (MX), AND ADDIS ABABA (ET).Expenses $1,957,780
- VISION NIGHT FUNDRAISING BANQUET: IN 2025, URBAN YOUTH COLLABORATIVE HOSTED A SUCCESSFUL VISION NIGHT FUNDRAISING BANQUET THAT RAISED OVER $100,000 IN GIFTS AND FUTURE PLEDGES FOR THE MINISTRYS CONTINUED OUTREACH AND EVANGELISM WORK WITH GENERATION Z AND GENERATION ALPHA.Expenses $44,324
- PROJECT 25 COMMUNITY SERVICE CHALLENGE: EACH YEAR, STUDENTS FROM 30-50 MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL CLUBS PERFORM OVER VOLUNTEER SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITIES OF SAN DIEGO, MEXICO, AND ATLANTA. WE CHALLENGE YOUNG LEADERS TO READ THE PARABLE OF THE TALENTS IN MATTHEW 25. THEY PRAYERFULLY IDENTIFY A NEED IN THEIR SCHOOL, CITY, OR WORLD THAT THEY WANTED TO MEET IN THE NAME OF JESUS. THEN, THEY MADE A SHORT VIDEO GIVING AN ACCOUNT OF HOW THEY PUT THE FUNDS TO WORK ON BEHALF OF OTHERS. WE HOST ALL CLUBS AT A RED CARPET AWARDS CELEBRATION. COMMUNITY LEADERS PRESENT TROPHIES TO THE 1ST, 2ND, AND 3RD PLACE PROJECTS THAT MADE THE MOST INCREDIBLE IMPACT WITH THEIR RESOURCES. OVER THE YEARS, STUDENTS HAVE BEEN INVOLVED IN SUCH PROJECTS AS PURCHASING THE FREEDOM OF SLAVES IN SUDAN, DRILLING FRESH WATER WELLS IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES, DESIGNING AN ANTI-BULLYING MURAL AT A SCHOOL WHERE BULLYING CAUSED A SUICIDE, FEEDING THE HOMELESS, SHARING THE GOOD NEWS ABOUT JESUS WITH FRIENDS, CLEANING UP BEACHES, AND OTHER MEANINGFUL OUTREACH EVENTS FOR THE COMMUNITY. DURING THE PAST EIGHTEEN YEARS OVER 350,000 HOURS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE HAS BEEN GENERATED BY STUDENTS LEADERS WHO RAISED OVER $250,000 TOWARD KINGDOM CAUSES (LOCAL AND GLOBAL) THAT JESUS CARES ABOUT.Expenses $30,586 · revenue $14,100
- WEEKLY PROGRAM: OVER 8,000 YOUNG PEOPLE HEAR THE GOSPEL EVERY WEEK THROUGH THE STUDENT-INITIATED, STUDENT-LED FAITH CLUBS, AND PUBLIC SCHOOL CAMPUS MEETINGS THAT TAKE PLACE AT MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOLS IN SAN DIEGO (CA), SACRAMENTO/GRASS VALLEY (CA), COLUMBIA (SC), ATLANTA (GA), SPOKANE (WA), TIJUANA (MX), AND ADDIS ABABA (ET). WE PROVIDE PHYSICAL FOOD, SPIRITUAL FOOD, DISCIPLESHIP OPPORTUNITIES, SPIRITUAL GUIDANCE, AND ADOLESCENT GOAL-SETTING TRAINING EVERY WEEK TO STUDENTS WHO MAY NOT HEAR ABOUT JESUS OTHERWISE. THIS IS MADE POSSIBLE BY OUR COALITION OF 100 LOCAL CHURCHES THAT COLLABORATE TOGETHER TO SUPPORT STUDENT LEADERS. WE ALSO OFFER MENTORING, TUTORING, COMMUNITY SERVICE, AND SPORTS MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES.
- SCHOOL BEAUTIFICATION DAY: THROUGHOUT EACH SCHOOL YEAR, UYC HOSTS A SERIES OF SCHOOL BEAUTIFICATION PROJECTS THROUGHOUT SAN DIEGO COUNTY. ALTOGETHER, A HUNDRED OR MORE VOLUNTEERS WORK ON SCHOOL CAMPUSES IN THE SOUTH BAY, INNER-CITY SAN DIEGO, EAST COUNTY, AND UP IN NORTH COUNTY, DEPENDING ON THE YEAR. BY MATCHING A CHURCHS CAPACITY WITH THE SCHOOLS NEEDS, WE ENVISION PROJECTS THAT RANGE FROM PAINTING, WEED REMOVAL, AND TRASH PICK-UP TO HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION.
- FCA SUMMER CAMP: IN 2025, UYC TRANSPLANTED 133 HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS INTO THE SOIL OF POINT LOMA NAZARENE UNIVERSITY FOR A TRANSFORMATIONAL WEEK OF FCA SPORTS CAMP. THANKS TO THIS GENEROUS PARTNERSHIP WITH FCA, EACH STUDENT RECEIVES A SCHOLARSHIP TO EAT IN THE CAFETERIA, SLEEP IN THE DORMS, PRACTICE ON THE COURTS/FIELDS, AND EXPERIENCE LIFE ON A COLLEGE CAMPUS. IN THE EVENING, CAMPERS ATTEND A DYNAMIC TEAM CHAPEL SERVICE WITH POWERFUL WORSHIP AND BIBLICAL TEACHING. MANY STUDENTS MAKE COMMITMENTS TO CHRIST OR REDEDICATE THEIR LIVES TO JESUS. A WEEK AT COLLEGE ALSO PLANTS THE SEED OF PURSUING HIGHER EDUCATION IN THE MINDS OF STUDENTS WHO MAY NOT THINK OF THEMSELVES AS COLLEGE-BOUND OTHERWISE. FCA PROVIDES OVER $60,000 IN SCHOLARSHIPS ANNUALLY TO MAKE THIS CAMP POSSIBLE FOR UYC KIDS. WHILE THESE FUNDS DO NOT COME THROUGH UYCS BOOKS, THEY GO DIRECTLY TO CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS THAT BENEFIT STUDENTS WE SERVE. OVER THE PAST EIGHTEEN YEARS, UYC HAS SENT 100-150 STUDENTS ANNUALLY TO THIS LIFE-CHANGING CAMP EXPERIENCE.grants $6,686
- FOOD FOR HUNGRY FAMILIES FACING FOOD INSECURITY: IN ADDITION TO FOOD FOR WEEKLY FAITH CLUBS AND SPORTS TEAMS, UYC PROVIDED RESTAURANT AND GROCERY CARDS FOR HUNGRY STUDENTS IN SAN DIEGO AND MEXICO.
- DISCIPLESHIP: UYC TOOK OVER 123 STUDENTS THROUGH A PERSONALIZED DISCIPLESHIP PROGRAM DESIGNED TO GROW THEIR RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD AND TEACH THEM TO BECOME REPRODUCING FOLLOWERS OF JESUS CHRIST.
- ONLINE & IN-PERSON TRAINING: THROUGH LIVE OUTDOOR EVENTS AND ONLINE GATHERINGS, UYC DEVELOPED TRAINING EXPERIENCES THAT EQUIPPED YOUTH WORKERS TO ENGAGE GEN Z AND GEN ALPHA EFFECTIVELY ON CAMPUS, VIRTUALLY, AND IN DIVERSE COMMUNITIES IN SAN DIEGO AND BEYOND. OUR ONLINE PRESENCE CONTINUES TO REACH THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE YEAR YEAR.
- IN 2025,URBAN YOUTH COLLABORATIVE CONTINUED CONVERSATIONS WITH MINISTRIES IN ETHIOPIA ABOUT THE POTENTIAL OF EXPANDING OUR WORK INTO MORE COUNTRIES.
- IN 2025, DR. LANDIS BOOK GOD WANTS HIS KIDS BACK WAS TRANSLATED INTO SPANISH AND AMHARIC TO EXPAND UYCS WORK IN AFRICAN AND LATIN AMERICA.
- LOCALIZED LATE LUNCH LEARNING LABS: URBAN YOUTH COLLABORATIVE HOSTED LOCAL LEARNING LABS TO INSPIRE AND TRAIN PASTORS TO REACH STUDENTS BY EMPOWERING THEIR CONGREGATIONS FOR OUTREACH ON PUBLIC SCHOOL CAMPUSES THROUGHOUT SAN DIEGO COUNTY AND BEYOND.
- SUCCESSFUL RELATIONSHIP EDUCATION PROGRAM CONTINUES: URBAN YOUTH COLLABORATIVE RECEIVED TWO FEDERAL GRANTS FOR WORK IN CALIFORNIA AND ONE STATE-BASED GRANT FOR WORK IN SOUTH CAROLINA. THE INITIATIVE ALLOWS US TO TAKE 1,300 VULNERABLE YOUTH THROUGH A CURRICULUM THAT HIGHLIGHTS THE LIFELONG BENEFITS OF VOLUNTARY ABSTINENCE UNTIL MARRIAGE. PROGRAM GOALS ALSO INCLUDE REDUCING DATING VIOLENCE, STIS, AND TEEN PREGNANCIES.
- COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS FUNDS: IN 2025, 26 DESERVING SENIORS NOMINATED BY UYC RECEIVED LAUNCH FUNDING FOR COLLEGE THROUGH AN INNOVATIVE PARTNERSHIP WITH THE ARIS ELIJAH PUGAL FOUNDATION (AEPF). THIS BEAUTIFUL PARTNERSHIP HONORS YOUNG PEOPLE WHO SERVE GOD FAITHFULLY IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN MEMORY OF ARIS ELIJAH PUGAL WHO LOST HIS LIFE THROUGH A TRAGIC ACT OF VIOLENCE. THE LEGACY OF ELIJAH AND THE PUGAL FAMILY LIVES ON THROUGH THIS GOD-ORDAINED ANNUAL TRADITION THAT PREPARES THE NEXT GENERATION FOR LIVES OF CHRISTIAN SERVICE.
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 90-0355477
- 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
- 2009
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Youth development (O50)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $833,585
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,019,814
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $2,019,814 | $2,032,690 | $833,585 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $2,155,656 | $1,904,225 | $855,299 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,620,578 | $1,494,077 | $617,449 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,007,486 | $1,072,214 | $528,280 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 90-0355477).
Questions about URBAN YOUTH COLLABORATIVE
- What is the EIN of URBAN YOUTH COLLABORATIVE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of URBAN YOUTH COLLABORATIVE is 90-0355477.
- Is URBAN YOUTH COLLABORATIVE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2009.
- Are donations to URBAN YOUTH COLLABORATIVE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does URBAN YOUTH COLLABORATIVE 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 URBAN YOUTH COLLABORATIVE due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did URBAN YOUTH COLLABORATIVE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of URBAN YOUTH COLLABORATIVE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names REV NATE LANDIS.
- Who are the officers and directors of URBAN YOUTH COLLABORATIVE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $143,973 (REV NATE LANDIS, CEO AND FOUNDER).
- How much revenue does URBAN YOUTH COLLABORATIVE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,019,814, expenses of $2,032,690 and total assets of $833,585 at year end.
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