Nonprofit · EIN 93-0522130
YOUTH PROGRESS ASSOCIATION
Tax-exempt · PORTLAND, OR 97214
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $3,455,796 | $3,192,921 | $262,875 | $1,873,798 | $514,682 | $1,359,116 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $3,024,726 | $2,827,172 | $197,554 | $1,728,082 | $631,841 | $1,096,241 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $2,825,693 | $2,923,525 | -$97,832 | $1,485,918 | $587,231 | $898,687 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $568,527
- Program service revenue
- $2,876,796
- Investment income
- $31,321
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$21,448
- Other revenue
- -$20,848
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $167,636
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,295,265
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,766,526
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $38,326
- Occupancy
- $194,740
- Travel
- $16,462
- Depreciation
- $14,447
- Program services (functional)
- $2,257,588
- Management and general (functional)
- $859,801
- Fundraising (functional)
- $75,532
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,728,082
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,873,798
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $514,682
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,359,116
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $142,968
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,348,098
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $11,018
- Gross receipts
- $3,487,259
- Employees
- 30
- Volunteers
- 11
- Year formed
- 1964
- State of legal domicile
- OR
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELYSE MEARDON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $115,091 | $10,672 |
| BARON ADAMS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANA STUART | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN LAYMAN - BEGINNING 10124 | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ASHLEY BRUNO - JULY - SEPT 2024 | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDY FURROW | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTEENA ALEXANDER - BEG FEB 2025 | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DESTIN CHAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TAYO GEM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DARREN HAROLD-GOLDEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA HEALY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN WEHRMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELYSE MEARDON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $115,091 |
| BARON ADAMS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| DIANA STUART | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ASHLEY BRUNO | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ANDY FURROW | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| MELISSA HEALY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DARREN HAROLD-GOLDEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DESTIN CHAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TAYO GEM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KAREN WEHRMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARA GROSS | FORMER EXEC DIR Officer | 40 | $65,000 | $0 |
| ELYSE MEARDON | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $52,874 | $2,306 |
| BARON ADAMS | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANA STUART | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ASHLEY BRUNO | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDY FURROW | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA HEALY | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DARREN HAROLD-GOLDEN | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DESTIN CHAN | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TAYO GEM | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN WEHRMAN | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2333 SE 12TH AVE, PORTLAND, OR 97214-5323
- In care of
- % CHARLOTTE ELYSE MEARDON
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ELYSE MEARDON, 2333 SE 12TH AVE, PORTLAND, OR 97214
- Signed the 990
- ELYSE MEARDON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (503) 233-6121
- Website
- WWW.YOUTHPROGRESS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- PERKINS & COMPANY PC
Mission
YOUTH PROGRESS IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT IS LICENSED AS A CHILD CARING AGENCY (CCA) TO SERVE YOUTH AGES 12-25 IN THE CUSTODY OF THE OREGON YOUTH AUTHORITY (OYA) OR THE OREGON DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES (DHS). YOUTH PROGRESS USES EVIDENCED BASED AND PROMISING PRACTICES WHENEVER POSSIBLE IN OUR PROGRAM MODELS, CURRICULUM, THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTIONS, PRACTICES, POLICIES, AND PROCEDURES. THIS INCLUDES THE COLLABORATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING, NON-VIOLENT CRISIS INTERVENTION, AND SAFE HOME STUDIES.
Program accomplishments
- YOUTH PROGRESS ASSOCIATION IS A DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY OF STAFF AND FOSTER PARENTS WHO PROVIDE YOUNG PEOPLE WITH SAFE AND STABLE HOUSING AND OPPORTUNITIES TO GROW, LEARN, AND SUCCEED THROUGH THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS:1) COMMUNITY COLLECTIVE IS OUR CULTURALLY-RESPONSIVE, COMMUNITY-BASED THERAPEUTIC FOSTER CARE PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM WORKS TO STABILIZE ALL GENDERS OF YOUNG PEOPLE WITHIN THEIR COMMUNITY WITH THE LONG-TERM GOAL TOWARDS FAMILY REUNIFICATION OR INDEPENDENT LIVING. ALL YOUNG PEOPLE ARE REFERRED TO COMMUNITY COLLECTIVE BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES (DHS).2) THE COLLEGE AND CAREER ATTAINMENT PROGRAM PROVIDES CULTURALLY-RESPONSIVE SERVICES THROUGH PROCTOR FOSTER HOME PLACEMENTS AND OUR CAREER CENTER. THE PROGRAM FOCUSES ON SUCCESSFUL TRANSITIONS INTO THE COMMUNITY, ESSENTIAL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT, JOB READINESS TRAINING, COLLEGE AND CAREER PLANNING, BUDGETING AND MONEY MANAGEMENT, AND INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILL DEVELOPMENT IN ORDER TO PROMOTE A SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION TO ADULTHOOD. THE PROGRAM ALSO INCLUDES ACCESS TO INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT ACCOUNTS AND RENTWELL CLASSES. THE PROGRAM SERVES YOUNG PEOPLE AGES 17-25, IN THE CARE AND CUSTODY OF THE OREGON YOUTH AUTHORITY (OYA).3) THE LEARNING CENTER IS OUR CULTURALLY-RESPONSIVE, CENTER-BASED THERAPEUTIC FOSTER CARE PROGRAM DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY TO MEET THE ACADEMIC, SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL, THERAPEUTIC, AND RECREATIONAL NEEDS OF STUDENTS IN FOSTER CARE. ALL YOUNG PEOPLE ARE REFERRED TO THE LEARNING CENTER BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES (DHS) AND ARE SUPPORTED BY THE PORTLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS (PPS) SYSTEM. STAFF AT OUR LEARNING CENTER ALSO WORK COLLABORATIVELY ACROSS ALL PROGRAMS TO ENSURE ALL OF THE YOUNG PEOPLE HAVE ACCESS TO EDUCATION RESOURCES AND FURTHER SCHOOLING IF NEEDED.4) FAMILIES AND MORE CONNECT (FAMCONNECT) IS THE FOUNDATION OF OUR FOSTER CARE PROGRAMS, FOCUSED ON THE RECRUITMENT, CERTIFICATION, TRAINING, AND SUPPORT FOR OUR COMMUNITY OF THERAPEUTIC FOSTER PARENTS. OUR MOST SACRED COMMITMENT IS THAT NOBODY WILL EVER BE ALONE ON THEIR JOURNEY AS A FOSTER PARENT. WE OFFER CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE AND TRAUMA-INFORMED THERAPEUTIC FOSTER CARE TRAINING THAT SUPPORTS THE GROWTH, PSYCHOSOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND SUCCESS OF OUR YOUNG PEOPLE.5) THE ALBA COLLABORATIVE IS AN INNOVATIVE, CULTURALLY-RESPONSIVE PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN MULTIPLE AGENCIES THAT PROVIDES PREVENTION, EARLY INTERVENTION, AND 24/7 CRISIS LINE AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO YOUTH AGES 9-17 WHO ARE AT-RISK OF OR EXPERIENCING HOUSING INSTABILITY. YOUTH PROGRESS'S ROLE IS TO PROVIDE SHORT-TERM EMERGENCY PLACEMENTS IN PROCTOR FOSTER HOMES AND ALL ASSOCIATED SUPPORTS.Expenses $2,257,588 · revenue $2,876,796
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
- 93-0522130
- 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
- 1964
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Mental health and crisis intervention (F33Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,873,798
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,487,259
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $3,455,796 | $3,192,921 | $1,873,798 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $3,024,726 | $2,827,172 | $1,728,082 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $2,825,693 | $2,923,525 | $1,485,918 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $4,467,508 | $3,288,337 | $1,753,240 | 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 93-0522130).
Questions about YOUTH PROGRESS ASSOCIATION
- What is the EIN of YOUTH PROGRESS ASSOCIATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of YOUTH PROGRESS ASSOCIATION is 93-0522130.
- Is YOUTH PROGRESS ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1964.
- Are donations to YOUTH PROGRESS ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does YOUTH PROGRESS ASSOCIATION 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 PROGRESS ASSOCIATION 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 PROGRESS ASSOCIATION 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 PROGRESS ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names ELYSE MEARDON.
- Who are the officers and directors of YOUTH PROGRESS ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $115,091 (ELYSE MEARDON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does YOUTH PROGRESS ASSOCIATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,455,796, expenses of $3,192,921 and total assets of $1,873,798 at year end.
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