Nonprofit · EIN 94-1715280
YOUTH LAW CENTER
Also known as CHILDRENS LEGAL PROTECTION CENTER
Tax-exempt · SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94107
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $7,079,339 | $5,548,729 | $1,530,610 | $10,924,679 | $1,154,303 | $9,770,376 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $5,734,298 | $5,091,808 | $642,490 | $7,975,749 | $213,514 | $7,762,235 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $3,712,624 | $4,435,983 | -$723,359 | $7,060,508 | $186,329 | $6,874,179 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $4,858,449
- of which government grants
- $784,619
- Program service revenue
- $1,720,872
- Investment income
- $424,303
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $140,110
- Net income from fundraising events
- $75,715
- Other revenue
- $75,715
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $222,796
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,909,543
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,951,972
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $32,000
- Occupancy
- $13,938
- Travel
- $127,321
- Program services (functional)
- $4,943,924
- Management and general (functional)
- $414,796
- Fundraising (functional)
- $190,009
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $7,975,749
- Total assets, end of year
- $10,924,679
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,154,303
- Net assets, end of year
- $9,770,376
- Publicly traded securities
- $5,812,994
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $5,916,352
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $3,854,024
- Gross receipts
- $9,023,483
- Employees
- 36
- Volunteers
- 20
- Year formed
- 1971
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| JENNIFER RODRIGUEZ | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $222,796 |
| BRIAN BLALOCK | SR. DIRECTING ATTORNEY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $133,284 |
| KISHA QUEELEY | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $128,453 |
| KRISTIN MOORE | QPI DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS & GROWTH Highest-paid employee | 40 | $118,414 |
| JENNIFER POKEMPNER | SR. POLICY DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $117,923 |
| TERRY HARRAK | QPI SENIOR MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $116,302 |
| JOY SINGLETON | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| HOWARD FINE | SR. VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| MATTHEW GEMELLO | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| MEHRZAD KHAJENOORI | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| HEIDI FOREMAN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| DENISE GLAGAU | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| BIL KOSKI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| MARK SOLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| HOWARD TALENFELD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
1 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LARRY BOLTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JENNIFER RODRIGUEZ | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $206,800 |
| CAROLE SHAUFFER | QPI SENIOR DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 30 | $144,086 |
| BRIAN BLALOCK | SENIOR DIRECTING ATTORNEY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $140,922 |
| JENNIFER POKEMPNER | SENIOR POLICY DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $140,440 |
| KISHA QUEELEY | CONTROLLER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $137,802 |
| MEREDITH DESAULTES TAFT | DIRECTING ATTORNEY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $127,425 |
| HEIDI FOREMAN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| MATTHEW GEMELLO | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| HOWARD FINE | SNR VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| NICHOLAS LUPISELLA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| MEHRZAD KHAJENOORI | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| JOY SINGLETON | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| MARK SOLER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| HOWARD TALENFELD | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| BILL KOSKI | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JENNIFER RODRIGUEZ | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $222,912 | $35,691 |
| KRISTIN MOORE | QPI BUSINESS & GROWTH DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $119,248 | $41,428 |
| KISHA QUEELEY | CONTROLLER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $121,508 | $30,781 |
| JENNIFER POKEMPNER | SENIOR POLICY DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $132,834 | $15,403 |
| MEREDITH DESAULTES TAFT | DIRECTING ATTORNEY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $113,466 | $31,156 |
| BRIAN BLALOCK | SENIOR DIRECTING ATTORNEY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $130,000 | $14,128 |
| CAROLE SHAUFFER | QPI SENIOR DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 30 | $138,962 | $5,108 |
| ERIN PALACIOS | SENIOR ATTORNEY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $120,981 | $2,533 |
| LAUREN BRADY | MANAGING DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 32 | $112,467 | $4,739 |
| KATHRYN BLISS | SENIOR ADVOCATE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $103,137 | $7,868 |
| TERRY HARRAK | QPI MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $104,059 | $5,925 |
| MARK SOLER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KATEE PEEK | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOY SINGLETON | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| BILL KOSKI | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MEHRZAD KHAJENOORI | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| NICHOLAS LUPISELLA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRYSTIE CHUNG | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| HOWARD FINE | SNR VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW GEMELLO | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| HEIDI FOREMAN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 832 FOLSOM ST STE 700, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94107-1142
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- JENNIFER RODRIGUEZ, 832 FOLSOM STREET, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94107
- Signed the 990
- JENNIFER RODRIGUEZ, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (415) 543-3379
- Website
- YLC.ORG
- Return prepared by
- BRYMAR CPA LLP
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 94-1715280 or by the name YOUTH LAW CENTER.
- 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
PROTECTION OF THE RIGHTS OF MINORS. PROVIDE LEGAL EDUCATION, COUNSEL, LEGAL REPRESENTATION AND GENERAL ASSISTANCE IN THE REFORM OF THE LAW REGARDING THE RIGHTS OF MINORS.
Program accomplishments
- GENERAL MISSION AND ADVOCACY - YLC ADVOCATES TO TRANSFORM JUVENILE JUSTICE AND CHILD WELFARE SYSTEMS ACROSS THE NATION SO EVERY CHILD AND YOUTH CAN THRIVE, UTILIZING MULTIPLE STRATEGIES, INCLUDING LITIGATION; LEGISLATION AND POLICY REFORM; TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE; LEADERSHIP AND PUBLIC EDUCATION; AND CREATIVE ADVOCACY. AS A PUBLIC INTEREST LAW FIRM, YLC FIGHTS FOR LAWS AND POLICIES TO REDUCE INCARCERATION AND INSTITUTIONALIZATION; ENSURE CHILDREN REMOVED FROM THEIR HOMES ARE IN FAMILIES AND RECEIVE HUMANE AND FAIR TREATMENT, AND RECEIVE THE EDUCATION, HEALTH CARE, FAMILY CONNECTION, AND SUPPORTS YOUTH NEED TO SUCCESSFULLY TRANSITION OUT OF SYSTEMS AND THRIVE AS ADULTS.Expenses $1,613,071 · revenue $286,769
- QUALITY PARENTING INITIATIVE (QPI) - YLC ADVOCATES FOR NATIONAL SYSTEMS CHANGES THAT WILL PROTECT AND EXPAND CHILDREN'S RELATIONSHIPS AND RESULT IN EXCELLENT PARENTING FOR YOUTH IN FOSTER CARE. QPI OPERATIONALIZES YLC'S FOSTER CARE ADVOCACY ON THE COMMUNITY LEVEL BY PROVIDING ADVOCACY SUPPORT, LEGAL TRAINING, AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES, AND THEIR ADVOCATES IN ORDER TO REFORM CHILD WELFARE PRACTICE AND POLICY.Expenses $2,055,070 · revenue $876,394
- YOUTH LAW ADVOCACY SUPPORT - YLC SERVES AS A CALIFORNIA STATE BAR FUNDED SUPPORT CENTER ON YOUTH LAW ISSUES FOR QUALIFIED LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAMS PROVIDING CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES IN CALIFORNIA. YLC'S STAFF PROVIDES IMPACT ADVOCACY AND ADVOCACY SUPPORT THROUGH CO-COUNSELING, CONSULTATION, RESEARCH, TRAINING, AND OTHER ASSISTANCE ON A RANGE OF ISSUES INCLUDING PUBLIC BENEFITS, HOUSING, EDUCATION, HEALTH CARE AND OTHER LEGAL ISSUES FACING YOUNG PEOPLE IMPACTED BY FOSTER CARE AND JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEMS. YLC ALSO WORKS TO ENHANCE ACCESS TO SUPPORTS AND SERVICES AND IMPROVE EARLY ADULTHOOD OUTCOMES OF YOUNG PEOPLE AT RISK OF INVOLVEMENT, INVOLVED, OR FORMERLY INVOLVED IN THE FOSTER CARE OR JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEMS.Expenses $1,275,783 · revenue $557,709
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
- 94-1715280
- 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
- 1972
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Crime and legal-related (I80Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $10,924,679
- Income (IRS master file)
- $9,023,483
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $7,079,339 | $5,548,729 | $10,924,679 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $5,734,298 | $5,091,808 | $7,975,749 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $3,712,624 | $4,435,983 | $7,060,508 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $4,955,297 | $3,515,735 | $7,626,495 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | 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 94-1715280).
Questions about YOUTH LAW CENTER
- What is the EIN of YOUTH LAW CENTER?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of YOUTH LAW CENTER is 94-1715280.
- Is YOUTH LAW CENTER tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1972.
- Are donations to YOUTH LAW CENTER tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does YOUTH LAW CENTER 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 LAW CENTER 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 YOUTH LAW CENTER 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 YOUTH LAW CENTER?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names JENNIFER RODRIGUEZ.
- Who are the officers and directors of YOUTH LAW CENTER?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 16 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $222,796 (JENNIFER RODRIGUEZ, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does YOUTH LAW CENTER have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $7,079,339, expenses of $5,548,729 and total assets of $10,924,679 at year end.
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