Nonprofit · EIN 95-4466698
YOUTHFIRST
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · LOS ANGELES, CA 90034
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $192,568 | $236,580 | -$44,012 | $104,311 | – | $104,311 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $188,904 | $230,429 | -$41,525 | $148,323 | – | $148,323 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $192,568
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $165,370
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $106,465
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $60,000
- Occupancy
- $21,366
- Printing, publications and postage
- $3,982
- Other expenses
- $44,767
- Program services (functional)
- $80,180
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $148,323
- Total assets, end of year
- $104,311
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $104,311
- Cash, savings and investments
- $104,311
- Gross receipts
- $192,568
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lori Thomas | Independent contractor | 35 | $60,000 | $0 |
| Twaunce Price | Associate Director | 35 | $44,800 | $480 |
| Shyann Chatman | Associate Director | 25 | $30,370 | $303 |
| Aaron Bradford | intern | 20 | $18,200 | $192 |
| Dawn Finch | President | 25 | $12,000 | $120 |
| Leland Finch | treasurerer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lori Thomas | Independent contractor | 35 | $56,500 | $0 |
| Twaunce Price | Associate Director | 35 | $43,200 | $360 |
| Shyann Chatmab | Associate Director | 25 | $29,600 | $250 |
| Dawn Finch | President | 25 | $19,000 | $160 |
| Aaron Bradford | Intern | 20 | $16,100 | $133 |
| Leland Finch | treasurerer | 0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3460 GREENFIELD AVE, LOS ANGELES, CA 90034-5302
- In care of
- % DAWN FINCH
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Leland Finch, treasurer
- Website
- Www.Youth1st.org
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 95-4466698 or by the name YOUTHFIRST.
- 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
Faith based outreach to underserved urban teens emphasizing leadership development and mentoring.
Program accomplishments
- Food program-Providing healthy meals and snacks for approximately 100 teens who are experiencing food insecurity. We do this on a weekly basis. Mentors also take students out for a meal when they meet together.Expenses $32,171
- Camping program-providing week long summer camps in natural settings outside the city for at risk urban youth Includes room board and all activities for approximately 50 teens and mentors.Expenses $29,919
- Weekly gatherings- We provide several weekly events that provide activities and community for students. These meetings provide space sports equipment drama and comedy skit materials games video games television etc. for 100 students.Expenses $18,090
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 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 95-4466698
- 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
- 2012
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Youth development (O20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $104,311
- Income (IRS master file)
- $192,568
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- May 15, 2010
- Posted by the IRS
- June 9, 2011
- Reinstated
- Effective July 15, 2011
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $192,568 | $236,580 | $104,311 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $188,904 | $230,429 | $148,323 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | 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 95-4466698).
Questions about YOUTHFIRST
- What is the EIN of YOUTHFIRST?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of YOUTHFIRST is 95-4466698.
- Is YOUTHFIRST tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2010 and reinstated it effective July 15, 2011.
- Are donations to YOUTHFIRST tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does YOUTHFIRST 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 YOUTHFIRST 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 YOUTHFIRST 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 YOUTHFIRST?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 6 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $60,000 (Lori Thomas, Independent contractor).
- How much revenue does YOUTHFIRST have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $192,568, expenses of $236,580 and total assets of $104,311 at year end.
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